ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, March 3, 1996 TAG: 9603040053
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
AKERS, Mabel Irene Gibson, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996 in a local hospital. She was retired from ITT and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Lee Akers Jr. Survivors include her husband, Ralph L. Akers; two daughters, Nancy L. Childress and Kaye Weddle both of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Donald Lee Catron Sr., Sherry Mitc hell, Patricia Jeffries, Melissa Light, Lisa Kaye Clevenger; three great-grandchildren, Donald Lee Catron Jr., Nickie and Jeremy Mitchell; one sister, Katherine Weeks. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Lotz Vinton Chapel
ALDERMAN, Vada Conner, 91, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Saturday, March 2, 1996 in a Stuart Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Alderman; three sons, Posey, Edd and Fred Alderman; and one daughter, Lucille Cox. Surviving include five daughters, Ruth Austin, Radford, Irene Alderman, Christiansburg, Clara Williams, Stuart, Ruby Sloan, Christiansburg, Rosetta Reynolds, Meadows of Dan; three sons, Glenn Alderman, Greenville, Tenn., Frank Alderman, Bassett, Joseph Alderman Jr., Easton, Md.; three stepdaughters, Beulah Linkous, Riner, Edna Marshall, Vesta, Laura Mae Cockram, Vesta; one brother, Herman Conner, Floyd; 36 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 at Gardner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Conner Cemetery Conners Grove. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
BASHAM, Joseph Carey, 73, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
BETTERTON, William Randolph, 29, of Evington, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Finch and Finch Funeral Home Chapel, Altavista.
BOWMAN, Annie McPherson, (``Kyle''), 91, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 1, 1996. She was the beloved wife of Robert (Roscoe) Bow man for 71 years. She was born in Craig County to the late John McPherson and Sarah (Lizzie) McPherson. She was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by four sons, James, Carl, Nelson, Claud. She was the devoted mother and grandmother of four daughters and sons-in-law, Lema and Billy Leeder, Chesterfield, Deloris and Ray Price, New Castle, Anna and Robert Secrist, Roanoke, Sylvia and James Jeffries, Stewartsville; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kate Bowles, Blacksburg, Lucy Garman, Catawba. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 4, 1996, at Lotz Salem Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jesse Powell and the Rev. Elmer Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
CAPPS, Margaret Bowman, 75, of Martinsville, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services.
CARSON, J. Stull, of Buchanan, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. Born on June 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Hirst and Mary Aiken Stull Carson. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Barger Carson; sons, John Stull Carson Jr. of Buchanan and David Aiken Carson of Denver, Colo.; twin brother and sister-in-law, H. Clay and Whilden Carson of Dracut, Mass.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Hirste C. and the Rev. Gale D. Lammey of Spruce Pine, N.C.; mother-in-law, Eunice B. Barger of Buchanan, and a special cousin, Virginia Obenshain of Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. Carson was a graduate of Buchanan High School, and attended Greenbrier Military School and the University of Richmond. He retired from Norfolk Southern in 1987 as manager in Revenue Accounting, and then served as a Botetourt County Schools bus driver from 1987 to 1995. He was a charter and life member of the Buchanan Rescue Squad for 43 years, serving as squad captain for 25 years, and a past member of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Depar tment. He was a past member of the Buchanan Town Council, serving as mayor for four terms. Mr. Carson served as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Botetourt County, a member of the Botetourt County Planning Commission and chairman of the Botetourt County Highway Safety Commission. He was a past member of the Buchanan Rotary Club, a member and elder of Buchanan Presbyterian Church and a trustee of Fairview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1996, at Buchanan Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Gale D. Lammey and the Rev. Walter B. Barger officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Visitors may call at the Carson residence, 1135 Main Street, Buchanan. Those wishing to make memorial gifts please consider Buchanan Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 244, Buchanan, Va. 24066. Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan, is in charge of arrangements.
CHILTON, Beatrice Craft, 87, of Montvale, passed away Saturday, March 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Montvale Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
COPLAN, Katherine Loyd, 68, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. She was a member of Emmaus United Methodist Church and is survived by her pet dog, ""Kemp II""; devoted caretakers, Helen Carter, Lucille McMannaway and Norma Evans. A memorial service will be held at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on Monday, March 4, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Brown officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
CRITZER, Margaret Christine, 83, of Buchanan, formerly of Natural Bridge, died Saturday, March 2, 1996 at her residence. Born November 5, 1912 in Nelson County, Va., she was the daughter o f the late Charles William Roberts and Willie Launa Snell Roberts. She was preceded in death by one son, Samuel (Bobby) H. Critzer III. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Samuel H. Critzer Jr., Buchanan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Jake Moore, Natural Bridge, Gloria and Wayne Boblett, Buchanan; daughter, Judy Seay, Buchanan; sisters, Una McGhee, Nellysford, Mary Davis, Waynesboro; brother, Ralph Roberts, Savannah, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 from the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Dr. D.B. Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
DOBBINS, Ruth R., 84, of Christiansburg, died Friday morning, March 1, 1996. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday from the Auburn United Methodist Church, with burial in the Surface Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
FORD, Charles Henry, 68, of Blue Ridge, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. He was preceded in death by his father, Oakey Vernon Ford. Survivors include his wife, Rosa E. Ford; mother, Maude Atwill Ford, Bradshaw, W. Va.; daughter, Aretta Jean Billips, Princeton, W. Va.; sons, Robert Henry Ford, Vinton, David R. Ford, Blue Ridge; grandson, Charles William Leffler, Princeton, W. Va.; br other, Oakey Ray Ford, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 4, 1996 at 11 a.m. in Glade Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Phillip Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad or Glade Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends after 12 noon Sunday at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
GEIST, Harold E., 71, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, February 29, 1996. Graveside 11 a.m. Monday, Belmont Cemetery. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HENSLEY, Mary M., 76, of Stuart, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mooday Funeral Home Chapel.
HYLER, Carrie Lee Graves, 71, of Martinsville, died Saturday, March 2, 1996. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
JESSEE, Arthur C., 72, of Radford, died Friday, March 1, 1996, in Inverness, Fla. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.
JONES, Nathaniel M., 85, of Eggleston, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke.
LAWSON, Benjamin Michael, 11 days old, son of Dennis and Lisa Lawson of Roanoke, joined his twin brother, Zachary Allen in heaven as an angel on Friday, March 1, 1996. He is survived by a sister, Heather Nicole Lawson; grandparents, Alvin and Arlie Mabry and Hazel Lawson all of Roanoke; five uncles; four aunts; seven cousins. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Ronald McDonald House, 2224 Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
LESTER, Peggy Frances, 47, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Essie Weeks Lester. Survivors include her fiance, James Douglas East, Christiansburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Willie Jarrells, Bassett, Jean and Tazwell Altizer, Star Route Radford; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Elbert and Florence Lester, Roanoke, Benny and Annie Lester, Donald and Marie Lester, Floyd; three nieces, Vicky Farmer, Angie Goodyear, Floyd, Betty Jarrells, Bassett; one nephew, Wayne Jarrells, Ferrum; one great-niece, Heather Farmer; one great-nephew, Jason Farmer. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at White Rock Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
McKINNEY, Pauline Mills, 66, of Route 4, Ridgeway, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Tomlinson Funeral Home.
McLAIN, Altha H., 62, of Route 1, Goodview, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996. She was the former manager of the Hop-In Food Store in Stewartsville. She was preced ed in death by her first husband, Gerald C. Gibson. Survivors include her husband, William R. McLain; two sons, Gary Wayne and wife, Ann Gibson of Moneta and Scott McLain of Moneta; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon L. and Glenn Light of Blountville, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Gene (Cookie) Kirk of Ocala, Fla.; four grandchildren, Crystal Gibson, Vanessa Gibson, Kelly Light and Wesley Gibson, and one stepgranddaughter, Nikki Basham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, 1996, from the Parrish Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lee Chattin officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests than memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Sunday.
McMANAMAY, Madeline Saunders, 82, of Glasgow, died Saturday, March 2, 1996 in th e Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born February 27, 1914, in Campbell County, Va. she was the daughter of the late George W. Saunders and Sally Coleman Saunders. Mrs. McManamay was a retired Burler from Burlington Industries and a member of the Old Stone Church of the Brethren in Buena Vista. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alden J. McManamay. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Bill Showalter Jr., Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Catherine Osborne, Gahanna, Ohio; three sisters, Virginia Mayo, Lexington, Hazel Jarvis, Lexington, Lucille Tyree, Lynchburg; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, 1996 from the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Terry Shumaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Association. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MONTGOMERY, James Lewis Jr., 46, of Covington, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
MOORE, Leroy, 73, of Roanoke, died Thursday, Februray 29, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Monday, Coyner Spring Cemetery. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
MOSES, Maude E., 95, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996. Survivors include two granddaughters, Jennifer Price of Roanoke and Charlotte E. (William) Davidson of Cheltonham, Md.; four great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one niece; four nephews, and a host of friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
NEFF, Claude Eugene, 93, of Covington, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Monday, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
NEWCOMER, Betty Bell Riley, 82, of Rockbridge Baths, died Friday, March 1, 1996, in a Richmond hospital. She was born on November 15, 1913, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Walter Scott Riley and Estaline Nadell Plogger Riley. Mrs. Newcomer was a retired seamstress from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, and was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Mrs. Newcomer was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Leonard Newcomer Sr. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur L. Newcomer Jr. and Pamela L. Newcomer, and a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley A. Gilliam and Leonard R. Gilliam, all of Richmond; three brothers, Lewis G. Riley and Lester W. Riley, both of Rockbridge Baths, and John D. Riley of Stuarts Draft; a sister, Mrs. Viola May Lam of Waynesboro; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1996, at the Williams Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. John H. Haymaker and the Rev. Robert C. Van Gilder officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
REYNOLDS, Linda Morgan, 48, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
SHANKEL, Mildred Logan, of Abingdon, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
WALKER, Johnson Giles, 74, of Penhook, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Forrest Hill Christian Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
WHORRELL, William James, III, (``Bill""), 78, of 1421 Grove Drive, Pulaski, died Friday, March 1, 1996, in Radford Community Hospital. Born on January 2, 1918, in Renick, W.Va., he was the son of the late William James Whorrell Jr. and Floy Whiting Whorrell. Mr. Whorrell was the branch manager for Whiting Oil Company in Pulaski, where he began to work in his twenties and continued until his retirement in 1980. He was a member and past president of Pulaski Kiwanis Club, and was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps, where he was discharged in 1945. He also attended Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Whorrell was an outdoorsman who enjoyed taking care of animals. His favorite sports were football and fishing. He took an active interest in current events. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don (Gail) Clarke of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. John (Yvonne) Lavender of Bolton Landing, N.Y., and four grandchildren, Alicia, Joel, Jeannette and Jason. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Melvin Lavender and the Rev. Donna Lavender officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Morningside Cemetery, Renick, W.Va. Visitation will be after 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 6 until the 8 p.m. funeral time.
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