Roanoke Times
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DATE: FRIDAY, July 15, 1994                   TAG: 9504110012
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BRAMMER, Kyle Joseph, 72, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, July 14, 1994 at his residence following a long illness with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Montgomery County on January 27, 1922, the son of the late William Joseph and Louanna Brammer. He was a retired Supervisor with hercules, Inc., Radford, Va. and a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Christiansburg. Mr. Brammer was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Brammer, Elmer Brammer and Cecil Brammer and is survived by his wife, Ora S. Brammer; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Sally H. Brammer of Wichita, Kan., and Gary L. Brammer, Christiansburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Otho and Lura Brammer, Christiansburg; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Della and John ``Herbert"" Swinney of North Haven, Conn., and Lalia G. Hill of Salem; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth C. Brammer of Elliston, Loraine C. Brammer of Edgewood, Md.; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the New River Valley Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 10896, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Friday where friends may call Friday and Saturday. The family will receive friends at the church from 7 until 9 Friday evening. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday from the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Richard Kingrea with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

BRYANT, Beulah Spivey, 87, of Austinville, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at the Twin County Community Hospital in Galax. She was born March 5, 1907 in Carroll County to Pearlie C. Spivey and Rhoda Williams Spivey. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Creed Bryant on July 4, 1994. Survivors include five sons and four daughters- in-law, Chester Bryant of Glouchester, Cecil and Faye Bryant of Galax, Junior and Dot Bryant and Pearlie and Shirley Bryant of Richmond, and Ernest and Debbie Bryant of Stafford; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Lorena Llewellyn of Richmond, Rodessa and Edward Semones of Martinsville, Norma and Jack Gregory of Buckingham, Joan and Elton Worrell of Hillsville, Shirley and Charles Starr of Lynchburg; two sisters, Vera Smythers of Galax and Pearl Quesenberry of Austinville; 33 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 20 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held Saturday, July 16, 1994, 2 p.m. at the Coulson Church of the Brethren with burial in the Coulson Church Cemetery with Rev. Russell Payne and Rev. Harry Shelton officiating. Mrs. Bryant will be placed in the church Friday evening, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Coulson Church of the Brethren Building Fund. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady, Chapel, Hillsville.

DAVENPORT, Irvin, 54, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 11, 1994. Survivors include three sons, Lamont and Gerald Divers, both of Roanoke, and Michael Davenport, Greenwood, S. C.; one daughter, Debra Davenport, Greenwood, S. C.; four brothers, John Davenport, Washington, D. C., James Davenport, Laurens, S. C., Michael Davenport, Hampton, and Gerald Davenport, Raleigh, N. C.; four sisters, Phyllis Hill, Glenda McCanty, Joyce Merrill, all of Laurens, S. C., and Sylvia Williams, Columbia, S. C.; a devoted friend, Sandra Divers, Roanoke; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

DIVERS, William Ronald Sr., (``Speedy""), 54, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994. He was employed at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a perfect son, a giving father and an incessant worker. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary R. Divers. Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda L. Divers, Willingboro, N. J.; one son, William R. Divers Jr., Roanoke; his father, John W. Divers, Roanoke; a devoted friend and her son, Carol Crigger and Robert Crigger, both of Roanoke; five sisters, Mary D. (William) Hackley, Terry L. Divers, Brenda D. (Walter) Wiley, all of Roanoke, Tonie D. (Clarence) Saunders, Stone Mountain, Ga., Denise D. (James) Bennett, Richmond; one brother, John E. (Susan) Divers, Charlottesville; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and his Roanoke Memorial Hospital family. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. The Rev. Frank Saunders will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Lorraine Alston. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

FRALIN, Vena Brown, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. H. Fralin. Surviving are her son, James D. Fralin and wife, Loretta M. Fralin, Daleville; daughter, Rebecca F. Grasse and husband, Jim M. Grasse, Bourbonnais, Ill.; grandchildren, Jimmy Fralin and wife, Cynthia, Johnny Fralin and wife, Cindi, Randy Fralin, Suzanne Grasse, David Grasse; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jeffrey, and Jessica Fralin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 402 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church by the Rev. Aaron J. Rummage and the Rev. W. Albert Massey. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.

GILMER, Janet Evelyn Whittaker, 62, of Dublin, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate.

HARPER, James Raleigh, 63, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HODGES, Glen Bernard, 83, of Willis, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eula Gay Edwards. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 64 years, Mary Lee Harman Hodges; six daughters, Jean Lugar, Ivadell Harris, Fern Harris, Phyllis Thompson all of Willis, Willadean Hylton, Meadows of Dan, Jewell Spickard, Blue Ridge; five sons, Hubert Harman, Check, Kenneth Hodges, Ewell Hodges both of Willis, Bernard Lee Hodges, Christiansburg, Raymond Hodges, Lorton; two sisters, Ellen Hodges, Georgie Orndorff both of Alexandria; two brothers, Charlie Hodges, Russell Hodges both of Roanoke; 31 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Topeco Church of the Brethren with Rev. Bryan Childress and Rev. John Shore officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Mayberry Funeral Home.

HODGES, Nannie H., 90, of Rocky Mount, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her husband, Walker L. Hodges and two sons, Maynard and Jack Hodges. Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law, Ruby and Sherwood Hunt, Mytle Young, of Rocky Mount, Ella Satterfield, Wake Forest, N.C., one son and daughter-in-law, J. D. and Mary Jean Hodges, Rocky Mount; one sister, Elsie Hodges and one brother, Johnny Hodges, both of Rocky Mount; one sister-in-law, Virgie Hodges, Rocky Mount; other survivors include 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, also a very dear friend, Odell Hammock. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994, at the Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Troy Mays officiating. Burial will follow in Hodges Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the family will be from 7 - 9 p.m. Arrangements by Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home.

HOLLAND, Nellie Bussey, 76, of Route 8, Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, July 14, 1994. She was a daughter of the late Amos and Julia Bussey. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband, Elder William Holland on December 4, 1987; a grandson, Brian Boone and one brother, Joe Bussey. She was a member of Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church. Sur viving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Janice Holland, Rocky Mount, Michael and Alysoun Holland, Boonsboro, M.D.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julia and Sam Terry, Meadows of Dan, Jo Ann and Roy Boone, Wirtz; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie and Virginia Bussey, Paul and Gladys Bussey, Fred and Cecile Bussey all of Rocky Mount, Lewis Bussey, LaBell, Fla., Eva Bussey, Chesapeake; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jim Kingery, Roxboro, N.C.; also surviving are eight grandchildren and their spouses, Ed and Carol Lena Terry, Susan and Steve Randall, Benjamin Boone, Cynthia Boone, Patrick Holland, Rebecca Holland, Michael Holland Jr. and John William Holland; two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Andrew Randall. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994, at Arrington-Bussey Funeral Chapel with Elder Lane Carter and Elder Junior Conner officiating. Burial will follow in the Holland Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Franklin Co. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or the American Heart Association, Franklin Co. Unit, P.O. Box 802, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

HUFFORD, Robert Lee, 55, of Blacksburg, died at his home Wednesday, July 13, 1994. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday from the Christian Growth Center, conducted by Pastor Rob Sowell, with burial in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

JACKSON, Robert Pierce 85, of Laurel Fork passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at the home of a son at Stuarts Draft. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Clora Utt Jackson. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William T. and Patricia Sharpe Jackson, Stuarts Draft; grandson, Brian T. Jackson, Stuarts Draft; several; nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994 at the Gladesboro Lutheran Church with the Rev. Duane Steele officiating. Interment will follow in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville Masonic Lodge #193. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post #1115. Funeral arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

KEENEY, Brett Anthony, 25, of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1994. Born April 28, 1969, in Orlando, Fla. the son of Paul Keeney and Bonnie Surface Keeney. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Pauline Keeney; mother, Bonnie Keeney, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Holley Stanley, Winston-Salem, N.C., Shannon Mead, Palm Bay, Fla.; two brothers, Sean Keeney, Winston-Salem, N.C., Paul Keeney, III, Iowa; paternal grandmother, Ocia Milam, Winston-Salem, N.C.; nephew, Christopher Caamono, Winston-Salem, N.C. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, 1994, at the Family Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Petty officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 1994, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

LANDIS, William Edward Jr., 67, of Salem, died on Wednesday, July 13,1994 at his home. He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad with 37 1/2 years of service. He was a member of the WOW Lodge 362 and Roanoke Moose Lodge 284. He is survived by his wife, Betty G. Landis; two daughters, Deborah Nininger and Dee Windsor; two granddaughters Ginny Wimbish and Janis Harlow, one great-granddaughter Kathleen Harlow, also other numerous dear relatives and friends. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 16, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Eagle Rock Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Junior Westmoreland. The family asks memorial donations be given to the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke.

LEFLER, Carol D. Hancock, 45, of Marion, died Thursday, July 14, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnett's Funeral Chapel, Marion. Burial, Round Hill Cemetery.

LEWIS, Lida Haga, 39, of Pulaski, died Thursday, July 14, 1994. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Stevens Funeral Chapel.

MARTIN, Clarence McNeil, 95, of Patrick Springs, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994. Funeral Saturday 2:00 p.m., Moody Funeral Home Chapel.

MARTIN, Justin Dvante, infant son of Jennifer Diane Martin, of Martinsville, Va., died Tuesday, July 12, 1994. Graveside service Friday, 11 a.m. Martin Family Cemetery, Fieldale. Arrangements by Stanfield Miller Funeral Home.

PIERCE, Joe V., 62, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Mouth of Wilson, Va. passed away Thursday, June 23, 1994. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Grassy Creek Baptist Church, Grassy Creek, N.C. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.

POAGE, Woodrow C., (``Bill""), 81, of Hampton, died at Sentara Hampton General Hospital, Monday, July 4, 1994. He was retired from Newport News Shipbuilding. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary ``Lib"" Poage, Hampton; one sister, Eunice Bruce, Elkin, N. C.; as wall as several nieces, Virginia Smith, Josephine Edwards, Janice Sink and Barbara Krysko, all from Roanoke. He was laid to rest on July 7, 1994 in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity.

RICE, Merle S., 82, of Radford, died Thursday, July 14, 1994, in a Radford hospital. He was a retired employee of Radford College and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are a sister, Virginia Price, Key West, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry Price, Radford; a foster niece, Jennifer Nester and her son, Harry Bugg, Dublin. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunrise Burial Park, Radford. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home.

SMITH, Vinnie Ola, 95, of Vinton, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994 in Berkshire Nursing Home, Vinton. She was the daughter of the late William Steve and Altice Robertson Sink. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacobe (Jake) Smith; her daughter, Janie Smith Perdue; her sons William S. Smith. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Rhoda Mae and Troy Hudson, Vinton; Mary Dillon, Fla.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Roy and Marie Smith, Wirtz, Euber J. and Lena Smith, Rocky Mount, John Daniel Smith, Fla.; Allen and Lois Smith, Roanoke; one sister, Hessie Dillon, Wirtz; four half sisters, Murphy Howell and Zula Hager both of Roanoke, Donnie Sherman, Md., Louis Painter, Tampa, Fla.; two half b rothers, Aubrey (Obrey) Sink, Rocky Mount, John (Forman) Sink, Roanoke; numerous grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Crossroads Primative Baptist Church Cemetery, Wirtz. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel where friends may call after 1 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

SOWERS, Charlie O., 70, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at his home. He was a retired employee of RAAP and is survived by his wife, Melia A. Sowers; a son, Howard L. Sowers; three daughters, Linda Harrison, Connie Burk, and Susan Sowers; a granddaughter, Angie Reedy; great-granddaughter, Kayla Reedy; a step-granddaughter, Ashley Griffith. All are of Christiansburg. Also surviving are a brother, Joe Sowers, Alexandria; a sister, Merle Rakes of Shawsville and a half sister, Etta Mae Reed of Dublin. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Huffville Church in Floyd County, conducted by the Rev. Jube Burk with burial in the Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call anytime Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home and the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.

WEBB, Icie Meadows, 67, of Covington, died Thursday, July 14, 1994. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.