ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, January 10, 1997 TAG: 9701100102
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
ALDERMAN, Jesse Nuckolls, 95, of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Sunday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
BARTON, Ocie M., 80, of Cashmere, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
BURTON, Enid Evans, 88, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
COMER, Flossie Green, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
CRAIG, Lucy Ernest, 87, of Daleville, died Thursday, January 9, 1997. She was a member of Daleville Baptist Church and is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Jack Martin of Daleville; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald A. Craig of Dallas, TX; William K. and Joy Craig of Chesapeake, Va; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 1997 at The Rader Daleville Chapel with the Rev., W. Nolan Teag ue and Pastor Bob Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
CRAIGHEAD, Ben Junior, 60, of Glade Hill, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Funeral rescheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Franklin Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
FOX, Charlie V., 79, of Buena Vista, died Monday, January 6, 1997. Funeral rescheduled, 2 p.m. Friday, Lomax Funeral Home Chapel.
GALUSZEK, Betty Joann, 68, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Princeton, W.Va. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home.
GARDNER, Martin E., 89, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Oakey's North Chapel.
GARRETT, Frank, 82, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center. He was born August 13, 1914 in Amherst County, the son of the late Walter Lee and Alice Coleman Garrett. He retired from Burlington Industries and was a television repairman. He was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren, a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Stinnett Garrett; and his son, Roger Lee Garrett. He is survived by his children, Larry F. Garrett and wife, Betty, of Salem, Linda Garrett Conner and husband, Pete, of Matthews, Keith J. Garrett and wife, Lee, of Goodview, Michael W. ``Cookie'' Garrett of Buena Vista, and Sheila Garrett Bane and husband, Steve, of Buena Vista; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Greene of Buena Vista. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, at the Stone Church of the Brethren with Pastor Joseph ``Butch'' Grow officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 10, 1997, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lomax Funeral Home.
GOFF, Mattie Tolley, 83, of Big Island, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
HAWKS, Chester A., 80, of Fancy Gap, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax.
HAYES, Walter A., 62, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 1997. Survivors include three sons, Walter O. (Irene) Hayes, Barry C. Hayes, both of Atlanta, Ga., Steven V. (Machell) Hayes, Roanoke; three daughters, Cynthia D. (Morris) Miller, Roanoke, Jacqueline Hayes and Carolyn D. (Frankie) Davis, both of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Mary Bolling of Florida; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services Saturday, January 11, 1997, at 12 noon from St. Matthews Church of God, with Bishop Hash officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday for viewing from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home,126 Gilmer Ave.
HENDERSON, Nina (Johnson), 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va. Mrs. Henderson was the daughter of the late James P. and Cora Counts Johnson of Saltville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bill Henderson, one son, John Michael Henderson, two sisters, Lelia Taylor and Beulah Sword, and two brothers, Houston Johnson and G. D. Johnson. Survivors include six sons, James William Henderson, Newport News, Thomas Gearld Henderson, Boise, Idaho, Charles Houston Henderson, S. Milwaukee, Wisc., Rudy Wayne Henderson, Sr., Saltville, Garland Leon Henderson, Marion, Danny Ray Henderson, Marion; four daughters, Jean Henderson Morse, Westminster, CA., Shelia Henderson DeBord, Saltville, Linda Henderson McElroy, Honesdale, PA., Diane Henderson Allison, LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Venida Johnson Wyatt, Rocky Gap; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Nina J. Henderson will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Bobby Surber officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home.
JONES, Jason Douglas, 88 of Blue Ridge passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Graveside services Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
KEGLER, Pauline Stevens, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
KIRK, Clyde F., (``Bill""), 86, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. By now, he has completed his trip to meet his Saviour. We, his family, will miss him and will always love him. Last Friday, January 3rd, I wrote the following, which is: My Mother, sisters, brother and my brother-in-law, Elwood Cox, Pastor Jerry Gibson and his wife, Shelby, and I are in the ICU/CCU waiting room. Just a few minutes ago I visited with Daddy who is suffering so. There is a lot of sadness and tears present. I feel the time is near for Daddy to take his trip to meet his Saviour. His trip will be an eventful one which I know will take him one more time over his beloved mountains of Montgomery County where he grew up and where he and Mama had their first home, which is a still standing log cabin that is used now by hunters. During his trip he is certain to pass over the mountains and valleys of Giles County which we have spent much time together over the years. There are many fond memories of having fellowship at deer camp and hunting. As he passes over Giles the deer will stand at attention for a moment of silence in respect. Daddy thinned their numbers over the years. My, what a keen sense of nature Daddy had. Not much went by his eyesight and hearing in the woods. My thoughts are on his caring and love for Mama, which he lately calls ``baby"", and his children. He was, and at present is, a great provider for his family. What leadership he has provided. He just wasn't satisfied until the smokehouse was full of meat and the cellar had plenty of canned food. His work ethic has been one which should be honored. When I was growing up he was always up before daylight to milk the cow and feed the hogs, then be at his job by 7 a.m. to perform maintenance work for the Montgomery County Schools. We always had supper at 4:30 p.m.; then immediately he, my deceased brother Charles, and I were out to work the garden, get up hay or whatever had to be done. Daddy had a good sense of responsibility and caring for his friends and neighbors. If they needed help, he would be there. Though not a big man, Daddy seemed to just receive respect from his fellow man. He has been a ``teacher of teachers"" for me. When he dies I will continue to think of him often and seek his widsom. I better do good and well or he will let me know about it in his and the Lord's way. His ``baby"" (Louellen) is now 79 years old and he is 86. They have been m arried 65 years. He and Mama's living children are Joe Kirk of Radford, Juanita Harvey and her husband, George, also of Radford, Mary Sutphin of Christiansburg, Sally Cox and husband Elwood of Christiansburg, as well, Barbara Shelburne and husband John of Callaway and myself of Moneta. There are two deceased children. Daddy has an older brother, Jack; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Jerry Gibson gave a prayer a few minutes ago and had to leave. As always, Jerry has been there in times of need. Dr. Yoder is such a caring and sensitive person, I am glad Daddy is under his and God's care. Love, your son, Gerald. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, Radford, conducted by Pastor Jerry Gibson, with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Clyde F. Kirk Nursing Scholarship Fund, C/O Radford University Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 6915, Radford, Va. 24142. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Violet Lester, 68, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
LIGHT, Evelyn F., 74 of Roanoke passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997 in a Salem Hospital. She was a member of Green Ridge Baptist Church and The United Ostomy Association. Mrs. Light retired from Leggett's. Surviving are her husband, Selby N. Light; son an d daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Light, Catawba; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Don Barbour, Copper Hill; daughter, Sandra K. Light, Vinton; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; a niece, Dian Porter, Roanoke; nephew, Russell Colbert, Jr., Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Reverend Michael Palmer will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to The United Ostomy Association, c/o Bill Mason, 2355 Howard Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MOORE, Helen Cale Sensabaugh, 65, of Lexington, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997 in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington. Mrs. Moore was born in Waynesboro on April 16, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Henry Harrison Cale and Nannie Belle Henderson Cale. She attended and was very active in the Grace Presbyterian Church, Lexington, and was retired from the VMI Laundry Department. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard L. Moore and Otho Ray Sensabaugh. Mrs. Moore is survived by two daughters, Linda S. Newell, Lexington, Mary S. Woodson, Fairfield; two sons, Donnie W. Sensabaugh, Roanoke, John H. Sensabaugh, Concord, N.C.; three sisters, Nora Campbell, Phyllis Smith, Dorothy Riley, all of Waynesboro; two brothers, Wilbur Cale, Bob Cale, both of Waynesboro; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 11, 1997, at 2 p.m. from the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Fritts and the Rev. Douglas Gunsalus officiating, with burial to follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MORRISON, Mattie F., 100, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
NAFF, Euell Walker, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, January 6, 1997, one day before his 64th birthday. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clytie Jamison Naff and Robert Chester Naff Sr. Mr. Naff is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Martha Ann Peake Naff; one son, R. Leighton Naff; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert C. Naff Jr. and Nancy Hudson Naff, Boones Mill; one brother-in-law, Frank L. Peake Jr. and his wife, Genie, Asheville, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Martha Holland Peake, Rocky Mount; two nephews; and many cousins. Mr. Naff was employed by the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Boones Mill and the Peoples National Bank of Rocky Mount (which later merged) for almost 40 years, having served on the board of directors and as president for over 12 years. He served on the board of directors of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and on the board of directors of the American Cancer Society for Franklin County. He was a member of the Boones Mill Lions Club. Mr. Naff was a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church for over 30 years, having served as Chairman of the Finance Committee, as Treasurer, as a member of the Board of Stewarts, and as Treasurer of the Men's Club. He was a member and Chairman of the Rocky Mount Planning Commission. Euell was an avid ruffed grouse hunter and was a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society for well over 25 years. Services will be conducted by the Reverend William K. Dawson at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 11, at 11 a.m. with burial in High Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
O'Quinn, Fed Isaac, 72, of Glade Spring, Va, died Wednesday, January 8,1997. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie, Va.
ORR, Kennett Eugene, 74, of Catawba, died Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements, Lotz Salem Chapel.
PAXTON, Harold Lee, 76, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at his home. He was born February 11, 1920 in Buena Vista, son of the late Walter H. Paxton and Winnie McElroy Paxton. Mr. Paxton was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Ben Wesley Ruritan Club for 45 years, and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. He was retired from the Carpet Outlet in Buena Vista. He is survived by his wife, Matilda Huffman Paxton; two sons, Barry L. Paxton of Richmond, and Larry D. Paxton of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Louis Paxton of Buena Vista; a granddaughter, Penni Cox; and a great-grandson, Austin Paxton Cox. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edward Johnson and Rev. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice.
PAYNE, Clarence Noblin, (``Nob""), 75, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He was retired from Meadow Gold Dairies. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Hatcher Payne; two nieces, Betty Jane Norville, Vinton, Pat Hartless, Roanoke; two nephews, Richard Hartless, Salem, Douglas Hartless, Tennessee; four brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Sam Crews officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends f rom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
PERDUE, Alfred Madison Jr., 69, of Blacksburg, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness Tuesday, January 7, 1997, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 1997, at Harvest Baptist Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Ernest Baker, Rev. Jim Dotson, and Rev. Dewey O. Weaver Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
PERDUE, Daniel Lee, (``Danny''), 44, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
RASH, Flora Powell, 87, of Salem, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond C. Rash. She is survived by one son, Roger L. Rash, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Robert Alley, Ironto; ex-daughter-in-law, Marion Leverette, Florida; one sister, Mazie Coleman, Elliston; five grandchildren, Meli ssa Harrison, Roanoke, Tianna Smithers, Moneta, Deanna Hensley, Burnt Chimney, Randy Rash, Salem, Ray Alley, Ironto; five great-grandchildren, Lorelei, Allison, Mitchell, Amber and Nathan. She has raised 79 foster children over a period of years. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Layne Board officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Salem Chapel
RATCLIFF, Margaret, 63, of Shawsville, died Thursday, January 9,1997. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
REEDY, Elbert James, (``E.J.''), 78, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., Rural Retreat Baptist Church. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lindsey Funeral Home.
ROACH, Annie Louise, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. She was born in Alabama to the late Willie C. and Nora Becton Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Roach. Survivors include her sister, Elnora Sigler, Williamson, W.Va.; one brother, George Smith, Roanoke; a nephew that she raised, Cornelius (Deborah) Smith, Jr., Raleigh, N.C., two other nephews, Minister Ronald E. Reynolds, Williamson, W. Va. and George Smith, Raleigh, N.C.; nieces, Anna Hunter, Raleigh, N.C. Anita Raynolds, Charleston, W. Va., Crystal Reynolds, Matewan, W.Va. and Barbara Thomas, Buffalo, N.Y.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 11, at 2 p.m. at Maple Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Vater Colbert will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
ROBERTS, Howard, Jr., 69, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem.
ROBERTSON, Annie Chloe Radford, 88, of Forrest Lawn Drive, Salem, formerly of Pearisburg, died January 9, 1997 in Lewis Gale Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Oren Robertson and a son, Clarence Oren Robertson Jr. Surviving are daughters, Joyce A. Jackson, Salem, and Linda D. Highsmith, Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, John M. and Barbara Robertson, Hardy, Arnold M. and Dianna Robertson, Dublin. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother-in-law, Claris and Sparrel Turner, Arlene Turner, all of Floyd; two sisters-in-law, Rosavell Walters, Pearisburg, Almetta Lucus, Pembroke; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and eighteen nieces and nephews. She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg. Her grandsons will be pallbearers. Funeral services will be held noon Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Reverend Virgil N. McHone and Reverend Orlando Gonzalez officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 5 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
ROSSER, Beulah Mae, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
STANLEY, Eugene Anderson, 80, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at his home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by Mr. Porter Riner with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.
STEPHENS, William Howell, 86, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
SURFACE, Rev. V. Paul, 73, of Woodlawn, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born August 6, 1923 in West Virginia. Rev. Surface served as a minister for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Surface; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell W. and Karen Surface, Hillsville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Vera Lea Francis, Shippensburg, Pa., Geraldine and Ernie Moye, Princeton, W.Va., Irene and Roy Madary, Marriottsville, Md., Jacquline and Gene Petre, Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Bessie Holt, West Virginia; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997 at Woodlawn Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Edward Wood, Rev. David Bain and Rev. Larry Myers officiating. Interment will be in Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Rev. Surface will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Military rites will be conducted by Hillsville V.F.W. #1115. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
TOLLEY, James Edward, 86, formerly of Christiansburg, died Tuesday evening, January 7, 1997, at the Richland Health Care Center of Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Irene Tolley of Nashville; one son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Debbie Tolley of Franklin, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Ed Kelly of Richmond; two grandsons, Paul Kelly of Nashville and Brad Tolley of Franklin, Tenn.; one sister, Frances Morehead of Norfolk; one brother, E. G. Tolley of Princeton, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Ruby Tolley, Pulaski; three nieces; and two nephews. Mr. Tolley opened the Leggett Store in Christiansburg in 1936 and was with Leggett's until his retirement in 1973. He was a charter member of the Retail Merchant's Association, which later became the Christiansburg-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of the Christiansburg Lions Club, charter member of the Montgomery County Development Corp., and a charter member of the Christiansburg Development Corp. He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ in Nashville. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, from the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by Mr. Larry Phillips and Mr. Carnice Mannon. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
TOOTHMAN, James M., 73, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at Columbia Montgomery Regional Hospital. A veteran of World War II, he was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. The son of the late Lester and Clara Toothman, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Maxie Pennington; and one granddaughter, Amanda Knobloch. Surviving are his wife, Treva Perdue Toothman; three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Jack Knobloch, California, Judy and Jerry Marrow, Richmond, Sandy and Joe Cox, Christiansburg; one sister, Lyndall Toothman, Ashland, Ky.; grandchildren, Jake Knobloch, Scott Dawyot, Grant Dawyot, Patrick Cox, Jennifer Bradberry, Jessica Eaves. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, Christiansburg, conducted by Rev. Larry Meadors with burial in Halls Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
TURNER, Rufus Guy, 90, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born October 8, 1906 in Bedford County, a son of the late Perry Davis Turner and Lillie Holdren Turner. He was retired from American Viscose, and was a member of the Quaker Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Robert Brammer, Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald Guy and Carol H. Turner, Roanoke; a brother, Snow Turner, Huddleston; two sisters, Lois Coffee, Forest, Frances T. Mitchell, Huddleston; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 11, 1997, at 11 a.m. from the Palestine Church Cemetery, by the Rev. Wayne Murphy. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, is handling arrangements.
WALTON, Terrence Irene, 28, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 9, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WARD, Russell Eugene, 63, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 1997. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
WEIKLE, Kyle Thomas, (``Tom''), 76, of 309 William Street, Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at his residence. Mr. Weikle was born at Sarton, W.Va. on September 25, 1920, and was the son of the late Anderson and Nellie Taylor Weikle. He was a retired employee of the Hoechst/Celanese Fibers Company Plant at Narrows with 28 years of service there. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Waldron Weikle; and a grandson, Patrick Sinclair. He is survived by two daughters, Cathy W. French, Christiansburg, and Karen W. Sinclair, Blacksburg; three brothers, Lester Weikle, Union, W.Va., Harry Weikle, Sarton, W.Va., and Wesley Weikle, Le Tart, W.Va.; a sister, Hazel Cox, Lindside, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Chris French, Shawsville, and Brian Sinclair, Blacksburg, Marissa Stanley, Jacksonville, N.C., and Lyndsey Sinclair, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the chapel. of Riffe's Funeral Service with Rev. Chris Michaels officiating. Concluding services will be held in Fairview Cemetery. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
WHORLEY, Charlotte G., 70, of Roanoke, died Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Friendship Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Whorley, and was a member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Harry C. and Ruby Whorley, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Steve Cox, Decatur, Ill.; a granddaughter, Kelly C. Whorley, Roanoke; a sister and brother-in-law, Luella and Milton Fitzpatrick, Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Regina Gilmore, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Green officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
WILLIAMSON, Annie Christine Franklin of Blue Ridge, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997. She was a dedicated nurse who retired from Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center and was a member of Glade Creek Baptist Church. She was the widow of Coy A. Williamson. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Franklin and Gordon Franklin. Surviving are, two sons and daughters in law, Norris (Gene) and Lillian Williamson of Troutville; Samuel and Peggy Williamson of Hardy; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Rob Lyon of Vinton; three sisters, Ollie Franklin of Roanoke; Alva Craig of Parkersburg, WV; Mary Lee Holcomb of Roanoke. One brother and sister-in-law, Nelson and Florence Franklin of Bedford. Five grandchildren, Debra Williamson Sigrist and husband Geri of Roanoke; Terry Williamson and wife Rose Hardy, Sandra Williamson of Roanoke; Marty Williamson Hardy, Tyler Lyon of Vinton. One great grandchild, Victoria Sigrist. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 1997 with the Rev. Philip Ayers officiating. Burial will be in Glade Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 10, 1997.
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