ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, March 30, 1996 TAG: 9604010041
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ARRINGTON, John Wayne, 53, of Redwood, passed away Thursday, March 28, 1996, after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Maynard Campbell. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Campbell Arrington of the home; one son, Anthony Todd Arrington of Redwood; two daughters, Amanda Colette Arrington of the home, Sarah Helen Arrington of Rocky Mount; one granddaughter, Amber Paige Arrington; his parents, Jack and Grace Moore of Glade Hill; mother-in-law, Viola Campbell of Redwood; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Fulton and Sandra Arrington of Redwood; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rick and Vickie Boyd of Ferrum; sister-in-law, Margie Burgess of Rocky Mount; former brother-in-law, Tommy Burgess of Boones Mill; special nephew, Randy Arrington; SPECIAL NEPHEW AND BUDDY, SHANE BOYD; special nieces, Annette Arrington, Tammi Burgess, Stephanie Burgess, Kim Boyd; extra special friends, Patty Smith and Roger Manning. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 1996, at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Comer officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday after 1 p.m., where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Glade Hill Rescue Squad, Route 1, Box 82, Glade Hill, Va. 24092. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
BONANNO, Antonio C., of Fredericksburg, husband of Ruth Hatcher Bonanno, died Thursday, March 28, 1996, at his home. A ""founding father"" of modern gemology, ``Tony'' Bonanno was one of America's best loved and most respected gemologists. He founded one of the country's first schools of gemology and one of the first gem testing laboratories. He was also the founder of the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA). From 1986-1994 he was gemology editor for National Jeweler magazine, and co-authored four highly acclaimed books in the gem and jewelry field. A distinguished fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, and master gemologist appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers, Bonanno was 79 years old at the time of his death. He is also survived by six children, Anthony Bonanno of Santa Fe, N.M., Antoinette Matlins of Woodstock, Vt., Beth Rosine Honeycutt of Floyd, Kenneth Bonanno of Fredericksburg, Karen Dehaas of State College, Pa., Kathryn Bonanno of New York, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Mayberry Funeral Home, Floyd. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 1, 1996, at 2 p.m. at Topeco Cemetery, Floyd. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home, or donations made to Mary Washington Hospice, 312 Butler Rd., Falmouth, Va. 22405.
BOWLING, Thomas Floyd, 71, of Wytheville, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Funeral 4 p.m. Sunday, Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
BROWN, Weldon Amzy, 85, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at Montgomery Reg ional Hospital after a long illness. Dr. Brown was a history professor at Virginia Tech from 1939 until 1979, when he retired as a full professor. He was the author of several books on the American Revolution, Democracy and the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College and received his Doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Brown was born in Cycle, N.C., the son of William and Sarah Allred Brown. He was preceded in death by his nine brothers and sisters; and by his wife, El Rita Wachs Brown. He is survived by his son, Dr. James E. Brown, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Patricia P. Brown of Middlefield, Conn. He is also survived by two grandchildren, James E. Brown Jr. and Rebecca Mary Brown, both of Philadelphia, Pa. Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours. Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Virginia Tech Alumni Fund.
CAREY, James A., 89, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 29, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
CATRON, James H., (``Jim''), 61, of Wytheville, died this morning, Friday, March 29, 1996, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Catron, Wytheville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Bill Jones, Wytheville, Donna Gay and John Stone, Wytheville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Kathy Catron, Wytheville, Tim Catron, Wytheville; his mother, Emma Umberger, Wytheville; one sisters, Lena Faye Crockett, Speedwell, one brother, William F. ``Buster'' Catron, Wytheville; three grandsons, Trey and Jamie Jones, and Travis Catron Baker. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the West End United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Robert Smith and the Rev. Marvin Howard. The interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The remains will be placed in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, or at the residence at 310 N. 11th St., at any time. Those preferring to do so may make contributions to the West End United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. Catron. Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville, is in charge of the arrangements.
CHURCH, Cornelius, (``Nick''), 76, of 140 Race Blvd., Marion, died Thursday, March 28, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Church was a native of Smyth County, and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He retired from the Marion Bottling and Pepsi Company, having worked there for over 45 years. Survivors are his wife, Hester Church, Marion; son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Susan Church, Marion; granddaughter, Amy Church, Marion. Also surviving are a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Barnett's Marion Funeral Home with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery, with military honors being conducted by the Marion V.F.W. Post #4467. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
CLEAR, Mary Ovelia DeBord , 75, of Saltville, died Friday, March 29, 1996 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion, Va. Mrs. Clear was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. H. F. Clear Jr. She was once a resident of English, West Va. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ches ter (Beverly) Cole, Marion Va.; two grandchildren, Mary Beth Goodman, Washington D.C., David E. Goodman, Radford University; one sister, Glenna D. Gardner, Saltville; one brother, William B. DeBord, Saltville; two stepgrandchildren, Faren R. Cole and Sarah A. Cole; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 1996, in the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with Rev. Raymond Kelly and Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday at Henderson's Funeral Home in Saltville, Va
EATON, Emily Miller, 91 of Pearisburg died Thursday March 28,1996 following a long illness. Miss Eaton was a retired school teacher in Giles County with over 45 years of service. She was a graduate of Radford College and was a member of the Staffordsville Christian Church, joining the church at an early age and was baptized in Walkers Creek. She then moved her membership to the Pearisburg First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She was born in Giles County on Dec 10,1904 and was a daughter of the late William P. Eaton and Roxie Starritt Eaton. She is survived by one sister, Annie E. Munsey of Pearisburg; a host nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 31,1996 at 3 p.m. in the. Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg with the Rev. Jesse Kearnes officiating, with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral HOme Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m
GOLLIHER, Lena P., 88, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, March 28, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Thornspring Cemetery. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
GRAHAM, Helen Kissinger, 75, of Elliston, died Thursday, March 28, 1996 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Hubert E. (``Hub'') Graham; two daughters, Drema Zimmerman, Avon Park, Fla., Melody Sichler, Beulaville, N.C.; one son, Larry Hendricks, Avon Park, Fla.; one sister, Alma Cromer, Roanoke; six grandchildren; one great-grandson ; two stepsons, Jimmy Graham, Christiansburg; Tommy Graham and wife, Lillian, Elliston; one stepdaughter, Joanne Hill and husband, Homer, Salem; eight stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 1996 at noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Everett G. Etter officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
GROGAN, George O., 50, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 29, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GRUBB, Lela Naomi, 85, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Mr. Mitchell United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
HALL, Harold Edward (``Shorty""), 65, of Elliston, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Graveside services Saturday, March 30, 1996 at noon, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Salem.
HARIG, Catherine R., (``Big C''), 67, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 28, 1996, at her residence. She was the widow of Albert Philip Harig, and a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. She is survived by twelve of her thirteen children; 18 grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. A funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 1996, with the Rev. Kenneth Stofft officiating. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
KANODE, Arnold Robert, 76, of Pulaski, died Friday, March 29, 1996. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
KINGERY, Carl I., 78, of Madison, Ohio, died Monday, March 25, 1996. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
McMANUS, Virginia Elizabeth, 72, of Radford, passed away Friday, March 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Radford. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
MERRICKS, William Frederick, (``Fred''), 63, of Martinsville, died Friday, March 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
MITCHELL, Eleanor Honaker, 61, of Blue Ridge, passed away, Wednesday, March 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Bonsack Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
MITCHEM, Floyd Shuler, 66, of Wytheville, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
MYERS, Rev. Dr. John Wynn, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
OGDEN, Jean Lotts, of Radford, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.
PLOTT, Harold Augusta, 75, of Mulberry, Fla., died Wednesday, March 27, 1996. He retired from Owens Illinois in Big Island. Surviving are his wife, Betty Plott; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold Lee and Alice Cyrus Plott of Coleman Falls; a stepson, Steve Nuckols of Florida; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Hunt Plott; and a son, Wayne Lee Plott. Visitation will be Saturday, April 6, 1966, starting at noon at the home of his son, Harold L. Plott, Route 1, Box 1246, Coleman Falls. (8 04) 299-5511
PRICE, Thomas E. Sr., of 312 Sycamore Street, Danville, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 1996, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lois M. Price of the home; three sons, Thomas Jr., Ralph and Keith Price, all of Danville; one daughter, Debra P. Wiley of Danville; one stepson, Lowell Martin of Tampa, Fla.; one stepdaughter, LaVerne Fitzgerald of Danville; two brothers, Carlton and Marvin Price of Roanoke; two sisters, Mildred Watkins of Roanoke and Hazel Walker of Hampstead, N.Y.; ten grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, 2:30 p.m., from the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel Griffith as eulogist. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Price may be viewed on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cunningham & Hughes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the residence, 312 Sycamore Street. Cunningham & Hughes Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
RAMSEY, Elvie Campbell, of Buena Vista, died Friday, March 29, 1996 in the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Va. Mrs. Ramsey was born in Buena Vista, Va., a daughter of the late William Ramsey and Mary Tyree Ramsey, and was the widow of Richard B. Ramsey. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Gilbert, Buena Vista, Charlotte Carkin, Salem; one brother, Marion R. Ramsey, Jacksonville, Fla; two grandchildren, Janet Johnson, Roanoke, Amy Panebianco, Buena Vista, Va.; two great-grandchildren, Chris Johnson and Scotty Panebianco; one great-great-grandson, Derrick Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 1996 at the graveside in Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Reynolds officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call at the home of Betty Gilbert at anytime, Arrangements by Bolling, Gross & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Va.
SEYMORE, Charles William, 75, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 29, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salem. He was a Veteran of the United States Calvary, serving in World War II. He was retired from Singer Furniture Company after 15 years service. He was an active member of the V.F.W. Post 1264 and AMVETS Post 40. Surviving are his wife, Mary Bare Seymore; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry A. and Kathy M. Seymore, Vinton; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Seymore; sisters, Mrs. Lyle (``Pauline'') Griffith, Mrs. W. F. (``Dorothy'') Countiss, Bristol, Mrs. Howard (``Myrtle'') Litton, Glade Springs; brothers, John and Sam Seymore, Meadowview, Fred Seymore, Abingdon, Tom Seymore, Glade Springs, J. F. Seymore, Orange. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, 1996 with the Rev. Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Burial, with military honors by V.F.W. Post 1264, will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Botetourt Co. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Sunday, where the family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
SIMMONS, Annie Sulic, 85, of Buchanan, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Odell Simmons and son, Charles Edward Simmons. She was a member of the Lithia United Methodist Church, the Buchanan Diners Club and League of Older Americans. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis O. and Phyllis Simmons, Daleville, Sherman V. and Dot Simmons, Buchanan, Richard A. and Anita Simmons, Buchanan; daughter, Rose Marie Lipes, Buchanan; sisters, Mary Snow, Welch, W. Va., Agnes Murphy, Brooklyn, N.Y., Katie Hall, Vinton, Stella Pollard, Fla., Biboo Corte and Louise Kowalski, both of Kimball, W. Va.; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 31, at 3 p.m. in Lithia United Methodist Church with the Reverend Steve Creech and Reverend James W. Tinney officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Lithia United Methodist Church, Route 3, Box 146C, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
SKIPPER, Hobert, of Roanoke, formerly of Bay Shore, N.Y., died March 26, 1996. He was the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth, loving father of Larry and Gary, cherished grandfather of 4. Mr. Skipper was born in Gastonia, N.C. September 17, 1925. He attended North Carolina State University and served in the Navy as a Radio Man Third Class during World War II. He operated the ticker tape machine on Wall Street, N.Y. while working for Wall Street Journal. He was a printer with Newsday in N.Y. for over 30 years. Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, at Blue Ri dge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke.
SMITH, Marjorie G., 83, of Natural Bridge, passed away Wednesday evening, March 27, 1996. Mrs. Smith was born March 14, 1913 in Lignite, Botetourt County, and was a daughter of the late James Lewis Taylor and Mary Margaret Bowers Taylor. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Natural Bridge before moving to Texas in 1990. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the Natural Bridge Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her church work, her crochet pieces, and her African Violets. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Lee Plumley; and her son, Gary Wayne Smith; six grandchildren, Alvin Plumley, Terry Dame, Gary Wayne Smith Jr., Cassandra Plumley, Kristina Plumley, and John Clayton Plumley; one sister-in-law, Edra Smith. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton E. Smith. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, which was built by her late husband. The Rev. Donald Stine will officiate. Burial will follow in the Natural Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery at sunset. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Home. In honoring her wishes, donations to the American Diabetes Association, or the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.
SMITH, Robert A., (``Duke''), 73, of Bassett, died Friday, March 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Bassett Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.
TERRY, Emma C., 90, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 1996. She was born January 19, 1906 to George and Nannie Chapman in Pembroke, Va. She was a member of the Melrose Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include one sister, Irene TayLor, Pittsburgh; special friends Willie Mae Brooks, Roanoke, Mrs. Stevens; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Monday at Melrose Seventh-Day Adventist Church, with Elder Gregory Jackson of ficiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday at the church one hour prior to the services. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
UNDERWOOD, MARY Jane, 65, of Salem, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Ray Underwood. She is survived by two daughters, Mary M. Manspile and companion, Tommy Myers, Salem, Melissa Smith and husband, B. J., Salem; a son, Earnest R. Underwood, Salem; grandchildren, Melinda, Kyle, Glenn, Mitzi, Don, Mitzi, Joey, Alicia, Amanda, Joshua; brother, Tommy Dowdy, Blacksburg; sister, Louise Price, Blacksburg. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receiv e friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem
WARREN, Fannie Sue Wade, 91, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, March 29, 1996. She was born December 16, 1904, a daughter of the late Samuel H. Wader and Minnie Jamison Wade. Mrs. Warren was a member of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Sontag, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Warren; and four brothers, Walter, Ernest, Letcher and Jack Wade. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Vernelle Wade, Rocky Mount; a sister, Mrs. Julie Mae Trotter, Rocky Mount; three brothers, John Ed Wade, Rocky Mount, Robert Wade, Bluefield, West Va., Otha Wade, Martinsville, Va; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Hairston Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville, with the Rev. Vandel Muse officiating. Interment will be in Warren-Jamison Family Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 7 until 8 p.m. ad will be at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Vernelle Wade, Route 2, Box 351, State Road 724, Rocky Mount Va., at other times. Arrangements by Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va.
WILBURN, Justin Hunter, 14, of Botetourt Co., formerly of Richmond, Va., passed away suddenly Thursday, March 28, 1996. Justin was a freshman at Lord Botetourt High School, a member of Cornerstone Church, and an avid outdoorsman. Surviving are his parents, Mike and Holly Wilburn; brothers, Forrest and Travis Wilburn , both of Botetourt Co.; grandparents, Henry and Frances Holland, Charlottesville, Mary A. Wilburn, David M. Wilburn, both of Richmond; several aunts, uncles, and other loved ones. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1313 Eastern Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. A memorial service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Michael W. Wilshire and the Rev. Jeff Copper. The family will receive friends from noon until service time, Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
WILSON, Clyde Martin, 62, of Hillsville, died Thursday, March 28, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
Young, Beverlye Lee, 59, of Daleville, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 1996. He was president of the Statesman Industrial Sales, Inc. He was a member of the church Board of the Daleville Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Marcheta Stevens Young; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin S. and Michele D. Stevens; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Y. and Martin Walker, Terri S. and Michael Huffman; grandchildren, Becky Sue and Alysia Walker, Billy and Steven Huffman; brothers, Morris E. Young and Kenneth P. Young; sister, Dorothy Y. Johnson; mother-in-law, Grace K. Breeden. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, l996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Daniel S. Barnum-Steggerda officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. Gifts of sympathy may be sent to Daleville Church of the Brethren or Read Mtn. Rescue Squad or Troutville Rescue Squad.
YOUNG, Ruth Mae, 77, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
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