ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 1997 TAG: 9703040106
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
AGNEW, Sadie E. Doss, 69, of Eldercare, Rocky Mount, formerly of Rt. 3 Martinsville, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Wayside Tabernacle Holiness Church, Bassett. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
ALEXANDER, Frances N. (LaPhew), of Rockville, Md., died Saturday, March 1, 1997. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday in the LaPhew Family Cemetery. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, is in charge of local arrangements.
ASBURY, Judy Ann Lee, 46, of 121 Carriage Hill Dr., Pulaski, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on June 26, 1950, the daughter of the late Robe rt E. Lee, Jr. She was a member of the New River Valley Baptist Church, Pulaski, Va. Surviving are her husband, Danny Asbury, Pulaski; son, Keith Asbury, Pulaski; mother, Alice M. Lee, Bluefield, W. Va.; three sisters, Barbara Maculation, Bluefield, Va., Linda Simpson, Russiaville, Ind., Carolyn Williams, Frankfort, Ind..; brother, Robert E. Lee, III, Raleigh, N.C. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the New River Valley Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Adkins officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New River Valley Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Building Fund of the church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
AUSTIN, Berkley 82, of Roanoke, passed Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home Roanoke.
BARROW, Mrs. Oyer T., 82, of Martinsville, died Monday, March 3, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Willis (Bill) Barrow; two sons and a daughter, Willis Connely Barrow of Norfolk, Mrs. Linda Barrow Gusler of Martinsville and Lindsey B. Barrow of Roanoke. Also surviving are a brother, George Turner of Bassett; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Harris of Christiansburg, as well as nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesda y at Martinsville Primitive Baptist Church
BLOCKSTON, Eric Macy, infant son of Rhonda Faye Blevins and Jim Blockston of Red Line, Pa., died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Graveside services 3 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
BREEDEN, Delmas Allen, 50, of Natural Bridge Station, died Saturday, March 1, 1997, at the Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington. Mr. Breeden was born in Rockbridge County on January 9, 1947, and was a son of Welford E. Breeden and Blanche Johnson Breeden of Natural Bridge Station. He worked for Burlington Industries. He was preceded in death by a brother, Verylin Breeden. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three children, Delmas Allen Breeden Jr., Forest, Angela Dawn Breeden, Robert Nicholas Breeden, both of Lexington; two brothers, W. David Breeden and William C. Breeden, both of Natural Bridge Station; and one grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 1 p.m. at the Arnold's Valley Southern Baptist Church, Natural Bridge Station, with Rev. Donald Stine and Rev. Glenn Wright officiating, with burial to follow in the Johnson Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
BROOKS, Nena Belle Brown, 86, of Union Hall, died Saturday, March 1, 1997. She attended Radford College and received her teaching certificate. She taught in the Franklin County School System. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Edgar Brooks, of the home; her children, Edgar Clinton Brooks, of the home, James Euell and Barbara W. Brooks, Chatham, Neva and Donnie Farris, Rocky Mount, Mamie and Mike Browning, Smyrna, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Pam and Dean Ferguson, Anne Farris and her friend, Brian Loomis, Lindsay Farris, Niccole Browning, Shane Browning, Jim Browning, Joshua Browning; one sister, Verneda Dudley, Rocky Mount; two half sisters, Mary Frances Graham, Boones Mill, Virginia Gallagher of Utah; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Woodrow and Edith Brooks, Rocky Mount; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. J. Larry Holland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Glade Hill Rescue Squad, Rt. 1, Box 82, Glade Hill, Va. 24092. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Services, S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
BYRD, Earnest, 70, of Galax, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
CARR, Gene Matthew, 70, of Galax, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Galax City Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
COLLINS, Della M., 72, of Dublin, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dublin Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
COLLINS, Ethel Marie, 71, of Old Orchard Place, P earisburg, died Saturday morning, March 1, 1997 at her home. Born in West Virginia on May 8, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Paul A. and Nannie McDaniel Wickline. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Silven Ray Martin, James William Davis and Clifton Collins and two brothers, John Arden Wickline and Arnold Lee Wickline. Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Kenneth Ray Martin of Narrows, William Frank Davis and wife, Sandra of Narrows, and John Walter Davis and wife, Darlene of Pembroke, Patricia Gwen Klaes and husband, August of Laurel, Md.; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Davis, Daniel Davis, Demi Davis, Ciara Davis and August Claire ``Casey"" Klaes III; and many friends. Memorial services will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997 in the Clendennin Jesus Church near Narrows with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Ms. Collins donated her remains to medical science in the hope of helping further medical knowledge. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Giles County Rescue Squad, Pearisburg, Va. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home.
CRUEY, Ammie Bales, 87, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Sunday afternoon, March 2, 1997. She was born November 2 , 1909 in Falls Mills, Va., the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Bales and Martha Rena Bales. Mrs. Cruey was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison H. Cruey, a son, Raymond H. Cruey, and a grandson, James A. Workman. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne St.Clair (Joyce), Vinton, Doris Workman, Roanoke; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Lester (Ruth), Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. Ollie Chittum, Vinton; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at 2 p.m. from Edgewood Christian Church, with Minister Fred C. Lester, Minister Larry D. Atkin and Minister David W. Workman (grandson) officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4.
DICKSON, Marjorie Beverage, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 3, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Byron Dickson Sr., a member of the DAR, active in amateur golf and very active in duplicate bridge. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church, and a member of the Grand Chapter of OES. Surviving are her son, Byron R. Dickson Jr. of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Byron R. (``Trae"") Dickson III and Gwendolyn Ren Dickson Goodman of Roanoke, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Evergreen Burial Park at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997, with the Rev. Tom Stocks officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Lung Association, 6318 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Suite A-7, Roanoke, Va. 24019. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Tuesday, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m
DODSON, Robert, 86, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, March 1, 1997. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.
EVANS, Rudolph Nelson, 80, of Fries, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
FERGUSON, Anna Vernon Booth, 88, of Vinton, passed away Sunday morning, March 2, 1997. Memorial service noon Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
GRAVES, Carolyn Ann Caldwell, 44, of Christiansburg, died Sunday night, March 2, 1997, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Graves; three children, Ricky W. Caldwell, Gary W. Barker, Karen R. Womack; her parents, Charles E. and Patsy W. Caldwell; two sisters, Linda C. Hinkley, Jean C. Poff; one brother, Charles E. Caldwell Jr.; four grandchildren, all reside locally. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call any time after noon Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m
GUNN, Carol L., 28, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
HAIRSTON, John Early, 79, of Martinsville, died Friday, February 28, 1997. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home Chapel.
HARDY, Bonnie T. 56, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
HARRIS, George Albert, 75, of Martinsville, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements are incomplete, handled by Stanfield-Miller.
HOBSON, Robert Junior, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997. He was born in Bedford to the late Dee and Ada Jennings Hobson. Survivors include three sisters, Elizabeth Clapp, Norfolk, Nannie Preston, Roanoke, and Elsie Reeves, Thaxton; six brothers, Peter S. (Mary) Hobson, Perris, Calif., Dallas E. Hobson, Montvale, Harry R. (Carolyn C.) Hobson, Blue R idge, Melvin Hobson, Philadelphia, Pa., Claude M. (Carolyn) Hobson, and Russell L. (Kathleen) Hobson, both of Montvale; one uncle, Walter Jennings, Thaxton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Rev. Tommy Franklin will officiate with the interment in the Hobson Family Cemetery, Thaxton. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis
HOOSIER, Maude Elizabeth Banks, 75, of Wytheville, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by one sister, Della B. Grubb of Wytheville; special niece, Shirley Hines of Wytheville; special cousin, Fannie M. Braxton of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Several other nieces, nephews, and cousins survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Mary McKinney with the entombment in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Bluefield, W.Va. The family will receiv e friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
HOPKINS, Robert Lee, 68, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997 in a local hospital. He was a retired administrator with the Roanoke City School System. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Page Hopkins; his son, Michael L. Hopkins of Burlington, N.C.; brother, Willie (Elaine) Hopkins of Greenville, N.C.; sister, Mrs. Mary H. Pittman of Temple Hills, Md.; brother-in- law, Claude (Audrey) Page Jr. of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Juanita (Henry) Cooke of Washington, D.C.; devoted friends, Alfred and Blanche Dowe and Richard Casey all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Cedric Malone officiating. Interment will be in the Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
INGRAM, Elder Robert K., 71, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, February 28, 1997. He was the pastor of Bibleway Pentecostal Apostolic Holiness Church. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at the church, with Elder Davis Dent officiating and burial in Williams Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church at 501 13th Street, N.W., on Tuesday, and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis, Morticians.
KEY, Roy C., 92, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Mr. Key was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a 50-year member of Melrose Masonic Lodge #139 A.F.&A.M., and a former member of Villa Heights Lions Club. Mr. Key is survived by his wife, Catherine H. Key of Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard J. and Sue G. Key of Franklin County, and Randolph E. and Shirl ey R. Harrison of Roanoke; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and sisters, Elizabeth K. Smiley of Roanoke and Katherine K. Whorley of North Carolina. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997, in Sherwood Memorial Park, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Friends may call Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.
LAWHORN, Lillie Kathleen, 78, of 248 York Dr., Waynesboro, died Monday, March 3, 1997 at Augusta Medical Center, Fisherville. She was born January 24, 1919 in Nelson County, a daughter of James and Annie G. Mawyer Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Connell Lawhorn. Surviving are three daughters, Ms. Bonnie L. Henderson of Bohannon, Va., Mrs. Russell G. (Debra) Shiflett of Salem, and Mrs. John W. (Diane) Wright of Richmond. A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at First Bapti st Church by the Rev. Bill Wilson. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McDow Funeral Home
McCOY, Lyda Croy, 86, of McCoy, entered into eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 1997, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William ``Billy'' Wells and the Rev. Ellis Meredith officiating. Interment will follow in the McCoy Family Cemetery, McCoy. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
MITCHELL, William Blair, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
NEWMAN, Lalah Horsley, 75, of Lee Highway, Pulaski, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Carroll County on December 13, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Horsley and Ruby Sumner Horsley. She was a graduate of Radford College. She was a retired Pulaski High School teacher, where she taught for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski, having been a member for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivor Kermit Newman. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Kathy) Hastings, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sisters, Dorothy Hudgins, Hudgins, Janice Whitt, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two granddaughters, Lauren Hastings, Tory Hastings, both of Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steven Emory officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
NUCKOLLS, Roy Dean, 58, of Highpoint, N.C., formerly of Wythe Co., died Saturday, March 1, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
PHILLIPPE, Ronald Eugene, 29, of Moneta, died Friday, February 28, 1997. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel.
PRICE, Wilbert Morris, 77, of Willis, passed away Monday, March 3,1997 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was an army veteran of World War II. Surviving include his wife, Elsie S. Price, Willis; three sons, James Saunders, Willis, John Saunders, Copper Hill, Joe Pack, Willis; three daughters, Irene Dunnaville, Roanoke, Darlene Stuart, Copper Hill, Rebecca Pack, Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Price, Copper Hill; one nephew, Harvey Price Jr., Copper Hill; one niece, Detra C. Price, Copper Hill; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Saunders Cemetery, Willis with the Rev. David Aldred officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
REYNOLDS, Francis Edward, 95, of Waiteville, W.Va., died Sunday, March 2, 1997, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Dorothy) Harry of Waiteville, with whom he had made his home for the past nine years. He was a retired farmer, a member of First Baptist Church at Newport, Va., and a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He was born in Newport, Va. on January 28, 1902, son of the late Miles Washington Reynolds and Nanny Ellen Hypes Reynolds. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Dorothy) Harry, Waiteville, W.Va.; five grandchildren, James David Harry, New Castle, Laura Harry, Kathy Curran, Delores Baughs, all of Roanoke, and Kathy Thornsbury of New Castle; one great-grandchild, Nathaniel Lee Harry, New Castle; two special little friends, Tabetha N. Glascock and Tiffany M. Glascock, both of New Castle; one brother, Ross Reynolds, Abingdon; one sister, Mrs. James (Helen) Davis Jr., Madison Heights. Other friends and family include several nurses and aides with Home Health Care Plus. Funeral services will be held at Groves Funeral Home in Union, W.Va. at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, with Rev. Hershel Stone officiating. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery at Waiteville. Friends may call at the Groves Funeral Home in Union from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
ROBBINS, Virginia Campbell, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
SAUNDERS, Alma Jean Palmer, 65, of Staffordsville, died Monday, March 3, 1997 at Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. She was born May 31, 1931 in Stone, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernest Clopton and Thelma Lee Fitzwater Palmer. She worked 20 years at the Staffordsville Country Store and was co-owner of the Saunders Produce Market, Poplar Hill. She is survived by her husband, Clyde L. Saunders, Staffordsville; one son, Mike and his wife, Rose Mary Saunders, Staffordsville; one daughter, Patricia S. Midkiff, Staffordsville; four brothers, Clarence Palmer, Edmon Palmer and Frederick Palmer, all of Staffordsville, Roger Palmer, Rockville, Mc.; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Nabors, Radford, Mrs. Nancy Stump, Staffordsville, Mrs. Rose Neal, Pearisburg; five grandchildren, Glorie and husband, David Priest, Carmen Vaught, John C. Midkiff, Allen Midkiff and Jermey Saunders; and four great-grandchildren, Amy, Olivia, Ilania and Matthew. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral HOme Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Mike Mitchener officiating. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. Visiting will be at the funeral home Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m.
SEMONES, Alvin Columbus, 77, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
SHANER, Lolita Rogers, 96, of Lexington, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. She was born September 27, 1900, in Buena Vista, the daughter of the late Luther Scott Rogers and Ada Stinnett Rogers. The widow of Joe Colon Shaner Sr., she was preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Shaner Cheatham; and grandson, Joe Colon Shaner III. She is survived by her son, Joe Colon Shaner Jr.; four grandchildren, Catherine Shaner Carlock, Mitchell Dahl Shaner, Mark William Shaner, and Christopher Randolph Cheatham; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard M. Rogers; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shaner was a lifelong member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was active in the church circle. She was a charter member of the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the East Lexington Home Demonstration Club. She was honored as a lifetime member of the Lexington Garden Club. A graveside service will be held at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington on Wednesday, March 5, at 3 p.m. The service will be officiated by Dr. Thomas Harvey and the Rev. Jeff Schroeder from Stuart's Draft Christian Home, where Mrs. Shaner has resided the past four years. The family will receive friends at the Harrison Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
SHEPHERD, Frances Mullins, 85, of Vinton, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SHICK, Homer C., 86, of Friendship Manor, Roanoke, died Saturday, March 1, 1997. He was a native of Pen nsylvania and had retired from Lone Star Cement Company after 43 years of service. Mr. Shick was a member of St. Phillip Lutheran Church and a member of the Catawba Masonic Lodge #342. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Florence K. Shick; son and daughter-in-law, Peter G. and Pat Shick, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Louise S. and Wes Jargowsky, Troutville; also six grandchildren, Cliff Shick, Roanoke, Matthew Shick, Fork Union, A. Frank Jargowsky, Charlottesville, Karen E. Jargowsky, Troutville, Adam Gray, Roanoke and Laura Gray, Roanoke; also a sister, Dorothy Scheer, Blairstown, N. J. A funeral service will be conducted from St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997, with the Rev. Paul G. Gunsten officiating. Interment will be in Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel Monday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Phillip Lutheran Church Building Fund.
SILER, Elaine June, 67, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
SIMPSON, Oakey Hall, 92, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral noon Tuesday, Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
SLOAN, Ruby M.80, of Roanoke passed away Monday, March 3, 1997. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
ST. CLAIR, James W., (T""), 77, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lotz Vinton Chapel.
STUART, Alfreda Saunders, 77, of Roanoke, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 3, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Everett Stuart of Roanoke; two daughters, M. Frederica Monk and Beverly W. Kasey of Roanoke; four granddaughters; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Pamela Wilmont of Bridgeport, Conn.; a stepson, Everett Stuart Jr., and other relatives. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis, Morticians.
THOMPSON, Raymond Samuel, (Pe-Paw''), 78, of Buchanan, died Sunday, March 2, 1997. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Thompson; daughter, Brenda Gilliam; grandson, Richard Gilliam Jr.; great-granddaughter, Billie Jo Sifford; and sisters, Beulah Stinnett and Mary Trueblood. Mr. Thompson was a carpenter by trade and a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beryl Rice Thompson; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane T. Dudley and special friend, Todd Hopkins, Becky and Larry Thompson, Richard Gilliam, all of Buchanan; son and daughters-in-law, Mike and Carolyn Thompson, Buchanan, Rosemary Thompson, Salem; sisters, Arlene Mays, Richmond, Margaret Fitzgerald, Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Arcadia Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Woody and Rev. Don McCaskill 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, or the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 275, Buchanan, Va. 24066. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Botetourt Funeral Home, 1046 Main Street, Buchanan
TRUSLOW, Viola Noel, 97, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, March 2, 1997, in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born January 8, 1900 in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late William and Laura Garvin Noel. Mrs. Truslow was a member of Jehovah Witness North Congregation, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lockridge Truslow; two sons, William C. Truslow and Lawrence E. Truslow. She is survived by a daughter, Helen T. Fox, Buena Vista; a son, James L. Truslow, Buena Vista; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Morgan Chewning officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lomax Funeral Home
WIEBKE, Donald L., of Roanoke passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997 at his home. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Mr. Wiebke retired after 36 years service from General Electric. Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Wiebke; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Nancy Wiebke, St. Louis, Missouri, Mark and Amy Wiebke, Charlotte, N.C., Paul and Pam Wiebke, Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren, Daniel Wiebke, Katie Wiebke, Sarah Webke and Emma Wiebke; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Christline, Sterling, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Adult Daycare Center of the Roanoke Valley or a charity of one's choice. Following a private memorial service the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel
YOUNG, Freda McAlexander, 85, of Bluefield, W.Va., and formerly of Floyd County, passed away Sunday, March 2, 1997. She was the widow of Alver Pershing Young. Surviving are one son, Kenneth L. Young, Bluefield, W.Va.; one brother, Abraham McAlexander, Bassett; one sister, Frances Woodring, Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lee Cemetery (Tuggles Gap), Floyd, with Rev. Graham Mitchell officiating. Arrangements are by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. There will be no visitation.
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