Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, November 26, 1995                   TAG: 9511270072
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MARLLES, Ruth Marie, 67, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Marlles, and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jay B. and Alice D. Marlles, Orlando, Fla., Jack (John) R. and Robin Marlles, Phillip L. Marlles and David A. Marlles. Graveside services will be conducted at a later date at Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, N.J. Those wishing to may make memorial contribuions to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554.

ADAMS, Lena Wray, 63, of Route 10, Martinsville, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Stanleytown Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.

ALDERMAN, Eleanor Cox, 70, of Chester, Pa., and formerly of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 22, 1995. Arrangements by White-Luttrell Funeral Home, Aston, Pa.

BARLOW, Ronald, (``Ed""), 71, of Route 1, Austinville, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born October 18, 1924, in Ashe County, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Darl E. Barlow, Austinville; a son, Edward Ray Barlow, Austinville; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Roger Rotenizer, Ruth and Howa rd Lundy, Joye and Virgil Horton of Austinville, and Shelia and Carl Caviness of Hillsville; brothers, Fred Barlow, Montana, Owen Barlow, Delaware, Don Barlow, Pennsylvania, J. E. Barlow, North Carolina and Quenton Barlow, Vienna, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 1995, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, with interment in Coulson Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

BLACKBURN, Stella Martin, 70, of Radford, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blacksburg. She was the widow of Garland E. Blackburn. She was born November 7, 1925, at Independence, the Bridle Creek Community, to the late Leslie Martin Sr. and Donna Pugh Martin. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Emma Phelps and Donna Lee Cox, and a brother, Ernest Martin. She was a retired sales clerk with Leggetts Department Store in Radford. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Douglas Gardner, Radford; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Robin Blackburn, Radford; four grandchildren, Amanda Gardner, Scott Gardner, Martin Blackburn and Brooke Blackburn, Radford; one brother, Leslie Martin Jr., Independence; two sisters, Lucille Souther, Sparta, N.C., and Edith Anderson, Dublin, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, with interment in Bridle Creek Cemetery, Independence. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant, where the family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.

BRATTON, Oscar Bailey, 90, of Radford, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995 at his home i n Fairlawn. Born at Cripple Creek, Va., he was preceded in death by his parents, three daughters, one son and a grandson, Michael Bratton Pack. He was a retired employee of Radford Limestone. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Quinn Bratton; two daughters and son-in-law, Joyce and Larry Walker and Ruth Dodson all of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar Paul and Pat Bratton and Kenneth Vance and Janet Bratton all of Radford; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Anderson of Cripple Creek and Mrs. Juanita Davis of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 1995 at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church with Dr. William H. Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pulaski Co. Lifesaving Crew. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Seaver-Sanders and Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

BROOKMAN, Alton Delane, 66, of Christiansburg, died Saturday morning, November 25, 1995, in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Williams a nd Nannie Mae Tabor Brookman, and a grandson, Rodney Wells Spangler. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Spangler of Radford, Julie and Randy Williams, Nancy and Ricky Cooper, Laura and Eugene Cook and Ann Brookman, all of Christiansburg; his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Dawn Brookman, Christiansburg; a sister, Mildred McCoy of Hagerstown, Md., and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 404 8th Street, Suite C., Charlottesville, Va. 22902. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends there Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m.

BURRIS, Hazel Osborne, 74, of Independence, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Pine Mountain Pentacostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.

BYRUM, Joseph Etheridge, 68, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a son of the late George William Byrum and Elsie Baines Byrum. Mr. Byrum was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Coast Guard. He was retired from Norfolk Southern with over 30 years of service. He was a member and deacon of Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, a member of the Webber High Twelve Masonic Lodge #282 AF&AM and the Shrine Temple. He was a member of the American Legion, the D.A.V. and the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #197. He was a member of the Police Association of Virginia, and the Brambleton Hardee's Breakfast Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jane Carroll Byrum, Roanoke County; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rebecca Byrum Hendrick, Roanoke County, Jan Elizabeth and Gregory Winston, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Wayne and Elaine Byrum; three grandchildren, Joseph Daniel Byrum and John Frankforther, all of Maumee, Ohio, and Sydney Marie Winston, Roanoke; sister, Odelle Oliver; brothers, William Earl Byrum, George Woodrow Byrum and John Alden Byrum, all of Suffolk. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Branan G. Thompson Jr. and the Rev. Laney Mofield officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad or Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

CASHDAN, Robert Samuel, 81, of Covington, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Funeral 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

DOBBINS, Herbert H., (``Pug""), 79, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 25, 1995 in Community Hospital. He was a member of Roanoke Moose Lodge #284 and the Mason Lodge #163. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Hazel D. Dobbins; one daughter and son-in-law, Saundra and Gil Simpson; one granddaughter and husband, Stephanie and Parrish Murray; two sisters, Rosalie Bowling of Roanoke, Virginia Smith of Arizona; one brother, Minter A. Dobbins of California; and several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, November 27, 1995 at Oakey's North Chapel with interment to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roanoke Emergency Medical Services

DOOLEY, Brian Kent, 36, of Forest, died Saturday, November 25, 1995 as a result of an automobile accident in Forest. He was born in Bedford, August 15, 1959, son of Donald Kent and Patsy Ayers Dooley of 107 Springhill Circle (Springhill Lake) Bedford. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank H. and Ruth Krantz Dooley of Lowry and his maternal grandfather, William H. (Bill) Ayers of Bedford. Brian's love of life was witnessed by his involvement in outdoor sports, especially golf. He was a member of the Liberty High School State Baseball Championship Team of 1977. Following in the footpirnts of his grandfather, he enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces, serving in both the Navy and later in the U.S. Air Force deployment to Saudia Arabia during Desert Storm as a member of a Stealth Fighter Bomber Squadron. He was employed as a Field Service Technician for B & W Nucl ear Technologies. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rosalie Richman Dooley; his children, Brian Kent Dooley II and Stacia Gabrielle Dooley all of Forest; two sisters, Beth L. Dooley of Forest and Dana S. Dooley of Greensboro, N.C.; his maternal grandmother, Lillie Bragg Ayers of Bedford. A graveside service for family members will be held at Virginia Memorial Park after which friends are invited to attend a Service of Celebration honoring Brian's life 11 a.m Monday, November 27, 1995 at Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. D. Glen Langston, the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr., Father James J. Begley, Father Kevin O'Brien and Travis Patterson, Eulogist officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of his parents Sunday and at the church immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to either the Bedford Community Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1104, Bedford, Va. 24523 or the Bedford Christian Free Clinic, P.O. Box 357, Bedford, Va. 24523. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

DOUFFAS, G. John, 73, of 112 Fifth Street, Holly Hill, Fla., passed away Saturday, November 18, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Lexington, Va. He was the former owner of Douffas Jewelers, Washington, D.C., and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth; three daughters, Ann Hill, Violet Collins, and Lovada Anderson; two sisters, Helen King and Carrie Letcher; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services and burial were in Port Orange, Fla. on Tuesday, November 22, 1995.

DUFFY, Robert Gerard, 68, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, November 25, 1995 in the Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. Mr. Duffy was a former Automobile Dealership owner. Survivors include his wife, Marilou L. Duffy, Sugar Grove; son, David Brian Duffy, Elkton, Md.; brother, Norman Joseph Duffy. Arrangements by Barnetts Funeral Home, Marion.

ENGLISH, Elva Campbell, 80, of Route 2, Vinton, died Friday, November 24, 1995, at her home. She was the widow of Basil D. English. A beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by her son, David Lee English; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bill Bonham, and two grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Bonham, all of Route 2, Vinton. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, with the Rev. Burrell D. Baker officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

FISHER, John Craig, 46, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

GAREN, Mabel Dix, born March 21, 1908, died Friday, November 24, 1995, at The Berkshire Nursing Home, Vinton, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Donald R. Garen. They were natives of Chicago, Ill., and moved to Roanoke in 1973. She is survived by two sisters, Frances Fennell of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Emily Aspeslet of Alberta, Canada; children, Donna L. Cunningham and her spouse, Roy, of Roanoke; Dana H. Garen and his spouse, Helen, of Tokyo, Japan; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth J. Cohen and her spouse, Steven, of Damascus, Md., David J. Emon and his spouse, Lorri, of Smithsburg, Md., Mark K. Emon and his spouse, Deborah, of Baltimore, Md., Peter D. Emon of Blacksburg, Va. and Donald B. Garen and his spouse, Yuko, of Roanoke, Va.; great-grandchildren, Jason and Gregory Cohen and Christopher and Cynthia Garen, and several loving cousins of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Garen was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Roanoke, Va. (ECW Chapter 7). For many years, she was a faithful volunteer with Operation Head Start and the American Red Cross. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced later. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

GROSS, Bobbie Cornelia, 60, of Thaxton, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

HANZAS, Christy C., of Wayne, N.J., formerly of Roanoke, Va. passed away Tuesday, October 31, 1995. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. He was active in choir, drama and sports. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Surviving are his wife, Frances; three children; three grandchildren; two sisters, Kathryn Economys, Roanoke, Libby Chakles, Ashville , N.C.; two brothers, Thomas Hanzas, Ashville, N.C., Agamemnon Hanzas, Potomac, Md. Funeral services were held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Chruch, Wikoff, N.J., Saturday, November 4, 1995. Arrangements by Vadermay Funeral Home.

HICKENLOOPER, Virginia Ritter, 73, of Radford, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995 at Radford Community Hospital. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Sybil and G.H. Summerson of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 27, 1995 at the First Pentacostal Holiness Church in Radford with the Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Seaver-Brown Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford

KAUFMAN, Anne Bell, 81, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995. She was the widow of Herbert E. Kaufman. Survivors include four daughters, Frances Meade, Carol Williams, Gail Scott, and Jo Thomas; ten grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, November 27, 1995 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. G. Douglas Witt officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.

MABE, Ollie Poston, 68, of Pembroke, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kendall Funeral Home.

MILLS, James V., (``Mike""), 79, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

NIERADKA, Frances Craig, 73, of Aston, Penn., died Friday, November 24, 1995. Graveside 11 a.m. Monday, Camp Branch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home.

OKES, Ruby Pearl Basham, 81, of Interlachen, Fla., formerly of Radford, Va., died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

PATTERSON, Curtis, 64, of Rt. 3, Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.

PHILLIPS, R. Preston Moorer, 85, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Mrs. Phillips was born in Chattanooga, Ga. and lived most of her life in Roanoke. She was an active member for many years at Waverly Place Baptist Church and most recently at Cave Spring Baptist Church. She was an officer in the Credit Women's Association and retired from Colonial American National Bank/Crestar Bank, where she was employed in the Credit Department. Mrs. Phillips was married for 57 years to Richard Lee Phillips who died July 19, 1985. Surviving are her children, Doris P. Bentley, Mars Hill, N.C., Richard A. Phillips, Richmond, G. Douglas Phillips, Roanoke; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 1995. Graveside service and interment will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Roanoke. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

PIERCE, Eleanor A., 90, of Troutdale, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion.

RAWSON, Jack, of Bennett's Creek Landing, Suffolk, died Monday, November 6, 1995. Jack was born in Roanoke, graduated from Newport News High School in 1943, and after service in the U. S. Navy, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1949. He retired as comptroll er for SICASH Builders Inc. of Virginia Beach in June 1995. He is survived by his wife, Ann Attig Rawson; two daughters, Mary Jo Rawson and Susan Rawson Rose and her husband, Ronald; one stepson, H. Franklin Rogers Jr.; a sister, Joan Fulton and her husband Blair; one brother, Arthur F. Rawson Jr., U. S. Navy retired, and his wife, Patricia; a grandson, Adam Rawson Rose, and two stepgrandchildren, Stacy Rogers and Christopher Rogers. Burial was in Williamsburg. Contributions may be made to the building fund of Prince of Peace Catholic Church or St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Suffolk

REYNOLDS, Rev. William, (``Danny""), 33, of Wirtz, died Friday, November 24, 1995. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.

REYNOLDS, Robert C., (``Pappy""), 64, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995. Mr. Reynolds served with the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a retired sergeant from the Roanoke City Police Department with 23 years of service, and had coached youth baseball for many years for the P.A.L. and F.O.P. organizations. He was a member of Melrose Christian Church, where he served as Elder, Sunday School superintendent and Sunday School teacher for many years, and was president of District 3, Disciples of Men. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles P. and Rossie Reynolds; his stepfather, Arnold W. Crawford, and two brothers, William Andrew and Meredith Preston Reynolds. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Georgianna Reynolds; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. and Sherry V. Reynolds, Roanoke; his daughters and sons-in-law, Debra R. and Eugene Blackshear, Charlotte, N.C., Donna R. and Craig S. Sellers, Roanoke; his grandchildren, Mich elle Terry, Craig Sellers Jr., and Andrew Sellers, all of Roanoke, Heather and Bobby Blackshear, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles F. and Sandra Reynolds, New Castle; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence Reynolds and David Medeiros, Landover, Md., Betty Reynolds and Donald Hall, Landover Hills, Md., Amanda Reynolds and Allen Elmore, Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Roberta Reynolds, New Castle, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Melrose Christian Church (Cove Road, N.W.) Tuesday, November 28, at 11 a.m., with Dr. George K. Bowers, the Rev. Ken Burger and the Rev. Terry Willis officiating. Interment will be in Ross Cemetery, Craig County. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association in his memory. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

ROBERTSON, Josephine S., 76, of 2839 Bluemont Drive, Bluefield, W.Va., died Saturday, Nov ember 25, 1995, at her home. Born in Bland County, Va., she was a daughter of the late William Clovis and Sally Juanita Coburn Shrader. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Bluefield and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Robertson Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. H. T. (Mary Alice) Goforth Jr. of Roanoke, Va.; sons, James T. Robertson III and Stephen Lee Robertson Sr. of Princeton, W.Va.; a sister, Mrs. H. H. (Juanita ``Bunce"") Brewer of Rocky Gap, Va.; seven grandchidren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel, Bluefield, with the Rev. Nancy White officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grace United Methodist Church.

SAFFRON, Edward, 78, of Elks National Home, Bedford, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

SHELTON, Bertha Anne Milton, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995, at her residence. She was a 69- year member of Waverly Place Baptist Church, using her musical talents in the choir and in nursing home ministry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. (``Bob"") Shelton. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene S. and the Rev. Thomas L. Clark of Nashville, Tenn., Faye S. and Michael Cooley of Roanoke; four grandchildren and spouses, Jay D. and Pam Clark, Jill C. and Jeff Layne, Capt. Patrick M. and Nicole Cooley, and Ted S. Cooley, and one great-granddaughter, Peyton Layne. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, November 27, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Charles Hoffler and the Rev. Thomas L. Clark will officiate. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Waverly Place Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

SUNDAY, Lucy Katherine, 76, of Bassett, died Saturday, November 25, 1995. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.

SUTPHIN, Lurty, 83, of Galax, passed away Saturday, November 25, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

WALKER, Spencer Odell, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 17, 1995. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Maxine Broadnaxu, Washington, D.C.; one sister, Florine Turner; nieces, Terri Turner, Peggy (Clifford) Bratton, Penny Turner, Regina Fleming, Jean Carter, all of Roanoke; nephew, Monroe Walter of Ohio; several great-nieces and nehpews, all of Roanoke; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home

WITT, Edward Everette, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 24, 1995 at his home. He was a member of Air-Lee Court Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War. He is suvived by his wife, Barbara W. Witt; daughter, Rhonda P. Witt; brother and sister-in-law, Frank (Doc) Nelson and Faye Witt; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 27, 1995 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. John J. Hamric officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va