ROANOKE TIMES 

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, December 31, 1994                   TAG: 9509220011
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT

CUMMINGS, Irene S., of Alexandria, died on Friday, December 30, 1994, at Oak Meadow Nursing Center in Alexandria. She was the loving mother of Frederick E. Cummings Jr. of Gainsville, Fla., Gary L. Cummings of Christiansburg, Maryann F. Moison of Blacksburg, and Darlene M. Green of Ft. Hood, Texas. She was the beloved sister of Robert D. Perry of West Bridgewater, Mass., Gilbert E. Perry of Concord, N.H., William R. Perry of Benton, La., Marion A. Perry of Alexandria, Theresa E. Lawler of Loveland, Colo., Rita M. Perry of Alexandria, and Dolores C. Dick of Romulus, Mich. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Arlene Cummings of Orleans, Vt.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 3, 1995, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S. Washington St., Alexandria. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Lou is Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.

DALTON, Rylon H., 67, of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Howell Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart.

DAVIS, Walter John, 90, of Springwood, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. He is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law, John and Betty Davis of Columbus, Ohio, Arthur Davis of Buchanan, Robert Davis of Blacksburg, Rayfield and Gloria Davis of Columbus, Ohio, Harold and Brenda Davis of Springwood; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Julia and Roy Mills of Springwood, Myrtle and Joe McDaniel, Effie West all of Columbus, Ohio, Evelyn and LeRoy Washington of Springwood, Geraldine and Bernard Hunter of Buchanan, Carolyn Spinner of Roanoke; one brother, Robert Davis of Clifton Forge; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 1995, 2 p.m. at the Jackson Baptist Church with the Rev. John Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A wake will be held Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan.

DAVIS, Walter, 91, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, December 28, 1994. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, High Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hairston Funeral Home.

Felts, Lawrence ""Bud"" 75 of Fancy Gap died, Friday December 30, 1994. Graveside service Sunday at the Susie Hawks Cemetery at 2 p.m. Vaughan-Guynn, Galax in charge of arrangements.

FRANK, Robert William, 45, of Huddleston, passed away Friday, December 30, 1994. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Hom, Huddleston.

FUQUA, Emma Blankenship 87, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, December 301, 994. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Mentow Baptist Church, Huddleston. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.

GREEN, Gertie Silvey, 71, of Buena Vista, died Friday, December 30, 1994, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born August 7, 1923 in Rockbridge County, daughter of the late Richard H. Silvey and Gertie Worth Silvey. She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Buena Vista. Surviving are two sons, Clemeth Roberts and Franklin E. Roberts, both of Buena Vista; two sisters, Rosie D. Davis and Betty Burch, both of Buena Vista; one brother, Henry D. Silvey, Natural Bridge; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with Elder Alvin Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.

GROSS, Selma L., 77, of Menlo Park, Calif. formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HAMILTON, Geneva M., 64, of Lake Villa, Ill., died Tuesday, December 27, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Parrott Church of God. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.

HARDY, Elder Elmer Clayton, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 30, 1994. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

HIPES, Frank J., (``Bud''), 76, of Covington, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

LEACH, David LaMar Sr., 75, of Bedford, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

MILLS, Doris E., 66, of Moneta, passed away Friday, December 30, 1994. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

PRUITT, James Edward Sr., 68, Moneta, Va. died Thursday, December 29, 1994, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Born July 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Essie Reynolds Pruitt, Sr. He was retired from Home Lumber Company, Roanoke, Va. after 32 years service. He was preceded in death by his son, James Edward Pruitt, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Iva Jean (Ivy) Pruitt, Moneta, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Judy Pruitt, and Michael and Faye Pruitt all of Moneta, Va.; two grandchildren, Melanie Bibby, Ma ss., and Adam Pruitt, Moneta, Va.; one great-grandchild, Matthew Bibby, Mass.; four sisters, Iva Eames and Eva Parker, both of Moneta, Va., Mary Dunford, Dry Fork, Va. and Josephine Trammell, Lexington, N.C.; five brothers, Robert Pruitt, Jr., Moneta, Va., Lewis Pruitt, Hardy, Va., Giles Pruitt, Moneta, Va., John Pruitt, Lexington, N.C. and Clyde Pruitt, Hardy, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va. with Revs. J. D. Hunt, III and Steve Pasley officiating. Burial will follow at Bethelem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Moneta, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 31, 1994, at Lynch Funeral Home 7 to 9 p.m., and other times at the home of his son, Richard Pruitt, Route 667, Moneta, Va. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

REYNOLDS, Cardena C., 83, of Covington, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

SNEAD, Walter T. of 314 East Franklin St., Bedford, died Thursday, December 29, 1994, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He leaves to mourn his loss, three sons, Robin Snead, Calvin Snead, Paul Snead all of Bedford; his mother, Mattie J. Wright, Bedford; four brothers; three sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 1995, at 2 p.m. at the Haven of Rest Church. Interment will follow in the Otterville Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford County. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, January 1, 1995, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

STARKEY, Earl M., 96, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.

TOLLEY, Kasey Renee, 4, of Natural Bridge Station, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Glenwood Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

WEBB, Lucille Masters 70, of Covington, died Thursday, December 29, 1994. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.

WEBB, William H., III, 32, of Troutville, died at his home Thursday, December 29, 1994. He was a 1981 graduate of Nottoway High School. Surviving are his parents, William H. Jr. and Lois Webb, Troutville; two sisters, Sheila Ann Webb, Troutville, Kimberly Renee Webb, Blackstone; maternal grandfather and wife, Lloyd and Bessy Arrington, Crewe; paternal grandmother, Sarah Evelyn Walsh, Lynchburg; paternal grandfather and wife, William H. Sr. and Pauline Webb, Roanoke; several aunts and uncles; also many loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at Bonsack Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 1994, with the Rev. Robert Moore III officiating. Inurnment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel.

WELLS, Larry Thomas, 52, of Salem, died Wednesday, December 28, 1994. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. 


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