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

DATE: MONDAY, October 30, 1995                   TAG: 9510300115
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BRITTON, Julius A., 82, died Sunday, October 29, 1995, at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Anne Britton of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and C. William Briggs Jr. of Mars Hill, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, David Lee and Cathy Britton of North Tazewell, John A. and Pat Britton of Marion and Richard N. and Deborah Britton of Ashland; one sister, Mrs. J. R. (Dorothy) Stiff of Martinsburg, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Howard (Peggy) Britton of Raleigh, N.C., and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church, with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the River Bend Cemetery, c/o John Britton, Route 3, Box 161, Marion, Va. 24354, or the Marion Baptist Church Bu ilding Fund, 1258 N. Main Street, Martion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Servicis in charge of the arrangements.

BROWN, Nathan, 4, son of Gene and Denise Brown of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

BRYANT, Roy Eugene, 84, of Christiansburg, died Friday night, October 27, 1995 in the Radford Community Hospital. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Reecedale Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne, Christiansburg.

CHAPPELL, Alpheuf Montgomery, Jr., (``Monty""), 84, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Graveside service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.

COLLINS, Richard Preston, Jr., of Roanoke, 1944-1995, passed from this life on Saturday, October 28, 1995, at his sister's home. His twenty years of service with the Department of Defense allowed him great success and happiness as a teacher of Music and Drama in Japan, Korea, and more extensively, in Germany. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard Preston Collins, Sr., and his mother, Edna Blevins Collins. He is survived by one brother, the Rev. Danny W. Collins and sister-in-law, Pat, of Radford, and two sisters, Mrs. Betty June Addington and brother-in-law, the Rev. Charles, of Bluefield, and Mrs. Joann Logan of Roanoke. Also surviving are two aunts, Mrs. Christene Linkous of Christiansburg and Mrs. Chessie Willis of Lansing, N.C., and one uncle, Dr. Carl Collins of Daleville. He leaves four nieces, four nephews, many cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. All who ever met or knew our dear ``Dickie"" have rightly declared his epitaph, ``To know him is to love him!"" He will be greatly missed by his family and friends the world over. In lieu of flowers, the deceased and family request that donations be made to the American Foundation for AIDS Research, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor E, Los Angeles, Calif. 90036. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995 in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. by Dr. Carl Collins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel.

DICKINSON, Jayne C., 81, of Sparta, Mo., died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va.

FLEMING, Lloyd Wesley, 41, of Martinsville, died SUnday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.

GILMORE, Dessie S., 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Mrs. Gilmore was a longtime member of Belmont Baptist Church. She was the widow of Emory C. Gilmore. She is survived by a son, Frank L. Gilmore of Richmond; two grandsons, David Gilmore and Rodney Gilmore both of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Jeanette Wise of Roanoke; two great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 12 noon Monday, October 30, 1995, with the Rev. Danny Dugan officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

HARKRADER, Irene Smith, 77, of Radford, died Sunday, October 29, 1995 at her home. She was the widow of Frank B. Harkrader Jr. Surviving are two sons, Robert M. (Mac) Harkrader, Winston-Salem, N.C., George B. Harkrader, Radford; two daughters, Judy L. Harkrader and Trudy H. Taylor both of Radford; four grandchildren, Amanda J. Harkrader, Todd J. Harkrader, Robert A. Harkrader, and Mary Beth Harkrader. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Pulaski Co. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.

HELMS, Lockie Jones, 84, of Marion, died Sunday, October 29, 1995, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, served as Treasurer of the Smyth County Mental Health Association for six years and served as a Pink Lady at Smyth County Community Hospital for eight years. She is survived by one sister, Edythe Jones Gwyn of Marion; two nephews, Clayborne Gwyn and Hugh Gwyn of Marion, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Barnett's Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.

HENDERSON, Virginia Leffel, 87, of Troutville, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. She was preceded in death by 34 days by her husband, Ashby H. Henderson. A graduate of Radford University, Mrs. Henderson retired in 1969, having taught for 39 years in the Craig and Botetourt County School Systems. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Official Board, Communion Steward, and Delegate to the Annual Virginia United Methodist Church Conference. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry W. and Donna H. Henderson; grandson and spouse, Jeffery W. and Karen E. Henderson; a granddaughter, Ashley L. Henderson all of Troutville; foster sister, Margaret Josephine Woods Dudding, Salem; and a lifelong friend, Norine Ro ss Lugar, New Castle. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995, in Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Gene M. Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Union Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation, please consider the St. Mark's United Methodist Church Music Fund, P.O. Box 186, Daleville, Va 24083. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

JACKSON, Mark R., 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

KING, George C. Jr., 64, of King, N.C., formerly of Salem, Va., died Saturday, October 28, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Elva Lavender King; son and daughter-in-law, Gregory Alan and Mona King, Roanoke; daughter, Susan Marie King, Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa K. and Noah G. Gilmore Jr., Jonesville, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Norris and Loretta King, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Bob Rowe, Penn. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, Va. with the Rev. Wayne W. McCauley officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

LEWIS, Rena Shelton, 86, of Chatham, died Saturday, October 28, 1995, in Danville Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Leslie Lewis Carter. Born on May 8, 1909, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Clay Shelton and Eulalia Terry Shelton. She was a member of Samuel Harris Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, the Rev. Harold C. Lewis of Roanoke; two sisters, Eva S. Lewis of Chatham and Ida S. Towler of Danville; two brothers, Hugh Shelton and Edward W. Shelton of Chatham; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Chatham, with the Revs. Harold C. Lewis, R. Fletcher Hardy III and Thomas Wright officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park, Chatham. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at Scott Funeral Home.

MACHERAS, Theodore James, (``Ted""), 71, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 28, 1995, at his home. Mr. Macheras was born March 15, 1924, in Ohio, a son of the late James Macheras and loving mother for whom Ted cared for many years, Demetra Vahlas Macheras, who passed from this life August 26, 1995. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Roanoke, a member of the Lexington Moose Lodge, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the V.F.W. Post #1499. Surviving are one brother, John Macheras, Cocoa, Fla.; three nephews, and three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995, in the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with Father Nicholas Bacalis and the Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Lexington Life Saving and First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, with a Trisagion service at 7:30 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

MANNING, William, (``June Bug""), 64, of Glade Hill, died Saturday, October 28, 1995, at his home. Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Roger L. Manning, Jeff and Wanda Manning all of Glade Hill; six brothers, Fletcher Manning, Joe Manning, Sammy Manning, Walter Manning, Wayne Manning all of Glade Hill, Henry Manning of Wirtz; four sisters, Gracie Cundiff, Salem, Kate Davis and Frances Perdue, both of Rocky Mount, Kathleen Dillon, Wirtz; one sister-in-law, Sylvia Manning; and one grandson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday October 30, 1995 from the Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Burial will follow in the Manning Family Cemetery. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MARSHALL, Audrey, 97, of Laurel Fork, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, Marshall Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Chapel, Hillsville.

NELSON, Nellie Marie Sizemore Campbell, 84, of Selma, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

NEWMAN, Lila B., 92, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, October 28, 1995, in James River Convalescent Center in Newport News. She was born in Carroll County on September 5, 1903. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and Jordan Phillips of Branson, Mo., Lois and Gentry Semones of Hillsville, Rita and Ray Martin of Martinsville, Oleta Belle Walker of Redondo Beach, Calif.; one son and daughter-in-law, James G. and Brenda Newman of Hampton; four sisters, Maude Goad of Hillsville, Goldie Bowman of Mt. Airy, N.C., Laura Webb and Fannie Newman of Hillsville; a half sister, Virginia Willard of Stuart; one brother, Levy Bolt of Galax; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesd ay, November 1, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, with the Rev. Elmon Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Wilkinson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

NORFLEET, Winnie Mae, 90, of Oldsmar, Fla., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

PAWLAS, Walter Stanley, 82, of Bedford, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.

PLOTT, Paul Samuel Sr., 71, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 28, 1995 at his home. Born in Virginia, February 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Ora Samuel Plott and Lonie Sarah Hartbarger Plott. Mr. Plott was a member of Ebenezer A.R.P. Church, the Lexington Moose Lodge #1700 and Knights of Pythias Lodge #66. Surviving are his wife, Estelle Sorrells Plott, Lexington; daugher and son-in-law, Carole and Coray Swisher, Spotsylvania; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Jr. and Pat Plott, Madison Heights, Ronald and Barbara Plott, Upper Marlboro, Md., Harold and Pam Plott, Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Ar thur Hinkle, Lexington, Helen and Emmett Irvine, Lexington; eight grandchildren, Troy and Stefanie Plott, Kelly Boone, Josh and April Plott, Chris and Aimee Swisher, Tammy Wooten; one great-granddaughter, Kristen Swisher; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995 from the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Burns and the Rev. Will Hamric officiating. Burial will follow in New Monmouth Presby. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Ebenezer A.R.P. Church, Rockbridge Area Hospice or the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Harrison Funeral Home.

RADER, Vivian Elizabeth, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

RICHARDS, Ibra Poff, 100, of Copper Hill, died at her home Saturday night, October 29, 1995. She is survived by one daughter, Eula Richards, Copper Hill, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Wood Funeral Home.

ROBERTSON, Raymond Eugene, (``Gene""), 65, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 28, 1995. He was a Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor. Surviving are his wife, Jo Ann Robertson; daughters, Donna Hannabass, Roanoke, Linda Reynolds, Martha Jeffries, Roanoke; son, Berkley Robertson, Roanoke; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, June Clark, Stuart; aunt, Mildred Weikel, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Bill Greene. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

SHAFFER, Jessie Murray, 91, of Wytheville, died Saturday, October 28, 1995 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank L. Shaffer; her mother; and seven brothers and sisters. She was a school teacher in Roane and Jackson Counties, West Va., where she was one of the last teachers to ride horseback to her teaching assignments. She married a Methodist Minister and served with him for 45 years as a pioneer in Christian Education, Women's Issues, and Religious Drama. A resident of Wytheville for the past 28 years, she was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Wilderness Road Chapter of the DAR, Blue Ridge Chapter of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, and the Moribana Garden Club, which organization she named. She also was active in the Annual Chautauqua Festival of Wytheville, serving as its first Historian and being named in 1993 as its Grand Marshal. In 1990, she was Historian of the Bicentennial of Wythe County. Mrs. Shaffer is survived by her children, Mrs. John Roger (Patricia) Thompson, Wytheville, Dr. Frank L. Shaffer Jr., Charleston, W. Va.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Shaffer, Morgantown, W.Va., Mrs. Matthew McConnell, Columbus, Ohio, and Charles A. Shaffer, Morgantown, W.Va.; four great-granddaughters, Caitlin, Mary Wesley, and Grace McConnell and Siobhan Shaffer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 1995, at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Charles C. Burnett officiating. Interment will follow inthe West End Cemetery, Wytheville. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Frank L. and Jessie M. Shaffer Memorial Trust of West Virginia United Methodist Foundation, 900 Washington St., East Charleston, W.Va. 25301 or to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

STUMP, Howard L., 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday morning, October 29, 1995 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lelia D. Stump; a son, Bobby S. Stump, Chatham; and a grandson, Billy R. Crawford, Radford. He is survived by one son, Alonzia Stump, Roanoke; four daughters, Geneva St. Clair, Martha Spencer, Opal Crawford, and Naomi Frazier, all of Christiansburg; 21 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Church of God of Prophecy in Radford, conducted by the Rev. Cecil Frazier and the Rev. Ron Bryant with burial in the Den Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

SUMMERS, Mazie, 79, of Galax, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.

TAYLOR, Gertrude Bryant, 91, of Covington, passed away Saturday, October 28, 1995. She was the widow of George C. Taylor Sr. She is survived by two sons, Clyde Taylor and Cecil Taylor, both of Covington; one daughter, Frances Lambert, Vinton; six grandchildren, including Audie and David Lambert of Roanoke; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.