Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, June 21, 1994                   TAG: 9503300008
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BEAMER, Roy Michael, 54, of Salem, beloved husband, dad and granddaddy passed away Monday, June 20, 1994, at home with his family by his side. He was an active member and deacon of Fort Lewis Baptist Church. He retired from Kraft General Foods. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Hilda Beamer. Surviving are his loving wife of 35 years, Shirley Jordan Beamer; two beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Michael A. and Dianna Beamer and Jeffrey K. and Leigh-Ann Beamer all of Salem; two cherished grandsons, Chad and Benjamin Beamer; three brothers, Steven Beamer, Barry and Mary-Lou Beamer, Salem, Allan and Edi Beamer, Green County; mother and father-in-law, Fred and Clara Jordan, Salem; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jo Ann and Claude Robertson, Roanoke, Ronald and Marilyn Jordan, Jackie and Darius Turman, Salem and Rosemary Jordan, Troutville. The celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Leonard L. Southern and Rev. J.W. Hatton officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Lewis Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by John M. Oakey Funeral Home, Salem.

BOARD, William Oscar (Bo), 67, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 18, 1994. Survivors include a devoted friend, Ruth Owens, Roanoke; son, William Milton Board, White Plains, N.Y.; three daughters, Gail Board, Sharon Board, and Robin Board, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; god-son, Tacarlos Williams, Roanoke; four sisters, four brothers, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., Hamlar Curtis Chapel, the Rev. Pernell Scales, officiating, with burial in the family cemetery, Goodview. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

BROWN, William Taft, 83, of Rt. 2, Rocky Mount, died Monday, June 20, 1994, in the local hospital. Born a son of the late Charlie M. and Emily Mason Brown, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna B. Cole. Mr. Brown retired from Bassett Industries with over 50 years of service. He was a long time member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was a member of the Woodman of the World for over 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Hodges Brown of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Watts (Carolyn) Barrow, Bassett; one grandson, Wesley Todd Fisher, Roanoke; one step-granddaughter, Daphne Barrow, Eden, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Mary B. Love, Rocky Mount; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Grace Brown, Martinsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herbert K. Seemann officia ting. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park with rites by Woodman of the World. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

BROYLES, Willie Angie, 77, of Ballard, W.Va., died Sunday, June 19, 1994, at Princeton Community Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994, in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, Va., with the Rev. Howard Spencer and the Rev. Bob Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, W.Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

BURTON, Arnold R., 79, of Salem, died Sunday, June 19, 1994, after a long illness. He was former superintendent of the Roanoke County School System. Surviving are his wife, Jimmye P. Burton; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne Burton Young and Robert N. Young of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; grandson, Christopher Jason Burton Young, University of Alabama; brother, James Joe Burton of Rogersville, Tenn.; sister, Carrie Lee Allen of Surgoinsville, Tenn.; also leaves a host of friends. Funeral services will be the Broome Funeral Home Chapel, Rogersville, Tenn. 10 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Ronell Owensby officiating. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery in Rogersville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to William Bryd High School, c/o Arnold R. Burton Scholarship Fund, 2902 Washington Ave., Vinton , VA 24179 or the Arnold R. Burton Scholarship Fund, Lewis-Gale Medical Foundation, 1900 Electric and Keagy Rd. Salem, VA 24153. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel or at the home at anytime. The family will receive friends at the Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, Tenn. from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

CANNADAY, Sally Emma Thompson, 88, died Sunday, June 19, 1994, at her home at Route 2, Bassett in the Blackberry Community. A homemaker, she had been ill for several years. Born in Franklin County on October 14, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Major Bunyan Thompson and the late Betty Beulah ""Sis"" Farner Thompson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Sue Cannaday and a son, Bunyan Allen Cannaday. She was of the Drimitive Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charlie E. Cannaday; two daughters, Mrs. William (Inza) Belcher and Mrs. Jack (Faye) Handy, both of Bassett; five sons, Euell N. Cannaday of Patrick Springs, Charles S. Cannaday, E. Leon Cannaday, Joel M. Cannaday and Paul L. Cannaday, all of Bassett; two sisters, Mrs. Silas (Jacqueline) Stone and Mrs. Calie (Dirvie) Hall, both of Bassett; one brother, William B. Thompson of Preston; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Hilda C. Thompson and Mrs. Hazel G. Thompson, both of Bassett; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at the home on Mockingbird Lane at other times. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Collins Funeral Chapel and conducted by Elder Leonard Brammer. Burial will be in the Blackberry Baptist Church Cemetery.

CONNER, Albert B., 67, of Christiansburg, departed this life June 20, 1994, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He attended Bible Holiness Church and was a World War II veteran. He was owner of Montgomery Sanitation and Conner's Mobile Home Park. Formerly of Floyd County, he was the son of the late Walter E. and N annie E. Conner of Floyd, Va. He was preceded in death by several brothers, Elbert, Gomer, Grover, Sherman, and Elvin Conner all of Roanoke, Everette Conner of Virginia Beach and sisters Lila Gathercole of Richmond, Clara Faulkner of Bland, Emma Hill Martin of Floyd and Annie Radford of Pulaski. He is survived by his loving wife Margie A. Conner; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Ricky Harris; four sons and daughters-in-law, Albert Lee and Freda, Tony D. and Diane, Mark D. and Sue, and Timothy W. and Martha Conner, all of Christiansburg; one sister, Audrey Bolling; one half-sister, Vickie Moore, both of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Jessica and Rebecca Conner; six grandsons, Derek, Jonathon, Anthony, Darell, Winston Conner and Troy Harris, and one expected grandchild in September; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at Bible Holiness Church, Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be taken to the Bible Holiness Church Tuesday morning where friends may call, and the family will receive friends from 6 until 9 Tuesday evening. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

COX, Gladie Phillips, 79, of Indian Valley, died Sunday, June 19, 1994, at her home. She is survived by four sons, Lacie A. Cox, Radford, Eldridge E. Cox, Willis, Payton L. Cox, Christiansburg, Waitman Cox, Radford; three daughters, Ruth Quesenberry , Willis, Noble Phillips, Christiansburg, Gayle Warren, Floyd; one brother, Robie Phillips, Christiansburg; one sister, Allene Quesenberry, Indian Valley; 15 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Indian Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Joe Cox officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

DALTON, Ruby Pickett, 71, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 20, 1994, in a local hospital. She was a retired Postmaster in Kyle, W.Va., with 35 years service. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Dalton Sr., and a brother, Robert L. Pickett. Mrs. Dalton was a member of Northfork Baptist Church, Northfork, W.Va., and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, James W. Jr. and Wanda M. Dalton, Roanoke; grandson, Bryan W. Dalton and wife, Lori, Roanoke; sister, Mildred P. Musick, Justice, Illinois; brothers, William Jack Pickett, Bluefield, Va., Richard Pickett, Welch, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Barbara G. Pickett, Algo ma, W. Va.. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, Law and Commerce Building, Bluefield, W. Va. 24701. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Frank W. Feather, interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Oakey's North Chapel.

FIELDS, Jacky Ray, 38, of Galax, died Saturday, June 18, 1994. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Meadow Creek Union Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

GORDON, Nellie S., 93, of Covel, W. Va., formerly of Widemouth, W. Va., died Monday, June 20, 1994, at a Bluefield, West Virginia hospital. She is survived by five sons, Robert H. Gordon of Connecticut, Ray Pearce Gordon, Westerly, R. I., William F. Gordon, Princeton, W. Va., James E. Gordon, Bellingham, Wash., Charles W. Gordon, Portsmouth, Va.; two daughters, Jeanette (Eural) Clippard, Wytheville, Mary Ann (Garland) Corvin, Wytheville; special granddaughter, Ellasue Lusk, Covel, W. Va.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral, 11 a.m. June 23, 1994, at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W. Va. Friends may call Wednesday, 6 to 9 p. m., at Bailey Funeral Home, 1612 Honaker Ave., Princeton, W. Va.

GRAVELY, William S., 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 1994, in the Montgomery County Regional Hospital, after a long illness. He was born September 12, 1922, in Christiansburg, the son of the late Henry and Lavenia Gravely. He was a lifelong member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Mr. Gravely was a retired employee of the Norfolk & Western Railroad and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bessie Ford Gravely. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Lila Gravely, Christiansburg, Jerry and Nitcka Gravely, Newport News, William P. Gravely, Christiansburg; six daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Glenda) Do bbins, Mrs. Joseph (Mae) Pack, Mrs. Elvin (Donna) Buchannon, Ms. Betty Jo Gravely, Newport News, Mrs. Phyllis (Jerome) Robinson, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Loretta Watts; 32 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lila Mae Gravely, New York. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Asbury United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Lorenzo Hill officiating. Burial will be at the Roselawn Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church. Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, is in charge of arrangements.

LEE, Palmer Wilson, 71, of Troutville, died Monday, June 20, 1994, in a Salem Hospital. He was a member of Catawba Valley Baptist Church. He served in WWII in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart and other awards. He is survived by his wife, Madalene Davis Lee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Joyce Lee, Roanoke Co., Alan and Teresa Lee, Troutville; sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Harry Ginter of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Lisa, Seth and Noell; a stepgrandson, Jeff; very special friends, Eric and Linda Bourhill, Wally and Nita Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 1994, 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with Dr. Carl Collins officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Foundation or to the Cancer Foundation or any charity of your choice. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after noon on Tuesday.

McGUIRE, Harry Lee, 62, of Roanoke, died Sunday, June 19, 1994, in Lewis-Gale Hospital. The son of the late Lacy P. and Alice McGuire, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold McGuire and Roy McGuire. Surviving are his wife Dorothy H. McGuire; one step-daughter, Sandra Deiderich, Springfield, Va.; one son, Harry Lee McGuire Jr,; one daughter, Melissa Maturo, both of Staunton; sisters, Myrtle Howery, Pauline Wirt, Melva Hixon, Claudine Hodge, all of Christiansburg, Elsie Evans, Beckley, W. Va.; one brother, Kyle McGuire, Christiansburg; two grandsons, Matthew and William. Funeral services will be noon Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Sam Hancock with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Tuesday evening at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.

OVERSTREET, Mildred Morgan, 79, of Williamsburg, and formerly of Bedford, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at her residence. Graveside services Wednesday, 11 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Correction: There will be no visitation.

PRICE, Dora Jones (Mrs. Fred H.), 85, died Sunday. Funeral 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 1994 ,at the Rural Retreat Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat.

ROUSE, Jimmie Wayne, 43, of Ashland City, Tenn., and formerly of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, as a result of an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife, Glendora Rouse; a son, Jeffrey Gerald Rouse, Nashville, Tenn.; two stepsons, Charles Myers, Matt Myers; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie R. and Effie Rouse, Ashland City, Tenn.; one sister, Joyce Craighead, Roanoke; three brothers, Michael Stewart Rouse, Walter Ray Rouse, both of Ashland City, Tenn., Robert Lee Rouse, Roanoke; one niece, Tammy Lynn Rouse; three nephews, Ronnie Dale Beckner Jr., Daniel Ray Rouse, Benjamin Rouse. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Rev. Gary Kingery officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel.

SHAW, Erna Hill, 93, of Woodlawn, passed away Sunday, June 19, 1994. Funeral services 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

SIMPSON, Lois Marie, 60, of Roanoke, died Monday, June 20, 1994, in a local nursing home following a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles H. and Cora DeWeese Simpson; three brothers and one sister. She was an employee of Double Envelope with 24 years service. Miss Simpson was a member of Valley View Wesleyan Church. Surviving are four sisters, Gladys S. Shirley and Lena S. Fuller, both of Roanoke, Laura S. Wimmer, Jacksonville, N.C., Doris S. Poling, Roanoke; three brothers, Adolphus ""Sonny"" Simpson, Roanoke, Hugh W. Simpson, Bent Mountain, E. Wayne Simpson, Roanoke. A number of nieces and nephews and special friends, Bonnie Newcomb and Lois Moore. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Roanoke Emergency Medical Services (REMS), 374 Day Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24016 or the American Cancer Society. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Randy Garner, the Rev. Mike Lee, and the Rev. Alfred Moore. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 12 noon Tuesday.

SMITH, Brandon O'Kell, infant son of Larry Burrell and Brenda Smith, passed away Sunday, June 19, 1994, in a local hospital. Other survivors, three brothers, Rafelle, LeRon, and Desmond; one sister, Shalisha, all of Roanoke; grandparents, Mrs. Ellen Burrell, Fincastle; John W. and Joyce A. Smith, Roanoke; great-grandparents, Mrs. Lenora Burrell, Zainesville, Ohio, Mr. William L. Fitzgerald, Roanoke; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services, Wednesday, 11 a.m., Williams Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home.

SPANGLER, Beatrice Via, 80, of Natural Bridge Station, died Sunday, June 19, 1994. She was the widow of Otho H. Spangler Sr.; and was preceded in death by her grandson, Stanley Hill. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and William (Billy) Huffman, Buchanan, Fay and Floyd Hill, Natural Bridge Station; a son and daughter-in-law, Otho (Sonny) and Barbara Spangler, Buchanan; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at 2 p.m. in Rader Buchanan Chapel, with the Rev. David Bain officiating. Interment will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

TAYLOR, Jesse V., 56, of Rt 2, Hurt, Va., died Monday, June 20, 1994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at Finch & Finch Funeral Home Chapel.

TILLER, Elizabeth Morgan, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 20, 1994 at her residence. Mrs. Tiller was a resident of Roanoke for over 60 years and was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henson Tiller, two brothers, Thomas P. Morgan and Milton R. Morgan, and a sister, Bessie M. Hening. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles M. and Nancy Penn Tiller, Waynesville, N. C.; three grandchildren, Charles Randolph Tiller, Glenview, Ill., Samuel M. Ritchie Tiller, Indianapolis, Ind., Suzanne Morgan Pence, Overland Park, Kansas; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, 3 p.m., with Dr. A. Taylor Todd and Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's, Roanoke Chapel, Wednesday at 1 p.m. until service time.