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

DATE: TUESDAY, August 29, 1995                   TAG: 9508290065
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT

BANKS, Marva Jones, 47, of Roanoke, passed away, Monday, August 28, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

BOUSEMAN, Reva Mae, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 26, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

BRADSHAW, Danny Eugene, 48, of Bland, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. He was born February 25, 1947 at Bluefield, W. Va., the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Bradshaw Bland and the late Frank Bradshaw Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Earnest Bradshaw; two sons, Danny Eugene (D.J) Bradshaw Jr., Bland, Davey Lee Bradshaw, Rocky Gap; one daughter, Julie Ann Bradshaw, Bland; three brothers, Teddy Bradshaw and Barry Bradshaw, both of Bland; Bobby Bradshaw, Keene Mountain; one sister, Mrs. James (Rita Gail) Buckner Jr., Bland; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Bradshaw, Bland; three grandchildren, Chase, Hank and Hunter Bradshaw. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate. Burial in the Hidden Valley Cemetery, Bland. Visiting will be at the funeral home Wednesday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorials be the Bland County Band.

BREAKELL, Ruth Byrne, 43, of Lynchburg, formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

BROWN, Ollie Calvin, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 28, 1995 at his home. He was a member of Edgewood Christian Church and a veteran of WW II. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eula D. Brown of 49 years; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be from Oakey's North Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with Rev. Marion G. Harris officiating. Interment will be in the Brown Family Cemetery, Franklin County.

BROWN, Warren H., 64, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 28, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

CARTER, George William, 78, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, August 27, 1995. Graveside services Tuesday, 3 p.m., Peaksview Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home.

CLASBEY, Carl Wesley, of Botetourt Co., died Sunday, August 27, 1995. He was a retired local banker and a former federal bank examiner. Mr. Clasbey was a member of Catawba Valley Baptist Church, and had been active in many civic organizations. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's North Chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1995. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

CUSTER, Robert Franklin, 76, of Galax, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.

DUDLEY, Qua-Talius Dajuan, infant son of Marilyn M. Dudley, passed away Sunday, August 27, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.

FERNATT, Goldie Inez, 87, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 27, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. E. Fernatt; four sons, Gilbert, Don, Russell and Edward Fernatt. Mrs. Fernatt was a member of the Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Luther and Phyllis Fernatt, Beecher, Ill., Robert and Diane Fernatt, Hammond, Ind., Jerry Fernatt, Salem, Thomas and Brenda Fernatt, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Mabel and Marvin ``Bud'' Wood, Troutville, Marcella Hall, Thelma and Ronald Crawford, Laura and Ronnie Bush, all of Roanoke; brother, Henry Vansickle, Hurricane, W.Va.; sisters, Rebecca Quigley, Red House, W.Va., Mary Woodward, Gladys Stephenson, both of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Ethel Stephenson, Windfield, W.Va., Ruby Mitchell, Thelma Coleman, both of Titusville, Fla.; 36 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Nancy Fernatt, Betty T. Fernatt, both of Vinton, Betty W. Fernatt, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise, P. O. Box 7166, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise by Pastor Harry M. Miller Jr. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

GOODMAN, Mark Edward, 35, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 28, 1995. Survivors include his mother, Ruth G. White, Roanoke; one brother, Matthew White, Beckley, W.Va.; four aunts and five uncles, Clara (Robert) Turner, Roanoke, Sarah Scruggs, Decatur, Ga., James Levi Hale, William (Ernestine) Hale, William Goodman, all of Roanoke, Thomas (Bonnie) Hale, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; and a host of cousins other relatives and friends. The family will have a private funeral. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

GOWELL, Meg, (""Marion Szego""), 83, of Shawsville, died August 25, 1995. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law D. Alex Wind and Paul C. Boody, Shawsville; granddaughter, Chandra Windpainter, Shawsville. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m., August 29, 1995 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.

HUTTON, Robert L., 44, of Marion, died Monday, August 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

MABRY, William Edward, 65, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, August 26, 1995 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margie Atkinson Mabry and William L. Mabry. He was lifelong resident of Blacksburg and was employed by Electro-Tec, Inc. in Blacksburg for 41 years prior to his retirement in 1992. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in Germany with the US Army Medical Corp and was also a member of the Blacksburg Christian Church. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Wilma Franklin Mabry of Blacksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathi and Doug Reed, Blacksburg; Patti and Undra Williams, Christiansburg; a grandson, William David Reed; a granddaughter, Tina Coleman; a brother and sister-in-law, Melvin Gerald and Diane Mabry, Radford; two sisters, Sylvia Slusher and Eva Tawes, both of Blacksburg; parents-in-law, Van and Virginia Franklin, Dublin; special nieces and nephews including George and Carol Tawes, Evon and Michael Glasgow, Sandra and Bob Daniels, and Billy Mabry; a dearly loved pet, Inky; and many loving friends. In recognition of the love and care from the New River Valley Hospice the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Blacksburg Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Johnny Loughridge with interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg

MATTOX, Howard Gilbert, 60, of Hurt, passed away Sunday, August 27, 1995. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m., Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Huddleston.

McALEXANDER, Nannie Belle, 99, of Ferrum, died Monday, August 28, 1995 at Franklin Manor Adult Rest Home. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

MILLER, Lawrence Edward,79, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Macedonia Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.

POFF, Charles H., (``Buster""), 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 28, 1995. Mr. Poff was a member of First Wesleyan Church and retired from the Signal Department of Norfolk-Southern Railway after 37 years of service. He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara P. Morris; a grandson, Kevin S. Morris. Surviving are his wife, Elva G. Poff; brother, Roy Poff, Newport News; several nieces and nephews; a number of special friends including Steve and Bonnie Chewning, Tom and Diane Martin, all of Salem. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Dale Holloway. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

POOLE, Anna Mae James, 84, of Detroit, Mich., and formerly of Grayson County, passed away Monday, August 28, 1995. She was the widow of Reid Poole. Funeral and burial will be in Detroit, Mich. Courtesy of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

RADLER, Margaret P., 80, of Palmetto, Fla., died Sunday, August 20, 1995. Funeral was Thursday, August 24, 1995, Kicliter Funeral Home, Palmetto, Fla.

RAMSEY, Kermit A., 92, of Martinsville, died Monday, August 28, 1995. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m., McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.

RATCLIFFE, Lee Roy, 68, of Pilot, died Saturday, August 26, 1995 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Sally Spencer Ratcliffe; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Tanya Ratcliffe, Roger and Carolyn Ratcliffe; two brothers, Robert Ratcliffe, George Ratcliffe, all of Pilot; two sisters, Nancy Altice, Salem, Sue Kouzoure, Chicago, Ill.; one grandson, Cory James Ratcliffe. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Leon Alley with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family request flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

SCRUGGS, Lillie Hipes Leslie, 72, of Glen Wilton, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Glen Wilton United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

SEHEN, John B., 35, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, August 26, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.

SEVERA, Donald Stephen Jr., 17, of Goodview, passed away Sunday, August 27, 1995. Donald was a student at Staunton River High School. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Brenda Severa; brother, Marshall Severa; sister, Amanda Severa; grandmothers, Marlene Severa and Doris Via; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins; and many loving friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1995 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Goodview Baptist C hurch Cemetery, Bedford County. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel

SMITH, John Lunsford, 54, of Roanoke died Tuesday, August 22, 1995. Services have been postponed until a later date. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

SMITHERS, Lillie Mae, 58, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, August 27,1995. Funeral from Flora Funeral Chapel, 3 p.m. Tuesday.

SNOW, Jeffery Claude, 39, of Galax, passed away Sundya, August 27, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

STAFFORD, Beverly Jamison, 69, of Richmond, died Monday, August 28, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Arnold (``Sonny"") Stafford; two daughters, Cindy Lassiter of Glen Allen, Janice Thomas of Richmond; four grandchildren; in addition, she is survived by two brothers, Malcolm L. Jamison of Roanoke and Barry R. Jamison of Richmond; one sister, Violet Jamison Penick of Vinton; three step sisters, Mae Donnelly of Baltimore, Md., Beverly Kirby and Peggy Dickson both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday. The remains rest at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Rd., Glen Allen, Va. In lieu of food or flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West End Assembly of God Church, 401 Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229.

THOMPSON, Joan Fox 65, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 28, 1995. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

WALTERS, Jack Edward, (""Frog""), 66, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 28, 1995, at his residence. Jack was retired from the East End Shop of Norfolk & Western Railway with 42 years service. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Lucas Walters; his daughters, Cathy W. Cadd, Rebecca W. Blankenship, both of Roanoke; a son-in-law, James R. Cadd, Vinton; four grandchildren, Lori Mullen, Robin Dillon, Jim Cadd, Jenna Blankenship; a special great-grandson, Joseph Mullen; two great-grandchildren, Jamie and Nicky Dillon; two sisters, Edna Chockley, Goodview, Cleo Gilliand and her husband, George, Stow, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mary Roop and her husband, Joe, Roanoke; a brother-in-law, Manuel Lucas, Roanoke; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Wednesday, August 30, 3 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating . Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel.

WEDDLE, Bettie Jane Ashby, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 28, 1995. She was the widow of Vance Weddle. Survivors include six daughters, Mary W. Finch, Moneta, Barbara Whorley, Bedford, Julia Stafford, Roanoke, Jean Cook, Goodview, Louise Reed, Hardy, Nancy Kerns, Vinton; one son, Joe Weddle, Greer, S.C.; one brother, Oscar Ashby, Roanoke; also 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, August 31,1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Winters officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

WHITEHEAD, Sherry Davis, 49, of Covington, died Sunday, August 27, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

WOODS, Pearlie Sparks, 94, of Covington, died Monday, August 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

WRIGHT, Lucy H. 90, of 1785 Longwood Ave., Bedford passed away, Saturday, August 26, 1995, in Prince George Hospital, Blandenburg Maryland, after a short illness. She was a faithful member of Lovely Zion Baptist Church, in Bedford where she served on the Deaconess Board and the Missionary. Those she leaves to mourn her loss; two sons, James Wright, Bedford, Riley H. Wright, Blandenburg Md; three daughters, Julia Evans and Ruth Scott, both of Washington D.C., Regina Jackson, Bedford; two daughters-in-law, Clara Wright, Brenda Wright; one son-in-law, Rosetta Scott; 19 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 1995 at the Lovely Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Longwood Family Cemetery in Bedford. The remains will lay in state 2 hours prior to service. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.