ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, January 19, 1997 TAG: 9701200064
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
BAILEY, Lonnie Eugene, 33, of Check passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.
BANDY, Clyde Linden, SFC, U.S. Army (Ret.), 66, of Savannah, Ga., died Saturday, January 18, 1997, at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., and was retired from the U.S. Army with 24 years of service, which included Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Korean American United Methodist Church of Savannah. Surviving are his wife, Yong Suk Bandy of Savannah; his mother, Mrs. Minnie C. Bandy of High Point, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Butterworth of Vinton, Va., and Mrs. Sadie Hagy of High Point, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home in Savannah. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, with interment following in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
BEEGHLY, Urias B., 81, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Ebenezer Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.
BROWN, Agnes Morgan, 96, of Blacksburg, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Belspring Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.
BROWN, Dorothy Farmer, 79, of Salem, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. She was a Salem resident for the past 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh B. Brown Jr., She was a member of the Salem Lioness Club and attended Edgewood Christian Church. Ms. Brown was a graduate of the Lewis Gale School of Nursing and a former Director of Nursing at Pulaski County Hospital. She is survived by her sister, Inez Farmer St. Clair of Salem; and Madeline (Bunny) Micov of Dublin; she is also survived by nieces, Ann St. Clair, Sargent and Carol St.Clair Davis of Salem; Nancy Micov Norris of Oriental N.C.; and Agnes Micov Lilly of Chesterfield, Va. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel, Monday, January 20, 1997 at 11 a.m. with Larry Atkin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dublin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends, Sunday, January 19, 1997 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
CAMDEN, Betty Jo, 44,of Lexington, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Timber Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
DAVIS, Arthur D., 71, of Avon Park, Fla. died Friday, January 17, 1997 at his residence. He was a native of Callaway, Va., having lived there for 22 years. He moved to Florida in 1962 and retired from the U.S. Navy after 23 years of service in 1966 becoming a Correctional Officer for the State of Florida and retired from A.P.C.I. after 20 years of service in 1986. He was a member of the American Legion Post #69, Avon Park; V.F.W. Post #9853, Avon Park; Arcadia Lodge #66, F & A.M., Arcadia, Fla. He is survived by his mother, Cora L. Branecky, Roanoke; two sons, Arthur D. Davis Jr., Rocky Mount, John L. Davis, Avon Park, Fla.; two daughters, Audrey J. Cloud, Avon Park and Angela D. White, Avon Park; brother, Troy D. Davis, Spain; two grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 at the Fountain Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish contribute to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid Florida, Inc. 245 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Fla. 33870. Arrangements by Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Park, Fla.
DEAN, William Ashley, of Belleair Bluff, Fla., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 5, 1997 at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Smith Dean; sons, Billy Allen Dean, Dale Robinson Dean, Belleair Bluff; daughter, Willena Sue Dean DeLong, Roanoke; two brothers in Florida, one brother in Tennessee; five grandchildren. Bill and Charlotte raised their family in Roanoke and moved to Florida twenty five years ago where they later retired. We will miss our loving husband, father, brother, and hold his memory in our hearts until we see him again with our Lord Jesus.
EDMUNDS, Alvin B., 90, of Gretna, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
EDMUNDS, Alvin B., 90, of Gretna, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
FRANKLIN, Henry Elmer, 95, of Radford, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997, at Heritage Hall Health Care Cen ter. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry and a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Radford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie M. Franklin. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie F. Elliott of Waleska, Ga., and Mrs. Martha F. Scott of Kernersville, N.C.; seven brothers, Tom, Virgil, Jeff, Mutt and Quinton Franklin of Radford, and Coy and Van Franklin of Dublin; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 1997, at 11 a.m., at First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Radford, with Pastor Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow in Pentecostal Conference Cemetery at Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to American Heart Association or to First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Second and Ingles Streets, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
HALL, Ira Cline, 79, of Troutville, died Friday, January 17, 1997. He was a member of the VFW Post #1841 and is survived by one son, Danny L. Hall, Salem; three daughters, Wanda Booher, Salem, Dreama H. Tompkins, Reidsville, N.C., Kathy H. Clemons, Roanoke; two sisters, Helen Bishop, Cloverdale, Flora Gusler, Roanoke; fourteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Rader Daleville Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
HARRIS, Edmonia Fuqua, 90, of Montvale, passed away Thursday, January 16, 1997. She was born in Bedford County to the late James Anthony and Mattie Holland Fuqua. She attended the public schools of Bedford County. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the Full Gospel Holiness Church, Montvale. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband, Brooks Harris and one son, James E. Harris Sr. Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Elder Samuel A. (Estell) Wade, Roanoke; three daughters, Iona Williams, Missouri (Lee) Saunders both of Montvale and Kitty Wright of Washington D.C.; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Peery will officiate with the interment in the Montvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
HICKMAN, Gordon Spencer, 86, of Lexington, died Saturday, January 18, 1997, at Shenandoah Valley Health Care Facility. Born on July 30, 1910, in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late John William Hi ckman and Rosanna Sorrells Hickman. Mr. Hickman was a retired concrete finisher and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Rachel M. Hickman of Lexington; three daughters, Alice H. Garrett, Peggy H. Carter and Sandra H. Hatcher of Lexington; three sons, Ted D. Hickman and Ray N. Hickman of Lexington and Larry A. Hickman of Buena Vista; 13 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997, from Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer A.R.P. Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Buena Vista or Lexington Life Saving Crews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Harrison Funeral Home.
HIGGINBOTHAM, Demah Jacob, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997 at Lewis Gale Hospital. He is the son of the late Wilhelmina W. and Demah Jacob Higginbotham Sr. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on January 26, 1914. Mr. Higginbotham, known as D.J., was a charter member of Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was the founder and Board Chairman of Corrugated Container Corporation. He was a member of Cave Spring Masonic Lodge No. 230, Kazim Temple and was co-founder of the Kazim Fire Brigade. He was a past member of the Kazim Klown Unit, Big Lick Kiwanis, Gideons International, and the Salem Craig County Camp. Mr. Higginbotham is survived by his wife, Harriett R. Higginbotham of fifty-seven years; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald A. and Ella P. Higginbotham, David D. and Rita W. Higginbotham, Paul R. and Martha B. Higginbotham, Gerald J. and Doris P. Higginbotham, John H. and Shelly S. Higginbotham; sisters, Virginia Watkins, Omaha, Neb., and Jessee Chittenden, Ottumwa, Iowa. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Melissa Higginbotha m, Heather Higginbotham, Sarah Higginbotham, Ann Higginbotham, Elizabeth Higginbotham, Jacob Higginbotham, Joseph Higginbotham, Lindsay Higginbotham, Luke Higginbotham, and Rachel Higginbotham. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 4608 Brambleton Ave., S.W. with the Rev. Mark A. Graham officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Gideons International, 516 Chamberlain Lane, Salem, Va. 24153. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 1997 at Oakey's South Chapel.
HYLTON, James Ace, 80, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997, in a Galax hospital. Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Belle Hylton, and Walker and Peggy Hylton of Meadows of Dan and Doris Hylton of Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Ray Mabery of Willis, Ethel an d Edd Hooper of Ridgeway, Beulah and Cecil Spencer of Fieldale, Eveleen Keith of Meadows of Dan and Annie Pack of Collinsville; a sister-in-law, Helen Hylton of Willis, and four special nieces, Becky Hylton, Judy Stanley, Bonnie Roten and Rena McAlexander. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, with the Rev. Willie Meraz officiating. Burial will be in the Hylton Cemetery in Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Maberry Funeral Home
INGLES, Frances McCalla, 83, of Radford, passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997 at Wheatland Hills Retirement Center. She was born in Sugar Creek, N.C. on June 12, 1913 the daughter of the late Rev. Walter R. and Frances Alexander McCalla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Andrew Lewis Ingles; and a son, William McCalla Ingles. She was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church of Radford and served as both an Elder and a Deacon. Mrs. Ingles served on the Radford City School Board for a number of years and was an active member of the Radford Community Hosptial Auxillary. She was a graduate of Agnes Scott College, and received a Masters Degree from the University of Virginia. She attended Tulane University School of Medicine. She taught at both Agnes Scott College and at Radford College. Survivors include one daughter and her husband, Mary Ingles and Michael Barbour of Dublin; one son and wife, Andrew L. and Brenda Ingles Jr. of Alpharetta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Micah Barbour and Becky and Beth Ingles. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 at the Presbyterian Church of Radford with the Rev. Wendell Manuel officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Radford, 201 Fourth St., Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.
JOHNSON, Helen Smith, 97, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 17, 1997. She was a long time member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Douglas Johnson; her parents, Darian and Susie Merriman Smith; her four brothers, Mack, Orin, Jim, and Russell Smith; and her four sisters, Maye Newcomb, Eva, Irene and Pauline Smith. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Howard Edwards, Roanoke; grandson and his wife, Barry and Eileen Edwards, Elliston; granddaughter, Donna Edwards Darnell, Roanoke; two great-granddaughters, Dana Edwards and Ashleigh Darnell both of Roanoke; brother and his wife, Paul and Clara Smith, Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Nellie Smith, Roanoke, Gillie Smith, Boones Mill; numerous nieces and nephews including a devoted niece, Joanne Pembelton, Stevensville; a beloved friend, Thomas Darnell, Troutville; and many other friends of Roanoke and Henry Co. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 from Oakey's North Chapel. Jim Perry will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
KESSINGER, Lottie Scott, 86, of Newport, died Saturday, January 18, 1997, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born December 31, 1910, in Spruce Run to the late Charlie and Audry Kirk Scott. She was a member of Newport Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Howard Kessinger. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Cecil H. and Lula W. Kessinger of Newport; one daughter and son-in-law, Cleo K. and James Trott of New Castle; five grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Mae Long or Newport and Georgia S. DeVusser of Radford, and one brother, Harold Scott of Pearisburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 1997, at 1 p.m., at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. James Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call after 12 noon and the family will receive friends on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
KING, Eldred Floyd, 72, of Christiansburg, died Friday, January17, 1997 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired steel worker and is survived by his wife, Thelma King; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Linda King, Baltimore, Md.; a grandson, Barton Jakeob King, Baltimore; a daughter, Barbara King; and a sister, Jane Pannell, Christiansburg. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. Private interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. There will be no night visitation
LEGETTE, Sadana Powell, 61, of Radford, died Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
LEONARD, Lloyd S., (Bud) 74, Chesapeake, Va; died Friday, January 17, 1997 at Chesapeake Health Care Nursing Home. He is survived by one sister, Opal Sink of Chesapeake, Va; brother, Perry Leonard of Culpeper, Va; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, January 20, 1997 at 11 a.m. Vaughan-Guynn Chapel. Interment, Newman-Cemetery. The Rev. Al Forsythe and Clayton Sweet will be officiating.
LOGAN, Ellen Morrison, 86, of Roanoke, passed away in a Salem ReHab Center on Friday, January 17, 1997. She was the widow of Willie N. Logan. She was a member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Deaconess Board. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Andrea Logan; one daughter and son-on-law, Christine and John Powell, all of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Emory Alexander; one brother and sister-in-law, W. Leonard and Maurice Morrison of Salem; brother-in-law, Leroy Logan; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Taylor and Helen Logan, three granddaughters, Dr. Sherry Crump, Atlanta, Ga; Ms. Lisa Crump, Virginia Beach, Va; and Ms Holly Logan, Albany, Ga; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 11 a.m. Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Cedric Malone, officiating with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 20, 1997 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MEADOWS, Katherine Blankenship, 74, of 406 Locust Street, Narrows, died Friday, January 17, 1997 at her residence. A life long resident of Giles County, she was born on October 17, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Gilbert Houston and Gladys Helen Stebar Blankenship. She was a member of the Woodland Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald E. Blankenship, William H. Blankenship and Gilbert H. Blankenship, Jr. and a sister, Donetta Jean Henson. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert J. Meadows, Narrows; a son Robert Meadows of Narrows; two brothers, Gary Blankenship, Baltimore, Md; and Billy E. Blankenship, Pulaski, Va; four sisters, Sylvia Lilly, Peterstown, WV; Helen Greenleaf, and Viola Hanes, both of Pearisburg, Va; Madeline Gautier, Narrows; two grandsons, Robert L. Meadows, Jr. of Williamsburg, Va; and Michael W. Meadows of Bayonne, N.J.; two great-grandchilden, Katherine Lee Meadows and Shane Meadows, both of Williamsburg, VA. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral service in Narrows with Rev. Stanley Harvey officiating. Concluding services will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Sunday, January 19, 1997 evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
MINTER, Isaac J. Jr., 42, of Washington D.C. formerly of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. He was preceded in death by his father Isaac Jerry Minter Sr., He is survived by his mother, Mattie L. Minter of Roanoke; three sisters, Joyce A. Cotton of Roanoke; Belinda Barkster of Front Royal; Vikki Minter of Roanoke; two brothers-in-law, Dale Barkster of Front Royal; and Gary Cotton of Roanoke; four nieces, Patrice, Stephanie, Alysia Barkster all of Front Royal and Carmen Cotton of Roanoke; two aunts, Mary Minter and Julie Hackley of Roanoke; A very special friend Paul Thompson of Washington D.C. A host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
MOORE, Mabel Sifford, 70, of Dublin, died Saturday, January 18, 1997 at a Pulaski hospital. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy M. Dyer. Surviving are her husband, Warren E. Moore of Dublin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jacki e and Brenda Moore of Christiansburg, Eddie and Vicki Moore of Lynchburg; daughter, Karen Tolbert of Moneta; her mother, Annie Sifford of Parrott; a brother, Leroy Sifford of Radford; four sisters, Ruth Gravley, Mollie Nester, Barbara Foster, and Sue Bullion all of Parrott; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, from the First Pentacostal Holiness Church in Radford with the Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 1997 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home
OTTAWAY, James Edward Sr., 86, of Fincastle, passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997 at his home formerly from Sherrill, N.Y. he was an Alumni of Sherrill High School Dean Academy in Franklin Mass. He was a graduate of VPI Class of1935 on a full football scholarship. Jim was a World War II Veteran he served as Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre and was Lt. Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Mr. Ottaway was President of Checker Cab and Avis Rent A-Car for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, Edna J. (Jodie), sons and wives, James E. (Jimmie) Jr. and Glenda of Clarksville, Va; C. P. Tom and Nancy of Charlotte N.C.; G. A. (Greg) of Lawrenceville, Ga; Jeffrey (Jeff) and Martha of Roanoke; John Lindsay Thomas and Ann of Richmond, Jo Thomas Haas and Stewart of Douglasville, Ga; seven grandchildren, four great-grand children, one sister, Helen O. Helmer of Oneida, N.Y.; brother, John P. Ottaway, Huntsville, Ala; numerous nieces and nephews. Member of the Roman Catholic Faith. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by fathe r Lawrence J. Mullaney at the Church of Transfiguration, Fincastle, Va. on Monday January 20, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery of Fincastle. Vigil Service, Sunday, January 19, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rader Daleville Chapel. Family will receive friends after service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of Transfiguration or General Hospice of Roanoke. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
QUILLEN, Eunice Virginia P., of 212 Dora Highway, Pulaski, died Friday morning, January 17, 1997 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Smyth County (Seven Mile Ford) on January 17, 1906, and was the da ughter of the late Robert Andy Phipps and Lillie Mae Reedy Phipps. She was a retired nurse at Fork Union in Baltimore, Md. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwight S. Quillen and by one son, Robert McCready. She was Presbyterian by faith. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, Marion; one sister, Mrs. Stella Ryburn, Macon, Ga.; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Sunday at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
REEVES, Everett Bradley, 67, of Marion, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home, Marion.
SCOTT, Margaret M. 75, of Marion, Va. died Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion, Va.
SPENCE, James Milton, 74, of Floyd, passed away Saturday, January 18, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Mildred Spence of Germany; his mother, Tillie Spence of Willis; two brothers, Allen Spence of Willis and Trenton Spence of Claudeville, and three sisters, Belva George of Galax, Corinna Dougill of Fancy Gap and Nelderee Reynolds of Floyd. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Cemetery in Willis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Maberry Funeral Home
STEWARD, Michael W., 37, of Macon, Ga., died Thursday, January 16, 1997. A native of Wichita, Kan., he was a Virginia Peninsula resident from 1966 to 1987. Mr. Steward worked as a regio nal manager with Combined Insurance Company in Atlanta, Ga. He was a member of Denbigh Boulevard Church of Christ. He was a 1977 graduate of Menchville High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Tennessee in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Janet Elaine Steward; his parents, Jerry W. and Joyce M. Steward of Newport News, Va., and two sisters, Lou Ann S. Almond of Lynchburg, Va., and Deborah Marie S. Robertson of Gloucester, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Denbigh Boulevard Church of Christ by Charles Tucker Jr. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Macon.
TAYLOR, Dorothy Warner, 79, of Roanoke, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil John Taylor. Surviving include her two sisters, Evelyn Warner Stiff and Annie Warner Tucker; brother, Jesse Carl Warner Jr. and his wife, Luria H. Warner; several nieces and nephews; special nephews and nieces, Eddy A. and Peggy G. Murray, William W. Kopcial, Leslie B. Tucker, Roger E. Warner. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 in Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m Sunday
TERRY, Lolene Ingram, 78, of Ferrum, died Saturday, January 18, 1997. Mrs. Terry was a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie Prillaman Ingram and was also preceded in death by her husband, John Terry and one brother, Ervin Ingram. Mrs. Terry was retired from E.I. Dupont with 35 years of service. Survivin g are one daughter, Pat Carter of Henry; one granddaughter and her husband, Lisa and Mike McCaul of Siler City, N.C.; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Frank Adams of Ferrum; three stepsons; and three nieces. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 20, 1997 from the Lynch Funeral Chapel with the Rev. M.G. Goodpasture officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ferrum. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount
VIA, Betty Maxine, 70, of Sanford, Fla., claimed her eternal victory on Thursday, December 26, 1996. Betty was originally from Roanoke but moved to Florida over 30 years ago, where she and her husband owned and operated Via Ceramics. She loved the Blue Ridge mountains. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a one-time employee of Fink's Jewelers. Betty was the daughter of Oscar Bennington Via and Mabel Richeson Via of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Alley Via. Also preceding her in death were five siblings, Nina Yvonne Via, Randolph and Rudolph Via, Edsel Eugene and Guy Carlton Via, all of Roanoke. Surviving family includes two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Carr Via and Elizabeth Long Via, both of Roanoke; special niece and nephews, Lynn and Mary Via, Richard and Joan Via, Gayle and Kenneth Patterson, Gary and Nancy Via, and Michael Via, all of Roanoke; four great-nieces; and five great-nephews of Roanoke; one great-great-niece, Pennsylvania. Betty never had children but had a special way of making her niece and nephews feel like they were one of her own. She taught us to fish and play pinochle (and how to know when Uncle Jim was cheating!). She taught us to laugh at ourselves and we cherish the memories we have of her. We will never forget. Rest in Peace, Betty. We love you.
WINGATE, Vilas M., 91, of Galax, Va; passed away Friday, January 17, 1997. Funeral service Monday, January 20, 1997 at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va.
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