ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, May 1, 1996 TAG: 9605010080
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BROWN, J. P., 63, of 511 Lincoln Avenue, Marion, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996, in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. J. P. Brown was a native of Smyth County, and retired from the Marion Police Department as a desk sergeant with 15 years of service. He also served as a magistrate and justice of the peace in Marion for a number of years. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnorock. Survivors include his parents, Sherman and Rosie Brown of Chilhowie; three sons, Craig Brown and Larson Brown of Marion and James Brown of Chilhowie; two sisters, Shirley Huffman and Debbie Taylor of Chilhowie; four brothers, Arthur Brown and Buford Brown of Chilhowie, Eugene Brown of Marion and Robbie Brown of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Nicholas Brown, Kayla Brown and Jennifer Brown, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for J. P. Brown will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday from the Laurel Valley Community Church, Konnorock, with the Rev. Roger Kluttz officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Catron, Richard Henderson, Sam Mutter, Dave Woodrum, Davey Woodrum and Russell Huffman. Honorary pallbearers will be all local law enforcement agencies. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
CAMP, Mary Sue Blackburn, 75, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Main Street Baptist Church, Spindale, N.C. Arrangements by McMahan's Funeral Home, Rutherfordton, N.C.
CHITTUM, William Earl, 66, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
CRAFT, Martha Hickman, 88, of Glasgow, died Sunday, April 28, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
DAVIS, Lessie Blevins, 65, of Konnarock, passed away Monday, April 29, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Azon Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
DeWEESE, Woodrow Clynton, 79, of Bent Mountain passed away Tuesday April 30, 1996 in a local hospital. He was retired from VDOT and a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Maebelle DeWeese, Bent Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Robert L. and Phyllis D. Joh nson, Beckley, W.Va.; four brothers, Layman H., Virgil T., Arving H., and John H. DeWeese; three sisters, Violet D. Craighead, Lois D. Rock and Josephine Barksdale; special niece, Maria Faye Nichols. Mr. DeWeese was preceded in death by his parents, Trigg Preston and Laura B. DeWeese. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue
FINNEY, Mary Koger, (``Fannie""), 85, of Fieldale, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Fort Trial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville.
GAY, Woodrow Jackson, 72, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 29, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
GOAD, Nolie Mae, 95, of Gretna, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Funeral 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Weatherford Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
HALL, Joshua Wilson, 82, of Lexington, died Monday, April 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Harrison Funeral Chapel.
HARRIS, Henry C., Jr., (``Red''), 63, of Marion, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
HARRIS, Mabel Poole, of Peppers Ferry Road, Pulaski, died Monday, evening April, 29, 1996, in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in P ulaski, she was the daughter of the late Blanche Carper Poole and William Edgar Poole. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Harris. She was a familiar face as an instructor at Via's School of Beauty for over 30 years. Mrs. Harris was a choir member, sunday school teacher and very active longtime member of the Pulaski First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Karen) Frye, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday 2 p.m. from the First Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. C. R. Conner and Rev. David Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 1 p.m. Wednesday and the family will receive friend Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund of the First Pentecostal Church, Pulaski.
HODGE, Gale B., 56, of Elliston, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996, at her home. Born i n Canisteo, N.Y. on May 31, 1939, she was employed as a cashier at the Lancer Mart in Ironto. Surviving are her husband, Gene Hodge; one son, Donald Simonini, Key West, Fla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Shelli and Kent Martin, Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Richard Maine, New York; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Royce and Jo Ellen Evans, Indiana, Burt (twin brother) and Sharon Evans, New York; mother and father, Mona and Lawrence Ashbaugh, New York; two grandchildren, Chantel Clark and Miriah Martin, both of Roanoke; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Polly and Harry Hodge, Blacksburg; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 1996, 2 p.m., at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.
HOWARD, Thomas Graham, 63, of Queens Village, N.Y., formerly of Wytheville, died Saturday, April 27, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
JACKSON, Paul Ray, 65, of Wirtz, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Born November 9, 1930, he was a son of the late Charles Essie and Annie Lori Wheeler Jackson. He was retired from Booker T. Washington National Monument. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Lee Jackson of the home ; four daughters, Jane Jackson of Greensboro, N.C., Elanda Gobble of Abingdon, Mary Johnson of Tazewell, Sylvia Cole of Martinsville; one son, Henry D. Jackson of Roanoke. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Gobble officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements
JENNINGS, Wyse, 75, of the Oak Level area of Bassett, died Monday, April 29, 1996, in Franklin Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mills Family Cemetery in Callaway, with Ministers Tim Shoulders and Paul Martin officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Mr. Jennings' daughter and son-in-law, Betty and David Robertson, Oak Level. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.
JOURNELL, Robert Mason, Jr., of Salem, passed away Monday, April 29, 1996 at Lewis-Gale Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a member of West Salem Baptist Church and retired from General Electric after 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Robert Mason (``Sparky'') Journell, III, Salem, Howard Frazier (``Ted'') Journell, Lafayette. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Catherine E. Thompson, Salem; sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and John Shoskin, Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren, Mason and Terri Hall, Dwayne J. Hall, Salem, Amelia and Miller Isley, Richmond, Christopher (``Scott'') Journell, Travis and Tammy Journell, Lafayette, Jessica Lynn Journell, Salem; three great-grandsons, Jacob Darius Journell, Salem, Jamie and Devon Journell, Lafayette; three half brothers, L. F., Kenneth, and Lewis Journell, Roanoke; two half sisters, Blanche Holley and Juanita Francisco, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Thursday, May 2, 1996, 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mike Slaughter officiating. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
KERR, Lloyd D., 58, of Lexington, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.
KURTH, Roger Allen, 54, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 26, 1996. Funeral arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
LEMON, Glenn Hampton, 87, of 2702 Richelieu Ave., S.W., died at home Monday evening, April 29, 1996. A resident of Roanoke his entire life, he was a graduate of Jefferson High School and attended Duke University, where he was a halfback on the varsity football team. He was an officer of the Valley Lumber Corporation and Warehouse Sales Co., Inc., and was a member of the Roanoke Country Club and the Roanoke German Club. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Elizabeth Armistead Trout, and is survived by his second wife, the former Natalie Roberts Foster. Other survivors include two sons, Glenn Hampton Lemon Jr. of Williamsburg and Philip Henry Lemon of Roanoke; one grandson, Gregory Boyd Lemon of Williamsburg; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Armistead Lemon and Anne Holman Lemon, both of Roanoke; four brothers, E. Marvin Lemon of Midlothian, C. K. Lemon Jr. and C. Ross Lemon, both of Roanoke, and William N. Lemon of Salem, and one sister, Ruth L. Bergeron of Waitsfield, Vt. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. this Thursday, May 2, at St. John's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Thomas P. O'Dell officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a contribution be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MIDDEKER, Dorothy Mae, 84, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. She was the widow of Robert Middeker. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Conway, of Roanoke; a son, Dale Middeker, Farmington Hills, Michigan; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Stark Funeral Service, Salem, Ohio. Local arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MINTER, Anne, 84, of Fieldale, died Sunday, April 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Fieldale United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville.
MITCHELL, Woodie Lee, 87, of Blacksburg, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lala Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Myrtle T. Mitchell. Also surviving are his daughter, Frances Parsons, Blacksburg; grandchildren, Linda Parsons, Ann Parsons, Mitchell and Suzanne Parsons, Carol Parsons, Kay and Joe Reasor; great-grandchildren, Matthew Parsons and Virginia Reasor; sisters, Mattie Mogavero, Christiansburg, Alma Lester, Alum Ridge; brother-in-law, Hassell Thompson; sisters-in-law, Edith Brammer, Opal and Everett Wirt, Mary Pugh, Aleen Wade, Irene Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church and served 24 years as a member of ASCS (Consolidated Farm Service Agency). The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, with Dr. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N.E., Blacksburg, Va. 24060.
PICKRAL, John Myers, 10, of Lexington, died Saturday, April 27, 1996. Memorial service 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lexington Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
SEIBERT, William C., 74, of 616 Westview Avenue, Bedford, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Hummelstow n, Pa. on June 28, 1921, a son of the late Franklin B. Seibert and Ruth Zimmerman Seibert Devine. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Seibert was a retired employee of the Veteran's Administration. He is survived ed by his wife, Edith W. Seibert; two sons, William C. Seibert Jr. and Douglas B. Seibert; one daughter, Martha S. Johnson; one sister, Jean Sells of Palmyra, Pa.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Seibert was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and the Amateur Radio Club of Bedford. A memorial service will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 2, 1996, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. D. Glen Langston officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
SHAW, Robert L., Jr., 79, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin, N.C. He was born November 2, 1916 at Baywood, Va. to Robert L. and Dita A. Osborne Shaw. He was a retired Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Nonnie W. Shaw, Charlottesville, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and June Shaw, Galax, Doug and Rachel Shaw, Independence; four grandchildren, Alison Shaw, Galax, Larry Douglas Shaw, Jr., Wendy Shaw, Jared Shaw, all of Independence. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brian Miller, and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment in the Shaw Family Cemetery at Baywood, Va. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Baywood Search & Rescue Squad, Independence Rescue Squad or Independence Vol. Fire Dept. The family will be at the home of Doug and Rachel Shaw, Edgewood Dr., Independence, Va. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Jessie Read, 91, of Salem, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at Camelot Hall. She was the manager of the Antique Lamp Shop in Salem for many years. She was a member of the West Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by two nephews and wives, John William and Ardean Landerkin of Roanoke, Charles B. and Lillian Cosmato of Moneta; other nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 2, 1996, at 12 noon at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem Chapel.
SNIDER, Carl Davis, (``Tuck""), 91, of Rockbridge Baths, died Monday, April 29, 1996. Graveside services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
STATON, James Meredith, (""Bud""), 87, of Fincastle died Monday, April 29, 1996. He was a former member of the Botetourt Country Club and is survived by one son, William H. Staton, of Fincastle; three daughters, Joanne Orange, Reba S. Cary, both of Salem, Jane M. St. Clair, of Roanoke; one brother, Charlie Dillon, of Fincastle; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 1996 at 2:00 p.m . at the Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in the Godwin Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make donations, please consider The American Cancer Society
STEPTOE, Novie Rebecca, 93, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 28, 1996. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Louise Steptoe of Roanoke; several cousins and in-laws, friends and church family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996, at Fizer Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Weatherford officiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the lay organizations or Sun day school of the Ebenezer AME Church. Arrangements by Fizer's
SUTHERLAND, Anne M., 84, recently of Blacksburg, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at Greenwood Adult Residential Home in Blacksburg. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. of German immigrant parents, and was a secretary for many years. She worked for the DoD in Heidelberg, Germany, and for the U.S.D.A. on Plum Island, N.Y. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret of Deep Gap, N.C., her son, Brian of Blacksburg, Va., her daughter, Virgini a of Dennisville, N.J., her son, David of East Patchogue, N.Y., and her daughter, Lorna of Port Republic, N.J. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. Burial will be in Calverton National Cemetery, Long Island, N.Y., with arrangements made by McCoy Funeral Home of Blacksburg
TEDDER, Okey M., 81, of Bristol, died Monday, April 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.
THOMPSON, Peggy Craig 56, of Martinsville, died Monday, April 29 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Norris Funeral Service Chapel.
TOLBERT, Ella Burcham, 81, of Roanoke passed away, Monday, April 29, 1996. She was the widow of John Solomon Tolbert. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Barnie L. Tolbert and wife, Gaynell, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Mrs. Michael Haupt and Mrs. Timothy Harris; three step grandchildren, Rebecca Ferris, Karen Spence and Douglas Cox; three great-grandchildren, Steve Haupt, Joe Haupt, Jeremy Harris; five step great-grandchildren; also one great-g reat-grandson, Tyler Haupt; also surviving, Mrs. Lila Tolbert. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 1996 from Mount Lebanon in Woodlawn, Va. The body will rest 30 minutes prior to service at the graveside. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel
VAIDEN, Rev. William Rodney, 94, of Salem, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WHEELING, Claude H., 59, of 1715 Avondale Drive, Altavista, died Tuesday morning, April 30, 1996. Born June 16, 1936, in Floyd County, he was a son of Roy E. Wheeling and Ina Alexander Wheeling. Mr. Wheeling was Superintendent of the Town of Altavista, a retired Navy veteran, during which he served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Campbell Lodge #316 A.F. & A.M., and was a member of Leesville United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Wheeling of the residence; one brother, Clevo Wheeling of Stafford; three sisters, Sunny Verlander of Richmond, Ina Bowers of Clifton Forge, Jenny Stanley of Roanoke; two brothers-in-law, Bert Allen and Robert Allen; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Nichols and Sylvia Mitchell. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, 2 p.m., at Green Hill Cemetery, Altavista, by the Rev. Stan Goldsmith and the Rev. Gene McNutt. Military honors by VFW Post 4165 and DAV Chapter and Masonic Rites by Campbell Lodge #316 A.F. & A.M. will follow. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to Leesville United Methodist Church, Route 1, Box 76, Altavista, or the Altavista Life Saving Crew. Colber-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
WHISNANT, Fred J., 61, of Roanoke, died Monday, April 29, 1996. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
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