ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, December 20, 1996 TAG: 9612200047
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AUSTIN, Helen Byrd, 75, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 19,1996. She was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church and retired from Sears. Mrs. Austin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, D. Wayne and Nancy Austin, Atlanta, Ga., Roger N. and Belinda Austin, Roanoke; grandchildren, Melissa Wade and husband, Timmy, R. Neil Austin; great-grandsons, R. Neil Austin, III, Timothy Tyler Wade; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Grover Austin, Roanoke; mother-in-law, Era Austin, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, O. C. Jr., and Mary Austin, Orange Park, Fla.; sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Iris and Forest Lloyd, Vinton, Lucile and Jack Minter, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21,1996, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Hoffler of Waverly Place Baptist Church and Dr. Bill Baker of Good Samaritan Hospice officiating, with burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Friends may call Friday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m.
BARTEE, Eddie Ronald, 55, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bartee; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Ann Bartee of Christiansburg and John Bartee of Raleigh, N.C.; his parents, Jess and Margaret Bartee of Wytheville, and brothers and sisters- in-law, Padgett and Rita Bartee of Columbia, S.C., James and Chris Bartee of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dexter and Agnes Bartee of Clinton, Md., and Gaylord and Judy Bartee of Bowie, Md. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 12 noon on Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8
BELCH, Mildred E. 74, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, December 16, 1996 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired from Dehaven Transfer Company. Survived by children Sherry Leigh (Frank) Romagnolo, Barbara (Paul) Greenman, Blair (Ruthe) Magaziner, Jamie (Jeff) Vargo, three grandchildren, sisters Maxine (John) Bianculli, Jackie (Quinton) Ellis, brother Guilford (Doris) Browning. There will be no services, the family suggest contributions be made to the charity of your choice in her memory. Arrangements by Schoedinger North Chapel, Columbus, Ohio.
BLANKENSHIP, Allie Fair, 50, of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., First Southern Baptist Church, Patrick Springs. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
CARPER, Leonard Dennis Jr., 47, Ann Arbor, Mich; passed away Saturday, December 14, 1996. Survivors include five sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Richard Sr.) Pennix, Dorothy (Elton) Poindexter all of Bedford; Ruth (Glen) Austin, Evington, Va; Gracie (Gregory) Bell of Richmond; Emma (Roger) Witcher of Rustb urg, Va; two brothers and sisters-in law, James (Joanne) Carper, Thomas (Janet) Carper all of Bedford. Devoted cousin, Thomas Waller of Roanoke, devoted family friend, Wayne Spears of Ypsilanti, Mich; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 1996, 11 a.m. Hamlar Curtis Chapel. Rev. Clay Dawson officiating with burial in Mountainside Church Cemetery , Bedford.The family will receive friends Friday, December 20, 1996 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home
CLAYTOR, Harriett Bowman, of Radford, about noon, Wednesday, December 18,1996, took her place in the silent halls of death. She was born February 16, 1924 to the union of the late James S. and Cornelia D. Bowman of Lynchburg, Va. After completing her Elementary and Secondary Education in Lynchburg, she entered Virginia State College ( now University). Here, she earned a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education. While working at Rustburg County High School, Rustburg, Va., she became a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and married Roy R. Claytor. After being awarded the M.S. degree by George Williams College, Chicago, Ill., she worked the next eighteen years in Institutions of Higher Learning in Mississippi, Louisiana and Virginia. In 1974 she came to Radford with her husband. Here she completed the requirements for a M.S. degree in Upper Elementary Education at Radford College (now University). She was an active member of New Mount Olive United Methodist Church on Russell Avenue, until illness prevented her attendance. While active, she participated in Bible Study and the Women's Christian Service. Her survivors include her husband, Roy R. Claytor, Radford; one brother James Bowman (Sarah), Baltimore, Md.; one brother-in-law, Nathan Watson, Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances H. Bowman, Lynchburg and Mrs. Joyce Y. Bowman, Washington, D.C.; several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Russell Avenue, Radford, Va. Funer al services will be 12 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Olive Church. Pastor William Whitfield will officiate. Rev. Angela Hardy and the Rev. Nathaniel Perkins will assist. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the New Mount Olive United Methodist Church Building Fund. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Arrangements by Dean-Claytor Funeral Home.
CLEMONS, Donald Raymond, Jr., 19, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
CLIFTON, Muncie H., (``Jim""), 73, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
CUMMINGS, Woodson Stillman, 89, of 616 North Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski, died Thursday, December 19, 1996, in Highland Manor Nursing Home. Born on January 13, 1907, in Riner, he was the son of the late Lonnie Allen Cummings and Lillian Thompson Cummings. He was a retired businessman of nearly 60 years in the Pulaski area, serving on the Pulaski Town Council for 12 years. He served as Chairman of the Select Service Board for 25 years. He had been active in clubs and organizations such as the Lions Club, 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the New River Valley Shrine Club and the Elks Lodge. He was a lifetime member of the Crippled Childrens Hospital in Greenville, S.C. He was an active member of First Christian Church, where he was a Deacon Emeritus and trustee. He was preceded in death by his son, Frederic L. Cummings. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Seagle Cummings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Scott and the Rev. Norman Witthuhn officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be after 2 p.m. Friday, and the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
DAMRON, Lawrence Calvin, Jr., 37, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 1996. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., Bower Funeral Chapel.
DAVISON, Hazeltine Horne, 71, of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. She was a member of Melrose Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her father, David R. Horne; her mother, Berta Jenkins Horne, and a brother, Lawrence R. Horne. Surviving are her husband, Eugene L. Davison Sr.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davison Jr. of Boones Mill and Roger Davison of Roanoke; two grandsons, Kenny Davison and friend Donna Peck of Roanoke, and Matthew Davison of Boones Mill, and stepgranddaughters, Teresa Furrow, Melissa Zelnak and Lydia Hodges. Also surviving are five sisters, Frances Lawhorn, Pauline Hurd, Joyce Abbott, Barbara Jean Mitchell and Betty Fielder, and seven brothers, Carroll, Robert, John, Donald, Bill, David and Douglas Horne. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 12 noon Saturday, December 21, 1996, with the Rev. Sam Crews officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Friday, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
EDWARDS, Gerald V., of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
FARMER, June S., 74, of Radford, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home.
FITZGERALD, John D. Jr. 70, of Roanoke, passed away at his home Wednesday, December 18, 1996, after a lengthy illness. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railway after 44 years of service. Mr. Fitzgerald was an avid and celebrated fisherman. He was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Donald Fitzgerald Sr. and Daisy Wright Fitzgerald; two brothers, Leslie G. Fitzgerald and Fred B. Fitzgerald. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Margaret Thompson Fitzgerald; two daughters, Donna F. Johnson of Roanoke, Norma F. Underwood of Radford; a son-in-law, Rick Underwood of Radford; a son, John L. Fitzgerald and his special friend, Georgia Gillespie, both of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Tracey Johnson Wheeler and her husband, Joseph Wheeler of Buchanan, Chris Johnson of Roanoke, Robn, Casey and Kelly Underwood of Radford; one great-granddaughter, Joanna Wheeler; a sister, Marian F. Shires and her husband, Eugene W. Shires of Buchanan; two sisters-in-laws, Geneva Fitzgerald of Buchanan, Betty Fitzgerald of Troutville; two aunts, Mattie Tingen of Buchanan, Edith Fitzgerald of Roanoke; the wife's sister and her husband, Arlene and Raymond Mays of Richmond; the wife's brother and his wife, Raymond and Beryl Thompson of Buchanan; and several nieces and nephews and cousins, including a special niece, Shirley Beckner of Buchanan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carilion Hospice or Huntington Court United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. Alton M. Washington will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 20, 1996 at Oakey's North Chapel.
GRAHAM, Ruth Thomas, (``Jimmie""), 78, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, December 18,1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on February 8,1918 to me late James and Delilah Wade Thomas in Kegley, West Virginia. Mrs. Graham was an active, life-long member of the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, William T. (Tom) Graham; six daughters and sons-in-law, Delilah and Bob McConnell, Radford, Barbara and Dalbert Croy, Blacksburg, Juanita and Ed Horton, Hillsville, Flanders and Jay Ousey, Hopewell, Caroline and Fred Hammond, Angela and Randy Shipley, all of Kingsport, TN.; three sons and daughters-in-law, William H. and Clara Ann Graham, Harry K. and Nancy Graham, Denson T. and Vicki Graham, all of Blacksburg; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Price, Salem, and Sadie Kramer, Cincinnati, Ohio; and one brother, Joseph Green, Hillsville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21,1996, at the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Gary Rhinesmith and the Rev. Jimmy Lee Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Zion Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 and/or the Fairview Community Church, 3766 Glade Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HOLLIDAY, William Ray, (``Bill""), 64, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 20, 1996, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. John Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HOLMES, Peggy Johnson 62 of Long Beach, N.C. formerly of Roanoke died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
LINKOUS, Georgia Ellen Keister, 88, of Radford, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Booker Linkous; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Olivia Linkous of Radford; a grandchild, Sidney Linkous; a brother, Owen Keister of Radford, and several nieces. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Belview United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mitchell Emswiler, with burial in the Stanger Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Friday at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends the re from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg
LLOYD, Henry C., (``Hank""), 61, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.
MEADE, Donnie Keith, 44, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1952, in Radford. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Lambrakos Meade of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; his parents Harold F. and Ruth W. Meade of Blacksburg; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ginger and Mark Alexander, and Bonnie Meade Pack, all of Lompoc, Calif.; two nieces, Mari Alexander and Maia Alexander, both of Lompoc, and three nephews, Jeremy Pack of Hollywood, Calif., Matth ew Pack of Blacksburg and Mason Alexander of Lompoc. A memorial service will be held at a later date in California. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg
MEADOWS, Calvin, 63, of Route 1, Narrows, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Graveside services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, East River Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
MILLER, Benjamin D., 84, of Martinsville, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Norris Funeral Services Chapel.
MONTGOMERY, Mary Patterson, 80, of Lexington, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MUSE, Samuel Wayne, 54, of Newark, N.J., formerly of Franklin County, Va., died Sunday, December 15, 1996. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 12 noon at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Vandall Muse officiating. The family will receive friends at the Chapel one hour prior to Funeral. Interment Greater Mount Parrish Church Cemetery.
NELSON, Ella M., 73, of Galax, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21 at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Chapel.
REAMS, Frances Crush, 71, of Alexandria, formerly of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, December 15, 1996. Graveside 2 p.m. Friday, Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem.
RILEY, Celia Anna, 90, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at a Botetourt County Convalescent Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold K. (Kline) Riley; her mother and father, Cora and Ernest P. Riley Sr.; and brothers, Ralph Riley, Cecil Riley, Hunter Riley and E. P. Riley Jr. Mrs. Riley was retired from the Vinton Weaving Mill and a member of Oakland Baptist Church since 1943. Surviving are a sister, Louise Riley Harman, Roanoke; a special niece and nephew, Peggy and Richard Sowers, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Estelle Riley, Lynchburg, Ruby Ruth Riley Sowers, Roanoke, Mary Cofer Riley, Irene Jones Riley, both of Roanoke; a brother-in-law, Henry Lee Keaton, Roanoke; nieces and nephews, Cecil and Eileen Riley, Pittston, Penn., Ester and Adlie Kidd, Lynchburg, Sandra and Patrick McCorkle, Roanoke, Richard and Joyce Riley, Greenville, S.C.; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Kelly Dampeer will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SALTEN, Norbert F., 72, of Roanoke, died late Wednesday, December 18, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a member of the Victoria Masonic Lodge #16 of Sherbrook, Quebec, Canada, and a member of the Grand Chapter Ro yal Arch Masons of Quebec, Golden Rule Chapter #1. Surviving are his wife, Irmgard H. Salten, Roanoke; daughter, Evie Kinsey, Roanoke; three grandchildren, Roy Cornelius Kinsey, IV, San Francisco, Calif., Macye Lavinder Kinsey, Atlanta, Ga., Asheley Carrington Kinsey, Charlottesville. A memorial service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Philip West. A masonic service will be conducted in the Chapel by Lakeland Masonic Lodge #190 as a courtesy to Mr. Salten's masonic affiliations in Canada. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Rd., Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24018.
SHELTON, Leonard F., 29, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Stanfield Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Martinsville.
SMILEY, Lillian Beatrice, 81, of Route 5, Lexington, died Thursday, December 19,1996 at the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center, Buena Vista. She was born in Roc kbridge County on October 14, 1915, a daughter of the late Eli W. Carter and Gertrude Huffman Carter. Mrs. Smiley had been employed by Burlington Industries as a secretary for fifteen years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Smiley. Survivors include four stepdaughters, Dorothy Horne and Margaret Smiley, both of Glasgow, Jane Brongo, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mary Parker, Richmond; a sister, Kathleen C. Staton, Buena Vista; and one stepgranddaughter, Joan Katz, Coconut Creek, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 1996, at 3 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. William C. Crites officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends Friday, December 20, 1996, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
SMITH, Azile Funk 78 of Roanoke died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. She was a member Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church, the Vinton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a retired Floral Designer from Green Thumb Florist. She was the widow of Herman W. Smith. Surviving are daughters and on-in-law , Peggy Dosier, N.C., Rebecca and Bob Rhodes, New Port Richie, Fla.; grandsons, Robin Dosier, Sam Taylor; granddaughter, Andi Taylor; brother, Guy V. Funk, Roanoke; sisters, Josephine F. Sapp, Roanoke, Rae F. Haga, Richmond; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Punkin Dooley, Roanoke. Funeral service will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996 with the Rev. Dr. George Wesley Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
SPANGLER, Dorothy Garris, 73, of 405 East Westview Street, Narrows, died Wednesday morning, December 18, 1996, at her residence. She was born on November 25, 1923, at Pocahontas, and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Tempie Garris. She is survived by her husband, Maynard C. Spangler of Narrows; three daughters, Carol Ann Spang ler of Pearisburg, and Barbara S. Robertson and Mary S. Turner of Narrows; a brother, Frank Garris of Winchester; a sister, Beatrice La Core of Dearborn, Mich.; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Bob Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday
SPICER, Sigrid Rita, of Front Royal, formerly of Narrows, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.
STROUBE, Hazel Olson, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at a Salem hospital. She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star for 62 years, most of them in Hillcreast Chapter 159, Roanoke. Mrs. Stroube was preceded in death by her husband Roy Stroube. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and George Krueger, a sister Lucille Murphy, a brother Dr. George Olson, three grand children Lynn Page, Steven Krueger and Robert Krueger, seven great-grand children, Brian, Heather, Kevin, and Samantha Krueger, Beth Howell, Christopher and Nicole Page and one great-great grandson Evan Blouin. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Kenneth Lane will officate. Interment will be in BlueRidge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 20, 1996 at Oakey''s North Chapel.
THOMPSON, Maude Catherine, 89, of Troutville, died Thursday, December 19, 1996. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Frances A. and Marshall Moore, Troutville; two granddaughters, Tina Carty, Karen Cartwright, both of Blue Ridge; three great-grandchildren, Timothy Meadow, Travis Meadow, Jamie Carty; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Ken Butterworth officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Daleville
TOBLER, Melvin, 61, of Laurel Fork, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
TOLBERT, Ina Mae, 72, of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, December 18,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.
WATSON, Amelia Lowery, 92, of Burkeville, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon.
WILSON, Eva Cook 73 of Stuart died Wednesday, December 18, 1996. Graveside Service Sunday 2 p.m. at the Big A Cemetery, Stuart. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home.
WINBORNE, Dr. Roger M., Jr., of Roanoke, died Thursday afternoon, December 19,1996, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Roanoke in 1924 and was educated at Episcopal High School, Washington & Lee University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served as a physician in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and practiced as an Internist in Roanoke for 39 years. Dr. Winborne was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, the Roanoke Academy of Medicine, and was a long-time member and past president of the Rushlight Club. He was also a member of the Medical Society of Virginia. Dr. Winborne is survived by his wife, Lee; his daughter Susan Parochniak and her children, Mya and Emma, of Lexington; his son, Roger M. Winborne, III and his wife, Carolyn, of Roanoke; and his daughter Kathy Linkswiler, and her husband, Mark and their children, David, Luke, and Matthew Linkswiler of Charlottesville. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at St. John's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at St. John's Episcopal Church in the chapel on Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Building Fund, the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, or the Medical Aid Program International (MAP).
WITT, Cary Wells, 88, of Thaxton, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford County on July 20, 1908, a son of the late James David Witt and Louella Alice Craghead Witt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Folden Witt, and a so n, Coy M. Witt. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jeraldine W. and James E. Crouch; a grandson, Wayne E. Crouch; a great-granddaughter, Cassandra N. Crouch; two sisters, Makie W. Brown and Edna W. Reed, all of Thaxton; a daughter-in-law, Irene Witt of Roanoke, and four stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with Albert D. Hensley officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford
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