ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, May 10, 1996 TAG: 9605100104
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
ANDERSON, Gaston C., 89, of Roanoke, died Wednesday evening, May 8, 1996, in the Skyline Nursing Home of Floyd. He was a retired farmer and a former resident of Meadows of Dan. He was a member of Conners View Primitive Baptist Church and served on the Board of Trustees for many years. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Fanny Boyd Anderson of Roanoke; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherman and Mary Anderson and Lassie and Mildred Anderson, all of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Anderson of Elerbee, N.C. and Lala Boyd of Meadows of Dan; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Henry and Maude Shelor of Floyd; and one foster son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Marjorie Richards of Martinsville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Conners View Primitive Baptist Church with Elder James Vipperman and Elder J. B. Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Anderson's memory to the Alzheimer's Association or to the American Heart Fund.
BUCHANAN, Irene Sue Hamilton, 62, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 1996. Memorial service noon Saturday, Belmont Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
BURNETT, Gordon T., (``Tally''), 62, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, May 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel.
CALDWELL, Beatrice A., 85, of Whitetop, passed away Thursday, May 9, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
CARNIOL, Sandra Goad, 50, of 108 Lake Ridge Drive, Forest, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at her home. She was the wife of Glenn Carniol. Mrs. Carniol was born December 5, 1945, in Dry Fork to the late Perry Goad and Hattie Murphy Goad. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church, and a former elementary school teacher. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Justin Mitchell Carniol, and a daughter, Jessica Mary Carniol, both of Lynchburg; three sisters, Clara Oakes of Danville, Pauline Evans of Lakeland, Fla., and Joyce Starmont of North Carolina, and two brothers, Mac Goad and Earl Goad, both of Danville. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Warren, Paul and Osbey Goad. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Woodall-Tharp Chapel, with the Rev. James Moon officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Methodist Church Cemetery, Dry Fork, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Arrangements by Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, 804-237-9424.
COX, Flora Bell Dinkle, 87, of Bedford, died Thursday, May 9, 1996 at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on June 25, 1908, a daughter of the late Clifford Baxter Dinkle and Nannie Bell Ashwell Dinkle. She was a member of Morgans Baptist Church, Ladies Friendship Sunday School Class and retired from Moneta Dress Factory. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Clarence Albert Cox, a daughter-in-law, Matleen Morgan Cox and a granddaughter, Carolyn Cox Lawhorn, two brothers, Willie O. Dinkle, Cliford B. Dinkle and two sisters, Louella Dinkle and Florence D. Blankenship. She is survived by three sons, John Albert (Boat) Cox, Roy Calvin Cox and Malcolm Ralph (Mack) Cox, all of Bedford; two daughters, Nancy Gaynelle Cox Tuck of Moneta and Jacqueline Lee Cox (Jackie) Woolwine of Bedford; four brothers, Elsworth Dinkle of Hurt, Burford B. Dinkle, Thurston Dinkle, both of Moneta and Ray Dinkle of South Carolina; three sisters, Erma D. Stanaitis of Lynchburg, Myrtle D. Burnett and Lucille D. Morgan, both of Huddleston; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews, also a special friend, Mildred Bragg. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, at Morgans Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
CRAIG, Earl Richard, Sr., 71, of Salem, went home to Heaven on Thursday, May 9, 1996, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was veteran of WW II, where he served his country for 3 years and was awarded the Metal of Honor. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Martin Craig; six children, Earl Richard Craig Jr., Ann Heptinstall, Richard Wayne Craig, Sandra Mischianti, Linda Francisco, and R.J. Martin; two sisters, Dorthory Salmon, Gladys Gray; five granddaughters; one grandson; and two stepgrandsons. A memorial service will be held at Faith Assembly of God on 4th St., Salem at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled American Veterans or you may bring them to the memorial service.
DALTON, Ted D., 51, of Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in a Winston-Salem, N.C. nursing home. Surviving are his wife, Julia E. Dalton; daughters, Mrs. Lori D. Hedrick, Blacksburg, Miss Molly Dalton, Salem, Miss Amy Dalton, Salem, son; Marc D. Dalton, Salem; aunt, Mrs. V. R. Williams, Stuart. Funeral services will be at the graveside 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, with Rev. Robert L. Alderman and Rev . Albin Crutchfield officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 10 a.m. Friday.
DANNER, John Edward, Sr., 81, of Rt. 1, Max Meadows, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in the Malin Health Care Center. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Charles Edward and Lillie Mae Aga Danner. He was a prominent Wythe County farmer, a member of Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder and treasurer, served on the board of directors of Southern States Co-Op, and was a charter member of the Max Meadows Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Simmerman Danner. He is survived by three sons, John Edward Danner Jr. of Wilkesboro, N.C., David R. Danner of Max Meadows, Harry W. Danner of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Kimberly Danner Musser of Staunton, Ray Danner of Max Meadows, Brian E. Danner of Pilot Mountain, N.C., Katie Danner of Wytheville; one great-grandson, Justin Tyler Musser of Staunton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Vaughan Earl Hartsell and Mr. Olin Armentrout officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, or at the residence of his son, David Danner, at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Max Meadows Fire Department or the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Va. 24312. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
DEEL, Leslie Romulus, 79, of Fincastle, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at the Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. Born November 21, 1916, he was a son of the late John William and Pearl Obenchain Deel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for the Norfolk and Western Railway and the U.S. Forest Service. He was a lifetime farmer and was well known for his produce in the Nace Community and the Roanoke City Market. He retired from farming in 1985. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Leslie Deel, who passed away in 1994. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Coleman Deel of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy and Bill Toppel of Hollins, Judy Mills of the home; and son-in-law, Ron Mills of Pensacola, Fla.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Susan Deel of Russell, Pa. (formerly of Waynesboro), Larry and Sandy Deel of Salem; a daughter-in-law, Lula Deel of Salem; one sister, Violet Ireton of Cockeysville, Md.; one brother and sister-in-law, Wallace and Louise Deel of Rock Hill, S.C.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m . Saturday, May 11, 1996, at Providence Baptist Church, Henry, with the Revs. J. Weldon Myers and Steve Tilley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service beginning at noon. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
DENT, Joseph B., Sr., Professor, 91, of Petersburg, died Monday, May 6, 1996. He was born in Wythe County on August 14, 1904, and was the son of the late Charles Lee Dent and Bettie Jackson Dent. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Jackson Dent of Pulaski; and by his wife, Hilda C. Dent. Mr. Dent will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family of Professor Joseph B. Dent Sr. will receive friends at the residence of Paul and Evelyn Farrier, 109 Cohee Road, Blacksburg, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Hom e, Inc., Pulaski
DOMINGUEZ, Soledad, 93, of Moneta, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Dominguez. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and John Hanley of Moneta; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Dominguez of Bedford; several grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by services at 2 p.m. at Flora Funeral Chapel. Sister Fidelis Rubbo will officiate. The family suggests that memorials be made to Hospice of Franklin County, 124 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount
FORD, Clara May Dannels, 80, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, May 9, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McLaughlin Funeral Home.
GOSE, Irene P., 85, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She had taught for forty-one years and four months in the Wythe County Schools, most at Spiller Elementary. She is survived by three sisters and their families, Mrs. Ruth P. Humphrey of Rural Retreat, Valeria P. Copenhaver, of Kegley Manor, Bastian, and Mrs. Doris P. Grubb of Rural Retreat. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial s ervice will be conducted at Grubb Funeral Home 2 p.m. Saturday by Dr.. Charles Burnett. The family will receive friends an hour before the ceremony. Those who wish to do so may make memorials to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building Fund. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
GREENWAY, Raymond Richard, 75, of Fincastle died Monday, May 6, 1996. Mr. Greenway was a locksmith for the Royal Oak Public School System for over 26 years and a World War II Veteran in the Second Armored Division under General Patton and was also involved in the European Campaign. He was a member of the Royal Oak Elks, The Clawson Masonic Trelum Lodge #552 F. & A. M. and a Moslum Shrine Temple Detroit where he was a 32 degree Mason. Mr. Greenway is survived by his wife, Marge C. Southerland-Greenway of Fincastle; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Al Chumick of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Marsha Greenway, of Royal Oak, Mich., Joan and Fred Patenaude, of Royal Oak, Mich.; two step sons and their wives, Bob R. and Mary Kay Southerland Jr., of Royal Oak, Mich., Richard G. and Rebecca Southerland, Shelby Twp., Mich.; two step daughters and their husbands, Pamela and Wilson Webb, Marty and John Seemann, all of Fincastle; one brother, Nick Greenway, of Lobdel Lake, Mich.; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 10, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the William Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, Michigan with the Rev. Richard Jennex officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Mich. Local arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
HAUGEN, Thomas, 42, of Lexington, died Tuesday, May 7, 1996. Funeral noon Saturday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
HELFRICH, Mary J. Brown, 71, of Glen Mills, Pa., died Saturday, May 4, 1996, at her home. Born in Roanoke, Va., she was a daughter of the late Elijah Brazelton and Martha J. Junkin Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony G. Helfrich, and a son Robert Allen Helfrich. She is survived by five daughters , Mary Lou Jones, Patricia Anne Simons, Martha Judith Morgenrath, Claudia Lynn Shook and Teresa Marie Brandt; a son, Michael Anthony Helfrich; two sisters, June Brooks of Jacksonville, Ark., and Judith Paxton of Salem, Va., and a brother, William O'Brien of Southern Shores, N.C. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1996, at Andrews Air Force Base, Chapel One, Camp Springs, Md., followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery at 11 a.m. Arrangements by White-Luttrell Funeral Home, Ridley Park, Pa
HOUGH, Joseph Limuel, 79, of Ocala, Fla., died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at the home of his brother-in-law, Warren G. Walls, Chilhowie. He was a native of Summerfield, Fla.; a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, Ocala, Fla., a U.S. Army veteran, and a farmer. He is surviv ed by his wife, Cynthia Walls Akers Hough; four stepdaughters, Marcia E. Batten, Brenda A. Onorato, both of Ocala, Fla., Gay A. Silverman, Orange Lake, Fla., Charlotte A. Gilbert, Stanardsville; one brother, Hubert Hough, Summerfield, Fla.; two sisters, Beulah H. Wallen, Jacksonville, Fla., Ruby Hough, Orlando, Fla.; nine granddaughters; two grandsons; five great-granddaughters. Graveside services will be conducted in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Baptist Church, Ocala, Fla. Bruce Ocala Funeral Home is in charge. Local arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie
HUTCHISON, Judith T., 50, of Dublin, died Thursday, May 9, 1996. Arrangemtns by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
JOHNSON, Clark Jackson, 54, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Pearisburg, he was a son of the late Wilmer and Minnie Pyles Johnson and a brother of the late Lacy Johnson. Surviving are one son, Bruce Windsor, Waynesboro; six brothers, Charles Johnson, Pembroke, Lewis Johnson, Odell Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Bobby Johnson and Frankie Johnson all of Roanoke; three sisters, Billy Katherine Overstreet, Jean Overstreet, an d Frances Wilson, all of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996, in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
JOHNSON, Earle, 81, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 9, 1996. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
JOSEPH, Jasper Warren, Jr., 80, of Covington, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Edgemont Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
KESSLER, Nancy Morris, 49, of Troutville, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. She was a faithful member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and was a bookkeeper for Southern States in Troutville. She is survived by her husband, L.A. (Moose) Kessler, of Troutville; one daughter, Karen Lynn Kesler; one son, Christopher Ritchie, both of the home; two sisters, Barbara Fralin, of Troutville; Virginia Boone, Hampton; one brother, John M. Morris, Troutville; several nieces and nephews; and a very very special friend, Mrs. J. D. Crist. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel with Dr. Gene M. Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Troutville Rescue Squad or Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
MARSHALL, Ervin Toby, 36, of Copper Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. Survivors are his wife, Ester Weddle Marshall, Copper Hill; one stepson, Gary Howell, Willis; one stepdaughter, Wanda Cameron, Willis; mother and stepfather, Carrie and Ward Ballinger, Willis, one sister, Tina Ann Ballinger, Willis; grandfather, Sterlin Martin, Willis; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. Burial will be in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral Home
MCGOWAN, Ruby H., 90, of Roanoke died Thursday, May 9, 1996. She was a member of First Christian Church and retired from Roanoke Photo Finishing. She is survived by her sister, Dana H. Matthews, of Vinton; and also a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Graveside Monday, May 13, 1996 at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Burial Park. Rev. James Rivers and Rev. Richard Hedrick will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 pm. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 344 Church Avenue, Roanoke, VA. 24016
MORGAN, Florence W., (``Flo''), 74, of Riner, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. She was a retired employee of Virginia Tech Food Services and was preceded in death by one son, William Lester Morgan. Surviving are her husband, John Curtis Morgan Sr.; one son, Joh n C. Morgan Jr., Oklahoma; one daughter and son-in-law, Katie M. and Jon Altizer, Riner; grandchildren, Debbie Morgan, Donna Atkins, Jay Altizer, Jennifer Canevari, David Morgan, and Carrie Sowers; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Belvie, Altavista, Mary Hypes, Pembroke. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the graveside in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by Rev. Walt Simmerman. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to Auburn United Methodist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg
MOSELEY, Vera Jane, 64, of Buchanan, died Thursday, May 9, 1996. She is survived by her husband, James Vernon Moseley; three daughters, Brenda Linkenhoker, Buchanan, Doris Shropshire, Salem, Jane Moseley, Roanoke; two brothers, Ivan Sloan, Troutville, Clyde Sloan, Roanoke; five sisters, Gladys Carter, Roanoke, Janice Orange, Buchanan, Lorraine Spangler, Buchanan, Marie Roberts, Salem, Linda Milton, Buchanan; three grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Rader Buchanan Chapel, with the Rev. Chester L. Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home
PEDIGO, Louise Virginia, 98, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. She was born in Patrick County, Va., February 6, 1898, the daughter of D. T. and Delia H. (Foley) Pedigo. She attended public school at Woolwine, Va., and belonged to the Woolwine United Methodist Church. She graduated from Ferrum High School and taught in the Ferrum branch school system in Franklin, Floyd and Patrick Counties. During vacation months, she attended Farmville Teacher's College (now Longwood College), from which she received a Professional Teacher's Certificate. After several years of teaching, she resigned from the public school system and entered Roanoke National Business College, where she graduated as a stenographer in 1925. She then went to Washington, D.C., where she was employed for the remaining years of her working career. For the last 26 years prior to retirement, she was with the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. After retirement at the age of 65, Miss Pedigo returned to Roanoke and become a resident of Shenandoah Homes, a retirement home and adult care center. She was also an active member of the Patrick-Henry Allied Families of Virginia, Inc. She is survived by five nephews, Earl B. Pedigo, Robert D. Pedigo, William T. Pedigo, Debbs Pedigo and Seldon Pedigo; two nieces, Jean P. Nelson and Sharen P. Motley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, from the Woolwine United Methodist Church, Woolwine, Va. The Rev. Mike Plasters will officiate. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
REYNOLDS, Robert Lee, 64, of Penhook, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. He was a son of the late William Goggin and Nannie R. Reynolds, and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Perry Douglas Brown, III, a brother, William S. Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds retired from E. I. DuPont with 22 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Ruby O. Reynolds; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Charles Wyatt, Penhook, Nancy R. and Donald W. Cannaday, Ferrum, Norma R. and Perry Brown, Jr., Penhook; his grandchildren, D. J. Cannaday, Derek W. Wyatt, Deanna and Robert L. Howell, Jr., Kimberly and Donald Wayne Allen, Crystal Diane Brown and Stephanie Nicole Brown; three sisters, Annie Martin, Bessie Stegall and Florence Wright, all of Penhook; four brothers, Thomas Nelson Reynolds, Sandy Level, H. A. Reynolds, Penhook, Levi Reynolds and Edward Hollace Reynolds, both of Rocky Mount; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from the Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Jimmy Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount, and at other times at the residence of Mr. Reynolds.
ROBERTSON, Albert, of Bedford, departed this life on Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at his residence. He was the son of the late Henry and Madge Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Hester Marie Robertson, Bedford; one daughter, Carolyn (Robert) Anderson; two sons, Albert Michael (Evelyn) Robertson and Marcus Robertson, all of Bedford; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; seven sisters; and three brothers; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 12, 1996, at 2 p.m. at t he Antioch Baptist Church (Peaksville), Bedford. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
SMITH, Alfred Ray, 88, of Pembroke, died Wednesday morning, May 8, 1996, at the home of his daughter in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Giles County on September 23, 1907, he was a son of the late Jacob and Ada Vaught Smith. Alfred was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church at Hoges Chapel, and was a member of Castle Rock Masonic Lodge AF & AM in Pembroke. He was a devoted ""Hokie"" fan of VPI sports and a faithful Braves booster. He earned a living for his family as a master carpenter. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Iva Sarver, Lena Coates, and Mamie Smith; and a brother, Emory Smith. Surviving are his wife, Mable Atkins Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Bob Belcher of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Patricia and Tom McGinn of Bridgewater; three grandchildren, Heather and Patrick McGinn of Bridgewater and Aaron Shaver of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Nancy White of Narrows. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with the Rev. Eddie Kendall and the Rev. Max Brown officiating. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Masonic services will be conducted at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday, and military rites at the graveside Saturday.
SMITH, Inez Hinckley, 87, of Bedford, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
SPENCER, Carrie J., 57, of Stuart, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Moody Funeral Services.
SPRAKER, Stephen M., 97, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Crockett. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home.
TRENT, Ethel H., (``Big Ethel Mae"") of Rochester, N.Y. formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 1996. She is survived by a beloved and devoted niece, Ann Huff-Hall of Rochester, N.Y.; cousin, James Poindexter of Palo Alto, Calif.; a host of nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 1996 at 1 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 250 Bronson Ave., Rochester, N.Y., with Pastor Samuel McCree officiating. Also, funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 1996, 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The family will receive friends Tuesday, one hour prior to services at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. Metropolitan Funeral Chapel in Rochester, N.Y. is handling arrangements. Local arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WARD, Virginia Nora, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 1996. Funeral Friday, May 10, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
WILSON-JENKINS, Alecia Denise, 17, of Speedwell, passed away Thursday, May 9, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
WOLFE, Ray, 72, of 402 Marquis Street, Staunton, died at 1 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, 1996, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Wolfe was born April 8, 1924, in Pulaski, Ky., a son of Nelson and Kansas Daniels. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations where he received the Purple Heart Medal. He had retired from American Safety Razor and was a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtis Ann Gragg Wolfe; a daughter, Dr. Gloria Whitehurst of Marina Del Ray, Calif., and formerly of Blacksburg; a granddaughter, Kelly Michele Whitehurst of Richmond; a brother, William H. Daniels of Round Lake, Ill., and two sisters, Gloria Pruden of Audubon, N.J., and Gleemus Daniels Dumbro of Wilmington, Del. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens, conducted by the Rev. John A. Abe. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW. The family will receive friends at Oak Lawn Mausoleum following the service. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Hamrick Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
WOOTEN, Elwanda Lucille, 73, of Salem, died Thursday, May 9, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
YEATTS, Shirley Robert, of Bent Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 9, 1996 in a local hospital. Mr. Yeatts was retired. He was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Ethel Yeatts, and sister, Geraldine Dooley. Surviving are his wif e, Bette Yeatts; daughter, Tiffany Yeatts, Bent Mountain; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bill and Christine Cornette, Roanoke, Phyllis and Archie Collins, Salem; three nephews; two nieces; including a special nephew, Paul Yeatts and wife, Debbie of Salem; three aunts, Chloe Robertson, Salem, Arlene Turner, Floyd, Claris and Sparrel Turner, Floyd. Graveside services will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Greg Mills officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, Bent Mountain, Va. 24059 Brambleton Avenue
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