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

DATE: TUESDAY, June 27, 1995                   TAG: 9506270085
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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AUSBURNE, Gilbert L., 51, of Martinsville, died Sunday, June, 25, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995, First Baptist Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.

BEANE, William McKinley, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 26, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Anna Gay Craig Beane, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Lloyd (Geri) Beane, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, James Beane and Lloyd Beane, both of Roanoke; six sisters, Louise Brown, Nettie Hale, Eula Peery, all of Roanoke, Elizabeth Simmons and Laurie Peery, both of Salem, India Richmond, East Windsor, N.J.; four brothers-in-law, Lewis Peery, Calvin Rose, both of Roanoke, Reynold Peery, Salem, Royal Henderson, Richmond; three sisters-in-law, Frances Beane, Dulcina Beane, Blanche Craig, all of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Beane, Charlotte, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BEATTY, Carrie Whorley Baker, 71, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 26, 1995, in a local hospital. Surviving are her husband, J. Preston Beatty; daughter, Brenda G. McKay; son, Ronald A. Baker both of Owosso, Mich.; sisters, Rachel Ayres and Ruth Whorley both of Roanoke, Doris Davis of Laurel, Md.; one brother, Alonzo Whorley of Roanoke; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Carrie was a long time member of New Life Temple of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at New Life Temple, 5745 Airport Rd., N.W., 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995. Pastor Walter L. Wood and Pastor David R. Miller will officiate. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.

BROWN, Matthew, 46, of New River, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Arrangements by Penn Funeral Home, Pulaski.

BROWN, Matthew, 46, of New River, died Wednesday, June 21, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, New Hope United Methodist Church, New River, Va. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.

CALLIS, Clarence Mike, 66, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 26, 1995, at the VA Hospital, Salem, Va. Mr. Callis was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Fisher C allis; his parents, Roy E. and Myrtonn W. Callis; and his brother, Roy Edwin Callis Jr. He was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church, Halifax Co., Va. Mr. Callis was an Army Veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Post #3 and the Roanoke D.A.V. Mr. Callis is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Jackie Callis; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren all of York, Penn.; a stepdaughter, Darlene G. Coulter and two stepgrandchildren all of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and George Janosko; brother, Tracy G. Callis; sister, Cynthia C. Greer; a niece, Laurel J. Reese; and nephews, Tracy Callis Jr., Jonas Callis, and Seth Callis all of Roanoke. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Earl B. Clemons officiating. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

CISCO, Jackson, 72, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

CUNNINGHAM, Marie Kingrea, 79, of Salem, died Monday, June 26, 1995. She was a long time member of First Christian Church, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Cunningham. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Pat Minahan, Salem; grandson, Joe Minahan; granddaughter, Katherine Minahan, both of Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice and Herbert Hale, Salem; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, at First Christian Church, Salem, with the Rev. Wayne W. McCauley officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 712 Front St., Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

DALTON, Ray, 81, of Hillsville, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

DAWSON, Mildred Hall, 70, of Covington, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

ENGLISH, Earlie Hugh, 88, of Bedford, formerly of Goodview, passed away Sunday, June 25, 1995, at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home, Bedford. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Waldron English; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Elwood Bramlett, Vinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Barry M. and Betty English, Bedford; four grandsons, Jeffrey, Ronnie, Danny Bramlett and Timmy English; two granddaughters, Kim Turpin and Mandy Harmon; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Lotz Vinton Chapel at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 28. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

FENTRESS, Arthur Clyde, 81, of Axton, died Sunday, June 25, 1995. Graveside service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, followed by a Memorial Service 2 p.m., Hillcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.

FRANTZ, Ella Peck, 97, of Roanoke, formerly of Fincastle, died Monday, June 26, 1995, at Friendship Manor. She was born February 2, 1898, in Fincastle, the daughter of the late Charles Lewis Peck and Betty Morgan Peck. She attended Madison College in 1917-1919 and graduated with honors in 1956. On August 18, 1921, she married Louis Thornton Frantz of Daleville. Her teaching began in 1919, at Troutville High School; and from 1922 to 1923 at Fincastle High School. She retired from teaching in 1924 to have her family. She re-entered teaching at Colonial School in Blue Ridge in 1944 until 1948. She then transferred to Fincastle Elementary School in 1948, where she taught until retirement in 1965. She then taught homebound children until 1972. She was the oldest living member of the Fincastle Presbyterian Church and served as organist, Sunday School teacher, circle leader, and Elder. She helped organize the Botetourt County Home Demonstration Group in 1928 and the Botetourt County Senior Citizen's Group in 1970 and was active in both organizations plus the Fincastle Garden Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen Boyd of Henderson, N.C.; sons, Robert Louis Frantz of State College, Penn., Richard Henry Frantz of Orlando, Fla.; twin nieces raised in her home, Josephine Peck Conn of Colonial Heights and Linda Peck Smith of Coos Bay, Oregon; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She lived on the Homeplace in Fincastle until 1987, when she moved to Friendship Manor. Friends will be received at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fincastle Presbyterian Church.

GROGAN, Edward, 72, of Buchanan, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

HALLER, Miss Virginia Doriot, of Salem, died on Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at the United Methodist Home in Roanoke. Miss Haller was born in Pocahontas, Va., in 1898. She was the daughter of Dr. John Paulette Haller and Mrs. Margaret Whitman Haller of Wytheville. She was educated in Virginia and at Columbia University where she received her Masters Degree in Classics. After a long and illustrious teaching career. Miss Haller retired to her home in Salem where she remained active in civic affairs, especially the Virginia Historical Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A service of Christian Burial will be held at the grave site in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va., on Saturday, August 19, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Copenhaver of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating, assisted by Mrs. Mary Orville. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem.

HODGES, Mary Gladys, 89, of Glade Hill, died Monday, June 26, 1995 at Franklin Manor Adult Rest Home, Rocky Mount, Va. Born July 6, 1905, she was the daughter of the late George William and Cora Lucy Hodges. Surviving are her special friend, Essie Doss, Rocky Mount, Va.; and several cousins. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the Hodges Family Cemetery, Sontag, Va. with the Rev. Charles Comer officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 1995 at Lynch Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redwood United Methodist Church, Redwood, Va., Glade Hill Baptist Church, or Glade Hill Rescue Squad, Glade Hill, Va. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

JOYCE, Larry G., 50, of Stuart, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Memorial service 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Peters Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody's Funeral Home, Stuart.

KELLEY, William Oliver, 67, of Salem, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

KELLY, Selma Washington, 85, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 25, 1995. He was a retired Mechanic with many years service at Central Motors. He is survived by his wife, Dessie V. Kelly; sons, Selma J. and wife Patricia Kelly, Salem, Carl D. Kelly, Roanoke; daughter, Virginia K. and husband, Joseph M. Dowling, Orlando, Fla.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

KENNEDY, Charlie Hansford, 76, of Roanoke, formerly of Giles Co., died Monday, June 26, 1995. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

LARGEN, Effie DeHart, 75, of South Pasadena, Fla., formerly of Radford, Va., died Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at Deluxe Care Inn. She came here in 1975 from Radford, Va., was a registered nurse, served in the Army during World War II, and was owner of a nursing home in Radford, Va. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert; one son, Robert Largen Jr.; one brother, Joseph DeHart, Radford, Va.; four sisters, Agnes Allen, Richmond, Va., Willie Mae Agnew, Roanoke, Va., Lillian Dickerson, Willis, Va., India DeHart, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one granddaughter, Mimi Largen, Orlando, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Beach Memorial Chapel and Crematory, St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.

LOCKHART, Edward Lee, 75, of Covington, died Monday, June 26, 1995. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

LYNCH, Thomas Harrison, 75, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, in Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mount, Va. Born July 19, 1919, he was the son of the late Vernon Lee and Eliza Harrison Lynch. He was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Harrison Lynch Jr. and Dr. Vernon L. Lynch II. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marines. He was the founder of Lynch Funeral Home and dedicated over fifty years to the funeral service. Surviving are his wife, Alma W. Lynch of the home; his daughter, Susan Lynch Wampler, Collinsville; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard A. and Charlene B. Lynch, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Kevin Wampler, Collinsville, Susi E. Wampler, Collinsville, Sean Andrew Lynch, Roanoke, Bejamin Richard Lynch, Roanoke and Amanda Catherine Lynch, Roanoke; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Hunt Cooper, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Roland W. Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Rocky Mount. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Lynch Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Jeffrey Dellis Fund, c/o First National Bank, 249 Franklin St., Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or to any charity of your choice. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount is in charge of the arrangements.

MITCHELL, Larence Emmett, 78, of Radford, passed away Monday, June 26, 1995, at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII and was retired from Central Lumber Co. in Radford. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Hollandsworth Mitchell. Survivors include two sons, Noel Mitchell of Charleston, W.Va., James Scott Mitchell, Macon, Ga; five grandchildren; five great-grandchil dren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford

MOORE, Doris, 98, of Blacksburg, died Monday, June 26, 1995, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. She was born November 8, 1896, to the late Noble and Josephine Smith Moore in Crystal Springs, Miss. She was a member of the D.A.R., Falls Church Chapter and also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She is survived by one sister, Margaret Moore; one sister-in-law, Anna Lee Moore; one niece and nephew, Patsy and Noble Moore, all of Blacksburg; two special friends, Debbie Gravely, Christiansburg, Betsy Wurtz, Blacksburg. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Falls Church, Va. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

RICHARDSON, Marie Elizabeth Hurt, 82, of Rt. 4, Moneta, passed Monday, June 26, 1995, in a local hospital. She was a retired employee of Halmode of Moneta. She was the widow of Everett S. Richardson and a long time member of Emmaus United Methodist Church of Moneta. Survivors include one son, Everett Maynard and wife, Carol Richardson of Salem; three daughters, Margie Richardson Thomas and husband, Allen (Whitey), Vinton, Georgie Richardson Conner and husband, James (Jim), Roanoke Co., Judy Richardson Cundiff McFaden, Moneta; one brother, Donald W. Hurt, Levitown, Penn.; three sisters, Ruby H. Moser, Roanoke, Beatrice H. Swanson, Moneta, Doris H. Loyd, Rockville, Md.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, from Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Walter Mason and the Rev. George Stevenson offi ciating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Tuesday. For those who wish, memorial gifts may be made to Emmaus United Methodist Church Building Fund.

SNIDER, Virginia Ruth, 91, of Marion, died Monday, June 26, 1995, at her home. She was the widow of Ralph Currin Snider Sr. and was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Lucy CeDella Stone Cornett and her brother, W. Barnard Cornett. She graduated from Elk Creek Training School, attended Marion Junior College and was a former teacher in Smyth County Schools. She was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, R.C. Snider Jr. of Marion and Robert Preston Sr. and Joan Snider of Glade Spring; three daughters, Mrs. George (Catherine) Walker, Mrs. Dempsey (Dorothy) Odham and Mrs. Tom B. (Mary Louise) Cullop Jr. all of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, a t Mount Carmel Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Marion Life Saving Crew, PO Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.

TAYLOR, Ora Frances Henson, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. Born in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Cora Henson. She was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Shelby T. and James E. Cash, Buena Vista; a sister, Nettie Simpson, Buena Vista; a grandson, Vincent S. Cash and wife, Melody M. Cash, Charlottesville. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, at Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Shumaker officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Lomax Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Stone Church of the Brethren.

WATTS, Malcolm H. Sr., 68, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, June 25, 1995. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995, Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, South Boston. Arrangements by Nicely's Funeral Home.

WATTS, Malcom Haywood Sr., 68, of 327 Bath St., Clifton Forge, died Sunday, June 25, 1995, at Alleghany Regional Hospital. He was born in South Boston on August 23, 1926, son of the late Ira Wyche and Sallie Cox Watts, retired from Virginia Power and was of the Methodist faith. Member of Clifton Forge Moose Lodge and American Legion and served in U.S. Marine Corp during WW II. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Watts of Blue Ridge, Va.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Malcolm Watts and Cheree Watts Jr. of Vinton, and Garrett Watts of Fincastle; one brother, Ira Wesley Watts of South Boston; and three nieces. The body will be taken Tuesday to the Brooks Funeral Home, 115 Main St., South Boston with visitation Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home Graveside services will be held Wednesday 2 p.m. at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, South Boston, with the Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

WEISBROD, Steven E., 37, of Randallstown, Md., died Sunday, June 25, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church, Eldersburg, Md. Arrangements by Haight Funeral Home, Sykesville, Md.