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

DATE: TUESDAY, October 31, 1995                   TAG: 9510310127
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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BROWN, Nathan Ryan, 4, of Roanoke, passed away in his family's arms on Sunday, October 29, 1995. After battling leukemia for nearly half his short life, he is finally at peace. Nathan is survived b y his mom and dad, Denise and Gene; sister, Megan, of the home; brother, Willie, Homestead, Fla.; grandparents, Norma Massie, Bill and Helen Brown, Wilson Potts, all of Roanoke; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Mike Dowling, Sterling, Donna Potts, Dana and Cary Boggs, Lynn and Earl Cauley, Tammy Cundiff, Jackie Ann and Bud Brown, Beth and Chris Shelton, all of Roanoke; a very special great-aunt, ``Granny Judy'' Cook, Roanoke; numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Nathan's name. Funeral services will be held at Parkway Wesleyan Church, 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. John Ott officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

CANNADAY, Marie Dobbins, 72, of Vinton, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

CAPONIGRO, Theresa Sabatine, 92, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 22, 1995. Funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday, Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway.

CARTER, Norma Rice, 69, of Vinton, passed away Monday, October 30, 1995, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Edwin K. Carter Sr.; one son, Edwin K. Carter Jr., Charlottesville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan C. and Carson Holmes, Lynchburg, Lisa C. and Mike Lane, Roanoke; grandsons, Jason, Justin, and Travis Bullard; granddaughters, Jaclyn, Jordian, and Jaime Lane; one brother, Kenneth Dogan, Williamsburg; one sister, Betty Dogan, Roanoke. A private graveside service will be held at Norma's request. Dr. Bill Ross, Rev. Kevin Meadows and Rev. Cynthia Meadows will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

CREASY, Virginia C. , 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Arrangements by 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.

EPPS, Joseph Oliver, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

FLEMING, LLoyd W., (Scooter), 41, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 29, 1995, at the VA Medical Center. Surviving are his mother, Frances Saul Fleming of Martinsville; father, Lloyd Jay Fleming of Collinsville; sister, Valary Lynn Lejman of Chesapeake; maternal grandmother, Edith Stultz Palmer, Martinsville; a nephew Jakob Lloyd Lejman of Chesapeake; and his stepmother, Dorothy Q. Fleming of Martinsville. Graveside services 3 p.m. Tuesday in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services. Memorials to First Baptist Church, Martinsville.

HEIZER, James Carlton (J.C.), 79, of Lexington, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Mr. Heizer was born April 16 , 1916 in Augusta County. A son of the late Byron Hogue Heizer and Edna Cox Heizer Heslep. In 1956, J.C. operated the ""29"" Truck Stop in Ruckersville. He then built the first truck stop here in the valley in 1958. Mr. Heizer was the owner/operator of the Lee-Hi Truck Stop until 1971. At that time he became a Land and Home Developer which resulted in the building of over 40 homes. He was a member of the Vesuvius Baptist Church and the Stonewall Jackson Auxiliary. Surviving are his wife Bernice Payne Heizer, Fairfield; two daughters and sons-in law, Robin Heizer-Farris and Victor Farris, Fairfield, Jeams Ann Cason and Melvin Cason, Ruckersville; one son and daughter-in law, Stanley Duane Heizer and Nancy Heizer, Covington; grandchildren, Damien Zachary Carlton Farris, Caleb Nicholas Wiloughby Farris, both of Fairfield, Donna Cason-Fitz, Charlottesville, Susan Cason Cooke and Rick, Glen Allen, Melody Cason Taylor and Andrew, Richmond, Timmy Cason and Ruth Marie, Newport News, Nathan and Matthew Olewine, Covington; great-grandchildren, Hunter Taylor, Richmond, Eric and Kevin Cooke, Glen Allen; two sisters, Charlene Heizer, Fairfield, Francis Heizer, Mint Springs; three brothers, Pete Heslep, Charlottesville, Jack Heslep, Brownsburg, Paul Heslep, Fairfield. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 1995 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Art Brumit and the Rev. Dan Stanley officiating, burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, VA. Memorial contributions should be made to the Fairfield First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

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. Mrs. Helms is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edythe Jones Gwyn, Marion; two nephews, Clayborne Gwyn, Marion, Hugh Gwyn, Marion. several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with Dr. J. N. Howard and the Rev. Pam Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Library Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church Street, Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home.

HENDERSON, James E., 72, of Lexington, died Monday, October 30,1995 in the local hospital. A son of the late Robert Henderson and Mrs. Fannie Henderson Woolens, he was born January 22, 1923 in Lexington. After graduating from the Henderson Institute, Henderson, North Carolina, he served honorably in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Randolph Street United Methodist Church, the Blue Ridge Shooters Club and the Board of Directors of the Rockbridge Area Housing Corporation. He was a retiree from Modine. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Venus Echkstien Henderson, Lexington; a son, Sean F. Henderson, Glen Burnie, Md.; and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence on Route 5, Lexington, at any time and at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 1995 at 11 a.m. at the Randolph Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Willie E. Butler, Minister. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Lexington Lifesaving and Rescue Squad. J. B. Lewis Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

JACKSON, Mark R., (``Bob""), 81, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 29,1995. He was the widower of Frances D. Stockton Jackson, a member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, and an Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Guy R. and Jean Stockton, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Stockton and Jim Hill, Winston-Salem, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Martha Gregory, Deltona, Fla.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Susie J. Whittemore, Newtown, Pa., Mary Baldwin J. and George Kinney, West Chester, Pa., Ann J. and Lewis Atkinson, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Laurence H. ``Egg"" and Frances Jackson, Winston-Salem, N.C.; a devoted friend, Betty Pullen; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with Dr. F. Tupper Garden and the Rev. Gene B. Edmunds officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials contributions be made to the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Building Fund, (1837 Grandin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015) or the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554). Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

JEFFRIES, Henry Lee, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Cletis Jeffries, Roanoke, Jarvie Clay, Manassas, Louise Patterson, Rocky Mount; two brothers-in-law, Taylor Preston, Rosevelt Preston, both of Rocky Mount; a devoted friend, Patricia Moorman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 1995, at 11 a.m. in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

JOHNSON Claude Edward 83, of Route 1, Bedford died Sunday, October 29, 1995 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Botetourt County, June 17, 1912, a son of the late Levi Joseph Johnson and Katie Vernie Rhodes Johnson. He was a Founding Member of Bedford Church of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years and an Army Veteran of World War II. He retired from Hampton Looms of Virginia with 38 years of service and had been employed by the Bedford County School Board and Bedford County Memorial Hospital. he is survived by his wife, Isabelle Craig Johnson; two sons, Nelson E. Johnson and Phillip W. Johnson; five daughters, Evelyn J. Watson, Geraldine J. O'Connell, Brenda J. Manley, Dorothy J. Looney and Diane J. Lacy all of Bedford; two brothers, James Johnson of Bedford and Willie A. Johnson of Thaxton; a step-brother, John Laughlin of Goode; three sisters, Alice J. Wolford of Bedford, Minnie J. Powell and Mary J. Jordan both of Lynchburg; also 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday, November 1, 1995 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Jones and the Rev. John R. Ivins officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to either the Bedford Life Saving Crew or the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may call anytime at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday.

JONES, Vivian Woods, 85, of Bassett, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren, Bassett. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.

LANE, Opal Dalton, 79, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995 at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, Mo. She was born october 11, 1916. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Lane, St. Louis, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael Fezekas, LaGrange, Ill.; son and daughter-in-law, William and LeAnn Lane, Viburnum, Mo.; five sisters, Cloa Nester, Mozelle Agnew, Mary Lee Dickerson, Lou Fern Hall, Frances Webb, all of Hillsville; brother, John C. Dalton, Hillsville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 1995 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Dr. David Dickerson and the Rev. Sanford Hendricks officiating. Interment will follow in C.C. Webb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

LINK, Charles Jasper, Sr. 72, Evington, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MACHERAS, Theodore James, (``Ted''), 71, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Harrison Funeral Chapel.

MANN, Hunter Arnold Steele (``Bunny''), 61, of Covington, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

McKENZIE, Geneva Irene, 70, of Galax, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Pisgah Church of Christ. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.

MINTER, Kenneth Wayne, 39, of Martinsville, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Funeral Chapel.

MINTER, Phyllis Moran, 41, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995, at her home. She was employed by ITT. Surviving are her husband, Marshall V. Minter; sons, Ryan and Kevin Minter, both of the home; father and mother, Edgar (Gene) and Dot Moran, Troutville; grandfather, Edgar L. Moran, Roanoke; brothers, Ron Moran, Maryland, Joe Moran, Troutville; sister, Mary Moran, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. John Oyler and the Rev. Michael Hogan. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

NORFLEET, Winnie Cole, 90, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. She was the widow of Richard W. Norfleet and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard W. and Betty Jean Norfleet; a granddaughter, Sharon Long and husband, Bill; three great-grandsons, William, Michael, and Richard Long, all of Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, Alvis M. Cole, Virginia Beach, Glenn S. Cole, Tampa, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside Evergreen Burial Park at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Olin Glidden officiating. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Colony House immediately following the service. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

PARKER, James Stanford, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 30, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Arnell Levicy Parker, Roanoke; mother, Sarah L. Parker, (101), Fincastle; two brothers, Brook Parker and wife, Cleveland, Ohio, Elwood Parker of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Mae Tucker, Richmond, Mrs. Malanie Jones, Fincastle; four nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm. in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

PITZER Ashby Mathews Jr. beloved husband of Lois ""Jodie"" Pitzer, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. He was born Jan uary 22, 1922, to Burnace and Ashby Pitzer. ""Ash"" was retired from Ingersoil-Rand Co., and was the owner/operator of Pitzer Pneumatic Service. Inc., A small hydraulic/pneumatic repair service in Elliston. ""Ash"" enlisted in the US Coast Guard on December 8, 1941. He saw action in Okinawa, Iwojima and the Phillipines. He and Jodi celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary, August 19th. Ashby was a devoted father and doting grandfather. Along with his wife surviving are; his son; Ashby Mathews Pitzer III, daughters & sons-in-law; Penelope Anne Pitzer Webster & husband Glenn C. Webster; Jacqueline Louise Pitzer Morris & husband Kevin R. Morris, grandchildren; Matthew Lee Webster, Sarah Kathryn Morris, & Kyle Ashby Morris. Also surviving are three Aunts; Mrs. Edna Burnette, wife of the late William B. Burnette; Mrs. Edith Carey, wife of the late Dr. Sheldon D. Carey; and Mrs. Arnita Scanland, wife of the late Horace M. Scanland Sr., seven cousins; William ""Billy"" Burnett, Evelyn Burnette Gordon of Roanoke, Suzie Scanland Carney of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Horace ""Buzz"" Scanland of Elliston, Madeline Bruce of Williamsburg, Merle Smithka of Alexandria and George Bowman of Boyce, Virginia. Once nephew; Carey Harveycutter of Roanoke. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening October 31, 1995. At the John M Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home from 6 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Ritchie officiating. Interment will be in the East Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request the memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. The American Heart Association, White Memorial United Methodist Church or the Shawsville Rescue Squad.

PITZER, Ashby Mathews, Jr. of Elliston, beloved hus band of Lois ""Jodie"" Pitzer, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. He was born January 22, 1922, to Burnace and Ashby Pitzer. ""Ash"" was retired from Ingersoll-Rand Co., and was the Owner/Operator of Pitzer Pneumatic Service, Inc., a small hydraulic/pneumatic repair service in Elliston. ""Ash"" enlisted in the US Coast Guard on December 8, 1941. He saw action in Okinawa, Iwo Jima and the Philippines. He and Jodie celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary, August 19th. Ashby was a devoted father and doting grandfather. Along with his wife, surviving are his son, Ashby Mathews Pitzer III; daughters and sons-in-law, Penelope Anne Pitzer, Webster and husband Glenn C. Webster, Jacqueline Louise Pitzer Morris and husband, Kevin R. Morris; grandchildren, Matthew Lee Webster, Sarah Kathryn Morris and Kyle Ashby Morris; also surviving are three aunts, Mrs. Edna Burnette, wife of the late William B. Burnette, Mrs. Edith Carey, wife of the late Dr. Sheldon D. Carey, and Mrs. Arnita Scanland, wife of the late Horace Scanland Sr.; seven cousins, William ""Billy"" Burnett, Evelyn Burnette Gordon of Roanoke, Suzie Scanland Carney of Gaithersburg, Md., Horace ""Buzz"" Scanland of Elliston, Madeline Bruce of Williamsburg, Merle Smithka of Alexandria, George Bowman of Boyce, Va.; one nephew, Carey Harveycutter of Roanoke. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening, October 31, 1995, at the John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home from 6 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Keith Ritchie officiating. Interment will be in the East Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request the memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, White Memorial United Methodist Church or the Shawsville Rescue Squad.

PLOTT, Paul Samuel Sr. 71, of Lexington, died Saturday, October 28, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Harrison Funeral Chapel.

POFF, Samuel Allen, 59, of Salem, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

RADER, Vivian Elizabeth, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lee Rader and her daughter, Jean Abshire. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Carolyn M. Rader; grandchildren, Edward Lee Abshire, Rick Rader, Amy Rader; great-grandchildren, Edward Lee Abshire, Jr., Charlotte Ann Abshire; one brother, Robert E. Patterson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, by the Rev. Branan Thompson and the Rev. Laney Mofield, with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

SAMUELS Mary Short, 87, of Gretna died Sunday, October 29, 1995. Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Wednesday Springfield Primative Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

SNAPP, Ticie Dove, 71, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Memorial services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home.

SPILLAN, Earline M., 77, of Boones Mill, died Saturday, October 28, 1995 in a local hospital as the result of complications following several years of declining health. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. Loving survivors include her husband, William F. Spillan of the home; daughter, Kathleen B. Spillan of Hampton; son, Michael W. Spillan of Kansas; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Spillan McRae and John D. McRae of Clemmons, N.C.; grandchildren, Margaret A. McRae and Colin A. McRae of Clemmons, N.C. Graveside Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Phillip West officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

STROUPE, William Cecil, (``Billy''), 52, of Route 1, Max Meadows, died Sunday, October 29, 1995 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Cecil Roosevelt and Willie Taylor Stroupe. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Electric Union for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Edna Faye Stroupe, Max Meadows; one daughter, Karen Denise Stroupe, Max Meadows; one son, William Jack Stroupe, Max Meadows; one sister, Mrs. Garland (Barbara Ann) Catron, Wytheville; one brother, Gary Wayne Stroupe, Max Meadows. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris and the Rev. Edward Richardson officiating. Entombment will follow in the West End Cemet ery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. Those who prefer may make donations to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Va. 24312, or the Wythe-Bland Hospice, P.O. Box 381, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.

STUMP, Howard L., 93, of Christiansburg, died Sunday morning, October 29, 1995 at his home. 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. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

SWARTZELL, Randall W., of Vinton, died Sunday, October 29, 1995. He was retired from the Ladish Company of Cudahy, Wis. after 30 years service. He was a Naval Veteran of World War II, participating in the Invasions of Linguyen Gulf, Iwo Jimo and Okinawa and received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, six Air Medals, and two Presidential Unit Citations. He served aboard U.S.S. Wake Island (CVE-65) and the U.S.S. Marcus Island (CVE-77) with VOC-1 as a Combat Air Crewman on a Torpedo Bomber. He was a member and Treasurer of St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Vinton. Surviving are his wife, Alice Gene Burgher Swartzell; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Eve Swartzell, Annapolis, Md., Patrick and Nanci Swartzell, Friendswood, Texas; grandchildren, Kevin Daude, Joel Swartzell, Peyton Swartzell; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Wendy Swartzell, Paradise, Calif.; sister-in-law, Anna Kathryn Burgher, Silver Creek, Miss. Memorial services 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 1995, at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, conducted by Dr. Harold Uhl. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Timothy Lutheran Church or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends at the church before and after the service.

TAMES, Steve, of Falls Church, Va., died Thursday, October 26, 1995. He was the brother of James C. Tames, Roanoke. Funeral in Washington, D.C., Tuesday morning.

TURNER, Virginia L., 81, of Fincastle, died Monday, October 30, 1995. Arrangements by Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, Norfolk.

WELCH, Elmer Garner, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 29,1995. Survivors include his wife, Robin Welch; one daughter, Isha Welch; one son, Gerald Welch, all of Roanoke; two custodial nephews, Daniel and Donta Payne; six brothers, Roy, Connie, and Steven Welch, all of Roanoke, Ronald Welch, Gala, Stanley Welch, Salem, Wolford Welch, Upper Malboro, Md.; four sisters, Blanche Caldwell and Deborah Welch, both of Roanoke, Margaret Vineyard, Salem, Emily Compton, Longbeach, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Jean Jo, Gladys and Veda Welch; and four other sister-in-law; seven brother-in-law; other relative and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral HOme.

WILLIAMS, Betty L., 71, of Roanoke, passed away Sulnday, October 29, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.