ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, June 20, 1996 TAG: 9606200079
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BELL, Houston Lesher, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., 75, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996, as the result of an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Baker Bell and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School where he was Valedictorian, served his internship at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Md., served his residency at Gill-Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, and his fellowship in Audiology and Fenestration Surgery at North Western University School of Medicine. He served on the following boards and other professional associations: Fellow American College of Surgeons, Fellow International College of Surgeons, Member American Otorhinologic Society for Plastic Surgery, Member American Laryngologic, Rhinologic and Otologic Society, Member American Academy of Plastic Surgery, Member American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Member American Academy of Otolarygologic Allergy, Member American Academy of Medicine and State and Local Medical Societies. He served on the staff of Gill-Memorial Hospital from 1951 until 1977, was one of the original founders of Bradley Free Clinic and was the author of numerous scientific papers for professional journals and was a participant as lecturer and pan el member on numerous Otology programs. Surviving is his wife, Mary Stafford Chafee Bell; three sons, Houston L. Bell Jr., and his children, Ashley Bell and Houston L. Bell III (Tripp), Henry B. Bell, Carroll L. Bell and his wife, Cadell Bell, and their children, James K. Bell, Tiffany L. Bell, Julie V. Bell, Courter H. Watkins, William Watkins; and their one grandson, Joshua P. Bell; two stepchildren, Ann Turbyfill and Campbell Chafee, both of Augusta, Ga.; two sisters, Edith Bell Downey, Amanda Bell Phillips, both of Williamsport, Md. Funeral services will be conducted at St. John's Episcopal Church 2 p.m. Friday by the Rev. Thomas O'Dell and Dr. George K. Bowers. Entombment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Bradley Free Clinic, 1240 3rd St. S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
BELL, Lillian A., 92, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. She was the widow of Gordon Bell Sr. Surviving is a son, William G. Bell Jr. and wife, Margaret R. Bell; grandchildren, William G. Bell III and Carol Chappell and husband, Don, all of Roanoke; three great-grandchildren, Laurie Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson and Karen Chappell; sisters, Pearl Clark and husband, Cyril, Laura Reed, Catherine Bodogh, Frances Miller, all of Florida; many nieces an d nephews. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996. Graveside services will be at Laytonsville Cemetery, Laytonsville, Md. 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996 by the Barber Funeral Home. Local arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel
BOWMAN, Ruth Eleanor, 60, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at Radford Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Walker Smith. She is survived by two sons, Fred Vipperman, Christiansburg, and Scott Studebaker, Blacksburg; two daughters, Debra A. Mackin, Richmond, and Lisa Smith, Christiansburg; her mother, Lula Bell Smith, Blacksburg; four grandchildren, Henry Claw son Jr., Shannon Henderson, Daniel Smith, Kenny Studebaker; two stepchildren; a sister, Mildred McCoy, Alabama; a brother, Winston Smith, Blacksburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and many close friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 1996, at 7 p.m. at her residence, 2186 Yellow Sulphur Road, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg
BROWN, Virginia Hilton, 87, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, January 23, 1909 and was the daughter of t he late John Hilton and Ada Hilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Edward Brown. Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth B. Powell, Duluth, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Delores (Dodo) Brown, Pulaski; three grandchildren, Lisa Brown, Pulaski, Marian Trentham, Lillburn, Ga., Carol Reese, Cedar Bluff, Va.; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, PO Box 1046, Dublin, Va. 24084. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.
BRYANT, Florence Lyle, (``Niece''), 71, of Eagle Rock, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in the Alleghany Regional Hospital. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, W. Howard Bryant of Eagle Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and J. R. Simpson of Clifton Forge; a granddaughter, Lauren Simpson of Clifton Forge; sisters, Fannie Stinnett of Eagle Rock, Ellen Lucas of Roanoke; brother, Willia m Lyle of Roanoke; devoted friends, Pat Mays and Linda Mays of Eagle Rock; and many devoted nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Friday, June 21, 1996, 2 p.m., Eagle Rock United Methodist Church, with burial in the Eagle Rock Cemetery. Rev. Rob Hoskins and Rev. Mark Hughes will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Eagle Rock Funeral Home Thursday, June 20, 1996, from 7 to 9 p.m
BUFORD, James B., 85, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Wednesday, June 19, 1996, at his residence. He was born in Knox County, Mo., on June 8, 1911, and retired as a machinist from Bacley Bait Company in Winter Haven in 1976. Protestant by faith, Mr. Buford was a seven-year veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Panama in 1935 and in Australia and New Guinea During World War II. He moved to Winter Haven in 1951 from Lynchburg, Va. He is survived by his wife, Elsie W. Buford of Winter Haven; a sister, Isabelle B. Smith, and a half sister, Elmina B. Brown, both of Marseilles, Ill.; a half brother, Willis Swango Jr. of Ottawa, Ill.; his goddaughter, Kimberly Surratt Miller; his godson, Michael Scott Pearce, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home Chapel in Winter Haven, with Dr. John Alford of First Christian Church of Winter Haven officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of First Christian Church of Winter Haven, or Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid Florida. Arrangements by Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home and Crematory, 645 West Central Avenue, Winter Haven.
CARTER, Theodore L., 85, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 15, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth D. Carter. Survivors include one son, Richard L. Carter, North Brunswick, N.J.; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty C. and Jay Vincent, Knoxville, Tenn.; devoted niece, Clara Thurman (Michael Gordon), Bloomington, Ind.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, at the Ha mlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. K. B. Wright officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday. Friends may call Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Thursday.
CHILDRESS, Marliss Christine, 61, Fries, Va. died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 3:30 p.m Thursday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
CHILDRESS, Marliss Christine, 62, of Fries, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
DIAMOND, Marie Luper, 77, of Galax, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
DIAMOND, Marie Luper, 77, of Galax, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
ENGLAND, Lettazell Bolden, 64, of Vinton, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at home. She was a retired nursing assistant from Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was awarded ``Nurse of the Year"" Award from the Nursing Service at RMH. She touched the hearts of everyone she met. Mrs. England was preceded in death by a son, Michael Timothy England, her mother and father, and one brother, Herman. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Donna M. and Roy E. Hurley, and Debbie S. England; two sons and daughters-in-law, James O. and Terri L. England, and Brian K. and Debbi L. England; and twelve grandchildren, Debbi, Jason, Lori, James, Michael Jr., Jesse, Eddie, Dougie, Terri, Hunter, Brian, Breanne; one great-grandchild, Brandin; and one unborn great-grandchild. Services will be at Capels Church of God at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996. The Rev. Kenneth Felts will officiate with interment to follow at Grand View Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Thursday, June 20, 1996 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The family will also receive friends after 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, 1996 at the Capels Church of God, Capels, W. Va.
FERGUSON, Charles C. Jr., (``Buddy''), 74, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Hos
pital Extended Care Facility in Lexington. He was born December 2, 1921, in Buena Vista, a son of the late Charles C. Ferguson Sr. and Mary McCullough Ferguson. He was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren in Buena Vista. Mr. Ferguson was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Air Force in London, England. He retired in 1985 from Continental Telecom, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Thomas Ferguson; three sisters, Clara F. Rice, Virginia F. Shafer, Phyllis F. Byers; and one brother Carl (Ray) Ferguson, all of Buena Vista. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Thompson and Rev. David Bain officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
FRITH, Jack E., of High View Terrace, Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Frith served as superintendent of the Filter Plant for the Town of Rocky Mount for many years. He was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He sought to honor rather than to be honored. His warmth, kindness, patience and generosity have touched many lives in beautiful and unforgettable ways. His example taught us how to share the gift of one's self in ways such as giving beautiful roses from his garden or teaching a Sunday school lesson. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Lillian; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gay and Branan Thompson of Roanoke, and Wanda and Eddie Smith of Boones Mill; one son and daughter-on-law, Wayne and Jo Frith of Hopewell; one granddaughter, Heather Frith; five grandsons, Blake Smith, Kevin Smith, Brent Smith, Scott Thompson and John Thompson; one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Ike Kuper of Richmond; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Ruby Frith of Glade Hill, and Hugh and Ruth Frith of Rocky Mount, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Frith will be conducted from Rocky Mount Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, with Dr. Joe R. Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m., at Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
GORDON, Alfred Lewis, 61, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 in Lewis Gale Hospital. He had retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service, serving in both Vietnam and Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Lewis Gordon and Mary Hicks Gordon. Survivors include a brother, Jerry Lee Gordon and wife, Pamela, Surry, England; a sister, Doris Jean Gordon, Salem. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 1996 at 10 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Ira Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Sherw ood Memorial Park.
GRAY, Millard Harvey, 79, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Graveside 3 p.m. Thursday, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem.
HARRIS, Lewis Albert, 69, of Montvale, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Harris; son and daughter-in-law, James Lewis (Jim) and Karen B. Harris; daughter, Lu Anne Harris; grandson, Zachary E. Harris; brothers and sister-in-law, Dewey (Chubby) Harris, Vernon (Bunt) and Ruby Harris; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah and Lee Dooley, Stella and Henry Woolwine, Claudine Hu tchens; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Sellers and Rev. Lee Chattin officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Union Church Cemetery, Montvale Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel
JOHNSON, Sallie R., 90, of Hurt, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Graveside 11 a.m. Friday, Gretna Burial Park. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
LINEBERRY, Lula Frances Howlett, 90, of Staunton, Va. died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 in Staunton. She is survived by four sons, Berlin B. Lineberry, Jr., Churchville, Va., Charles L. Lineberry, Galax, Warren C. Lineberry, Floyd, Va. and Roger A. Lineberry, Longview, Texas; one sister, Bessie Deboard, Galax; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 1996 in the First Christian Church, Galax, with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church, Galax. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax. Memorial gifts may be made to the First Christian Church Galax
LINEBERRY, Lula Frances Howlett, 90, of Staunton, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in Staunton. She is survived by four sons
MAHARG, William S. G., 65, of Marion, died Monday, June 17, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
MAXEY, James Robert, (``Jimmy''), 38, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at Montgomery Hospital. He was the son of Paul and Bettie Maxey. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne and Pete Swain and Linda and David Maxwell. He will also b e missed by his three nephews, Chuck and Jay Swain, Sean Whittemore; two nieces, Tammy Reed and Lacy Maxwell; four great-nephews; and one great-niece; and special friends, Billy and Susan Rutledge. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, from the Christiansburg Church of Christ, conducted by Mr. Tom Hodge. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, or the Christiansburg Fire Dept., Box 833, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home
MEADOR, Jeanette, 54, of Glade Hill, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Born on October 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Marshall Shaffer. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Meador of the home; her daughter and fiance, Rhonda Obrenski and Kevin Huffman of Rocky Mount; a granddaughter, Megan Obrenski of Rocky Mount; her mother and stepfather, Minnie and Harvey Hays of Largo, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Pat and John Shopland of Wirtz; a brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Bonnie Shaffer of Lake Stevens, Wash.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Mary Meador of Roanoke; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Joyce Meador of Roanoke, and a sister-in-law, Drema Meador of Roanoke. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21, 1996, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Troy Mays officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jerry Meador, Route 1, Box 375, Glade Hill, Va. 24092. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
O'DELL, Ishmael Curtis, 83, of 1515 Prospect Avenue, Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 22, 1913, in Pulaski County, (Max Creek Community), Hiwassee, he was the son of the late Arthur Leachman O'Dell and Alice Cynthia Hawley O'Dell. He was also preceded in death by two wives, Frances Bell Foutz O'Dell and Odessa Grimes Huff O'Dell; one sister, Haskell Horton; and five brothers, Herman O'Dell, Bernice O'Dell, Jack O'Dell, Hebron O'Dell, and Arthur (Turis) O'Dell. He was a member of the Flint River Primitive Baptist Church, Huntsville, Ala., and was a retired construction engineer. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Lou Ann and Duke Lyons, Huntsville, Ala., Rose Mary and Bill Moody, Pulaski; four grandchildren, Stanley D. Lyons Jr., Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Laurie (Ann) Lyons Viers, Newbern, Ricky Dean Moody, Pulaski, Mrs. Leslie (Anne) Meadows Ross, Roanoke; one great-grandson, Max Lyons, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice Dalton, Hillsville, Mrs. Phyllis Dalton, Draper; three brothers, James Hawley O'Dell, Pulaski, Jeff D. O'Dell, Dublin, Bobby Lynn O'Dell, Draper. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Elder Jeff D. O'Dell and Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be any time Thursday after 1 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, or any time at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bill Dean (Rose Mary) Moody, 1515 Prospect Avenue, Pulaski. Floral remembrances will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Randolph House, P.O. Box 1560, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements.
PAGE, Jesse Carlyle Jr., 53, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth R. Page. Mr. Page is survived by his father, Jessie C. Page Sr.; one brother and sister-in-law, Donnie W. and Dreama S. Page; one niece, Deanne E. Page, all of Troutville. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 21, 1996, 11 a.m., Old Domi
nion Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jim Williams officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
PATSELL, Rebecca Diane, 44, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Diane Keaton. She is survived by her husband, Randy Patsell; sons, Del and Scottie Keaton; stepchildren, Steven, Anthony (Tony), and Samantha; mother, Martha Roop; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Charlotte Roop, Mike and Ronald Roop; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Ed Stanley, Emm a and Pete Kirk. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, 1996 at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem with the Rev. Joe Burnside officiating. Burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the family
PYLES, Harvey Green, 58, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996 in Giles Memorial Hospital. He was born June 3, 1938 in Giles County, Va. the son of the late William Arles and Liza Jane Gautier Pyles. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren G. Pyles and Arthur F. Pyles; a nd one sister, Betty Elizabeth Johnson. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. He is survived by four brothers, Raymond A. Pyles, Sidney W. Pyles and Jimmy J. Pyles all of Pearisburg, Robert H. Pyles, Goldbond; two sisters, Thelma Lee St. Clair, Pearisburg, Maudie May Johnson, Pulaski. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at Riverview Baptist Church, Ripplemead with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will be in the Angels Rest Cemetery, Narrows. Friends may call at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Thursday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m
RADER, Margaret Scott, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 17, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Rader. A native of Roanoke she was retired after 47 years of service with the Roanoke City School Board. Mrs. Rader is survived by two daughters, Kathryn R. Rader Thompson, Roanoke, Margaret R. Meadows, Newport News; two sons-in-law, John L. Thompson Jr. and Bernard D. Meadows; one grandson, John L. Thompson III. Private services have been held. Resepcts ma y be paid at Sherwood Abbey, Roanoke on Saturday, June 22, 1996 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friends and family may contribute donations to the American Cancer Society or to your favorite harity
RELFORD, Elias Woodrow, 81, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Long Relford; two daughters, Beverly K. Relford, of St. Charles, Mo., Lynda A. Paxton, of Roanoke; one son, Randall H. Relford, of Cameron, Mo.; five sisters; five grandsons, Robertson Relford, Bradley Relford, Thomas Relford, Scott Paxton and Andrew Paxton; three great grandsons, Elias Scott Relford, James Randall Relford and Ryan Relford; on e great granddaughter, Taylor Lynn Relford. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements handled by Lotz Salem Chapel.
SHAFER, Lester Owen, 74, of Radford, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, June 18, 1996, from the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member of the Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470, VFW Post 5311, a veteran of World War II, and was retired from RAAP. Surviving are one daughter, Marilyn H. Shafer, St. Paul, Minn.; one so n, Lester T. Shafer, Blacksburg; two stepsons, Ray Stover and Gary Stover, both of Radford; a life-long friend, Vivian Jackson and Lee Jackson of Radford; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday from the North Fork Baptist Church in Ellett, conducted by Rev. Becky Pennington, with burial in the North Fork Cemetery. Friends may call any time Thursday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, and the family will receive friends there Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m
SHEETS, Ruby C., 83, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.
SINK, Bessie Meade, 89, of Boones Mill, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996 in the local hospital. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Ida Flora Meade. Surviving are her husband, Herman Charlie Sink, of the home; one daughter, Junie Stump; one son, Clarence Evere tt Sink, both of Boones Mill; four grandchildren, Ronnie Stump, Gail Gant, Tony Sink, and Ricky Sink; four great-grandchildren, Stewart Gant, Rebecca Stump, Travis Sink, Matthew Stump; two sisters, Marie M. Flora and Louise M. Belcher, both of Boones Mill; one brother, Harvey Meade, Collinsville; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren Cemetery, with Pastor Bruce Huffman officiating. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount
SMITH, Glenie Haver, 88, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.
THOMAS, Dessie Vaughan, 89, of Fries, Va. died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS, Dessie Vaughan, 89, of Fries, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
THOMPSON, Reeves, 77, of Rugby, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Corinth Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
THOMPSON, Sally Ann, 96, of Baltimore, Md. and formerly of Buchanan, died Sunday, June 16, 1996. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Buchanan.
TOLER, Sarah Etta, 74, of Glade Hill, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Born October 23, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Willie S. Doss Toler. Surviving are one sister, Vanna Toler Allman of Glade Hill; two brothers, Lundy D. Toler of Glade Hill, Kermit O. Toler of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Special neighbors and friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Thomas Solomon officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Primitive Baptist Chu rch Cemetery in Penhook. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements
TOWER, Jane M., of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1996, at Fairfax Nursing Center, following a lengthy illness. A longtime resident of Roanoke, Mrs. Tower was very active at St. John's Episcopal Church since first arriving here from Essex Fells, N.J. Holding a multitude of positions in the church, she was the first woman elected to the vestry of St. John's, a past president of the women's auxiliary, and past vice president of the Episcopal Church Women. She also served with the diocesan youth division and stewardship committee, was a member of the bishop's survey and strategy committee, and taught Sunday School for many years. Also active in local civic affairs, Mrs. Tower contributed her services to organizations as varied as the Roanoke Broadway Theater League and the Valley Heart Association. Mrs. Tower was predeceased by her husband, David C. Tower. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Ron (Cindy) Sullivan of Fairfax; and sister, Mrs. William B. (Sally) Cross of Rowayton, Conn. A funeral service will be held at St. John's on Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. St. John's clergy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's and Related Disorder Association.
VEST, Houston Divers, 83, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Service.
WEST, Coy Buford (Pee Wee), 66, of Route 1, Vinton, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1996. He served with the U.S Navy during the Korean Conflict and was retired from Double Envelope Corporation. Survivors include his former wife , Joyce R. West; two sons, Richard Allen, of the residence, Michael Eugene West and wife, Kathy Holdren West, of Botetourt County; one brother, W. E. (Gene) and wife, Pauline Q. West, Vinton; granddaughter, Alyson West; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 21 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Robert Phaup officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Thursday.
WEST, Coy Buford (Pee Wee), 66, of Route 1, Vinton, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.
WILLIAMS, Robert Charles, 62, of Narrows, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
WOODS, James E., of Pembroke, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg.
WRIGHT, Essie N., 83, of Stuart, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services.
WRIGHT, Mary Ella, 73, of Shawsville, died Wednesday morning, June 19, 1996, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Bennie B. Wright; four daughters, Teresa Gail Stone, Christiansburg, Barbara Counts, Springfield, Jean Ramsey, Winston-Salem, N.C., Joyce Salyer, Rock Hill, S.C.; a son, Kenneth Wright, Christiansburg; one brother, Theodore Walters, Lancaster, Pa.; two sisters, Florence Long, Christiansburg, Annie Thomas, Radford; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel in Chrsistiansburg, conducted by the Rev. M. C. Sutphin with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call any time Thursday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home
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