ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, August 22, 1996 TAG: 9608220054
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BENNETT, Clarence Edward, 85, of Covington, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, South Covington United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
BRIZENDINE, Robert B., 82, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 1996. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the Anti-Tank Company, 179th Infantry where he earned the purple heart, the combat infantryman badge and 5 bronze service stars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie; and son, Michael; sister, Clara Lincoln; and brothers, Mack, Ira, Arnold, Frank and Odell. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Dorton, Troutville, Alice and Clyde Goodin, Tinsley, Kent., Becky and Harvey Riley, Salem, Barbara Brizendine, Roanoke, Bonnie and Rick Petty, Roanoke; brother, Carl Brizendine, Roanoke; also surviving are 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Dr. Harry Y. Gamble and Rev. Billy White officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
CHILDRESS, Sidney Burns,88, of Abingdon, VA died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral service 2:00 P.M., Friday ,Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, VA. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DICKERSON, Josie Alice, 86, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, First Church of the Brethren, Pulaski. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
DICKSON, Roy Lee, age 63, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 20, 1996, at his home. Born March 24, 1933, at Union, W.Va., he wa s the son of the late Fleet Everette and Nina Givens Dickson. Mr. Dickson was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Dickson. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. John E. ``Juanita"" Thompson of Pearisburg, Va., Mrs. Donnie ``Elizabeth"" Hazelwood, Lindside, W.Va., Mrs. Leroy ``Sue"" Wickline of Union, W.Va., and Mrs. Larry ``Juda"" Ratliff of Lindside, W.Va.; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday August 23, 1996, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, with the Rev. Tommy Mounts and the Rev. Ralph Smithson officiating. Burial will follow at the Orchard Cemetery at Ballard, W.Va. Friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 1996, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown.
FARMER, Oakley Jordan, 73, of Radford, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
GRAYBILL, Bernice J., 77, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 1996, at the home of her brother, Everett (Pete) Jones. She was the widow of Howard S. Graybill. She was retired from Double Envelope Company and was a member of the Glade Creek Lutheran Church. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Everett (Pete) and Betty H. Jones, Blue Ridge; two sisters-in-law, Zella L. Jones, Blue Ridge, Una W. Jones, Bedford; nephews, Jerry W. Jones, Michael R. Jones, both of Blue Ridge; nieces, Iris J. Sprout, Wanda J. Hardy, both of Maryland, Candy J. Daniels, Powhatan; two great-nieces, Heather Hardy, Kristin Daniels; lifetime friend, Marie Burkholder, Blue Ridge. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 12 noon Saturday, August 24, 1996, with Rev. Robert Maier, Rev. Guy Ritter, and Rev. Garvin Dykes officiating. Interment will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glade Creek Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Thursday.
GUTHRIE, Claude H., 92, of Route 2, Boones Mill, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
HAMMOND, Jacob Carlyle Herndon, 74, of Roanoke, died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 20, 1996, in a local hospital after a strong and courageous battle. Born in Botetourt County, he was the son of the late B. Herndon and Ethel Hylton Hammond. He was a member of Williamson Road Church of the Brethren, and Williamson Road Lodge No.163 A.F.&A.M. where he was a Past Master. He was a graduate of National Business College and retired after a long career in sales. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Christine Saul Hammond; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Wayne Cramer of Daleville; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Velvet Hammond, and Phillip and Sharon Hammond of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Neal, Erika and Lindsey Cramer, Scott and Stacey Hammond, and Warren and Richie Hammond, and many beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Williamson Road Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. Friday, August 23, 1996, with Pastor Harold S. Moyer officiating. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. Masonic services will be conducted by Williamson Road Lodge No. 163 A.F.&A.M. The family suggests memorials be made to RAM House, 824 Campbell Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
LESTER, Wilma Eugene Keen, 68, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Rural Retreat Baptist Church. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Lindsey Funeral Home.
LOGESTON, Edward Haskell, 78, of Eagle Rock, died August 21, 1996. Arrangements by Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Everett, Pa.
MEADOR, Sallie Chewning Campbell, 76, of Roanoke, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 21, 1996, after a three-year battle with lymphoma. She fought with courage and dignity to the very end and never gave up. Born on March 12, 1920, she was a beautiful and s pecial lady who was not only loved by her family and friends, but by everyone she knew. She touched everyone's life in a very special way. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Sallie graduated from Stewartsville High School in 1939 and retired from Mick-or-Mack Stores Company (Williamson Road store) in 1982. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd A. Campbell; her parents, Pet and Della Chewning; two brothers, Jerry Chewning and Robert (``Bob"") Chewning, and a niece, Judi Shannon. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Alton T. Meador Sr.; a stepson and wife, Alton T. Meador Jr. and Fujiyo of Layton, Utah; two stepdaughters and husbands, Juanita C. and Frank D. Morris Jr., and Pamela M. and Richard T. Cooke of Roanoke; one stepgranddaughter, and four stepgrandsons. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mabel C. and Leonard (``Pete"") McLain, and Nancy C. and Paul Thompson of Vinton; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward (``Edd"") and Connie Chewning of Sacramento, Calif., Jim and Claudine Chewning of Roanoke, Melvin and Marie Chewning, Clarence (``Dick"") and Janie Chewning, Bill and Jean Chewning, Nelson (``Corky"") and Shirley Chewning, and Alvin and Peggy Chewning of Vinton; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine W. Chewning of Roanoke and Barbara B. (``Bootie"") Chewning of Vinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sallie had been a member of the Vinton Moose Lodge for 29 years. She held numerous offices, serving as Treasurer, Chaplain, Junior Regent, Argus, Sentinel and Guide. She was always there to lend a hand when and where she was needed, with a smile and an unwavering positive attitude, to and for her fellow co-workers. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with services by Women of the Moose, Chapter 1551. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated, or donations may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014.
MEEKS, Margaret Jean, 78, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday, Hodges Lynch Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
MERRIMAN, Anna Barbour, 86, of Fieldale, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. Norris Funeral Home Chapel.
MITCHELL, Evelyn Marie Mitchell, of Salem, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
NINO, Beatriz, (``Betty""), age 82, of Blacksburg, formerly of Bogota, Colombia, passed away Monday, August 19, 1996, at her home. She was active in the International Community. She is survived by six brothers and sister, Nieves Roman, Efrain Roman, Gonzalo Roman, Aminta de Gomez, Helvia de Garcia, and Alfonzo Roman, all of Bogota, Colombia; six nieces and nephews, Irma and Miguel Langebeck, Blacksburg, Frenando Jose Garcia, Rafeal Edwardo Garcia, Helvia Maria Gomez, Jorge Luis Gomez, and Isabel Victoria Gomez, all of Bogota, Colombia; five-great nieces and nephews, Michael Langebeck, Blacksburg, Karen Langebeck, Durham, NC, Shelby Langebeck, Lynchburg, VA, James Langebeck, Tucson, AZ, and Martin and Mimi Stapleton, Blacksburg; three great-great-nieces and nephews, Cedric, Chloe, and Cecilia Stapleton, all of Blacksburg. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 25, 1996, at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Donald L. Lemay officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Langebeck's residence at 306 Little Circle, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 446, Christiansburg, VA 24073 or the New River Valley Hospice, Inc. 111 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
PARKER, Oliver Lawrence, 75, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson-Horne Chapel. Visitation at the funeral home Saturday morning.
SAUL, Penn Cephas, age 84, of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Mr. Saul was retried from Norfolk Southern Railway after 40 years service and was a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon. Surviving are his wife, Augusta Stewart Saul; one son, Arnold Saul and his wife Audrey, Blacksburg; two grandsons, A ndy Saul and his wife, Rebecca, Houston, Texas; Alan Saul, Richmond; one brother, Bud Floyd Saul, Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22 with Dr. Joe Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount
STEPHENS, Preston Lee, age 15, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, Au gust 20, 1996, at Community Hospital in Roanoke. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Radford. Surviving are his Father and Mother, Dennis and Rita T. Stephens, Radford; two sisters and husband, Traci Stephens, Christiansburg, and Lisa and Kim Noonkester, Blacksburg; two brothers and wife, Brian and Trina Stephens, Burnt Chimney, and Howard Dean Stephens, Radford; Maternal grandmother, Fern Podvojski, Radford; paternal grandmother, Helen R. Stephens, Radford; Maternal grandparents, Emmett and Jean Bagwell of Franklin, N.C.; three aunts and three uncles. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 24, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Radford, with Mike Collier officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in the form of contributions be made to the Leigh's Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Cornith, Mass. 38834. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996, at the Seaver-Sanders and Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford.
TONIK, May Yetta, 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WILLIS, James Arthur, 67, of Wytheville, Va, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.
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