ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, April 18, 1996 TAG: 9604180073
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
AVERETTE, Catherine Conner, 68, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday after noon, April 16, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rifton E. Conner and the late Madaline Nolley Conner Vest; and the stepdaughter of the late Samuel P. Vest. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Hubert B. Averette; on son and daughter-in-law, C. Samuel and India M. Averette of Dublin; three grandchildren, Tara, Joshua and Tiffany Averette, all of Dublin; one brother, Alvin P. Vest, Moneta; three sisters, Mrs. Dillard (Lura) Stone, Christiansburg, Mrs. Tommy (Ellen) Ballard of Salem, and Mrs. Lacy (Gwen) Horton of Riner; a brother-in-law, Claude Johnson, Salem; and an aunt, Mrs. Ersell N. Robertson, Carrollton. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday from Main Street Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Timothy Hight and the Rev. William Hungate, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Gifts may be made to the memorial fund of Main Street Baptist Church, Box 557, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call any time Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
BEAVER, Rosie Penn, 95, of Floyd, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 1996, at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. Survivors are daughters and son-in-law, Treva Claytor, Kitty Huff, Clara Helms, all of Floyd, Loretta and Governor Stigger, Radford; sons and daughters-in-law, Pat and Alma Beaver, Floyd, John and Rosie Beaver, Floyd; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Manuel Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Floyd Cemetery. The fam ily will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home
BLACKWELDER, Lora S., (``Scrappie''), 97, of Bluefield, formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 16, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Green Valley. Arrangements by Mercer Funeral Home.
BLANKENSHIP, Aubrey R., 67, of Lake Butler, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 15, 1996. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Florence Lee and Willie R. Blankenship; three brothers, Lewis, David, and George Blankenship. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Fulton, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Amy Fulton and Ron Fulton; his sisters, Dorothy Draper, Mary St.Clair, both of Roanoke, Martha Tingler of Buchanan; his brothers, Willie R. Blankenship Jr., James Blankenship, Ralph Blankensh ip, Eugene Blankenship, John Blankenship, Norman Blankenship, all of Roanoke. Funeral arrangements are being handling by Archer Funeral Home in Lake Butler, Fla
BOLLING, Muriel Elizabeth Walker, 82, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
BOWMAN, Kristen Nicole, 3, of Marion, daughter of Debbie Cokeley Bowman of Salisbury, N.C. and Mike and Peggy Bowman of Marion, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Seaver Brown Chapel.
CAMPBELL, Florence Eliza, 67, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, April 16, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1 929, in Bedford County, a daughter of Pernie Markham Whorley of Bedford, and the late George Edward Whorley. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the Hunting Creek Baptist Church, Big Island. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Ross Campbell. In addition to her mother, survivors include two sons, Ray Staton, Glasgow, and John Parker, Buena Vista; four daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Spinner, Newport News, Mrs. Barbara Otey, Glasgow, Mrs. Melanie Branch, and Mrs. Linda Clark, both of Buena Vista; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Whorley, Big Island, and Mrs. Daisy Rice, Coleman Falls; a brother, Arthur Whorley, Big Island; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996, at the Hunting Creek Cemetery, Big Island, with Rev. Benjamin R. Owen officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 18, 1996, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
DAVID, Benjamin T., 83, of Union Hall, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements being handled by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
DAVIDSON, Elizabeth Kendrick, 94, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, April 15, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Rocky Mount Christian Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.
DILLON, Charles Lewis, III, 55, of Boones Mill, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on August 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis Dillon Jr. and the late Jane Angell Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a veteran of the National Guard, and was a partner in Rocky Top Wood Preservers. Surviving are his wife, Donna H. Dillon of the home; a daughter, Carla L. Dillon of Christiansburg; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah D. and Dr. Charles B. Pratt III of Memphis, Tenn.; three stepsons and spouses, Courtney and Amy Hutcherson of Greeneville, Tenn., Darron and Karen Hutcherson of Glade Hill, and Colin and Melissa Hutcherson of Charlotte, N.C.; five nieces and nephews, Laura Pratt Pipkin of Marietta, Ga., Margaret Clark Pratt, Jane Pratt Parks and Charles Benton Pratt IV of Memphis, Tenn., and Stuart Pratt of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren, Matthew Hutcherson, Katy Hutcherson and Zachary Hutcherson of Greeneville, Tenn., and three great-nieces and great-nephews, Eliza Pipkin and Lewis Pipkin of Marietta, Ga., and Samuel Parks of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday night after 6 p.m. at the home. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
DIX, Bertha Jefferson, 90, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements by Richardson Horne Funeral HOme.
EARY, Mary Helen Radford, 75, of Troutville, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Mrs. Eary was a long time member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, and was a retired teacher from the Roanoke County School System with 27 years service. Surviving are her husband, Leslie M. (``Pete'') Eary; her sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie (``Les'') M., J r. and Dianne N. Eary, David L. and Martha B. Eary, all of Salem; five grandchildren, Melissa Eary, Cherie Eary, Drew Eary, Adam Eary, Lauren Eary; one great-grandson, Jonathan Eary; her sister, Violet R. Hull, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Friday, April 19, 1 p.m., with the Rev. David A. Kirk and the Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel
GROSE, Catherine M., 75, of Vinton, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
GUERRANT, Phillip L., of Washington, D.C., departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 1996. He was born on January 25, 1957, in Roanoke Va., to Herbert and Arletha Pearl Guerrant. Phillip attended the Roanoke City Public Schools. He joined the First Baptist Church at an early age and sang in the Young Adult Choir. Phillip received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bowie State College in 1981. Until his illness, Phillip was employed by the Hyatt Corporation. He was recognized for his leadership while supervising staff, and was the recipient of the Hyatt Corporation Outstanding Employee Award. While living in Washington, Phillip worshipped at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arletha Pearl Guerrant. He is survived by his father, Herbert Guerrant of Manassas; aunts, Cletis Wolfork of New York, N.Y., Mary G. Johnson of Beltsville, Md., Martha E. Lewis of Philadelphia, Pa., and Venzula E. Guerrant of New York, N.Y.; devoted cousins, Mrs. Eree Kasey and Mrs. Anniebell Dudley, and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996, in Williams Memorial Park by Dr. Kenneth B. Wright. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
HALL, Clarence William, 63, of Lexington, died Monday, April 15, 1996, at his residence. Mr. Hall was born March 13, 1933 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Lacy Deacon Hall and Margaret Hays Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, and a charter member of Centerville Moose Lodge #2168. Mr. Hall was a retired carpenter with E. H. Glover, Inc. in Fairfax. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy William Hall. Surviving are his wife, Frances ``Tootie'' Hall of Lexington; one daughter, Gloria Vest, Round Hill; one son, Jeffrey Hall, Lexington; three sisters, Juanita Smith, Lexington, Hilda Clark, Herndon, Charlotte Hardie, Ridgeway; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Barton Hellmuth officiating. Burial will follow in the Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
HARDY, David Lee, 43, of Roanoke, departed this life on Monday, April 15, 1996 after an extensive illness in a local hospital. David was preceded in death by his father, the late Elder Junius Lee Hardy. He is survived by his mother, Clara Powell Hardy; two sisters, June R. Edwards (Pretty Girl), both of Roanoke, M. Glaydene Graves, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Charles W. Hardy, Herman Clayton Powell, both of Roanoke; two aunts, Katie P. Clement, Roanoke, Dessie Powell, Penhook; one uncle, Arthur Powell, Roanoke; a very special niece, Teneta L. Edwards, Richmond; brother-in-law, Dewell O. Edwards, Maryland; other closely knitted friends, Roger Williams, Roanoke, Edward S. Edwards (Uncle Eddie), Rocky Mount, Joseph Bolden, Roanoke, Oliver Moore (Foster Brothers), North Carolina; goddaughters, Tina and Toni Smith, Richmond, Latoya Richardson, Roanoke; godsons, Devin Richardson and Julian ``Rudy"" Williams, both of Roanoke; godgrandma, Sarah Saunders, Roanoke; he will be sadly missed by a host of other nieces, cousins, aunts, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held Friday 1 p.m., Melrose Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder Gregory Jackson officiating with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HEDDEN, Elizabeth Ross, 61, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, April 16, 1996, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Edgar M. Hedden; one sister, Carolyn R. Roof of Manassas; one brother, Donald A. Ross of New Carrollton, Md.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 1996, at 9:30 a.m. at the Rader Fun eral Home Chapel in Troutville with the Rev. Michael L. Lyle officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday in the Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas with the Rev. David Balcom officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Fincastle United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Fincastle, Va., or the Fincastle Rescue Squad, Fincastle, Va
HUNT, Nathaniel Lewis Jr., (``Buddy''), 43, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996. He was a veteran of the Air Force and worked at Concrete Pipes & Products. He was preceded ;in death by his mother, Dorothy W. Hunt. He is survived by his wife, Brenda F. Hunt; one daughter, Kecia L. Hunt, both of Richmond; two sons, Nathaniel Hale, New York, and Nathaniel L. Hunt III, Richmond; his father, Nathaniel L. Hunt Sr.; paternal grandmother, Lottie L. Hunt, both of Roanoke; one sister, Debra Parrish, Canton, Ohio; five half sisters, Sherry Johnson, North Carolina, Florine Witcher, Cindy Brown, Renel Carter, and Linda Carter, all of Roanoke; one half brother, Darryl Williams, North Carolina; aunts, Rowena (Paul) Arrington and Loretta (Richard) Brown; one uncle, Belford (Betty) Hunt, all of Roanoke; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. Dr. Edward T. Burton will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Friends may also call Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Friday for viewing.
IRVIN, Alford Malcom, 77, of Farrell, Penn., died Tuesday, April 16, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, Pulaski.
McALISTER, Peggy Phipps, 67, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Independence in Grayson County. She was retired from the Wythe County Health Depatment with over 30 years of service as a registered nurse, a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church where she served as Circle Chairman of the Presbyterian Women, member of the UDC and DAR and member of the Wythe County Historical Society. She is survived by her husband, James W. ``Jim"" McAlister, Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Terry Bradbery, Chester; son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Sue McAlister, Richmond; sister, Diane Phipps Fanning, Bluefield; brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence Cox and Jane Phipps, Richmond; three grandchildren, Terri Lynn McAlister, Jordan McAlister, Amanda Bradbery. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Wytheville Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. Dr. Michael Wingard and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Sproule with the interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
McLAIN, Michael Lee Jr., of Greensboro, N.C., died Monday, April 15, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, New Garden of Prayer Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hargett Funeral Service.
PAYNE, Alonza C., 65, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996. He served in the US Army, and was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Payne. Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Payne, Stanford, Conn.; three sisters, Mrs. Cloteal Johnson, Roanoke; Mrs. Mary Shackelford, Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Hattie Thompkins, Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Mr. Charles Nichols, Roanoke, Mr. Smith Payne, Stanford, Conn., Mr. William Payne, Columbus, Ohio; several devoted nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday after 12 noon at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
REESE, Rachel Coon, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at her home. Surviving are her husband, Owen M. Reese; a daughter, Sandra Reese, Roanoke; grandson, Michael Persinger, Los Angeles, Calif.; sister-in-law, Lucy Coon, Roanoke. Graveside services will be at the Sherwood Memorial Park, 12 noon Friday, April 19, 1996, with the Rev. Philip Motley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements by Oakey's Ro anoke Chapel
SEXTON, Edward Thomas, Sr., 73, of Vinton, died Tuesday, April 16, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
TROUT, W. Donald, 85, of Narrows, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996, in Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. He was born in Vinton on February 17, 1911, the son of the late George Benjamin and Mary Ann Waggoner Trout. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wilson Trout, and a sister, Catherine Trout Lloyd. He was a graduate of Narrows High School, Class of 1929, and served as a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a retired president and chief executive officer of the First Virginia Bank of Narrows. Mr. Trout joined the First National Bank in 1934 as a bookkeeper, and during his successful banking career he received several promotions when the bank merged with the First Virginia Bank. He was active in local and civic affairs, and was a member and Past Master of Intermont Lodge #269 A.F.&A.M. of Narrows. He was a member of the Giles Shrine Club, Kazim Temple of Roanoke, Royal Arch Masons Chapter and Knights Templar, and was past treasurer of the Town of Narrows. He was a member of the Board of Stewards and a longtime treasurer of the First United Methodist Church of Narrows. He was a charter member and past treasurer of the Giles County United Fund. Mr. Trout was a member and director of the Giles County and Narrows Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Giles New River Area Development Corporation, a member of the Giles County Industrial Development Authority, a charter member and former president of the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad, and was past treasurer and president of the Narrows Kiwanis Club. Mr. Trout was appointed by Mayor Ed Skidmore in 1985 to seek a solution to rebuilding the old Narrows Milldam. He was co-chairman that raised more than $30,000 and led a group of volunteers in carrying out the successful project. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Heslep Trout of Narrows; a daughter, Ann T. Dye of Tega Cay, S.C.; a sister, Mary Louise Stall of Ocean Grove, N.J., and grandchildren, David F. Saleeba and his wife Julie of Charlotte, N.C., and Donald Travis Dye of Tega Cay, S.C. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church of Narrows, with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The family has suggested that those who wish to make memorials consider the First United Methodist Church in Narrows.
WOLFE, Cleo Nida, 70, of Covington, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
WRIGHT, Jesse Hugh, 83, of Dublin, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.
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