ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 1996 TAG: 9605210121
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BAILEY, Mamie Evelyn, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, May 18, 1996. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 a.m. at Loudon Avenue Christian Church. Rev. William L. Lee will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The procession will assemble at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BALLARD, Randall Bryan, 91, of Christia nsburg, died Monday morning, May 20, 1996 at his home. He was a native of Peterstown, WV and is survived by his wife, Adele A.O. Ballard; a son, Randall Ballard, Chapel Hill, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Mark Kageals, Salem; a granddaughter, Sherrie Bishop; great-grandchildren, Tommy and Ashley Bishop, all of Roanoke; 2 step daughters, Alleta O. Helms, Christiansburg, Shirley O. Aiken, Newport News, stepgrandchildren, Barry Helms, Wanda Proco, Christiansburg; Julia Aiken, Williamsburg, Suzanne Burns, Yorktown, stepgreat-grandchildren, Bobbi, Staci, Erin Proco; Linda and Mary Helms; Shelby, William and Samantha Burns. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by Mr. Jones Oliver with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Faith Christian Church, 1125 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, 24073 or the New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call anytime Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Tuesday from 7 until 8:30 p.m.
BROWN, Herman H. (``Tea Room''), 96, of Draper, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
BROWN, Mary Mozelle, 79, of Vinton, passed away Monday, May 20, 1996. She was retired from Burlington Industries in Vinton and was a member of the Vinton Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, John Ira Brown; son, N. Cline Brown of Vinton; granddaughter and her husband, Laurie K. and Jack Tanselle of Chicago, Ill.; five si sters, Loreda T. Cundiff and Vera T. Tyree both of Rocky Mount, Reba T. Scott of Roanoke, Zelma T. Callahan of Vinton, Dean T. Shell of Roanoke; sister-in-law and her husband, Stella and Guy Foster of Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 with Dr. William L. Ross officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
BURRIS, George W., (``Red""), 70, of Radford, died Monday, May 20, 1996 in a Winston-Salem, N.C. hospital. He was a co-owner of the former Sutz-U Market and the Bear Market. Surviving are his wife, Jean D. Burris, Radfor d; a son and daughter-in-law, George L. and Diane Burris, Radford; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel and C. M. Hale, Kingsport, Tenn., Irene and Tom Morrell, Bristol, Tenn.; a sister, Anna Belle Looney, Bluefield, W. Va.; a sister-in-law, Beverly Burris, San Antonio, Texas; one brother, L. M. Burris, Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Kevin, Jonathan, Cathy Burris, all of Radford. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. William H. Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
CALDWELL, Blanche Ann Welch, 56, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 17, 1996. Funeral services will be Wednesay 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Rev. Thomas Pleasant will officiate with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.
CATRON, Margie Crutchfield, 82, of Axton, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Clearview Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
CAVINESS, Harvey Edward, 68, of Max Meadows, died Monday, May 20, 1996 in the Radford Community Hospital. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Jesse James and Martha Jane Puckett Caviness. He was a retired Superintendent with Silicia Products. He is survived by his wife, Anna Spencer Caviness of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Nancy Caviness, Dublin, Randall and Vickie Caviness, Rt. 1, Max Meadows; three grandchildren, Gary Alan Caviness, Randa Lynn Caviness, Jessica Caviness; two stepgrandsons, Warren and Jay Mills, Wytheville; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Mills, Wytheville; three sisters, Thelma Sanders, Wytheville, Viola Evans, Las Cruses, N.M., Grace Lawson, Rt. 1, Max Meadows. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald E. Drake Sr. 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. Tuesday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that thos who prefer may make memorials to the American Heart Association, in care of Imogene Ring, PO Box 538, Wytheville, Va. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
CLORE, John W., Jr., of 1218 Windsor Rd., Harrisonburg, died Sunday evening, May 19, 1996 at his home following a lengthy illness. A son of Mrs. Hilda Thornhill Clore and the late John W. Clore, he was born on June 21, 19950 in Charlottesville and had formerly made his home in Roanoke prior to moving to Harrisonburg seven years ago. Mr. Clore graduated from Madison High School, Virginia Tech, and received his Masters Degree in Finance from George Washington University. He served as Regional President for First Union Bank (formerly Dominion Bank) until his retirement due to his health. Mr. Clore was a member of the Harrisonburg Rotary Club, served on the Board of Blue Ridge Community College and was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the Army. On March 11, 1978 he married Jean L. Clore, who survives him. Besides his wife and mother of Madison, Va., he is survived by two daughters, Leah K. Clore and Victoria E. Clore, both at home; and a stepson, Michael Seth Janssen of Charlottesville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Harrisonburg Baptist Church. Dr. Tom Reynolds will conduct the service and burial will follow in Hebron Lutheran Church Cemetery in Madison, Va. at 4 p.m., conducted by Dr. Reynolds and the Rev. Jim Baseler. Members of the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. The casket will not be open to the public. Those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, 100 East Grace St., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801, in his memory.
COLEMAN, Robert Lee, 84, of Bassett, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Graveside funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rustburg Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.
COMPTON, Minnalee Breeden, 88, of Floyd, passed away at her home Sunday, May 19. 1996. She was preceded in death by the husband, William Ward Compton in 1982. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Welby Cockram, Floyd, Louise and Theodore Via, Floyd, Lucy and Charles McAlexander, Pfafftown, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Hazel Howery, Ruby Vest, both of FLoyd; one stepdaughter-in-law, Pauline Younger, Sacramento, CA; one sisters, Eunice Bowman, Athens Tenn.; ten grandchildren, Gary Cockram, Joel Cockram, Gerald Via, all of Roanoke, Philip Cockram, Blue Ridge, Jennifer Goff, Check, Mark Via, Floyd, Sarah Browning, Copper Hill, David McAlexander, Huntersville, N.C., Vincent McAlexander, Tobaccoville, N.C., James McAlexander, Pfafftown, N.C.; thirteen great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; several nieces & nephews; special friends, Betty Nolen, Martha Radford, and Lorraine Lafond. Funeral services will be Wednesday May 22, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Goins & Rev. Joe Womack officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 12 noon Tuesday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Lee Cemetery Fund.
DEISHER, Eldee Harrison, 75, of Iron Gate, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
FERRIS, Nannie G., 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 20, 1996 in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Ferris was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Valentine and Lucindia Aldridge Ferris. All of her brothers and sisters are deceased. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including, Ray and Fran Leight. Salem Funeral Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 22, 1996 with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the fa mily will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
GHIRINGHELLI, Hugo A., 71, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 19, 1996 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a member of South Roanoke United Methodist Church, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force in the China, Burma, India Theater in WW II. He was retired from National Patent Development Company. Surviving are his wife, Lou Woolridge Ghiringhelli, Roanoke; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert W. Ghiringhelli, Long Island, N.Y., Hugh H. Ghiringhelli, Greensboro, N.C., David D. and Kimberly Ghiringhelli, Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gina M. and Steven Coven, Roanoke, Ellen and Danny Carr, Roanoke; four grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Ghiringhelli; one sister, Emma Delia. A memorial services will be conducted at South Roanoke United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Donald H. Roberts officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GIBSON, Robert A., 76, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, May 19, 1996. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from C & P Telephone Company with 35 years of service. Mr. Gibson was a member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church and the Penguin Club in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Helen W. Gibson; son and daughter-in-law, David Kirk and Tamra McBride; grandson, C. Tain and wife, Margaret McBride; granddaughter, Shana A. McBride; three great-grandchildren, Meredith T. McBride, Justin K. McBride, Ali McBride; sister, Bertha Huffman; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Harold C. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554, or the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Rd., Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014.
INGO, Harold Lee, (``Buck""), 90, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Reese Funeral Chapel, Austinville.
JENNINGS, Willie Everette, 90, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LANE, Luther Samuel, Sr., 86, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, May 20, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
LAWSON, Shelby Ann 56, of Pt. Wentworth, Ga., died Saturday, May 18, 1996. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Lawson, Pt. Wentworth, Ga., Steve Lawson, Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Rhonda Lawson, Pt. Wentworth, Ga.; three brothers, Ted A. Haymaker, Hollins, Stanley W. Haymaker, Buchanan, Cleveland B. Haymaker, Roanoke; two sisters, Joyce Waters, Goodview, Rose Gibson, Covington; three grandchildren, Tori Lawson, Stephanie Lawson, Matthew Lawson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Springwood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harold E. Cook, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Andrew Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan
MALLON, Murray Edward, 82, of Narrows, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. A Service of Christian Committal will be celebrated ay 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 1996 at the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel, Pembroke Va.
Maloney, Raymond, 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Grave side service Wednesday, 10 a.m. St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements.
MARTIN, Everett C., 86, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, May 20, 1996, in a local hospital. He was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and also retired from Brambleton Drug Store. Mr. Martin was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church and a member of Branch 524 Letter Carriers Union and members of the Union will be honorary pallbearers. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Mays Martin, Roanoke County; sister, Virginia Argabright, Bandy; sister-in-law, Louise Martin, Vinton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Philip Motley and the Rev. Robert Hamner officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave.
MARTIN, Ruby Fizer, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, May 18, 1996 in Radford Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, Potter Street, Blacksburg, Ca. with Bishop William Whittier and Elder Everett Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
MAUTESPAUGH, Frances E., 66, of Lexington, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
MOONEY, Nellie Ward King, 93, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
RATCLIFFE, Lewis G., 79, of Pearisburg, died Monday, May 20, 1996. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home.
RILEY, Richard James, 74, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel.
ROBERTS, Frank, J., 69, of Route 684, Patrick Springs, died Sunday, May 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
SIMPSON, Augusta Lynn Hale, (``Gussie""), 32, of Galax, died Friday, May 17, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
SUMNER, Gonnie Pratt, 77, of Mouth of Wilson, passed away Monday, May 20, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Reins-Sturdivant Chapel Independence.
TRIBETT, George M. Jr., 68, of Blue Ridge, passed away Saturday, May 18, 1996. Survived by wife, Susan Tribett, Blue Ridge; Children and stepchildren, George, Douglas, Frank, Cheryl, and Darryl; grandsons, Mark, Matt, and Kyle; one sister, Phyllis Treadway. A full memorial service will be Sunday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m. at Mays Memorial United Methodist Church Stewartsville, Va., with Dr. Sara Hudson officiating. A short memorial service will be a t 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 1996 at Parish Chapel Church, Chamblissburg, Va. For those people going out of town for Memorial Day Weekend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.
WEBB, Prentiss Adrian, 82, of Roanoke, went to join his late wife, Reba, in eternal peace, at sunset on Sunday, May 19, 1996. He was born on January 22, 1914, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Mr. Webb was raised in Kingston, W.Va. and Hamlin, W.Va., where he taught in a one room mountain school. He then worked as a legal aide in Huntington, W.Va. Mr. Webb attended law school at Southeastern School of Law in Washington, D.C. and then started his career with the United States Government in 1938 as a Personnel Officer in the Office of Price Stabilization. He serv ed as Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy during World War II, and married Reba Amanda Atkinson on December 31, 1945. Mr. Webb resumed his government career after the war, forming the original Secretariat of the United Nations in 1947. During his lengthy career in the federal government, he became Director of Personnel for the Executive Office of the President, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization. Mr. Webb also worked for the U.S. Civil Service Commission. He retired as Director of Personnel to the Secretary of the Army and the Office of Civil Defense in 1969. In the 1970's, Mr. Webb was an advisor at Total Action Against Poverty, where he set up the area's first job placement program for the disadvantaged. He served on the League of Older Americans (LOA) Advisory Council, becoming Chairman in 1975. He then became Director of nutrition program of the LOA as well as Assistant Director of the LOA. Mr. Webb was the Chairman of the LOA Advisory Council in 1983. In 1987, he was Vice President of the Board of Directors of the LOA, then becoming President for four terms before his retirement in 1992. He was elected as delegate to the first Silver Haired Legislature in 1983 and helped formed the first platform for financial aid to the elderly. He also served as State Chairman of the Virginia Coalition for the Aging, and until his death served as Vice President of the Virginia State Council of Senior Citizens. Mr. Webb was also Chairman of Area Six Chapter 111, Virginia Federation of N.A.R.F.E. Being active for many years in the Democratic Party, he was a Treasurer of the Roanoke City Democratic Committee for many years and was active in Seniors and Law Together (SALT). Surviving are his daughter, Winona Webb Bishop; two grandsons, Eddie and Bill; two great-grandchildren, Amanda Lynn and William Prentiss. A celebration of life will take place at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. James DeFoe officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Cedar Lawn Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the League of Older Americans (706 Campbell Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA 24013) or the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554). Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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