ROANOKE TIMES 

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

DATE: SATURDAY, September 16, 1995                   TAG: 9509180069
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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AARON, John Robert, 82, of 906 Jefferson Circle, Martinsville, died Friday, September 15, 1995, at his residence. He was born in November 8, 1912 the son of the late John Reid Aaron and Jessie Stanley Aaron. He was a retired secretary-treasurer of Stanley Furniture with 42 years service. He served in the U.S. Army 29th Division, 116th Infantry during World War II, was a member of Pannill Post of the American Legion, a member of Elks Club, was member and former secretary-treasurer for 29th Division Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he was a member of Shepp-Lane Sunday School Class, attended William and Mary University and was a graduate of National Business College, Roanoke. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gertrude Fowlkes Aaron of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Roberta) Powell of King William, Mary A. Styne of Daleville, Mrs. Michael (Maggie) Cronise of Martinsville, Mrs. Roger (Jeannie) Walker of Boothwyn, Pa., Mrs. Fred (Catherine) Kennedy of Martinsville; grandchildren, Robbie Powell, Gretchen and Stan Styne, Alison Cronise, Addie and John Frank Walker, Melissa Anne Kennedy, Graveside services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard of Martinsville, Henry County by Mr. Lowell Altizer. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McKee's Funeral Home, Martinsville. Memorials may be made to the Alzehimers and Related Disorders Association, P.O. Box 15622, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27113 or same program at Duke University.

AKER, Maude Jane Dean, 96, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, September 13, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville

ALLHANDS, Arthur P., 79, of Watseka, Illinois, died Thursday, September 14, 1995, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born February 14, 1916 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late John W. Allhands and Pearl M. Overbey Allhands. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Watseka and was an Iroquois Co. Sheriff's Deputy for over 30 years. He was a past president of Iroquois Co. Law Enforcement Association, and ESDA Volunteer for Iroquois Co. for 12 years and a farmer in Iroquois Co. for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth L. Davis Allhands. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Susan Allhands, Watseka, Ill.; three daughters and one son-in-law, Sherry and Terry George, Cissna Park, Ill., Linda Burns, Champaign, Ill., and Carol L ewis, Salem, Va.; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18, 1995, at First Church of the Nazarene at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Tom McCann and the Rev. James Farber officiating. Burial in Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Monday. Arrangements by Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka, Ill.

BARNHART, D. Maurice, 72, of Roanoke, and formerly of Franklin County died Friday, September 15, 1995 at his home. He was the retired owner of Barnhart Gulf Service Station. Mr. Barnhart was a member of Brick Church of the Brethren for over 40 years where he served as a Deacon, Treasurer and Financial Secretary. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Trent Barnhart, of the home; son, David M. Barnhart Jr., Huntersville, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Barnhart and Gerald Thomas Burrus, Dublin; three grandchildren, Brad, Bethany and Breanna, all of Dublin; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bowman, Wirtz, Mrs. Mandy Foster, Boones Mill; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Smith, Mrs. Sylvia Peters, both of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews and one great great niece. Funeral services will be held at Brick Church of the Brethren, 3 p.m. Sunday, with Pastor Bruce E. Huffman and the Rev. Sylvus Flora officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

BODELL, Beulah Hubbard, 92, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 15, 1995 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Born in Floyd County on October 15, 1902, she was a daughter of the late Rufus and Maggie Dillon Hubbard. Mrs. Bodell was employed at V.P.I. & S.U. for 20 years, and a member of Blacksburg United Methodist Church for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Bodell Sr., and a son, Dr. Charles E. Bodell Jr. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Bodell, Blacksburg; daughter-in-law, Jean Bodell, Shenandoah; one sister, Mary Hylton, Blacksburg; four grandsons; two granddaughters; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 17, 1995 at 2 p.m. in Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Loughridge officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.

BONDERMAN, John D., 25, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 14, 1995. He was an associate with Gentry, Locke, Rakes and Moore Law Firm and a graduate from T. C. Williams School of Law in Richmond. Surviving are his parents, Warner and Bev Bonderman, Salem; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Jo Bonderman, Reston, Cathy and Nelson Harris, Roanoke; paternal grandmother, Anna C. Bonderman, Manchester, N.H.; maternal grandfather and step grandmother, Loren and Maxine Abbott, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three nephews, John,Andrew and David Harris, Roanoke; and a special friend, Lisa Hefner, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Rev. C. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to: TRUST, P.O.Box 20207, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call on Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

BROWN, Joey Richard, 39, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BROWN, McKinley Truein Sr. 52, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 15, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

CALLOWAY, Gracie Lee, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 14,1995. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gale (Pepper Hale) and James Williams, Hopkinsville, Ken.; two sons, Glenn and Pat Calloway, both of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David, Leslie and Candice; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Rochelle Hale; one sister, Elizabeth Holland, all of Roanoke; five nieces and nephews; a devoted friend, Clarence Hamlar Sr., Roanoke; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

CORNS, Warren William, 37, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Martinsville, died Wednesday, September 13, 1995. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m., Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.

DUDLEY, Parker Lloyd, 77, of Glen Wilton, died Friday, September 15, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.

FLESHMAN, Elizabeth Ferguson, 95, of Route 1, Brookneal, died Thursday evening, September 14, 1995 at St. John's Nursing Home in Lynchburg. She was the widow of Harry Hathaway Fleshman. She was born in Pittsylvania County February 23, 1900, daughter of the late George Judson Ferguson and Annie Walker Ferguson. She was a member of the Hat Creek Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Bob White Home Demonstration Club. She was a former school teacher in Campbell, Pittsylvania and Bedford Counties. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Linda D. Fleshman, Roanoke, and Mrs. Howard (Betsy) MacCord, Richmond; a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hat Creek Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Millard Stimpson, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Henderson Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and will be at her home a t other times. Memorials may be made to the Brookneal Rescue Squad or the Hat Creek Presbyterian Church.

GRIFFITH, Helen Hostetter, 71, of Branford, Fla., formerly of Christiansburg, died Thursday, September 14, 1995, while on route to attend one year anniversary memorial of her son, Officer Terry Lynn Griffith. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. (""Griff"") Griffith Sr.; and family. Memorial to be held at Cambria Baptist Church 10:30 a.m. Saturday for friends and relatives with the Rev. Robert Crawford officiating. Funeral to be held Tuesday, September 19 in Branford, Fla. First Baptist Church 1 p.m. Arrangements Daniels Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund in Branfo

rd, Fla. or Terry Lynn Griffith Youth Center, c/o Morris Chapel Baptist Church, Salem, VA.

HOUNSHELL, Samuel G. Jr., 74, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, September 14, 1995. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Calvary United Holiness Church. Arrangements by Robinson Mortuary, Bristol.

HUFF, James R., (``Jimmy''), 55, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, September 14, 1995 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He is survived by three sons, Aaron Huff, Carlton Huff, both of New York, Keith Stuart, Floyd; mother, Viola Stuart Huff, Floyd; three sisters, Barbara Jean Hoover, Anna Louise Huff, Mrs. Ronald (Clella Mae) Jackson, all of Columbus, Ohio; good friend, Ellenia Lemons, Floyd; devoted uncle, Randolph Stuart, Roanoke; other uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Manuel Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Price Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

JONES, George Roger, 49, of Lynchburg, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 1995, Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.

LONG, Lester Marvin, 48, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 13,1995. Graveside, Sunday 2 p.m. Long Family Cemetery. Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, in charge of arrangments.

MARSHALL, Earl R., 76, of Ridgeway, died Thursday, September 14, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Horsepasture Christian Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.

McCLURE, Shirley Celestine Lilly, 81, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, September 14, 1995. She was a member of Montvale Baptist Church since 1947, and was retired from the Kroger Company. She was an honorary life member of the Old Dominion Knife Collector's Association. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Lacy C. McClure; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Germaine McClure, Decatur, Ill., Kenneth and Debbie McClure, Roanoke, Carlton Wayne (Cottie) and Donna McClure, Villamont; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Dick Orr, Kingsport, Tenn.; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Trelee Lilly, Hinton, W.Va.; a sister, Gladys Lilly, Sophia, W.Va.; special sister-in-law, Mazie Nichols, Blue Ridge; special brother-in-law, E. B. Kirkpatrick, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Montvale Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 1995, with the Rev. A. C. Hollins officiating. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Montvale Baptist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

RUSSELL, Jean J., 64, of Ferrum, passed away Thursday, September 14, 1995 at Eldercare of Franklin County. Born February 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Lucy Jones. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Deborah A. Russell, Alan and Anne D. Russell, Gray Russell, all of Rocky Mount; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Mike Scott, Ferrum; six grandchildren, Kelli and Chase Scott, Ferrum, Travis, Trent, Jessica and Kristen Russell, all of Rocky Mount; three sisters, Lucy Donaldson, Alderson, W.Va., Marie Quick, Lewisburg, W.Va., Bea Sandefur, Greenville, Ind. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 1995 at St. James Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferrum, with the Rev. M.G. Goodpasture of Ferrum officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Ferrum Rescue Squad or Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department, Ferrum, Va. 24088. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charg e of arrangements.

SCAMMON, Richard B., 72, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 14, 1995. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 18, 1995 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

SHUFF, Edward L., 72, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 15, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

SPANGLER, Frances Coffey, 63, of Elliston, passed away Friday, September 15, 1995. Arrangments being handled by Lotz Funral Home, Salem.

WALKER, Robert O. Jr., (``Chick""), 74, of Virginia Beach, died Thursday, September 14, 1995. He was born in Richmond on October 17, 1920, a son of the late Robert Otey Walker Sr. and Kate Freeman Walker. He is survived by his wife, Lois W. Walker; two sons, Robert O. Walker III and James Freeman Walker, all of Virginia Beach; a sister, Mrs. Glenn W. ``Sadie Jane"" Tharp, Bedford; five grandchildren; a nephews. W. D. ``Skip"" Tharp, Bedford; and a great-nephew, Christopher Freeman Tharp, Richmond. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 1995, at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Burial will follow in the Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Memorials may be made to the Bedford Public Library, 321 N. Bridge St., Bedford, Va. 24523. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel.

WILLIAMS, Herman D. 62, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 15, 1995, in the Salem Veterans Hospital. He was a retired roofer and had also been an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Doris S. Williams; daughters, Tammy Wilson of Tampa, Fla., Debra Williams of Goodview; stepdaughters, Bonnie and husband, Bobbie Gillispie of Roanoke, Sharon and husband, Donald Akers of Copper Hill; stepsons, Charles and wife, Brenda Spradlin, Roger L. Spradlin, Timothy W. Spradlin, Jerry R. Spradlin, all of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Houston and Florence Williams; sister, Mary Williams, all of Salem. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18, 1995, at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem with Pastor Ira Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in the Churchill Cemetery in Salem. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

WRAY, Ernest David, 79, of Rocky Mount and Baldwin City, Kan., died Friday morning, September 15, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Shuck Wray and one granddaughter. Surviving are his wife, Opal B. Wray; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Harley Davison, Dallas, Ore., Mary Alice and Dennis Flory, Lawrence, Kan; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; stepchildren and spouses, Bonnie and Donald Beckner, Roanoke, Billy and Emily Boone, Ferrum, C.D. and Myra Boone, Modesta, Calif., Joe and Rhonda Boone, Ferrum, Terry and Sheryl Boone, Modesta, Calif., Connie and Melvin Riffey, Pendleton, Ind., Keith and Mimi Boone, Rocky Mount, Cindy and Brad Brooks, Rocky Mount, twen ty-six stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Home Brethren officiating. Funeral and burial services will follow in rural Baldwin, Kan. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. 


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