ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, January 15, 1996 TAG: 9601150108
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ASH, Helen Eastwood, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
ATKINS, Waddy C., 85, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 14,1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BAILEY, Earl R., 84, of Covington, died Wednesday, January 10, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
BARBOUR, Charles C., 58, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 12, 1996. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with the Rev. Alfred Prunty officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 16, 1996, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BARTON, Euell (``Slippery""), 79, of Hardy, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at White Rock Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
BENNETT, Nola Kathryn, of Covington, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
BURCHETT, S. Perry, 64, of Durham, N.C., died Saturday, January 13,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thomas McAfee Funeral Chapel-West, Greenville, S.C.
BURGER, Rolland Thaddeous Jr., 72, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, Jaunary 14, 1996. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
CHANDLER, Ruth Hanks, 73, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, January 13, 1996, in Richfield Nursing Center, Salem. The widow of Oakley M. Chandler Jr., she is survived by one son a nd daughter-in-law, Larry M. and Ann Chandler; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis C. and Jimmy Williams; four grandsons, Tony Sarver Jr., Scott Chandler, Terry Williams and Jeremy Williams; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, P. F. Hanks Jr. and Edward L. Hanks, all of Christiansburg; three sisters, Helen Ireland of Jacksonville, Fla., Kate Board of Lutz, Fla., and Faye Worrell of Sanford, Fla., and a special sister-in-law, Marrietta Hanks of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, at the Park United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mark Christian. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Park United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
COBB, Anne Judson Goode, 86, of Radford, daughter of the late Alwida Jane Driskall and Robert Henry Goode, died Friday, January 12, 1996 in a Radford hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dickenson Cobb Jr.. She was a resident of Arlington, Va. for over 30 years. She then retired to Blacksburg,Va. for the past 20 years and was a resident of Showalter Center at Warm Hearth Village for the past seven years, serving on various retirement center committees. For the past two months, she resided at Fairlawn Manor Retirement Home in Radford. She was a member of Northminster Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. She was a concert vocalist in Virginia during the 1920's and 1930's. She also did extensive volunteer work in the Arlington, Va. public school system. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Dickenson Cobb III, Raleigh, N.C., Robert Goode Cobb, Dublin; five grandchildren, Gordon D. Cobb, Fairfax, Catherine A. Cobb, Burbank, Calif., Emily A. Cobb, Raleigh, N.C., Iain R. Cobb and Alexander K. Cobb, both of Dublin; one great-grandchild, Brittany L. Cobb, Fairfax. A family graveside service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an individual church or to a favorite charity. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is in charge of arrangements.
COTHRAN, Kathryn Doss, 78, of Altavista, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lane Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Funeral Home.
DAVIS, Mary Isabelle Martin, 81, of Martinsville, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. A memorial service will be held in Benton, Ill., at a future date. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
DOWDY, Tyree Huff, 82, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II as chief commissary steward; a member of Vinton Masonic Lodge #204 A.F.&A.M, Scottish Rite, and For est Park Baptist Church, and a retired manager of Moore's Building Supplies. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marjorie Thurman Dowdy and Ruby Catron Dowdy, and brother, Lorenzo Dowdy. He is survived by his sons, T. Edwin Dowdy and wife, Betty L. Dowdy of Vinton and Otis L. Dowdy of Salem; grandchildren, Marjorie, Heath, Erin and Jessica Dowdy, and a very dear friend, Evelyn Moore. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel by the Rev. Frank W. Feather, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Masonic graveside services will be held by Vinton Lodge #204. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel
FIELDS, Eva Lear, 80, of Galax, died Saturday, January 13,1996 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Chancy Fields, Galax; daughters, Edna Brewer, Winston-Salem, N.C., Mary Bartlett, Salem; sons, J. C. Fields, Mt. Airy, N.C., Thomas Fields, Irmo, S. C., Samuel J. Fields, Hillsville, David Daniel Fields, Galax; sisters, Alma Phillips, Galax, Marie Farmer, Hillsville, Nonnie Mahan, Danville; brothers, James Hodges, of England, Bill Hodges, High Point, N.C., D. C. Hodges, Thomasville, N.C.; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Elder Jess B. Higgins and Elder Earnest Brackins officiating. Interment in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home
FRANCE, Louise Swortzel, 76, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. She was a member of Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren, and was preceded in death by her husband, Amos E. France in 1991. Survivors include a very special niece, Rosemary Losty of Windsor Locks, Conn.; three brothers, Harry Swartzel of Blue Ridge, James Swortzel of Roanoke and Charlie Swortz el of Troy, Maine, and two sisters, Mary Jane Wade and Helen Webber of Hampton. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, with the Rev. J. Richard Gottshall officiating. Burial will be in Glade Creek Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
GARBER, Ruth Boone, 76, of Lima, Ohio, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Old German Baptist Church, Wirtz, Va. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.
GARDNER, Golda Agee, 77, of Floyd, passed away at her home Saturday, January 13, 1 996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Gardner and two sons, Leonard David Gardner and Thomas Randolph Gardner. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Phyllis Gardner, Galax, Calvin L. and Nelva Gardner, Floyd, Bobby L. Sr. and Mary Gardner, Floyd; five grandsons and their wives, Wayne and Wanda Gardner, Floyd, Tommy Gardner, Roanoke, Gerald Gardner, Woodstock, Kenny and Debra Gardner, Floyd, Bobby Jr. and Joy Gardner, Floyd; two granddaughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Andy Reynolds, Check, Becky and Stephen Shaver, Copper Hill; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Riley Ware officiating. Interment will follow in Topeco Cemetery. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad or Floyd County Fire Department.
GERMINO, Dr. Joseph D., 68, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 13, 1996, at his residence. Surviving is his wife, Natalie R. Germino. Funeral services will be private. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 12 noon Monday, January 15, 1996.
GOODPASTURE, Essie N., 93, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. She was married for 72 years to the late Conley S. Goodpasture Sr. She was an active member of Belmont Baptist Church for over 70 years. Mrs. Goodpasture is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Conley S. Jr. and Dorothy Goodpasture of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Hillard Jones of Roanoke, Betty and Dewey Woolwi ne of Coldwater, Ohio, and Ruth Hodges of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Clay Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after noon Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
GREEN, Andrew Jackson, (``Jack""), 69, of Route 1, Narrows, died Saturday evening, January 13, 1996 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, Va. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born at Kimballton, Va. on April 3, 1927 and was the son of the late Leslie and Alice Fields Green. He was a veteran of World War II, where he received the Victory Medal and a Purple Heart. He was a retired machine operator for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad Company. He was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Epling Green; five sons and their wives, Larry and Susan Green, Charlottesville, Gary and Lina Green, Blacksburg, Lonnie and Debbie Green, David and Michelle Green, all of Narrows, Robert and Dawn Green, Rock, W. Va.; daughters, Alice and Jeff Weddle, Moneta and Drema Green, Sommerville, Mass.; seven brothers, John Green, Narrows, Pat Green, Roanoke, Roy Green, Great Falls, Montana, Bill Green, Eggleston, Isaac Green, Pearisburg, Vivan Green, Rich Creek, Leslie Green, Blacksburg; three sisters, Mary Martin, Narrows, Nellie Geralds, Bedford, Ann Breeden, Eggleston; and a granddaughter, Jessica Ryan Green, Narrows. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm.. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral S ervice in Narrows, with the Rev. Arnold Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Va., with graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post #68 of Narrows, Va. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
HAMBRICK, Nannie StClair, (``Nan""), 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 11, 1996. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
HARTMAN, Ira Silas 81, of Roanoke County, passed away Thursday morning at his home, January 11, 1996. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of The Brethren and a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Unijax. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret Henry Hartman, Roanoke County; two sisters, Delia Boitnott, Salem, Margie Byrd, Roanoke; two brothers, Jesse Hartman, Roanoke, Gordon Hartman, Roanoke; also several nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Maurice Wright and Geneva White officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or senders choice. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
HERRING, Myrtle L., 77, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, January 14, 1996 at Heritage Hall in Lexington, Va. She was born October 14, 1918. She was retired from Burlington Industries. She was preceded in dea th by her husband, Clyde ``Jack"" Herring. Surviving are one daughter, Arlene ``Genevieve"" Rhodes, Buena Vista; one stepson, David Herring, Buena Vista; one sister, Irene Breeden, Buena Vista; one brother, Emory Mays, Rockbridge County; three grandchildren, Ronnie Rhodes and Michael Rhodes, both of Buena Vista, Linda R. Taylor, Salem; three stepgrandchildren, David Herring Jr., Lee Herring and Tanda H. Lilly; one great-grandson and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with the Reverend Art Brumit officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
HOLLOWAY, William Andrew, (``Bill""), 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. He was a retired foreman for a truck leasing company and was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Maude Holloway. Surviving are his wife, Leota Niswander Holloway; two sisters, Barbara Wankel, Berlin, Md., Patricia Ramsey, Glen Rocke, Md.; also three nieces; five nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Newman and the Rev. Ge ne Burris officiating. Entombment in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
KEMPER, Richard Steven, 38, of Covington, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
KENT, David Cloyd, 87, of 44 7th Street, N.E., Pulaski, passed away Friday, January 12, 1996, in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born on April 5, 1908, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Dr. James Ligon Kent, physician, and Annie Donoho Bayliss Kent, artist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Combs Kent. He was a well-known commercial and portrait photographer, furniture designer and artist. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and Clarence White School of Photography in New York City. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army in the 2526th Service Unit, the official Photo Mail Section in the Pentagon, and news photographer for the Southwest Times. He was past president of Virginia Professional Photographers Association and the Rotary Club. He is survived by one sister, Margo Kent, a well-known photographer and portrait artist, of Woodstock. There will be no service. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements.
LAPRADE, Bobby Leon, 53, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MABRY, Jackie W., 68, of Laurel Fork, passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. Memorial service 3 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
MARTIN, Louise Delphine Ferguson, of Vinton, formerly of Princeton, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
MAXEY, Patricia Marie, 45, of Vinton, died Saturday, January 13, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, Daren Wayne Thompson, and a sister, Geraldine Woods Carroll. She is survived by her husband, Larry David Maxey; two sons, David Allen Thompson, Elliston, Donald Lee Thompson, Bedford Co.; stepdaughter, Davida K. ``Dee Dee"" Maxey, Ro anoke; stepson, Dennis David Maxey, Roanoke; one sister, Faye Woods Radford, Bonsack; two half brothers, Elmer Lee Smith and Dale Wayne Smith, both of Salem; half sister, Nell Fuller of Kentucky. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at 10 a.m. in the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Moore officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and also on Tuesday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
McDANIEL, John Alexander, of Buena Vista, was born January 28, 1925, and passed away Saturday, January 13, 1996. John was an honored serviceman during both World War II and the Korean War. John was a kind, generous and warm-hearted gentleman who never knew a stranger. He never turned down a friend's request for help. He was a builder, a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none. John was a wonderful father. He is survived by his wife and the mother of his children, Essie H. McDaniel; his children, Cameron McDaniel of Glasgow, Judith Bailey of Harrisonburg, Kimberly Russell of Alexandria and Dean Fox of Greensboro, N.C.; also, Ronald McDaniel of Idaho, Donna Jean Harvey of Stockton, Calif., Saylor Fox Jr. of Chapin, S.C., Arnold Fox of Staunton, Doris Fox of Roanoke and Sonya Hamilton of Buena Vista; also, his siblings, Homer McDaniel, Harry McDaniel, Dorothy Snow and Hattie Fitzgerald of Buena Vista, and Rachel (``Kitty"") Young of California. A memorial service wil be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with burial in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
MILLER, Woodrow Wilson, 83, of Lexington, died Friday, January 12, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service.
NEALON, Emma Eleanore, 87, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, January 13,1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Nealon was a resident of Showalter Center. Born in Hannover, Germany on June 28, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Adolf and Ida Homburg Remmer. Survivors include a son, Bill Hofmann, Winchester; a daughter and son-in-law, Meg and Harvey Peterson, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Michael Hofmann, John Hofmann, Charles Peterson and Tiffany Peterson; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Helene Remmer, San Jose, California. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home
OVERSTREET, William Wayne, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 13,1996. He worked in the Feed Division for Southern States and was preced ed in death by his parents, Ishmael and Nettie Overstreet and a brother, Floyd H. Overstreet. He was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by his wife, Bonnie Jo Overstreet; his sons and daughter-in-law, Harry Wayne Overstreet, Roanoke, Billy D. and Allison Sanford, Bennett Springs; his daughter, Teresa Diane Overstreet, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Cristen, Ethan, Billy and Justin; three brothers, Ishmael Overstreet Jr., Thaxton, Russell Overstreet, Dale Overstreet, both of Bedford; two sisters, Elizabeth Carter, Roanoke, Faye Overstreet, Bedford. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Raymond Ruff and the Rev. Burks Ruff officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
PEARSON, Cora D. of Rocky Mount, formerly of Lawrenceville, Va., died Saturday, January 13, 1996. She is the mother of Rev. James H. Pearson of Penhook, Va. Funeral services and burial will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday from Bethany Baptist Church, Valentines, Va. Brown's Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements.
POFF, Minnie C., 86, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
POOLE, James Kermit, (``J. K.""), 86, a resident of Wheatland Hills, Radford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 1996, from the Radford Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carrie E. (``Liz"") Poole. He was an active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He retired from Burlington Industries as Shop Foreman in 1972, after 32 years of service. Survivors include a son, Charles Byron Poole and wife, Sandy M. Poole of Louisville, Ken.; three daughters, Shelby Poole Gibson and husband, Jerry C. Gibson, Radford, Mary Poole Widner and husband, Jack A. Widner, Rural Retreat, Joan Poole O'Dell and husband, J. Richard O'Dell, Christiansburg; two brothers, Ralph Poole, Dublin, Lloyd Poole, Radford; sister, Mrs. Thelma Sawyers, Marion; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. `` . . . absent from the body . . . present with the Lord"" (II Corinthians 5:8). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 15, 1996, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2006 Preston Street, Radford. Funeral services will be held at the church on Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry C. Gibson officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Va., at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home of Radford
PRILLAMAN, Lena Edith Carter, 87, of Bassett, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
ROGERS, Opal Brewster, 79, of Covington, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
SIMPSON, Lloyd Ray, 68, of Altavista, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Finch and Finch Funeral Home.
SMITH, Janetta A., 76, of Lexington, died Sunday, January 7, 1996, in Washington, D.C. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.
SMITH, Mabel Richardson, 94, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and retired as secretary-treasurer for Lazarus Inc. in 1982 with 36 years of service. She was a member of the American Business Womens Association, the Pilot Club and Credit Professionals. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Myra S. and Harold A. Rhodes of Destin, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald G. and Barbara B. Smith of Roanoke; a sister, Eva R. Motley of Chatham; two brothers, Leonard G. Richardson and wife Louise, and Bernard S. Richardson and wife Ethel of Danville; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. Dennis Herman and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to Calvary Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Tuesday.
SPENCER, Donald C., 59, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral Home.
SURFACE, Kelly Milton, 68,of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 14, 1996 after a very long illness and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was the former owner of Surface Equipment. He is survivied by his wife, Helen Surface; so ns and daughters-in-law, Steven Kelly Surface, Frank and Leisa Surface, Jamie and Jan Surface; grandchildren, Jennifer Watts, Andy Surface, Emily Surface, Lara Surface, Carter Surface; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Bernard Sizemore; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Tootsie Surface, John and Jean Surface, Charles and Kay Surface; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at Bethel Baptist Church, Salem, Va., with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. A chapel service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Chapel, Princeton, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel.
TRINKO, Arthur R., 92, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 13,1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
TROSPER, Evangeline Wood, (``Vannie"") 94, of Salem, died Saturday, January 13, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Courtney Scott Trosper. Born in Botetourt County, she graduated from New Castle High School and in 1921, graduated from National Business College in Roanoke. Mrs. Trosper lived most of her life in Beckley, W. Va. and in the Salem area. She was a long-time member of the Roanoke County Woman's Club, where she served in several official capacities and was the chaplain for many years. She was also a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. During her life, she devoted much of her time to music. She was a pianist to several dancing schools and entertained at the Veteran's Hospital, as well as at local nursing homes. She was active in the church choir for many years. Mrs. Trosper had also authored two books of poetry: Summer Snow and Morning Glint and Sunset Hues. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Barnett of Salem and Barbara Braithwaite of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Edward Barnett of Hampton, Linda Smith of Virginia Beach and Bridget Braithwaite of Dallas, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Sharon and Wade Smith of Virginia Beach, Brian Barnett of Hampton; one brother, Wayne Wood of San Anselmo, Calif.; two sisters, Virginia Foster of Rockville, Md. and Carrie Weaver of Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem, with Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating. Interment will be in Mount Union Cemetery in Botetourt County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, 201 S. Broad St., Salem, Va. 24153 or the Roanoke County Woman's Club, 1636 Conehurst B lvd., Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
TURNER, James Coleman, (``J. C.""), 30, of Roanoke, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
VENABLE, Estelle L., 85, of Bedford, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
WELCH, Mildred Irene Moseley, 75, of Buchanan, died Sunday, January 7, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bible Believing Baptist Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
WILLIAMS, Dennis J., of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 11, 1996. He had retired from Kroger Company. Survivors include his daughter-in-law Mary Ann Porterfield Williams. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
WILLIAMS, Denny D., Lt. Col., (ret.), U. S. Army chaplain, 77, of Glade Hill, died Sunday, January 14, 1996. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
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