Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, May 23, 1994 TAG: 9503240029
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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BURTON, Lessie Kincer, 76, of Route 2, Speedwell, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Maiden G. Burton Sr. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Ralph Miller of Elk Creek, Patty and Butch Brewer of Speedwell; one son, George Burton of Speedwell; four sisters, Mary Hamm of Powhatan, Va., Eva Gay Phillips of Wytheville, Nancy Pond and Claudine Oley both of Richmond, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 24, 1994, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Danny Tolley and the Rev. Jimmy Harmon, with the interment to follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Rural Retreat, Va. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. or at the home of the daughter, Patty Brewer at anytime. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
COX, Robin Michelle, 1 day old infant daughter of Steven Cox and Crystal Wheeling Cox of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, May 21, 1994. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday in New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel.
CROSS, Theodore J., 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 21, 1994 at the Veterans Administrati on Medical Center in Salem, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Cross was an executive with FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1981. He began his 30 year career with the company in 1951, when he joined American Viscose in Roanoke. He was subsequently transferred to Lewistown, Pa., and after FMC acquired American Viscose, he was promoted to a Corporate position at their Philadelphia headquarters. His last post with the company was in Charleston, W.Va. He was a 1948 graduate of VPI. Mr. Cross earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II, largely in Ireland. During this time, he was selected to be an Honor Guard for Eleanor Roosevelt during her visit to the United Kingdom. He was born in Lone Fountain, Va., the son of Albert and Ruth Joseph Cross. He was raised in Covington. Mr. Cross was a longtime member of the Beta Tau Club in Roanoke, a former deacon of the First Presbyterian Church in Lewistown, Pa., and he was a faithful member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. He is survived by his wife, Mozelle Boone Cross, Roanoke; his daughter, Jolie Cross Doyle and son-in-law, John J. Doyle of New Hope, Pa.; daughter, Catherine Hallberg and son-in-law, Robert Hallberg of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Jean Rice and Reba Smith, both of Covington. Mr. Cross was greatly loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Cross will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 1994, at 2 p.m.in the Covenant Presbyterian Church. There will be no viewing. Interment will be at the Old Germantown Brick Church in Franklin County. Memorials may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
DALTON, Booker W., 81, of Fieldale, died Saturday, May 21, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.
EVANS, Helen Hasseltine, 96, of Salem, died Saturday, May 21, 1994. She is preceded in death by her husband, James William Evans and survived by a special friend, Rubye Davis. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Mark Radecke officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem.
FINCH, Avis C., 79, of Christiansburg, died early sunday, May 22, 1994 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a member of McDaniel Lodge #86, A. F. & A. M. in Christiansburg, Snowville Lodge #159, where he twice served as Worshipful Master and McDaniel Chapter #47, Order of the Eastern Star, where he twice was Worthy Patron of the chapter. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Finch; three daughters, Dorothy Finch, Richmond, Judy Harper, Lynchburg, and Carol Cummings of Pennsylvania; a brother, Forest Finch, Salem; a sister, Cleo Hall of West Virginia; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be conducted in the Richardson-Horne Chapel, Monday at 7:30 p.m. by McDaniel Chapt er #47 OES. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 Monday evening at the funeral home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Donald Peters and the Rev. Richard Horne. Interment, with Masonic Rites, will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.
HAM, Bobby Lewis, 56, of Galax, died Saturday, May 21, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
HELTON, Marvin Douglas, 51, of Marion, died Sunday, May 22, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel, Marion.
JOBE, Edward Leonard, 82, of Salem, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Russell Jobe. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Guthrie Jobe; daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Doug Barton of Salem; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hughes of Hampstead, N.C.; granddaughter and husband, Suzanne and Lee Venters of Atlanta, Ga.; a granddaughter, Shellie Jobe of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; grandson, Stevens Jobe, Richmond. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 1994, 2 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R. Stuart Carlton officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 2 p.m. Monday.
JOHNSON, Lundy L., 66, of 4943 Lee Highway, Bristol, Va., died Sunday, May 21, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.
JONES, John Fred, 90, of Goodview, passed away Saturday, May 21, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Annie P. Jones; step daughter, Denise P. Perry; sisters-in-law, Claudine Wright all of Goodview; Lillie Johnson, Moneta; Marie Jackson, Roanoke; Fannie McKinny, Passica, N.J.; brothers-in-law, Izear Bonds, Roanoke, Randolph Wright, Goodview, Thomas McKinny, Passica, N.J. a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday11 a.m. at New Hope Methodist Church, Chamblissburg with the Rev. Ralph Harris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
LUNDY, Adele Reese, (``Del""), 54, of Roanoke, died in a Roanoke hospital, Sunday, May 22, 1994. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, attended Sullen's College, and was retired from J. W. Burress, Inc. Surviving are her daughter, Suzanne Adele Lundy; mother, Mrs. C. E. (Myra) Cuddy Sr., both of Roanoke; one brother, C. E. (Buck) Cuddy Jr, Santa Fe, N. M. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Evergreen Burial Park, 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Michael R. Nevling officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
MULLINS, Dwight Limon, 81, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 22, 1994. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola V. Mullins and is survived by his sons, Raymond, James, Herbert, Ray, Ralph, Jack, Jerry, Paul, Terry and Ricky Mullins; daughters, Peggy Ann Elkins, Sandra Lee Wertz, Patricia G. Jackson, Diane Marie Campbell and Joyce Lynn King; three brothers, Silas, Richard and Shelburn Mullins; three sisters, Geneva Craighead, Ethel McCarty, Beulah Looney; half brothers, Donald, Irvin and Marvin Mullins; half sisters, Doris Stover, Lucy Kluge and Myrle Gillis; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held noon Tuesday, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Bruce Noffsinger with burial in the Richardson Family Cemetery in Montgomery County. The family will receive friends at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
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PHILLIPS, Billy Wayne, 49, of Covington, died Saturday, May 21, 1994. Funeral 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
SHELTON, Helen Sawyer, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 21, 1994 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Louis C. Shelton and a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra S. and Samuel N. Wise; grandchildren, Samuel Thomas Wise and Jennie Julia Wise; brother, Judson R. Sawyer; sister, Mrs. A. G. ``Jean"" Robertson, all of Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 1994, with the Rev. John D. Cochran officiating. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m.
SMITH, Stella Dawson, 82, of Covington, died Sunday, May 22, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
VIARS, Ella Tate, 93, of Max Meadows, died Saturday, May 21, 1994 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Zeno and Margaret Etter Tate. She was a charger member of the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Viars, daughter-in-law, Pearl S. Viars, son-in-law, Henry ``Bob"" Jones, grandson, Ralph Viars and an infant son and daughter. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Ralph White, Pulaski, Polly and Fred Doss, Emily V. Jones, all of Max Meadows; fou r sons and daughters-in-law, Walter L. Viars, Robert ``Jim"" and Cliffie Viars, William and Frances Viars, J. W. and Judy Viars, all of Max Meadows; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Richard Kingrea and the Rev. Don Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to p.m. Monday, or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.
WEBSTER, Varona Bennett, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, in a local hospital. She will be remembered for her work as director and teacher of the Beginners Department at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, for many, many years. She is survived by brothers and sisters, Stafford P. Webster, Roanoke Co. Irene Bowman, of Callaway, Ava Miller, Roanoke, Ola Hurst, Raleigh, N.C., Daniel S. Webster of Callaway, David K. Webster of Callaway; special family, Mararget G. Roberts, Roanoke, William C. Roberts, Rocky Mount, Margaret Tester of Chester, Va., Linn Roberts, Vinton and Michael Roberts, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Daniel E. Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Monday, May 23, 1994, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
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