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

DATE: MONDAY, June 19, 1995                   TAG: 9506200072
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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BRILLHART, Doris M. Lowry, 86, of Catawba Valley for over 60 years, passed away Saturday June 17, 1995, at the Richfield Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Suel S. Brillhart. She is survived by two foster sons, Raymond Dewease and special friend, Trevia Moses, Christiansburg, and Wesley Hall, Roanoke; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie (Lowry) Lucas, Mrs. Anna (Lowry) Roberts, Mrs. Frances (Lowry) Clifton and husband Emory, and Mrs. Lucy (Lowry) Maurer; one brother, Mr. William N. Lowry and wife Marie, all form the Roanoke/Salem area; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Brillhart was a member of the Shilo Methodist Church of Catawba. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R.C. Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 19, 1995, at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

CONNER, Leander Vaten, (``Lee""), 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. During World War II Lee worked with Glen L. Martin Aircraft building airplanes. He retired from construction and carpentry after many years as the owner of Conner Cabinet Shop. He was a member of Garden City Baptist Church and served as a past deacon. He is survived by his wife, Christine Howell Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila C. and Danny W. Noell, Vinton; sons and daugthers-in-law, Kenneth L. and Janice Conner, Goodview, David L. and Paige Conner, Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Andy L. Conner, U.S. Navy, Japan, Christy L. Conner, Troutville, Timmy W. Noell, Salem, Randy L. Noell, Vinton, Matthew D. Conner, Roanoke, Caleb A. Conner, Roanoke, Courtney N. Conner, Goodview; great-grandsons, Joshua L. and Jonathan L. Conner, both of Japan; sisters, Irene C. Thacker, Troutville, Myrtle L. Conner, Nace, Cassie C. Lowe, Nace, Christine C. Gibson, Troutville, Mary C. Howell, Villamont; brother, W. Riley Conner, Cloverdale; several nieces, nephews, and special friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Don McCaskill with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

DALE, Glenn E., 90, of Buena Vista, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.

DONOVAN, Hazel Dale, 73, of Pulaski, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Graveside service Monday, 2 p.m., Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.

DUNMAN, Robert Leonard, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 18, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

EARLY, Carl Huston, 85, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, June 17, 1995, at his home. He was employed by Virginia Tech Buildings and Grounds Department as a Supervisor for 18 years before retiring in 1971. Surviving are his wife, Minnie Gay Myers Early; daughters and son-in-law, Eva Bryson, Collinsville, Rev. Genett Thompson, South Africa, Marie and John ``Skip"" Little, Alabama, Christine Coggsdale, Suffolk, Frances Rush, Texas, Joann Williams Pulaski, Linda Rule, Blacksburg; sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Carl Huston Jr. and Barbara Early, Princeton, W.Va., Stuart ``Chuck"" and Joyce Early, Rev. John and Margaret Early, all of Blacksburg, Leroy and Minni e Early, Pulaski, Tommy and Brenda Early, Christiansburg, Terry Early, Riner; and daughter-in-law, Sheila Early, Blacksburg; one sisters, Minnie Murray, Chesterfield; 37 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; also numerous nieces and nephews. 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 form 7 until 9 Monday evening.

FRAZIER, Betty Owens, 57, of Marion, died Saturday, June 17, 1995 at her home. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Church of God, Chilhowie. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home.

HARTMAN, Evelyn Waldron, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 18, 1995. She was a lifetime member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Montvale and was the widow of Lester Clifton Hartman. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Jones, Mrs. Lura McGeorge both of Roanoke, Mrs. Eunice Atkinson of Bedford and Mrs. Ruby Nichols of Villiamont; two brothers, Sherman Waldron and Jack Waldron both of Montvale; also a number of neices and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. William T. Vest officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday.

HAULSEE, Aubrey Ray, 78, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion.

HAYMAKER, Gladys Elizabeth, 82, of Lynchburg, formerly of Buchanan, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Springwood for 15 years. She is survived by three sons, Ted A. Haymaker of Hollins, Stanley W. Haymaker of Nace, Cleveland B. Haymaker of Roanoke; three daughters, Shelby Haymaker Lawson of Savannah, Ga., Joyce Waters of Goodview, Rose Gibson of Covington; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Springwood Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Andrew Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

HAZLEWOOD, Alvin P., 67, of Stuart, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. He is the father of Stephen Hazlewood of Vinton. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Howell Funeral Home Chapel.

HELMS, Nannie Ingram, 87, of Martinsville, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m., Starling Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service.

HOLMAN, Willaim E., (``Bill""), 90, of Marion, died Sunday, June 18, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

HOWARD, Mabel Anna Butt, 96, of Salem, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. She was a lifelong resident of Elliston. She had been a resident of Richfield Nursing Home for almost nine years and a member of Glenvar Baptist Church for 20 years. She was Ma to family, friends and neighbors and Baby to nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raby H. Howard, a daughter, Mary Alice McDaniel, a son, Robert L. Howard, grandsons, Robert L. Howard Jr., Jerry Brown and Edward McDaniel. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Joyce Howard of Elliston; daughters and son-in-law, Nell Brown of Salem, Helen and Elwood Lawrence of Christiansburg; grandsons, Howard McDaniel, Allen Howard, Jimmy Lawrence and Bobbie Howard; granddaughters, Kathy May and Brenda Daugherty; great-grandchildren, Karen Boitnott, Theresa McDaniel; great-great-granchildren, Stefan and Alexander Boitnott. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. James K. Jett officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 1 p.m. Monday.

HUMMEL, Emma W., 90, of Dublin, died Sunday, June 18, 1995. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

JAMES, Susie Vaught, 82, of Flatridge, passed away Sunday, June 18, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

LONG, Margaret Louise, 78, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, June 17, 1995 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Born in Montgomery Co. on October 2, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Harry T. and Carrie Elliott Long. Miss Long retired from Virginia Tech Food Service Department. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rachel L. Elmore and Allie L. Pearman and one brother, Leon P. Long. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Albert T. and Mary Long, Christiansburg; seven nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 20, 1995, 11 a.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frederick Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

McDANIEL, Samuel Albert Jr., 22, of Route 6, Bedford, passed away Friday, June 16, 1995. He was born in Bedford County on September 22, 1972 a son of Samuel A. McDaniel Sr. and Ina C. McDaniel. He was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Angela Parrish McDaniel; three daughters, Jennifer McDaniel, Samantha McDaniel and Dana McDaniel of the home; a sister, Dana Grant, Bedford; and a brother David McDaniel, Bedford. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 20, 1995 at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford by the Rev. John Mitchell with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

PIGG, Bernard Aubrey, 76, of Collinsville, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.

PURDY, Rev. Alfred H., 76, of Altavista, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral 4:30 p.m. Monday, Valley View Church of God. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.

RICKMAN, Marvin Woodrow, 78, of Buchanan, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

SNIDER, Emma Sue Helper, 91, of Millboro, died Saturday, June 17,1995. Graveside service, 11 a.m., Woodland Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

STATON, Frank W. Sr., 76, of Lexington, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel, Buena Vista.

SWAFFORD, William Theron, 75, died Friday, June 16, 1995 at his home. Born in Cumberland Co., Tenn., he had lived in Norfolk, for many years before moving to Meadowview six years ago. He was a member of the Sibert Masonic Lodge AF & AM of Gatun, Rep. of Panama. He was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy with 30 years service before retiring in 1971; and was a Duplicate Bridge Life Master; he attended the Emory United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Natalie H. Maiden, Meadowview; one daughter, Dianne Swafford, Millville, Mass.; two sons, W.R. Swafford, Gales Ferry, Conn., Benjamin Swafford, Raleigh, N.C.; one step daughter, Terry M. Wilkinson, Roanoke; two step sons, John P. Maiden Jr., Abingdon, Timothy C. Maiden, El Paso, Texas; one sister, Nevada Burke, Baltimore, Md.; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one nephew. Funeral services for Mr. William Theron Swafford will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 1995 in the Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kathie R. Wilson-Parker officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday night at the funeral home. A masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Farris Funeral Chapel by the Masonic Lodge #48 of Abingdon. Farris Funeral Home of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

TIGNOR, Mary C., 62, of Roanoke, was born into earthly life March 26, 1933 and was born into eternal life Saturday, June 17, 1995. She was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church and was a charter member and past matron of Etta Chapter #185 O.E.S. and was serving as Electra at the time of her death. Mrs. Tignor was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, a former volunteer at Lewis Gale Hospital and was currently serving as a volunteer at Good Samaritan Hospice. She was a devoted, loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Albert H. Tignor of Roanoke; sons, Dennis E. Tignor and his wife Judy Tignor of Gastonia, N.C., David (Tigger) Tignor of Roanoke; sister, Ann Akers of Richmond; brother, Edwin L. Cullingsworth Jr. of Richmond; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be from Cave Spring Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Woodrow W. Clark officiating. Interment to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. An Eastern Star memorial service will be conducted by Etta Chapter #185 at Oakey's South Chapel, 6:45 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, the Masonic Home of Virginia or Good Samaritan Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel.

TWIGGS, Eva Francis, 64, of Blacksburg, died Friday, June 16,1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Pulaski County, she was a daughter of the late Bud and Fannie Mae Bolins Gravley. Surviving are her husband, Ancil G. Twiggs; two daughters, Deborah Twiggs, Blacksburg, Frances Bell Shelton and husband, Paul, Charlotte, N.C.; three sons, Ronald L. Twiggs and wife, Elizabeth, George Allen Twiggs, and Wayne Gordon Twiggs and wife, Brenda, all of Blacksburg; one sister, Lois Wilson, Salem; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.

WARD, Melissa Catlett, 85, of Covington, died Saturday, June 17, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Covington Baptist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.

WELLS, Lloyd Kenneth, 67, of Salem, died Friday, June 16, 1995. Funeral Monday, June 19, 1995 at 12 noon at Lotz Salem Chapel.

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; his brother, W. Hoover Wells, Salem; two nephews, Blain Wells, Salem, Bruce Wells, Floyd; three great-nephews, Neal Wells, Floyd, Michael King, Roakoke, Blake Davis, Vinton; two nieces, Susan Nester, Roanoke, Cathy Hoover, Vinton; one great-neice, Kelly King, Roanoken; 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, Sh awsville, Va. 24162 or to the Good Samaritian Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 1 p.m. on Sunday.

WIRE, Allen B. Sr., 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 17, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Young Wire, and was a retired watchmaker at Henebry's Jewelry. Mr. Wire was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Wire and John Mullins of Jonesville; son and daughter-in-law, A. Benson Jr. and Susan L. Wire of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Richard A. Mullins, Jodie B. Mullins, Elizabeth E. Wire, Laura K. Wire; two sisters, Viola Neal of Orlando, Fla. and Mamie Sedinger of Huntington, W.Va. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. William Logan officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel.