ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, June 30, 1996 TAG: 9607010136
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
ALLEN, Beulah Moore, (``Pat""), 95, of Fincastle, died Friday, June 28, 1996. She was born in Roa noke County, a daughter of the late Mansfield and Cordelia Moore. She came to Fincastle in 1920 and was a Public Stenographer for many years. She was a Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court of Botetourt County from 1942 until her retirement in 1972. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and George Black, Fincastle; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Savage, Roanoke; one granddaughter and her husband, Lisa and Leonard Newmark; one grandson, David Cassady; four stepgrandchildren, Leslee Stull, Jimmy Stull, Michael Stull, Missy Stull; two great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 1, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Neil Dunnavant officiating. Burial will be private and at a later date. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorials, please consider the Fincastle Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 273, Fincastle, Va. 24090.
ANDERS, Bessie M., 84, of Comers Rock, passed away Saturday, June 29, 1996. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
ANDERSON, Nannie Francis, 84, of 60 Applewood Dr ., Christiansburg, formerly of Summers County, W. Va., died Friday, June 28, 1996 at the Montgomery County Hospital in Blacksburg, Va. Born at Pipestem, W. Va. on April 26, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Julius C. and Lydia M. Weatherford Anderson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting very much. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anderson and a sister, Hattie Marie Dunford. Survivors include one sister, Alice Mainhart, Baltimore, Md.; brother-in-law, Roy H. Dunford, Newport; nephew, James Lilly and his wife, Susanna, Newport; niece, Gale Williams and her husband, Ralph, Pembroke; special friends, David and Jeanie Jones, Christiansburg; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1996 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton, with the Reverend Rick Sadler officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Princeton. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Princeton.
ANDERSON, Queen Viola, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 29, 1996. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Wilbert Thomas (Marthalena) Anderson of Fayetteville, N.C.; three daughters, Senia Mae Smith, Shirley Ann Smith and Alice Lucille Lewis of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. George (Theda) Brown of Connecticut; one sister, Mary Alice Rucker of Baltimore, Md.; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
ATWELL, Jerry Scott, 59, of 212 W. Westview St., Narrows, died Friday evening, June 28, 1996 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. A life-long resident of Narrows, he was born on March 8, 1937 and was preceded in death by his father, William Scott Atwell. He was a retired Director of Public Works for the Town of Narrows. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Wilkinson Atwell of Narrows; his wife, Diane Stafford Atwell, Narrows; two stepsons, Bradley Stafford, Pearisburg, Benjamin Johnston, Narrows; two daughters, Misty A. Blankenship and Sherrie Atwell, both of Narrows; a stepdaughter, Bridget Johnston, Christiansburg; a sister and her husband, Arminta and Arthur Hutton, Port St. John, Fla. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Narrows, Va., with the Rev. Rick Painter and the Rev. Kimball Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Va., Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. and at the church after 12 noon Monday.
BLAKE, James Norman, Jr., 79, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 29, 1996, in a local hospital. He was a retired signal maintainer from the Norfolk & Western Railway with 45 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Martha Spangler Blake; two sons, James Norman Blake III of Seattle, Wash., and Larry Clay Blake of Charleston, W.Va.; two daughters, Martha Ann Rakes of Moneta and Eleanor Jean Foster of Roanoke; 16 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p. m. Monday from Oakey's North Chapel. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
BOCOCK, Robert Warren, 87, of the Virginia Veterans Care Center, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Graveside 10 a.m. Monday, Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
BROOKS, David Lee, 44, of Roanoke Co., died Saturday, June 29,1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
CARLTON, Doris Hudson, 67, died Friday, June 28, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Oakey's North Chapel.
CLARK, Ambers B., 67, of Route 2, Marion, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
COCHRAN, Shirley Marie, 83, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 29, 1996. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jane Simmons of Buchanan; one brother, Raymond P. Carter, and one sister, Avalena (``Abby"") Brown, both of Roanoke; three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles W. McNutt officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 1 p.m. Sunday.
COUNTS, John Smyth Sr., (``Buttermilk""), 80, passed away Friday, June 28, 1996. He was lifetime resident of South Salem, and a longtime sports fan. He was a member of Salem Lodge #100 I.O.O.F. and a charter member of Faith Rebakah Lodge #98. He was a member of First Christian Church and retired from the N & W Railroad. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Creech Counts; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger L. and Janet Counts of Millersville, Md., John S. and Lendy Counts Jr. of Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy C. and Jeff Johns of Roanoke, Robin C. and Dennis Garrett of Elliston; brothers, A. J. (Cooney) Counts of Salem, George Curtis Counts of Bluefield, Va.; sister, Vera C. Long of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 1, 1996 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem with the Rev. Wayne McCauley officiating. Burial to follow in the Sherwood Memorial Park with services conducted by Salem Lodge #100 I.O.O.F. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers consider donations First Christian Church or the Salem Rescue Squad.
CRISCO, Calvin Orrin, 66, of Lake City, Fla., formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, June 28, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, Va.
FITZGERALD, Bernice Elizabeth Thomas, 83, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, June 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Peak Creek Mission of Prayer, Caseknife Road. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
FOSTER, Gladys C., 86, of Martinsville, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Collinsville Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services.
GREER, Verna Clea Cook, 100, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, June 27, 1996. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Flora Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN-CROSS, Rheda L., 49, of Blacksburg, died early Saturday, June 29,1996 at her home. Until her retirement, she was a Certified Public Accountant at Virginia Tech. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence H. Cross; her parents, Z. Brooks and Non eka Griffin, Hillsville; one sister, Effie G. Thompson, Rural Retreat; two stepsons, Robert L. Cross, Darren T. Cross; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 1,1996 at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Dr. James I. ``Bud"" Robinson, Jr. and Elder Joe McGrady, with burial in the Thomas Beasley Cemetery, Carroll County. Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening.
GROGAN, Gwendolyn Rose, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 28, 1996. She was preceded in death by her father, James Rose, and a brother, Jimmy Rose. Her survivors include her husband, Lewis Grogan; her mother, Bessie Hurt Rose, and one son, Robert (Evangeline) Patterson, all of Roanoke; granddaughters, Vontella Lewis of Richmond and Diana Elizabeth Lewis of Fairfax; a stepson, Preston Grogan of Roanoke; a stepdaughter, Mildred Epps of Maryland; stepgrandchildren, Dominique Brown, Sharon English, Dwight English, Ronnie Payne, Thomas Epps, Rodney Epps and Darren Epps; stepgreat-grandchildren, Charise Epps and Jake Epps; an aunt, Gladys Hurt Hunter; a devoted cousin, Barbara Jean Hylton; devoted friends, Catherine Reeves, and Liz Compton of New York; brothers-in-law, Samuel (Naomi) Grogan, Joseph (Madelene) Grogan, William Grogan and Matthew (Delia) Grogan, and many other relatives and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1996, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with the Rev. K. B. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HATCHER, Basil Druheart, 85, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 28, 1996. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and had retired from Rusco Window Company, where he served as Vice President. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and former vestryman. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frances Garst Hatch er; daughter, Ann Hatcher Kirk and son-in-law, J. Dan Kirk, Smyrna, Ga.; son, L. Flick Hatcher, Vancouver, British Columbia; granddaughters, Meghann D. Kirk and Whitney A. Kirk, Smyrna, Ga.; one sister, Maude H. Keller, Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 1996 at Christ Episcopal Church. The Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver will officiate. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday
HAYES, Vivian Oretta Smith, 82, of Pearisburg, died Friday evening, June 28, 1996 in Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. Mrs. Hayes was born May 30, 1914 in Coeburn, Va. and was a daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Smith. Mrs. Hayes was an active and dedicated member of the Holy Fa mily Catholic Church in Pearisburg, Va. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah A. Hayes, Pearisburg; one son, Douglas A. Hayes, Pearisburg; two grandchildren, William K. Hayes, Hillsville, Mary Caroline James, Murrell's Inlet, S.C.; three great-grandchildren and beloved cousins, James and Patricia Bettendorf of Fulton, Md. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 1, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Pearisburg, Va., with Father Louie Benoit officiating. The family will receive friends at Givens Funeral Home Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
HILL, Patsy Guye, of Ridgeway, died Friday, June 28, 1996. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home.
HUGHES, Dr. William Caswell, Sr., 78, of Boones Mill, passed away Friday, June 28, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lulie Porter and Earl Byrd Hughes, a son, William Caswell Hughes, Jr. and two brothers, Dr. Porter Hughes and Gaither Hughes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Deanne Hughes; and brother, Dr. Clinton Hughes and his wife, Mary Walker, Atlanta, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Katherine I. Hughes, Lynchburg; a loving daughter, Mary Katherine (Katie) Hughes and her fella, Timothy Schirm, Roanoke; a devoted granddaughter, Lee H. Martin, husband, Lindsey W. Martin; and great-granddaughter, Ryan Caswell Martin, Lynchburg; stepdaughter Karon Dyer, husband, Don, and their daughter, Chelsea; stepson, Adrian Willis, his wife Rhonda and their children, Steven and Tammy, all of Roanoke. He is also survived by two ex-wives, Virginia L. Woolridge, Lynchburg and Florence H. Hughes, Rocky Mount. He graduated Lynchburg College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. He then went on to teach and later became a principal within the Pittsylvania County S chool System. He enlisted in the Air Force on December 8, 1941 and was commissioned on December 26, 1941. He achieved the rank of Major in the North African Campaign of World War II. After returning to the States, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati. In 1953, he moved to Franklin County, Va. to practice medicine for Wolfe Medical Group. It was here he met and started his life-long friendship with Judge B. A. (Monk) Davis and his devoted nurse, Pate Cobbs. In 1959 he opened Boones Mill Medical Clinic. He was revered by his patients for his tireless and faithful attention for over 30 years. He retired in 1986. The family requests that no flowers be sent to the mortuary or the family's homes and instead that donations be made to the Boones Mill Rescue Squad at P. O. Box 73, Boones Mill, Va. 24065, for their great kindness and help through Dr. Hughes' illnesses. The family would also like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the wonderful staff who took care of him at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Boones Mill Medical Clinic. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald R. Dyer officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
IRVIN, Agnes Hearn, 79, of Wytheville, died Friday, June 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home.
JARRETT, C. Fletcher, 91, of 156 East Academy Street, Asheboro, N.C., died Saturday, June 29, 1996, at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, N.C. He was a member of Cedar Falls United Methodist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Pat Hutchens of Greensboro, N.C.; a grandson, Charles R. (``Chuck"") Sugg of Roanoke, Va., and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1996, at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, N.C., with th e Rev. Tom Stinson-Wesley and the Rev. John Bray officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Falls United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro. The family will receive friends at Pugh Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
JOHNSTON, Almeta Clemens, 83, of Salem, died Saturday, June 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MENEFEE, Bonnie Kiser, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28,1996. She was a member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. She was the widow of Irvin Menefee. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Edwin and Becky Menefee; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jimmy Dean; three grandsons, Christopher Dean, Craig and Jeff Menefee; one sister, Esther Kiser of Lebanon, Va. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 1,1996, at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Joe Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Preston Oaks Baptist Church, 102 Preston Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012 or Roanoke Emergency Medical Services, P. O. Box 1801, Roanoke, Va. 24008.
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