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

DATE: TUESDAY, March 21, 1995                   TAG: 9510010008
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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ARMSTRONG, Paul, 64, of Marion, died Sunday, March 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel.

BEDDINGFIELD, Robert W., 69, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Transportation and was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen H. Beddingfield; sons, Robert W. Beddingfield Jr. and wife, Toni, Mountain View, Calif., W. Todd Beddingfield, Ranson, W.Va., Kevin H. Beddingfield, Blue Ridge; daughters, Nancy J. Beddingfield and husband, Paul Leverenz, San Diego, Calif., Cheryl D. Beddingfield, Blue Ridge; grandson, Josh Beddingfield; a sister, Barbara Ann Nunnery, and husband, Michael Nunnery, Gainesville, Fla.; a brother, C. Richard Beddingfield, and wife, Virginia, Charlotte, N.C. A memorial service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. John F. Beddingfield officiating. The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

BERGER, Annie Bell, 97, of Dublin, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.

BROWN, Lewis O'Dell, Jr. (``L.O.''), 69, of Roanoke, died Sunday, March 19, 1995, at his lake home. He is survived by his wife, Lillien S. Brown; one son and daughter-in-law, Donaldson and Cindy Brown; two daughters, Mary Patsel, Sallie Garst, and son-in-law, Dr. Gary Garst; six grandchildren, Christopher and Erin Brown, Forrest and Dustin Bowman, Simon and Ben Garst; a brother-in-law, William S. (Bill) Moses and his wife, Doyne; an uncle, Wesley A. Brown and his wife, Virginia. Mr. Brown was president of Blue Ridge Buick and was active in the Smith Mountain Lake Ministries for many years. He was a graduate of VPI and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines. He was a life long member of Second Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at Second Presbyterian Church Tuesday, March 21, at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. William R. Klein officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements.

CUSTER, Margaret Marie McCoy, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 19, 1995, in a local hospital. She was predeceased by her adopted family, John and Ella Wheeler, Shady Grove. Survivors include her husband, Charlie L. Custer; one son and daughter-in-law, Charlie Everette and Joan Custer, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor Marie and Joseph Dillard, Vinton; four grandchildren, Wendy Dillard, Vinton, Lynne Custer Bledsoe and husband, Kelly Bledsoe, Cloverdale, Clark Allen Custer and wife, Jean Custer, Los Angeles, Calif.; Michael Griffin, Pontotoc, Miss.; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Brad Griffin; and many survivors of the Wheeler family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Clay Harrison and the Rev. Chris Rakestraw will officiate. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fidelis Sunday School Class, c/o Belmont Baptist Church, 825 Stewart Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

DALTON, Carl Lafayette, 72, of Dublin, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski.

DEEL, Michael Charles Jr., (``Mickey""), of Blue Ridge, left for a better place Monday, March 20,1995, 9:16 a.m. at the age of ten years, 5 months, 9 days and 9 hours. Waiting to join him later are his mother, Mary Lou Deel; and sister, Mollie Louise Deel, both of Blue Ridge; his sister, Birchie Dawn Vest; brother-in-law, Barry Leigh Vest Sr.; and his one nephew, Barry Leigh Vest Jr., all of Roanoke; his father, Michael Deel Sr., Hampton; his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Elsie Edwards, Blue Ridge; his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Ellen Deel, Hampton; and many other aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles; and countless cousins from all over. The celebration of his home-going will be at the Rainbow Forest Bapti st Church on Thursday, March 23, 1995, 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ken Butterworth officiating. His shell will be returned to the dust in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. There will be family and friends gathering around him at Mommaw's house, all who have loved him are welcome to come and visit, on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests balloons, a donation to the Children's Miracle Network or the Make A Wish Foundation. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.

DUNCAN, Zola Phillips, 83, of Willis, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

GIBSON, William R., (``Bill""), 93, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 20, 1995, in a local hospital. Mr. Gibson was retired from the N & W Railroad. He was a lifetime member of B.P.O.E. No. 197. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Walshe Gibson; brothers-in-law, William B. Walshe, Del Mar, Calif. and Thomas M. Walshe Jr., Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Ethel E. Walshe, Roanoke; also several nephews including Andrew T. Canada, wife, Jean, and daughter, Robin, Efland, N.C. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. James A. Hain will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

HARRISON, James Harlon, 67, of G alax, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel

HASPEL, Beatrice Vietor Willey Ryall, 87, of Dublin, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Highland Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin.

HOLMES, James F., 81, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, March 19, 1995. He was born in Bedford on February 25, 1914, and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Pullen Holmes. He was veteran of World War II serving in the Navy in the Far East. He was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church for many years. He worked for Bush Grocery Store, and after that he was employed by the Elks National Home and Frank Chervan in Bedford. He is survived by three brothers, William C. and wife, Georgia Holmes, Columbus, Ohio, Hal D. Holmes, Alexandria, Va., Robert L. Holmes, Bedford; sister, Lena R. Holmes, Bedford. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at the Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford. Friends may call at his residence of 312 East Franklin Street, Bedford. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

HORSLEY, Arthur L., 93, of Oak Level, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fort Trial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.

JOINER, Charles Henry Sr., (``Cethus""), 72, of Norfolk, formerly of Salem, died Friday, March 17, 1995. Arrangements by Hale Funeral Home, Norfolk.

JONES, Annie Nelson, (``Gee Gaw""), 83, of Wytheville, died Sunday, March 19, 1995, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James Floyd Jones. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Lawrence Tickle of Max Meadows; one son and daughter-in-law, James F. Jr. and Janie Jones of Wytheville; two brothers, Guy Nelson, Lee Nelson, both of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Alan Dale and wife, Janet Jones, Delta Dawn Jones. Funeral services will be Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Mountain View United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Bruce Roten and the Rev. David Olinger with the interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

JONES, Mary Alice Hawks, 92, of Rt. 2, Woodlawn, died Saturday, March 18, 1995, at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax. She was the widow of Elbert F. Jones. Survivors include a sister, Ella Burcham, Woodlawn; a brother, Clarence E. Hawks, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Jesse B. Higgins officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.

LIND, Harold Ross, 78, of Pilot, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

McGHEE, Robert Irvin, 78, of Salem, died Sunday, March 19, 1995 in the Lewis-Gale Hospital. He retired from Wren Lumber Company in 1981 after 25 years of service. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, where he was a former Deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was also an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Billie F. McGhee; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and John Blount, Winston-Salem, N.C., Mary and David Peters, Elysburg, Penn.; grandchildren, Melissa Pilcher, Brian Blount; great-grandson, Matthew Pilcher; sisters and brothers, Grace McGhee, Louise McGhee, Paul McGhee, Frances Ehlenfeldt, all of Salem, John L. McGhee, Bassett, Elizabeth Titlow, Blacksburg, Alice Sellew, Knoxville, Tenn., Willia m McGhee, Christiansburg, Donald McGhee, Lynchburg; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 1995, at 1 p.m. in the Salem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lew Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m.

MYERS, Margaret S., of Smith Mountain Lake, died Monday, March 20, 1995. She was a member and past Senior Regent of Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge, where she remained active until her illness. Surviving are her husband, N.W. (Bill) Myers; daughter, Natalie Victoria (Vicky) Hollins, Roanoke; sons, Jimmy Carter, Fredericksburg, Michael Carter, Swansboro, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Russell, Bill, and Warren Street all of Richmond; two sisters, Elizabeth Clary, Richmond, Lillian Southworth, Milford. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, with Pastor Art Hearn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

PAGANS, Alfred Raymond, 90, of Route 1, Hardy, passed away Monday, March 20, 1995. He was a retired farmer. He was predeceased by two sisters, Dallas Morgan and Daisy Morgan, and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Leonard and the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. Burial to follow Oylers Chapel Cemetery, Franklin County. Friends may call at the Lotz Vinton Chapel after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

PAINTER, Margaret Quesenberry, 78, of Pulaski, died Maonday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons.

REESE, Mary Edna, 90, of Salem, died Monday, March 20, 1995, at Richfield Nursing Center. She was born in Kentucky and was a long time and faithful member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin D. Reese. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis E. and Dixie J. Reese, Salem; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Ronald Riogborne, Colonial Heights, Ruby D. and Cecil Umberger, Williamsburg; grandsons, Marvin (Sandy) and Charles W. Reese, Rusty, Timothy, Steve and Mark Umberger, Randall Simmons; a granddaughter, Connie Leslie; sisters-in-law, Mary Bower, Louise Poole, both of Salem, Roxie Barrett, Goodview; numerous nieces and nephews; a special friend, Bonnie Neighbors. The family would like to thank the staff of Richfield Nursing Home for their care and kindness and the congregation of the Evangelical United Methodist Church for their visits and support. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at Evangelical United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jimmy Burks officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

REYNOLDS, Eleanor Elizabeth, (``Lizzie""), 91, of Newport, died Monday, March 20, 1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, following a long illness. Born in Craig Co., Va., on June 6, 1903 she was the daughter of the late William A. and Fannie Keffer Jones. A devoted homemaker and mother, she was the wife of the late Howard M. Reynolds and was a member of the Mount Olivet-Newport United Methodist Church of Newport. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Osborne and Grace Reynolds, Blacksburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Polly R. and Raymond McFarlane, Roanoke; a daughter, Elizabeth R. Booth, Manteo, N.C.; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Henreitta Reynolds, Lebanon, Fannie Reynolds, Blac ksburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995, in the Mt. Olivet-Newport United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alan Thorn officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to a charity of your choice.

RHODES, Debra Stanley, 36, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 19, 1995. She was preceded in death by a loving mother, Shirley E. Stanley, and a brother, Adrian Stanley. Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, James Rodney Rhodes; one son, James Rashawn Stanley, Roanoke; four sisters, Marsha R. Stone, Denise M. Stanley, Towanda C. Stanley, Stacy (Tony) Dudley, all of Roanoke; three brothers, Ronald (Denise) Edwards, Keith (Jennifer) Stanley, both of Roanoke, Theodore (Denise) Stanley, Richmond; three devoted nieces, Cherokee C., Talethia M. and Madell D. Stanley, all of Roanoke; a special best friend, Tracy Burnette, Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Prayer #7. Elder Shadrach Brown Jr. will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

ROBERTSON, Lonnie Kirk, infant son of Lisa Ann Matney and Charles Kirk Robertson, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, March 20, 1995, in a Roanoke hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Kirk and Carol Robertson, Hardy, and J. R. and Carol Breen, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside Oylers Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Scott McLain officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.

ROSS, Willie Mat, 83, of Groseclose, died Monday, March 20, 1995 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ross. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Connie Ross, Groseclose, Billy and Karen Ross, Flatridge; one granddaughter, Amiee Ross, Flatridge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 1995, at 11 a.m. in the Seaver-Brown Chapel, with Pastor Ronnie Tucker and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose, Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

SENNSTROM, Robert L., 48, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 19, 1995 in his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Polly M. Sennstrom; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Sennstrom, of Riverside, N.J.; daughter, Kelly Sennstrom, of Salem; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sennstrom, of Redmond, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Woodson, of Gaithersburg, Md.; sister-in-law, Dot Sennstrom, of Redmond, Wash.; parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKann, of Williamsport, Md.; and two grandchildren, of Riverside, N.J. A private memorial service will be held. The family requests that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

SHUPE, Donna Louise Smith, 93, of Newport News, died Sunday, March 19, 1995, in Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. Born in Grayson County, Va., she was a resident of Grayson County and Newport News. Mrs. Shupe retired from the Grayson County Public School System as a teacher after 32 years of service. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Fries Senior Citizens. Mrs. Shupe was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Alfred Shupe. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Ponder of Chesnee, S.C.; her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Hazel Shupe of Chesapeake; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. C. Bolen Shupe of Newport News; eight grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel, Cranberry Road, Galax, Va., by President Raymond Kohl. Burial will follow in Monta Vista Memorial Gardens. Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, assisted with funeral arrangements.

SMITH, Nina M., 87, of Pembroke, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home, Pembroke.

SPANGLER, Evelyn T., 75, of Roanoke, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

STUART, Nancy Jean Powell, of Covington, died Saturday, March 18, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.

WALDREN, Merle M., of Roanoke, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel

WHITAKER, Joan M., 47, of Dublin, died Monday, March 20, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver, Sanders & Mullin Funeral Home, Radford.

WHITLOW, June C., 78, of Martinsville, died Sunday, March 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stone Funeral Home Chapel.