ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 1996 TAG: 9607240065
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BAKER, Earnest Bennett, 74, of Pearisburg, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Mr. Baker was a ve teran of World War II and served in China, Burma and India. Mr. Baker was the retired Animal Control Officer for Giles County. He was a member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church. Mr. Baker was born in Ballard, W. Va. on November 28, 1921 and was a son of the late Lamar S. Baker and Hattie Miller Baker. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mae Stephens Baker. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Mike Collins, Pearisburg; one brother, James W. Baker, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. David P. (Ella Mae) Williams, Peterstown, W. Va., Mrs. James R. (Betty) Caldwell, Salem; two granddaughters, Jil and Traci Collins, Pearisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 1996, at 2 p.m. in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. Larry Patton and the Rev. David Olinger officiating, with interment in Birchlawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
BONHAM, Sherman George, 55, of Fries, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Atkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
BUCK, Ella Gingrich, (``Eloise''), 83, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 22, 1996, in the South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was born February 26, 1913, in Chambersburg, Pa., a d aughter of the late William Earl Gingrich and Eva Mae Hull Gingrich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Buck Jr.; two sisters, Mary G. Bird and Miriam W. Williamson; and one brother, Ruelan Gingrich. She was a member of the Bedford Christian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Buck Kern and husband, Roy, Roanoke; two brothers, Earl Gingrich, Akron, Ohio, Paul Gingrich, Baltimore, Md.; a grandson, Ken Kern and wife, Ramona; a granddaughter, Kathy Kern Keoughan. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 1996, at 11 a.m. from the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24014.
CAMPER, Mary Florence, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Born in Simmonsville on January 12, 1909, she is survived by two sisters, Irma Camper, with whom she made her home for the last 25 years, and Laura Stiff. Also surviving are five nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Ben Peyton, the Rev. Randy Garner and the Rev. Oscar Paugh officiating. Interment will follow in Ross Family Cemetery, Craig County. The fa mily will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke
CARPER, Annabelle Bostic, 66, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
CARTER, Beulah Clemons, 73, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 1996, at the residence of her daughter. She was born May 2, 1923 in Franklin County, a daughter of the late Willie Lee Clemons and Eva Whorley Clemons. Her husband was th e late Grover Keith Carter. She was a member of the Flint Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn C. Gordon, Vinton; three sons, Grover Lee Carter, Vinton, Roy J. Carter, Scruggs, James Kenneth Carter, Moneta; two brothers, E. M. Clemons, Roanoke, Henry Clemons, Boones Mill; seven grandchildren, Cathy Kutz, Dennis Carter, Kelly Taylor, Debbie Whorley, Tina Jessie, Ron Gordon, Erin Gordon; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, 1996, at 1 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford
CONGRESS, Robert W., 67, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. He was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Congress. Surviving is a stepdaughter, Debbie Pitts of Roanoke. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Funeral arrangements, by Oakey's North Chapel, are incomplete.
COVINGTON, Bryan Scott, 24, of Lexington, died Monday, July 22, 1996, at his home. He was born July 12, 1972 in Lexington, a son of Linda Ritchie Covington of Lexington and the late Ronald Chester (Chet) Covington. Bryan was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, and worked for Rennies. Surviving in addition to his mother are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Ri tchie, Dayton; paternal grandmother, Mildred C. Anderson, Buena Vista; paternal great-grandmother, Grace C. Wagner, Buena Vista. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington
CRIDLIN, Ratcliffe White, 81, of Goode, died Monday, July 22, 1996, in a local nursing home. He was born in Hanover County on September 7, 1914, a son of the late Ransdel Chiles Cridlin, Sr. and Sallie Hockaday Cridlin. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ransdel Chiles Cridlin, Jr. and WIlliam Gregory Cridlin. He was a graduate of New London Academy and was a retired dairy far mer. Mr. Cridlin was a Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Terrace View Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Anne Downing Brown Cridlin; eight nephews; and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Greenwood Cemetery at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 1996 with the Rev. David M. Schrock officiating. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford
FITZGERALD, Larry G., 53, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 22, 1996. He is survived by four daughters, Margaret Thorne, Betty Fitzgerald, Barbara Moore, April Peters; a son, Larry G. Fitzgerald; stepchildren, Kathy Ayers, George Bryson; sister, Emily F. Tuttle; friend, Robert Riley; special friend, Silver; mother-in-law, Virginia Kelly; ex-wife, Betty Campbell. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at Glasgow Cemetery, Glasgow. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
GOODALE, Eleanor Barnhart, 82, of Roanoke, formerly of Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 1996. She was the widow of Edward E. Goodale. Mr. Goodale accompanied Admiral Richard E. Byrd on his 1928 expedition to discover Antarctica and the South Pole. Mrs. Goodale was in the First Unit activated in the U.S. Naval WAVES during World War II. She was a graduate of Seton Hill College (Greensburg, Penn.), Class of 1937, and was retired from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Mrs. Goodale was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott K. and Cora Truxal Barnhart; five brothers, David, Alex, Lynn, Everett, and John Barnhart; and three sisters, Dorothy Barnhart, Genevieve B. Taylor and Mary Barnhart. Surviving are a brother, William J. Barnhart, Latrobe, Penn; a sister, Margaret L. Barnhart, Nashville, Tenn.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in Winterport, Maine. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Rd., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
HAMILTON, Virginia Thomason, 68, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral services 1:30 Wednesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
HANNIFAN, Brian Thomas, 13, of Radford, passed away Saturday, July 20, 1996. Memorial services 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
HATTAN, George Francis, 94, of Lexington, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
HILL, Pauline Rosenbaum, 83, of Fries, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Stevens Creek United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
HYLTON, William McKinley, 44, of Yadkinville, N.C., formerly of Stuart, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m . Friday, Howell Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
JENKINS, Johnie H., 66, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Viola Sweeney Jenkins; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Wayne and Betty Brown Jenkins, Donald Lynn Jenkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Regina J. and Jerry Moses, Carol J. and Jimmy Corvin; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Paul Jenkins, Silas Jenkins; sister, Reva Chitwood. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Mark Washington off
iciating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel
JOHNSON, Rex Allen, 46, of Detroit, Mich., died Monday, July 22, 1996. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral Home.
JONES, Rebecca Joyce, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Goode, departed this life Sunday, July 21, 1996, at Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Bedford County, she was a daughter of Mrs. Susan Williams and the late Norvel Bryant. She was a graduate of Susie Gibson High School, and an employee of the United States Postal Service as an MDO supervisor since 1967. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her devoted companion, Harry David (Andy) Anderson; and a son, Harry David Jones, both of Philadelphia; five brothers and their spouses, Leo Woolfolk of Bedford, Eddie Bryant and his wife, Mildred, of Greensboro, N.C., Freddie Bryant and his wife, Linda, of Goode, Roy Bryant and his wife, Patricia, of Richmond, and Todd Bryant and his wife, Fay, of Lynchburg; nine sisters, Reba Bryant and her husband, Howard, of Roanoke, Sarah Tyler and her husband, Lynda Green and her husband, Rob, all of Richmond, Verna Bryant of Philadelphia, Pa., Gail Rhodes and Emily Fuqua, both of Goode, Mabel Burrell of Bedford, Gertrude Cobbs of Alexandria, and Evelyn Bryant and her husband, Woody, of Buchanan; one aunt, Mrs. Ruby Page of Lynchburg; one uncle, Roy Bryant of Goode; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy, Ellen, and Helen; and a brother, Bobby. The family is receiving friends at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Susan Williams at Route 2, Goode. A memorial service will be held Thursday at noon from Baker Funeral Home in Philadelphia with Rev. Carl Hutcherson Jr. officiating. Funeral se rvices will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from St. Paul Baptist Church with Rev. Verenander Hughes and Rev. Carl Hutcherson Jr. officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at St. Paul Baptist Church for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at Route 2, Goode, at 12:15 p.m. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
LOWE, Luella Eden, of Woodland Hills, Abingdon, died Sunday, July 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Abingdon United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.
MANN, Charlotte Coleman, 63, of Staunton, formerly of Covington, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
MATTHEWS, John Willis Sr., 76, of Glasgow, died Sunday, July 21, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
McGUFFIN, Joseph Richard, (``Joe""), of Blue Ridge, went to be with his Lord, on the night of Monday, July 22, 1996. He was born June 3, 1919. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret C. McGuffin; son, Joseph W. McGuffin and family, Judy, Clacie, and Lea Ann; daughters, Linda Milton and family, Henry and Eddie, Martha Hartley and Walter Hartley, Sally McGuffin and Robert Br inkley; sister-in-law, Lois McGuffin; two nephews, Dr. Robert McGuffin and Dr. Richard McGuffin. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 1996 with the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. Interment will be in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. He's now at peace and free from pain.
MINTER, Georgie R., 86, of Bradenton, Fla., died Sunday, July 21, 1996, in Persona Care Nursing Home. She was born in Roanoke and moved to Manatee County from Beckley, W.Va. in 1976. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Surviving are one son, Harry R. Minter of Sedona, Ariz.; one sister, Clara Fulwider of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Toale Brothers Funeral Home South Chapel, 912 53rd Ave., W., Bradenton, Fla. with Rev. Art Friesen officiating. Burial will be in Ellenton, Fla. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5899 Whitfield Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34243
MOORE, Linda P., 47, of Altavista, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Graveside 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greenpond Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
PATTERSON, Ocie Necessary, 84, of Bedford, formerly of Christiansburg, died Sunday, July 21, in the Bedford Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the graveside in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Wessley C. Patterson. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
PHILLIPS, Elizabeth Cox, 87, of Radford, departed this life Monday, July 22, 1996, at her home in the loving care of her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Phillips, in 1989. She leaves to mourn her death four daughters; two sons; two sons-in-law; and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Phillips, Radford, Anne Baker and husband, Joe, Goldsboro, N.C., Helen Monroe and husband, Dan, Radford, Dot Midkiff, Radford, John Phillips, New York City, N.Y., Arnold Davis Phillips and wife, Sandra, Christiansburg. Also surviving are one brother, Jeff Cox, Pulaski; one sister, Marie Rash, Dublin; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 25, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with Richard Waller officiating. Burial will follow in the Haley Cemetery in Pulaski County. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m . Wednesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
RICKMAN, Robert S., 67, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
RIGNEY, Lillie Elizabeth, 82, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, July 22, 1996. She was born December 25, 1913, a daughter of the late George and Addie Hodges. She was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam S. Rigney Sr., two sons, Charles Rigney and William Rigney, one granddaughter, Sandra Rigney, one sister, Annie Mae Holloway, and three brothers, Arthur, Dalton, and Cabel Hodges. Survivors include four sons, Clyde Rigney, Roy (Buster) Rigney, Cletis Rigney, Sam Rigney and wife, Mary; two daughters, Virginia Foley and husband, Alvin, Rocky Mount, Nancy Thompson, Glade Hill; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; five sisters, Pearl Hodges, Mamie Amos, Dannie Smith, all of Rocky Mount, Ellen Kennett, Bassett, Ruby Campbell and husband, Raymond, Glade Hill; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Flora Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Johnny Thompson and Rev. George Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in the Rigney Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, and other times at the home of Mrs. Rigney. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main St., Rocky Mount.
SAUNDERS, Everette, 73, of Martinsville, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Home.
SHARK, Sindie Ann, 87, of Christiansburg, died Monday, July 22, 1996, in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She is survived by one daughter, Pearlie Lovern, Christiansburg; two sons, Clarence G. Shark, Christiansburg, Melvin B. Shark, Prices Fork; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Homer D. Sawyer, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call any time Wednesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home , where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
THOMPSON, Cody Christian, infant grandson of Donald and Priscilla Self of Vinton, died Friday, July 19,1996. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
TURNER, Sandra C., 34, of Stuart, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel.
WALKER, Rev. Dr. Norvane S., born in Washington, D.C. on July 27, 1912, the only son of the late Oscar W. Walker and the late Mary W. Walker, departed this life on Monday evening, July 22, 1996 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Norvane received public and high school education in Washington, D.C. and many years ago, he matriculated at Virginia Seminary and College, completing graduate courses in Church History and Religion after a period of six years. His public career has been long and varied, consisting of pastorates at five churches, Spring Hill Baptist Church in Brookneal, Va., First Baptist Church in South Lynchburg, Va., Rising Sun Baptist Church in Monroe, Va., Altha Grove Baptist Church in Forest, Va. and Holcomb Rock Baptist Church on Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg, Va. His occupational experience includes employment as Community Worker at the Lynchbur
g Community Action Group, assistant in the Meals on Wheels Program and Associate Director of the Senior Citizens Program, as well as the Foster Grandparent Program. Norvane is a member of the Lynchburg Minister Baptist Conference, the Lynchburg Chapter of the NAACP and the American Academy of Ministry. He was been a delegate to the Virginia State Baptist Convention for many years, past Moderator for the peaks of Otter Baptist Association and is a former member of the Advisory Board of Central Virginia Agency on Aging. Norvane S. Walker's life objective was to respect, love and promote mankind, regardless of race, culture or relegion. He is survive d by a cousin, Bronella Allen; a brother-in-law, Emerson Johnson, both of Washington, D.C; a god-son, Tajah Franklin, Lynchburg; and other friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Holcomb Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Harris officiating. the Rev. AllennBridges will be eulogist, with interment in the church cemetery. His remains may be viewed one hour prior to services. The family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
WARD, James P., (``Jim''), 80, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Zion Lutheran Church, Crockett. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home.
WICKHAM, Irvin B., 80, of Shawsville, died Tuesday, July 23, 1996. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
ZIGLAR, Jesse Wade, 25, of Bassett, died Monday, July 22, 1996. Funeral Friday, 1 p.m., Norris Funeral Chapel.
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