ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, April 6, 1996 TAG: 9604080040
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AUSTIN, Alma Mae, 80, of Woodlawn, passed away Thursday, April 4, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
BAKER, Leo M., 90, of Martinsville, died Thursday, April 4, 1996. Funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.
BONDURANT, George Fletcher, Sr., 77, of Gretna, died Friday, April 5, 1996. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna
BOWLES, Melvin E. of Alexandria, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, April 5, 1996 at an Alexandria hospital. Husband of Dorothy M. Bowles, uncle of Christine Bowles Nisewarner of St. Peters, Mo., Edward K. and E. J. Bowles of Alexandria. Friends may call the Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria on Monday, April 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Comfort Cemetery. Arrangements by Everley-Wheatley Funeral Home.
CAVIN, Dorothy Ailene, 63, of Galax, died Thursday, April 4, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Galax. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
COLEWELL, Doris Goolsby, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 5, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
CULLOP, David Allen, Sr., 54, died Monday, April 1, 1996 in Candler General Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the American Legion and was a driver for Averitt Express Company. He is survived by two sons, M ichael D. Cullop of Brandon, Miss. and David Allen Cullop Jr., of Hattiesburg, Miss.; one sister, Peggy C. Williams of Marion, Va.; four brothers, Charles P. Cullop of Greenville, N.C., Maurice H. Cullop, Jr., of Wytheville, Va., Richard D. Cullop of Fayetteville, N.C. and William C. Cullop of Marion, Va.; his mother, Pearl Myers Cullop of Marion, Va.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Sunday, April 7, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Marion, Va. with Rev. Ron Rhodes officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel
DILLON, John Hampton, 92, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 5, 1996. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling arrangements.
DOOLEY,Glen W., 84, of Shawsville, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was the son of the late Walton and Georgia Shanks Dooley. He was a retired employee of P & G Enterprises in Huntington, West Virginia and was a member of Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances Bone Dooley; two daughters, Florine Dooley, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Frances Dooley, Oma, West Virginia; one sister, Doris Shupe, Christiansburg; one brother, Howard Frank Dooley, Shawsville; a step daughter and step son-in-law, Barbara and Lawrence Richardson, Marietta, Ga.; two step grandsons and their wives; two step great grandchildren. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Corcxkett Springs United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev., Russell Davis and Rev. James Angle. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of the church following the service and at other times at the home, Shaw Valley Court, Apt. 4, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 14, Shawsville, Va. or Crockett Springs United Methodist Church, 2803 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville, Va. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
DURANT, Lucille Alcorn, 78, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m., Grace Chapel Apostle Church. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.
FLORA, Marshall Lewis Sr., 73, of Boones Mill, died Friday, April 5, 1996, in the local hospital. He was the son of the late Harvey B. and Elizabeth Peters Flora and was preceded in death by a brother, Howard B. Flora Sr. Marshall was a long time and faithful member of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren, where he served in many capacities such as deacon, choir member, Sunday School teacher, moderator for the Virlina District and member of the local district and national Standing Committee. He retired as executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and was a veteran of World War II. Either through his church work or his work in the Chamber of Commerce, he spent much of his life in service to his God or fellow man. He was a man of great strength and was an inspiration to his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline S. (Polly) Flora, of the home; his children, Sandra F. Traylor, Vinton, Marshall L. Jr. and Gay Flora, Ellen F. Page, all of Boones Mill; his grandchildren, Ryan and Evan Traylor, Adam and Megan Flora, Brandon and C. J. Page; a son-in-law, William Traylor, Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma and Parker Leffue, Reba and Jarius Plunkett, all of Boones Mill; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Rev. Kermit P. and Polly Flora, Bridgewater, Mary S. Flora, Boones Mill. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren with Pastor Bruce Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Those desiring to may make memorials to the Marshall L. Flora Schol arship Fund, c/o Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 158, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151, or the Air Conditioning Fund of Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren, Rt. 1, Box 1950, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main St., Rocky Mount.
HARMON, Macie Marshall 84, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at Twin County Community Hospital in Galax. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Taylor Harmon, Floyd; two daughters, Wanda H. Baker and husband Dr. Leroy Baker, Zionsville, Ind., Vesta H. Phiel and husband John Phiel, Arnold, Md.; two granddaughters, Carol Jolee Baker, Cheryl Lyn Baker, Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Topeco Church of The Brethren with Rev. William Stovall and Dr. James Deboe officiating. Burial wi ll follow in Topeco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Topeco Church of The Brethren
HUNNICUTT, Susie, 39, of Powhatan, died April 4, 1996. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p. m. Bliley Funeral Home Central Chapel, Richmond.
JARELS, Herman William 70, of Radford, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Roxie H. Jarels, Radford; one son, Scott Jarels, Radford; three daughters, Sandra Kaiser, Lincolnto n, N.C., Shirley Helvey, Fla., Kay Reynolds, Fla.; seven brothers, Paul Jarels, Long Shop, Leslie Jarels, Norris Run, George Jarels, Blacksburg, Eugene Jarels, Roanoke, Walter Jarels, Blacksburg, Marshall Jarels, Maryland, Bruce Jarels, Blacksburg; two sisters, Lucille Vaught, McCoy, Cathy Hodge, Christiansburg; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Gibson and Rev. George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gethsemane Baptist Church Building Fund.
MASON, John Pratt, Sr., 67 of Lexington, Va. died Thursday April 4, 1996 at his home. Mr. Mason was born August 6, 1928 in Orange County, VA. A son of the late Rosa Tucker Mason. He was a member of the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn B. Mason, Lexington; four sons, John Pratt Mason, Jr., Bryant Mason, Randolph Tucker Mason; all of Lexington, VA., Christopher Rice Mason, Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Rosa Tucker Mason Weeks, Lexington, Va.; nine grandchildren, Richard Douglas Mason, Marie Tucker Weeks, Mack Bryant Mason, Laura Elizabeth Mason, Sara Elizabeth Mason, Molly Anne Mason, Caroline Rice Mason, Danielle Dalton Mason, Tyler Hammond Mason. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 1996 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. R. David Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O.Box 948, Lexington, VA. 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
McCRAW, James Earl, Sr., 81, of Dublin, died Friday, April 5, 1996. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m., Mountain View United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
MEADOWS, Frank T., 84, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 4,1996. He was the widower of Lois Fielder Meadows and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Lee T. and Millie Meadows, Roanoke; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kendall and Chuck Rumberg, Roanoke, Judy and Sal Simonetti, Lake City, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Meadows; two sisters, Frances Walters, Edith Kraig, all of Richfield Retirem ent Community. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Monday with Pastor Harold S. Moyer officiating. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday
MILLIRONS, Ruby Mathews, 82, of Star Route, Dublin, died Friday, April 5, 1996. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Davis United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home, Bland
O'CONNER, Mabel Peal Spangler, 90, of Covington, died Friday, April 5, 1996. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
RULEY, Bradley Houston 54, of Lexington, died Friday, April 5, 1996 in the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. Ruley was born December 10, 1941 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Wade Hampton Ruley and Julia Fix Ruley. He was a member of the Ebenezer A.R.P. Church and served as a Deacon, Elder and Church Treasurer. Mr. Ruley was a mechanic in the Lexington area for 33 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Ruley and a sister, Julia Ruley. Surviving are his wife, Mattie Camden Ruley, Lexington; two sons, Keith H. Ruley, Bradley L. Ruley, both of Lexington; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Julia R. and Clinton Staton, Kathy M. Ruley, Kim R. and Bobby Branham, all of Lexington; six brothers, Wade Ruley, Buena Vista, Wilbert Ruley, Paul Ruley, Frankie Ruley, all of Lexington, Jimmy Ruley, Buena Vista, Samuel Ruley, Lexington; seven grandchildren, Carrie Staton, Erica Ruley, Amanda Staton, Derek Ruley, Heather Branham, Holden Branham and Mariah Ruley; two special friends, Keith and Buck Holland. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer A.R.P. Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
SCOTT, Margaret Ann Sheppard, 90, of Southern Pines, N.C., formerly of Pulaski, passed away Friday, April 5, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
SEXTON, Florence Lillian Abbot, 76, of Bedford, died Thursday, April 4, 1996 in the Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on May 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Leslie Comer Abbott and Lillian Margaret Clinebell Abbott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leslie Cecil ``Dickie"" Abbott. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church and was retired from General Electric. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne S. and Buddy Logwood, Roanoke, Judy S. and Richard Leftwich, Bedford; a son, Lewis Cecil ``Dickie"" Sexton, Moneta; two grandchildren, Debbie Custer, Bedford, David Logwood, Roanoke; one great-grandson, Daniel Custer, Bedford; she is also survived by her faithful companion, Susie. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 1996 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert W. Gochenour officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
TESTERMAN, Elwood R. 70, of Independence, passed away Friday, April 5, 1996. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m., Baptist Chapel Church, Helton, N.C. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. is in charge of arrangements
VAUGHAN, Lilburn Dan, 73, of Fries, died Thursday, April 4, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Fries Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
WASHINGTON, Ellen Laura, 95, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 1, 1996. Funeral Sunday, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church, Magazine St., Pulaski. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
WOOLDRIDGE, Earl, 82, of Forest, passed away Thursday, April 4, 1996, at his residence. He was born February 24, 1914, in Appomattox, a son of the late Richard Labron Woolridge and Mary ELizabeth Doss Wooldridge. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. He is survived his wife, Evelyn Brown Wooldridge; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 8, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Interment will follow in the Virginia M emorial Park. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
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