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

DATE: SATURDAY, September 9, 1995                   TAG: 9509110108
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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ALLISON, Jack Brown, 64, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 7, 1995. Mr. Allison was a former N & W Railway employee. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ann Allison; a son, Larry Wayne Allison, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and James Henderson, Vinton, Wanda and James Evans, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Amanda Henderson, Allyson Henderson, Melissa Montgomery; his mother-in-law, Mabel Marie Eades, Roanoke; brother-in-law, Anthony Eades, Roanoke; his half sister, Peggy Lucille MacLean, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at noon Monday, September 11, 1995, with the Rev. Harry E. Leland and the Rev. Mott A. Cumby Jr. officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

ARGABRIGHT, Etta Fisher, 86, of Starlight Lane, Roanoke County, died Friday, September 8, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy C. Argabright; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and William (Bill) Byrd. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Loulie Belle Argabright; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaVerne and Rufus Brown, Gloria and Hugh Poage; six grandchildren, Lamanda Parrish, Brian Argabright, Michael Brown, Kenneth Brown, Lee Poage, John Poage; six great-grandchildren; six sisters, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law, Dorothy and Lewis Angell, Bertha Hartman, Virginia Edwards, Janie Richards, Nettie Sink, Frances Dangerfield, Annie Fisher. Funeral services will be conducted at Boones Chapel Church of the Brethr en at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 1995, with Lester Reed and Leonard Martin officiating. Interment in Argabright Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

ASBURY, Maudie Mae, 87, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 8, 1995 in Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. She was born February 22, 1908 at Pulaski, Va., the daughter of the late John Jackson and Ella Jane Strader Wright. She was the widow of Thomas Edward Asbury Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ossie Ellen Marsolek, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Geraldine Taylor, Bland; one son, Gerald Asbury, Virginia Beach; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Gladys Rae Mann, Bland; one stepson, Thomas E. Asbury Jr., Lake Wales, Fla.; one brother, Lacie Wright, Blacksburg; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Talbert, White Gate; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Clifton officiating. Burial in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. Visiting will be at the funeral home and after 1 p.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

BERRY, Paul Ralph, 64, of Chilhowie, died Friday, September 8, 1995 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a retired automobile dealer, a U. S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M., a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667, Marion, and a member of the Chilhowie Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean McClure Berry; one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Lisa Berry, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Herbert Phibbs, Yorktown; two brothers, Marvin Berry, Chilhowie, Frank Berry, Maitland, Fla.; two sisters, Marie An derson, Maitland, Fla., Margaret Berry, Savannah, Ga.; two grandchildren, Brandon Phibbs and Kayla Berry. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Chilhowie Christian Church, with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Sam Rasnake officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Christian Church Building Fund, C/O Chilhowie Christian Church, P. O. Box 21, Chilhowie, Va. 24319. Friends may call at the Chilhowie Christian Church after 2 p.m Sunday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. or at the home at any time. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.

BLAKENBECKLER, Charles, (``David""), 51, of Rt. 2, Wirtz, died Friday, September 8, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.

CHAMBERS, Bertha Hughes, 74, of Covington, died Friday, September 8, 1995. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

CHILDRESS, Girlie Lee Hale, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Garden of Prayer #7. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

CLAYTON, Penny Ferguson, 39, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, September 8, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.

EARLY, Gordon Leslie, 76, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 8, 1995. He was a former employee of Shredded Products Corp. and retired in 1985. Surviving are his wife, Mary B. Early; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Wayne and Debbie Early, Robert Leslie and Ona Early, all of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Kristen Nicole Early; two grandsons, David Alan Early and Robert Leslie Early Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Katlin Leslie Early; one sister-in-law, Nettie Ellen Rogers, Orlando, Fla.; one niece, Judy Varner, Streetsburg, Ohio; two sisters, Janie Linkous and Daisy Early, both of Blacksburg; two brothers, Carl Early and Ronnie Early, both of Christiansburg; nine nieces, Nora Woo lwine, Shelia Linkous, Karen Spence, Joyce Woolwine, Eva Early, Thelma Early, Deborah Early, all of Blacksburg, Bonnie Wheeler, Roanoke, Connie Woolwine, Christiansburg; three nephews, James Early, Danville, Tony Linkous and Gary Linkous. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Monday,September 11, 1995, with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday.

FLACK, Marie Clark, 82, of Collinsville, died Friday, September 8, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.

GUENPHER, Kathryn J. Heckman , 87, of New Britain, Conn., died Tuesday, August 29, 1995. She is survived a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and William Von Appen, Roanoke. Funeral services was held September 1 at St. Francis Assisi Church and St. Mary Cemetery.

HALSEY, Nannie Suitt, 86, of Volney, passed away Friday, September 8, 1995 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was the widow of Thomas C. Halsey. She was born April 29, 1909 at Volney, Va. to Emory and Minnie Richardson Suitt and was a member of Volney Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Eve Campbell, Troutdale, Louise and Dean Adams, Piney Creek, N.C.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rex and Grace Halsey, Independence, Rev. Camet and Carolene Halsey, Tommy and Hazel Hals ey, Rev. Douglas and Jean Halsey, all of Volney; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Fannie and Laxton Hutton, Marion, Ruby and John C. Paisley, Independence, Cleta Paisley, Mouth of Wilson. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. sunday at the Volney Baptist Church, with interment in Volney Church Cemetery. The Rev. Willard Reedy, the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Joe Lambert are officiating. The body will be moved from Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., to the Volney Baptist Church, Saturday evening, where the family will receive friends at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Volney Baptist Church, C/O Mrs. Carlene Rutherford, Rt. 2, Box 15, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

HARLOW, Eva Mae Busby, 73, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 8, 1995. She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Jean Carroll Harlow and Heaven-Lee Stump. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lewis D. Harlow Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert M. and Juanita Harlow, Louis D. and Joyce Harlow Jr., William A. and Betty Harlow, Gene C. and Mickey Harlow, James E. and Shirley Harlow, Edgar R. and Jean Harlow, Gary L. and Jane Harlow; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy M. and Hal Briggs, Jeanette and Dallas Stump, Elizabeth and Terry Sprouse, Joyce and Robert Jenkins, Mary and Thomas Griggs; 28 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Kenneth Gray, with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

HARRIS, Louise Frantz, 80 of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 7, 1995. She was pre deceased by her husband Howard S. Harris Jr. Mrs. Harris was an active member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, having served in many capacities of leadership. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Howard ""Butch"" and Judy Harris; grandchildren, Gregory and Cindy Harris, all of Daleville; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Evelyn Frantz, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that memorials be made to Huntington Court United Methodist Church, 3333 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. Alton M. Washington and the Rev. Robert L. Hutchins. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.

HENSLEY, Darwin Linwood, 85, of Big Island, died Friday, September 8, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

KESLER, Larry Michael, formerly of Floyd County, died Saturday, August 26, 1995 in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his grandmother, Evelyn Shank, Check; mother and stepfather, Sadie and Charles Benn, Alexandria; father and stepmother, Leo and Audrey Kesler, Newport News; grandparents, D. Hatcher and Laura Kesler, Salem; brother and sister-in-law, Rodney and Peggy Kesler, Check; sister and brother-in-law, Christy and Bill Cleary, Newport News; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Frank Chappell, Seaford; nephew, Matthew Kesler, Check; nieces, Tanya Kesler, Check, Sarah Cleary, Newport News. Contributions may be made in memory of Larry Kesler to The Washington Hospice of Washington, 3720 Upton Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2299, or Food & Friends, P.O. Box 70601 Washington, D.C. 20024. Memorial services in his home town will be private.

LOGGINS, Edna L. Burchette, 77, of Piney Creek, N.C., passed away Friday, September 8, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday at Bakers Ridge Mission Church, Piney Creek, N.C. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.

OAKES, Wilbur Haywood, 85, of 2768 Reliance Rd., Middletown, died Thursday, September 7, 1995 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1910 in Bedford County, to the late William Henry Oakes and Ida Birdie Tuck Oakes. He retired from the American Viscose Corp., where he had been a charge hand. After his retirement he worked as a security guard, for 8 yrs, at Lord Fairfax Community College. He was a member of the Reliance United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Oakes. Surviving are his wife, Clara McMinis Oakes, of the home; two sons, Troy Oakes, Kenneth Oakes, both of Middlet own; two daughters, Betty Redomsky, Middletown, Jean Witteveen, San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Clyde Oakes, Roanoke; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 11, 1995, at Reliance United Methodist Church, with Dr. Bill Wade officiating. Burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Pall bearers will be the grandsons of Mr. Oakes. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jones Stephens City Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc., 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, Va. 22601. Arrangements by Jones Stephens City Funeral Home.

PENDLETON, Lonnie M., 65, of Stuart, died Thursday, September 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday , Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.

PETTREY, Velma D., 67, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, September 6, 1995. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Old Tombstone Cemetery, Plantation Rd. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

RAY, Addie Louise Beckner, 63, died Thursday, September 7, 1995 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home. Born March 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Henry McKinley and Ola Mae Richards Beckner. She was preceded in death by her brother, Houston Beckner, Copper Hill. Surviving are her husband, Harry F. Ray of the home; two sons, Anthony Ray, Troutville, and Jerry Ray, Roanoke; two daughters, Patricia Wisner and Donna Melvin, both of Roanoke; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, George Beckner, Callaway, and Aubrey Beckner, Copper Hill; two sisters, Dorothy Clifton, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and Clara Gould, Wheaton, Ill. Private funeral services will be held Sunday, September 10, 1995. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to MDA, The American Cancer Society, or a favorite charity. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

RICH, Linvil Burton, (``Lin''), 42,, of 601 Pinecrest Drive, Seneca, S.C., died Wednesday, September 6, 1995 at Bowman Gray Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C., after an illness of several months. He was born June 17, 1953 in Radford, Va. Mr. Rich was a graduate of Daniel High School and Clemson University. He was General Manager of Roper Auto Sales, Ford and Mercury Dealership, Seneca, S.C. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and an active member of the Seneca Baptist Church. He was a member of the Seneca Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also on the Old Stone Church Commission. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Roper Rich of the home; daughter, Diana Lynn Rich of the home; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Linvil G. Rich, Clemson, S.C.; brother, Graham W. Rich, Westchester, Ohio; his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Roper, Seneca, S.C.; two sisters-in-law, Debra V. Roper, Greer, S.C., Tricia R. Hudson, Greenwood, S.C. Funeral services will be held at the Seneca Baptist Church Saturday, September 9, 1995 at 10 a.m., with Dr. Von Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Oconee Memorial Park. Visitation was held Friday, September 8, 1995 at the Seneca Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Seneca Baptist Church, 201 Fairplay Street, Seneca, S.C. 29678. Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WARNER, James Edward, 67, of Staffordsville, died Thursday, September 7, 1995 at his home. He was born March 24, 1928 at Eggleston, Va., the son of the late Arthur L. and India Comer Warner. He was preceded in death by two brothers, was retired from Huff Petroleum Products, Pulaski, and was a veteran of th e Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Warner; one son and daughter-in-law, James Michael and Debbie Warner, Staffordsville; three daughters and son-in-law, Barbara and David J. Whitehead, Carol Warner and friend, Troy Wright, and Christi Warner, all of Staffordsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Arvil L. (Bill) and Rennie Warner, Eggleston; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Ralph Johnston, Narrows, Ruby and Claude Cruise, Bluefield, Va., Shirley and Carlton Smith, Princeton, W. Va., Doris Blankenship, Peterstown, W. Va.; four grandchildren, Matthew Whitehead, Desiree Warner, Charla Warner and Chelsea Warner, all of Staffordsville; two stepgranddaughters, Freedom Kelley, Pearisburg, Rae Leigh Nester, Dublin; special niece, April Wilson; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Riverview Baptist Church, Ripplemead, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial in the Warner Family Cemetery, Wabash. Visiting will be Saturday after 1 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Riverview Baptist Church Building Fund of Jefferson Christian Academy, Box 206, Ripplemead, Va. 24150, or a charity or church of your choice.