Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, July 27, 1995 TAG: 9507270093
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
CARTER, Lola Hubbard, 95, of Newport News, died Monday, July 24, 1995, at her home. She was the widow of Charles G. Carter Sr. Surviving are daughters, Rozelle Carter, Newport News, Charline Garner, Ellicott City, Md.; son, Charles G. Carter Jr., Virginia Beach; sisters, Gertrude Goodman, Geneva Hairfield, Verdine Fuqua, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in Sherwood Memorial Park by the Rev. Charles Hoffler. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
CORREIA, James William, 55, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, in New Bedford, Mass. Arrangements by Perry Funeral Home, Mass.
DUNCAN, Alfred Jackson, 83, of Radford, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, in a Dublin nursing home. He is survived by two sons, Frankie Duncan, Radford, Archie Duncan, Shelby, N.C.; one brother, Sib Duncan, Charlottesville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by Pastor Mary Kearns with burial in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visitation will be Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the funeral time at Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.
FINNEY, Jack, 85, of Fieldale, died July 24, 1995. Funeral Friday 11 a.m., St. James Pentecostal Church, Fieldale. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.
FRITH, Eric Matthew, 23, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GROSSE, Hillman Robert, 90, of Blacksburg, formerly of Green Bay, Wis., died Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at Heritage Hall Health Care. He was born on April 20, 1905, in Little Suamico, Wis., to the late Frederick Alexander and Julia Tibbetts Grosse. Mr. Grosse was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Green Bay Wis., and also a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #21, Green Bay, Wis. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Courtney Schwertz, Blacksburg; two granddaughters and their husband, Caren and Macon Sizemore, Richmond, and Cristen and Bryan Chappell, Durham, N.C.; a grandson and his wife, Carl and Laura Schwertz, Richmond; three great-grandchildren, Meredith and Anne Sizemore, and Ryan Schwertz. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 1995, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jacob L. Mayer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HODGES, Hubert Daniel Sr., 88, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995. Mr. Hodges was retired from U. S. Steel and Clements Tractor and Equipment Co. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Catherine Wray Hodges, three brothers, Raymon, John Roy and Aubrey Hodges, two sisters, Ruth Plyler and Estelle Hester. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Lee Eames, Rocky Mount, Gladys and Jim Taylor, Bassett; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dan and Jean Hodges, Hardy, Harold Hodges and his fiancee, Deborah Ingram, Rocky Mount; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ann and J.W. Swann and Ruby Bellanger, all of Fayetteville, N.C.; several nie ces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dillon, the Rev. W. Lee Eames Jr. and the Rev. Luther Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call at Flora Funeral Service after 2 p.m. Thursday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. and other times at the residence. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.
JENNINGS, Susan Lunsford, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. She was the widow of George B. Jennings Jr., and a graduate of Converse College. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, a member of the Junior League, and the Mill Mountain Garden Club. Surviving are one brother, Kirk Lunsford Jr., Roanoke; five children, Susan Jennings Denson, George B. Jennings III, Elizabeth Jennings Shupe, Julia Sargeant Hoar, and C. Preston Sargeant; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at St. John's Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 1995, with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell and the Rev. W. Frank Allen officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Columbarium. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Arthritis Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
JOHNSON, David Allen, 49, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. Surviving are a son and his mother, David Allen Garland and Tonette Garland, Roanoke; two brothers, Thomas C. Johnson Jr., Sterling, James E. Johnson, Vinton. A graveside service will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park, 11 a.m., Thursday, with the Rev. Chip Gunsten officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
JOHNSON, James Edward, (``Ed""), 85, of Vinton, died Monday, July 24, 1995. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 10 a.m. Thursday.
LANDIS, Beryl Curry 90, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
MARKHAM, Bessie Tucker, 98, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
MARTINEZ, Louise, 59, of Hillsville, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. Born October 2, 1935, in Florida to the late Henry Thomas and Mamie Green Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Michael J. Martinez; two sons, Kenny R. Collins and Kenny Michael Martinez, both of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Eddie Frickie, Orange Park, Fla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, William H. Jr. and Wanda Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla., Charles and Sandy Thomas, Jacksonville, Fla.; special friends, Samuel J. and Rosa Mae Fields, Hillsville. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, with Pastor Ray Campbell officiating. Flowers will be appreciated, however, the family request donations be made to the Laurel Rescue Squad. Friends may call at the home anytime.
McKEE, Judith Ann Brown, 45, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 1995, in a local hospital. She was suffering from A.L.S., commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Mrs. McKee was a 1967 honor graduate of Northside High School, and a 1971 graduate with honors of Radford University, where she was a a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She was empl oyed by F&W Management, where she was named 1990 Employee of the Year. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, David K. McKee; her parents, Kenneth I. and Madeline Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, (Carole) Sue and Charles Lilly, Beckley, W.Va., Mary and Bobby Darnell, Diane and Willard Whitt, Kathy and Bobby Martin, Bernie and Freda McKee; a brother, Robert L. Brown, Lexington, Ky.; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Lilly, Beckley, W.Va., Michelle, Brian, Samantha, Trista, and Brandi; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Nellie McKee. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Red McKee. She is survived by many other loving family members including a close friend, Dot Miller; and co-workers at F&W Management. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Brown of Rocky Mount, and the late Irving Brown. Her maternal grandparents were the late William and Alice Chitwood of Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 1995, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Dr. Michael J. Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
PHILLIPS, Randolph Barton, (R. B.) ``Pat"", 89, of Route 1, Draper, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 1995 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born September 6, 1905 in Floyd County. He was the son of the late Crockett DeWitt Phillips and Ida Mae Phillips Phillips. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Simpkins and Dallas Dishon. He was a member of the New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Draper, where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Phillips was also a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Callie Blanche O'Dell Philli ps, Draper; two sons, Randolph Dalford Phillips, Draper, Samuel DeWitt Phillips, Draper; three grandchildren, Terrence Phillips, Draper, Clifton Phillips, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Patrick Phillips, Draper; one great-grandson, Christopher Phillips, Draper; one sister, Mrs. Dot Dishon, Draper; one brother, Troy Phillips, Snowville. Funeral service will be held Friday 2 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visititation will be anytime Thursday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Floral remembrances will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church c/o Mandy Dalton, Route #1, Box 153 B, Pulaski, Va. 24301.
REID, Lovey Wiseman, 85, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m. Friday, Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Inc.
SOVINE, Kasey Deanna, 16, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 26, 1995. She was student at Salem High School. She is survived by her parents, Gary D. and Carol R. Sovine of Salem; one brother, Joey Sovine of Salem; a sister and brother-in-law, Kristen and Marvin Loyd Jr. of St. Mary's, Ga.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sovine of Ravenna, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Paul and Betty Richards of Murrells Inlet, S.C. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 28, 1995, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor David Fraser officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
TAYLOR, Ruth Jones, 78, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, July 24, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 1995, Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville.
WEST, Attie D., 93, of Richmond, formerly of Ridgeway, died July 25, 1995. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday, July 28, 1995, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville.
WOOLWINE, Lewis G. Sr., 83, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.
ZAHRADKA, Edwin J., 78, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 25, 1995. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Letha and Nicholas Kern; two grandchildren, Nicole and Yael Kern, all of Daleville; sister, Anna Ligon, Kitty Hawk, N.C.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Bliley Funeral Home, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Poplar Forest Foundation, Forest, Va.
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