ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 1997 TAG: 9703250122
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALLEN, Mary Josephine Haynes, of Roanoke, died at her home on Friday, March 21, 1997, having lived quite comfortably with cancer of the lung for nearly two years. Born November 28, 1924 in Tennessee, she graduated from Colliersville High School (TN) in 1943 and from Blue Mountain College (MS) in 1947. She received her MA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she met her future husband, John Alexander ``Lex"" Allen. They married in 1951 and lived for a time in Rochester, N.Y. until Lex accepted a position in the English Department at Hollins College. For twenty of Lex's thirty-eight ye ars on the faculty, the Allen family lived on campus and there Jo established her reputation as the consummate hostess and mentor especially to new faculty. When her girls were young, Jo also taught English and Hollins and at the old University of Virginia Roanoke Extension, worked on staff at the Hollins College Library and did many stints in Princeton, N.J. as a reader of Advanced Placement exams in English. The Allens spent almost every summer for the last 44 years at their summer residence in Brewster Park on Cape Cod, MA. In the mid-eighties, the Allens moved from their campus house to a residence on Jefferson Street in Roanoke. At that time Jo found the strength to confront her addiction to alcohol. In January of this year she qualified for her twelve year ``chip"" in Alcoholics Anonymous. During her years as an active participant in AA, she was an inspiration to many in the fellowship both in Roanoke and on Cape Cod, and served as a loving sponsor to many women over the years. From 1988 to 1993 she was on the Board of Directors of Bethany Hall, a recovery home for alcoholic and drug-addicted women, serving as president of the Board in the last year of her tenure. She was also an active member and past president of the Roanoke Democratic Women's Club. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, who was killed in a car accident in 1993, her parents, William B. and Josephine P. Haynes of Newport, TN, her first daughter, Jessica and a brother, Charles Haynes. Survivors include her daughters, Margaret H. Allen of Roanoke and Elizabeth A. Rhymer of Freedom, N.H.; two grandchildren, Ellie and Mary Rhymer; brothers, William Haynes of Augusta, Ga., James Haynes of Nashville, Tenn., and Pat Haynes of Marietta, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Margaret Kamarck of Brewster, MA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service and reception will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 1997, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke. Daughters Margie and Elizabeth hope that all who loved Jo will come dressed to dance and join us after the service for a celebration and contradance in honor of a life joyfully and courageously lived. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethany Hall (1109 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24016).
BLEVINS, Elijah, 88, of Narrows, died Sunday morning, March 23, 1997 at the home of hi s son in Rich Creek. Born at White Top in Smyth County, Va on May 13, 1908 he was a son of the late James and Martha Jane Parker Blevins. Mr. Blevins was the husband of the late Margie White Blevins and a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII and operated Blevins Brothers Garage and Store in Narrows with his brother, Enoch. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Blevins. Surviving are his son, Phillip Dale Blevins and wife, Theresa Boone Blevins of Rich Creek; his daughter, Elianor Beth Kenney and husband, John G. Kenney Jr. of Narrows; his grandson, Matthew Phillip Blevins of Rich Creek; two brothers, Archie Blevins of Clinton, Tenn., and his twin, Enoch Blevins of Harrisonburg; his sister, Lavone B. Kasper of Naples, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke. Burial will be in Angels Rest Memory Gardens at Narrows. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
BRIGGS, Eddie Mae, 66, of Shawsville, departed this life Friday, March 21, 1997 at her residence. She was born Oct ober 26, 1930 in Bluefield, W.Va., the daughter of the late King Hicks and Ossie Ramsey Hicks. She was a member of the Shawsville Baptist Church. She had been a resident of the Shawsville Community for 36 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of fifty years, Isaih Briggs of Shawsville; three sons, Samuel Briggs, Roanoke, Paul Briggs, Shawsville and James Briggs, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Linda Hammelberg, Atlanta, Ga. and Brenda Rogers of Fincastle, Va.; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Catherine Briggs, Shawsville and Rachel McGhee, Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Shawsville Baptist Church, with the Rev. Erdie Trigg officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by the Rev. Kenneth B. Wright. Burial will be in the Shawsville Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shawsville Baptist Church. Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
CALDWELL, Vivian V., 87, of The Brian Center, Fincastle, went to be with her Lord, March 23, 1997. Miss Caldwell was employed by the US Government as a member of its Civil Staff in the Pentagon for many years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Robertson, brother, John Caldwell, nephew, John Robertson, half brother, Edgar Caldwell, Ralph Caldwell and half sister Leola Zimmerman. She is survived by a great nephew, David Robertson, Roanoke; and several half nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Huffman Memorial Park, Craig County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8. p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Castle United Methodist Church.
CLARK, William Brown, 75, of Ridgeway, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Horsepasture Christian Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
DOWLING, Grover C., 69, of Fries, died Sunday, March 23, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, Fries. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home.
ECKART, Edward Paul, 84, of Bedford, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Edwards, Mellie Woods, 88, of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 1997, in Elder Care of Hillsville. She was born May 23, 1908. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley E. and Blaine Barnard of Laurel Fork; a son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Joyce Edwards of Hillsville; a sister, Lura Blankenship of Hillsville; four grandchildren and spouses, Terry and Tammy Edwards of Cana, David and Kimberly Edwards of Chesterfield, Rhonda Edwards and Alan Edwards, both of Hillsville; three great-grandchildren, Cody Edwards, Courtney Edwards, Collin Edwards. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at Dalton Hill Christian Church with Rev. Kevin Combs officiating. Interment will be in Dalton Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dalton Hill Christian Church. Flowers will be appreciated, however, donations may be made to the Dalton Hill Christian Church Building Fund or the Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
GOGGIN, William Chapline, (``Bill''), 83, of Pulaski, and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, March 23, 1997. He was retired from Rutherford Pontiac, where he was the service manager for many years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Hazel Owen Goggin; his daughter, Carol Goggin King, Pulaski; and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel at Sherwood Burial Par k, at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. W. Michael Barnes officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Memorial Fund of First Christian Church, 524 Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski, Va. 24301, or the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
GROGAN, Lillie Mitchell, 69, of Martinsville, died Monday, March 24,1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
HALEY, Lena Moxley, 79, of Axton, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service.
HAMPTON, Jerry Randall, 58, of Duluth, Ga. died Sunday, March 23, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
HODGES, Daniel Owen Jr., 71, of Penhook, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997. Born February 26, 1926 he was a son of the late Daniel Owen and Annie Mae Adkins Hodges. He was a veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by a son, Michael Daniel Hodges, he is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Rebecca Hodges Cole of Marietta, Ga.; one sister, Elizabeth H. Amos of Callands; two half sisters, Patricia Love of Richmond, Pauline Hodges Walker of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one half brother, Riley Hodges of Glade Hill; one grandson, William Michael Collins of Marietta, Ga. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at the Adkins Family Cemetery, Penhook with the Rev. Belle Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home Wednesday. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
IHRIG, Irvin Harold, 92, of Marion, died Sunday, March 23, 1997. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Appomattox Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
INGE, Earl Dillard, 92, of Rt. 2 Goode, died monday, March 24, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Virginia Memorial Park. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
JONES, Mrs. Elizabeth Graham Merchant, 79, of Lexington, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 at her residence. She was born on January 9, 1918 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Henry Coleman Merchant and Margaret (Long) Merchant. Due to illness, Mrs. Jones retired after 35 years from food service with the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Preston Jones. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Scarlett J. and Walter Hicks, Roanoke, Anita J. and Ronnie Harper, Amherst, Janice J. and Kenneth Abbitt, Lynchburg; brother, Richard H. Merchant, Lexington; sister, Mary M. Nowlin, Lexington; one granddaughter; five grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; and many friends and relatives. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 in the Williams Funeral Service Chapel with Elder Randolph Hare officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 129 South Randolph St., Lexington, Va. 24450 or Interim Health Care, 2114 Angus Road, Suite 101, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.
JONES, Orville Kermit, 75, of Covington, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
LAW, Harriett Susie , 74, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.
MANN, Eva Bernice, 78, of Cooks Run Rd., Lindside, W.Va., died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at her home . She was born January 16, 1919 at Wayside, W.Va. and was the daughter of the late Clarence N. and Nellie Tabor Allen. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker and a member of the Wayside United MEthodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur S. Mann. Surviving is one son, Howard Allen Mann and his wife, Karen, of Covington; one daughter, Linda Robertson of Rich Creek; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Hudson of Talcott, W.Va.; and three grandchildren, Carolyn Mann of Covington, Carla Mann and Holly Robertson, both of Radford. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26,1 997, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va., with the Rev. Hughlyn Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Keaton Cemetery at Greenville, W. Va. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenbrier Valley Hospice, Inc. at 400 N. Lee St., Lewisburg, W.Va. 24901.
McKAMEY, Rhoda F., 97, of Stuart, died Saturday, March 22, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Providence United Methodist Church, Patrick Springs. Arrangements byMoody Funeral Services.
McNEIL, Steven Wayne Jr., (``Stevie''), 4, of Natural Bridge Station, died Sunday, March 23, 1997, at the Community Hospital in Roanoke. He was born April 14, 1992 in Hampton, son of Steven Wayne McNeil Sr. and Becky Shafer McNeil. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Guy McNeil. In addition to his parents Stevie is survived by his maternal grandparents, Benny Sr. and Mae Shafer of Buena Vista; and pa ternal grandmother, Ida H. McNeil of Glasgow. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at High Bridge Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Glenn M. Coleman and Chaplain Charles Melvin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service in Buena Vista
MEDLEY, Wendall Lee, 51, of New Castle, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
MITCHELL, Anna Louise Bell, 90, of Roanoke County, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997, after a brief illness. Anna was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church; and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Mitchell; and her brother, Maurice Bell. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Mitchell Carpenter and son-in-law, Henry Thomas Carpenter, Chapel Hill, N.C.; her son, John B. Mitchell Sr. and daughter-in-law, Maude Wynn Myers Mitchell, Hot Springs; her grandchildren, Laura Lee Mitchell McGarry and husband, Tom, Pittsburg, Pa., J. Blair Mitchell Jr. and wife, Noreen, Hot Springs, Mark Carpenter and wife, Karen, Wendy Carpenter, all of Santa Barbara, Calif.; her great-grandchildren, Ashby Scott and Thomas J. McGarry; her sister, Gladys Fultz, Bellefontaine, Ohio; also several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins including Mary Louise Stuart and husband, Alfred. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Wednesday, March 26, 2 p.m. with the Rev. David R. Tanner officiating. Interment in Fair View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in her memory. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
MOORE, Edith F., 102, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 24, 1997, in South Roanoke Nursing Home. She was born June 25, 1894, in Radford, Va., coming to Roanoke with her family at 10 years of age. After graduation from high school in Roanoke, Miss Moore attended Randolph-Macon Women's College, graduating in 1918, with an B.A. Degree. She went on to Columbia University in New York City for advanced study in mathematics, receiving a M.A. Degree from that institution. Miss Moore taught mathematics for many years at Jefferson High School. Along with her classroom teaching, she helped start The Student Government Association in 1927 and was it's sponsor until her retirement in 1959. After retirement, she continued teaching as a substitute at Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other schools in the Roanoke Valley. Miss Moore is survived by a sister, Mary Katherine Moore, Roanoke. Her brother, Claude, predeceased her a few years ago. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997, at Fair View Cemetery, with Dr. Robert A. Spivey and Dr. William F. Quillian Jr. officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
RICHARDS, Kathleen Dickerson, (``Kitty""), 69, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 1997. Retired from IBEW Local Union 637 after 45 years of service, she was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Dickerson. Kitty is survived by a special companion, W. Lou Richard s; son and daughter-in-law, Greg L. and Leslie E. Richards; sisters, Jeanette D. Carter; nephews, Steven L. Carter, and Mark and Barry Owensby, and a niece, Sharon (``Shay"") Anderton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 1997, from the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son in Salem, with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
ROSSER, Mrs. Henri Grady, 83, of Martinsville, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services, Martinsville.
SAUNDERS, Grover Tilden, 78, of Penhook, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997. Graveside services 3 p.m. Tuesday at Liberty Christian Church. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
SLONE, Dorothy P., 76, of Roanoke Co., died Monday, March 24, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
STEGALL, William Ralph, 72 of Penhook, died Monday, March 24, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Boones Chapel Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
SWANSON, Cora Mae Cline, 45, of Rt. 4, Moneta, passed away Saturday, March 22, 1997. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Tuesday, March 25, 1997 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel.
THOMAS, Nina Nicely, 88, of Clifton Forge, died Monday, March 24,1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday in Central Advent Christian Cemtery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
TURNER, Edward Milner Jr., 77, of Laurel Fork, died Sunday, March 23, 1997, from complications associated with Alzheimer's Disease. Born at Laurel Fork, he was the son of E. M. Turner Sr. and Maggie Duncan Turner. Upon graduation from Woodlawn High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1937 and was subsequently commissioned during World War II while serving with the 8th Air Force in England. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1959 with the rank of Major, and was subsequently engaged in farming, worked as a field representative for the Virginia Farm Bureau, and was the first county administrator of Patrick County, serving from 1971 until his retirement in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Seitz Turner; and one son and daughter-in-law, Judge Edward M. Turner III and Susan D. Turner; three grandchildren, Edward M. Turner IV, Samuel D. Turner, and Anne D. Turner; and one sister, Mary Turner Bondurant, all of Laurel Fork. He was preceded in death by one sister; and six brothers. Active in civic and community affairs, he was a member of Hillsville Lodge #193 A.F. and A.M., as well as the Scottish Rite and Shrine. Twice, he served as chairman of the Carroll County Democratic Committee, and was a member of the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party. He had the distinction of serving as commander of both VFW Post #1115 at Hillsville, and American Legion Post #105 of Stuart. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville with interment at the Turner-Duncan Cemetery at Laurel Fork. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Laurel Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Fork Rescue Squad, or the Turner-Duncan Cemetery Fund, c/of Stephen K. Turner, Route 1, Box 163, Laurel Fork, Va. 24352.
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