ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, May 4, 1996 TAG: 9605060064
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
BARNES, Charles Junior Sr., 54, of Huddleston, passed away Friday, May 3, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Barnes was born on November 26, 1941 in Barton, Maryland, a son of the late Raymond Barnes and Myrtle Beeman Bar nes, was a meat cutter for Giant Foods and was the founder and Huntmaster of the High Meadows Hunt Club. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Stewart Barnes; a son, Charles J. Barnes, Jr., Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Kitty A. and Ken Tomkinson, Lynch Station; four grandchildren, Shannon, Jessica, John and Dustin; a sister, Margaret Crawford, Lonaconing, Md.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Donald Ashby, Sterling, Freda and Homer Beeman, Westernport, Md., and Mary and Don Dawson, Deer Park, Md. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, May 5, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the Barnes Family Cemetery by the Rev. Homer Beeman. The family will receive friends at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.
BOYD, Wilson, 83, of Floyd, passed away Friday, May 3, 1996, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Atlas Naff Boyd, Floyd; two sons and one daughter-in-law, John W. Jr. and Carol Boyd, Floyd, Danny Boyd, Floyd; grandson, John W. Boyd III, Floyd; two granddaughters and fiance, Donna Boyd and Ronnie Shelo r, Floyd, Charity Boyd, Floyd; seven sisters, Ocie Weddle, Sylvia Hatcher, Irene Spangler, Lucy Harris, all of Floyd, Goldie Nolen, Christiansburg, Pauline Brockwell, Richmond, Tempsey Mitchell, Salem. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 1996, at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Richard Thomas and Rev. Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad
CARTER, Iona Entsminger, 83, of Newport News, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral service Sunday, 3 p.m. Graveside, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington.
COLE, Samuel Cecil (``Sam''), a loving and gentle man, 56, of Salem, died Friday, May 3, 1996 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Cole. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Clementine L. Cole; son, Daniel M. Cole, Roanoke; mother, Katherine P. Cole; brother and sister-in-law, John M. Jr., and Betty Cole; niece, Cheryl Cecil Cole; brother-in-law, David M. Lynch; sisters-in-law, Audrey L. Dearing, Ruth D. Lynch, Alyene C. Lynch; several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 1996, at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with Dr. Slavy B. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and would also like to express a special thanks to the Chemotherapy nurses, doctors and staff on 6 West at Lewis-Gale Hospital.
DYER, John Edward, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 3, 1996. He was a naval veteran of the Korean Conflict, was formerly of Rochester, N.Y. (where he was employed by the Eastman Kodak Company for over 20 years) and Boca Raton, Fla. (where he was the former owner of Southern TV). Mr. Dyer retired to Roanoke in 1995. He was preceded in death by two sons, David L. Dyer and Timothy D. Dyer. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Nancy E. Dyer; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven M. and Jane Dyer, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Michael E. Dyer, Scott C. Dyer, Kelly N. Dyer, Adam J. Dyer; four sisters; two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Greece, N.Y. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GOIN, Jesse Randall, 19, died Thursday, May 2, 1996 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was a former student at Patrick Henry High School, and survivors include his mother, Kyle M. Crosswhite; stepfather, David L. Crosswhite, both of Roanoke; father, Jerry T. Goin, Jr., Houston, Texas; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Jackie Goin, Salem; stepgrandfather, Melvin Ray Crosswhite, Salem; several uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 1996, with visitation following, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity
JOHNSON, Ella Miller, 60, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
JOHNSON, James MacArthur, (``Dar''), 52, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, May 3, 1996. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home.
JOHNSON, Josephine Beatrice, 96, of Wytheville, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at the Bethel A.M.E. Church. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.
JONES, Maggie Lane, 81, of Christiansburg, peacefully made her journey to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1, 1996. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Alleghany Church of Christ, conducted by Mr. James ``Beaver'' Terry and Mr. Porter Riner, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
KIDD, William Ellis, 71, of Vinton, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. He was a longtime employee of the Coca Cola Company, and was a member of the Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are brother, George C. Kidd; brother and wife, Richard L. and Joyce Kidd, all of Vinton; a sister and husband, Mary V. and Roy Caldwell of Roanoke; four nieces; and one nephew. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with Rev. Wm. Anthony Layman and Dr. George Wesley Jones officiating. Interment will be in Mounta in View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
LAWSON-ARBOGAST, Robert Allen, (``Robbie""), 22, of Roanoke, died Friday, May 3, 1996. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Lawson, Roanoke; father and stepmother, Robert B. and Terry W. Arbogast, Vinton; sisters, Tammy Breeden, Angela Arbogast, Taryn Arbogast, all of Vinton; maternal grandmother, Virginia Lawson, Roanke; paternal grandmother, Helen Wallace, Roanoke; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a very good ``BRO"", Mac. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
LOTTS, Clara Virginia Withers, 75, of Raphine, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Williams Funeral Service Chapel, Lexington.
LYTTON, Robert Nelson, 84, of Blacksburg, died Friday, May 3, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
MARSHALL, Bessie Wilson, 89, of Covington, died Friday, May 3, 1996. Funeral arrangements by Arrit Funeral Home.
MASTERS, Margaret Chamberlain, 91, of Salem, died Friday, May 3, 1996 after a brief illness. She was the widow of Professor Miles S. Masters, chairman of the Classics & Fine Arts Department at Roanoke College for 44 years. Dr. Masters founded the college's overseas travel and study division and Mrs. Masters accompanied him on college tours to dozens of countries during his tenure. Both were graduates of Denison University, where her father was president. Mrs. Masters was a former English and Latin instructor at Roanoke College. She also taught at Shawsville High School in Montgomery County and was retired from William Byrd High School in Vinton. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church's Philathea Class and a long-time choir member. She also belonged to the Roanoke College Fortnightly Club and was a past member of the Salem Women's Club and Salem Music Club. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Masters, Salem; son-in-law and daughter, Col. Dan S. and Virginia Masters Leonard, Yorktown; sons and daughters-in-law, Miles H. Masters, Salem; Ann Masters, Roanoke; Bob and Bettie Sue Masters, San Antonio, Texas; six granddaughters, their husbands and children, Wayne and Margaret Miles Leonard Clark, North Beach, Md.; Patrick and Elizabeth Leonard Ryan and children, Dana and Sean, of Yorktown; Jan and Chamberlain Ann Masters Miller and sons, Ryan and Coleman, of Ashburn; Dr. L. A. and Helen Stuart Masters Durham, and children, Arch, Ann Husted and Robbie of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mark and Diane Masters Iwinski of Williamsburg; and Dr. Michael and Deborah Masters Camitta of San Antonio, Texas. Also surviving are Mrs. Masters' brothers, John Chamberlain, Waverly, Ohio; Stuart Chamberlain, St. College, Pa.; a sister, Elizabeth Hudson of Penney Farms, Fla.; and brother-in-law, Omer Masters of Albuquerque, N.M. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Lew Bennett at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem on Monday, May 6, 1996 at 3:30 p.m.. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGUIRE, Corbie Perdue, 71, of Shawsville, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Howard E. McGuire; two sons, Elvis McGuire, Shawsville, Frankie McGuire, Keen Mountain; five daughters, Phyllis Tilley, Sabine, W.Va., Dorothy Faucette, Burlington, N.C., Geraldine Lucas, Patsy Dirk, both of Christiansburg, Darlene McGuire, Shawsville; one sister, Irene Lytton, Radford; a special friend, Betty Mann, Christiansburg; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. John Smith. Friends may call any time Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday
MILLS, Woodrow George, (``Woody''), 79, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Mr. Mills was a retired Switchman from Norfolk & Western Railway with 37 years service, and was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Richards Mills. Surviving are his children and their spouses, Judy and Nelson Burkholder, Spartanburg, S.C., Jim and Carol Mills, Cherie and Paul Dicks, all of Roanoke, Lynn and Jessie Stevens, Goodview, Eldridge and Debbie Sower, Salem; a stepson and his wife, Tim and F lorence Mills, Rustburg; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Wright officiating. Oakey's Vinton Chapel is handling funeral arrangements
MORRIS, Catherine Lynn, (Kathy) 37, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 3, 1996 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a graduate of Northside High School, Class of '77. She is survived by her parents, Jack K. and Catherine D. Morris; a sister, Sherry R. Kincer, all of Roanoke; a brother, Jack K. Morris II, Richmond; stepbrother, Robert Sampson of California; a niece and nephew, Michelle and Joshua Ruble of Roanoke; two nephews, Zachary and Tyler Morris of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1996, with the Rev. James Milsap officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. A special thanks to Roanoke Memorial Hospice for their assistance at a time when it was greatly appreciated. A very special thanks to all employees of Friendship Manor. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
O'TOOLE, Martin F., 62, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
OVERSTREET, Mamie, 80, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Chapel. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va.
PAGE, William Henry, (""Jack""), 79, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday , May 1, 1996. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired plasterer. ""Jack"" was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Page; one sister, Annie P. Jackson, Washington, D.C.; mother-in-law, Myrtle Joiner, Salem; sisters-in-law, Marian Roach, Salem, Virginia (John) Miller, Fleetwood, N.C., and Louise (Jesse) Smith, Bedford; brother-in-law, Herbert (Mamie) Joiner, Alberdeen, Md.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Rev. Thomas Pleasant 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 on Sunday for viewing.
PAYNE, Shirley Ann, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 2, 1996. Survivors include one son, Calvin D. Clark, Roanoke; three daughters, Leslie J. Payne, Manassass, Elaine G. Payne and Trina (Eric) Richardson, all of Roanoke; two brothers, Nathaniel Smith, Ft. Washington, Md., Melvin Smith, Suitland, Md.; six grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services Monday, May 6, 1996, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dwi ght O. Steele, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday evening from 8 to 9 p.m. Viewing at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
RIGLE, Randal, 91, of Covington, died Friday, May 3, 1996. Funeral arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
RUSSELL, James A., 84, of Marion, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
THOMAS, Herman Alfred, 56, of Natural Bridge Station, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996, at Summersville, W.Va. Hospital. Born April 17, 1940, in Rockbridge County, he was the son of Mrs. Nita Johnson Thomas of Natural Bridge Station, and the late Max B. Thomas. He was a driver for Mike Clark & Sons, Inc. Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Doris Thomas, Natural Bridge Station; daughter and son-in-law, Juanita T. and Mark Floyd, Natural Bridge Station; one sister, Corrien E. Thomas, Natural Bridge Station; one grandson, Derek Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 5, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the Glenwood Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Claude Floyd and Rev. George Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Austin Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington
THOMASON, Oretha Lowe, 76 of Galax, died Thursday, May 2, 1996. Funeral Saturday 2 p. m. Snow Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
TROUT, Mildred L., 69, of 6714 NE 5th Street, Ocala, Fla., died Monday, May 1, 1996, at her residence. She was a native of Montvale. She is survived by her husband, Richard Trout, Ocala, Fla.; one son, Richard Trout II, Brooksville, Fla.; two daughters, Bonnie Sue Steel, Virginia, and Terry Neal, Leesburg, Fla.; brother, Edgar Smith, Virginia; three sisters, Hazle Pendleton and Edna Swartzel, both of Virginia, Doris Witt, Idaho; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Sun Country Cremation Service, Silver Springs, Fla.
WORTH, Minnie Fitzgerald, 58, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, at her home. Born in Botetourt County on December 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Hansford A. and Ruth Camden Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Worth. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Perry and Dana Camper, both of Fairfield, and Faye Silvea of Buena Vista; three sisters, Janie Fitzgerald of Lexington, Betty Hostetter of Buena Vista, and Peggy Slagle of Vesuvius; a brother, Frank Fitzgerald of Lexington; four grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 1996, at the Falling Springs Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William Leach officiating. Family and friends will be received at Mrs. Worth's home at any time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice. Lomax Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
YOPP, Roy J., 82, of Madison Heights, formerly of Salem, died Thursday, May 2, 1996 in a nursing home. He retired from the Baptist Children's Home in Salem where he worked for 42 years as a farm manager. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Yopp; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald W. and Joyce B. Yopp, Fincastle; daughter and son-in-law, Valeria L. and Henry L. Allen, Madison Heights; grandchildren, Henry L. Allen, II, and wife, Heather M. Allen, Ronald Wayne Yopp, II, Christopher J. Allen, and Ellen L. Yopp; great-grandchildren, Cameron Wayne Yopp and Jordan Ray Allen; brother, George Yopp, Salem. Funeral services will be held on Monday, at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with Pastor Eloise Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, The family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m
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