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

DATE: MONDAY, July 24, 1995                   TAG: 9507240143
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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BLANKENSHIP, Rushie Belle, 88, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

BROWN, Robert Andrew, 79, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 23, 1995, in a local nursing home. He was a member of the Grandin Court Baptist Church, the Kazim Temple, Blacksburg Commandery #32, the Cardinal Chorus S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. (Barbershop), and Hunters Lodge #156, Blacksburg. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during World War II and was retired from the Army Ammunition Procurement and Supply Agency. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Phipps Brown; two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Wright of Roanoke, Mrs. T. K. Tandy of Newark, Del.; two nieces, Mrs. J.C. Hollett of Roanoke, Ree Sexton of San Jose, Calif.; two nephews. Jack S. and Joe Lay of Chester, Va. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, in Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Robert M. Hamner officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

BURKS, Elbert Miles, 87, of Covington, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

CALDWELL, Cecil Carson, 88, of Fincastle, died Sunday morning, July 23, 1995. He was born February 12, 1907, retiring from the Botetourt County (Ford) Motor Company in Fincastle. He was one of the founding and lifelong members of the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department, and its past Assistant Chief. He was also a deacon at the Fincastle Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his son Carson Dwayne Caldwell, may they rest in peace. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gladys Ann Lucas Caldwell; son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Carol June Caldwell, Roanoke; two grandsons, David Alan Caldwell, Fincastle, and Douglas Leon Caldwell, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Pauline Caldwell Bishop, Cloverdale. Funeral services will be held at the Fincastle Baptist Church Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John E. Armitstead officiating, with interment to follow in Godwin Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Cecil's honor to the Fincastle Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may call at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

CARROLL, Kevin Lee, 43, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

CHATTIN, Lewis Griffin, 68, of Goodview, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with Cancer on Saturday, July 22, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Rachel D. Chattin; sons, Robert Chattin, Goodview, Michael Chattin, Elliston; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Jennings, Vinton, Joy and James Hannabass, Moneta, Nancy and Roger Jones, Princeton, W.Va.; grandchildren, Michael, Kimberly, and Kristi Jennings, Shannon Hannabass, Christopher and Jessica Chattin, Ashley Chattin, Matthew and Trevor Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Edna Chattin, Goodview; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Phillip Hunt, Roanoke; special friends, Andy Shandor, David Easterling, and Howard Dickerson. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at Goodview Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joey Phillips and the Rev. Doby Salmons officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memor ial contributions may be made to the Moneta, Chamblissburg/Stewartsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton.

FLORO, Edilberto P., (``Hulio""), 48, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home Chapel.

GOODWIN, Annie Lillian, 68, of Natural Bridge Station, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

HARMON, Gracie Nuckolls Shockley, 97, of Hillsville, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.

HEADEN, Bonnell F., 81, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, July 23, 1995 in Friendship Manor. Local survivors include a daughter, Sandra H. MaManaway, Bedford. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 1995 at 11 a.m. from the Yellow Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Murrayville, Ga. Local arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

HUFF, Henry Clinton, 77, of Kingstport, Tenn., formerly of Carroll County, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

HUMPHREYS, Gladys Stull, 79, of Villamont, passed away Saturday, July 22, 1995. She was a member of Villamont Presbyterian Church for 50 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Russell Anderson Humphreys; son, Robert and daughter-in-law, Genny Humphreys of Roanoke; three daughters, Sylvia Stubblefield of Richmond, Betty Giles and son-in-law, Robert of Vinton, Linda Zimmerman and son-in-law, Donald of Bedford; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melvin Stull, Temple City, Calif., Kenneth Stull, Selma; three sisters, Hallie Rose, Louise, Humphries, Ruby Stull, all of Covington. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, with the Rev. Jess Bratton and the Rev. Dewey V. Page officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggest contribut ions to the American Heart Association, Montvale Rescue Squad or your favorite charity. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

JUNGBLUTH, Lucille Flowers, of LeMay, Missouri, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, July 21, 1995. Surviving are her husband, Eugene Jungbluth; son, Eugene Jungbluth Jr. and wife, Carol; daughters, Barbara Sweeney and husband, Nick, Andrea Woodruff and husband, Joe; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Cornelious Flowers; sister, Lonie Flowers Zimmerman, both of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Mary P. Flowers, Vinton, and Mary B. Flowers Troutville. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, July 24, 1995 from the Kurtis Funeral Home, LeMay, Missouri.

KELLAN, Edith H., 77, of Spencer, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friendly Christian Church. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville.

LUCK, Hazel Obenchain, 83, of Montvale, passed away Saturday, July 22, 1995, in Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, George (Simmie) Luck. Surviving are a daughter, E. Janice Luck; a son, Robert M. Luck Sr., both of Montvale; a sister, Rachel O. Chryssikos of Bedford; a brother, James W. Obenchain of Manassas; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Montvale Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, with the Rev. Dewey V. Page officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 2 p.m. Monday or other times at the residence.

MEADE, Martha, 93, of Lexington, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Remains will be taken to W. Va. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

PAINTER, Eugene Marshall, (""Fritz""), 74, of Buchanan, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. He was a WW II Veteran, serving in the European Theatre. He was a member of the Buchanan American Legion Post #93, and had retired from Burlington Industries Glasgow with over 43 years service. Survivors include his wife, Lois H. Painter; daughters and son-in-law, Linda Painter, Carrollton, Ga., Sandy and Charlie O'Connor, Richmond; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sandy Jean Painter, Frederick, Md.; two sisters, Blanche Worley, Hillsville, Beatrice Carr, Gaithersburg, Md. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at 3 p.m. in Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, with the Dr. W. L. Crane officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Buchanan Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

PARKS, Nellie Florence, 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

POOLE, William Bernard, 83, of Lexington died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Mr. Poole was born December 13, 1911 in Smyth County a son of the late Elbert W. Poole and Myrtle Bennington Poole. He was a member of the McElwee Chapel in Rockbridge Baths, Va. Surviving are one son, J.C. Poole, Rockbridge Baths; two sisters, Mrs. Clayton Flannagan, Crockett, Mrs. D.T. Brewer, Camp; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with Dr. G. P. Whiteley officiating. Memorial donations should be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

REYNOLDS, Eloise W., 83, of Meadows of Dan, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

ROGERS, Annie Mae Mays, 66, of Bassett, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Chapel.

ROLEN, Thomas Eugene Sr., 73, of Pearisburg, died Sunday, July 23, 1995. Mr. Rolen was Plant Superintendent of the A.P. Green Lime Co. He was born at North Holston, Va on March 11, 1922 and was a son of the late William H. and Josephine Wise Rolen, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Proffitt Rolen; one son, Thomas E. Rolen Jr. of Blacksburg; one daughter, Tamma R. Harrison, Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Bennie Rolen of Ripplemead, Olaf Rolen of Meadowview; five sisters, Elizabeth Starlinss of Glen Burnie, Md., Novella Allison of Glade Springs, Pearl Morrison of Stafford, Earnestine Davidson of Connersville, Ind., Janice Davenport of Marion; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating with interment in the Mt. Rose Cemetery, McCalls Gap, Va. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

SMITH, Myrna Ann, 54, of Union Hall, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Mrs. Smith was employed by Cooper & Lybrand Certified Public Accountants in Washington, D.C. as Executive Secretary to former Pennsylvania Governor Shafer. She was preceded in death by her brother John T. Boyer. Surviving are husband, Rex L. Smith of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Patty Smith of Leesburg; her mother, Mrs. Florence Boyer of Union Hall; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and John McDowe of Michigan; also three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at the Arrington Bussey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Arrington Bussey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

STEVENS, Griff Calvin, 73, of Altavista, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

TYREE, Addie Calloway, of Buffalo. N.Y., formerly of Slate Hill, Roanoke County, Va., died Thursday, July 20, 1995. Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen (Dunbar) Hill, Salem, Helen Calloway Winters, Broomfield, Colo. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Greater Saint Matthews Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y. Arrangements by H. Alfred Lewis Mortuary, Buffalo, N.Y.

WADSWORTH, Nell R., 84, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, William M. and Connie Richardson of Highlands, N.C.; her daughter, Frances R. Townsend of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Quigg Lawrence and the Rev. Hal Scott officiating. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

WEADE, Mable Staton, 88, of Lexington, died Saturday, July 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.

WILHELM, Marjorie Marie, 57, of Goshen, died Friday, July 21, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Goshen Baptist Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

WILSON, Hazel Smith, 87, of Vinton, died Sunday, July 23, 1995, in a Kansas City, Mo. hospital. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.