ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 1996 TAG: 9610240067
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BISHOP, Judith Marie, 49, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Frank R. Bishop; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven R. and Lisa Bishop, Belspring; her mother, Hazel Scaggs, Riner; two sisters, Willodean Bower, Sharon Renee Earles, both of Riner; and a brother, Charles Scaggs, Radford. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Wayne Burnette, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Richardson-Horne from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
CALDWELL, Jack A, 95, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at his residence in Independence, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mila Payne Reynolds Caldwell. He was a retired mechanic at the VA Department of Transportation, Grayson County and an honorary member of Independence Vol. Fire Dept. Surviving include two nieces, Nelva Jane Ward, New Castle, Va.; Lorene Noell, Roanoke, Va.; several great- nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, October 25, 1996 at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. The Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348 or to the New Castle Rescue Squad, New Castle, Va 24127. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements
COLLIER, Althia Irene Hale, 73, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, McCoy Funeral Home.
COMPTON, Steve Daniel, 34, of Bassett, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, One Accord Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
DAVIS, Nannie D., 93 of Rocky Mount died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Franklin Memorial Park Thursday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St, Rocky Mount.
FLEISHER, Matthew J., Sr., 67, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Surviving are his wife, Jewel Fleisher; two daughters and a son-in-law, Meri Brizendine, Roanoke, Kimberly and Robert Jones of Ruckersville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew J. Jr. and Cinde Fleisher, Stanley and Angel Fleisher, all of Roanoke; a stepdaughter and husband, Pat and Bob Adams; stepson, Larry Burns, all of Florida; two sisters, Toni Delaney, Phil., Pa., Stella News and husband, Jack of Warminster, Pa.; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday, October 25, 1996, at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Steven R. Rule officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
FRANCIS, Verna Hall, 89, of Burlington, N.C., formerly of Bluefield, W.Va. and Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Marion, Va. to the late Edgar R. Hall and Virginia Oakes Hall and was the widow of the late Maurice Russell Francis. Mrs. Francis was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church of Roanoke, Va. Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Betty Francis Miller of Denver, Col., Mrs. Patricia Francis Breuninger of Hoboken, N.J., Mrs. Laura Francis Campbell of Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, 1996 in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. with the Rev. Donald E. Carlton, Pastor of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, Roanoke, Va. officiating. The body will remain at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington, N.C. until time to be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
FRAZIER, Robert Clay, 73, of Wytheville, died Monday, October 21, 1996. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
GRAVES, Phoebe Louise, 99, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GRAY, Nadine McClanahan, of Roanoke, and formerly of Grundy, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996. She was retired from the V.A. Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, James Robert Gray; two sons, James Clifford West, Las Vegas, Nev., Joel K. McClanahan, Richmond; five grandchildren, Davi d West, Chris West, Carol West, Michael McClanahan, Karen McClanahan; a foster daughter, Mary Burton, Salem; four sisters, Opal Rash, Rural Retreat, Joyce Ann Chaney, Grundy, Della Jerica, Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Hipps, Carpentersville, Ill.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to RAM House (824 Campbell Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA 24016). Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel after 9 a.m. Friday.
GRUBB, Stephen Emory, 56, of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 21, 1996, in North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 24, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. James Thomas and Mr. Bill St.Clair, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HENRY, Daniel L. Jr., (``Petey''), 61, of Hampton, formerly of Covington, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996. Arrangements by J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington.
HINTON, Glenn Hilman, 69, of Richmond, formerly of Covington, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m Thursday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
HOOPER, Lillian Board, of Roanoke, passed away October 17, 1996. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.
HYLTON, Ellen F., 94, of Chatham, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. today, Oakwood Cemetery, Bedford. Arrangements by Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
HYLTON, Norma Jean B., 55, of Stuart, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel.
JENNELL, James Samuel 76, Henrico County died October 22, 1996. Graveside funeral services, Friday, October 25, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond.
JONES, Sybil Frances, 74, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at her residence. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 24, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Dusty Etter, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
KYUREGHIAN, Anahit, infant daughter of Hrachya and Gayaneh Kyureghian, of Blacksburg, died Monday, October 21, 1996. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday, Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
LAMBERT, Irma Perkins, 75, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 1996. She was the widow of Pat Lambert, a member of First Baptist Church, and a retired seamstress. Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by a daughter, Luana Lambert Pearson; and is survived by four sons, Jerry Lambert, Missoula, Mo., Danny Lambert, San Antonio, Texas, Monte Lambert, Missoula, Mo., Dennis Lambert, Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Patsy Schmauch, Columbus, Ohio, Lois Ares, Fayetteville, N.C., Margie Tiller, Roanoke; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph Perkins, Tennessee. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday from First Baptist Church (Boxley Chapel) with the Rev. Charles H. Ward and the Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association (6318 Peters Creek Rd., Suite A-7, Roanoke, VA 24019). Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
MURPHY, James Adam, 71, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
NEICE, Alonzo Everett, 70, died Tuesday, October 22,1996 at Radford Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary L. Shepperd. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mollie ""Janie"" Neice of Christiansburg; his sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene E. and Phyllis Neice of Narrows, Douglas W. Neice of Christiansburg ; daughters and son-in law: Billie ""Betty"" I. and George Cobbler of Narrows, Judy D. Mitchell of Roanoke, Ann Venth of Christiansburg; daughter and son, Barbara and John Mathis of Blacksburg; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sisters, Mary Lang of Pembroke and Isabel Snider of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be Friday, October 25, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 24, 1996 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
PORTER, Guy David, 82, of Christiansburg, died Monday, October 21, 1996, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 24, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. A. Timothy Hight and Rev. Richard H. Horne. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va., Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
ROLLEY, Loyce D., 87, of Roanoke, was sent to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 1996. She was the widow of Henry C. Rolley. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert C. and Margaret Rolley, Roanoke, David C. and Pam Rolley, Bennett, Colo.; five grandchildren, Andrew C. Rolley, Susan R. Parsons, Jennifer R. Rolley, Carol A. Rolley and David C. Rolley Jr.; one brother, Phil Darnell, Chicago. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Family Life Center of Grandin Court B aptist Church. A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery 3 p.m. Friday, October 25, 1996. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel.
SNIDER, James Ivan, 83, of Raphine, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born on June 5, 1913 in Blacksburg, a son of the late Harvey Jackson Snider and Ressie Elizabeth Price Snider. Mr. Snider was retired with 34 years service as operating engineer with General Service Administration (GSA), Washington, D.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Cornelius Norwood Monger Snider, Raphine; one daughter, Gloria S. Drawbond, Raphine; two sons, Daniel J. Snider, Oakton, and James R. Snider, Culpeper; three brothers, John B. Snider, Robert H. Snider, and H. Jack Snider, all of Blacksburg; three sisters, Carrie T. Surface, Rebecca Elliott, both of Blacksburg, and Julia Louderback, San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, 1996, at the Williams Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. Phillip D. Mace officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Fairfield Rescue Squad or the Raphine First Responders. The family will receive friends at their residence, and those wishing to may pay their respects at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
STEFFEN, Joann Hastings, 61, of Blacksburg, died Tuesd ay, October 22, 1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Farthing; and her sister, Florence Craig. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mitchell and Terry Steffen, Rochester, N.Y. and Patrick and Monica Steffen, Miami, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and John Sermon, American Fork, Utah and Kelly and Rick Farthing, Chesterfield; 13 grandchildren, Beth, Brian, Matthew, Jonathan, and Laura Steffen, Rachel, Sydney, Taylor, Jamison Sermon, Rebecca, Benjamin, Jessica, Jennifer Farthing; two sisters, Sylvia Bagley, Minnesota, Virginia Baker, Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews and her very special group of friends at University Bookstore where she has worked for the last twenty years. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 25, 1996 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Porter Street, Blacksburg with the Bishop Dean Stauffer officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
THORNHILL, William Alfred, 75, of Altavista, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Funeral Home.
VERMEERSCH, Adrian Sylvester, 94, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
WILLIAMS, Marguerite E., 89, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996, in Richfield Nursing Home. Survivors include her aunt, Margie J. Himes, Roanoke. By Mrs. Williams' request, there will be no service. She had donated her body to science.
WOODSON, Danny Roger, 43, of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1996. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Mary W. and Don Dunford, Cloverdale; a brother, Leonard W. Woodson, Troutville; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Troutville Rescue Squad. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel.
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