ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, April 1, 1996 TAG: 9604010142
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
AMOS, Cora Blanche Simmons, 86, of Hardy, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
BAKER, Corine Mary, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Graveside services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Monticello Memorial Park, Charlottesville. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BLEVINS, Lonnie Benjamin, 88, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, March 31, 1996, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was the owner/operator of Blevins Fix-it Shop, and was the oldest Snapper lawn mower dealership in Southwest Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Blevins Surber of Marion; two grandsons, Lonnie Ralph Haga of Marion and Forrest Kendall Haga of Glade Spring, and six great-grandchildren, Anthony Ralph Haga, Joel Colin Haga, Anna Haga Torres, Michael Forrest Haga, Naomi Bradley Haga and Dakota Benjamin Haga. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, with Elder Daniel C. Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Newberry Funeral Home, Chilhowie, is in charge of the arrangements
BOOTHE, Virginia Elizabeth, 76, of Fairlawn, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
BOWLES, Geneva Belle, 85, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil L. Bowles; one daughter, and two sons. Mrs. Bowles is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Richard Tyree, Phyllis and Calvin Cumbie, Sharon and Charles Powers, Kathy and Dale White, all of Roanoke, and Shirley and Calvin DeLong of Hilliard, Ohio; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, 1996, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with Pastor George Stevenson officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel
BROWN, Rev. Dr. Henry Dockery, Jr., of Westminster Canterbury, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, died at the age of 93 on Sunday, March 31, 1996. He was a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., having served churches for 52 years. His pastorates included Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, New London Presbyterian Church, Pisgah Presbyterian Church and historic Third Presbyterian Church of Richmond. In 1926, he married Jane Douglas Summers of Abingdon, who survives him. They recently observed their 69th wedding anniversary. Also surviving him are two sons, Henry Dockery Brown III and his wife Helen of Lowell, Mass., and Lewis Summers Brown of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church sanctuary, with interment in the annex of the Old Quaker Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Bernard Bangley will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Mr. James Thompson. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to the Endowment Fund to preserve the old South River Meeting House where Presbyterians also worshipped for 40 years. Donations should be sent to the treasurer of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
BRYANT, Drucy Halsey, 89, of Mouth of Wilson, died Saturday, March 30, 1996 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was the widow of James B. Bryant. Born May 9, 1907 at Mouth of Wilson, Va. to Lee J. and Anne Hash Halsey, she was a member of Fox Trinity Church. Surviving include her son, Louis J. Bryant, Independence; daughter, Carol S. Bryant, Independence; two grandchildren, Doug S. Bryant, Galax, Becky Capecci, Philadelphia, Penn.; four great-grandchildren, Sam, Molly, and John Bryant all of Galax, Andrew Capecci, Philadelphia, Penn.; sister, Virginia Reller, College Park, Md.; three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment in Fox Cemetery. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, PO Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348 or to the charity of the donors choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence is in charge of the arrangements.
BURNETTE, Harold Lee, 53, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996 in a Greensboro hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Angel Burnette, Greensboro, N.C.; one son, Gary Burnette, Patrick Springs, Va.; former wife, Reeda Burnette, Patrick Springs, Va.; two brothers, Larry Burnette, Arnold Burnette, Meadows of Dan; five sisters, Bernise Doran, Charlotte White, Salem, Va., Launia Marshall, Mt. Airy, N.C.; Ilene McGrady, Laurel Fork, Va., Crystal Quesenberry, Meadows of Dan, Va. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at the Mayberry Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Clarence Marshall and Mr. Terry Keffer officiating. Burial will be in the White-Burnette Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. The family will also receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home, 303 Greenbrier Road, Greensboro, N.C
CAMPBELL, Ralph Russell, 74, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. He was preceded in death by two sons, Paul Richmond Campbell and Harold Russell Campbell; a grandson, Jeremiah Leighton Campbell. Surviving include two daughters, Elsie Cannaday and husband, Darrell, Roanoke, Lola Nichols, Boones Mill; one son, Tedd y Lee Campbell, Roanoke; grandchildren, Chris and Jodi Cannaday, Nick Nichols, Richard Thomas, Leon, Crystal and Teresa Lynn Campbell; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Taylor Nichols; brother, Harry Campbell, Woodbridge; sisters, Helen Miser, Conrad, Mont., Dorothy Lucas, Bakersfield, Calif., Clara Reed, Sumter, S.C. Graveside service will be held 12 noon Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at Hankins Cemetery, Richlands, Va. The Rev. Jeff Gardner will officiate. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and anytime Tuesday.
CARTER, Clifton E., (``Dittany""), 61, of Radford, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Arrangements by Claytor Dean Funeral Home.
FERGUSON, Georgie Quaye Best, 74, of Natural Bridge, died Sunday, March 31, 1996 at her residence. Born Februa ry 22, 1922 in Rockbridge County, the daughter of the late Henry W. and Inez McElroy Best. She was a member of the Ben Salem Presbyterian Church and the Ben Salem F.C.E. Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Saunders. She is survived by her husband, Samuel L. Ferguson of Natural Bridge; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann Saunders Patterson and C.L. Patterson Jr.; two granddaughters, Donna P. Karajanis and Deborah P. Jourgensen; three great-grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron Karajanis and Lindsey Jourgensen all of Cheyenne, Wy.; two sisters, Frances B. Anderson and Alena B. Sheppard both of Buena Vista. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Woodward D. Morriss and the Rev. Clifford D. Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lomax Funeral Home.
HASH, Dina B., 87, of Marion, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
KIDD, Jesse Theodore, infant son of Brian Kidd and Tiffany Floyd Gross of Galivants Ferry, S.C., died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway, S.C.
KNOPP, Alice Maxine, 74, of Goshen, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MARTIN, Carl Emory, (``Frosty""), 60, of Lexington, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
MEDLEY, Nora T., of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MUNSEY, Violet, 74, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home.
NIBLETT, Henry Melvin, 79, of Rt. 1, Boones Mill, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. with Bishop W.H. Giles officiating. Friends may call at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel, Rocky Mount Monday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville from 5 p.m. until the family hour from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Garden. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
PADGETT, Jeanette, 57, of Forest, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carder-Tharp Funeral Home Chapel.
POE, Joyce Long, 72, of New River, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Carl Poe. She was a 60-year member of Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and a counselor for the Methodist Youth Fellowship. She was a chaperone and band booster for Pulaski County High School. Survivors include four sons, Allan C. Poe of New River, Vernon M. Poe of Powhatan, and John T. Poe and Calvin C. Poe of Radford; three daughters, Glenna E. Poe of Radford, Kathy Nunn of Greenville, N.C., and Mary Lee Cox of Pulaski; one sister, Marie Pitts of Panama City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Glenn Edward Poe, David and Darrell Butler, Christopher and Morgan Poe, Marion Toscano, Raquel Marie Marino, Tina Bishop, Donna Brillhart and Elizabeth Nunn; three great-grandchildren, Joseph Toscano, and Amber and Christopher Butler, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996, at Morgans Chapel United Methodist Church in New River, with the Rev. Earnest Chinault officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
ROUSE, Effie Dexter, 69, of Ashland, Tenn., passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy R. Rouse; daughter, Joyce Craighead of Roanoke; sons, Michael S. Rouse and Walter R. Rouse of Ashland, Tenn., and Robert L. Rouse of Roanoke; grandchildren, Ronnie D. Beckner Jr. and Tammy Lynn Rouse of Roanoke, and Daniel R. Rouse, Benjamin A. Rouse and Jeffrey G. Rouse of Nashville, Tenn., and sisters, Bl anche Thompson of Salem and Dorothy Eanes of Christiansburg. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 3, 1996, at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem
SALAMACHA, John, 79, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, Holy Land U.S.A. Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home.
SARTIN, Barbara Lee, 59, of Roanoke, passed away suddenly Friday evening, March 29, 1996. She was born in Amonate, Va., a daughter of the late Elza Lee and Nora Margaret Burks. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Mark S. Keene, and Timothy C. and Susan D. Keene of Roanoke, and Benjamin P. and Karen E. Sartin of Princeton, W.Va.; a sister, Healanna Buckland of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Rene Burks of Bishop; two granddaughters, Kristen Kraig Keene of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Aleigha Mercedes Sartin of Princeton, W.Va.; four nieces; one nephew; two great-nieces; three great-nephews, and other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
SAUNDERS, Adah J., 84, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. She was the widow of Robert M. Saunders, founder of Saunders Dental Laboratory. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Williamson Road Chapter #119, and a charter member of the Dig and Dream Garden Club. She is survived by one sister, Gladys Ma rtineau; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert M. and Janet Saunders, J. Michael and Janice Saunders, and Don E. and Sherry Saunders, and one daughter and son-in-law, Kathi and Wayne Pennington, all of the Roanoke area; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
SETTLE, Katherine H., (``Kay""), 77, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and the Roanoke Country Club. Surviving are her husband, Harold P. Settle, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Harold P. Jr. and Jean Settle, Cropwell, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Harris P. Baskin, Marietta, Ga.; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of Second Presbyteria n Church, 11 a.m. Tuesday, by Dr. Taylor Todd. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Second Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
SEYMORE, Charles William, 75, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 29, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SHIRLEY, William S., (``Bill""), 31, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. He was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church, a graduate of Salem High School and an employee of Varney Electric Company. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Smith Shirley, Roanoke; parents, James H. and Rosa Shirley, Roanoke Co.; one sister, Mary Lee Shirley, Roanoke Co.; grandparents, Thomas McCormick, Toana, Va., Mary Hunter, Roanoke, Mary Lee Shirley, North Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Carolyn Smith, Virginia Beach. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel at 3 p.m. Tuesday, by the Rev. Tom Stocks. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Lion's Sight Foundation of Virginia Inc., 501 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
SHORES, Raymond H., (``Jake""), 76, of Mocksville, N.C., formerly of Independence, Va., passed away Sunday, March 31, 1996 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Born November 26, 1919 in Fries, Va. to William M. and Thelma Pugh Shores, he was a retired clerk of Martin's Hardware Co. and Sheffield Grocery in Mocksville, N.C. He was in the U.S. Army and was a World War II Veteran. He was a member of Hardison U.M. Church in Mocksville, N.C. He was preceded in death by his father, William M. Shores and two sisters, Mary Fowler and Irene Collins. Surviving are his wife, Louise Jennings Shores of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Kenneth Gibson, Shelby, N.C.; two grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law, Jeff and Marilyn Gibson, Greenville, N.C., Kim Gibson, Atlanta, Ga.; one great-grandchild, Hannah Gibson, Greenville, N.C.; mother, Thelma Shores, Galax, Va.; brother, Bill Shores, Galax, Va.; three sisters, Betty Campbell, Greensboro, N.C., Edna Porter, Wytheville, Va., Dorothy Shaffner, Fries, Va. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at Hardison U.M. Church, Mocksville, N.C. with the Rev. Jay Boyd officiating. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. with the Rev. Jay Boyd, the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Mr. Bobby Jennings officiating. Interment will be in Independence Cemetery, Independence, Va. The family will receive friends at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to American Lung Association or the Hardison U.M. Church, 1630 Jericho Rd., Mocksville, N.C. 27028. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by Grayson County V.F.W. Post #7726. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. French Ward, Independence, Va.
SINK, Thomas Maurice, 51, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. He was a retired conductor at Norfolk Southern. He was very active in sports and was very instrumental in starting Men's and Women's Slow Pitch Softball in the Roanoke Valley. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He attended White Rock Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Maurice and Mildred McLain Sink. Survivors include his daughter, Kasie Renee Sink; sister, Linda Cheryl Thomas; brother, Johnny Austin; nephews, Larry Wade Thomas and Johnny Austin Jr.; stepmother, Evelyn G. Sink; aunts, Rosemary Harmon, Dorothy Gross and Tina McLain. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Steve Witt officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 3 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White Rock Baptist Church.
ST. CLAIR, Ruth W., 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 31, 1996. She was the widow of Joseph K. St. Clair Sr., a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church, and was retired from Smartwear. She was a longtime Red Cross Volunteer, a member of The Roanoke Times Womens Auxiliary and a member of the Roanoke County Woman's Club. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph K. Jr. and Doris B. St. Clair of Roanoke, and Edward L. and Debra H. St. Clair of Thaxton; grandchildren, Scott St. Clair of Roanoke, Todd St. Clair of Bland, Maria St. Clair Chittum and Nancy St. Clair of Roanoke, Derrick Rorrer and Leah St. Clair of Richmond and Patrick St. Clair of Thaxton, and a sister-in-law, Virginia Palmer of Goodview. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996, with the Rev. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials be made to the Roanoke-Salem Chapter A.D.R.D.A., P. O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
STROUP, James Richard, 69 of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, Speedwell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.
TURNER, Louise Clark, 72, of Bassett, died Saturday, March 30, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
WARNICK, Gillie Ann Peggans, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. Arrangements by Updike Funearl Home, Bedford.
WHITENACK, Lewis Harold, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 30, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Whitenack and a brother, Robert L. Whitenack. He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Ralph Gerken, Carole Newman, Linda Whitenack; son, Lewis Jabo Whitenack; sisters a nd brother-in-law, Irene and Lubert Brown and Helen Marshall; brother and sister-in-law, George and Marvel Whitenack; grandchildren, Jeff and Beth Gerken, Greg, Robbie, Jim Newman; five great-grandchildren, D.J., Sara, Brittaney, Cory, and Jordan Newman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ken Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel
YOUNG, Ruth May Blankenship, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 29, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
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