ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, November 12, 1996 TAG: 9611120123
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ANDERS, Lonnie Mack, (``Sonny""), 60, of Galax, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Midway Heights Community Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
BANKS, Edith, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Aubrey (Delores) Freeman of Roanoke, one daughter, Mayola Lewis of Catawba; a devoted sister-in law, Edith Miller. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Park. The Rev. Cedric Malone officiating. Friends may call Hamlar Curtis on Tuesday, November 5, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
BARBOUR, Corrie Parker, 78, of Martinsville, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, County Line Christian Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
BARLOW, Corene Hale, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 9, 1996. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
BULLARD, Gladie, of Raleigh, N.C., daughter of Charles E. Gladin and Mabel Branan Gladin, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Gladie was born in Wilkerson County, Ga., on September 8, 1908. She graduated from Georgia State College in 1929 with a degree in chemistry. She was the wife of R. Paul Bullard, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, June Bullard Winston of Charlotte, N.C., and Candy Bullard Nasser of Roanoke, Va.; two sons-in-law, Kenneth W. Winston Jr. and Raymond T. Nasser; seven grandchildren, Kenneth W. Winston III and his wife Sara Sinclair Winston, Paul B. Winston and his wife Marsha Hurst Winston, Lisa Winston Miller and her husband Thomas L. Miller, Margaret Winston MacFadyen and her husband Bret MacFadyen, Helen Winston Phifer and her husband Chip Phifer, Kathryn M. Nasser and Jeffrey S. Nasser, and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bullard taught science and chemistry in Fayetteville and New Bern, N.C. She was a research librarian for the North Carolina State Library Commission and was director of the Audio-Visual Department for the Raleigh Public Schools. She was a past president of the Woman's Club of Raleigh. The Natural History Society, which later became the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science, was organized during her presidency. She was a former member of the Raleigh Garden Club. In 1969, she helped organize the Raleigh Boychoir, and also helped organize the Raleigh Cultural Center which became The Raleigh Arts Council. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the auditorium at Springmoor Retirem ent Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Montlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Raleigh Boychoir, 1329 Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27607; Woman's Club of Raleigh, 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27612, or North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 102 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27603. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's Street Chapel, Raleigh.
BURCHETT, George Kemp, 74, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
CHEATWOOD, John Dennis, 54, of Route 5, Box 307, Bedford, died Monday, November 11, 1996, at Friendship Manor in Roanoke. He is survived by four sisters, Ella Blake, Fannie Brawley, Mary Flood and Viola Spinner; one brother, Odell Cheatwood and his wife Lila Jane; one uncle, Dennis Wright and his wife Hester; one sister-in-law, Virgie Cheatwood; a host of nieces and nephews, and a devoted friend, Ann Sandridge. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Otterville Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford County. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
DUNCAN, Malinda Dove Weaver, 83, of Roanoke and formerly of Salem, died Monday, November 11, 1996. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Salem and is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Limberger, Daleville; one brother, William Weaver, Evington; one granddaughter, DeAnn P. and husband, Dr. Mark K. McElroy; one grandson, Robert M. and wife, Kay Pinkard; two great-grandsons, John-Mark McElroy and Kerry Caldwell. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at the Rader Daleville Chapel with Dr. Mark K. McElroy and the Rev. Dr. William A. Davis Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make donations please consider the Salem Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 291, Salem, VA. 24153
EVANS, Edward Livingston, (``Ned''), 56, of Halifax, died Sunday, November 10, 1996, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Bagwell Evans of Halifax; one daughter, F. Cabell Evans of Lexington; one son, Edward L. Evans Jr. of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Betsy Moore Holt of Orange, Mildred Evans Farrington of Halifax; two brothers, John D. Evans of Richmond, Lt. Col. Robert Holt Evans of Poquoson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 12, at 2 p.m. with services at Saint John's Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the home. In lieu of flowers please contribute to Saint John's Episcopal Church, Ned Evans Memorial Fund. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston
HALL, Kimberley Virginia, 32, of Fairfield, died Sunday, November 10, 1996 at her home. Mrs. Hall was born September 3, 1964 in Rockbridge County and was a cashier at the Raphine Travel Plaza. Surviving are her mother and father, Ada Delores Hall Conner and Granville Berns (Buzzy) Conner, Fairfield; one son, Christopher Elliott Hall, at home; stepsister, Vicki Sue Bramlett, Blu e Ridge. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William K. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions should be made to the Fairfield First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends at the residence at anytime. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va.
HARMAN, Yolanda Ricci, 72, of 5220 Roselawn Rd., S.W., Roanoke, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. She was born April 4, 1924, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kiah F. Harman; mother and father, James V. Ricci and Bom Bena Ricci. Mrs. Harman was a member of the Etta Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Roanoke City Public Schools after 22 years of service and was a member of Grace Church in Roanoke. Surviving are her children, Ann F. Harman, Roanoke; James K. and Judith Martin Harman, Roanoke, Patricia L. Harman, Kalamazoo, Mich.; sisters, Elizabeth Powell, Kingsport, Tenn., Elena Muckenfuss, Welch, W.V., Julia Pennington, Charleston, W.V., Jean Blevins, St. Louis, Miss., Josephine O'Neall, Greenville, S.C.; and two grandchildren, John and Mary Beth Harman, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Grace Academy at 2731 Edgewood St., Roanoke, VA 24015. A memorial service will be held at Grace Church, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Craig Combs officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
HARRIS, John William Jr., 74, of Salem, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, November 11, 1996. He was the son of the late John William Ha rris Sr. and Bessie Mann Harris. He was retired from General Electric, Inc. of Salem, and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Cave Spring, Roanoke. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Gertrude W. Harris; two sons, CMSGT Jonathan T. Harris, (ret.) USAF, of Steilacoom, Wash., and Dr. E. Wayne (Carolyn M.) Harris, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools. Also surviving are three grandsons, Dwayne A. Bowles, Roanoke, Anthony M. Harris, Washington, D.C., and Jeffrey T. Harris, Roanoke; special cousin, June (Robert) Raspberry, Columbus, Ohio. He gave special tender care to the oldest living relative in the Mann family, Mrs. Lula Mann. Other survivors are special nieces and nephews, devoted cousins and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Bethel A.M.E. Building Fund or the Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HUDSON, George Harvey, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996. Born March 20, 1903, in Patrick Co., he was a son of the late Charles A. and Carrie Clark Hudson. Mr. Hudson was retired from the N&W Railway. He was a dedicated and active member of Melrose Baptist Church for 70 years. A longtime and active member of several fraternal organizations, he held membership in both the Melrose and Webber High Noon Masonic Lodges, Osceola Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, Mountain Dale Lodge of the IOOF, and the Dokies. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Clara Helm Hudson. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Herbert V. Ewell, eastern shore of Virginia; a son and his wife, Donald and Joyce Hudson, Elliston; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Hudson, Roanoke; a sister, Lottie Camden, Wilson, N.C.; a special friend, Conduff Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 1996, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Larry Sprouse will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Melrose Baptist Church for the Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
LOVERN, Pauline Collins, 67, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, November 9, 1996 at her daughter's home. She was born April 16, 1929 on Bent M untain in Floyd County to the late Thomas and Dollie Funk Collins. She is survived by her beloved companion, Robert Hypes; two sons, Earl Dean Lovern, Christiansburg and William Andrew Lovern, Hiwassee; three daughters and a son-in-law, Joyce Ratcliffe, Knoxville, TN, Patricia Shepard, Hiwassee and Aloma and Pastor Jim Shears, New Orleans, LA; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mavis DeWeese, Shawsville; a brother Dewey Collins, Lake Maurepas, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and two special friends, Alice McPeak, Christiansburg and Doug Simpkins, Hiwassee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with Pastor Jacob Mayer and Pastor Jim Shears officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
MANNING, Alfred Lee Sr., 68, of Goldbond, died Sunday, November 10, 1996, at his home. Born in Vicker on December 31, 1927, he was a son of the late Monte C. and Eara A kers Manning. He was retired from Foote Mineral Co., Kimballton Plant, and attended the Pilgrim Holiness Rescue Mission at Goldbond. Surviving are his wife, Irene Lucas Manning; a son, Alfred Lee ``Jimmy'' Manning of Goldbond; two daughters, Teretha Mae Manning and Brenda Manning Williams, both of Goldbond; a grandson, Charlie Monroe ``C.J.'' Williams Jr. of Goldbond; a sister, Dorothy M. Snider of Goldbond; a niece, Sandra S. Blevins of Ripplemead; and a nephew, Lacy C. Snider of Goldbond. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at 2 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke with the Rev. Bill Barbee and the Rev. Hobart Shaver officiating. Burial will be in the Lucas Family Cemetery at Goldbond. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Tuesday from 6 to 9.p.m.
MARTIN, George Fred, 56, of Marion, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
NICHOLS, Bevie Martin, 95, of Bedford, and formerly of Moneta, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996, in the Bedford County Mem orial Hospital. She was born January 29, 1901 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Millard Filmore Martin and Bessie Brown Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest James Nichols; and two sons, Mahlon P. Nichols and T. C. Nichols. She was a retired employee of Bedford County Memorial Hospital, and was a member of the Morgans Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Women's Missionary Group. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Lorene Hicks, St. Petersburg, Fla., Helen and Glen Hicks, Moneta; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at 11 a.m. from the Morgans Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, and requests that memorials be made to the Morgans Baptist Church.
OSCAR, Remus Franklin, 73, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, November 6, 1996. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
PALMER, Raymond, (Coolie), 70, a retired masonry contractor of Vinton, succumbed from a chronic pulmonary disease at Community Hospital Sunday, November 10, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Audrey Palmer and two brothers, Clinton and George Palmer. He is survived by Jean Cyphers Palmer, his wife of forty-six years; four daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Green, Hardy, Leigh and Jerry Jones, Tenita and Larry Pickeral, all of Vinton, Ginger and Bob Ross, Moneta; and four grandchildren, C.D. Green, Whitney and Jeremy Jones, and R.C. Ross; his faithful pets are Mutt of Mo. and Duke of Vinton. Surviving sisters and brothers are, Learleen Obenchain, Salem, Owen Palmer, Moneta, Eugene Palmer, Charolettesville, Madie Alls, Salem, Marie Horton, Roanoke, O.D. (Bill) Palmer, Salem, and Frankie Palmer, Moneta; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Pastor Chester Lykins, Reverend Gene Arnold, and Reverend Olander English officiating. Interment will follow at the Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
PUTNEY, William Kemper, 90, of Big Island, died Sunday, November 10, 1996 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth Burch Putney. Born in Big Island, February 10, 1906 he was a son of the late George Kemper and Nannie Cobb Putney. He was a retired supervisor from the C & O Railroad with over 40 years service, a former member of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors, a member of Waddell Lodge #228 AF & AM, Gordonsville, Va., a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple, and a member of Big Island Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Irvin T. Putney and two brothers, Duke A. Putney and John I. Putney. In addition to his wife, Mr. Putney is survived by four sons, William K. Putney Jr. of Martinsville, Lacey E. Putney and wife, Elizabeth of Forest, Pual P. Putney and wife, Glenna of Big Island and Macon C. Putney and wife, Janet of Bedford; one daughter-in-law, Kay P. Gantt of Summerland Key, Fla.; one brother, Ellis H. Putney of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Martha B. Dawson and husband, Gordon B. Jr. of Big Island, Amber B. Pokropski and husband, Edward of Baltimore, Md.; 13 grandchildren; ten great-granchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Big Island Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Edmonds. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place at 4 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials please consider the Big Island Emergency Crew, the Big Island Volunteer Fire Company or the charity of your choice. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
QUESENBERRY, Herbert Hoover, 68, of 308 Richardson Dr., Collinsville, died Monday, November 11, 1996 in Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry Co. Mr. Quesenberry was born October 6, 1928 in Max Creek, Va. to the late William Preston Quesenberry and the late Essie Jane Owens Quesenberry. He was a retired employee of E. I. DuPont, where he worked in management for 28 years. He was an Army WWII veteran and a member of Fort Trial Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher and Chairman of Deacons. He also served as a layman in several churches in Henry and surrounding counties. He was a graduate of Draper High School/Certified Electrician. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Emmet Quesenberry, Early Quesenberry and W. Guy Quesenberry and two sisters, Edith Wilson and Dorothy Kirkner. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Webb Quesenberry, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Regina) McMillian, Collinsville, Mrs. Christopher (Kay) Holbrook, Claymont, Delaware, Mrs. Jeffrey (Jane Ann) Davis, Bassett; three sisters, Freida Graham, Max Creek, Eloise Smith, Roanoke, Oneeta Coble, Max Creek; six grandchildren, Joanna and Amanda McMillian, Justin and Austin Holbrook, Kasey and Corey Davis. funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 1996, at Fort Trial Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Weeks and the Rev. Jim Alsop officiating. Burial in Henry Memorial Park, with military rights performed by the Martinsville-Henry County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Fort Trial Baptist Church Building Fund, Rt. 4, Box 518, Bassett, Va. 24055 or Hospice of Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County, P. O. Box 4788, Martins ville, Va. 24115. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.
ROLLINS, Luther Wesley, Jr., of Marion, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 8 p.m. Tuesday at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
SAMPLE, Okie Lou Brewer Jennings, 99, of Marion, died Sunday, November 10, 1996, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was the mother of the late William Pat Jennings Sr. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Ann C. Jennings of Marion; four grandchildren, G. C. Jennings, William Pat Jenni ngs Jr., and Richard Jennings, all of Marion, and Mary Ann Jennings Hovis of Oakton; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 1996, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
STEAGALL, Robert Vernon, 75, of Martinsville, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Funeral Chapel.
STEELE, W. G. Jr., (``Wink''), of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral 7 p.m. Tuesday, State Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington.
TRINKO, Rosalie Shea, 91, of Roanoke died Monday, November 11, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
TURPIN, Tommy McClung, 55, of Lexington, died Monday, November 11,1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
WILLIAMSON, John A. (Junebug) Jr., 46, of Rt. 3, Rocky Mount, died Sunday, November 10, 1996. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Oscar Scales, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Interment in Snow Creek Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
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