ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, August 23, 1996 TAG: 9608230098
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
ADKINS, Delphine Hairston, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 17, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Bibleway Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
ALLISON, Keith E., 36, of 8525 Brubaker Drive, Roanoke, formerly of Draper, died Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 1996, in Pulaski County as the result of an automobile accident. Born on February 19, 1960, in Radford, he was the son of Margaret Windle Allison of Draper and the late William Wayne Allison Sr. He also was preceded in death by a brother, James Randy (``Smiley"") Allison, and a sister, Cindy Allison. He was a 1980 graduate of Pulaski County High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Marie Christine Allison, Roanoke; two sons, Kacey Allison and Heith Allison, both of Roanoke; two brothers, William Wayne Allison Jr., Reed Creek, and Ricky Allison, Pulaski, and one sister, Alice A. Hensley, Dublin. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle officiating. Burial will follow in the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. The family will meet at the home of the sister, Alice Hensley, in the Lillydale area of Dublin.
ARNOLD, Maurice Antwan, 18, of Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday, August 22, 1996. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.
BERNIER, Joseph James, 69, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996 in a local hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Bernier was a retired professor of Psychology at LaSalle University and a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Bernier, Roanoke; five children, Linda Bernier-Dash, Richard Bernier, James Bernier, Theresa Bernier, and Beth Bernier; four gra ndchildren; and three sisters. A Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church, 7 p.m. Sunday with the Reverend Kenneth Stofft officiating. Graveside services will be held in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Monday. Friends may call from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel
CLYBURN, Eunice Cora, 96, of Madison, N.C. died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Fries Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
DeHAVEN, Harry Steve, 47, of 38 Vaughn Ave., Dublin, passed away Thursday, August 22, 1996 in the Carilion Radford Community Hospital. Born September 12, 1948 in Radford, Va., he was the son of the late Marion Albert DeHaven and Lucille Webb DeHaven. He was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. He was Director of Operations for Pulaski County Schools and formerly taught in Pulaski County Schools for ten years. He was Commissioner for the New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech with a BA in Political Science. He previously served on Board of American Red Cross and New River Valley VASAP Board and was active in the Pulaski County Democratic Party. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Gardner DeHaven, Dublin; two daughters and son-in-law, Emily and Douglas Rosson, Barboursville, Ellen Joanna DeHaven, Charlottesville; one grandson, Andrew Douglas Rosson; one sister, Mary Ella DeHaven, Newport News. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Dublin United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard J. Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in the DeHaven Family Cemetery, Hillsville, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Dublin United Methodist Church, Dublin, Va. or anytime at the home, 38 Vaughn Ave., Dublin, Va. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, is handling arrangements.
DIXON, Donald Woodard, 69, of Charlotte, N.C. died Thursday, August 22, 1996. Graveside, Saturday 2p.m. Pinewood Memorial Park, Greenvillew, N.C. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home.
EWALD, Thelma Price, 96, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996, in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Montgomery Co., Va., the daughter of the late Arthur Herbert & Freddie Holt Price. She was the widow of Charles W. Ewald a nd had taught piano, tap dancing, and ballet for 35-40 years in Wythe and surrounding counties. She is survived by one daughter, Lucinda Ewald Nichols, Missouri City, Texas; nephew, Jack Price; grand-nephew, Price DeNiro, both of Somerset, Ky.; a niece, Peggy Shores, Wytheville. A graveside memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the children's home society of Richmond, Va. or the Joy Ranch in Hillsville, Va. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, is handling the arrangements
FARMER, Oakley Jordan, 73, of Radford, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996 in a Radford hospital. He was a retired employee of the Hercules Inc. and a U. S. Army World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan B. Farmer. Surviving are his wife, Imogene D. Farmer, Radford; a sister and brother in law, Louise F. and Ronald Vaughan, Pulaski; two nephews, Dr. Dennis L. Vaughan, Richmond and Dr. Ronald O. Vaughan, Pulaski. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
GUTHRIE, Claude H., 92, of Boones Mill, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte Mills Guthrie, Boones Mill; daughter and son-in -law, Janet and Marvin Bowyer, Boones Mill; daughter, Barbara Mills, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Frankie Guthrie, Boo nes Mill; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Mills, Boones Mill; four brothers, Riley Guthrie, Robert S. Guthrie, Emmett Guthrie, all of Boones Mill, Charles (``Pete'') Guthrie, Spring Hill, Fla.; also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Maurice Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Arthur family cemetery, Franklin County. Friends may call after 12 noon Friday at Oakey's South Chapel
HAMMOND, Jacob Carlyle Herndon, 74, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Williamson Road Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
HUFFMAN, Thurman Walter, 60, of Sacramento, Calif. passed away, Tuesday, June 25, 1996. Born in Fincastle, Va., he was preceded in death by his loving parents, Claude and Nancy Crowder Huffman. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth H. Greene and Nellie H. George, both of Roanoke; a twin brother, Herman R. Huffman, Glade Hill; two other brothers, Luther Huffman, Roanoke and Lawrence Huffman, Palms Springs, Calif. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996 in The Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
JOHNSON, Ernest M., 72, died Wednesday, August 14, 1996, in Oriental, N.C. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 1:30 p.m., at Cave Spring United Methodist Church, Roanoke, with Bishop Charley Turner officiating. For directions to the church, call 1-540-989-3673. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or local rescue squads or favorite charities.
JOHNSON, Melvin C., 44, of Washington, D.C., passed away Tuesday, August 20, 1996. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
LAWSON, James Martin, 81, of Buchanan, died Thursday, August 22, 1996. He was preceded in death by two sons, James Garfield Lawson and Walter Wayne Lawson Sr. He is survived by one son, Jerry E. Lawson, Roanoke; two daughters, Liddy King, Roanoke, Brenda Stacy, Vinton; two sisters, Dorothy Clay, Roanoke, Gertrude Clay, Ridgecrest, Calif.; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 12 noon, Saturday, August 24, at the Troutville Cemetery with the Rev. Sam Belisle officia ting. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Daleville Chapel
MITCHELL, Evelyn Marie Mitchell (nee), of Salem, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away August 21, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Mitchell. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John L. Mitchell and Helen Twiford Mitchell, Newport New s; a daughter and son-in-law, Frances Mitchell Robbins and John David Robbins, Salem; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Avery Mitchell, Newport News; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond S. Mitchell and Esther Mitchell, Stedman, N.C.; a sister, Marguerite M. Kleinfield, Charlotte, N.C.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Frances M. Brient and Robert Brient, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, August 24, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Lew Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 1996 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
MOORE, Gene H., 44, of Hurt, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Funeral Saturday, 2 p.m., New Prospect Baptist Church, Hurt. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
NEAL, Clifford Arlen, 59, of Radford passed away Thursday, August 22, 1996 at his home. He was a member of the West Radford Church of God, a veteran of the US Air Force and was a employee of the City of Radford working in the Utility Department. Survivors include his wife, Patricia S. Neal; mother and step-father, Winnie and Ralph Long, Riner; son and wife, Clifford A. Neal Jr. and Sheila, Dublin; daughter and husband, Sheila Renee and Charles ""Dan"" Waller Jr, Radford; grandson, Zachary T. Neal; granddaughter, Holly N. Neal; and stepgranddaughter, Kayla Waller; two sisters, Mary E. (Poochie) Moore, Riner, and Betty N. Posey, Tampa, Fla. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 24, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the West Radford Church of God, with the Rev. John Smith, Rev. Michael Bond and Rev. Demps Overcash officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the West Radford Church of God in Radford. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
RICHARDSON, Baxter Wayne, (``Blackie""), 65, of Loris, S.C., died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va.
TONIK, Mae Y., 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996. She was a member of Beth Isarel Synogoge, Beth Isarel Sisterhood and Hadassah. She is survived by her devoted brother, Ben Tonik; beloved nephews, Raymond Schram, Frank and wife, Raquel Schram; beloved nieces, Harriett Schram, Lou Schram and husband, Morton Bergen; two great-nephews, Ronald and Howard Bergen. Graveside services will be conducted by Rabbi Jerome Fox at Beth Isarel Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WILLIAMS, Russell Lloyd, 80, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, August 22, 1996 in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. Born June 28, 1916 in Bedford County, son of the late Benjamin A. and Helen Pelton Williams, he was a farmer, a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force, hav ing served in World War II. Surviving is his wife, Julia Mackey Williams; son, Russell Lloyd Williams II of Buena Vista; daughters, Martha Henry of Buena Vista and Margaret Dickerson of Ashland; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Saturday, August 24, 1996 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Rebekah J. Maul officiating. Friends may call at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home
WRIGHT, Mattie Jones, 71, of Bedford, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. She is survived by four sons, three daughters, four brothers, two sisters, 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the Haven of Rest, 515 Otey Street, Bedford, at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 1996. Interment will follow in the Otterville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bedford County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bedford Funeral Home.
YUHAS, Florence Karwan, (``Flo""), 72, of Radford, passed away Thursday, August 22, 1996 at her home. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was retired Office Manager for Surgical Practice Limited. Survivors include, her husband, Michael Yuhas, Radford; two daughters and son-in-law, Miss Michele Yuhas, Radford, and Andrea and Jim Schwinabart, Sterling; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael B. and Virginia Yuhas, Alpharetta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Jamie and Michael Schwinabart and Tabatha Bland Yuhas; two sisters, Emily Latza, San Diego, Calif. and Jean Karwan, Clifton, N.J.; and one dear and loving sister-in-law & best friend, Eileen Yuhas, Santa Maria, Calif. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, August 24, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Jim Grealish officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Jude Catholic Church in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Box 3754, Radford, Va. 24143. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford is in charge of arrangements.
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