ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, November 14, 1996 TAG: 9611140067
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AYERS, Claudie Rodgers, 95, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mrs. Ayers was the widow of Willie S. Ayers and was preceded in death by a son, William Phillip Ayers. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Madeline A. and Heyward R. Parker, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Stephen H. Parker, Tracy P. Parker and Shari Lynn Waldeck, all of Roanoke; four great-grandsons; and a sister, Mrs. Willie R. Moore, Akron, Ohio. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1996 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Joe Green officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel.
BAILEY, William Edward, 68, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996. Funeral Friday, 2 p.m., Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke.
BARNARD, Vernon Wayne, 43, of Route 1, Goodview, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, in Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was the husband of Jeanette Shinault Barnard. Born July 11, 1953 in Altavista, he was a son of Louis C. and Thelma Hogan Barnard of Altavista. He was a graduate of Altavista High School and Virginia Tech as a History major. He attended Clearbrook Baptist Church in Roanoke, was a fireman with the Roanoke City Fire Department, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Some of his favorite hobbies included the love of all sports and participation in Civil War re-enactment. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Cole Alexander Barnard of Goodview; one daughter, Jessica Lynn Barnard of Goodview; one brother, Jerry Barnard of Hurt; and two sisters, Judy H. Dillon of Palm Coast, Fla., and Cecelia Wiley of Fort Myers, Fla. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1996, by Lory Brafford in the Altavista Church of Christ, Avondale Drive. The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and other times at the home of his parents, 208 Frazier Road, Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Muscular Dystrophy Association, Starkey Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018, Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road, S.W., Suite A, Roanoke, Va. 24018, or Roanoke Fire Fighters Association, Roanoke, Va. 24018.
BOONE, James Charles, (""Chuck""), 39 of Pulaski, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at his home. A loving and caring husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Boone, Pulaski; one daughter, Jennifer Louise Ferris, Pulaski; one son, James Michael Boone, Pulaski; his mother, Shirley Boone, Elliston; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel Boone, Ray Boone, Sam and Wanda Boone, all of Elliston, Robert and Sherry Boone, Christiansburg; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Collins, Elliston. He was preceded in death by his father Quentin Boone. He was a member of the North Star Masonic Lodge #168 in Wichita, Kansas and was the member of the Congregational Holiness Church, Shawsville. Funeral will be held on Friday, November 15, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Holiness Church. Rev. Johnny Smith and Rev. Ricky Collins and Larry Collins will officiate. Interment will follow in the Boone Family Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
BOWER, Sandra Martin, 23, of Parris Island, S.C., died Monday, November 11, 1996 at a Charleston hospital. Born November 19, 1972 at Chester, S.C., she graduated from Summerville High School, Summerville, S.C. and the Charleston Cosmetology Institute. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville, S .C. Survivors include her husband, Zachary C. Bower, Parris Island, S.C.; her mother, Barbara B. Msratin of Goose Creek, S.C.; her father, Robert T. Martin of Charleston, S.C.; her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bower of Blue Ridge, Va.; maternal grandmother, Evelyn J. Bundrick of Cayce, S.C.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Martin of Cayce, S.C. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, W. Columbia, S.C. Burial will be in Melrose Memorial Gardens, Swansea, S.C
BOWER, Vina Duncan, 81, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 13,1996. Born in Floyd County, Va., she was a resident of Salem for 25 years. She attended Calvary United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carnis A. Bower. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday, November 15,1996, by the Rev. Robin L. Colwell, with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home.
BREEDEN, Dosie David, 61, of Natural Bridge Station, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1935 in Rockbridge County, son of the late Jeff D. Breeden and Mary Moore Breeden. Mr. Breeden was self-emplo yed in the timber business. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Jason Breeden; and a sister, Pearl Staton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anna Hartless Breeden; three sons, David Lewis Breeden of Buena Vista, Stephen Lee Breeden and Robert Jeffery Breeden, both of Natural Bridge Station; one brother, Wilfert Breeden of Buena Vista; and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Stein officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
BURGESS, Sarah C., 88, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
BURRELL, Hallie Mabel, 71, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at her residence, 1724 1/2 Longwood Ave. Bedford, Va. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
CALDWELL, Nedra Showalter, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday November 12, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward B. Caldwell; parents, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Showalter; one brother, Milton E. Showalter; one sister, Orpha S. Fallwell. She is survived by one brother, Homer L. Showalter and wife, Frances; one sister, Betty S. Ronk and husband, Galen; one sister-in-law, June N. Showalter; six nieces and nephews, Ronald Fallwell, Dale Crisp, Gary Ronk, Rhonda Dugan, Alan Ronk and Gerald Showalter; nine great-nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Masons Cove Church of the Brethren and was retired from the General Electric Company. She spent her entire retirement as a caregiver to her family. She was well blessed with so many wonderful friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Mark Nichols and the Rev. Paris Bain officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Showalter Memorial Fund in c/o Mason Cove Church of the Brethren, 3630 Brandshaw Rd., Salem, Va. 24153.
CARTER, Carolyn Rakes, 53, of Bassett, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
COFFEY, John Monroe, 70, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Stevens Funeral Chapel.
DAVIS, Ernest E., (``Jack""), 70, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996. Memorial services 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
EBLEN, Sarah Ann, 74, of Marion, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion, and was a graduate of Emory and Henry College. She was the daughter of the late Rev. S. N. and Mae Garst Eblen. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby E. Hollingsworth of Cambridge, Minn. and Joyce E. Cornette of Marion; one brother, J. Paul Eblen of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Thelma B. Eblen of Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Marion with the Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Marion, 115 South Church St., Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel, or other times at the home of Joyce Cornette. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
FARNSWORTH, Nancy Mabel, 87, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
FERGUSON, Wilma Dolores, of East Orange, N.J., formerly of Franklin County, passed away Monday, November 11, 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Clarence and Nannie Wright. Survivors include one son, James Ferguson Jr., East Orange, N.J.; daughter, Debra Dent; grandson, Otis J. Ferguson, both of Roanoke; four sisters, Lorraine Thornton, East Orange, N.J., Peggy Wright, Irvington, N. J., Elaine (Joseph) Pierce, East Orange, N.J., Shirley (David) Roberts, Maplewood, N.J.; six brothers, Charles (Doris) Wright, Staten Island, N.Y., Robert Wright, Roanoke, James Wright, Courtland, Warren Wright, Coleman (Deborah) Wright, Wayne (Kaye) Wright, all of Wirtz; one uncle, James (Pearl) Edwards; two aunts, Mary Reynolds and Mamie Holland; a loving brother-in-law, Harold Revis, Irvington, N.J.; a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 16 at 1 p.m. at First Mount Airy Baptist Church with the Rev. J. D. Holland officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from to 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
FETZER, Helen I., 68, of Old Towne Manor Apts., Cumberland, Md., died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born March 9, 1928 in Paw Paw, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Theodore D. Cowgill and Josephine I. Ropson Cowgill, Cumberland. Mrs. Fetzer was a retired nursing assistant at the Cumberland Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Church of God. In addition to her mother, surviving are her husband, Harry T. Fetzer; two daughters, Sandra D. Shank and husband, Alan, Cumberland, Pamela A. Thurlow and husband, Mark, Christiansburg; one granddaughter, Melissa Shank, McLean; three grandsons, Michael Shank, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Eric and Brent Thurlow, both of Christiansburg; one brother, George W. Cowgill and wife, Rosalie; two sisters, Grace C. Mason and husband, Eugene, Joyce C. Cowgill, all of Cumberland; two nieces, Ellen-Jo Mason, Vicky L. Harbaugh; and one nephew, Delbert Cowgill and wife, Janet. Friends will be received at Scarpelli Funeral Home, 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, LaVale. The family requests contributions be made to the Independent Dialysis Foundation, Alleghany Center, 939 Frederick Street, Cumberland, Md. 21502. Pallbearers will be Michael Shank, Brent Thurlow, Eric Thurlow, Alan Shank, Mark Thurlow and C. Eugene Mason. Honorary pallbearers will be Hubert Feeney and Thomas Wagner.
GRAYBEAL, Karra Elaine, 2 months, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
HOOVER, Charles David, 68, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 1996 after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. He was a member of Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren and was retired from Sears-Roebuck afte r 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Butt Hoover; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Cameron Craft of Roanoke; daughter, Cathy Hoover of Vinton; grandchildren, John Michael King of Blue Ridge, Kelly Nicholas Varelos of Blacksburg, Blake Davis of Vinton; special extended family Gaby, Robin, and Robbie Karim of Blue Ridge. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1996 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Marty Doss officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad, Blue Ridge, Va. 24064. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
HUTTON, Ola Perdue, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. She was the former owner of the H&H Trading Post and was a member of the National Railway Historical Society. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Staley R. Hutton; a son, Otey R. Hutton, Roanoke; daughters, Juanita Payne, Thaxton, Margaret Cooper, Rachel Mooneyham, both of Roanoke; sisters, Erma Driscoll, Hester Fringer, both of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Barbara Perdue, Roanoke; 15 grandchildren, including Edward Mooneyham, Roanoke; 28 great -grandchildren; three great -great -grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 15, 1996, with the Rev. Gene D. Arnold and the Rev. Robert W. Phaup officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
JAMES, Frank D., 80, of Grant, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.
JONES, Milton Ray, Jr., 51, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 10, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
KEISTER, Harmon Noblin, 79, of 613 Laurel Wood Apts., Pulaski, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Born in Pulaski County January 6, 1917, he was the son of the late Miles E. Ke ister and Nannie Brooks Keister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Vann Keister. He retired from Rainbow Bread after 36 years, and 14 years with Pulaski Drugs. He was a veteran of the Navy, World War II. He is survived by one son, Ronald E. Keister, Manassas; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene ``Mildred'' Chumbley, Pulaski, Mrs. Pauline Riggle, Staunton; two granddaughters, Amy E. and Kelly B. Keister of Manassas; and a long-time friend, Fay Worrell of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Visiting will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. (funeral time) at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
MARTIN, Troy, 72, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel.
NEWBY, Agnes Edith, 57, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 11, 1996. A graveside memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
NOLLEY, Thomas Jefferson Jr., (``Jeff''), 73, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
PATTERSON, Edward Leon Jr., (``Bona''), 40, of 4000-A Belleview Drive, Bedford, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996, at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford on September 23, 1956, a son of the late Edward Leon Patterson Sr. and Yvonne Evans Patterson. He was a member of Court Street United Methodist Church. Bona was a youth counselor and field supervisor for the Bedford City Recreation Department for over 20 years, and was employed by Bedford County Public Schools as a teacher's aide. He is survived by two sisters, Yvonne D. Patterson and Ava D. Patterson, both of Bedford; a brother, Xavier E. Patterson, Bedford; foster brother, David Barlow, Bedford; devoted and loving friend, Cathy Barlow of Bedford; two aunts, Blanche Spinner, Bedford, Annabelle Scott, Washington, D.C.; goddaughter, Monique Bryant. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, 1996, at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Harris officiating. Private family burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bedford Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
SMITH, Rev. Beverly Albert, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday at Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
TAYLOR, George Alfred, 68, of Narrows, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Riffe's Funeral Chapel.
THARP, Glenn W., 84, of 1504 High Acre Road, Bedford, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia on November 29,1911, a son of the late Rev. Cammie Dixon Tharp and Grace Morrison Tharp. He was Chairman of the Board of Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Inc. and a life-long Funeral Director. A 1933 graduate of Cincinnati College of Embalming, he became associated with M. P. Carder, Co., now Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, in 1934. For over 62 years he unselfishly devoted his energies to serving the citizens of the Bedford community. Without hesitation, he gave of himself while striving for the betterment of his organization. He was a man of quick wit, a sharp memory and a keen devotion to details. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, the Virginia and National Funeral Directors Associations and was awarded the Virginia Funeral Directors Golden License Award in 1984. He is one of the two surviving Charter Members of the Bedford Lions Club that was founded in July, 1935, President of the Bedford Rotary Club in 1966, a founding member of the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association and a member of the Peaks of Otter Chapter #2157 of the VFW. While serving under General George C. Patton during World War II, he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. A combat veteran, he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for gallantry in action and wounds received in Zerkenback, Germany on April 1, 1945. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sadie Jane Walker Tharp; a son, W. D. ``Skip"" Tharp and his wife Kathy Terrell Tharp of Bedford; a grandson, Christopher Freeman Tharp of Richmond and his special friend, Sara Glass of Charlottesville; a brother, James B. Tharp of Arlington and a half brother, J. Scott Tharp of Barrackville, W. Va.; two sisters, Thelma T. Wolfe of Buchannon, W. Va. and Frances Everson of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; a half sister, Elaine T. Veltri of Enterprise, W. Va. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 16,1996 at 11 a.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass, Jr. officiating, assisted by Father James J. Begley. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
THOMPSON, Anna Theresa, 91, of Salem, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thompson Sr., and son William Thompson Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Leona Marie Hafey of Salem; grandsons, and granddaughters-in-law, David and Susan Hafey of Salem; Joseph and Teresa Hafey of Roanoke, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Patsy and Les Wiwchar of Stuart Fla; great-grand children, Matthew Sacra, Jared and Marina Hafey, Ethan Hafey, Thomas, Gregg, Suzanne, Williams and Eric Wiwchar. ""Grannie"" was a very kind and thoughtful person, she touched many lives. Her spirit of unselfish giving will always be remembered and will live on through those who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, 1996 at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with Pastor Dwayne J. Westermann. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 1996 at the funeral home.
TINSLEY, Robert M., 58, of Penhook, died Monday, November 11, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Curley C. Tinsley, Rocky Mount; one sister, Mrs. Celestine Martin, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Dallas Tinsley, Rocky Mount, John E. Tinsley, Bassett; five stepdaughters, Mrs. Eassie Taylor, Mrs. Vivian Reynolds, Mrs. Margie Simmons, Mrs. Josephine Edwards, and Mrs. Judea Williams all of Rocky Mount; one stepson, Har old Poindexter, Rocky Mount; eighteen stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Friday, Stanfield Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Winston Crichlow officiating. Friends may call at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel on Thursday 12 noon until 7 p.m. Interment will be in the Casey Family Cemetery.
WIMMER, Mary Lucille Oliver, 97, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Roanoke, Va. and former member of the Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, Mrs. Wimmer has lived in Kingsport since 1928. She was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Church Circle and participated in many phases of the Kingsport community life. Her life revolved around her family, both in Kingsport and in Roanoke and around her many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Watson Wimmer, her parents, W. E. and Lucy Oliver, a sister, Doris Oliver Draper and two brothers-in-law, Asa Draper and Walter Urquahart. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sybil Wimmer Riley and John Riley of Kingsport, TN; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William O. Wimmer and Nancy Wimmer of Oakdale; a sister, Millicent Oliver Urquahart of Roanoke; and a sister-in-law, Edna Wimmer Siewers of Pittsburgh, PA; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Friday, November 15, 1996, from 4 to 5 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted 5 p.m. Friday from the chapel of First Broad Street united Methodist Church, Church Circle, with John Mullins officiating. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 1996, at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street Untied Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660
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