ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, September 9, 1996 TAG: 9609090085
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ADAMS, Betty V., 71, of Stuart, Fla., and Roanoke, Va., died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
ADAMS, Lupe Kegley, 59, of Hollins, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold Ray Adams. Born on January 31, 1937, in Pittsylv ania County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl McDaniel Kegley. She was an employee of Lazarus in Roanoke. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Adams and her fiance, Michael Fechisin, of Hollins and Annette Cash and her husband, Donald Cash Sr., of Evington; two brothers, Terry Kegley of Hurt and Monte Kegley of Evington; two sisters, Patsy East and Peggy Tharp of Altavista, and one grandson, Donald Cash Jr. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Mt. Herman United Methodist Church by the Rev. Becky Cloud. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Finch and Finch Funeral Home in Altavista from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, and other times at the residence of a daughter, Annette Cash, (Route 692) Masons Mill Road, Evington.
ALBERT, Violet A., 89, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, September 8, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
AUVIL, Earl Wiseman, 80, of Pembroke, died Saturday evening, September 7, 1996 at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg. Born in Summersville, W. Va. on April 5, 1916, he was a son of the late Rev. S. Harry and Mary Edna Crawford Auvil. He was the husband of the late Helen Lucas Auvil and the brother of the late Rev. Keith Auvil, Otis Auvil, Rev. Scley Auvil and Mildred Bloss. Earl was active in his community, earning his living at the Hoechst-Celanese Plant in Narrows, served as Deacon and Elder in his church, Pembroke Christian Church, served as a member of the Pembroke Town Council, was a member of Pembroke Ruritan Club, a member of Pembroke American Legion Post 2000 (WWII veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps), Castle Rock Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 334, where he was a member for over fifty years, and served on the Board of Directors for the Celco Federal Credit Union. Surviving are his sons, Harry S. Auvil of Pembroke and David V. Auvil and his wife, Sue, of Melbourne, Florida; three grandchildren, Robert Auvil of Christiansburg, Erica Auvil and Jennifer Auvil, both of Melbourne, Florida; a great-grandchild, Amber Auvil of Blacksburg; two sisters, Marguirite McCoy of Charlotte, N.C. and Ruth Waldorf of Satsuma, Florida; two half sisters, Annette Gentry of Roanoke and Wanda Robbins of Salem; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Walters of Pembroke and Mable Auvil of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 11, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the Kendall funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. Terry Willis officiating. The family will receive friends at the f uneral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and a Masonic service will be conducted at eight o'clock by Castle Rock Lodge. Burial will be in Burchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg following the funeral, with graveside military rites performed by the VFW and American Legion. Kendall Funeral Home, at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke, is in charge of arrangements.
BAILEY, Virginia Elizabeth, 60, of Pembroke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kendall Funeral Home Chapel.
BALL, Inez Marie C., 81, of Marion, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
BARNHART, Delmar E., 83, of Clearwater, Fla., died Thursday, September 5, 1996, at Drew Village Nursing Home. A native of Wirtz, Va., he was employed by the State of Florida as a carpenter and bridge tender from 1950 to 1978. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren in Sarasota, Fla. Years ago, Mr. Barnhart lived in Roanoke, Va. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Barnhart of Clearwater; two grandchildren, Stephen E. Annis and Teresa R. Annis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Sylvia Abbott and Gladys Nunley of Sarasota, Fla., and a brother, Clarence Barnhart of Roanoke Va. Lakeview Chapel Funeral Home of Clearwater is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park in Clearwater
BOWSER, Richard Leroy, 78, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday morning, September 8, 1996 in a local nursing home. He was a resident of Franklin Manor. Surviving are his wife, Effie Jamison Bowser, Boones Mill; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Wolf Bowser, Lewisburg, Ohio; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary V. and Mark W. Bowman, Boones Mill; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Hazel Comer Fultz, Dayto n, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted from Wolf Creek Old German Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the Home Brethren officiating. Interment will follow in Trissle Cemetery, New Lebanon, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers Funeral Home in New Lebanon, Ohio. Local arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
BRAY, Hazel Guernell Kirks, 64, of Axton, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway.
BRIGGS, John William, 92, of Salem, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, in a local hospital. He was involved in business for many years, and was the owner and operator Briggs, Church and Church School Supply in Salem. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir for the past 29 years. He was a member of Masonic lodge in New York, A.F.&A.M. He was a 75-year Boy Scout veteran, received the Silver Beaver Award and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith C. Briggs. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce Robert S. and JoAnn Briggs of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Meleani S. and Michael W. Huffman of Troutville, and Sharon S. and Mark Mann of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Bruce Robert S. Briggs II, Gretchen Ann Bower, Virginia Griffith Smith, Laura M. Monsour, Beth Ann Huffman and David M. Huffman; great-grandchildren, Bruce Robert S. Briggs III and John Scott Bower; a brother, Robert C. Briggs Sr., and a nephew, Robert C. Briggs Jr. of Arizona. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 9, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. W. Melvin Maxey and Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153.
CARROLL, Garland, (``Tom""), 56, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, at his home. He is survived by his son, Greg Carroll; his former wife, Ann Carroll, and several special friends. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Woody Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Vinton Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
CHEEK, Hettie Sims, 93, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, in Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 24, 1903, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late William Henry Sims and Pocahontas Bates Sims. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Rucker Cheek, and two grandsons, Stuart Lee Cheek and Gregory Scott Cheek. She was a member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and member of United Methodist Women and the Choir. She also was a member of the Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Regina C. and Buford Gross of Bedford, and Mildred C. and Nelson Adkins of Blue Ridge; four sons and daughters-in-law, John Henry and Paige Cheek of Bedford, Bobby R. and Shirley Cheek of Goode, Lyle C. Cheek of Lynchburg and Cicero (``C. T."") Cheek and special friend, Martha Ransone, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, from the Updike Funeral Chapel in Bedford by the Rev. Wayne Murphy and the Rev. Eugene Condrey. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and other times at the residence of Regina C. and Buford Gross.
COBLER, Bessie Mae Clark, 88, of Stanleytown, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
DALTON, Robert Jackson, 85, of Route 1, Axton, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, Martinsville.
DICKERSON, Alice F., 93, of Avante Nursing Home, Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Adkins. Also preceding her in death were three sisters, Mamie Goins, Viola Brown and Marie Atkins; a brother, William Atkins, Jr., and one niece, Miss Alice M. Atkins. Her survivors include many friends, Mrs. Mary Walters and Mrs. Diana Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Forbes, Mrs. Stella Barlow, Mrs. Daisy Wiggins, Mrs. Blanche Gray, Mrs. Stacie Turner, Mrs. Susan Carroll and Mrs. Betty Bingham. Graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Monday, September 9, 1996, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. U.N. Broady officiating. Friends will be received on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
EPPERSON, R. Fletcher, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, the son of Dr. Ernest Egbert Epperson and Bertha Rowe Epperson. Mr. Epperson attended Emory and Henry College and graduated from National Business College. He was a partner in Wiley N. Jackson Company for 40 years. He was on the Board of Trustees of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, and was a founding member 50 years ago. Mr. Epperson was an avid gardener, and was dearly loved by his family and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen Epperly Epperson; four daughters, Carolyn Marie Nolan of Madera, Calif., Anna Catherine Epperson of Roanoke, Martha Fletcher Kling of Hamilton and Lois Jean Waldvogel of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Laurel and Luke Nolan, and Ashley, Erin and Ann Michael Waldvogel; two brothers, Egbert P. Epperson of Texas and Aubrey G. Epperson of North Carolina; one sister, Madge Via of Abingdon, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Arthur E. Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
GARMAN, James S., 57, of Catawba, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. He was retired from R. F. & P. Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Judy May Garman; one son, Timothy James Garman of Martinsville; one daughter, Deanna Michelle Garman of Glen Allen; one granddaughter, Amy Michelle Garman of Glen Allen, one brother and sister-in-law, William R. and Roberta Garman of Forestville, Md. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. R. C. Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel
GAULT, Clarence, 82, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Emanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GRAHAM, Mattie Ethel Grimes, 78, of Pulaski, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Cemetery, Poplar Camp. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Reese Funeral Home in Austinville.
GROSECLOSE, William Kelly, (``Bill""), 63, of Route 3, Wytheville, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Huddle Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
HARTLESS, Kyle Ray, Sr., 72, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
HAYES, Graham Evans, 74, of Nelson, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, after an extended period of failing health. He was a devout Christian, devoted husband, loving father and retired contractor. Born on February 3, 1922, Graham's personal life exemplified his strong Christian beliefs and dedication to his church, Averett Baptist in Buffalo Junction. He served the church most of his adult life as clerk, Sunday school teacher, deacon and in various other positions. He also was an active member of the Gideons and wrote the weekly Sunday school lesson for the Clarksville Times and its successor, the News-Progress. ``Gabby,"" as he was known to many, was a bridge construction superintendent with W. W. Warsing Inc. for over 30 years before retiring and forming his own company. His career carried him throughout Virginia. His proudest professional achievement was the bridge spanning the James River at Scottsville. Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, the former Helen Louise Carden of South Boston; a daughter, Deborah Lynn Hayes Pulliam and her husband, Ronnie; a son, Timothy Graham Hayes and his wife, Judy; two granddaughters, Robin McAlexander and her husband, Scot, and Kelly Pulliam; a grandson, Kirk Hayes; a stepgranddaughter, Jodi Valeri; a great-granddaughter, Ellen McAlexander, and three sisters, Catherine Talbott, Frances Smith and Wilma (``Polly"") Truman. He was predeceased by one son, David Brian Hayes. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Wat kins Cooper Lyon Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Horace Murray and the Rev. Danny Sweet officiating. Burial will follow in Hitesburg Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Averett Baptist Church, and other times at the residence. The body will rest at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home in Clarksville. Mr. Hayes was an avid gardener and flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to Clarksville Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 934, Clarksville, Va. 23927.
HENSLEY, Emma Goff, 84, of Natural Bridge Station, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mrs. Hensley was born May 15, 1912, in Nelson County, a daughter of th e late Ozie E. Goff and Mable Wilson Goff. She was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church, and retired from Burlington Industries after 37 years. Mrs. Hensley was the widow of Jessie Hensley. Surviving are one brother, Clave A. Goff of Big Island; four sisters, Lizzie Markham and Fleta Wilson of Big Island, Frances Wood of Natural Bridge Station and Estelle Markham of Bedford, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Faith Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ralph VanNess officiating. Burial will follow in the Hill family cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gideon International, Route 2, Box 297, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington.
HOWELL, Gloeda Belle, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, September 8, 1996 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Kline and Arie Gallimore, she was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Edward Howell and her husband, of almost fifty years, Ralph Edward Howell. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Amy Howell, Christiansburg; daughters and son-in-law, Katherine and Allen Huff, Riner, Gail Howard, Riner; two grandchildren, Jamie Lee Huff, Sierra Morgan Howell; one stepgranddaughter, Lauren Nichole Bragg; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Genell and Jim Fisk, Newport News, Valveen Lunceford, Front Royal. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening
HOWELL, James David, 55, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HUTSON, Mary Wooldrige Carney, 87, of Petersburg, W.Va., died Friday, September 6, 1996. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, Va.
HYLTON, Mary M. Hubbard, 89, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 6, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 9, 1996, at 1:30 p.m., at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Jimmy Davis officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
JOHNSON, Sedrick, 82, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Vinton, where he served on the Deacon Board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Johnson, and a son, Leroy Johnson. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Marion Elizabeth Johnson, Stanton Island, N.Y., Linda L. Davis, Vinton, Deddy D. Witcher, Bedford; two sons, Sedrick Johnson, Augusta, Ga. and Elmer Lewis Johnson, Roanoke; two sons-in-law, Willie Davis, Vinton, Harvey Witcher, Bedford; two daughters-in-law, Rose Johnson, Augusta, Ga., Annette Johnson, Roanoke; a devoted friend that he called a daughter, Bernice Robison as Minnie Pearl; three sisters, Anna B. Gregory, Salem, Mable Johnson and Bessie Flowers, both of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, Vinton, with the Rev. Henry A. Lindsey officiating. Interment will follow in Stewardsville Cemetery. The family will receive freinds at the church one hour prior to services. Friends may call at Serenity Funeral Home, Monday, from 3 to 8 p.m. The family and friends will assemble 10 a.m. at the home of Marion (Jeanette) Macauley, 2631 Marr St., N.W. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave. N.W., Roanoke.
LOCKE, Durant Esten, 91, of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, September 8, 1996, in Roanoke. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Cremation Service, Bedford.
MARTIN, Donald Wray, 52, of Bassett, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Chapel.
MARTIN, Lawrence D., (``L. D.""), 89, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996, in Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Carroll County on February 10, 1907, a son of the late William Cloyd Martin and Sarah Ellen Bowman Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis L. Spencer Martin, and a daughter, Betty Lovelane Martin Caviness. Mr. Martin is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil Dewey Martin of Pulaski, Clyde and Barbara Martin of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Glenn and Martha Martin of Pulaski; four daughters and sons-in-law, Josie and James Cooper of Suffolk, Myrtes Imogene Martin French Worrell of Abingdon, Dorothy Irene Margin McFall of Mr. Airy, N.C., and Linda and Bruce Akers of Draper; a brother, John Martin of Troy; 25 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, with the Rev. Carson Linkous officiating. Interment will be in Isaac Banks Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
MOORE, Neil H., 57, of Roanoke, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his first wife, Sally P. Moore. He is survived by his wife, Ellen L. Moore; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly M. and Ryland Hubbard Jr.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James R. and April M. Moore, and Neil D. and Ramona M. Moore; three grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob Hubbard, and Sarah Moore; five stepda ughters, Cindy Goodrich, Bobette Isdell, Lora Coffey, Thelma Baum and Robin Orsinger, and one stepson, Robert L. Lewis. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1996, at St. Michael's Cemetery in Frostburg, Md., with the Rev. Paul Byrnes will officiate. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, September 9, 1996
MULLINS, Mary Prillaman, 83, of 324 Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount, and formerly of Henry, died Sunday, September 8, 1996, at the home of her daughter. She was born April 27, 1913, to the late Rob and Sallie Bet Prillaman, and was the last surviving member of their family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur L. Mullins Sr., and an infant daughter, Betty Lois Mullins. Surviving are one daughter, Peggy M. Via of Rocky Mount, and one son and daughter-in-law, Wilbur L. (``Jimmy"") and Betty R. Mullins of Riner, and their family, Mark, Pat and Megan Mullins of Blacksburg, Michael and Mary Mullins and Kelly Keffer of Staffordsville, and Matthew Mullins of Riner. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. J. Larry Holland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorial gifts consider the Alzheimer's Association, National Headquarters, 919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill. 60611-1676, to be used for research. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m., at Flora Funeral Service, and other times at the home of Peggy Via, 324 Hilltop Drive.
PERKINS, John R., Sr., 60, of Gretna, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Midway Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
PITMAN, Richard Symes, 46, of Troutville, died Saturday, September 7, 1996 at his home. He served as Senior Vice -President of J. M. Turner and Co., Inc. Richard was President of the Roanoke Valley Youth Hockey Association and was a 1972 graduate of V.M.I. Survivors include his wife, Marian J. Pitman; one son, Daniel Christopher Pitman; one daughter, Sarah Catherine Pitman; his mother, Kathleen Pitman; one brother, Frank Pitman; and one sister, Barbara Anne Romanchuk. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10,1996, at the Roanoke First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert Smith and the Rev. Phil West officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Fincastle Rescue Squad of the Roanoke Valley Youth Hockey Association. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the memorial service. Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, is in charge of arrangements
SAUL, Edith Kathleen, 80, of Radford, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, in a Shawsville nursing home. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Mrs. M. W. (Grace) Thomas. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Surviving are 15 nieces, 8 nephews and the Thomas family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
SMEDLEY, John William Russell, SFC (Ret.), 79, of Fairfield, died Saturday, September 7, 1996, in the VA Hospital in Salem. He was born July 14, 1917, in Lexington, a son of the late Russell Smedley and Dorothy Brown Smedley. Mr. Smedley served in the U. S. Army as Sergeant First Class, retiring after 22 years and having served in World War II. He also served in Alaska, Europe, Japan, Korea and Viet Nam. He was a member of Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Swope Smedley; two sons, Larry Russell Smedley, Sr. and Jerry William Smedley of Lexington; one daughter, Karen Smedley Hightower of Springfield; two grandsons, Larry R. Smedley Jr. of Fairfield and Michael Hightower of Springfield; four granddaughters, Cindy Smedley Thorne and Sandra Smedley of Raphine, Cathy Smedley of Buena Vista and Patricia Smedley Smith of Stuarts Draft; two great-grandsons, Markus Allen Comb and Nathan Russell Smedley of Fairfield, and one great-granddaughter, Denise Smith of Stuarts Draft. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Williams Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. Phillip Mace officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends Monday, September 9, 1996, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
SPICHEK, Mildred, (``Milka""), 94, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996, at her home. She was born September 7, 1902, in Croatia, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Spichek Sr. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Survivors include t hree daughters, Zora (``Polly"") Wadosky, Donnie M. Kaszuba and Ruby Belcher; six sons, John Spichek Jr., Nicholas Spichek, Michael J. Spichek, James Spichek, William Spichek and Joseph E. Spichek; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Rule officiating. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12 noon on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions for Mass be sent to the Spichek Family, 4627 Rutgers Street, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24012
SPRADLIN, Dora Virginia, 89, of Shawsville, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. She is survived by one niece, Beatrice Smith, Shawsville; two nephews, James Wirt, Christiansburg, Richard Wirt, Blacksburg; one sister-in-law, Minnie Spradlin, Shawsville. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10,1996 at Seneca Baptist Church, with the Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment in Spradlin Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, September 9, 1996 from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
THOMAS, Arthur Porter, 77, of Route 1, Max Meadows, died Friday, September 6, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville.
WEAVER, Gillie I., 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WILEY, Eleanor Lee, 58, of Roanoke, died at her home Sunday, September 8, 1996. She left this world for a better place, and will be sadly missed by daughters, Shelby Jacobs and Pamela Wiley; grandson and his wife, Jamie and Delaney Lee; brother s and sisters, Sylvia Ballard, Christine Gilmore, Linda Barton, Barbara Short, Bernard Lee and Alvin Lee; very special friends, Jim Moore and Betty Campbell, as well as Brian Echols of the Roanoke Memorial Hospice Program, and her former husband, Kenneth Wiley. Funeral services will be conducted from Rader Funeral Home, Daleville Chapel, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996, with the Rev. Michael Palmer of Greenridge Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Memorial Park in Fincastle. The family will receive friends and relatives from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Rader Funeral Home in Daleville. Memorial donations may be made to Roanoke Memorial Hospital Hospice Program
WRIGHT, Clarence Roger, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 7, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
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