ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, June 13, 1996 TAG: 9606130073
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
MAXEY, Esther Anna Fox, of Salem, departed this life on June 12, 1996 at her home. she was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Maxey was the daughter of the late F. Ralph and Marie Southers Fox of
ALLISON, Nancy Claire, 6, of Blacksburg, died Friday, June 7, 1996. Funeral 5 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Funeral Home Chapel.
BECKER, Ruth Fowler, 93, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996, in a local nursing center. She was a native of Greenville, Texas, and had been a Roanoke resident for the past 50 years. She was a member of Rosalind Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Becker Sr.; and son, George J. Becker Jr. Survivors include son, Charles Becker, and his wife, Helen, Roanoke; a daughter, Ruth E. Becker, Roanoke; grandchildren, Clifford and Douglas Becker, Barbara Crouch; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Eydia Allison, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the L.O.A. Area Agency on Aging, 706 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke
BLEVINS, Norman Steven, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Blacksburg, Va., passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. Memorial services 2 p.m. Shady Valley Baptist Church, Shady Valley, Tenn.
BUCHANAN, Mary Douglas, 62, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Barnett's Funeral Home.
CLEMMER, Jameson Harold, (""Ted""), 77, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Mr. Clemmer was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during World War II with the 29th Division. Surviving are his daughter, Jennifer Clemmer, Roanoke; his son, Harold Clemmer, Roanoke; his brothers and sisters, Robert E. Clemmer, Troutville, John L. Clemmer, Clara Carter and Myrtle Rife, all of Roanoke, Mildred Mitchell, Rocky Mount; his granddaughter, Kristen Clemmer; his good friend , Dorothy Draper. A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, 1996, with the Rev. Robert W. Lanier officiating, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
FERGUSON, Leonard Wilburn, Jr., 55, of Route 1, Axton, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Ferguson family cemetery, Ferrum. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
FLORA, Miriam Ferrell, 82, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 9, 1996. She was the widow of C. Cecil Flora. Mrs. Flora taught school at William Fleming High School and The Eaton School. She was a founding member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church and the Monday Morning Prayer Group. She was a board member of Damascus Ministries and was active in Precept Ministries Bible Study as well as a strong advocate of prayer which she continued until her death. She was also a friend of the West End Center for Youth, The Presbyterian Community Center and Campus Crusade for Christ. Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Harris; a cousin, Margaret Ferrell; four children, Charles C. Flora, Jr., Blair Wood, Beth Smith and Ellen Genovese, all of Roanoke; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 15, 1996, 3:00 p.m., at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with the Reverend J. Harris Stephens officiating. Mrs. Flora wished that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mission Fund, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 1837 Grandin Road S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015.
GARRISON, Cecil, 63, of Roanoke passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy E. Anderson; one son, Mr. Larry E. Garrison; both of Roanoke; eight grandchildren, Ms. Latonya R. Anderson, Hollins, Ms. Amanda E. Anderson, Ms. Shauna E. Anderson, Ms. Brittany N. Robinson, all of Roanoke, Ms. Jessica M. Kyle, Fincastle, Mr. Keith A. Anderson, Hollins, Mr. Antonio M. Anderson, Roanoke, Mr. Anthony J. Kyle, Fincastle; one great-grandchild, Mr. Taveon R. Anderson, Hollins; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mrs. Emma Richie, Mrs. Alice Garrison, Mrs. Lilly (Edward) Callaway, all of Hollins; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. George (Margaret) Garrison, Hollins, Mr. Leroy (Lillie) Garrison, Roanoke; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with Rev. Charles Callaway officiating. Burial to follow in Hollins Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday 1 hour prior to the service. Friends may call at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, Thursday.
GEORGE, Roscoe Franklin, 92, of Radford, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.
GOAD, Catherine Lucas, 53, of Galax, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
HALE, Frances Edwards, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 9, 1996. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hill Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Stone officiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HANDY, Daniel R., 63, of Stuart, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Patrick Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services.
HOLMES, Lena R., of 1804 Longwood Ave., Bedford, departed this life on Tuesday, June 11, 1996. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Holmes. Survivors include three brothers, William C. Holmes of Columbus, Ohio, Hal D. Holmes of Alexandria, and Robert L. Holmes of Bedford; one sister-in-law, Georgia S. Holmes of Columbus, Ohio; tw o nieces; her devoted friends, Ms. Bobbie Ann Hobson, Ms. Alice Henry, Mrs. Sarah B. Davis. Lena was a lifelong member of Washington Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed her life at home, and cared more for her family than herself. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford. Rev. Alvin Henderson will officiate. Friends may call at the residence, 1804 Longwood Ave., Bedford
LINK, Evelyn Morrissette, (``Spud""), 74, of the Maybrook Community, Gile County, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996 in Montgomery Regional Medical Center in Blacksburg. Born in Abbs Valley in Tazewell Co., Va., she was the daughter of the late Rufus Crockett and Hazel Morrissette Harrison. Surviving are her husband, James Everett Link; three so ns and daughters-in-aw, Henry P. and Charlene Bowman of Ohio, Adrian E. and Janet G. Link of Blacksburg, Tommy and Janet A. Link of Naples, Fla.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 1996 in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with the Rev. Eddie Kendall and the Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Link Family Cemetery, Maybrook. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m
LOVELL, Correlle Hensley, 87, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.
MAXEY, Esther Anna Fox, departed this life on Wednesday, June 12, 1996, at her home at 830 Moran Avenue, Salem. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Maxey was the daughter of the late F. Ralph and Marie Southers Fox of McKeesport, Pa. She is survived by her husband, Dr. W. Melvin Maxey; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Michael Mullens; one granddaughter, Ashley, and one grandson, Christopher. She also is survived by her dear friend and sister-in-law, Elsie Fox; one niece, Nancy F. Miller, and four nephews, Frank, David, Ralph and Tim Fox. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles E. Fox, and a sister, Frances M. Bacon. Before her marriage, Mrs. Maxey was Director of Christian Education in Harrisonburg, Va.; Silver Spring, Md., and Fairfax, Va., covering a period of about 12 years. She taught at Ferrum College for about 15 years, and was Associate Professor of Psychology. She was made Professor Emerta upon her retirement. Mrs. Maxey was from a Quaker background, the Hicksite Movement, which greatly influenced her sense of God's presence in her life. She was married in St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Callaway. In the absence of the Rev. Bob Co penhaver, the Rev. Harmon Smith will conduct a memorial service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the service. A Requiem Folk Mass, conducted by the Rev. Harmon Smith, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Ferrum College, Ferrum, Va. 24088, or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. The family of Esther F. Maxey wishes to thank the following for their love, devotion and support to her and her family during her last illness: Doctors Bern, Neathawk and Nevin for the patience and concern; the Staff of Housecall Hospice, especially Caroline Scarborough and her assistance and Bruce Robinson; the many members of St. Paul's, especially Mary Orville and her volunteers, and all the other friends and neighbors, especially Mrs. Cadd, who have expressed their concern in various acts of kindness.
McCOY, Mayme Katherine, 70, of 108 5th St., Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996, at her home. Born March 8, 1926 in McCoy, Va., she was the daughter of the late Irvin A. McCoy and Margie Dillon McCoy. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Josephine McCoy. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William E. McCoy and Blanche McCoy, Huntington, W.Va. Ms. McCoy taught school in Pulaski County for eighteen years, retiring due to disability. She was active in civic affairs, was vice president of Pulaski County Womans Democratic Association, a diligent worker in national, state and local elections, and also for charities. She was a charter member of New River Valley Historical Society, member of the National., State and County Retired Teachers Association, guidance counselor and Senior Class Sponsor for many years at Pulaski High School., co-founder of Washington, D.C. Toures for Seniors, co-founder and director of Youth Government Day in which Seniors were trained, elected, and appointed to hold town and county offices. She was popular in social affairs, and also a pianist for weddings and parties. She was the recipient of the 1964 teachers medal from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, citing her for her excellence as a teacher of God, country, good citizenship and the fundamental beliefs of our U. S. Constitution and our democratic way of life. She received statewide acclaim for this highly organized activity. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with Dr. Norman E. Witthuhn officiating. Burial will follow Friday at 11 a.m. in Centennial Christian Church Cemetery, McCoy, Va. Visiting will be anytime Thursday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. funeral time at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
MILLER, Jack, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MORRILL, Diane Marie, 55, of Blacksburg, died Monday, June 10, 1996, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She leaves her husband of 36 years, Robert; daughters, Lee Ann Slack of Worcester, Mass. and Mary Beth Morrill of Richmond; sons, John and Jeff of Arlington; and grandchildren, Thomas and Jaclyn Slack. Diane planted perennials in the lives of many. They will bloom forever. The funeral and burial will be in Spencer, Mass. Arrangements by J. Henri Morin & Son. Donations may be made in Diane's name to the American Cancer Society , designated for breast cancer research, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003
MORRIS, Raymond L., 99, of Arlington, died Tuesday, June 11, 1996. He was the founder of the Arlington Funeral Home in 1956. He had been a funeral director since 1919, attending the Renouard School for Embalmers. He owned the Morris Funeral Home in Marion, selling it in 1943. In 1977, the VFDA presented him a plaque for 58 years service. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for over 60 years, was a World War I veteran, a charter member of the Unknown Soldiers Post #44. He was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Clarendon, a golf enthusiast, a member of the Arlington Senior Citizens Golf Group, the first Commander of the Arlington Commandery, member of the Cherrydale Masonic Lodge #42. He was the husband of the late Maude Morris; father of Etta Fisher, Mac Morris, William Morris, Ann Morris, Elsie Payne, and James Morris. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Arlington Funeral Home. Interment will be in Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mac H. Morris, Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Va. 22203. Mac has been associated with the funeral home since its beginning.
MURPHY, Emma Jane Mayo, of Moneta, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996, in Lanham, Md. She is survived by her seven children: four daughters, Virginia Carter, Ola Pelham, Patricia Trouth and Linda Phillips, and three sons, Andrea Murphy, James Murphy and Ronald Murphy Sr.; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law; three brothers, James Mayo, Colonel Mayo and Luther Ma yo; four sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Promiseland Baptist Church in Moneta. Interment will be in Hurte Gate Cemetery, Moneta. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Promiseland Baptist Church. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
PHIPPS, Dorothy, (``Dot""), 63, of Independence, passed away Monday, June 10, 1996. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
PRILLAMAN, Max Randall, 31, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996, in a Salem hospital. He was a fashion designer in New York until his illness, where he was head of the denim division for The Gap. Surviving are his father and mother, Joel R. and Loretta H. Prillaman, Rocky Mount; three broth ers and sister-in-law, Reece and Lendy Prillaman, Rocky Mount, Wes and Dee Prillaman, Charleston, S.C., Steven and Missy Prillaman, Henry; niece and nephews, Amanda Prillaman and Ben Prillaman, Charleston, S.C., Forrest Prillaman, Rocky Mount; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount
RHODES, Alene Wilson, 81, of Roanoke, and formerly of Buchanan, died Monday, June 10, 1996. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross and is survived by one son, Andrew Rhodes, of Eagle Rock; three daughters, Donna Wallace, of Natural Bridge, Joyce Manning, of Carolina Beach, N.C., Pat Berry, of Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Lillian Hicock; one brother, Elbert Roberts, both of Buchanan; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturda y, June 15, 1996 11:00 a.m. at the Northview Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Tim Coalter officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.
ROSE, Christine Tina, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
TURNER, W. Jerry Jr., 61, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Roselawn Cemetery, Martinsville. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
VANCE, William Gordon Sr., 85, of Covington, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996. Funeral services Saturday, 2 p.m., at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
WALLER, Geneva Lucy, 107, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday June 8, 1996. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. E. T. Burton officiating and burial to follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.
WOOLDRIGE, Ollie Lee Cundiff, 82, of Bedford, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996 in Appomattox Health Care Center. She was born February 12, 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Otho Tucker Cundiff and Sallie Bob Cottrell Cundiff. She was the widow of Horace Walker Wooldrige Sr. and a lifelong member of Bedford Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Tucker Wooldrige; a sister, Ruth Cundiff Phillips; and a granddaughter, Ami Lynn Wooldrige. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Horace W. Wooldrige Jr. and June Wilson Wooldrige and Lewis E. Wooldrige and Becky Puckett Wooldrige all of Bedford; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy W. Compton and James E. Compton Jr. of Bedford, Donna W. Berry of Madison Heights and Debra Jean Webb and Robert W. Webb of Hillsville; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 1996 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. John P. Dunstan and the Rev. James E. Compton Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and other times at the home of Lewis and Becky Wooldrige, 222 Leatherwood Place, Bedford.
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