ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, January 18, 1997 TAG: 9701200042
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ADKINS, Charles Lowell, 82, of Buchanan, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Kate Vaughn Adkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Chuck Crall, Virginia Beach, Elain e and Jim Wymer, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Dot Adkins, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Leigh Wymer Beard, Jennifer Wymer, Mike Crall, Meg Crall, Kim Adkins; four great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, John Abe and Alphia Adkins, Elberon; sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Adkins, Buchanan; brother-in-law, Randolph Millner, Mobile, Ala. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in the Buchanan Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Buchanan Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 244, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Botetourt Funeral Home, 1046 Main Street, Buchanan.
ALTICE, Harry Thomas, 81, of Boones Mill, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.
BECKNER, Mary M. Martin, 55, of Route 3, Box 322, Pulaski, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, in the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. She was born in Pulaski on June 17, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Barnett and Eula Hughett Martin. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Martin, Douglas Martin, and Donald Martin. She was a member of the Bob White Boulevard Church of God, Pulaski. Surviving are her husband, Jerry L. Beckner, Pulaski; daughter, Suzanne B. Hollins, Dublin; granddaughter, Courtney S. Hollins, Dublin; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Arnold, Pulaski, Joyce and Donald Burnette, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Woody and Karen Martin, Roanoke; sisters-in-law and spouses, Brenda and Mickey Viars, Blountville, Tenn., Marty and Shirley Kemp, Allisonia; brother-in-law and spouse, Lewis and Vera Beckner, Christiansburg; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ernest and Florence Beckner, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Bob White Boulevard Church of God, Pulaski, with the Rev. Bruce Deel and the Rev. Robert Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
BEEGHLY, Urias B., 81, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the L ord on Thursday, January 16, 1997. Mr. Beeghly was a member of the Woodmen of the World for 36 years, and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Beeghly; four daughters and son-in-laws, Jean and Carter Ellis of Richmond, Ruth and Jerry Gates of Colorado, Nancy and Amos Whitlow of Rocky Mount, and Marty (``Linda"") and Eric Rice of Middletown Md; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Gay Beeghly of Rocky Mount; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin Beeghly of Rocky Mount, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Ebenezer Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Dr. William R. Shively officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, with graveside rights by Woodmen of the World. Mr. Beeghly was an avid fisherman and the family has suggested that memorials be made to American Rivers, 1025 Vermont Ave., N.W., Suite 720, Washington, D.C. 20005. Friends may call from 3 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
BLANKENSHIP, R. B. Jr., 66, of Wytheville, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. B. ``Brown'' and Edith Davis Blankenship. He is survived by his wife, Shirley D. Blankenship of Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law, Connie an d Eddie Richardson of Wytheville; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Bobbi Blankenship of Wytheville; sister, Mary Ann Brown of Radford; brother, Donnie Blankenship of Fairfax; granddaughter, Tasha Nicola Blankenship; stepgrandchildren, Jessica Reffitt, Ricci Reffitt, Carly Robinson, Kate Robinson. Funeral services will be Sunday, 3 p.m., in the chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Amy Oehlschlaeger, with the interment in the St. Luke Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
BOUSMAN, Clinton D., 91, of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount.
BOWMAN, Hoover W., 64, of Claudville, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
BOYER, Robert Edward, 64, of Fries, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, Galax.
CARPER, Robert L., 76, a retired Air Force major and holder of the Air Force Command Pilot rating, who lived in Salisbury, Md., since 1960, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, at his home. Born in Pontiac, Mich., he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Florence Butler Carper. Major Carper enlisted in the Army in 1939 at Salem, Va. In 1942, he graduated from Turner Field, Ga., as a Sergeant Pilot and was assigned to Air Transport Command in Wilmington, Del. He served in North Africa and India during World War II, flying transport aircraft. Returning to the States, he was assigned to SAC, where he flew RB-47 and KC-135 aircraft until retirement in 1960. In Salisbury, he worked as manager and pilot for the fixed base operation. He then worked for State Farm Insurance Company as an agent until retirement in 1985. His wife, Lucy Clark Carper, died in 1988. He is survived by two sons, Robert L. Carper III of Durham, N.C., and Michael R. Carper of Lancaster, Pa.; a sister, Mildred Schaaf of Califon, N.J.; a brother, Charles Carper of Colonial Heights, Va., and five grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bounds Funeral Home, East Main Street, Salisbury, Md., where friends may call one hour prior to the funeral. The Rev. John Mitchell will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, Md. 21803.
CHILDRESS, David M., 70, of Bent Mountain, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ocie Collins Childress of Bent Mountain; two sons, Thomas Childress and David Childress of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three daughters, Mary Tilley of Winston-Salem, Debbie Jones of Kernersville, N.C., and Patricia Speaks of Pfafftown, N.C.; tw o stepsons, Douglas Childress and Richard Linville of Winston-Salem; one sister, Mary M. Newman of Check; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd, with the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Private interment will be in Restvale Cemetery at Copper Hill. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m
COLE, Tressie E., 91, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne, with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
DENNIS, Dr. Bill L. Jr., B.A.D.C., of Roanoke and Wooster, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 20, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Dennis; his parents, Bill L. Dennis Sr. and Faye A. Dennis; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert J. (Bob) and Becky Dennis; two beloved nieces, Courtney and Renee Dennis; and two beloved nephews, Matthew and Mark Dennis, all of Roanoke. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 19, 1997 at 3 p.m. from Oakland Baptist Church. The Rev. Kelly Dampeer will officiate. Memorial gifts may be made to Oakland Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel
DILLARD, Jasper C., (""Bud"") 97, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997 at the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie C. Dillard. Mr. Dillard was a member of the Vinton Baptist Church. Surviving are his daughters, Virginia D. Whitmire, Roanoke Co. and Lucille D. Fuqua, Vinton; also surviving are his granddaughter and husband, Carolyn and Randy Miller; grandsons, Donnie Whitmire and wife, Judy, Tommy and Hazel Fuqua, Barry and Nancy Fuqua, Terry and Rhonda Fuqua; great-grandchildren, Tommy, Chris, Jeff, Ryan, Jamie and Donna Beth Fuqua, Michele and Greg Miller; and step great-granddaughter, Samantha Goins; two sisters, Louise Otey, Ruth Landers; brothers, B. F. Dillard and wife, Lorraine, C.C. Dillard and wife, Frankie, all of Sacramento, Calif.; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Wiley and Emma Holdren. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 1997 at 2 p.m. from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton with the Rev. William E. Hungate officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton is in charge of arrangements.
EUBANK, Sally Putnam, 88, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m. Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
FARMER, Herbert C., 69, of Rugby, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
GREER, Miss Mary Kathrine, 93, of Salem, died Friday, January 10, 1997. Memorial services 11 a.m. Sunday, Jane Morgan Harris Chapel (Stuart Payne Building at Richfield Retirement Community). Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
HALL, Ira Cline, 79, of Troutville, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, at the Rader Daleville Chapel.
HARRELL, Earl G. Sr., 73, of Capron, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Mr. Harrell was the father of Earl G. Harrell Jr. of Roanoke. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Capron Baptist Church, with burial following in the Capron Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.
HARRIS, Edmonia Fuqua, 90, of Montvale, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, Roanoke.
HODGE, Wanda Hartwell, 84, of Salem, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997. She was born in Summers County, W.Va., and was a Salem resident for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest W. Hodge. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Vera Hodge, Ironto, Jerry and Sandra Hodge, Lynchburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Frank Hopkins, Clifton Forge, Janie and Jack Jeffries, Salem, Shelby and Steve Galanes, Salem, Jackie and Ronald Dooley, Roanoke; sister-in-law, Irene Hartwell; brother-in-law, Norvel Turner, both of Hinton, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Monday, January 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas L. Joyce and the Rev. William R. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
HOLST, Mary K. Davis, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997, in Hightstown, N.J. She was a graduate of the University of Richmond and studied in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. She worked for many years in Europe, South America and the United States as a systems analyst. Most recently she was Senior Vice President of Comucomp International. She was predeceased by her father, William H. Davis. She is survived by her husband, Willem Holst; her mother, Carmie F. Davis; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth D. and Bobby L. Clark; a niece and nephew, Melissa E. and Robert D. Clark. A memorial service was held on Thursday, January 16, 1997, in Hightstown, N.J
HOWARD, Granville Martin, (``Marty''), 61, of Radford, died Friday, January 17, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He was the 12th child of McCoy and Lillie B. Howard. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry Company, with 32 years service. He was a member and elder of the Radford Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Sowers Howard, Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory Martin and Sandra Cox Howard, Anthony (Tony) Scott and Pamela Harmon Howard, all of Radford; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane Howard and Brian Stanley, Radford; a sister, Dixie H. Fox, Thornton, Ky.; two brothers, Harry T. Howard, Radford, Dan Howard, Ermine, Ky.; his mother-in-law, May A. Sowers, Radford; three granddaughters, Debra Suzanne Stanley, Allyson Marie and Hollee Danielle Howard; two grandsons, Brandon Michael Stanley, Grayson McCoy Howard. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at the Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 20, at Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.
JACKSON, Irene, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Pembroke Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
JAIN, Ratan C., 84, of Ontario, Canada, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Shakuntala Jain; five sons, Deepak Jain, Charlotte, N.C., Alok Jain, Houston, Texas, Dr. Rajiv Jain, Roanoke, Sanjiv Jain, Canada, Sidharth Jain, Canada; a daughter, Alka Jain, San Francisco, Calif.; a brother, L. C. Jain, India. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 1997 at Lotz Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the India Heritage Societ y, 1330 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem
LANDIS, Edgar Pierce, 72, of Covington, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
LEGETTE, Sadana Virginia, 61, of Radford, died Friday, January 17, 1996. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.
LOGAN, Ellen Morrison, 86, of Roanoke, passed Friday, January 17, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.
LOGAN, Louise Dalton, 72, of Pulaski, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Graveside services 2 p.m. Sunday, Newbern Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons.
MAHONEY, Cecil Guy, 78, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mr. Mahoney was born on July 28, 1918, in Anderson, S.C., a son of the late Eddie Frank Mahoney and Aquilla Compton Mahoney. He was a retired florist of 35 years in Lexington, and was a long-standing member of Lexington Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder until his declining health. He also served in World War II in England with the 155th General Hospital. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Mahoney Irvine. He is survived by his wife, Sarah (``Lovey"") Cook Mahoney of Lexington; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan Mahoney and Robert Moore Alexander of Seaford; a sister, Frances Mahoney Chittum of Richmond; a brother and sister-in-law, John H. and Dorothy Mahoney of Martinsville; a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Alexander, and a grandson, Robert Moore Alexander II, both of Seaford, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 18, 1997, at 4 p.m., at the graveside in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery, Lexington, with Dr. William Klein officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends at their residence after the service. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MAYO, James Lenard, 53, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, January 9, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Willie Mayo, and a brother, Archie B. Mayo. He was a contractor in D.C. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Jamie, Joyce and Tindal Mayo; stepchildren, Terry and Ervin; three grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Stewart of Columbus, Ohio, Shirley Brown and Marvel and Brenda Mayo of Roanoke; brothers, Clarence of D.C., and Nathaniel, William and Frank Mayo of Roanoke; two sisters-in-laws; aunt, Marie Woods; uncles, Tamadge and Edward Childress, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 1997, at Fizer Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Elder Joseph L. Mayo. After the service, family and friends will meet at Marie Woods' home, 803 Hunt Avenue, Apartment 2, Roanoke, 563-1829
MEADOWS, Katherine Blankenship, 74, of Narrows, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
MILLS, Robert Lewis, 62, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, January 16, 1997, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 1997, at the Blacksburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Don McKinney and Dr. Ray Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VA Tech Foundation, School of Architecture, 324 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, Va. 24060, or the Blacksburg Baptist Church, 550 N. Main St., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrang ements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg
MORGAN, Helen Adamson, 78, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 16, 1997 in a local nursing home. A daughter of the late Lafayette and Mary Johnson Adamson, she was born January 9, 1919 in Charleston, W. Va. The family moved to Lexington where she attended the public school. She continued her education at the Apex School of Beauty Culture in Richmond. Mrs. Morgan was a self-employed Cosmetologist in Lexington before becoming a teacher aide in the local school system. She became a member of the Randolph Street United Methodist Church where she was active in the Usher Board and the Florence Wheeler Circle. Her other affiliations include Charter Member of the Hearts Club and the Helping Hand Club. Mrs. Morgan was the widow of the late Edward Bowyer and the late Harry T. Morgan. She was predeceased by two brothers, Earnest and Roy Adamson. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Ann M. and Frank Lindsey, Vineland, N.J.; two grandsons, Michael Lindsey, Millville, N.J. and Marc Lindsey, Esq., Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Norvin and Norman Adamson, Bridgeton, N.J. and Lafayette Adamson, Jr., Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Henderson, Lexington, and Mrs. Pearline Davis, Atlanta, Ga.; one granddaughter-in-law; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends may call at the Adamson residence, 10 Marble Avenue at any time and at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. The body will be moved to the church at 12:00 noon on Monday where friends may pay their respects until service time. The funeral service will be held at the Randolph Street United Methodist Church on Monday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Willie E. Butler, Minister. Interment will follow in Eve rgreen Cemetery. J.B. Lewis Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
OLLIE, Jimmie Calloway, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
PERKINS, Betty Whitehead, 65, of Covington, died January 16, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
RADER, Lorena Virginia, 87, of Roanoke, formerly of Troutville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 16, 1997. She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosa Rader, Troutville. She is survived by one sister, Gertrude (Trudy) Scott, Roanoke; a special friend, Rowena Dillenger, Richmond; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 1997 at the Rader Daleville Chapel with Pastor Robert Alderman officiating. Burial will follow in Troutville Cemetery.
REED, James R., 55, of Cedar Grove, W.Va., died Thursday, January 16, 1997, at C.A.M.C. General Division, Charleston, W.Va., after a short illness. He was a native of Copperston, W.Va., in Wyoming County. He was a disabled coal miner, having worked for Allied Chemical Co. He was an Army Veteran, a Protestant, and a member of the V.F.W., and the Moose Lodge #2346 of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Walker Reed, Oceana, W.Va.; his wife, Sigrid Bergler Reed, Cedar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Karen Reed, Goodview Va.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathey and Mike Hardy, Wirtz, Va., Sonya S. and Robert Keenan, Cedar Grove, and Pamela Reed Montgomery, Moneta, Va.; grandchildren, Courtney Hardy, Emma and Kean Montgomery, Jessica Kennan, Dennis, Aaron, Brandon and Jason Reed; two brothers, Clinton and Richard Reed, both of Coleman, Fla.; two sisters, Darlene and James Powell, Coleman, Fla., Rita and Johnny Blankenship, Oceana, W.Va.; one special friend, ``Bubba."" Services will be held on Monday, January 20, 1997, at 11 a.m., from the Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Cedar Grove, with the Rev. Gary Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 at Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove.
REED, Victor Williamson Jr., 85, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Memorial service Saturday, January 25, 2 p.m.,Union United Methodist Church, Bedford County.
RETTINGER, Marvin Herman, 72, of Buchanan, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Mr. Rettinger was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist Church and an avid farmer. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Entsminger; a niece and spouse, Raymolene and Price Simpson; and nephew a nd spouse, Harold Jr. and Janet Entsminger, all of Buchanan; five great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and two great-great-nieces. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 1997, at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill Creek Baptist Church with Rev. James F. George Jr., Rev. Marsha L. Davidson, and Rev. Harold E. Cook Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Buchanan Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 244, Buchanan, Va. 24066, or the Troutville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 11, Troutville, Va. 24175. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 1046 Main Street, Buchanan
ROBINSON, Zollie, 77, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997, at his residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Elder Clarence Bowersocks, Pastor Denny Clark, Pastor Mike Vest, and Pastor Rocky Dalton, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the New River Valley Hospice, 111 West Main Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
SIMPKINS, Dorothy Marie, 69, of Ripplemead, died Thursday, January 16, 1997 in Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. B orn in Giles County, she was a daughter of the late Snow and Mary Howell Hopkins. She was the wife of the late Elmer Louis Simpkins. Surviving are five sons, James D. Simpkins, Narrows, William B. Simpkins, Dublin, Roger Dale Simpkins, Eggleston, Jeffrey Wayne Simpkins, Barren Springs, and David Allen Simpkins, Craigsville; three daughters, Wanda Sue Justice, Jenkins, Ky., Brenda Faye Carson, Blacksburg, and Donna Kay Lindberg, Antioch, Ill.; three brothers, Herbert (Buddy) Hopkins, Roanoke, Leo Hopkins, Roanoke, and Henry Hopkins, Springdale; two sisters, Stella Wright, Blacksburg, and Ruby Clear, Youngstown, Fla.; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 20, 1997 in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St., Pembroke, Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
SISK, Glenn Sanford, (``Dude''), 68, of Northwinds Apartments, Wytheville, died Thursday, January 16, 1997. Graveside service Sunday, 1 p.m., at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from noon until service time at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville.
SMIKLE, John William, 46, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
SMITH, Emily Rucker, 88, of Salem, died Friday, January 17, 1997. A native of Lynchburg and she had worked many years as a Registered Nurse and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem. Survivors include her husband, Dexter N. Smith; five nieces and 1 nephew. A funeral Eucharist Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, with the Dr. W. Melvin Maxey and the Rev. Harman Smith officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Lynchburg. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153 or the Good Samaritan Hospice
THORNTON, Dorothy Morrison, 76, of Narrows, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
UMBERGER, Dorothy Miller Dalton, 72, of Route #1, Barren Springs, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997, at her home. She was born December 24, 1924 in Middleboro, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Curt Miller and Clemen Miller. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Elias Dalton and Malcolm Umberger. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret (Chick) Quesenberry, Barren Springs, Sharon and Russell Orange, Forest; son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Kathryn Dalton, Indian Valley; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Dennis Wayne Dickson officiating. Interment will follow in the Shockley Family Cemetery, Route #100, Hillsville. Visiting will be any time Saturday after 3 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements.
VIA, Wiley Alexander, 59, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 1997. Mr. Via was a professional engineer with Reynolds Metals for 31 years. He is survived by his wife, Peggy C. Via; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanine V. and Robert Parks; sisters, Marie Shepherd and Doris Donahue; brother, Ray R. Via, and granddaughter, Paige Alexandra Parks. His remains rest at Morrissett Fune ral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Route 10), Richmond, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in Dale Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Stockton Memorial Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 42025, Richmond, Va. 23224
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