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

DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 2, 1995                   TAG: 9508020062
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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BAKER, Mary Louise, 72, of Rt. 7 Rocky Mount, died Sunday, July 30, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Wilson Baker, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Larry, Plainfield, N.J., Mrs. Elizabeth Young, Boones Mill, Mrs. Alice L. Thrall, Beaverton, Ore., Miss Bernice H. Baker, Richmond; two sons-in-law, William E. Young Jr., Boons Mill, Wayne E. Thrall, Beaverton, Ore.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law ; eight sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. James D. Holland officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.

BARNES, Carole Ann, 52, of Blacksburg, died Monday, July 31, 1995. She was born at Waterbury, Connecticut, on February 14, 1943. Mrs. Barnes was a secretary for the Town of Blacksburg. Surviving are her husband, Michael Barnes; two sons, Lt. Michael Barnes Jr., Jacksonville, Fla., Douglas Barnes, Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, Tom Zenauskas, Charleston, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995, at Blacksburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Herbert Hobbs officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Albans Foundation, P. O. Box 3608, Radford, Virginia 24143 (Attn: Administration Secretary). Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

BERGER, Della Mae Rose, 59, of Bedford, died Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel.

BRIM, Pauline, 60, of Ridgeway, passed away Saturday, July 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Mayo Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville.

BROADY, Debra H., 43, of Lowmoor, died Monday, July 31, 1995, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Elijah H. Broady Jr.; one son, Kelvin; one granddaughter; her parents, Mr. Charles Sr. and Mrs. Lillie Thomas Hughes of Clifton Forge; five sisters; one brother; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday, August 4, 1995, at the Main Street Baptist Church, Clifton Forge. Interment will follow in the Red Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m. The Rev. Thurman L. Williams, officiating. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home.

CARICO, Bessie M., 69, of Fries, passed away Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Centerview Holiness Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

CLARK, Harrison Edward, 75, of Covington, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

CLINE, Robert Alvin Sr., 84, of Roanoke Valley, born in 1910 passed onto our Heavenly father care on July 31, 1995 of Cancer. A devoted father and fishing buddy and confidant, who lived life to the fullest. His memory is etched into everyone thoughts that met him and is preceded by an array of children, daughters, Nancy and Wayne Brizendine, Raonoke, Dorothy and Richard St. Clair Sr., Vinton; sons, Robert and Dot Cline Sr., Salem, Lewis and Holly Cline, Roanoke, Ted R. Cline, Goodview, Wayne M. Cline, Roanoke, Jim Cline, Salem; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals or Wheel or your favorite charity.

COOK, Mildred Spickard, 81, of Blue Ridge, died Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

CRUMPTON, Lois Dukes, 70, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.

DALTON, Lona Goad, 100, of Willis, died Monday, July 31, 1995, at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. She was born May 2, 1895 in Ocala, Va., daughter of the late William Acie Goad and Roxie Ann Mabrey Goad. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Clemance and Elva Dalton, Wytheville, Convern E. Dalton, Wytheville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Zesta and Burgoyne Wade, Willis, Rheda and Arthur Lee Wheeler, Narrows, Ivalene and Calvin D. (Tom) Spangler, Narrows; two sisters, Hattie Annis Haas, Davenport, Iowa, Jezebell Polly Fish, Lake Geneva, Wis.; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Jones officiating, with interment in Cox Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

DAWSON, Robert Custer, of Salem, died Monday, July 31,1995 in the Virginia Veteran's Care Center of Roanoke. Born April 19, 1919 in Salem, he was the son of the late Lewis Edward Dawson Sr. and Hallie Stratton Dawson. Mr. Dawson, former Salem Postmaster, was a member of Salem Presbyterian Church and the Salem Historical Society. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of WWII. Survivors include his wife, Lellen Rice Dawson; daughter and son-in-law, Channing Stratton Johnson and Kendall Mark Johnson, Salem; granddaughter, Jordan Stratton Johnson ; and grandson, Blair James Johnson; and three sisters, Virginia Dawson Trout, Roanoke, Camille Dawson Sullivan and Louise Dawson Hall, both of Salem. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Edward Dawson Jr. and a sister, Jeanne Dawson Shelor. Graveside services wi ll be conducted Thursday, August 3, 1995, at 11 a.m., by the Rev. Dean Lindsey in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 2, 1995, from 7 to 9 pm. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to a favorite charity.

HENDRICK, Kindall Howard, 85, of Hillsville, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Rome Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

HINTON, Clarke Stokes Jr., 40, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Salem, died Monday, July 31, 1995. Arrangements by John M. Oakey's & Son, Salem.

JOHNSTON, Clyde S., 94, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Mr. Johnston was a resident of Eggleston, Va. until 1972, where he operated a store and was the Eggleston Postmaster. His last position before retirement was Deputy Clerk in the office of the Giles County Commissioner of Revenue. He was a member of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church, a 70-year member of the Eggleston Masonic Lodge #309 AF & AM. He was born at Trigg, V a. on May 30, 1901, and was a son of the late James Russell Johnston and Elizabeth Stafford Johnston. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jess, Clarence and James R. Johnston, and a sister, Roxy J. Stafford, and his wife, Clara Martin Johnston. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and June Johnston of Pearisburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Albert Austin of Radford, Barbara and Roy Cardwell of Lenoir City, Tenn; six grandchildren; W. R. Johnston Jr. of Pearisburg, Debbie Leighton of Radford, Donna Wickline of Radford, Teresa Miller of Roanoke, Greg Austin of Tampa, Fla., Dr. Neil Johnston of Atlanta, Ga., eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 4, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel Pearisburg, with the Rev. Freddrick Long officiating, with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends a the Givens Funeral Home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

LANDRUM, Graham Gordon, 72, of 2115 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 31, 1995, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dallas, Texas, and was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He received his M.A. degree from the University of Texas and his Ph.D. from Princeton University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He taught at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and at King College in Bristol. He was noted author and had recently published a series of mystery books, the first of which is The Famous DAR Murder Mystery. He was an elder of First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, where he taught the Men's Class for many years. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Bristol and was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. He belonged to the Bristol Music Club and the King's Mountain Chapter SAR. Survivors include his wife, Mary Fisher Landrum; one daughter, Mrs. Steven D. (Harriet Landrum) Koscho of Renton, Washington; and one son, Robert Landrum of Austin, Texas. The funeral service and burial will be in Bristol. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LANE, Roger C., of Marion, died Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.

LEMONS, Mary Wertz, 77, of Cleveland, Tenn., passed away Monday, July 31, 1995, at Alexian Health Care Center in Signal Mountain, Tenn. She was the widow of James Kenneth Lemons, formerly of Floyd, Va. Survivors included two sons, James F. Lemons, Chattanooga, Tenn., Timothy J. Lemons, Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Richard Wertz, Flint, Mich.; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 1995, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, Va., with the Rev. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd.

LINKOUS, Ida Allene Shepherd, (``Tiny''), 70, of Duncan, Okla., formerly of Blacksburg, passed away in an Oklahoma hospital on July 31, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Lee Linkous Sr.; her mother, Ida Shepherd; a sister, Frances Shaver. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Garland Lee and Nancy Linkous, Christiansburg; Raymond Linkous, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ernest and Kathy Linkous, San Diego, Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ribble and Barbara Shepherd, Duncan, Okla., Howard and Janet Shepherd, Baltimore, Md.; a special cousin, Linda Terrill, Christiansburg; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at the Dowdy Family Cemetery, Toms Creek Road, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.

LOCHER, Thomas Mario, 37, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 31, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.

MATHERLY, Charlie Quinton, 84, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995 in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Highways. Surviving are one son, John N. Matherly, Christiansburg; one daughter, Shirley Martin, Elkton, Md.; two granddaughters, Leigh Anne Davidson, Roanoke and Julie Phillips, Christiansburg; four great-grandchildren and his former wife, Ella Matherly, Elkton, Md. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

MCCALLISTER, John S., 67, of Roanoke died Monday, July 31, 1995 in a local hospital. He was retired from the Ideal Lumber Company, he was a member of the Fincastle United Methodist Church, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Donna Wood McCallister; daughter and son-in-law, Karen M. and Stanley G. Boatwright, Roanoke; son and daughter-in -law, John S. and Donna M. McCallister Jr., Advance, N.C.; grandchildren, Gregory A. and Catherine A. Boatwright, Jessica A. and Adam T. and Ashley N. McCallister; brother and sister-in-law, T. Albert and Dorothy S. McCallister, Chilhowie,Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth M. and Jack H. Wells, Johnson City, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Ralph R. Stokes, Chilhowie, Va. Services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995. The Rev. Michael Lyle will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedar La wn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Fincastle United Methodist Church.

MEADOR, Bertie Neighbors, 95, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord in heaven, Monday, July 31, 1995. She worked for many years at the Catawba Sanitorium and the McVitty House caring for others. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salem. Surviving are four children, Hilda Weeks, Burnett Meador, Doris Healey, Robert Meador and his wife, Imogene; one sister, Rosanne Neighbors; 31 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; also a close and dear friend, Nancy Field. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 1995, at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Bishop William E. Brown Sr. and the Rev. Marvin Lloyd officiating. Interment will be in Churchill Cemetery. A special thanks from the family to the Staff at Camelot Nursing Home for their care and kindness. She will be loved and missed by all. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

MILLER, Wilbert Richard, 85, of Vinton, passed away Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ivory Morton will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

PEACO, Paul Stuart, Jr., 68, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

ROSS, Kia Leshawn, infant daughter of Nancy O. Jordan and Kalvin L. Ross, of Covington , died Tuesday, August 1, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

RUCKER, Kathleen Walters, 88, of Radford, formerly of Rocky Gap, Va., passed away Tuesday, August 1, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late J. W. and Sally Walters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Rucker, and one grandson, Benjamin A. Gross. Mrs. Rucker is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bobbi R. and Sanford Gross of Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Cundiff of Bluefield, Va.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Gary (Kathy) Harmon, Radford, Mrs. Rick (Robin) Trump. Greensboro, N.C., Mrs. Merle (Traci) Dishon, Snowville; and five great-grandchildren, Natalie Gross, Kelly Carter, J. J. Dishon, Jessie Trump and Seth Trump. Funeral services will be Thursday, Augist 3, 1995, at 2 p.m. at DeVilbiss Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Monte Vista park Cemetery in Bluefield, W. Va. The family will receive friends at DeVilbiss Funeral Home one hour prior to services.

SIMMONS, Augrum Holt, 65, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 31, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

SMITH, Mary L., 103, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, July 31, 1995, at Liberty House Nursing Home, Clifton Forge. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 1995, at the Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home.

STINSON, Jamie Margaret Meadows, 85, of Enterprise, Ala., a former resident of Willowton, died Monday, July 31, 1995, in an Enterprise, Ala. hospital. Born in Willowton, she was the daughter of the late James David and Sarah Jane Meadows. She was a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. L. (Lavater) Stinson and ten brothers and sisters. Survivors include one son, Byron Stinson; one grandson, Brad Stinson, both of Enterprise, Ala.; one brother, Aubrey Meadows of Rich Creek, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at the Spring Hill Baptist Church in Brundidge, Ala. Burial will follow in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be today at the Patterson Funeral Home in Enterprise, Ala. The family may be contacted at 203 Northside Dr., Enterprise, Ala. 36330. Information submitted by the George W. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va.

WILLIAMS, Ollie Mae, 57, of Pembroke, died Monday evening, July 31, 1995, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salem, following a long illness. Bor Tazewell Co., she was a daughter the late Will and Ollie Mae Hayden Osborne. Ollie was a retired nurse and had served in the U.S. Air Force. She was a member of the Pembroke Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Dorsey E. Williams; two sons, Rusty Casteele and wife, Frances, of Salem, and Will McLean of Pembroke; one daughter, Sheila C. Van Dyk and husband, Richard, of Dublin; grandchildren, Chris and Ginny Van Dyk of Dublin; her foster mother, Helen L. Lucas of Pembroke; a brother, Kenneth Osborne of Pembroke; two sisters, Sedwin O. Braur of Baltimore, Md. and Eula Day of Columbiaville, Mich. A memorial service will be conducted Thurs day evening August 3, 1995 at 6 p.m. in the Pembroke Christian Church with the Rev. Terry Willis officiating. The family will receive friends in the foyer of the church following the service. Funeral arrangements are with the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke.