ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 1997 TAG: 9701150083
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AGEE, Abbie Thompson, 94, of Salem, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
AKERS, Emitte Gr aden, 93, of Northampton Convalescent Center, Hampton, and formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, January 14, 1997, in Hampton. Born May 7, 1903 in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Ida Blanche Walker Akers and Charles Henry Akers. Mr. Akers was preceded in death by his first wife, Josie Elizabeth Hawkins Akers, his second wife, Mary Sue Reynolds Stoots Akers; a daughter, Irene A. Rooks; and a stepson, Ralph Carlton Stoots Sr. He was the former owner and president of the Virginia Block Co., and a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Pulaski, where he served in the past on the Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Mrs. Wayne ``Patsy'' Gray of Hampton; three sisters, Virginia A. Myers of Christiansburg, Tressie Cole of Blacksburg, and Bessie Tilley of Lanett, Ala.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, with Rev. James W. Alley officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas M.. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
BAYS, Bobby Jackson, 57, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
BENNETT, Woodrow Gentry, 82, of Fries, died Monday, January 13, 1997, in Blue Ridge Highland Nursing Home. Mr. Bennett was born in Grayson County on November 29, 1914 to Y. A. Bennett and Alice Mabe Bennett. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Edith F. Bennett, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Jack Fisher, Fredericksburg; a son a nd daughter-in-law, Ron and Sue Bennett, Woodlawn; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Stevens Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Tazz Reid officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stevens Creek United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
BIRTELL, Edward Joseph, Sr., 55, of Bedford, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
BOSWELL, Clifford W., (``Joe''), 83, of Columbia, S.C., died Monday, January 13, 1997, at the Dorn Veterans Hospital in Columbia, S.C. ``Joe'' was a resident of Roanoke from 1945-1981. He owned and operated the newsstand in the State & City Office Building in downtown Roanoke from 1950-1968. He is survived by his wife, Martha; and his daughter, MaryEtta McCarthy, both of Columbia, S.C.; a son, Chuck, of Orangeburg, S.C.; and four grandchildren. A memorial service is being held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship of Columbia. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dorn VA Hospital, Voluntary Service, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, S.C. 29209-1639. Please include ``For 3 East NHCU'' on your donation.
BROADMAN, Scott R., 39, of Keen, N.H., formerly of Salem, Va., died Tuesday, January 7, 1997. He is survived by his girlfriend, Vicki Guthrie; her daughter, Alicia Lucas, and granddaughter, Megan Lucas; three sisters, Alicia Inglesias of Westfield, Mass., Lane LaPierre of East Thetford, Vt., and Vicki Lawry of Gardner, Maine; one brother, Gregory Bolduc of San Diego, Calif., and his father, Randall Boardman of Northfield, Vt. Funeral was conducted Friday, January 10, 1997. Burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery this spring. Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield is in charge of arrangements
CONNER, Christine Howell, (``Tootie''), 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 13, 1997. She was a member of Garden City Baptist Church and predeceased by her husband, Leander V. Conner. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila C. and Danny Noell, Vinton; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Paige Conner, Roanoke, Kenneth and Janice Conner, Goodview; sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence (Tossie) and Randy Carrell, Vinton, Loraine Childers, Rocky Mount; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymon and Gladys Howell, Vinton, Robert and Mary Howell, Villamont, Everett and Cleo Howell, Salem; sisters-in-law and husband, Cassie Lowe, Myrtle Conner, both of Fincastle, Irene and Earl Thacker, Christine Gibson, all of Troutville; brother-in-law and wife, Riley and Cathryn Conner, Cloverdale; seven grandchildren, Andy L. Conner, U.S.N. Nevada, Tim W. Noell, Salem, Randy L. Noell, Vinton, Matthew D. Conner, Caleb A. Conner, both of Roanoke, Christy Conner, Troutville, Courtney Conner, Goodview; three great-grandsons, Joshua and Jonathon Conner, Nevada, Zachary Noell, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Friday, January 17, with the Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
COUSSER, Karen Cynthia, 34, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 1997. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Rev. Eddie Crabtree will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.
DAVIS, James Ralph, 67, of Marion, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
DONOVANT, W. Sherman, 87, of Martinsville, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Starling Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
EDWARDS, Charles H., 64, of Salem, passed away Sunday, January 11, 1997. Formerly of Belhaven, N.C., Mr. Edwards was a retiree from NOAA after 32 years of government service. He is survived by his daughters, Terry Edwards, Duraham, N.C., Lorrie Edwards, Noe l Edwards; grandson, Alexander Edwards; sisters, Beatrice Quidley, Belhaven, N.C., Mattie Jones, Greenville, Ill., Doris Carter, Tarboro, N.C., Mary Lou McArthur, Wendell, N.C.; brother, Ralph Edwards, Belhaven, N.C.; aunt, Katie Roper, Belhaven, N.C. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 1997, at 7 p.m., at John M. Oakey and Son in Salem, with the Rev. Sam J. Huntley officiating. Burial will follow on Friday in Belhaven Community Cemetery in Belhaven, N.C., at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Lung Association.
FINLEY, Gilbert, Sr., 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 12, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
HAMPTON, Kenneth Wayne, 36, of Axton, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, Martinsville.
HATCHER, Nancy Elizabeth, 72, of Monroe, formerly of Woolwine, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
HERNDON, Robert Lee, 65, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem.
HINES, Marie Tuck, 96, of Pittsville, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Summersett Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
HORNE, C. Hubert, of Christiansburg, entered into the eternal life of perfect service with his Heavenly Father Sunday morning, January 12, 1997, from his residence. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 15, at noon from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Douglas W. Kanney and Dr. Donald Makin. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, the Christiansburg Volunte er Fire Department, Box 833, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, or to a church or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
INGRAM, Sally Elizabeth Stultz, 91, of 405 Minor St., Martinsville, died Monday, January 13, 1997, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buren Walton Ingram. She was born June 17, 1905 in Martinsville, daughter of the late Joseph Lafayette Stultz and Lula Belle Stultz. Mrs. Ingram was an active member of the First Baptist Church, where she had served in many capacities over the years. She joined the church April 15, 1915 when she was 10 years old. After attending James Madison University she began her 41-year teaching career in Henry County, but the majority of her teaching was the 3rd and 4th grades and as Librarian in Martinsville at the Joseph Martin School. She also attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education with certification in Library Science from Radford University. She is survived by a sister, Myrtle Stultz Wickline of Collinsville; four nieces, Sally Lou Wickline Canar of Richmond, Charlotte A. Stultz of Woodbridge, Jane S. Lewis of Fieldale, Ernestine S. Emerson of Raleigh, N.C.; six great-nieces and nephews; four great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Martinsville, with Dr. Chevis Horne, Dr. Thomas McCann, and the Rev. Nancy S. McDaniel officiating. The family will receive friends at McKee's Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and other times at the home on Minor St. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the General Fund, First Baptist Church, 23 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112.
JUNKIN, Alice Hampton, 89, formerly of 123 Belle Shoals Rd., died Monday, January 13, 1997, at Countryside Health Care Center, Easley, S.C., following an extended illness. Miss Junkin was born in Abingdon and was a graduate of Simmons College, Boston, Mass. Miss Junkin served as an officer in the Marine Corps during World War II and retired in 1969, after 27 years of federal civil service. Survivors include first cousins, Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Roanoke, and Rt. Rev. William deJarnette Rutherfoord of Fincastle. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain, N.C. by Very Rev. Father James K. Short officiating.
KINCER, Robert Dix, (``Bob''), 56, of Speedwell, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Dix Kincer, and is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-l aw, Charles E. ``Chuck'' Kincer, Michael S. ``Gus'' and Georgia Ann Kincer, all of Speedwell; four sisters, Alice Brown of Rural Retreat, Wanda Hall of Crockett, Donna Lethco and Norma Linkous, both of Wytheville; his father, Hubert ``Jelly'' Kincer of Wytheville. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., in the United Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Joe Shumate with the interment in the Mt. Ephriam United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m., or at the home in Speedwell at any time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Speedwell Fire Department or to the United Lutheran Building Fund. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
KINGERY, Elsie Mae, 98, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Monday evening, January 13, 1997. She was the widow of Calvin L. Kingery and a member of West End United Methodist Church. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, including Susan Brown of Barrington, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside, Evergreen Burial Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997 with the Rev. Bernard S. Via Jr. officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LAWSON, Larry, 41, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion.
LeHEW, Rowena Radcliffe, 89, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Memorial service 1 p.m. Thursday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
LOWMAN, Joseph William, 90, of 525 Pulaski St., Pulaski, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997, in Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 17, 1906, in Pulaski, he was the son of the late John McGuffin Lowman and Josephine Eleanor Mann Lowman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Daily Lowman. He was retired from Radford Arsenal. Brother Lowman was a Mason for over 56 years, and was a past Master of Pythagoras Lodge, and at the time of his death a trustee of the Lodge. He has served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 40th Masonic District of Virginia. He has conducted Masonic schools throughout his tenure, and has conducted 73 Masonic funerals. Brother Lowman also held memberships in Blacksburg Commandery #32, Kazim Temple, Roanoke, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia, Grand Council of Anointed High Priests in Virginia. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Paul Childress, Warrenton; one sister, Elda Lowman Straightiff, Front Royal; two grandsons, Mark Childress and Joe Childress and his wife, Sherry; one great-granddaughter, Haylee Childress, all of Roanoke; also several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Bethune officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Masonic burial services will be conducted at the grave by Pythagoras Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Phthagoras Lodge of Masons, Pulaski. Visiting will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
LYNCH, Louise Yopp, 53, of Boones Mill, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, Bethlehem Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
LYON, Mrs. Marion E. Fairbanks, 85, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Services will be private. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.
MATHENEY, Claudine Blanche, 79, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
OWENS, Margie Copeland, 68, of Henry, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997, at her home. She was bo rn April 24, 1928, in Eckman, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dodge and Eva Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Hudson. Mrs. Owens was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Pat Owens; sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Woodrow Turner, Keystone, W.Va.; three nieces and their husbands, Rita and Michael Hunt, Rocky Mount, Sharon and Danny Murphy, Bassett, Mitzi and David Belcher, Bluefield, W.Va.; several great-nephews; her uncles and aunt, Billy and Pearlie Coleman, Martinsville, Marvin Coleman, Rocky Mount; special friends, Alice Martin, Henry, Ruby Hunt, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Steve Tilley and the Rev. Lloyd Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
PARKS, Polly Mae Blevins, 62, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Visitation Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
PARKS, Virgil E., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, January 12, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
PRIVETT, Wiley Wilson, 82, of Marion, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Funeral 8 p.m. Thursday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
RAMSEY, Rev. Raymond Wesley, 65, of B edford, passed away Monday, January 13, 1997, in the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. He was born September 20, 1931 in McClure, a son of Douglas W. Ramsey of Clinchco, and the late Sarah Stout Ramsey. He was a retired employee of the City of Roanoke, was a veteran of World War II, was ordained a minister by the Freewill Baptist Church, and was chaplain of the Sons of the Confederacy. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Eunice Bauswell Ramsey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Lynwood Lipscomb, Bedford, Debra and Benny Tuck, Moneta; a sister, Fern Ramsey, Clinchco; six brothers, Elmer Ramsey, Henry Ramsey, both of Clinchco, Leonard Ramsey, New Jersey, Sammy Ramsey, Verona, Ky., Herman Ramsey, Roseville, Mich., Bobby Ramsey, New Mexico; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 16, 1997, at 2 p.m. from the Radford Baptist Church, Moneta, by the Rev. Ray Lyons and Rev. Vernon DeLong. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
ROBINSON, Shirley Myers, 48, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 13, 1997. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
RUTHERFORD, Dennis Ray, 59, of Volney, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 1997, at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He was born on February 16, 1937, at Volney, to Robert L. and Cora Alma Sells Rutherford of the home. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kate and Carroll Moore of Salem, and Sue and Dave Winters of Lexington, Ky.; a brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Joanna Rutherford of Independence; a niece and spouse, Sherry and Kenny Blackburn of Rugby, and two special friends, June Barnes and Phyllis Farmer. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 16, 1997, at 11 a.m., in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, with interment in Little Wilson Cemetery, Volney. The Rev. Virginia Eminhizer and the Rev. Kenneth Blevins will officiate. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, Route 2, Box 195, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
ST.CLAIR, Thelma Lee, 73, of Pearisburg, died Monday, January 13, 1997, at her home. She was born February 20, 1923 at Pearisburg, the daughter of the late William Arles Pyles and Liza Jane Gautier Pyles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Guy St.Clair. She is survived by three sons, Thomas Pyles, Pearisburg, Larry St.Clair, Pearisburg, Donald St.Clair, Narrows; four daughters, Mrs. Wanda Williams, Trigg, Mrs. Shirley Goad, Pearisburg, Mrs. Brenda Lowery, Narrows, Mrs. Mary McManama, Narrows; four brothers, Raymond A. Pyles, Sidney W. Pyles, Jimmy J. Pyles, all of Pearisburg, Robert H. Pyles, Goldbond; one sister, Mrs. Maudie May Johnson, Pulaski; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Ingram Village United Methodist Church with the Rev. William R. Perkins and Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will be in the Angel's Rest Memorial Gardens, Narrows. Visiting will be at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Wednesday after 1 p.m., and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
SUMMERS, Paul Woodrow, 83 of Galax died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
TAYLOR, Eugene Thomas, 86, of Pulaski, formerly of Hiwassee, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
VIARS, Rosileen Phillips, 76, of Dublin, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Arrangements by Seaver, Sanders, & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.
WILLIAMS, Marian Inge, 68, of Fincastle, passed away Sunday, January 12, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dart Williams. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte V. and Eugene E. Blaylock, Fla.; nieces, Patricia Urban, Blue Ridge, Deborah Roberts, Fla.; nephews, Randy Blaylock, Fla., Richard Blaylock, Texas; special friend, Sharon Watts, Blue Ridge; also surviving are a grandson and granddaughter. Memorial services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 1997 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Robert Sadler officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
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