ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, October 3, 1996 TAG: 9610030068
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
CARTER, Lennie Kirby, 74, of Lexington, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at her residence. Born December 14, 1921 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Gilmore Robert Kirby and Millie Ayers Kirby. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Kerrs Creek Baptist Church, and a charter member of the Kerrs Creek Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estile Carter; and a son, Howard Thurman ``Sonny'' Carter. Surviving are three sons, Robert Glenn Carter, Lexington, Donald Lee ``Don'' Carter, Lexington, James William ``Jimmy'' Carter, Salem; one sister, Elizabeth Parker, Sandston; one brother, Gilmore Kirby, Newport News; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 5, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the Kerrs Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Will Hamric and Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Lexington or Kerrs Creek Fire Department, or the Lexington Lifesaving and First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
CROMER, Ronnie L., 52, of Blacksburg, died Monday, September 30, 1996. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 3, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rob Sowell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, N..E., Blacksburg, VA 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
EDWARD, Lowell M. 51, of Milboro, Va. died Tuesday, October 1,1996. Arrangements are handled by Frank Miller Funeral Home.
FREDERICK, Margie Failes, 90, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
GRAVATT, Anne Margaret, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996. She was a graduate of Radford High School and Radford College. She was employed by Bluefield Hardware Company in Bluefield, W. Va. where she lived for many years and in 1958 transferred to Roanoke as a Buyer and Secretary for the Company and later worked as a Hostess at Lotz Funeral Home. She was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church and a member of the Dudley-Harne Circle. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kingston of Jacksonville, Fla.; and cousins. Funeral services will be held at the graveside in Central Cemetery, Radford at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 1996 with the Rev. William B. Ramey Jr. officiating. Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity or Central Cemetery, Radford, Va. Friends may call at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke
JARVIS, Amanda Ann, 10, of Speedwell, died Monday, September 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
JONES, Arthur Roland, 87, of Huddleston, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
KASEY, Gerldine of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 24, 1996 in Baltimore, Md. Survivors include five sons, John Kasey, N.Y., Marvin, Sammy & Larry Kasey, all of Baltimore, Md., Jerry Kasey, Roanoke; three daughters, Cherry and Regina Kasey, both of Baltimore, Md., Debra Kasey, Roanoke; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Joshua (Mary) Casey, Rufus (Helen) Kasey, Henry Kasey, John Kasey, all o f Roanoke; four sisters, Ruby Kawasky, Edmonia Swain, all of N.Y., Annie Forest, Bedford, Patty Hurley, California; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 4, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Baltimore Md. William C. Brown Funeral Home, Baltimore Md. is in charge of arrangements
LAUER, John Junior, 66, of Pulaski, died Monday, September 30, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.
MARIELS, Cevora, 85, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, McKee Funeral Services Chapel.
MASSEY, Danny Lee, 45, of Bedford, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. Family services will be private. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
MEADOR, Nyle Lawson, 61, of Wirtz, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.
NEWMAN, Catherine Century Spangler, 68, of Boones Mill, passed away at her home Tuesday, October 1, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Newman; and a son, Wilford Daniel (Danny) Ne wman. Surviving are 4 daughters, Ms. Sandra N. Jenkins, Wirtz, Mrs. Gary Rosemary Barger, Pittsville, Miss Brenda Darlene Newman, of the home, Miss Lorrie Ann Newman, Rocky Mount; one son, Ricky Lee Newman, Charlotte, N.C.; one parental grandchild, Courtney Danyel Newman; nine grandchildren, Frankie Barger, Regina McPherson, Mary C. Hoback, Kady, Will, and Paul Newman; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Marie Law. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Friday with Dr. William R. Shively and Rev. James Steele officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
OSBORNE, Frances Poole, 69, of Rt. 3, Independence, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. Born November 17, 1926 at Independence, Va., to D. Price Poole and Mayme Todd. She was a member of Bridle Creek United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Surviving include her husband, Dan C. Osborne of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and John Delp, Comers Rock, Dana and Garry Jessup, Hillsville; two sisters, Anne Spates, Rockville, Md., Aileen Wright, Independence; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Hazel Poole, Ralph and Ruth Poole all of Galax; six grandchildren, Paula Delp, Steven Delp, Kristi Mays, Barry Jessup, Tabitha Jessup and Denean Jessup; four great-grandchildren, Justin Mays, Casey Mays, Gage Freeman and Reagan Delp; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 4, 1996 in the Bridle Creek United Methodist Church with interment in Bridle Creek Cemetery. The Rev. James Fain will officiate. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence and will be taken to the church thirty minutes preceding service to lie in state. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to your local fire department, rescue squad, or to the charity of the donors choice. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.
PRESTON, Albert Douglas, 49, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at the Indian Ridge Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
RICHARDSON, Darrell Lewis, 19, of Roanoke County, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
RUBITO, Bianco F., 66, of Bedford, died Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
SANDERSON, Armand L., 81 of Vinton died Tuesday October 1, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, October 3, 1996 at Mountain View cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
STINESPRING, Danny G., 46, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. Memorial service 7 p.m. Thursday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
TATE, Jerry Eldridge Sr., 56, f Harrisburg, N.C., formerly of Wythe Co., died Wednesday, October 2, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Friday, Foster Falls Cemetery. Arrangements by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va.
THURMOND, William Kyle, Jr., 65, of Newbern, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996. He was retired from the Robert Bosch Corporation as a Systems Project Leader. He was associated with Corning Glass Company for 18 years, after receiving a B. S. Degree in Business from Oklahoma State University. He received an M.B.A. Degree from Shenandoah University prior to moving to Charleston, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Martha R. Thurmond; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas L. and Vickie Gearheart, Timothy W. and Sherry Gearheart, all of Roanoke, Christopher D. and Janice Gearheart, Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Monica K. Thurmond of New York; and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Salem Presbyterian Church Friday, October 4, 1996 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dean Lindsey and the Rev. Anthony Layman officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
TURNER, Ann Porterfield, 62, of 1537 Oakwood Street, Bedford, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at a local nursing home. She was born July 28, 1934 in Giles County, a daughter of the late James Burke Porterfield and Ruth Dowdy Porterfield of Waynesboro, who survives. She was a school teacher and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pembroke. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Douglas Lee Turner; two sons, SFC John Douglas Turner, Fort Jackson (Columbia), S.C., Kevin Hamilton Turner, Bedford; a sister, Joan Ingram, Waynesboro; a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Turner. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 4, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Elder Lane Carter. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society.
UMBERGER, Verna L., 71, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
VANDENBERG, Hope Minter, 78, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, September 24, 1996, in Heritage Hall Health Care, Blacksburg. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 4, 1996, at 10 a.m. in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Herbert Hobbs officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
WILHELM, Margaret Anne Jennings Kinsley, 65 of Vinton died Tuesday, October 1, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Wilhelm. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-laws, Charleen and Lynn Frith, Boones Mill, Anne and Conrad Sheppard, Sharon Wilhelm, both of Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, David and Audrey Kinsley, Roanoke; s ister, Doris Niday, Troutville; brothers, Donald Jennings, Salem, Malcom Jennings, Roanoke, Kenneth Jennings, Hardy, and Bruce Jennings, Buchanan; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 4, 1996 at the Rader Daleville Chapel by Reverend T.G. Ayers. Burial is the Forest Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Rader Daleville Chapel
ZERBEE, Francis V., 86, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie H. Zerbee. He was retired from the N & W Railway with 39 years service and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European and Pacific Theatres. Surviving are five sisters and brothers-in-law, Martina Zerbee, Anna Louise and Jerome B. Tankersley, Edith Zerbee Cox, Lavinia Ze rbee, all of Roanoke, Jane Zerbee and James H. Gary, Golden, Col.; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 1996. Interment will be in the St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
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