ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, March 14, 1996 TAG: 9603140079
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BARBOUR, Clyde W., 76, of Hurt, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Funeral Friday, 1 p.m. at Altavista Church of Christ. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, handling arrangments.
BERNA, Kayren Jo, 45, of Fairfield, Iowa, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 1996, at her home, after a long battle with breast cancer. Kayren was a beautiful, compassionate person who devoted her life to helping others through teaching and transcendental meditation. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Margaret Berna, and is survived by her adopted son, Dale Stephens; and many loving friends from all over the world. A memorial service was held in Fairfield, Iowa.
BOWLES, James Elwood, 66, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
BROTHERTON, Ruby Myers, 90, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center . Born in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Scott and Cynthia Mary Cupp Myers. Mrs. Brotherton was a retired employee from the Food Service Department at VA Tech. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee (Chick) Brotherton. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Bernard L. and Jane M. Brotherton, McCoy, and John A. and Linda M. Brotherton, Blacksburg; grandchildren, John Scott Brotherton and wife, Keri, Brian Lee Brotherton, Robin B. Carner and husband, Bobby, all of Blacksburg, and Rosa B. Jennings and husband, Stephen, Jackson, Miss; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, March 15, 1996 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Baldwin Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Cancer Research Society. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
CARLAN, Edward Harris, 79, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Funeral Home.
DALTON, Gregory Lee, 35, of Bassett, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Fairway Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
DeMAIO, Mildred A., of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 10, 1996 in a Salem hospital. She was the widow of Alfred A. DeMaio and a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. When she was more active, she was a member of the Nazareth Church Circles, a former member of Garden Gate Garden Club, once the head of the Roanoke Valley American Cancer Drive and involved in other community activities. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara DeMaio, Marian and William Danco, Roanoke; two grandsons, David and Douglas Danco, Roanoke; one brother, Joseph Rosano, San Diego, Calif. A Vigil Service will be conducted Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. after which the family will receive friends until 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Nazerath Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Stofft officiating. Burial at Saint Andrews Diocesan Cemetery will be followed by a reception at the church.
DeSHAZO, Grace Stultz, 91, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
DRAPER, John A., 58, of 1 Braemar Terrace, Greenville, S. C., died Sunday evening, March 10, 1996 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. Born in Roanoke, Va., he was a son of the late John Amos Draper, Sr. and George Friese Draper. Mr. Draper was a engineering manager for PCS Development Company. Mr. Draper was a veteran of the Navy and served most of his tour on a nuclear submarine. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Price Draper of the home, a daughter, Melissa S. Draper, Chicago, Illinois; two sisters, Phyllis Haislip, Buchanan, W. Va., and Carole D. Mathews, Roanoke, W. Va. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 15, 1996 in the Community United Methodist Church of Crofton at 1 o'clock in Crofton, Maryland. The family suggests that those desiring may make memorials to The Salvation Army and The Humane Society of Annapolis, Maryland. The family will be at the home. The Howze Mortuary, Funeral Directors, Travelers Rest, in charge of arrangements.
FIZER, Ernest Wilson, 87, of Rou te 1, Bedford, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Bedford County on October 18, 1908, a son of the late William Elliott Fizer and Florence Perkins Fizer. He was the widower of Virginia Powers Fizer. He was a retired brick mason, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific and was a member of Bedford Christian Church. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Doris F. and Emery Tolley; a grandson and his wife, Steven A. and Laura Tolley; two great-grandsons, Jeremiah Tolley and Shane Tolley, all of Bedford. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, March 15, 1996, at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. John P. Dunstan officiating. Military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #16. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those wishing memorials consider the Bedford Christian Church Building Fund, or the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P. O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
HARRIS, Mary Alice McKemy, 70, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, March 13, 1996 at the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Born in Rockbridge County, on December 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry Samuel and Naomi McClough McKemy. She was preceded in death by three sons, Edward V., Wayne T. and Robert R. Harris. Surviving are three sons, George S. Harris Jr., Rockport, Mass., William R. Harris, Buena Vista, and Donald R. Harris, Fairfield; one daughter, Patricia S. Ramsey of Glasgow; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry H. McKemy, Ukiah, Calif. and Cecil Ray McKemy, Buena Vista; one sister, Iona M. Price, Clifton Forge. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996 at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Lomax Funeral Home
HAWKS, Carlie Harmon, 81, of Fancy Gap, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
HUTTON, Gladys Hayter, 96, formerly of Abingdon, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon.
KINCER, Leona Kegley, 71, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, two brothers, and one son, Eddie Kincer. She is survived by her husband, Odel Kincer of the home; one daughter, Doris B. Layne of Wytheville; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Cline of Wytheville, Mrs. Agnes Arritt of Covington; five brothers, J. C. Kegley of Wytheville, Douglas R. Kegley of Pulaski, Floyd M. Kegley of Erwin, Tenn., Cecil R. Kegley of Wytheville, Payton Kegley of Charleston, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Damon Layne, Danette Layne; one great-grandchild, Chalee Layne. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 15, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Richardson and the Rev. Sonny Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery, Wytheville. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LIPTRAP, James William, Jr., of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LYNCH, Aretta Milton, 75, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born March 26, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Oscar L. Milton and Maggie Carter Milton. Her husband was th e late William J. Lynch. She was a retired employee of Belding-Corticelli, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.. She is survived by five sons, Oscar P. Goad, Randy W. Goad, Glenn B. Goad, all of Bedford, Robert L. Goad, Manassas, Albert M. Goad, Fayetteville, N.C.; one brother, Clarence Milton, Bedford; two sisters, Betty McMillian, Bedford, Lucille Brinn, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 14, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by President Jerry Ball. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
MANLEY, Robert L., (``Nance''), 92, of Big Island, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in the Bedford County Nursing Home. He was born March 22, 1903 in Bedford County, a son of the late John Eugene Manley and Ida Leftwich Manley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Tooley Manley; a brother, C. E. (Dick) Manley; and two sisters, Beulah Reynolds and Margaret Tooley. He was a retired carpenter, a member of the Big Island Hunt Club, and the Hunting Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters, Ida Jessie M. Smith, Big Island, Thelma M. Petty, Natural Bridge, Patria M. Johnson, Bedford; four sons, Talmadge T. Manley, Thaxton, Earl D. Manley, John R. Manley, both of Bedford, Wesley W. Manley, Big Island; two sisters, Mary Massie, Christine Massie, both of Big Island; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, March 15, 1996 at 11 a.m. from the Hunting Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Bill Steele. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
MAXWELL, Olaf Perry, (``O. P.''), 86, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski.
McCOLLUM, Loretta, (``Ba Ba""), 41, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord, Monday, March 11, 1996. Funeral services will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with Elder Malverse Simpson officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Friday. Friends may also call at the funeral home Thursday.
PARKS, Mary M., 83, of Route 1, Box 108, Pembroke, died Saturday, March 9, 1996, in Washington Hospital Center. She was born September 12, 1912, in Giles County, a daughter of the late Thornton Parks and Blanche Parks. She was a member of First Bap tist Church of Pembroke. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Doris Shipman of Washington, D.C.; a son, Evangelist Dan Parks of Pembroke; a brother, William Wayne Parks of Salem; a sister, Lyda Wagner of Bridgeport, Conn.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and a host of relatives and friends. A wake will be held Friday, March 15, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pembroke. Funeral services will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Pembroke at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996, with Pastor James Cooper Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996, at First Baptist Church of Pembroke.
PARRIS, Sylvia Hartman, 65, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Amos Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
POFF, Gene Tunney, 43, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 9, 1996. He was a ten year veteran of the United States Navy. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lillian Howard Poff and James Roscoe Poff. Surviving are a daughter, Christina Poff, Corpus Christi, Texas; a stepson, Bruce Bazar, Corpus Christi, Texas; two grandchildren; a twin brother, Jack Dempsey Poff, Seymour, Texas; three brothers, James Henry Poff, Roanoke, Eddie Poff, Vinton, Ballard Poff, Vinton; two sisters, Lois Lawfield, Roanoke, Shannie McKee, Vinton; two close friends, Don Maxwell, Houston, Texas, and Russell McDevitt, Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday from Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
QUESINBERRY, Beulah Gertrude, 89, of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at her home. She was born September 29, 1906 in Carroll County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyrus and Bertha Phibbs; and a son, John Edward Quesinberry. She is survived by her husband, C. Kyle Quesinberry of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Burford and Rachel Quesinberry, Staunton, James and Judy Quesinberry, Galax, Cleveland and Phyllis Quesinberry, Hillsville; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and James Padgett, Hillsville, Bertha Quesinberry, Hillsville, Rosa Mae and Samuel Fields, Hillsville, Dorothy and Jay Fleming, Collinsville, Juanita Brown, Hillsville, Louise and Reiford Harmon, Hillsville, Anita and William Haynes, Hillsville; sister, Renee Schrader, Pulaski; brother, Melvin P. Webb, Tuscarora, Md.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; special friend of family, Michael J. Martinez, Hillsville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, with the Rev. Levi Humphreys, the Rev. Winford Bowers, and the Rev. Bobby Rakes officiating. Interment will be in the Quesinberry Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
SHIVELY, Zonie Snead, 89, of Rt. 5, Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Flora Funeral Chapel.
SMITH, George Baxter, Jr. 79, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 1996. He was a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather who had a wonderful sense of humor and a real zest for life. He was a devoted member of St. James Episcopal church where he left behind many loving friends. He retired as district manger with Life & Casualty Insurance company with 40 years service. He served in the Air Force during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginny) C. Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Carmen and Tim Clower, Gigi and Tommy Price; grandchildren, Joshua and Jennifer Price, Carrie Clower; sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace Perkins, Helen Walker, Elizabeth and Oras Clark, Marie and Bob Wells; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at St. James Episcopal Church with the Rev. M. Anthony Seel Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.
SNYDER, Ernest Cline, 93, of Norfolk, formerly of Troutville, passed away Monday, March 11, 1996. He was retired from Crossroads Elementary School as principal after 20 years. He was also an assistant principal at Norview High School and was principal at Fincastle High School for 15 years in Botetourt County. He was a graduate of Roanoke College in Salem and received his Master's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg. He was a charter member and life member of Norview Lions Club, and recipient of Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services. He was a member of the Tarus Investment Club. He was an outstanding citizen and educator and a member of the Education Association of Norfolk, 1968 to 1969. He was preceded in death by a son, Peter C. Snyder, Blacksburg. He is survived by his wife, Louise Caldwell Snyder, Norfolk; daughter, Nancy Snyder and husband, Thomas C. Shoemaker, Virginia Beach; sisters, Dorothy Evelyn Caudill, Ruth A. Rader, both of Roanoke; brothers, Howard V. Snyder, Fincastle, Carl E. Snyder, Troutville; four grandchildren, Dan A. and wife, Susan Dixon, New Port Richey, Fla., Dana A. Morgan, Margate, Fla., Michael E. and wife, Kristi Snyder, Blacksburg, Stacy A. Snyder, Blacksburg; five great-grandchildren, Kendyll and Whitney Dixon, New Port Richey, Fla., Alex, Zachary and Marshall Morgan, Margate, Fla.; one former daughter-in-law, Georgia Anne Snyder-Falkinham, Blacksburg. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996, at Trinity Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Troutville, with Dr. Gene Williams officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
STAMUS, Anthony Paul, 40, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
STRONG, Leonell Clarence Jr., 75, of Wise, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in Holston Valley Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dr. Strong did his undergraduate work at Allehgeny College in Meadville, PA. and completed medical school at the Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Strong came to the Wise County area in 1965 and served as a medical doctor until 1983. Dr. Strong also served as the Wise County and City of Norton Medical Examiner. He was a retired Colonel of the U. S. Army, having served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Dr. Strong was a Master Mason of Suthers Lodge 259, Norton, Va. He was Past President of the Wise County Shrine Club and also Past President of the Powell Valley Shrine Club. He was past Shriner of the Year at the Powell Valley Shrine Club. He was past Commander of the Kazim Legion of Honor. He was a member of the Kazim Temple in Roanoke, Va. and a member of the Jericho Temple in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a York Rite Mason, past Commander of South Atlantic Shrine Association legions of Honor and also served, for over 25 years as Surgeon General of the International Legion of Honor. Dr. Strong had signed up over 600 children for the Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital. Dr. Strong was a member of the Wise Kiwanis Club and a life member of the D. A. V. He was past President of the Wise County AARP. Surviving are his son, Leonell Clarence (Lee) Strong III, Alexander, daughters, Melissa Strong, Susan Meredith (Sue) Strong, both of Roanoke; brother, Wilson W. Strong, Rochester, N.Y.; and nephew, Dr. Wilson Strong, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m Friday in the Hagy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Masonic Services will be conducted by Suthers Lodge 259 and Military Services will be conducted by Norton VFW Post 4301 and Wise DAV Chapter 56. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605-4277.
TILSON, Nettie Doyle, 94, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Arrangments by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
UNDERWOOD, Charles K., 73, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996. He was retired from the Norfolk Naval Air Station, and was a member of Penn Forest Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Glenna Carter Underwood; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry ``Joe'' and Earlean Underwood, Salem, John M. ``Jack'' and Sonja Underwood, Hollywood, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996. The Rev. Derry Gray will officiate. Interment wi ll follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the building fund of Penn Forest Christian Church
VANFOSSEN, Katherine P,. 77, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 7, 1996.
WATTS, Rosalie Lipes, 76, of Buchanan, died Monday, March 11, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Watts Jr.; and son, John W. Watts III. Survivors include her grandchildren, Mitzi L. Watts, Salem, John W. Watts IV, Roanoke, Bruce G. Watts, Salem; sisters, Dorothy L. Snead, Gretchen L. Baker, both of Buchanan. Funera l services will be held Friday, March 15, 1996, at 11 a.m. in Rader Buchanan Chapel with the Rev. James W. Tinney officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan
WHITE, Mary L., 84, of Christiansburg, died Monday night, March 11, 1996 in a Shawsville nursing home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Layne Board with burial in the Snowville Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.
WHITTAKER, Randolph L., (``Randy""), 74, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 12,1996, in a Salem hospital. He was born November 9, 1926, in Mercer County, W.Va., the second son of the late John L. and Ruth Slagle Whittaker. He retired as recovery officer with First Union National Bank. Mr. Whittaker was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mildred ``Midge"" Whittaker; a son and daughter-in-law, Glen A. and Annice Whittaker, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia ``Tish"" and Steve Glosh, Christiansburg; four grandchildren, Kelly and Scott Whittaker, Kevin and Brian Glosh; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Bettie Whittaker, Rockville, Md.; much beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Otis ``Bob"" and June Roberts, Winston Salem, N.C.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Zelma and Jack Etter, Bluefield, W.Va.; six nephews, Charles Ray Whittaker, Michael Roberts, Bryon, Bennie, Bruce, and Barry Etter. Graveside services will be held Friday at 12 noon at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Branan Thompson and Rev. James Millsaps officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
WILSON, William B., 96, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He had retired from Norfolk & Western Railway with over 40 years of service. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Salem and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys B. Wilson. Surviving family include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem with Pastor Roy M iller officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted. Donations may be made to the Salem Church of Christ Building Fund. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
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