ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 1997 TAG: 9703120092
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BARNES, Gerald Truman, 51, of Rugby, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.
BESS, Mildred Perkins, 72, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 10, 1997. Surviving are four children, Mildred Bess Robinson and Jimmy L. Bess, both of Roanoke, John P. Bess of Walker, Louisianna and Brenda B. Lee of Harrisonburg; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; five brothers, Paul Perkins, Dewey Perkins, Jackie Perkins, and Larry Perkins, all of Roanoke, Roy Perkin s of Idaho; three sisters, Margaret Bailey and Dorothy Crews, both of Roanoke, Marie Herzog, St. Louis, MO. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
BISHOP, Carl Stanley, 78, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
BROWN, Mary Evans, of Salem, quietly slipped away Sunday night, March 9, 1997, at Richfield Nursing Home. He r intelligence, beauty, generosity and humor touched everyone and everything that was fortunate enough to cross her path. She gave selflessly to family, friends, and the community. We cannot fill the void left by her passing, but maybe we can follow her example in life. Mary was a charter member of Roanoke Chapter, The Links, Inc., a member of the Beta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women. She is survived by a cousin, Lenne S. Davis, Newport News; dear friends, Raymond and Parthena Joiner, William and Marzetta F. Sinkler, Salem; special friend at T. Stuart Payne Center, Joseph ``Joe'' Moss; and a host of other dear friends. A celebration of her life will be held at Hamlar-Curtis Chapel March 13, 1997, at 2 p.m. Friends may fellowship one (1) hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the scholarship fund(s) of your choice.
BURGESS, Travis Paul, infant son of Kevin and Karen Burgess of Ferrum, was born and passed away Monday, March 10, 1997. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Tyler Ryan Burgess; paternal grandparents, George and Elizabeth Burgess, Franklin, Va.; maternal grandparents, Cliff and Charlene Gordon, Roanoke. Graveside service will be held at Story Creek Baptist Church, Ferrum, 2 p.m., Friday, March 14. The family requests that contributions be made to Family Life Ministries, c/o Franklin Heights Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
BUSHNELL, William Henry, 75, of Patrick Springs, died Sunday, March 9,1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Howell Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
COLEMAN, Lillie, (``Billie""), 91, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.
CROCKETT, Roy Stephen, 80, of Route 1, Draper, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
EARLY, Louise Thompson, 80, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
FRITTS, Charles Albert, 79, of Covington, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
GLENDENING, Elizabeth Rapp, 76, of Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Roanoke, Va. died Saturday, March 8, 1997, in St. Vincent Hospice. She was born in Roanoke on March 9, 1920, and was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Glendening. She was a Home Economics teacher in the Mariett a, Ohio Public Schools from 1953-1960. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, Ind., Northminster Presbyterian Sewing Guild, and Home Economics Guild. She was a graduate of Longwood College, Farmville. Surviving are cousins, Margaret Cunningham and James S. Parsons. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 1997, at 2 p.m. at Leppert & Hurt Mortuary, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, Ind. Entombment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, March 14, 1997, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity
GOODSON, Hattie Mae, (``Pat''), 84, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
GREEAR, Roger Lee, 72, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
HOLLANDSWORTH, Loring Ralph, 55, of Floyd, passed away Monday, March 10, 1997, at his home. Surviving are his wife, Iva Dell Pratt Hollandsworth, Floyd; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Patricia Hollandsworth, Barry and Susan Hollandsworth, Floyd, Ricky and Melinda Hollandsworth, Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Eugene Duncan, Floyd; mother, Myrtle M. Hollandsworth, Floyd; three brothers, Cline Hollandsworth, Roanoke, Jabe Hollandsworth, Christiansburg, Garrett Hollandsworth, Wilmington, N.C.; one sister, Minerva Phillips, Lynchburg; eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Stovall and Rev. Bryan Childress officiating. Burial will be in the Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery, Indian Valley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd
HOUCK, George Henry, 74, of Galax, died Monday, March 10, 1997. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hillcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
HUFFMAN, Bobby N., 62, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at a local hospital. He was the son of the late Sidney T. and Gaynell B. Huffman. He is survived by his chosen family, T reva M. Wright; her children, Jimmy and Becky Wright, Sandy and Michael Foster, Timmy and Julie Wright, Shelia and Barry Shipwash, Ashley and Summer Foster and Patrick W. Wright, all of Roanoke; his loving survivors also include, 5 sisters and 1 sister-in-law, 2 brothers and 2 brothers-in-law, Virginia H. Ogle, Edith H. and Danny Kiser, Jean H. Trent, Betty and Wayne Holbert, Patricia H. Dowdy, Sidney L. Huffman, Curtis A. and Jane A. Huffman; sixteen nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; 8 great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997 with Rev. Jim Patterson and Rev. Kenneth Gray officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
IKENBERRY, Elizabeth Flora, 81, of Boones Mill, died Monday, March 10, 1997, at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a life time member of Antioch Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Julian L. Ikenberry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Joyce Ikenberry, Roanoke; John & Rhonda Ikenberry, Boones Mill; one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Steve Middleton, Boones Mill; grandsons, Jeffrey Middleton, Jeremy Middleton; granddaughters, Amy Ikenberry Olinger, Angela Marie Ikenberry; granddaughters and spouses, Krista and Fred Fuller, Dina and Christopher Almerini; great-grandson, Michael Allen Olinger; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Antioch Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. Thursday, with Pastors Gerald and Rebecca Baile Crouse officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the Memorial Fund of Antioch Church, 2996 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, South Main St., Rocky Mount.
LAWTON, Destini R., infant daughter of Desiree Lawton, died Sunday, March 9, 1997. Graveside services in Williams Memorial Park 2 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
LONG, Harvey Chester, 98, of Radford, passed away Saturday, March 8, 1997, at Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Blacksburg. He was retired from Radford University, and was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Likens Long; and a daughter, Marie L. Hall. Surviving are two daughters, Eva S. Long of Key Biscayne, Fla. and Alice L. Rickman of Phoenix, Ariz.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Wilbur and Barbara Long, Arthur and Ruth Long, all of Radford, Emmett and Diane Long of Fincastle, and William E. (Tommy) and Kris Long of Radford; one brother, Creed Long of Hinton, W.Va.; eleven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 15, 1997, at 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Radford, with Bobby Hatcher speaking. Arrangements are being handled by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford
McKINNEY, Pauline M., 87, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
MULLINS, James Eugene, 76, of Ballard, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
PALMER, Paul Louis, Sr., 65, of Lexington, died SundayMarch 9, 1997. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patricks Catholic Church.Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
PATTERSON, Billie Jean Oyler, 25, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.
PLANK, Sam, 79, of Morehead, Ky., died Monday, March 10, 1997. Among the survivors are a son, Ervin Plank, Roanoke; a daughter, Sylvia Boone, Salem; other children of Kentucky and North Carolina. Arrangements by Northcutt & Son Funeral Home, Morehead.
POBLETT, George William, 30, of Roanoke, died suddenly Saturday, March 8, 1997. Mr. Poblett was born in Baltimore, Md. on December 25, 1966, and was a son of William John Poblett of Baltimore and Agnes Parks of Baltimore. George was an employee of the Wisneski Construction Co. of Roanoke. He is survived by one daughter, Ashley Poblett of Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Christina Fox and husband, Robert, of Roanoke, Tonia Henderson and husband, David, of Roanoke. A private visitation was held at the Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg on March 9, 1997. A private interment service will be held at a later date
POWERS, Winnie Brewer, 90, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
RAY, Ronald Edward, 60, of Roanoke, passed on Saturday, March 8, 1997. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Ray of Bedford; two sisters, Bertha Blaney of Roanoke and Lillie Ray of Westport, Conn., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, 1997, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with the Rev. Vater Colbert officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
ROGERS, Lucy Paige, 90, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
SEXTON, Nellie Mae, 74, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 10, 1997, in a Salem hospital. Surviving are her husband, James William Sexton; daughter, Patricia Alverna Sexton Stafford; son, Edward Anthony Sexton; grandchildren, Leslie Nicole Stafford, Travis Cree Stafford, Gina and husband, Michael Gray, Ross and wife, Alice Vanduzee Sexton, and Richard Anthony McKay. A memorial service will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, with Rev. James Hain officiating. The family sug gests memorials be made to Scleroderma Research Foundation, 2320 Bath St., Santa Barbara, Calif. 93105. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday
SHUMATE, The Rev. Alfred Ritchie, 95, of Wytheville, died Sunday, March 9, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1901 in Augusta County, and was educated at Roanoke College, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and Harvard Chaplin School. He served the following churches: Holy Trinity, Mt. Hermon, St. Mark in Middlebrook Parish, St. Mathew, St. Peter, St. Stephen in Tom's Brook Parish, Holy Trinity, Lebanon, Holy Advent, St. Luke in Wytheville. He served as Chaplain in the Army Air Force with the 487th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force in England. He was preceded in death by one sister; three brothers, including his twin brother; and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Jim Tucker; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Elizabeth, Robert and Mildred; a sister, Mrs. Phyllis Cupp; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 15, 1997, at 11 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with the interment Saturday, March 15, 1997, at 3:30 p.m. in the Thorn Rose Cemetery, Staunton. Friends may visit the family on Friday, March 14, 1997, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parlor of Lutheran Hall in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wytheville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 W. Main St., Wytheville, Va. 24382, or to the Walker Mountain Lutheran Parish, 600 W. Washington St., #3, Wytheville, Va. 24382. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
SMITH, Frances Lee, 69, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, March 10, 1997, in a Roanok e hospital. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, and the widow of Willie A. Smith Sr. Survivors include three sons, Willie A. (Mary) Smith Jr. and Eric Thomas Smith of Roanoke and Michael (Patricia) Smith, Toledo, Ohio; one daughter, Yvonne (Lylburn) Hairston of Hampton; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Taylor of Roanoke; one aunt, Viola Martin Davis of Roanoke; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Rooks of Brunswick, Ga., and Dollie Ferguson of New York, N.Y.; brothers-in-law, Milton Smith, Carroll Smith and Chester Ferguson, all of New York; special friends, Lorraine Walker and Marie Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends Friday, March 14, 1997, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Lee Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997. Friends may also call at Hamlar-Curtis on Thursday for viewing.
SMITH, Jettie Reid, 90, of Lexington, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in the Shenandoah Valley Health Care Center, Buena Vista. Miss Smith was born April 24, 1906 in Rockbridge County, and was a daughter of the late Charles Thomas Smith and Mary Virginia Hostetter Smith. She was a member of the Lauderdale A.R.P. Ch urch, Lexington. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Raymond, and Russell Smith. Miss Smith is survived by five sisters, Edna Brown, Bessie Sligh, June Brown, Pearl Goodbar, all of Lexington, and Louise Toroian, Altoona, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 14, 1997, at 2 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Rev. Zeb Carson Williams officiating, with burial to follow in the New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery, Lexington. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
SMITH, Joseph William, (``Cricket""), 34, of Riner, died Tuesday morning, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.
ST.CLAIR, Nedra Lee, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 1997. Graveside service 2 p.m., Thursday, Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SUMNER, Rev. Harry Lee, 89, of Dublin, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
TAYLOR, Lillian Mae Sellers, 80, of Smithfield, N.C., died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. She was the mother of Jean Edwards of Roanoke, Va. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Chapel of Parrish Funeral Home, Selma, N.C.
TAYLOR, Mary Seymour, of Berlin, Md., and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, March 8, 1997. She was a retired Deputy Clerk for the Clerk of Courts for the City of Roanoke. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret T. and Robert E. Vest, Berlin, Md.; three grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Vest, Finwick, Del., Richard Kevin Vest and his wife, Nesha, David T. Vest and his wife, Dee; and a great-granddaughter, Helen Taylor Vest, all of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, from Saint Andrews Catholic Church, with Father Randy Rule officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
THOMAS, Howard Don, 42, of Martinsville, died Sunday, March 9, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home Chapel.
THOMASON, Robert L., (``Shot Gun''), 81, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, McKee Funeral Home Chapel.
TIBBS, Curtis Ray, 82, of Rural Retreat, (the Groseclose Community), died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Funeral Thursday, 2 p.m., Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
TRIPLETT, Frankie Lee, 47, of Roanoke, died Saturday, March 8, 1997. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
WHITE, Elizabeth Agnor, 79, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Clifton Forge, died Monday, March 10, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Alleghany Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
YEATTS, Glenna Altizer, 99, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in a Blacksburg nursing home. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Laddie Phillips, Christiansburg, Neoma and Alvis Altizer, Radford; three granddaughters, Sandra Phillips, England, Rhonda Wagonbrenner and Kimberly Altizer, Christiansburg; a granddaughter and her husband, Denise and Reid Lee; a grandson and his wife, Joseph and Mary Ellen Phillips; three great-grandsons, Michael Lee Phillips, Matthew Lee, and Russell James Phillips; one great-granddaughter, Melissa Lee. She was preceded in death by a special granddaughter, Melissa Elaine Altizer. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997, at DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Heritage Hall staff for all the love and care given to Mrs. Yeatts.
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