Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 9, 1995 TAG: 9508090079
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CHENEY, Alan Breck, of Allgood, Alabama, died Saturday, August 5, 1995. He was born July 27, 1920 in Allgood, Alabama. He was President of Cheney Lime and Cement Company from 1946 - 1992. The company was established in 1903 and has had only two Presidents, Franklin Carter Cheney, his father, and Alan Breck Cheney. He was also President of Cheney Railroad, established in 1989. He was an Eagle Scout, and as a young man was a member the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Cheney attended Vanderbilt University, University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, and Notre Dame University. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Purple Heart in WW II. As a demolition frog man he destroyed underwater obstacles and was wounded in the Normandy Invasion. He was the sole survivor of his unit. His civic honors included: Board Member of the National Lime Association, Birmingham Civic Opera, Birmingham Civic Ballet, President of the St. Andrews Society of the Middle South, and Governor of the Alabama Society of Colonial Wars. He was also a member of the Rotary Club and the Masons. As Alan Breck Cheney Jr. wrote "" Mr. Cheney was a lover of the Arts and travel. He greatly enriched the lives of his family with trips to operas and musicals in New York City and excursions to Europe. He never allowed a television in his home for his young children, but found time to read them stories from the works of such authors as Mark Twain. Despite the lack of television, all eight children earned college degrees, with several achieving MA's and one a Ph.D..""
His survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Alan Breck (Billie) Cheney; eight children, Dr. Anne Cheney of Blacksburg, Celia Cheney Ellis of Houston, Texas, Lydia Carter Cheney, Rebecca Cheney Knight, Alan Breck Cheney Jr., John West Battle Cheney, Edith Cheney Street, and Lois Gunter McEwen Cheney, all of Alabama. Survivors also include, thirteen grandchild ren; and three sisters, Cora Cheney Partridge of Takoma Park, Md., Christine Cheney Otis of Vashon Island, Washington, and Linna Cheney White of Yuma, Ariz. Lemley Funeral Chapel, Oneonta, Alabama directed the funeral on August 7, 1995. Memorial contributions may be made to Lester Memorial United Methodist Church, Oneonta, Alabama. Friends may contact Alan Breck Cheney Jr. at Cheney Lime and Cement Company, Allgood, Alabama or Anne Cheney, Blacksburg.
CHITTUM, Thelma Fore, 86, of Vinton, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
CHITTUM, Thelma Fore, 86, of Vinton, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995, in a Vinton nursing home. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, and the widow of U.H. Chittum. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jean C. and Gene Thomas, Vinton; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Fore, Vinton. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 1995 with the Rev. Bobby Harris officiating with interment in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
CLAYTOR, Lera Alice, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Viewing and visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday 1 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 306 Washington Street, Charleston, W.Va. Interment will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, W.Va. Arrangements by Preston Funeral Home.
CORRELL, Treva Pharis, 92, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
DILLON, Shelby Jean Wright, 38, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Arrangments by Flora Funeral Service.
EDWARDS, Randy Justin, 19, of Troutville, died Monday, August 7, 1995. He was a son of the late George R. Edwards. Survivors include his mother, Karen Campbell Sheets; a brother, Bobby Sheets, Troutville; sisters, Brandy, Gabrielle and Ariana Sheets, all of Troutville; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Little Hope Cemetery, Elliston, conducted by the Rev. Gene Stafford. The procession will leave from the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, at 2:30 p.m.
FERGUSON, Garnett B., 81, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia R. Ferguson and was a member of First Baptist Church, Roanoke. He retired after 42 years of service with the US Postal Service. Surviving are his daughters, Jean F. Grubbs and husband Ray, Barbara F. Harris and husband, Dennis, all of Troutville; stepson, Gerald B. Saunders and wife, Patsy, Crofton, Md,; brother J. Cecil Ferguson and wife, Doris Jean, Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; four great-grandsons; one stepgreat-grandson; nephew, James Ferguson and wife, Frances, Ocala, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to First Bpatist Church, Roanoke or a favorite charity. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Carl A. Collins. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
FERGUSON, Henry Clay, 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 7, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a member and trustee of First Baptist Church, a well known soloist, choir member, deacon and served several times as chairman of the Fellowship of Deacons. He was a Sunday School teacher of 50 years and a noted Bible Scholar. He was a member and former president of the Rescue Mission Board. Mr. Ferguson was a veteran of the Army Air Corp, serving in World War II; former art director at Stone Printing Company; a retired assistant vice president at Dominion Bankshares. He was a former president of Roanoke Advertising Club and received the Silver Medal Award for his outstanding work in advertising. He was a former president of the Better Business Bureau, former president of Downtown Roanoke Association, and played an integral part in the development of the Roanoke City Market and the Mill Mountain Star. He was named Father of the Year in 1967 for religious activities. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Margaret (Migs) Aldhizer Ferguson, Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Susan Ferguson, Plantation, Fla., Stephen and Catherine Ferguson, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Martha Ferguson, Roanoke; grandchildren, Rachael Ferguson, Mindy and Lindsay Reynolds, Kathryn Ferguson, Joshua Ferguson, Jonathan Ferguson; many devoted nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Thursday with Dr. Charles G. Fuller and the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Rescue Mission. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
FUDGE, Nancy Jo Fields, 50, of Roanoke, stepped out to meet the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 1995. She is survived by her husband, John P. Fudge of Roanoke; two daughters, Tashia and April Fudge of Roanoke; her mother and stepfather, Dora Agnes and Landon McAllister; her brother, Donald Fields; one sister, Sue Haynes, all of Chilhowie; a sister-in-law, Sharon McAllister of Randlman, N.C.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Charles C. Briscoe officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
GARDNER, J.C., 64, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Arrangements pending at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
GEARHEART, Edythe Alvis, 71, of Roanoke, died Monday evening, August 7, 1995, at her home. She is survived by her husband, C. Lee Gearheart, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bill Beason, Salem; two grandsons, Jack and Mike Beason, Salem. Graveside services will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Thursday with Dr. W. Melvin Maxey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
GIESEN, George Luther, (``Jack""), 84, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 1995. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church. Mr. Giesen was a ch arter member of #7 of Va. B.A.C. ""Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman"" with over 60 years membership working in 32 States Canada & Lima, Peru. Surviving are his devoted wife of 32 years, Margaret Dillon Giesen (October 19, 1963); daughters, Barbara G. Wise, Jean G. Jones, both of Roanoke; son, Knute R. Giesen, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Madeline G. and Ralph Painter, Hazel G. Barnard, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Marks Lutheran Church by Pastor John M. Hawn and the Rev. Robert W. Lanier. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel
GILFILEN, Londell Clayton Jr., infant son of Londell Clayton Gilfilen Sr. and Roxanna Tolley Reid, of Rt. 1, Raphine, died Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronnie Tolley. In addition to his parents he is survived by maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moore of Natural Bridge; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gilfilen of Hurricane, W.Va.; two aunts, Becky Powell and Kathy McCullough; three nieces. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, August 10, 1995 at 11 a.m. at Falling Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, Glasgow, with Dr. Wyatt W. Mayes officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
GILMORE, Walter Harvey, 70, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995 at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr., with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HAWKINS, William David, 77, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 7, 1995. He is survived by his sons, Stephen L. and Valerie Hawkins, Michael C. and Pattie Hawkins, Kenneth R. and Elsie Hawkins; stepdaughter, Pat C. and Robert Dobson; sister, Beulah Baker; grandchildren, Eric W. Angel, Sara J. Kenny, Bryan M. Hawkins; great-grandchild, Austin T. Kenney. Graveside funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Burial Park by Pastor Dirk Moody. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
HAYNES, Everett Sidney, 78, of Galax, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
HUBBARD, Claude F., (``Toad""), 69, of Dublin, formerly of Barren Springs, died Tuesday morning, August 8, 1995, at his home. He was born in Barren Springs on October 14, 1925 and was the son of the late Columbus Wyatt and Sarah Elizabeth Jenkins Hubbard of Barren Springs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by two brothers and sister-in-laws, Roy H. and Patricia Hubbard of Dublin, Edward and Mary Hubbard of Salem; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 10, 1995, at 10 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Burial will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery, Barren Springs. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
HUNT, John Spencer, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. Survivors include one brother, Robert L. Hunt, Hollins; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 10, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Hollins. The Rev. Charles Calloway will officiate with interment in the First Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
LYON, Eleanor Gravely, 77, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MACKEY, Paul Rettig, (``Bus""), of Emory, died Tuesday morning, August 8, 1995, at Bristol Health Care Center. He was a retired school administrator and a native of Galion, Ohio. Mackey was a graduate of Emory & Henry College, who held a master's detree from Ohio State University. His career in public education spanned 20 years of teaching and coaching and 20 years in school administration. Mackey had coached in Bristol and Johnson City, TN., Norton, Va. and Galion, Ohio. After joining the Alexandria, Va. City Schools as a teacher and coach, Mackey was promoted to an administrative position as assistant superintendent of physical facilities. He remained with the Alexandria school system for 26 years. From there he moved to Loudoun County, Va. as director on construction for the county schools. Upon retirement from Loudoun County in 1975, Mackey moved to Emory. During his undergraduate days at Emory & Henry, Mackey excelled as an athlete. He was the college's first Little All America football player and also was named to All-State and All-Conference teams. Mackey served as captain of the 1934 football and baseball teams. He received the Bowyer Award for the best all around athlete of the class of 1935. Mackey earned a total of twelve varsity athletic letters, competing in football, baseball and basketball. He also served as president of Blue Key Honor Fraternity and Phi Pi Alpha social fraternity. Mackey was a charter member of the Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame and served as president of the college's Alumni Association. Community activities included the Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, AF & AM. Mackey was active at the local level of The United Methodist Church in every community in which he resided. While in Northern Virginia, he chaired the building committee for Trinity United Methodist Church in Alexandria. He is survived by on e sister, Evelyn M. Badgley of Galion, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Scott Mackey. Funeral services for Paul (Bus) Rettig Mackey will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Memorial Chapel of Emory and Henry College, with the Rev. David St.Clair officiating. Burial will follow in Holston Conference E & H Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emory & Henry College, the Emory United Methodist Church, or your favorite charity. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is handling arrangements.
MATICS, Harold Edward, 65, of Covington, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
MCCRAY, Lucille W., 80, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Preceded in death by her very loving and husband and devoted father, Fred C. McCray and her daughter Christine Johnson. She is survived by one son and his wife, Jackson L. and Linda McCray, Salem; four daughters and their husbands, Sue Savage, Roanoke, Patricia and Wayne Harrison, Roanoke, Carolyn and David Rettinger, Salem, Brenda and Jerry VandenBrook, Missouri; brother and his wife, Warren and Edith Wade, Maryland; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday August 7, 1995 in Cedar Lawn Burial Park.
McGUIRE, Goldie Edith Wickham, 68, of Hardy, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. She was the widow of Oscar William McGuire. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie L. and Lee McGuire of Chesapeake; one sister, Marie W. Wheeler of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Ryan McGuire. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 10, from Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. William E. Hungate will officiate. Friends may call after 12 noon Wednesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
McKINNEY, Nina Rowlett, 71, of Bedford, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
MEADE, Walter Lee, 56, of Pembroke, died Tuesday morning, August 8,1995, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Walter was born in Wayne Co., W. Va. on October 7, 1938. He was a member of Castle Rock Lodge No. 334 AF & AM at Pembroke, and Royal Arch Chapter No. 29 at Pearisburg, Va. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Dillon Meade; one daughter, Lora Ann Dudash, Pembroke; two sons, Walter Garland Meade and Glen Earvin Meade, both of Pembroke; five granddaughters, Crystal Ann Meade, Holly Elizabeth Meade, Tiffany Rose Meade, Whitney Nicole Meade and Victoria Danielle Dudash, all of Pembroke; his parents, howard W. and Mary Marcum Meade, Wayne Co., W. Va.; three brothers, Paul M eade, Inez, KY., Dan Meade, Lancaster, Ohio, Cecil Meade, Kermit, W.Va.; two sisters, Frances Messer, Etna, Ohio and Joan Perry, Kermit, W.Va. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va. Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A masonic service will be performed at the funeral home at 8 p.m. by Castle Rock Lodge in Pembroke and Eggleston Lodge AF & AM. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Walnut Grove Church on Genny Creek in Wayne Co. near Kermit, W.Va. Burial will be in the Meade Family Cemetery nearby. Funeral arrangements are with Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va.
MULLINS, Doris Muncy, 94, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 1995. She was the widow of Joseph Herbert Mullins. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Roy E. and Clara Mullins, Roanoke, J. Alfred and Treva Mullins, Salem, Charlie W. and Betty Mullins, Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Ken Wright and the Rev. Ben Peyton officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
OTEY, Lawrence Newton, 63, of Salem, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Otey was retired from General Electric Corp. in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Stella R. Otey; three sons and daughter-in-laws, Larry and Misty Otey, Gary L. and Donna Otey, Roanoke, and Phillip W. Otey, Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, James Otey, Stockton, Calif., George Otey, and Robert L. Otey, Salem; one sister, Mamie Maynor, Pembroke, N.C.; four grandchildren, Ashley N. Otey, Amanda K. Otey, Evan J. Otey, and Austin C. Otey; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor James Milner officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Fort Lewis Rescue Squad.
PEOPLE, Josephine Margaret, 57, of White Gate, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Dubline Faith Tabernacle. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home.
PERSINGER, Luther Everette, 79, of Covington, died Monday, August 7,1995. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
PRICE, Sylvester, 65, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Franklin County, died Saturday, August 5, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
RING, Nora Kathleen, (``Callie''), 87, of Fries, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Midway Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
ROGERS, James Edward Sr., 53, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia A. Rogers; one son, James Edward Rogers Jr., both of Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Rene and Keith Timothy Floyd Sr., Houston, Texas; mother and father, Charles O. and Peaches Waldron Rogers, Powellton, W. Va.; father-in-law, Lesley H. Carter, Charleston, W. Va.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Charles and Jean Rogers, Youngstown, Ohio, Allen Rogers, Clifton Forge, Bobby and Brenda Rogers, Deepwater, W. Va.; two sisters and three brothers-in-law, Linda Rogers, Powellton, W. Va., Janet and Michael Tolliver, Smythers, W.Va., Paul Carter, Charleston, W. Va., Donald Hutchinson, Powellton, W. Va.; grandchildren, Jasmine Jene Floyd and Keith Timothy Floyd Jr., both of Houston, Texas; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SCHILLING, L. I. (""Luke""), 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Mr. Schilling was a member and past deacon of Garden City Baptist Church and a long time resident of Garden City. Luke was a former employee of American Viscose Corp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith Schilling in 1989, and by a son, Buddy Schilling in 1957; and also by his parents, Joseph and Arletha Shilling, and by three brothers and two sister-in-laws. Surviving are two sons, L. Calvin Schilling, Roanoke, and Don M. Schilling and wife, Louise, Texas; five grandchildren, Roy Schilling and wife, Bobbie, Newport News, Rick Schilling and wife, Barbara, Roanoke, Kathy Schilling, Roanoke, Angie Wedel and husband, David, Texas, and Donnie Schilling, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Chris Schilling a nd Matthew Schilling, Newport News, and Ryan Schilling, Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Pearl Schilling, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 1995, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., on Wednesday, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
SHEALOR, Ronald Brown, 42, of Blacksburg, died Monday, August 7, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. Born in Montgomery County on June 7, 1953, he was a son of the late Stanley Shealor and is survived by his mother, Mary Belle Price Shealor, Blacksburg. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl S. and Richard Almond, Daniels, W.Va., and Cindy S. and David Perdue, Blacksburg; four nieces and nephews, Jill and Robby Almond, Daniels, W.Va., and Corey and Noelle Perdue, Blacksburg; his grandmother, Ruth Jean Price, Christiansburg. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 1995, at Shiloh Lutheran Church, Longshop, with the Rev . Gary Rhinesmith officiating. Interment will follow in the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sunnyside. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be m ade to the American Diabetes Association, 3635 Manassas Dr., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018, or Longshop-McCoy First Aid, Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the home of Cindy and David Perdue, 4069 Mt. Zion Rd. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
SHOUP, David Monroe, 78, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SIXEAS, Virginia Lee, 83, of Covington, died Monday, August 7, 195. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
STANLEY, Annie Louise Atkinson, 102, of Vinton, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. Graveside services, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bonsack Cemetery. Arrangement by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
STULTZ, Harry I., of Pheonix, Arizona, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, August 7, 1995. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael A. Stultz, and parents, Henry I. Stultz and Blodwin S. Powers. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Nancy Balthazor, Kenneth and Jim Stultz; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George A. Stultz, Roanoke, Robert E. and Ann Stultz, Leesburg; and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Joe Huddleston, Roanoke; five nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Friday in Pheonix, Arizona.
THOMPSON, J. Murphy, 95, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 1995 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Annie Hale Thompson, Floyd; five sons and daughters-in-law, Newell and Verda C. Thompson, King George, Earl and Eula W. Thompson, Huntingtown, Md., Dorsey and Louise P. Thompson, Floyd, Shirley Thompson, Chesapeake Beach, Md., Gene and Hazel R. Thompson, Floyd; two daughters and one son-in-law, Louise T. and Ernest Fentress, Christiansburg, Mary T. Williams, Floyd; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Annie Belle Thompson, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 10, 1995 at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder Hale Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations bel made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Fire Department.
TILLER, Eric Hatfield, 81, of Friendship Manor, Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. He was born July 17, 1914 in Narrows, and was a member of the Goodview Baptist Church. He was retired from the American Bridge Division of US Steel. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Mildy Tiller, Roanoke; a granddaughter, Karen Tiller, Roanoke; a grandson, Shawn Tiller and his wife, Deanna, Abingdon. Funeral services will be conducted from the Goodview Baptist Church 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 with the Rev. Joey F. Phillips officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
WALKER, Andy Kemper, 61, of Dugspur, died Monday, August 7, 1995 in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born August 1, 1934 in Grayson County, the son of the late Connie Lester Walker and Phebea Lundy Walker. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his wife, Aleda Walker. He was retired from Hercules Powder Company after 31 years. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Randall Quesenberry, Willis, Phyllis and Allen Beamer, Fancy Gap; one son, Marcus Walker, Dugspur; two brothers, C.L. Walker, Low Gap, N.C., Geedy Walker, Independence; three sisters, Irene Isom and Shirley Stuart, both of Galax, Catherine Hash, Independence; three grandchildren, Trevor Beamer, Vanessa Quesenberry and Tamra Quesenberry; sev eral nieces and nephews; special friend, Frances Horton, Hillsville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 1995 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, with the Rev. Allen Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in C.C. Webb Cemetery, with military rites by Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Dugspur Rescue Squad.
WARREN, Mary Belle Richards, of Roanoke, and formerly of Radford, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. She was a member of the Radford Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Warren, and also by two grandchildren, Patrick and Wendy Claflin. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Howard Claflin of Chicago, Ill., and Gail and Bill Richardson of Roanoke; two brothers, William D. (``Billy"") Richards, II and Rudolph Richards, both of Radford; three grandchildren, Stacey K. Claflin, Anne R. Richardson and Billy Richardson. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 11, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, and at the home of Gail and Bill Richardson of Roanoke on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
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