Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, July 10, 1995 TAG: 9507100147
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
BLACK, Sallie Ellen Jones, 89, of Radford, departed this life Friday, July 7, 1995 at the Radford Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born July 6, 1906 in Riner, the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas and Mrs. Ellen Jones. Mrs. Black was an active member of the New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Radford, where she served in numerous offices. She was also a member of the Jones Chapter #81 of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. She was preceded i n death by her husband of 63 years, Garland W. Black. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Pinkey C. Walson and Amy B. (William) Graves both of Radford, Alice C. (Odell) Bond of New River; five grandchildren, Ruth B. (William) Wolford, Richard (Tonya) Walson, Melvin Bond, Georgina Walson and Arthur Graves; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Angie (Homer) Pack of Riner; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Alvin Jones, Mrs. Nonie Stewart, Mrs. Lonnie Burks, Mrs. Velma Wilson and Mrs. Theolia Fliggins; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 11, at the New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Radford with Pastor Angela Hardy officiating. Burial will be at the Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the New Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Penns Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
COMPTON, James. B., (``J.B.""), 48, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel.
FULTON, Mae F., 86, of Covington, died Sunday, July 9, 1995. Funeral arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
GUTH, Wanda Jean, (``Jeannie""), 45, of Covington, died Sunday, July 9, 1995. Funeral arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
JENNINGS, Betty Jean, 59, of Rt. 1, Box 215A, Woodlawn, died Sunday, July 9, 1995 in Twin County Regional Hospital. The daughter of the late Sidney Horton and Vida Quesinberry Horton, she was born July 23, 1935 in Carroll County. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Jennings; one daughter, Stacy Jennings of Woodlawn; one sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and Massie White of Dublin; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Garnett and Oleane Horton of Woodlawn, James E. and Polly Horton of Dublin, Richard and Brenda Horton of Woodlawn; one grandson, Dylan Chase Kirby; one god child, Holly Marshall; a brother-in-law and spouse, Darrell and Virginia Jennings. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 1995 at the Skyview Missionar y Baptist Church with the Rev. Elmon Thompson and Rev. Wendell Horton officiating. Interment will be at Webb-Skyview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Fund. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
JONES, Royce Earl, 62, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 9, 1995 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born January 26, 1933, at Hampton, Va. he was the son of the late Herbert David Jones and Rozella Parker Jones. Mr. Jones was Director of Cadet Affairs at Virginia Military Institute, where he graduated with the Class of '55, serving as the Vice President of his class. He was a member of Manly Memorial Baptist Church and was a member of the Keydet Club and Kappa Alpha Order. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Rutledge Jones, Lexington; two daughters, Laura Jones Kindley, Virginia Beach, Patricia Jones Affronti, Virginia Beach; two sons, Richard Craig Jones, Fork Union, Royce Earl Jones Jr., Pleasureville, Ky.; one sister, Catherine J. Tyndall, Hampton; four brothers, Ronald Herbert Jones, Springfield, Mo., Glen Derwood Jones, Newport News, Robert Eugene Jones, Enterprise, Fla., Larry Parker Jones, Newport News; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at 11 a.m. from Manley Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas G. Harvey officiating. Burial will follow in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the V.M.I. Foundation or Keydet Club. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Funeral Home.
JORDAN, Mary Morelock, 77, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 1995, at the home of her daughter. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Jordan and also by two sons, Ronnie and Bob Jordan. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Morgan and Linda McCoy both of Radford, and Betty Whitaker of Roanoke; four sons, Glenn Jordan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jimmy Jordan of Houston, Texas, and Jerry and Richard Jordan both of Radford; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13, 1995 at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
KANODE, Ethelyene Wade, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
McGEORGE, Gilbert W., (``Mac""), 71, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. He was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and was a retired employee of C & P Telephone Co. with 38 years service. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pauline Brooks McGeorge of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca M. and James Johnson of Baldwin, Md.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Gilbert W. McGeorge Jr. of Roanoke and Kirk Joseph and Helen Risk McGeorge of Saipin, Micronnesia; two sisters, Frances Marion of Galax and Louise McGlothlin of Vinton; two grandchildren, Gilbert W. McGeorge III and Mary Payne McGeorge. Funeral services will be at Oakey's South Chapel a t 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 1995 with the Rev. Philip E. Motley and Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorials be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church or to the American Heart Association.
McMAHAN, Donald R., 67, of New Castle, died Sunday, July 9, 1995. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home.
MILLS, Mary Elizabeth, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 9, 1995. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Moore, and one son, Willie Mills. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Freddie (Hazel) Mills, Roanoke, Richard (Stella) Mills, Washington, D.C.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy (Roland) Edwards, Barbara J. Mills all of Roanoke; one sister, Ruby Davis, Washington, D.C.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a host of neices, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
RUBLE, R. Wayne, 74, of Christiansburg, died Friday, July 7, 1995 at his home. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Dr. Leighton Culler. The family requests flowers be omitted and contributions be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
SARVER, Donald Eugene, 72, of New Castle, died Sunday, July 9, 1995 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Virtue Sarver; one sister, Betty Bennett both of New Castle; several neices and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
SCOTT, Ruth Pauline Akers, 75, of Max Meadows, died Saturday, July 8, 1995. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m., Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville.
SMITH, Paul Lawrence Sr., died Wednesday, July 5, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Senia Mae Smith; one son, Paul L. Smith Jr.; one daughter, Sylvia L. Smith Norman; son-in-law, Gary Norman; grandsons, Brian Christopher Norman and Brandon Norman all of Roanoke; four sisters, Doris E. Jones, Barbara J. Brown, Juanita C. Smith and Betty A. Smith; three brothers, Isaac Smith Jr., Chester R. Smith and Kenneth R. Smith all of Roanoke; also cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Fizer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul E. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
WEATHERMAN, Thomas Sanders, 89, of Armory Road, Galax, died Saturday, July 8, 1995 at his home. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Schooley Poole of Charlotte, N.C., Deborah Weatherman Cure and Patricia Weatherman Greene both of Evans, Ga.; six grandchildren, Paul Richard Poole Jr., Stephanie Poole Jones, Kellie Ann Poole, Thomas William Greene, Dillon Alene Cure, and Shannon Darcey Cure; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Katelyn Jones; two sisters, Cybil Cook of Orville, Calif. and Zella Meriweather of Pulaski; and one brother, Richard Franklin Weatherman of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 1995 in the First United Methodist Church with interment in Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax. The Rev. Kenneth Perkins is the officiating minister.
WILLIAMS, Virgie A., 80, of Radford, died Sunday, July 9, 1995. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Seaver, Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
WILSON, Lucy Ann, 88, of Montvale, passed away Saturday, July 8, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
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