ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Monday, February 3, 1997 TAG: 9702030086
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AUSTIN, Era McGhee, 97, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
BERGER, Margie Davis, 64, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BOONE, Merle R., 84, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
BOWMAN, Alma Mae Hiatt, 71, of Martinsville, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
BOYD, Juanita Church, 79, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, February 1, 1997 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Elton L. Boyd and was retired from Virginia Tech. Surviving are one daughter, Norma Jean Hurd, Topeka, Ka; two grandchildren, Tami Hurd, Topeka, Ka., Michael Hurd, Leawood, Ka.; three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Shelby, and Spencer; and a sister, Gertrude Vaughan, Philadelphia, Pa. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne . Friends may call after noon Monday at Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there Monday from 6 to 8 p.m
BROYLES, A. Kent, 92, of Marion, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.
CARNEY, Walter J., 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 2, 1997 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Claire S. Carney; a daughter, Sheila C. Bullock, Midlothian, Va.; grandchildren, Paige B. Herring, Greensboro, N.C., Bryan H. Bullock, Richmond, Va.; great-grandchildren, Christopher Herring and Brandon He rring; brother, Francis Carney, Ellenton, Fla. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Andrews Catholic Church followed by family visitation, 3302 Christian Ave., N.W. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Parkinsen Disease University of Va. Medical Center, Dept. of Neurology McKim Hall Room 2026, Hospital Dr., Charlottesville, Va. 22908. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel
CHESHIRE, Harry B. Jr., (``Gus""), 86, of Martinsville, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
COWLEY, Harry P., 90, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997. Mr. Cowley was a member of Memorial Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his son, George William Cowley, and is survived by his wife, Gaynelle Cowley; his daughter, Peggy Allen Stem of Roanoke, and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with Pastor Ken Studer officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be given to Memorial Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Roanoke Chapel
EANES, Wade O., 68, of Gretna, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Tuesday, Piney Fork Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
ELVIN, Thomas William, 53, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 2, 1997, at his residence. He was the husband of Aleta Terry Elvin. Mr. Elvin was born March 1, 1943, in Roanoke to the late George B. Elvin and the late Mary (``Polly"") Strickler Elvin. He was an engineer at Framatome Technologies Inc. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501, or to a charity of your choice. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 804-237- 9424
HENDERSON, Julian E., (``Dude""), 86, of Blacksburg, died Friday, January 31, 1997 at Greenwood Assisted Living Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 at the First Church of God, Blacksburg. The Rev. Ronald E. Putnam of the First Church of God, Blacksburg, the Rev. Mark Tencher of Staunton, and the Rev. Donn Sunshine of the First Church of God, Radford will officiate. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
HENLEY, Martha Grimes, 92, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, January 31, 1997, in Radford Community Hospital. She was born January 21, 1905, in Carroll County, and was preceded in death by her husband, Van Burren Henley. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, February 3, 1997, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, with interment in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
McCLANAHAN, William Patrick Sr., 50, of Pulaski, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
MOULSE, Wayne Stanley, 66, of Salem, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. He retired from General Electric Company in Salem in 1996 with 40 years of service. He was a member of IUE #161, a member and Past Master of Taylor Lodge #23 A.F.&A.M. and a member of OES #161 in Salem. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Douglas and May Wertz Moulse, and a nephew, Jerry Reich. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gay Carter Moulse; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory C. and Beverly R. Moulse, and Brandon D. and Wendy J. Moulse of Salem; three daughters and sons-in-law, L. Annette and J. Howard Turner of Troutville, Susan G. and Ray Thompson of Salem, and Sharon M. and C. Brian Kidd of Roanoke; one sister and brother-in-law, Loretta M. and Kolmer Reich of Roanoke; five grandsons, Tyler L. Nolen, Jordan B. Turner, Carter F. Doyle, Christopher Wayne Kidd and Nicholas H. Kidd; a granddaughter, Nicole E. Doyle, and two nieces and families. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. William Davis officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park, with Masonic rites conducted at the graveside by Taylor Lodge #23 A.F.&A.M. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Order of Eastern Star #161 conducting service s at 7:30.
MUNDY, Harry Bell, 72, of Pearisburg, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home.
PRUITT, Lois Joe, 93, of Mount Airy, Md., formerly of Grayson County, Va., died Thursday, January 30, 1997. Arrangements were handled by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
ROWLAND, Carl Owen Sr., (``Joe""), 61, of Gretna, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Piney Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
SHUPE, Aaron Karl, 39, of 816 Hugh Avenue, Roanoke, died Saturday, February 1, 1997, at Gladys Spellman Nursing Home in Cheverly, Md. He was the son of Betty Jane Shupe of Roanoke and the late Garland Wiley Shupe. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at the Woodlawn Cemetery mausoleum in Bluewell, W.Va., with the Rev. Harold Russell officiating. Rodriguez Funeral Home of Pocahontas, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
SPANGLER, Clara Vest, 101, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, February 2, 1997. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Mary Vest, Copper Hill; two daughters-in-law, Velma Spangler and Mary Nester both of Floyd; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchidren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd. Friends may call after 4 p .m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
STATON, Claudine W., 91, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens Group of Waverly Place Baptist Church. She was a retired cafeteria worker from the Roanoke City Public Schools. She was the widow of William Talmadge Staton. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Betty S. and Sonny Long of Troutville; tw o grandchildren and their spouses, Jean and Todd McGuire of LaPlata, Md., and William and Julie Long of Largo, Fla.; a great-grandson, Talon McGuire, and a great-granddaughter, Jessica Long. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, with the Rev. John W. Fox and the Rev. Wayne C. Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
TERRELL, Alexander Arthur II, 51, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 2, 1997. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
VIA, Robert Leonard, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997. Mr. Via is survived by his wife, Mary Via of Roanoke; children, Juanita Sanchez, Marshall, Mich., Robert Luther Via, New Castle, Fleeta Aileen Caldwell, Covington, Mary Harris Austin, Daleville; eight grandchildren; two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Derry Gray and the Rev. Bruce Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
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