ROANOKE TIMES 

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

DATE: FRIDAY, June 23, 1995                   TAG: 9506230084
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT

ANGERMEIER, Maurice Lee, (Maurie) 69, of Salem, formerly of Evansville, Ind. and Rochester, N.Y. entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Mr. Angermeier was a graduate of the University of Evansville, was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force and was a past officer of International Materials Handling Society. He was a member and usher at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church and was owner and sales representative for Angermeier Associates. Surviving are his wife, Agnita Lill Angermeier; his children and their spouses, Suzanne A. and Philip Weaver, Glenn E. and Lynn Angermeier, all of Greensboro, N.C., Lee L. and Linda Angermeier, Bob A. and Dee Angermeier, all of Summerfield, N.C., Marie A. and Mark Gliniecki, Roanoke, Amie and Robert Chernault, Boones Mill; 14 grandchildren, Jenny, Stacy, Cary, Justin, Kathryn, Kristen, Rachel, Maeghan, Lindsay, Wesley, Lisa, Robby, Timmy, and Baby to be; his brothers and their wives, James W. and Lois Angermeier, Wilfred C. and Marjorie Angermeier, all of Evansville, Ind.; his father-in-law, J. Lloyd Lill Sr., Rochester, N.Y.; his sisters-in-law and their spouses, Sister Clara Mae Lill, R.C., East Bank, W.Va., Joan and Ray Meier, Rosemary and Jerry Graves, all of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother-in-law and his wife, J. Lloyd Lill Jr. Ph.D. and Mary, Canandaigua, N.Y.; also nieces, nephews, cousins, great-aunts and uncles and numerous friends. Our father will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A mass memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church Sunday, June 25, 1995, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Stofft officiating. A private crytpside service will be held Monday at St. Andrew' s Diocesan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials masses and contributions to Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church in Maurie's memory. Oakey's South Chapel handling funeral arrangements.

BAILEY, Marjorie Eleanor, 35, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

BLACK, Russell Henry, 72, of Lexington, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

BRYSON, Pandora, 40, of Galax, died Monday, June 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

CARTER, Doris E. of Roanoke passed away Thursday, June 22, 1995 in a local hospital. She was a retired employee of the Appalachian Power Company, a member of the Eastern Star and Belmont Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Berry T. Carter Jr.; surviving are a sister, Mrs. Christine Mitchell; a brother, Wendell R. Carter, both of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Mrs. Betty Carter, Leeds, Ala.; one nephew, Gary E. Mitchell, Roanoke; two nieces, Leigh Ellen Carter, Washington, D.C., Lynn Dorough, Birmingham, Ala.; great niece, Amy Smith, Birmingham, Ala.; two great-nephews, Scott Mitchell, Shaun Mitchell, both of Roanoke; special friend, Emmett E. Tucker, Jr., Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Michael Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Belmont Christian Church. The famil y will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.

CLARK, James A., 50, of Bassett, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Collins Funeral Chapel.

DUDLEY, Rev. Alfred K., 91, of Martinsville, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.

EGGLESTON, John Leonard Sr., 64, of Moneta, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He leaves to mourn, his beloved wife, Lois R. Eggleston; two sons, John L. Eggleston Jr., Rodney L. Eggleston; two daughters, Mary Eggleston Ray, Michelle D. Eggleston; two brothers, Frank Eggleston, Robert Eggleston; one daughter-in-law, Brenda B. Eggleston; one son-in-law, Lewis E. Ray; seven grandchildren; and a very special friend, Keith Michael. Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 25, 1995, Emmanuel Tabernacle Alpotic Faith, Moneta. The family will receive friends Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

ELLIS, May Downs, 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of William Robert Ellis and was a graduate of Longwood College with a B.A. and the University of Virginia with a M.A. Mrs. Ellis was a former school teacher at Montvale and a retired Social Worker for the City of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilford Downs and Charles Downs and a sister, Julia Tyler Owens. Surviving include her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Myles Judd of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and H. Cherrill Ellis of New Haven, Conn., William and Carol Ann Ellis of Conyngham, Penn.; nephew, Benjamin Owens of Raleigh, N.C.; niece, Sally Owen s of Arlington; six grandchildren, Robert Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis, William McClellan, Laura Lynch, Andrew McClellan, Charles McClellan; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Mancill, Rachel Lynch; two brothers, John Downs of Dayton, Ohio, Hunton Downs of Berg Gladbach, Germany. A memorial service will be at St. John's Episcopal Church 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Lottie Cochran and the Rev. Melvin Maxey officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

GUNN, James Arnette, (``Peter Gun""), 46, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 1995. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Flint Sr.; brother, Homer Flint Jr.; and a sister, Leslie Flint. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Theresa and Carlton Harden, Danville; one son, James (Rhonda) Lavender; one daughter, Angela Lavender; ex-wife, Tenia Lavender Gunn; sisters, Sylvia Gunn, Theresa (Richard Jr.) Smith, Sandra Haley all of Roanoke, Pearlene Gunn, Richmond, JoAnn Ruben, Karen Flint, and Constance Flint, all of Roanoke; brother, Booker T. (Alice) King Jr., Clifton (Brenda) Gunn, William Flint all of Roanoke, Robert (Phyllis) Flint, Landover, Md., Michael Flint, James Flint both of Roanoke and Jeffrey (Traci e) Flint, Landover, Md.; three grandchildren, Dante' Lavender, Tiondra Robinson, and Jameako Cobbs all of Roanoke; one aunt, Mrs. Constance Walker, Roanoke; a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Garden of Prayer #7. Elder Shadrach Brown Jr. will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

HARRIS, Garnett J. Sr., 81, of Bassett, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995. Funeral Sunday 3:30 p.m., Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

HAWKES, Mattie Ackerly, 86, of Lexington, died Saturday, June 17, 1995, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born June 9, 1909, in Rockbridge Co., she was the daughter of the late Joe Reid and Emma Frances Holt Reid. She was a former member of Oxford Presbyterian Church and was the widow of Oscar V. Hawkes. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Pauline A. VanNess. Surviving are two daughters, Christine A. Frazier, Lexington, Jean A. Kellam, Richmond; one sister, Helen R. McDaniel, Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995 at the Oxford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Barton Hellmuth officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

JONES, Billy J., (``Jack""), 63, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Jones; one daughter, Deborah J. Coleman, Christiansburg; one son, Randy C. Jones, Christiansburg; his mother, Ruth V. Jones, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Robert Smith with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

KEISTER, Houston Fagan, of Salem, infant son, of Dallas J. and Theresa Reynolds Keister, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. In addition his parents, survivors include his grandparents, Tilford E. and Sylvia R. Keister of Roanoke, Herbert L. and Susan L. Honig of Salem; great-grandparents, Gladys M. Keister of Salem, Corbin Miller III and Ruby M. Reynolds of Glen Wilton; also numerous other family members. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

LEISURE, Edna May, 83, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

MARTIN, Percy Givens, 67, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Graveside service Friday, 11 a.m., Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

MOESCHLER, Maude, 93, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and had been employed by Swartz Enterprises and Camera Shop. Miss Moeschler was preceded in death eight sisters and one brother. Survivors include 12 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Saturday, June 24, in Sherwood Memorial Park with Lew Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

MONTGOMERY, Dorothy Ross, 84, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.

NESTER, Stella Mabry, 97, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin.

NOFSINGER, Myrtle L., 80, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Maurice McCarthy and Rev. Robert Crawford with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad.

ORTLINGHAUS, Richard H., 59, of Route 1, Catawba, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Ortlinghaus; two sons, Curt Ortlinghaus, San Diego, Calif., Bill Ortlinghaus, White Mills, Pa.; one daughter, Ruth Ortlinghaus, Miquon, Pa.; a grandson, Harry Vasiliades. There will be a memorial service at the home on Saturday, June 24, 1995, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home.

PRICE, Hazel V., 87, of Whitetop, passed away Thursday, June 22, 1995. Memorial graveside services 3 p.m. Saturday, Cole Cemetery, Whitetop. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

RENICK, James W., (``Jimmy""), 69, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 1995, in a local hospital. Mr. Renick was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190, the Scottish Rite, Kazim Temple and the Williamson Road Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and retired from the Roanoke City Police Department after 35 years of service. After his retirement he worked part time for the Roanoke City Sheriff's Deparment for ten years. Surviving are his wife, Mary H. Renick; sons and daughter-in-law, Barry and Kim Renick, Gary L. Renick, all of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky R. and Gary Meade, Dublin, Robin R. and David Jenkins, Roanoke; six grandchildren; stepmother, Marcenia Renick, Christiansburg; sister, Ruth C. Reich, Salem; brother-in-law, Thomas L. Hutson, Bedford County. The family request that memorials be made to the Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, c/o Kazim Temple, 628 West Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Donald E. Eshelman. Interment with Masonic grave rites will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

SHILLING, James E. Jr., 70, of Martinsville, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service.

SMITH, Willie Guilford, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 19, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Smith. Mr. Smith was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by two nephews, Charles (Helen) Franklin and Wilford Franklin, both of Roanoke; one grand-nephew, Charles Franklin Jr., Richmond; two grand-nieces, Dana Franklin Chambliss, Atlanta, Ga., Bernice Franklin, Texas; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held next week. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

SOWERS, Edna Faye, 49, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband Clarence E. Sowers; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Ricky Vaden, Christiansburg; her parents, Luther T. and Mary Ruth Epperley, Blacksburg; a sister, Donna E. Price, Blacksburg; a brother, Mike Epperley, Blacksburg; three grandchildren, Ashley, Daniel and Amanda; and her mother-in-law, Violet Sowers, Christiansburg. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Carl Bean with burial in the Belmont Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

STEVENS, Willard, 59, of Route 2, Green Mountain, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, in a Johnson City, Tenn. Medical Center. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Isaac and Bertha Whitson Stevens and was a retired truck driver. Surviving are three sisters, Carrie Riddle of Marshall, Lois Blevins of Burnesville, and Tilda Letterman of Marion, Md.; two brothers, Lloyd Stevens and Floyd Stevens, both of Green Mountain, N.C. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 1995, in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, Burnsville, N.C. The Revs. David Lee and Dorne Ayers will officiate. Burial will be in the Woody Cemetery on Ridge Road. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of Lloyd Stevens on Brush Creek Road.

TAYLOR, Minnie Myers, 75, of Austinville, died Thursday, June 22, 1995, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Burlin Taylor; three sisters, Maggie White, Austinville, Mildred White, Hillsville, Helen Myers, Austinville; brother, Harold Myers, Austinville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville with Mr. Lowell Altizer officiating. Interment will follow in Felts Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

WEBB, Ann Edwards, 62, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

WEBB, Hassie McGrady, 90, of Natural Bridge, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

WILLS, Doris Maybelle Thomas, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 22, 1995. Mrs. Wills was a 1926 graduate of Jefferson High School and during World War II she worked for the War Department in Portsmouth, Va. She was an active lifetime member of West Minister Presbyterian Church in America and until recently, she had been active in T. O. P. S. for 20 years. She was a retired secretary from St. Paul Insurance Company and was the widow of Marion R. Wills. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Jean Wills, Vinton, Jim and Geri Wills, Columbia, S.C.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; her sister, Hilda T. Howard, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Saturday, June 24, 1995, at 12 noon with the Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. 


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