ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, November 30, 1996 TAG: 9612020054
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AMOS, Nell Dellis, 79, of Gretna, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel.
BOWEN, William Albert, (``Sam""), 89 of Covington, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
BOYLE, Sadie M. Ruggles, (Mrs. John W., Sr.), 89, of Roanoke, passed away Friday afternoon, November 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BRYANT, Maggie Mae, 91, of Eagle Rock, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Campbell and Robert Bryant. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Arnold Hagan of Madison Heights; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Paula Bryant, David and Peggy Bryant of Eagle Rock; two stepsons, Lewis Bryant, Boyd Bryant; two stepdaughters, Annie Lyle, Susie Spangler; 12 grandchildre n; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be at Eagle Rock Funeral Home Chapel Monday, December 2, 1996, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert McRae officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral Home
BURNETT, Rev. Roy B., 98, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away Thursday, November 28, 1996. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Mountain View Cemetery, Danville, Va. Arrangements by Mackie-High Funeral Home, Granite Falls, N.C.
CANTARA, Mark E., 33, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 1996, in his sleep. He left behind a loving wife, Lisa Cantara, and son, Charles, of Blacksburg. He is survived also by his mother, Arlene Triplett of Christiansburg; his sister, Susan Barr, and niece, Alexis Nichole, of Ohio, and his grandmother, Daurice Westgate of Blacksburg. Mark left behind many friends, Ben and Cathy Williams and th eir son Jami, of Christiansburg, Mark and Sarah Weaver of Blacksburg, William and Deena Garth of Mount Home, Idaho, and Ann Marie Fritz of Michigan. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, December 2. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg. The graveside service will follow in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.
CLARK, Eva Mae, 77, of Lexington, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
CLINE, Augusta Guynn Holmes, 87, of Ceres, died Thursday, November 28, 1996, at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn H. Groseclose of Ceres; a son, Steve Cline of Maryland; two grandsons, Vincent Groseclose of Marion and Victor Groseclose o f Ceres; three great-granddaughters, Amber Groseclose and Kelsey Groseclose of Ceres and Jouette Groseclose of Marion; one great-grandson, Nicholas Groseclose of Marion; two brothers, H. G. Guynn Jr. and Howard Guynn of Woodbine, Md., and three sisters. Nell Midtgaard of Glenn Arm, Md., and Helen Guynn and June Betz of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 1996, at Sharon Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Frank Lyerly officiating. Interment will follow in the Sharon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Newberry Funeral Home in Bland. Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, is in charge of the arrangements.
CRUM, Herbert Earl, 81, of Salem, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Was retired from Radford Army Arsenal and was a Navy World War II veteran. He is survived by several nieces and nephews including Elizabeth French, Charlottesville; a brother, Hobert Crum, Greenville, Tenn.; sisters, Naomi Cobble, Greenville, Tenn., Easter Waddell, Florida. A graveside service will be Monday, December 2, 1996, 12 noon at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens w ith the Rev. Samuel J. Huntley officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
DAVIS, Charlie, 84, of Austinville, the Bethany Community, died Friday, November 29, 1996. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
DRAPER, Gladys S., of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
DUNCAN, Jean Helena, 69, of Dublin, and formerly of Wythe County, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Laura Stoots Duncan. She is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Frank Ferguson of Southern Pines, N.C., Alma and Buddy Massey of Burlington, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Evelyn Duncan of Crockett. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Saturd ay at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Joe Shumate with the interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, is in charge of the arrangements
EGGERS, Jack Dean, 31, of Marion, died Friday, November 29, 1996. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home, Chilhowie.
FORBES, Signora Eaves, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 1996. She was born in Radford to the late James W. and Rachel A. Eaves. She was preceded in death by her son, Charlie J. Forbes Jr. Mrs. Forbes was a loyal and dedicated member of the High Street Baptist Church, where she was active in several organizations, including the Deaconess Board and the Cathedral Choir. She served in many capacities and never failed to serve with dedication and commitment. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are her husband, Charlie J. Forbes Sr.; three sisters, Edna V. Lawton, Roanoke, Elizabeth Manns, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mary Mitchell, Meade, W.Va.; three brothers-in-law, John T. Lawton and James Emerson, both of Roanoke, Monroe Green, Boones Mill; two godchildren, Monroe Green Jr. and Rose Andrews; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Emerson, Roanoke, Vivian Eaves, Radford, and Hattie Parker, New River; two very devoted girls, Elizabeth Pratt, Roanoke, and Margaret Keeton, Greensboro, N.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
GRUBB, Lori Kay, 17, of Roanoke, died Friday afternoon, November 29, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
HANIS, Irene T., 70, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996. She was originally from Kansas, had lived in New Jersey, and had resided in Roanoke for the past 13 years. She was a retired office manager and a active member at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, where she served as a eucharist minister and often served as greeter at the church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Mark J. and Judy Hanis, Maywood, N.J.; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan A. and Robert Feltey, Salem; brothers, Larry Grosko and Raymond Grosko; sisters, Marceline Lugar and Betty Thomasovich; grandsons, Robert and Chris. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 2, 1996, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
HARRIS, Roland H., 60, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 25, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, The Valley Word Ministries. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
HUBBARD, William R., of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 27,1996. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
JOHNSON, Jack C., Sr., 85, of Bedford, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation Sunday night from 7 until 9 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford.
JONES, Willie Thomas, 78, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday morning, November 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Flora Funeral Chapel.
LILES, Charlotte, (``Faye""), 59, of Vinton, passed Thursday, November 28, 1996, at her home. She was the widow of William Herbert (``Billy"") Liles. Mrs. Liles was an employee of Kroger Company, Vinton, in the Deli for 16 years. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was the loving mother of daughter and son-in-law, Sherry (``Shey"") Liles and Danny L. Nunley of Roanoke; two sons, Keith N. Liles and Kerry B. Liles of Vinton; one stepson and daughter-in-law, William H. (``Chip"") Liles II and Deborah Liles of Roanoke; three brothers and sisters-in-law, E. Bruce and Janice Clarke, and Gerald (``Skippy"") and Doris Clark of Chamblissburg and Lawrence (``Brud"") and Betty Clark of Roanoke County; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Melva (``Peggy"") Hylton of Franklin County, Myrtle and Henry Hall of Roanoke and Joyce (``Jene"") Castelli of Vinton; a number of nieces and nephews, and four special pals, B. J., Bazella, Magatha and Fancy. Graveside services will be in Evergreen Burial Park at 11 a.m. Monday, December 2, 1996. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Carilion Hospice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
MANGELS, Dean William, 37, of Saddlebrook, N.J., formerly of Blue Ridge, Va., died Tuesday, November 19, 1996. Funeral services were held in New Jersey.
MAY, Mildred Walker, 83, of Roanoke, went to with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 1996. She was pre ceded in death by her husband, Oren (``Sam"") May. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Ronnie Ransom; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Candis Yeatts; special daughter and husband, Gail and Mark Sparks, and their children, Leslie and Joseph Sparks; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Shelby Powell; stepson, Jimmy Mays; 10 stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Garnett Dickerson; very special friends, Teri and Glenn McCormick, and special niece and nephew, Nancy Light and Bobby Ratcliff. Also surviving are a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 1996, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Edgar Hoover and the Rev. Michael Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
McNEIL, John Robert, (``Bob""), 87, of Glade Hill, died Friday, November 29, 1996. Mr. McNeil began his railroad career at the F&P Railroad and retired as conduct or from the N&W Railroad with 47 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Perdue McNeil; and son, J.W. McNeil. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Donald E., Sr. and Frances B. McNeil, Boones Mill; grandchildren, Donald E., Jr. and Sheila McNeil, Mary and Wendell Flora, David F. McNeil; two special friends, Diane and Ethan Brown, John R. and Barbara McNeil; six great-grandchildren, Robert, Donnie, Heidi, John, David, and Libbie McNeil; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Perdue and Ila Jane Shepherd; one brother-in-law, Benjamin Perdue. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service and other times at the home of Don and Frances McNeil.
MILTON, James M., (``Mert""), 88, of Estero, Fla., died in Florida on Wednesday, November 27, 1996. He was a former active member and deacon at Grandin Court Baptist Church, a former American Viscose employee and a former Roanoke Valley Realtor. He was a past master of Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge, where he also was a 50-year member. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Florence Pedigo Milton, Estero, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Allen and Anabel Milton, and granddaughter, Anna Stephen Milton, all of Charlotte, N.C.; grandson, James Andrew Milton, Lilburn, Ga.; stepgrandson, Michael Boatright, Jonesboro, Ga.; brother, Cole K. Milton, Tazwell, and sister, Corene M. Smith, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 3 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Robert Hamner officiating. Private graveside services will be conducted in Evergreen Burial Park on Monday. The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Roanoke/Salem Chapter, P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
MOORE, Mary Dobbins, 69, of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 28, 1996, at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. Born in Radford on September 7, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Luey Fuqua and Mattie Florence Dobbins. She retired after 45 years of service with the New River Industries in Radford, and she was a member of the Ge thsemane Baptist Church in Radford. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Clifford Moore; two brothers, Melvin R. Dobbins of Radford and Ralph L. Dobbins of Christiansburg; one sister, Mrs. Lucille D. Newman of Hillsville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 1, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
PHELPS, Eugene Graham, (``Gene""), 58, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, November 28, 1996. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
RADFORD, Lucy Chattin, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 2 9, 1996. She was employed by Tultex for 43 years, a member of Belmont Christian Church and the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class for 45 years. Surviving are her husband, Hannon W. Radford; a stepson and wife, Don and Frances Radford, Geneva, N.Y.; four stepgranddaughters and husbands, Donna and Jeff Newcomb, Geneva, N.Y., Tracey and Richard Metzger, Albany, N.Y., Kelley and Rob Marlowe, Long Island, N.Y., Sarah Radford, Houston, Texas; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Julie Newcomb, and Leigh Ann Metzger; sisters, Jettie C. Ferris of Blue Ridge, Louise C. Powers, Roanoke; brothers, Tom Chattin, Roanoke, Alfred Chattin, Blue Ridge; sisters-in-law, Lois F. Chattin, Blue Ridge, Garnette Radford Lakes, Roanoke, Gertrude Radford, Greensboro, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, December 2, 1996, with the Rev. Michael Barnes officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Saturday and Sunday from 2 until 8 p.m.
REYNOLDS, Howard Brooks, Sr., 86, of Austinville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 1996, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Pulaski County, the son of the late Ewell Branson Sr. and Maude Coleman Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was retired from the Millwald Barber Shop, and was a member of the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as Deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Ewell, Nick, and Deck Reynolds; and three sisters, Emma Archer, Sue Akers, and Mattie Shelton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nellie Kirby Reynolds of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and C. R. Taylor of Max Meadows; three sons and daughters-in-law, Howard Jr. and Audrey Reynolds of Route 3, Wytheville, Jimmy and Rosa Lee Reynolds of Max Meadows, Robert and Fay Reynolds of Austinville; four sisters, Ethel Crockett of Max Meadows, Rachel Cline, Kathryn Thompson, both of Wytheville, Dorothy Richenbacher of Manheim, Pa.; two brothers, Eldridge Reynolds of Austinville, Billy Reynolds of Max Meadows. Fifteen loving grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 1, 1996, at 2 p.m, at the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Joe Harrison, the Rev. Gary Cope, and the Rev. Ray Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, or at his residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial contributions to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Va. 24312. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements.
SIMPKINS, Louise Frances, 74, of Radford, died Friday, November 29, 1996, in a Shawsville nursing home. Surviving are two sisters, Jo Ann Farmer of Pulaski and Betty DeVilbiss of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, Albert H. Simpkins of Radford and Thomas J. Simpkins of Woods Cross Roads, Va.; three half brothers, William Ward Simpkins, Lee Simpkins and Ralph Simpkins of Radford; a half sister, Elenor Sue Speed of Christiansburg, and a stepsister, Betty Ratcliffe of Radford. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Burton officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
TAYLOR, Rebecca Ruth Melton, 85, of Galax, died Tuesday, November 26, 1996, in Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. Mrs. Taylor was born in Bristol, Va., on May 16, 1911, to Rev. Charles Melton and Flora Bell Pope Melton. She was preceded in death by her husban d, John Britton Taylor Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Pope Taylor, Galax; one son, John Britton Taylor, Jr., Galax; three grandsons, Richard Lee Taylor, Brian Kelly Taylor and Chad Dean Taylor; one step-granddaughter, Felicia Ann Barron, and three great-grandsons. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday from the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Don Nation officiating. Burial to follow in Mt. Vale United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Pipers Gap Rescue Squad, the music ministry of the First United Methodist Church or to Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
THACKER, Garris S., 79, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Ridgeway, Va., died Thursday, November 28, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, Va.
TINGLER, Lee Allen, 81, of Covington, died Friday, November 29, 1996. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
URQUHART, Jane Kirkpatrick, 77, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 28, 1996. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Kirkpatrick, and is survived by her husband, Anselm B. Urquhart; sister-in-law, Mrs. David W. Kirkpatrick; two nephews, Robert D. Kirkpatrick of Richmond and David W. Kirkpatrick Jr. of Fairfax, and a niece, Betsey G. Kirkpatrick of Milford, Mass. Mrs. Urquhart graduated from Gunston Hall in Washington, D.C., attended the University of Alabama, and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1942. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond, the Country Club of Virginia, the Tuckahoe Womans Club and the Virginia Museum Council. She was the first President of the Thomas Jefferson Junior Womans Club. Mrs. Urquhart rests at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, Richmond. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Virginia, 5001 West Broad Street, Suite 217, Richmond, Va. 23230, or a favorite charity.
VROTNEY, Stephen, 70, of Bassett, died Friday, November 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel.
WALTERS, Delbert Keen, 83, of Check, died at his home on Thursday, November 28, 1996. Surviving are his wife, Maleta Link Walters of Check; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and JoAnn Walters of Hardy, Thomas and Linda Walters of Floyd, and Steven and Lisa Walters of Fincastle; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one stepgreat-grandchild, and a sister, Loraine Radford of Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Dale Bowman, Mr. Rockey Williams and Mr. B. P. Simpson officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery.
WEBSTER, Margaret Elizabeth, 92, of Culpeper, died Thursday, November 28, 1996, in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born in Virginia on March 23, 1904, daughter of the late D. C. Huddleston and Addie Dickerson Huddleston. She was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. She was the wife of the late Hobart Webster. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Marshall Gayheart, Culpeper; grandchildren, Andy and Tim Gayheart, Culpeper, Steve Gayheart, St. Petersburg, Fla.; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 1996, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Culpeper. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 1996, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5727 Airport Road, Roanoke. Contributions may be made to Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, P.O. Box 191, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Arrangements are by Clore-Geest Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Hwy. Culpeper.
WHEADON, Jerry Lee, 27, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at his home. He wa s born December 14, 1968, in Prince Georges County, Md. Mr. Wheadon was successful in retail management with J. Riggins, Inc., and Maurices, Inc. He was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 1987. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Linda Early Hypes and Billy Hypes, Blacksburg; his father, Hubert George Wheadon Sr., Maryland; a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Shane Graham, Blacksburg; a brother, Hubert George Wheadon Jr., Laurel, Md.; his companion, Lloyd Bobby ``Buck'' Hall Jr., Roanoke; his maternal grandmother, Minnie Early, Blacksburg; two nieces, Briana Nichole Graham, Blacksburg and Linda Jeanette Wheadon, Mt. Airy, N.C.; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 1996, at Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Rev. Bill Baker and Rev. Johnny Early officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
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