ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, January 31, 1997 TAG: 9701310082
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AYERS, Linda Delphene, 51, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 1997. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Leigh Ayers. She is survived by a son, Keith Ayers; special friend, George Hylton; former husband, Roy W. Ayers; mother, Melda S. Alexander; brothers, James E. Alexander Jr., W. Michael Alexander; sisters, Christene Montgomery and Shirley Alexander; special aunt, Dixie Lee Howard. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 1997 at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank W. Feathe r officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel.
BARKER, Sarah Evalee Goodman, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Akard Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn.
BAYS, Elizabeth Edrie, 89, of Rt. 3, Bedford, passe d away Thursday, January 30, 1997 in a local nursing home. She was born in Bedford County on September 12, 1907, a daughter of the late Joseph Bruce Craghead and Lily Lipscomb Craghead. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hill G. Bays and a son, Robert Bays. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, J. B. and Peggy Bays and Donald and Sandy Bays of Bedford; a daughter, Edrie Bays, Salem; a brother, Clinton Craghead, Moneta; two sisters, Alma Obenchain, Moneta, Ruth St.Clair, Hardy; seven grandchildren, Bruce Bays, Mike Bays, Robin Pittman, Jeff Bays, Donsan Bays, Jeff Jackson, Paul Jackson; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 1, 1997, at 2 p.m. from Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Mike Jones, with interment in Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight form 7 to 9 p.m. and request that those wishing to make contributions may consider the Baptist Childrens Home, Salem.
BOLT, Vernon R., 64, of Stuart, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Sunday, McKee Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
BOWMAN, Nellie Dalton, 61, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
CLAYTON, Catherine Mary Chapman, 74, of Lexington, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Memorial services will be private. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
COOK, Raymond S., Jr., 57, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, from the Snow Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Oscar Scales officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church on Saturday, one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service.
CRAWFORD, Mary Virginia McGraw, 62, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997. She was predeceased by her husband, George Harold Crawford, Virginia Beach. Surviving are her mother-in-law, Elonior Crawford, Virginia Beach; sister-in-law, Via McGraw, Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Jim Patterson officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
DILL, Ora Vane, (``Pat''), 88, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997. She was the widow of Don Dill. Mrs. Dill was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and a retired beautician. She is survived by sisters, Fannie M. Austin, Roanoke, Beulah M. Lovell, Roanoke; brother, G. T. Moran, Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
DONOVANT, Lucy Elizabeth, 86, of Martinsville, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, McKee Funeral Service Chapel. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
DOWNEY, William Garfield, 73, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
FIELDS, Marie Bland, 69, of Abingdon, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.
GEARHEART, Charles William, (``Bill""), 73, of Craig County, and formerly of Salem, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. He was employed by John H. Hampshire, Inc. for many years and retired as president of Acoustical Services, Inc. Mr. Gearheart was a lifetime member of the Salem Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris fellow. He was also a member of the New Hope Union Church and of the Upper Craig's Creek Volunteer Fire Department, both in Craig County. He raised black Angus cattle and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Gearheart is survived by his wife, Dorothy Duncan Gearheart; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Robertson, Ann and Jimmy Harrell; grandsons and wives, Craig and Kim Robertson, David and Debra Robertson; granddaughter, Jennifer Robertson; great-grandchildren, Michael, David, Amber, Karly, and Cody Robertson, all of Craig County. He is also survived by brothers, John of Floyd, Robert of Winchester, Gene of Massachusetts, Jimmy of Florida, Jack of Roanoke; sisters, Margie Wyse of Ohio, Helen Guthrie and Betty Shockley, both of Salem; many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel at 12 noon on Saturday with the Rev. R.C. Wagner officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the UCC Volunteer Fire Department, Rt. 1 Box 566-C, Catawba, VA 24070. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
GREEN, Thelma Lee Hambrick, 87, of Richmond, died at home on Wednesday, January 29, 1997, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Roanoke. She attended Memphis State University and the University of Tennessee, and was a retired employee of Miller & Rhoads. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church for 42 years and was a choir member, Sunday School teacher and youth counselor. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rev. W. Julius Green; two sons, Donald Reeves Green and his wife, Tricia, and Douglas Lee Green and his wife, Jane; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Blanche Hudgins and Helen Gearheart of Roanoke, and Ellen Williams of Memphis, Tenn. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 828 Buford Rd. Interment will be at Dryfork Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dryfork.
HYPES, Ralph Gordon, 67, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997. He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Nuckles, two sons, Rick Hypes and John Hypes, brothers, Paul Hypes, Emory Hypes, Alvin Hypes and Romaine Roberts. Seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, dear friends, Minnie E. Donald and family, former employer, Dave Hill. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Daleville Cemetery with the Rev. Chester Carter officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke.
JANSONS, Emilija Goldmans, 89, of Rt. 3, Bedford, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at her residence. She was born in Riga, Latvia on October 5, 1907, a daughter of the late Janis Goldmans and Agnes Bauman Goldmans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolfs Otto Jansons. She is survived by three daughters, Arija Ekstrom, Bedford, Diana Kuskevic, Hamilton, Ontario, Regina Jan sons, Huntington Beach, CA.; one sister, Zelma Baskers, Kalamazoo, MI.; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A service will be held at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home on Friday at 5 p.m., with Pastor Gary K. Scheidt officiating. The family is receiving friends following the service at 6 p.m. at their residence, Rt. 3 Box 70, Bedford. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford
JARRETT, Dorothy Ferguson, 82, of Edinburg Square, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
JOHNSON, E. Howard, 84, of Abingdon, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.
LAWHORN, Blanche Odell St.Clair Wheeler, 85, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
MASTAW, Gertrude Manuel, 84, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Virginia, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 1997. She is survived by seven children, including a son, Frederick L. Mastaw and wife Judy of Roanoke; 26 grandchildren, including Julie M. Dillon of Roanoke, and 27 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Home, Chula Vista, Calif.
MENGELT, Harry D., 66, of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, January 29, 1997. Funeral Monday, 2 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home.
NORMAN, Edith Daniel, 89, passed away on Thursda y, January 30, 1997, in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Norman spent most of her life at West Point, Va. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Herbert G. Daniel and Ruth Mitchell Daniel of Troutville, and Richard L. Daniel and Estelle Harris Daniel of Finksburg, Md.; two grandsons, Gregory T. Daniel and Christopher L. Daniel; one granddaughter, Karen Daniel Weirich; three brothers, Woodrow Haley of Providence, R.I., Bernard (``Dick"") Haley of Deltaville and William R. (``Buck"") Haley of Richmond, and three sisters, Virginia (``Clemmie"") O'Connell and Olivia (``Polly"") French of Richmond and Burnley Haley Ashley of West Point. She also is survived by two great-grandsons, and numerous nephews and nieces, including a special niece, Margaret Ashley Roberts. The family will receive visitors at Vincent's Funeral Home in West Point from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Martin Kirby at First Baptist Church of West Point at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2. Burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery, West Point. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
PATTON, Anne Hoover Belcher, 69, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away Monday, January 27, 1997, in Logan Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was born April 3, 1927, in Widen, W.Va., to Frederick Bryce and Nellie Virginia Whytsell Hoover. She married Paul A. Patton on April 6, 1947, in Charleston, W.Va. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1976. She married Norris Elwood Belcher on February 2, 1979. They later divorced. Anne was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She made homemaking an art. Her home was always filled with beautiful handmade articles. She was an expert seamstress and cook. Many times her husband, Paul, would bring home guests from the nation's capitol to sample her fried chicken and lemon meringue pie. No matter how short of notice, she always presented the guests with a beautiful dinner, and they never failed to return for more. She was a successful Avon Representative for 16 years. She was a former member of the Cross Lanes Bible Church of Charleston, W.Va., and Lakeside Baptist Church of Roanoke, Va. She attended Grace Baptist Church of Logan as her health permitted. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Pam and David Tolman, Smithfield, Utah, Jeanne L. Patton, Franklin, Idaho. She has eight grandchildren, Sierra Dawn Patton, Franklin, Idaho, David (Mandi) Tolman Jr., Preston, Idaho, Katie Tolman Pickett, Smithfield, Utah, Jeremiah, Judson, Eden, Lincoln and Caleb Tolman, all of Smithfield; five great-grandchildren, Kassie and Tosha Tolman of Blaine, Wash., Levi and D. J. Tolman of Preston, Idaho; Taylor Jackson Pickett, Smithfield, Utah. Also surviving are her sister and seven brothers, Irelene (Ross) Salisbury, Frederick Bryce Hoover, James (Louise) Hoover, all of Nitro, W.Va., David (Rose) Hoover and Conrad (Carol) Hoover, all of Lorraine, Ohio; Herbert (Hope) Hoover, Pratt, W.Va., Ronald Hoover, St. Albaney, W.Va.; Glenn Hoover, Beckley, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Rhett Jackson Tolman; a sister, Edna Hoover, and her husband, Paul Patton. Her last years presented many difficult trials and she fought courageously to stop the progression of her disease. We love you so much, mother, and we will miss you. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997, at Grace Baptist Church, 475 West 600 North, with Pastor Jerry Stonehouse officiating. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cranney Mortuary, 420 East 1800 North. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery, Smithfield, Utah.
ROBERTS, Clarence Leland Jr., 76, of Moneta, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Born in Oregon December 31, 1920, he was a son of the late Clarence L . Sr. and Cora Wilson Roberts. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Leigh and Elizabeth Canterbury. Surviving are his wife, Adella L. Roberts of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Clarence L. III and Sharon Roberts of Hardy; brother, Kenny Roberts of Astoria, Ore.; granddaughter, Nicole Roberts of Portland, Ore.; grandson, Patrick Roberts of Williamsburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta with Father James J. Begley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Building Fund, Resurrection Catholic Church, Route 122, Moneta, Va. 24121. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
SEBASTIAN, Earlie Delmer, 82, of Bassett, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Temple Baptist Church. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home.
SUTHERS, Lloyd W., (``Jake''), 66, of Route 2, Wytheville, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer, was inducted into the Wythe County Sports Hall of Fame, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was the son of the late Albert E. and Betty Williams Suthers. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Kincer Suthers of Wytheville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Linda Suthers, Danny and Tammy Suthers, David and Lisa Suthers, all of Wytheville; one sister, Sue Reardon of Rural Retreat; five brothers, Charles S. Suthers, Earnest B. Suthers, Herman A. Suthers, Thomas R. Suthers, Harold N. Suthers, all of Wytheville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 1997, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Dr. Charles Burnett with interment in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church or to the American Diabetes Association, Virginia Affiliate, 401 8th St., N.E., Suite C, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
TOPPS, Lillie Mae, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
VAUGHN, Harvey Atkins, 63, of Radford, died Tuesday, January 28, 1997. He was a member of the New River Valley Amateur Radio Club, the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club and the Appalachian Repeater Association. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy and a retired employee of Inland Motor Company. Surviving are a daughter, Karen V. Lacks, Vinton; a grandson, Jessie David Lacks, Vinton; two brothers, Carlos C. Vaughn Jr., Richmond, Ralph Vaughn, Radford; three sisters, Vivian Gilbert, Radford, Laverne Layne, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Gaye Clark, Florence, Ky.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Mr. Terry Hodge officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home
WALKER, Mary McClanahan, 96, of Gretna, died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Greenpond Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
WALKER, Nelson Fitzhugh, 96, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Ephesus United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
WELLS, Nannie Mae, 97, of Lafayette, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 30, 1997. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sealy J. Wells Sr.; a son, Sealy J. Wells Jr., and a granddaughter, Carole Sue Grose. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Alls of Lafayette; three grandchildren and spouses, Betty and George Dunn of Lafayette, Larry and Carla Wells of Salem, and Jay and Kathy Wells of Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Becky and Ronnie Raines, Lee and Lisa Dunn, Estelle and Paul Wise, Jason Wells and Johnnie Via; three great-great-grandchildren, Jennifer Raines, Brian Dunn and Darren Dunn; one stepgreat-grandson, Chris Dehart, and one stepgreat-great-grandson, Michael Waters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 1997, at Lafayette United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Lagervald officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 31, 1997, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
WILLIAMS, Frances Stump, 7 0, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, January 29, 1997, at her home. Mrs. Williams was born on December 5, 1926, and was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Zora Morris Stump. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by her husband, John Campbell Williams Jr.; two brothers, Charles and William Stump; and two sisters, Mabel Martin and Virginia Stump. Mrs. Williams formerly worked as a waitress for the Virginian Restaurant and the Holiday Restaurant in Pearisburg for 15 years. She is survived by four daughters, Drema Shadowens of La Vergne, Tenn., Judy Stables of Narrows, Rhonda Tomlin of Lynchburg, and Kathy Stafford of Pearisburg; one son, Bobby Williams of Pearisburg; one brother, Douglas W. Stump Sr. of Palmyra; one sister, Mary Ellen Hobbs of Pearisburg; eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 1, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Merrel Hedrick officiating, with burial following in the Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg.
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