ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 1996 TAG: 9609100083
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ADAMS, Betty Virginia, 71, of Roanoke, Va. and Stuart, Fla., passed away Sunday, September 8, 1996 in Stuart, Fla. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, attended Virginia Intermont College, and graduated from the University of North Carolina. Miss Adams was a former member of the Board of Trustees at Virginia Intermont College. She was formerly a partner in Adams Construction Co., and was the Chairman of the Executive Committee at Fuel Oil and Equipment Company. Miss Adams was the daughter of the late W. B. (``Bill'') and Martha D. Adams. Surviving are an uncle, R. E. Duckworth, Sr. and family, Roanoke; two aunts, Dulce Logan and family, Columbia, S.C., Sue O'Neal and family, Miami, Fla.; a special cousin, Mrs. Mary Hill Bell, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and special friends, Mrs. Barbara Coller, Richmond, Bill and Joyce Kirk and family, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from the cryptside, Sherwood Burial Park at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Donald E. Carlton and Dr. Charles (``Buddy'') Conklin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital Foundation, (1212 Third Street, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016) or other charitable organizations. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
AGNOR, Jacqueline Fischer Lindsay, 76, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 1996 in Greenbrier Manor Nursing Home, Fairlea, WV. after a long illness. Born April 5, 1920, at Clifton Forge, Va, she was the daughter of the late Otto Harry and Effie Breedlove Fischer. Mrs. Agnor was formerly of Clifton Forge, Va, a member of the First Christian Church of Clifton Forge, Va, member of the order of the Eastern Star, Nurses aide for Hinton Hospital, Hinton, WV., and secretary and report clerk for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Franklin Lindsay in 1983; two sisters, Lillian Osman and Margaret Lee. Survivors include her second husband, John William Agnor, Beckley, WV; two daughters, Mrs. Laura McCoy, Lewisburg, WV, Mrs. Wilma Helen Smith, Athens, WV; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Luck, Montvale, Mrs. Alice Robinson and Shirley Pleasant both of Salem, and Mrs. Gloria Lewis, Danville; three brothers, Llewellyn Fischer, Salem, Robert Carl Fischer, Roanoke, Virginia and Michael B. Fischer, Fort Myers, Fla; and one grand-daughter, Shelly Smith. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 1996, at the Longanacre Funeral Home Chapel, Fairlea, WV with Rev. Larry Dean and Pastor Youel Altizer officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Ballangee, WV. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m., Monday at the Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea.
ALBERT, Violet Ann, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey Belcher; nieces and nephews, Bill and Linda Ramsey, Dublin, J. P. Ramsey, Raleigh, N.C., Paul and Maria Ramsey, Springfield, Ohio, Betty and Russ Toops, Columbus, Ohio; great-nieces and nephews, Matthew Ramsey, Dublin, Greg and Susan Ramsey, Raleigh, N.C., Teresa and Reggie King, Youngsville, N.C.; great-great-nieces, Megan and La uren King, Youngsville, N.C; a special healthcare provider, Virginia Thomas, Dr. Ward and Vanillie; her housecall staff; and her neighbors and friends. Graveside funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Lawn Burial Park by Dr. George Bowers. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lotz Roanoke Chapel
BAKER, William Glen, 77, of Marion, died Sunday, September 8,1996. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Roundhill Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements by Barnett's Marion Funeral Home.
BALLEW, George T., 89, of Roanoke passed away, Monday, September 9, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
BELCHER, Mary Ethel Scott, 85, of Meadows of Dan, died Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m. New Dan River Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
BLANKENSHIP, Verna Williams, 79, Woodlawn, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
BURKHOLDER, Blanche S., 84, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 9, 1996. Mrs. Burkholder is survived by her husband, Joseph G. Burkholder, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn M. and James W. Michael Jr., Roanoke; grandchildren, James W. Michael III, Blue Ridge, Mary Virginia Boncek, Apex, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Logan Amos and Christian Michael. Cryptside service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at Evergreen Burial Park with Pastor Paul (Chip) Gunsten of St. Phillip Lutheran Church officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Phillip Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel
BURSE, Lucille Collins, 61, of Franklin, N.C., died Sunday, September 8, 1996 at her residence. A native of Pulaski, Va., she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Alberta Davis Collins. She moved to Franklin in 1977 and was employed by the Macon County Department of Social Services since 1978 where she was the Income Maintenance Supervisor. She was a member of Patton United Methodist Church in Franklin and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sue Pendelton who died in 1991. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dean F. Burse; a daughter, Crystal D. Burse of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Douglas W. Collins of Radford; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Patton United Methodist Church, Franklin, N.C. The Rev. Frank Howard will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 12, in the Highland Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Va. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, N.C. 28734.
CRIZER, Charles Addison, 88, of Covington, died Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., Temple Baptist Church. Arritt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ENTSMINGER, Elizabeth Lucy, 70, of Lexington, died Monday September 9, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, VA.
FORSTER, Russell E., 65, of Elk Creek, passed away Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Galax Wesleyan Church, Galax, Va. Graveside services and burial Thursday at 2 p.m. in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.
GRAHAM, Jack Ivan Sr ., 74, of Vinton, passed away Monday, September 9, 1996 in a local hospital. Mr. Graham was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Vinton Masonic Lodge #204 and the Vinton V.F.W. Post #4522. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Elliot Graham Jr., Stafford Franklin Graham. Survivors include his wife, Myrtie Neal Graham; three sons, Jack Ivan Graham Jr. and wife, Pamela, Michael Ray Graham and wife, Shelbye all of Blue Ridge, Steven Lee Graham, Vinton; four grandchildren, Jay, Jenny, Matthew, and Sarah; one great-grandchild, Jacob; six sisters, Mildred G. Drewery, Virginia G. Saunders, Betty G. Miller and husband, Bill all of Roanoke, Mary G. St. Clair and husband, Wayne, of Hopewell, Helen G. Rockhill and husband, Walter of Somerset, N.J., Dorothy G. Carper and husband, Richard of Conyers, Ga. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with Dr. Bill Ross and the Rev. David Elks officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
HELEMS, Arnold Marvin, 73, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, September 8, 1996. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army 101st Anti Aircraft Division. He was a member of the Forks of Johns Creek Christian Church. He was employed with Wolverine Gasket and also drove a Craig County school bus for many years. He is preceded in death by sons, Melvin Helems, Robert Helems, Lloyd Helems; grandson, Matthew Aaron Funari; brother, Mearl Helems. He is survived by his wife, Anna Fay Helems; daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Ralph Fisher, Mary and Tony Funari, Deloris (``Shorty'') and her husband Tommy Sowers; grandchildren, Jessica Funari, Christopher Heath, Zachary Sowers; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Mae Helems, Hale (``Minnie"") and Jean Helems; sister, Roxie Tingler Abbott; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Forks of Johns Creek Christian Church with Hershel Stone and Don Phelps officiating. Interment will follow in Bell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The church will be open 12 noon Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Newport Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
HENSLEY, Emma Goff, age 84, Natural Bridge Station, VA died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral services Faith Baptist Church 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, VA.
HOWELL, Gloeda Belle, age 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 & Amy Howell; two daughters and son-in-law, Katherine and Allen Huff, Gail Howell, Riner; two grandchildren, Jamie Lee Huff, Sierra Morgan Howell; one step granddaughter, Lauren Nichole Bragg; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Genell & Jim Fisk, Newport News, Valveen Lanceford, Front Royal. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
HOWELL, James David, age 55, of Christiansburg passed away at his home early Sunday, September 8, 1996. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was employed for many years at Lynchburg Foundry in Radford, u ntil he was disabled in 1979. He was preceded in death by his father, David Henry Howell. Surviving are his mother, Lidas P. Howell; his estranged wife, Julie V. Howell, Pilot; three sons, Michael David Howell, James Frederick Howell both of Christiansburg, Ethan Edgar Howell, Pilot; two daughters, Eva and Erma Howell, Christiansburg; one grandson Landon Corey Worrell; one aunt and three uncles. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at he Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad. Friends may call anytime after noon on Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
JONES, Stella Frances, 83, passed away Monday, September 9, 1996. Born January 19, 1913, she was a daughter of the late George a nd Mary Greer Hall. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Alfred R. Jones of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Flossie and Flipp Flippen of Bassett, Audrey and Lawrence Hairfield of Fork Mountain, Alice and Billy Yopp of Rocky Mount, Arlene Jones of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Gladys Jones, Bobby and Phyllis Jones, Aubrey Jones all of Rocky Mount, James Jones of Fork Mountain; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Bertie Mae Hall of Mt. Airy, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1996, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kirby Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
LANGFORD, Evelyn Elizabeth, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 9, 1996, at Friendship Manor Health Care Center. She was born November 8, 1908 in Brunswick, Maine the daughter of Evelyn Elizabeth and Arthur Joseph Langford. Miss Langford was a retired Bible Teacher who taught in Bedford, Botetourt and Montgomery Counties. She was Supervisor of Weekday Religious Education for the Virginia Council of Churches. She was an active member of Green Memorial United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be conducted at Green Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Walter M. Lockett Jr. and the Rev. Robert L. Watts officiating. Mr. Richard Cummins will be the organist. Miss Langford arranged in 1984 to donate her body to medical science. Memorial gifts may be made to Green Memorial United Methodist Church for the Fine Arts Series, P.O. Box 1305, Roanoke, Va. 24007-1305
LINKOUS, Robert Lewis, age 54 of Richmond and formally of Floyd passed away Sunday September 8, 1996. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Linkous, Stafford, VA; one brother, Robert Linkous, Roanoke, VA; three sisters, Nancy L. Ritter, Floyd, VA, Betty L. Chambers, Radford, VA, Mary L. Largen, Christiansburg, VA; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow in Lee Cemetery Tuggles Gap, VA. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Fune ral Home where the Family will be 6 to 8 p.m
MARTIN, Lawrence D. (``L.D.""), 89 of Pulaski, passed away Saturday September 7, 1996 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born February 10, 1907 in Carroll Co, VA to the late William Cloyd Martin & Sarah Ellen Bowman Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil Dewey Martin, Pulaski, Clyde and Barbara Martin, Mr. Airy, N.C., Glenn and Martha Martin, Pulaski; four daughters and sons-in-law, Josie and James Cooper, Suffolk, Myrtes Imogene Martin French Worrell, Abingdon, Dorothy Irene Martin McFall, Mt. Airy, N.C., Linda and Bruce Akers, Draper; one brother, John Martin, Troy, VA; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his wife Frances L. Spencer Martin and a daughter Betty Loveland Martin Caviness. Funeral services will ab 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville with the Rev. Carson Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac Bank Cemetery.
McGuire, Ruth Ella, 60, of Marion (Troutdale), died Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Troutdale Baptist Church. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
MEADOWS, Susan Marie, 16, of Riner, Va., formerly of Glen Daniel, di ed Friday, September 6, 1996 from injuries received in an auto accident. Born June 14, 1980 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of Dana and Nyoka Redden Meadows of Riner, Va. Miss Meados was a student and attended the Beckley Pentacostal Church before moving to Virginia. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Russell Redden and paternal grandfather, Gene H. Meadows. In addition to her parents, survivors include two brothers, Gene and Danny Meadows; a sister, Kimberly Meadows all of Riner, Va.; her best friend, Jennifer Sage of Shawsville, Va. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Ayers Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Uncles will serve as casket-pallbearers. Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
MINI, Sandra Jean, 54, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 5, 1996. Surviving are her children; James Ferguson, John R. Mini, Dawn Doyle, all of Roanoke; Scott MacFarland of Richmond, and Stacey O'Donits. Her parents Ronald E. (Gene) and Tommie Baird of Roanoke; grandchildren, Amber, Katherine, Ashley, Sarah, Dawn, Logan, Kayleigh and Cliston. brother D.W. Dickerson of Roanoke; sister, Dorothy Young of Birmingham, AL.; her companion Charles Smith of Roanoke and a very special friend, Clara Mini of Roanoke. Memorial serv ice will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. The interment will be private.
MULLINS, Lois Johnson, 84 of Narrow, VA, died Monday, September 9, 1996. She was born in Giles County on May 26, 1912 and was the daughter of the late Lewis Allen and Mergie Hale Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Edward Mullins. She is survived by 2 sons, Richard Lee Mullins of Martinsville, and Edward Allen Mullins of Blacksburg; two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. In Fairview cemetery in Narrows, VA with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. There will be no visiting ho urs at the Funeral Home. Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows is in charge of arrangements
NOWLIN, Charlie E., 87, of Patrick Springs, VA died Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, VA.
SAUNDERS, Katie Huffman, age 83, of Glasgow, VA died Sunday, September 8, 1996 in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Mrs. Saunders was born June 3, 1913 in Rockbridge County a daughter of the late Samuel A. Huffman and Ethel Hickman Huffman. She was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Glasgow Moose Lodge. Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Willie Witcher Saunders; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen S. and Gary R. Stovall, Salem; three grandchildren, Shanda, Kevin and Heather Stovall; five sisters, Pauline Sparks, Newport News, Beatrice Hayes, Danville, Lois Painter, Buchanan, Jospehine Martin, Lexington, Phyllis Manspile, Staunton. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. H. Middleton Raynal officiating. Burial will follow in the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, VA.
SMEDLEY, John William Russell, SFC (Ret.), 79, of Fairfield, died Saturday, September 7, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Service Chapel, Lexington.
WALKER, Ramon Rudolph, 67, a native of Roanoke, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, September 8, 1996, in a Portsmouth hospital. He completed 37 years Civil Service with the Naval Ships Research and Development Center of the Norfolk Naval Sh ip Yards. Mr. Walker was awarded by the Department of the Navy, the Distinguished Service Medal, the third highest civilian honor. He was a charter member of America Fellowship Masonic Lodge #148 A.F & A.M., Portsmouth. Surviving are his wife, Anna Ruth Walker, Portsmouth; a daughter, Theresa Lynne, Roanoke. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 1996, in Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. S. G. Bolt will officiate. Masonic rites will be by Melrose Lodge #139 A.F. & A.M., Roanoke, as a courtesy to America Lodge #148 A.F. & A.M. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel
WARD, T. B., 91, of Independence, passed away Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel.
WEAVER, Gillie Irene Poff, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, September 8, 1996 following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of George Leonard Weaver, Sr. and was a member of New Life Temple Church. Surviving are her children, George Leonard Weaver, Jr., Virginia Mae Secrest, Iva Josephine Weaver Whitson, all of Roanoke; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 1996, with the Rev. Walter Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
WILEY, Eleanor Lee, 58, died September 8, 1996 at her home in Roanoke. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 1996 with the Rev.. Michael Palmer of Greenridge Baptist Church officiating in the Rader Funeral Home-Daleville Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Dale Memorial Park of Fincastle. Rader Funeral Home-Daleville is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Eugene Joe, of Martinsville, died Monday, September 9, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Bassett Funeral Chapel.
WILLIAMS, Lola Mae Ball, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, September 8, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, September 11, 1996 11 a.m. Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
WRIGHT, Clarence Roger (``Captain Charlie"") 64 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday September 7, 1996. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his step mother, Matilda R. Wright; one uncle, Robert Martin, both of Roanoke; other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Park. The family receive friends Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
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