ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, June 28, 1996 TAG: 9606280071
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AKERS, Arthur K., Jr. , (""Pete""), 79, of Durham Regent Retirement Center, Durham, N.C., died Monday, June 24, 1996, in Hill Haven Health Care Center, Chapel Hill, N.C., after a short illness. A long-time resident of the area, he was born February 8, 1917 in Richmond, Va., a son of Arthur K. Akers and Frances Watt Shelton. He attended schools in Virginia and Birmingham, Ala., graduating from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He served in World War II with Gen. Mark Clark's 5th Army from it's invasion of North Africa to it's Italian Campaign completion. He was attached to the Finance Corp. After his discharge in 1945, he re-enlisted in the U. S. Army and served on Gen. MacArthur's staff in Japan through 1947. After his return, he made his home in Chapel Hill, where he lived with his aunt, Dr. Susan G. Akers, of the U.N.C. Library School. He was employed by J. W. Polk, a publisher of industrial and municipal directories until his retirement in 1972. He is survived by a brother, John K. Akers, Mayville, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Goss, Ormond Beach, Fla.; a niece, Susan H. Akers, Mt. Tarbor, N.J.; and three nephews, John K. H. Akers, Jr., Denver, Colo., James Warner Akers, Summit, N.Y. and Richard Yardley Akers, Florham Park, N. J. Funeral services 3 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Floyd, near a family homestead known as ``Summertime"", where he spent many years as a boy and after his retirement, with the Rev. Robert S. Link officiating. Interment will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
ALPHIN, George Richard, 89, of Buchanan, passed away Thursday, June 27, 1996. He was a retired self-employed sawmill operator, and more recently, a farmer. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Alphin Booze and Elizabeth Alphin Brown. He is survived by one son, Richard Alphin Jr. of Roanoke; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jane Alphin and Frank Novitzki of Memphis, Tenn., Anne and Fred Forsmark of Richmond, Mary Jo and Wesley Kern of Buchanan, Amy and David Fowler of Buchanan; one sister, Louise Alphin McGee of Buchanan; three brothers, Horace E. Alphin of Clifton, Va., Thurman Alphin of Hagerstown, Md., Guy LLoyd Alphin of Buchanan; five grandchildren, Julia Beth Forsmark of Richmond, Richard and Michael Davis of Memphis, Tenn., Charles-Richard and Maribeth Kern of Buchanan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, 1996, 3 p.m., at the Buchanan Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Fleet Powell officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan. Those wishing to make donations, please consider the Buchanan Rescue Squad or the Buchanan Presbyterian Church.
ANDERSON, Wayne Eugene, 42, of Marion, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
BARBETTINI, George Peter, 85, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., formerly of Pulaski, Va., passed away Wednesday, June 26, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Davidson Barbettini. Surviving include his children, Mrs. Gene Gray (Margaret) of New Jersey, Mrs. Fred Rembish (Mary) also of New Jersey, Mrs. Cecil Murphy (Barbara) of Draper, Mr. Henry Barbettini of Roanoke, Mr. Charles Barbettini of Dublin, Mrs. Garrette Burnette (Louise) of North Carolina; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. Cremation to be in Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Can cer Society.
BRUGH, Sarah Bedinger, 85, of Lake Ridge, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Westminister at Lake Ridge. Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg.
BRYANT, June B., 91, of Independence, widow of Eck Bryant, passed away Thursday, June 27, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
CROWDER, Jo Oakey, 53 of Salem died Wednesday, June 26, 1996 at her Salem home. She was a lifelong Salem resident and had worked with Roanoke County Schools and was employed by Steve's Hot Dogs and also City of Salem Schools. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ where she was the Organist. She was instrumental in forming a coping with Cancer Support Group within the Church and was a past President of Salem Junior Women's Club. Survivors include her husband, Melvin L. Crowder; daughters and sons-in-law, Tanya C. and Mike Berbert, Salem, Winsor C. and Kenneth J. St. Clair, also of Salem, Gudrun C. and Todd A. Reeder, Charlottesville; father, William J. Oakey, Salem; grandchildren, William and Carly Francisco, Samantha and Graham Berbert; and a grand-dog, Macy; and a very special friend and cousin, Lucia Craighead, Salem. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Salem Church of Christ with the Ministers Jim Herron and Brian Orahood officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, American Cancer Society or the Salem Church of Christ. Jo Crowder was an inspiration to many people throughout her life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
DAVIS, Ruth E. 83, of Willingboro, N.J. died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m Saturday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
DUNCAN, Wilson, (``Bill""), 85, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996, in a Blacksburg nursing home. He was a retired employee of Appalachian Power Co. and a member of Smyth Chapel United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son,J. Allen Duncan, Meadowview; two daughters, Charlotte Ehishlager, Roanoke and Joyce MEador, Rocky Mount; one sister,Mrs. James Booth, Abingdon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Holston Conference Cemetery, Emory,Va. Memorials may be made to Smyth Chapel United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 136, Emory,Va. 24327. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family
GATES, Edward Lewis, (``Tiny''), 43, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Goodview, passed away Saturday, June 22, 1996, in Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. He is survived by two sisters, Trena Gates, Washington, D.C. and Rosemary G. Johnson, Moneta; five brothers, Calvin Gates, John Gates, both of Roanoke, James Gates, Moneta, Thomas Gates, Bedford, and Joe Gates, Goodview; a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be Friday, June 28, 1996, at 1 p.m. in the Gates Family Cemetery, Goodview. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GRIMES, James L., 79, of Roanoke County, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 1996, at a local hospital. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 28, at the St. Matthew Cemetery, Riner, conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
HALL, Jackie Dee, 18, of Stafford, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
HALL, Roy C., Sr., 78 of Sarasota, Fla., died Sunday, June 23, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.
HAMMETT, Homer Leon, 62, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John's United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
HELTON, Sylvester Reece, (``Bob''), 68, of Staffordsville, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996, at his home. He was born July 17, 1927, at Saltville, the son of the late Coy M. and Ella Taylor Helton. He was retired from the Hoechst-Celanese Plant, Narrows, with 50 years service, and was a veteran of World War II, stationed in Japan. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Helton; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Bonds, Keller, Texas; one brother, Curtis M. Helton, Pearisburg; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Edith) McCray, Bristol, Tenn.; special friend, Biheltonggin Stafford. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Eaton's Chapel Methodist Church, Staffordsville, with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Giles County V.F.W. and American Legion Post in the Eaton's Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Saturday after 1 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Eaton's Chapel Methodist Church.
HENSON, Dollie C., 84, of Buena Vista Died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
HENSON, Dollie Campbell Moore, 84, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born June 9, 1912, in Rockbridge County, daughter of the late Egbert T. Campbell an d Mary Rowsey Campbell. She was a member of the Oronoco Brethren Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oliver R. Moore. She is survived by her husband, Ralph T. Henson Sr.; four sons, Kenneth Moore, James Moore, and Ralph Henson Jr., all of Buena Vista, and Oliver Moore of Vesuvius; four daughters, Delores M. Humphries, Patricia H. LaRue, Linda H. Deyton, and Brenda H. Austin, all of Buena Vista; 21 grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Arnold Bradley and the Rev. Art Brumit officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
HOLDER, Ruth E., 80, of Martinsville, formerly of Spencer, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Old Well Christian Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.
JOHNSON, Ruth Sparks, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral services 8 p.m. Friday. Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
MARKHAM, Ira W., (``Nicky''), 37, of Big Island, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Church of God. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
McCALL, Bertha L., 74, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, William Joseph McCall; two sons, William K. McCall, Christsiansburg, Raymond J. McCall, North Carolina; one grandson, Jacob Ryan McCall; a daughter-in-law, Donna Bourne, North Caroline; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frederick and Georgianna Kirsch, Robert and Harriet Kirsch, all of New Jersey. Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne. Friends may call any time after noon on Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday
ORANGE, Kenneth Richard, 62, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, June 27, 1996 at his home. He was an employee for General Shale Webster. He is survived by his wife, Linda Meador Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Bobby Bobbitt, Moneta; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Pam Orange, Kenneth and Leslie Orange, Don Orange, all of Blue Rid ge; grandchildren, Chasity, Dustin, Danielle, Brandon, Randy Jr., Greg and Danielle; his mother, Julia Creasy Orange, Thaxton; brothers, Abner Orange, Buford Orange, both of Thaxton, Glenn Orange, Montvale; sisters, Margie Hawkins, Thaxton, Frances Bramlett, Genevieve Conner, both of Montvale. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Sunday, June 30, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Preston Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
OSBORNE, Margaret V., of Columbia, S.C,, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Graveside service, 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.
OWEN, Dewey Bellfield, 97, of Salem passed away Wednesday, June 26, 1996 in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Owen; and eight nieces and nephews. He had worked at Westvaco in the power department for 32 years. He was a member of the Covington Moose Lodge for 54 years, and a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, June 29, 1996 at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington. The family will recieve friends on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Leukemia Society.
PATTERSON, Roy J. 77, of Gretna, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Spring Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
PENN, Ursula B., 83, of Martinsville, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.
PLASTERS, Robert P., 72, formerly of Patrick Springs, died Tuesday, June 25, 1996. Arrangements are by Howell Funeral Home.
SNEAD, Harry Raymond, 80, of Covington, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Va. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
SNYDER, Harry Reid, 84, of Fairfield, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Harrison Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington.
STROUPE, Jessie Elizabeth Corvin, 69, of Pulaski, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, West End Cemetery, Wytheville. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
TINGLER, Esta Wolfe, 87, of Covington, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
WALDRON, Annie Hale, 94, died Tuesday, June 25, 1996. She was a long-time resident of Bent Mountain and has been residing with her daughter, Myrtle Angle of Simpsons, Floyd Co. She was a life-time member of Mt. Union Church of the Brethren, Bent Mountain, was pre-de ceased by her husband, Dewey Waldron, Sr., a daughter, Mary Schnurman and a son, Robert Waldron, Sr. Surviving are five daughters, Lara Baugher, Roanoke, Myrtle Angle, Simpsons, Lucille Moore, Lewisburg, W. Va., Lillie Mae (Jill) Jones, Richmond, Carnell Poe, Baltimore, Md.; three sons, Irvin Waldron, Bent Mountain, Dewey Waldron, Jr., Richmond, Morgan Waldron, Callaway; 20 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Gary Edwards, the Rev. Bentley Powers and the Rev. J. C. Holdren officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home.
WARE, James Donald, 63, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, June 26, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. Mr. Ware was a former Dean of American Guild of Organists and a teacher at the Viaud's School. He retired from World Travel Service, and was a former choir director and Minister of Youth at First Christian Church, and Minister of Music for Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Dick Welch, Roanoke; a nephew and his wife, John and Mary Keith Welch, Roanoke; great-niece, Becky Welch, Roanoke; and an aunt, Nina Robertson, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at the Windsor Hills United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996, with the Rev. Don Carlton and Rev. Bill Kyle officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday
YOUNG, Beverly Arthur, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 27, 1996. Mr. Young served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Norfolk and Southern. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Hunt Bible Class. He is survived by his wife, Lois Cumbie Henderson Young; a daughter, Brenda Young Smith; stepsons, Donald R. Henderson, William L. Henderson; stepgrandchildren, Melissa Henderson Shepard, Alice Marie Henderson; three stepgr eat-grandchildren, Danielle, Kristina and Brandon. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 1996 at Fair View Cemetery, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel
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