ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, June 9, 1996 TAG: 9606100047
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
BAILEY, Emma Lee, 63, of 3215 Hillcrest Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, died Friday, June 7, 1996, at her residence. Born on December 16, 1932, in Tazewell County, she was a member of the Church of God in Vinton. She is survived by her husband, Morris Edward Bailey of Roanoke, two sons, three daughters, four brothers, four sisters, eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Hospice Care Group of Roanoke
BOCOCK, Jeffrey Alan, 52, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 1996, at his home. He was a charter member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Bocock was an industrial chemical salesman and a U. S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Booth of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy Alane-Bocock and Walter Alexander of Roanoke; a daughter, Wendy Lynn Bocock of Charlottesville; a brother, Ralph Elton Booth II of Burnt Chimney; a sister, Judith Ann Huddleston of Roanoke, and several aunts and uncles. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rosalind Hills Baptist Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.
BOYD, Robert P., 84, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
COFFMAN, Mamie E., 64, of Salem, died Friday, June 7, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
COOK, Thurman Thomas, 91, of Draper, died Friday, June 7, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Baptist Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
CORELL, Rachel Brewbaker, 48, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, at her home. She was a member of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Wayne D. Corell; two sons, W. Douglas Corell Jr. and Matthew J. Corell of Roanoke; her father, J. Ed Brewbaker of Sprin gwood; a sister and brother-in-law, Eva B. and Dave Smith of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Sid and Minnie H. Brewbaker of Christiansburg; a devoted aunt, Alice Loope of Blacksburg; five nephews, and two nieces. Funeral services will be at North Roanoke Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, with Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. Interment will be in Springwood Baptist Church Cemetery in Botetourt County. The family suggests that memorials be made to 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 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
CREASY, Dorothy Secrest, 81, of Roanoke and formerly of Bedford County, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard W. Creasy, and a granddaughter, Rhonda M. Gib son. Survivors include three sons, Maurice A. Creasy and B. Eddie Creasy of Roanoke and O. Dale Creasy of Vinton; two daughters, Carolyn Gibson of Roanoke and Ruby Lester of Midlothian; 12 grandchildren, Kevin C. Creasy, David L. Creasy, Melanie C. George, Aaron Creasy, Susan Steptoe, Penny Humphries, Gail Salyer, Dorothy Lester, Robbie Lester, Jill Lester, Christopher Creasy and Sarah Creasy; five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Veva Torres of Newburg, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. John McKinney and the Rev. Elmer Sellers officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Church Cemetery, Thaxton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
CULLOP, Lessie Belle Hutchins, 105, widow of Grover C. Cullop, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, at her home in Marion. She was a lifelong member of Marion Baptist Church. Mrs. Cullop was born in Grayson County on October 5, 1890, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H utchins. She is survived by one nephew, Phleet Hutchins, of Roanoke; three nieces, Emma Nelson of Marion, Etta May Taylor of Chesapeake and Wanda Teaster of Trenton, Ohio; several great nieces and great nephews, and a very devoted companion, Kathleen Parks of Marion. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, 1996, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel, with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Sam Crews officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements
DUNCAN, Lurlene M., 79, of Belspring, died Friday, June 7, 1996. The funeral service originally scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday has been changed to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 1996, at Belspring Baptist Church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is handling arrangements.
EVERETT, Howard S., Jr., 48, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 12, 1996. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1996, behind the Dedmon Center (a part of Radford University). Directions: off Norwood Street, take University Drive to the rear parking lot of the Dedmon Center. The site of the service will be visible.
GARMAN, Dorothy Custer, 87, of Catawba, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
GREENWOOD, Pearlie Irene C., 72, of Rt. 3, Ridgeway, Saturday, June 8, 1996. Private graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home.
HACKWORTH, Jacqueline Burnette, 69, of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, June 9, 1996. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home.
INGRAM, Loretta Elizabeth, 58, of Roanoke, departed this life Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at the Lakeview Retirement Center in Roanoke. She was born April 8, 1938, in Radford, the daughter of the late James Luther Ingram and Mary Haley Ingram. She was a graduate of Radford University, and was a former employee of the Roanoke City School System. She was a teacher in the system for many years. Loretta was a member of the Mt. Olive Gospel Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Ingram. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Mrs. Marisa Jay Patterson (Quiton); five brothers, MacArther (Pam) Ingram, James (Drucilla) Ingram, Fred (Yvonne) Ingram, Charles (Mary) Ingram, and Thomas Ingram, all of Roanoke; one grandson, Taylor Redmond; goddaughter, Tammy Shepherd, and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Ingram. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, at the Radford Church of God in Christ at Russell and Clay Streets, Radford, with Elder Ronald Watson officiating. The Eulogy will be delivered by Bishop James Gill. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 9,1996, at the Guiding Star Church at 8th and Madison Streets, Roanoke. Burial will be in Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn. Penn's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON, Hazel M., 49, of Keedysville, Md., died Wednesday, June 5, 1996. Funeral 11a.m. Monday, Sharon Baptist Church, Rural Retreat. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat.
LANG, Gilbert, Jr., 65, of Pembroke, died Saturday morning, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home.
MULLINS, Loula Frances, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
PARKER, Harvey Edward, 89, of Troutville, died Friday, June 7, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valeria H. Parker; two son s, Warren E. Parker and Calvin W. Parker, and one grandson, Kenny W. Parker. He is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law, Maynard L. and Maxine P. Parker of Troutville, Douglas F. Parker of Roanoke, Norris G. and Shelby H. Parker of Moneta, Harvey J. and Judy C. Parker of Roanoke and Clarence W. Parker of Roanoke; two daughters, Jean P. Grey of Roanoke and Rosie P. Wren of North Augusta, S.C.; a daughter-in-law, Nanny C. Parker of Stewartsville; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, at the Rader Troutville Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Hoffler and the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Those wishing to make donations please consider the Troutville Rescue Squad or the Scruggs Rescue Squad.
PHILLIPS, Frank L., 72, of Roanoke County, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. He was well known in the fur industry for many years and was affiliated with New York Auction Company. In later years, he was general manager of the R. M. Frank Company. Mr. Phillips was a veteran of World War II, serving as Staff Sergeant and Squadron Leader in the European Theatre. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge, and was in a group that released Holocaust victims from Buchenwald. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Phillips; his mother, Louise W. Phillips, and a sister, Madelyn Palk. Surviving is his wife, Lucy E. Phillips; sons, Ronald Phillips of Long Island, N.Y., Philip Phillips and wife Elaine of West Haverstraw, N.Y.; granddaughter, Christy Ann Phillips of Mt. Pocono, Pa.; stepdaughter, Linda Lacot and husband Major A. Lacot of Bellevue, Neb.; stepson, Richard Martinez, and three stepgrandchildren, Dennis, Gregory and Jacqueline Lacot. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel. Those who prefer may make donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.
POINDEXTER, Lewis Tyrone, 37, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 7, 1996. He was preceded in death by his father, Dazelle Poindexte r; one brother, Eugene Poindexter, and one sister, Sandra Poindexter. Survivors include his mother, Lucille Poindexter, and daughter, Amanda Holcomb, both of Roanoke; brothers, Ronald (Geneva) Poindexter of Gary, Ind., Dazelle Lee Roy Poindexter, Frank (Marquerite) Poindexter, Charles (Mary) Poindexter, Stanley Poindexter and Russell Poindexter, all of Roanoke; sisters, Juanita (Eugene) Leftwich, Gwendolyn (William) Hayden, Jacqueline Robinson, Marva (Lewis) Adams, Kathleen (Frank) English and Victoria Poindexter, all of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Shirley Poindexter of Roanoke; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Delaney Court Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SAUL, Bobby Lee, 65, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 7, 1996. Born in Roanoke, he was the son of the late DeMoss H. and Ada Flora Saul. He retired from Appalachian Power Company after 41 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Central Church of the Brethren, where he served as a board member. He was a member of the Roanoke Bowling Association for the past 35 years, and was responsible for directing and organizing the Bowling Green League at Hilltop Lanes. He also will be remembered as a volunteer with the Sandlot programs in the Williamson Road area. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Cornett Saul of Roanoke; children and their spouses, Jeffrey Alan Saul of Tampa, Fla., Nancy Saul and Brian J. Lachewitz of Fairless Hills, Pa., William J. and Renee Saul of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Jacob A. and Joshua A. Lachewitz, Fairless Hills, Pa., and William J. Saul Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C.; stepgrandchildren, Stephanie and Stacy Fletcher of Winston-Salem, N.C.; sisters, Bernice Saul O'Donnell and Genevee Saul Jeter of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Margaret Henderson Saul of Roanoke, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. David A. Yingling officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or Central Church of the Brethren.
REYNOLDS, Sally Mae, 93, of Boones Mill, died Friday, June 7, 1996. Surviving are her children, Gearldine M. Sewell, Gladys M. Glass, Emma Jean Wilson and Dave Thomas Reynolds; one half brother, Clarence Bohon; two half sisters, Dolly Mae Bradford and Ruby Pruitt; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Arthur Cemetery, Franklin County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday.
ROGERS, Clinton D., 84, of Kimballton, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Mr. Rogers was a veteran of World War II and was retired from the Hoechst-Celanese Corporation. He was born at Kimballton on November 21, 1911, and was a son of the late Jepther Texas Rogers and Glennie Eaton Rogers. Besides his parents, he was preced ed in death by his wife, Mae Crews Rogers, and a daughter, Glenna Faye Rogers. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and Thomas Dunbar of Christiansburg; one sister, Miss Argie Rogers of Kimballton, and two grandchildren, Megan and Daniel Dunbar of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11a.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. William Perkins officiating. Interment will be in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m
SEAWELL, William H., Jr., 51, of Vinton, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SHIELDS, Ronald E., 58, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
SMITH, Margaret Morgan, 86, of Wytheville, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Dublin, the daughter of the late Rubin and Valeria Bailey Morgan. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church and a graduate of Radford College. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Smith; a sister, Hazel Gibson, and a brother Dr. Earl Morgan. She is survived by a son, James G. Smith of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Laura Smith McLester of Rockingham, N.C., and James G. Smith, Jr. of Wytheville, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, 1996, at 11 a.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, 425 Grayson Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382, or to the American Cancer Society, 167 East Main Street, Abingdon, Va. 24210. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
SMITH Rev. Roy Douglas, 70, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord he loved on the morning of Saturday, June 8, 1996. For 34 years, he was a faithful pastor, serving the Lord at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Mayflower Hills Baptist Church, Cave Rock Baptist Church, Mountain View Baptist Church and Seneca Baptist Church. Most recently, he was an associate pastor at Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. He also worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia as a health inspector for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mildred Hudson Smith; a much loved daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gary East of Vinton; two wonderful grandsons, Matthew and Stephen East; a sister-in-law, Mary H. Thaxton, and a brother-in-law and wife, Oren E. and Myriam Hudson. Funeral services will be held at the Rainbow Forest Baptist Church at 12 noon Tuesday, June 11, 1996, with the Rev. J. B. Parker, the Rev. Ken Butterworth, the Rev. Mark Ellis and the Rev. Tony Price officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Rainbow Forest Baptist Church.1/3``1/3
STROUTH, Virginia Faye, 78, of Salem, died Friday, June 7, 1996. She was retired from Maid Bess Corporation after 45 years of service, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. Sr. and Carol Strouth of Gaithersburg, Md.; a sister-in-law, Elsie Strouth; three grandchildren, Larry E. Strouth Jr., Laura Hundley and Carmen L. Strouth, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 10, 1996, at 11 a.m., at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem, with Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call on Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the funeral home.
STUMP, Eliza P., 95, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 8, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Stump, and a son, Thomas G. Stump. Mrs. Stump was a member of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Geraldine S. Gregory of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Judith S. Francis of Wichita, Kan.; three great-grandchildren, Michael E. Francis of Wichita, Shannon E. Francis of Bristol, Va., and Erin Franci s of Wichita, and two sisters, Avis Poff and Ruby Stump of Floyd. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with Elder Thomas Mann officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Oakey's South Chapel
THOMPSON, Richard Vernon, (``Pappy""), 83, of Rich Creek, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, in a Pearisburg hospital. Born on October 7, 1912, at Ballard, W.Va., he was the s on of the late Charles W. and Martha Neel Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mann Thompson; a daughter, Geraldine Couch; a son, Charles Henry Thompson; two sisters, and two brothers. Mr. Thompson was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rich Creek, and a member of Midway Ruritan Club. He was a retired employee of Hoechst-Celanese Corporation. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Myron (``Mabel"") Guynn of Rich Creek; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 1996, in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, with the Rev. Timothy W. Graham officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.
WALLER, Geneva Lucy, 107, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WOODY, Manfred Lafayette and WOODY, Wanda Gaye, died Thursday, June 6, 1996. His survivors are three daughters, Sylvia (Dawn) Rose of Newport News, Carrine F. Thomason of Roanoke, Brenda and Albert Chester of Frankfurt, Germany; three sons, Jerome and Stephanie Woody of Newport News, and Malcolm Woody and Manfred Peters of Roanoke; one sister, Louise Jackson of Roanoke; one brother, Fred Woody of Roanoke; four grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Manfred L. Woody Jr. Mrs. Woody's survivors are two sons, Malcolm Woody and Manfred Peters of Roanoke; two brothers, George Tingler of Louisville, Ky., and Jack Peters of Moneta; six sisters, Anna Mae Farrell of Boones Mill, Mary L. Roacht of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Brenda Morrer of Titusville, Fla., and Gail Tingler, Alice Dawson and Shelby Butler of Roanoke, and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at Pilgrim Baptist Church by the Rev. Dwight O. Steele Sr. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. Viewing will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave., N.W., Roanoke.
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