ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, January 9, 1996 TAG: 9601110055
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
CALDWELL, Elsie Hasseltine, (``Hassie''), 68, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 6, 1996 at her home. She was a member of Troutville Baptist Church and retired from McKesson-Robins, after more than 35 years of service. Surviving are her sisters, Janie C. Carr, Kathryn C. Johnson, both of Roanoke; niece, Diane C. Hilborn, Roanoke; nephew, Dr. Brent M. Johnson, Roanoke; three great-nieces; and three great nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by Dr. E. Ray Frazier and Dr. Darryl G. Crim. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel
BROOKS, Fannie, (``Mae""), 99, of Saltville, died Saturday, January 6, 1996 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church in Saltville. Surviving are two sons, Eli Brooks Jr., Abingdon, Frank Broo ks, Cleveland, Tenn; one daughter, Dixie Roberts, Saltville; one daughter-in-law, Betty R. Brooks, Glade Spring, Va.; one brother, Cecil Pierce, Abingdon; twenty grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 1996 in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Roberts, Rev. Jeff Wright and Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Henderson's Funeral Home in Saltville
BURNETT, Lucile Bowyer, 92, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, January 6, 1996 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Harry M. Burnett. A funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford.
CANTRELL, Ellendar E., of Roanoke, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
CAVANAGH, Lynda Lee, 77, of Lexington, died Saturday, January 6, 1996. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 20, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Lamar Renfro and Mable Lee Turner, and the stepdaughter of W. O. Turner. She was the widow of William F. Cavanagh Jr. She is survive d by three daughters, Donna Lee Young of Grandview, Mo.; Melou Peigari of Lexington, Denise Terzian of Washingtonville, N.Y.; one son, William F. Cavanagh III of Glendale, Calif; eleven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, January 10 at 2 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Furgerson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lexington-Rockbridge Area Hospice, PO Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home
CLARK, June Robertson, 64, of Rt. 4, Stuart, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 at her home. She was born in Roanoke, March 13, 1931, daughter of the late Theron E. Robertsdon and the late Juanita Evelyn Mauck Robertson. She was retired from the Patrick County Department of Social Services and was a member of the Smith River Rescue Squad. She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Clark of the home; two sons, Larry Clark of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Jim Clark of Woolwine; one daughter, Joy C. Martin of Stuart and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 13, at 2 p.m. at the Howell Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart. Memorials may be made to the Smith River Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 122, Woolwine, Va. 24185, or to the American Heart Assoc., P. O. Box 471, Stuart, Va. 24171
DALTON, Sally Jane, 88, of Gretna, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Springfield Primitive Baptist Church, Gretna. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
DANNER, Dorothy Simmerman, 72, of Rt. 1, Max Meadows, died Sunday, January 7, 1996, in the Malin Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Charles Ray and Anne Grubb Simmerman. She was a a member of the Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church and the Extension Homemakers Club. She is survived by her husband, John E. Danner, Sr. of the home; three sons, John Edward Danner Jr. of Wilkesboro, N.C., David R. Danner of Max Meadows, Harry W. Danner of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Kimberly Danner Musser of Staunton, Ray Danner of Max Meadows, Brian E. Danner of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Katie Danner of Wytheville; one great-grandson, Justin Tyler Musser of Staunton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Vaughn Earl Hartsell and Olin Armentrout officiating. Interment will be in the West End Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad or the Max Meadows Fire Department. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.
DAVIS, William Gail, 63, of Salem, died Sunday, January 7, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
FLINCHUM, Mary Elizabeth, 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 7, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
GIBSON, Charles Hascue, 81, of Salem, died Saturday, January 6, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
GORDON, Evelyn N., 91, of Blacksburg, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Survivors include her son, Ronald S. Gordon and daughter-in-law, Joan C. Gordon of Blacksburg; five grandchildren, Mary C. Gordon and Edie A. Gordon, both of Salt Lake City, Utah, William J. Gordon, Salem, Oregon, Sarah H. Gordon, Bolder, Colorado, and Kate L. Gordon, Portland, Maine. Mrs. Gordon was born in Crockett, California on September 26, 1904, to the late Katheryn and Henry Benson, and was the remaining survivor of eight brothers and sisters. She was married to the late Leonard Nelson and subsequently married to the late C. H. Gordon. Mrs. Gordon was a professional business woman, specializing in bookkeeping and accounting for more than forty years in the San Francisco area; with California Notion and Toy and Berven Carpet Corporation, both in the San Francisco Bay area; worked many years for the University of California Extension Service in Berkley, where she lived most of her adult life. In 1985 she moved to Salt Lake City to be with her son's family She moved to Blacksburg, Virginia in 1991, where she was a resident of Showalter in Warm Heath. Interment will be in Sunset View Cemetery Berkely, California. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
HALL, Lois C., 83, of Marion, widow of Frank Hall, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marion H. Morris of Silver Springs, Md.; one son, Mr. Herman Eugene Hall of Germantown, Md .; two sisters, Mrs. Ida H. Blevins and Mrs. Laura H. Jones, both of Marion; one brother, Mr. Charles H. Hutton, Marion; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews who were very special to her. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10 at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Association w/co Debbie Rogers, 576 Flower Street, Marion, Va. 24353. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2 until 3 p.m. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements
HEATON, Ruth Stowers, 74, of Collinsville, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 at her home on 109 Ridge Road, Collinsville. Born in Bland County January 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Clara Walters and Wiley Hicks Stowers. She was the owner of Heaton Specialities since 1980, having formerly been employed at Hercules Powder Co. and Bassett Printing Co. She was the Valedictorian of her class at Rocky Gap High SchooL, and was a graduate of Perry Business School and West Virginia Business College. A member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church since 1963, she had served as financial secretary, parsonage chairman, member of the Administrative Board, named Woman Of The Year in 1984 by the church, was a member of the Charles Wesley Sunday School Class, was flower chairman and active member of United Methodist Women; had been active in Cub Scouting as a den mother; was a member of Collinsville Home Demonstration Club; member and past president of both Collinsville Garden Club and Patrick Henry Rose Society; member of American Rose Society; was designated a Life Consulting Rosarian and an accredited rose judge. Surviving are her husband, George L. Heaton Sr. of the home; daughter, Joy Heaton Taylor of Winterville, N.C.; sons, George L. Heaton Jr. of Clearwater, Fla., Larry A. Heaton of Collinsville; sisters, Beulah S. Fox of Rich Creek, Evelyn S. Royer of Poway, Calif., Phyllis S. Fletcher of Dayton, Ohio; brothers, James W. Stowers of Princeton, West Va., Donald L. Stowers of Christiansburg; four grandch ildren, Daniel G. Heaton and Matt Heaton of Collinsville, and Ginny Taylor and Thomas Taylor of Winterville, N.C. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville, with Dr. Ralph Satter officiating. the Family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church education fund. Arrangements are by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
HIGGINBOTHAM, Albert Sidney, Jr. 81, of Tazewell, Va., died Monday, January 8, 1996, at Dogwood Estates. A native of Tazewell, Va. He was a son of the late A. Sidney and Eugenie Dickenson Higginbotham. He was the retired owner of Higginbotham Insurance Agency of Tazewell, Va. He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va. and the Tazewell Lions Club. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Hortense Latimer; and one brother, Walter D. Higginbotham. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Rose H. Matthews of Eden, N.C.; three nieces, Mrs. Ann Purdy and Mrs. Roslyn Black both of Gainsville, Ga.; and Mrs. Sidney Asbury of Nashville, Tenn.; several great-nieces. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. with Dr. Tom Conley officiating. A memorial service service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. Peery & St. Clair Funeral in Tazewell is in charge of the arrangements.
HILL, John William, 72, of Vinton, died Friday, January 5, 1996. Funeral changed to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
HOLLAND, Christopher P., 34, of Rosemont Road, died Thursday, January 4, 1996. Funeral rescheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, the First Baptist Church Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
JONES, Alvin, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 7, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
JOYCE, David Elmer, 67, of Boones M ill, died Friday, January 5, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Lorene W. Joyce, of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna J. and James Plott, Burnt Chimney, Terri J. and R. Arthur Kinsey Jr., Boones Mill; one son, Byron K. Joyce, Boones Mill; one granddaughter, Jordan Ashley Plott; one grandson, James David Plott; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Frances and Cleveland Turpin, Nancy Sluss, all of Danville; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, John and Elnora Joyce, Noel and Judy Joyce, Virginia Joyce, all of Danville; and several nieces and nephews. Due to the bad weather funeral services have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Flora Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Steele officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the youth ministries or benevolent fund of Boones Mill Baptist Church or the Boones Mill Rescue Squad. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
LaPRAD, Ruby Ferguson, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 4, 1996, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Clyde Whitenack and R. Harry LaPrad. She was a member of Airlee Court Baptist Chu rch. Surviving are a daughter, Carlesa Shreves Burger, Boones Mill; stepdaughter, Shirley Willis; stepson, Harry (Sonny) LaPrad Jr., both of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Crystal Shreves Naff, Jenny Shreves Flora, Bethany Shreves; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Elma Custer, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Nira Lawrence, Charlottesville; sister-in-law, Lillian Ferguson, Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. John Hamric officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Airlee Court Baptist Church or Goodwill Industries. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
LEE, Henry M., 84, of Abingdon, died Friday, January 5, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
LOAN, Walter Nelson, Sr. 76, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
LONG, Polly Bagwell, 81, of Independence, passed away Saturday, January 6, 1996. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Grubb's Chapel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
LONG, Zed Lewis Jr., 69, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 7, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zed Lewis Long S r. and Estelle Goodwin Long. Mr. Long was a Navy veteran of World War II, retired from General Electric, and was a member of Southview United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Lafon Long; son, Dennis G. Hill, Bedford County, daughters, Rhonda Long Rogers, Roanoke, Renee' Long Angles, Rocky Mount, Vivian M. Long, Salem; grandchildren, Heather Hill, Toby Rogers, Geoffrey Hill, Jason Angles, Hunter Graham; a number of aunts; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Southview United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3539 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.
LYLE, James A., Jr. 49, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Lexington. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 1996 have been cancelled. The service has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 1996, 1 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, Lexington. J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington, is handling the arrangements.
MABE, Norman Lee, 65, of Collinsville, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stone Memorial Christian Church. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Home.
MARTIN, Robert Washington, 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, January 6, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home.
MASSEY, Christine Firebaugh, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 6, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Empson Thomas Massey and a brother, Nelson Edward Firebaugh. Mrs. Massey was a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne T. and Judy Massey, Roanoke, Ronald L. and Carole Massey, Salisbury, N.C., Donald M. and Patricia Massey, Richmond; six grandchildren, Michael Massey, Angela Massey Wingo, Melissa Massey Jones, Steven Massey, Ronnie Massey, Katherine Massey; brothers, Charleton Junior Firebaugh, Elliston, Sherman Firebaugh, Roanoke; sister, Dorothy Firebaugh Adams, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the National Arthritis Foundation-Va. Chapter, 565 Southlake Blvd., Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Harold C. Lewis. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MEREDITH, Margaret Layne, 83, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
NAKUTIS, Feliksas, 88, of Radford, passed away Saturday, January 6, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
NEIL, Duncan W., 94, of Chilhowie, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
NEWNAM, Maggie Foutz, 95 of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 6, 1996. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Hilda and Murphy Scott; grandson, Douglas Scott; granddaughter and husband, Gail and Richard Jennings; great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Matthew Jennings, all of Salem; special friend, Evelyn Gordon, Sal em. Funeral services are rescheduled for noon Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad. Arrangement by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem
PICKLE, Lucille Epperly, 76, of Vinton, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
POWELL, Tennyson Woodrow, Sr. 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 6, 1996. He was a member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was an army veteran, having served during World War II. He was retired from the City of Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Darothy Hart Powell; two daughters, Nancy Cochrane, Vinton, Vivian West, Nashville, N.C.; a son, Tennyson Powell Jr., Vinton; stepdaughters, Deborah Conner, Salem, Delilah Jones, Roanoke; stepson, Darryl W. Powell, Roanoke; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Nita Derby, Franklin, Va.; brother, Paul Powell, Murfreesboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Rick Elmore officiating. Interment with military honors in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
RATLIFF, Garrett, Brett, 3 weeks, died Sunday, January 7, 1996. He is the infant son of J. Brett and Tammy Brodie Ratliff of Henry County. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Starling Avenue Baptist Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
ROBERTSON, Marvin M., (``Tony""), 54, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 5, 1996. He was an employee of Roanoke Gas Company for more than 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Rosie Ewers Robertson; a daughter, Michelle A. Robertson; a son, Michael M. Robertson; a grandson, Stephen W. Leftwich, all of the home; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert R. (``Wacky"") and Ruby S. Robertson of Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, R. T. (``Tommy Ray"") Philpott of Vinton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert W. White of Blountville, Tenn., T. J. (``Tom"") Philpott of Collinsville; Lenwood N. and Verna Ewers of Roanoke, Butch and Beverly Ewers of New Castle, Bob and Faye Ewers of Roanoke; his mother-in-law, Geneva Lemon Ewers of Roanoke, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret and Roger Lacy of Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Vinton First Aid Crew, 110 West Jackson Avenue, Vinton, Va. 24179. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. William K. Rogers. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SAUL, Galen D., 71, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
STANLEY, Viola Estelle, 63, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 6, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Oakey's North Chapel.
STEWART, Lewis Jerome, 46, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 7, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
STONE, Martha H., 80, of Bassett, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tomlinson Funeral Home. Chapel.
TRENT, Minnie Beulah West, 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 8, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
WOLFE, Charles William 72, of Martinsville, died Friday, January 5, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Funeral Home.
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