Roanoke Times
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DATE: MONDAY, May 30, 1994 TAG: 9503240036
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COLEMAN, Dorma Puckett, 97, of Salem, Va., died Sunday, May 29, 1994 in the Richfield Nursing Center in Salem. She was born in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Woodson and Inis Graham Puckett. She was a member of the Christian Life Fellowship Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Heath Coleman. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Inez V. Lanter of Goodview, Va., Fairy Belle Stanley of Salem, Jean and William Carty of Roanoke, Aline and Cecil Crockett of Salem; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harlan and Sallie Coleman, Glenn C. and Hazel Coleman, all of Max Meadows, Va., Ber nard H. Jr, and Alma Coleman of Christiansburg; one sister, Hattie Lester of Hiwassee, Va.; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 1994 2 pm at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ray Humphries and the Rev. Mike Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 pm Monday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va is in charge of the arrangements.
DAVIS, James Paxton Jr., 69, of Fincastle, died Friday, May 27, 1994. He was born May 7, 1925, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, 1942-43. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a medic in the U. S. army in the CBI Theater, 1943-46. He received an A. B. from Johns Hopkins University in 1949. He was a reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal, 1949-51, and for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, 1951-52, and for the Winston-Salem Twin-City Sentinel, 1952-53. He joined the faculty of Washington and Lee University in 1953, became professor of journalism in 1963, and served as chairman of the journalism department, 1968-74. He retired from W&L in 1976. He was a visiting scholar to Cambridge University, England, in 1973. He was a fellow at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Amherst, in 1983. He was a fellow at the MacDowell Colony, New Hampshire, in 1989. He was an adjunct professor at Roanoke College in 1980. He served as the book editor for the Roanoke Times & World-News from 1961-81, was contributing editorial columnist for the Roanoke Times & World-News from 1976 until early 1994. He was the author of ten books. He served on the board of directors for the Virginia State Library, 1986-90. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa, and an honorary member of the Virginia Writers Club, Inc. He was the son of the late James Paxton Davis and the late Emily McDowell Davis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lila Beckley Davis. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Painter Davis, Fincastle; a sister, Anne Davis Rigby, Winston-Salem, N.C.; a son, James Paxton Davis III, Collierstown; two daughters, Elizabeth Keith Blouin, Tampa, Fla., and Anne Beckley Coleman, Kennett Square, Pa.; a stepson, Joe Camper, Chicago, Ill.; four stepdaughters, Cathy Camper Goad , Lynchburg, Clemmer Ann Camper Allen, Abingdon, Carol Camper Snyder, Roanoke, and Connie Camper Whiting, Richmond; and by three grandchildren and six stepgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 1994, at 2 p.m., at the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Neal Dunnavant officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service at The Club, Roanoke Street, Fincastle. In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorial contributions to the Garth Newel Music Center, P. O. Box 240, Warms Springs, Virginia 24484; or to the Music Fund of the Fincastle Presbyterian Church, or to the Fincastle Rescue Squad, Fincastle, Va. 24090.
DIXON, Frank Wilton, Sr., 73, of Virginia Beach, the beloved husband of Doris B. Dixon and father of Frank (Bill) W. Dixon, Jr. and Robin Dixon Walker of Virginia Beach, and Michael Drew Dixon of Southport, N.C. Frank, a retired professional photographer and Bond Servant of the Lord Jesus, departed this life May 29, 1994 in Virginia Beach, Va. Frank is also survived by grandsons, Justin W. Walker, Jesse W. Walker, Frank (Trey) W. Dixon III, Michael Drew Di xon, Jr. Myles E. Dixon; granddaughter, Afton Hunter Dixon. He also leaves behind three brothers, Bruce M. Dixon and Dennis R. Dixon, of Lexington, Charles L. Dixon, Lynchburg; two sisters, JoAnn Huffman, Lexington, Donna Shephard, Glasgow; and his 94 year old Mother, Agnes Dixon of Lexington; and many wonderful friends. A service of Christain worship will be conducted at Baylake United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at 11 a.m., by the Pastors Bob Brookover and Fran Moody. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Hunter Phillips at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexington, Va., Wednesday June 1, 1994, at 2 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Baylake United Methodist Church building fund. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 pm, Tuesday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va.
DUNCAN, Cecil Calvin, 69, of Shawsville, died Sunday, May 29, 1994 in a Pulaski hospital. He was a retired employee of RAAP and is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Duncan; two sons, Larry Duncan and Donald Duncan, both of Shawsville; a brother, Dale Duncan, Tenn.; two sisters, Lura Loomis, Tenn., Martha Hylton, Christiansburg; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 pm Tuesday from the Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston, conducted by the Rev. Virgil McCombes with burial in the Den Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 7 - 9 pm Monday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.
DUNKLEY, Irene Cox, 83, of Stuart, died Saturday, May 28, 1994. Funeral Monday 11 am at the Creasy's Chapel Methodist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home.
EDMONDS, William Madison, 96, of Hillsville, passed away at his home Saturday, May 28, 1994. He is survived by one son, Cleo Edmonds of Hillsville; four daughters, Christine Dye of Austin, Texas, Joyce Marshall of Hillsville, Glois Massey of Houston, Texas, Joan Ellis of Alameda, Calif.; two stepsons, Bergen Kemp of Willis, Delton Kemp of Naples, Fla; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 30, 1994, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., with the Rev. James Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens at Galax, Va. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the the funeral home.
HARRIS, James U., 76, of Dublin, died Saturday, May 28, 1994. Funeral Tuesday, May 31, 1994, 1:00 p.m, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va.
HEATH, Marvin Douglas, Sr. 72, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday, Friendship Baptist Church, Glade Spring. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
HERBERT, Harry DeLos, 84, of Narrows, died Saturday, May 28, 1994. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.
HUMPHRIES, Willie Dixon, 70, of Christiansburg, died Saturday afternoon, May 28, 1994 at her home. She was the widow of Kenneth B. Humphries and is survived by one sister, Hazel D. Fisher of Christiansburg; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 11 am Tuesday at the gravesite in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, 24073. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 pm Monday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
JOHNSON, Barbara Aline Mason, 60, of Buena Vista, died Friday, May 27, 1994, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born January 28, 1934, in Rockbridge County, daughter of Nettie Hill Mason and the late George Washington Mason. Surviving with her mother of Buena Vista are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ernest T. Mason of Cumberland, Md., Stephen R. and Edith Mason, and Timmy W. and Tonda Mason, all of Buena Vista; three sisters, Betty Slagle, Frances Fitzgerald and Jane Chittum, all of Buena Vista; five grandchildren and one stepgranddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 31, 1994, at 3 p.m., at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Garvis Wheeler officiating. Interment will be in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 7 until 8 p.m.
JONES, Pauline Lewis Miss, 79, of Lexington, Virginia died Sunday, May 29, 1994, at her residence. Born January 23, 1915 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Morris Buford Jones and Margaret Lewis Jones. She was a member of the Timber Ridge (Old Stone) Presbyterian Church and retired from the Rockbridge County General DIstrict Court, and was a member of the Lexington Business & Professional Womens Club and the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Jones Hileman and Nellie Josephine Jones. Surviving are one sister, Juanita Jones Blount, Roanoke; nephew & wife, Charles & Darlene Hileman, Lexington. Funeral services will be conducted at the Timber Ridge (Old Stone) Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at 11 am with the Rev. Lisa Wils on officiating with burial to follow in Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice or Timber Ridge (Old Stone) Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 pm Monday at the Harrison Funeral Home.
JORDAN, Etta Mae Davis, 70, of Covington, died Saturday, May 28, 1994. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 1994, Wrightsville Baptist Church, Covington. Arrangements by J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington.
LIGHTFOOT, Elnora Preston, 60, of Roanoke, passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, May 28, 1994. Survivors include her husband, James Lightfoot; two sons, Michael (Myra) Lightfoot, Atlanta, Ga., and Randall Lightfoot, Arch Dale, N.C.; two daughters, Renita (Eric) Sharp and Jaynina Lightfoot, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; three brothers, William Preston, Elwood (Hilda) Preston and Johnny (Cornetta) Preston, all of Roanoke; three sisters, Alverta Menefee and Geraldine Terry, both of Rocky Mount, Va., and Annie Mae (Henry) Thompson, Washington, D.C., a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Hamlar-Curtis, Morticians.
LILES, William H. (Billy), 64, of Vinton, died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Arrangements by Oakeys Vinton Chapel.
MARKHAM, Ethel Hensley, 91, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, May 28, 1994 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born April 26, 1903 in Botetourt County, a daughter of the late Walter M. Hensley and Emma Bryant Hensley. Her husband was the late Robert Owen Markham. She was a retired employee of Bedford County Nursing Home and was a member of the Pecks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Buford W. Markham, and a daughter & son-in-law, Evelyn and Leslie Powell. She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Louise Markham, B.L. ( Bunky) and Dana Markham, all of Roanoke, Lawren ce Elbert and Linda Markham, Salem, Clarence Wilbert and Peggy Markham, Covington, Melvin L. and Hilda Markham, Goode; two sisters, Nellie Hensley Wells, Glasgow; Gladys Hensley Wood, Bedford; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at 11 am from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Robert Sherrill and Dr. Kenneth Bryan. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 pm at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
MILLS, Dorothy Marie, 89, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 26, 1994 in a Roanoke Hospital. She was the widow of William J. Mills and a member of Belmont Christian Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Julia Kink, Chillicothe, Ohio and Mrs. Laura Munsey, Annandale, Va.; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 1:30 pm Tuesday, May 31, 1994 with the Rev. R.C Wilson officiating with interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
PIERCE, Lena Bess, 83, of Covington, died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Funeral Tuesday 11 am, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
ROBERTSON, George Edward, 75, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 28, 1994, in the VA Veterans Care Center, Salem. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle J. Robertson. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Edward Tingler, Salem, Wanda R. and Danny G. Witt, Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Hazel Robertson, Botetourt County, Michael D. and Betty B. Robertson of Botetourt County, William E. and Betty P. Robertson, and Ricky L and Sandi H. Robertson of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Louise and Andrew Simpson, Richmond, Lelia R. Draper, Roanoke, Pearle R. Weaver, Richmond; a dear friend, Margaret Snead, Christiansburg; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Oakeys North Chapel, 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1994, with the Rev. Robert A lderman officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Oakeys North Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
ROBERTSON, Lewis C. 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 29, 1994, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Frances L. Robertson; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Louise Robertson, Houston, Texas, Charlie and Lee Robertson, Montvale, Va., and Melvin Robertson, Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law, June and Carl Edwards, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's North Chapel, 3 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Sam McPhail officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Belmont Methodist Church Building Fund, or the charity of your choice.
THOMPSON, Claude William, 43, of Bland, Va., died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Funeral Tuesday, 2 pm, Newberry Funeral Home Chapel, Bland, Va.
WEST, Harold Earl, 58, of Covington, died Sunday, May 29, 1994. Funeral Tuesday, 2 pm, from the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
WHITE, James Henry, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, May 28, 1994. A native of Buchanan, he was the son of Hollis Henry White and Virginia Sayles White. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Atkins White, Yonkers, N.Y.; three sisters, Louise White Chambers, Lynchburg; Bertha White Blacke, Lynchburg, and Rebecca H. White, Buchanan, Va.; a devoted niece, Linda D. White; two nephews, Wista Chambers Jr., both of Lynchburg, and Kenneth W. White, Buchanan; a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the home of Linda White to pay their respects on Monday, May 30.
WIMMER, Louella Lovell, 90, died Saturday, in an Annadale, Va. Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on September 7, 1903 and was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Lelia Whitt Lovell. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Merritt Wimmer. She is survived by a son, James M. Wimmer, Jr., of Manassas, Va.; a daughter, Rowena W. Manning, Annandale, Va.; a sister, Pearle Lovell, Greensboro, N.C.; 2 grandchildren, Jeffrey Manning and Carolyn Bellomo, five great-grandchildren, Austin Manning, Benjamain Manning, Emily Manning, Megan Bellomo, Krystle Bellomo. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 am at Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows with the Rev. Richard Waller and the Rev. Mark Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows, Monday evening from 7 to 9 p m
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