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

DATE: MONDAY, May 8, 1995                   TAG: 9510040033
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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ALTIZER, Jeffrey, Scott, 28, of Dublin, died Friday, May 5, 1995 in a vehicle accident. Born in Radford, April 12, 1967, he was the beloved son of B. J. Altizer and Sharon Rogers Altizer. He was the grandson of Charles and Georgia Rogers and Mrs. Kyle Altizer, all of Dublin, and the late Brady Altizer Sr. He is also survived by two aunts and uncles, Saundra and Wayne Gray and Dale and Gene Reece; cousins and a multitude of relatives and friends. His accomplishments were many, he was a special person to all those who knew him. He loved life and he loved people and he enriched all the lives he touched. He was generous and kind and we know that he will live on in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved him. He always brightened our day and we will grieve his death, but take joy in having had him for a time, and we await the time that we will rejoice at our reunion. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 10, 1995 at 11 a.m. from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski, with Rev. Malcolm Cadd and Rev. Chester Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in Newbern Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle and Son Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Altizer will be at the homes of the grandparents, Charles and Georgia Rogers and Mrs. Kyle Altizer, Dublin.

BRADLEY, Peyton St. Clair, 86, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Bradley was born in Monroe County, W.Va. on November 28, 1908, a son of the late Buren J. and Edith Hazelwood Bradley. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army, a member of DAV and American Legion Post #182, and was retired from R.A.A.P. with 21 years service. Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Irene Bradley; two daughters, Carol B. Jones, Roanoke, Connie B. Echols, Blacksburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger W. and Kathy Bradley, Centreville; three grandchildren, Jennifer Echols and Julie Echols, both of Blacksburg, Chris Jones, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

BURKE, John Roy Sr., (""Zeke""), 79, of Blue Ridge, died Sunday, May 7, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Alma Louise Ridgeway Burke, of Blue Ridge; four sons, James Albert Burke, Florida, Johnny Roy Burke Jr., Stewartsville, Robert Shelby Burke, Manassas, Phillip Dean Burke, Goodview; four daughters, Sue Ellen Burke Behmer, Sanford, N.C., Peggy S. Markham, Vinton, Joyce A. DeLong, Hardy, Kathy Lynn Ayers, Vinton; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five nieces. Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 10, 1995, 2 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel, with the Rev. Terry L. Nester officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

CLINE, Mary Susan, 91, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Saturday, Mary 6, 1995, at a Pearisburg hospital. Born March 13, 1904, at Peterstown, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Florence Beasley Frazier. Mrs. Cline was a former employee of the Hoechst-Celanese Corp. in Narrows, was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Glen Cline; two brothers, Cronjie Sype and Jim Frazier; two sisters, Macie Blankenship and Rubie Anderson. She is survived by two sons, William Glen Cline and Frank Cline, both of Peterstown, W.Va.; two brothers, Charles Frazier of Salem, andTobe Frazier of Pearisburg; two sisters, Minnie Frazier of Denton, N.C., and Kemie Lucas of Riner; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one great-grandson; five stepgreat-grandchildren. Funer al services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W. Va. with the Rev. Thomas Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Peterstown Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 8, 1995, at the funeral home.

CRAWFORD, Alpha P. 77, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, May 7, 1995. Arrangements by Bolling, Gose & Lotts Funeral Home.

DRAPER, Lois Young, 61, of Martinsville, died Sunday, May 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.

DUDLEY, Natasha Nicole, 7, of Eagle Rock, died Saturday, May 6, 1995. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dudley Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shanks, and Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dudley Sr.; two sisters, Debbie Dudley and Joy Dudley; three brothers, Kenny Humphries, James M. Dudley III, Shawn Dudley. Funeral will be held Monday 2 p.m. in Eagle Rock Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Bethel Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Roger Madden.

DUNN, Lt. Col. Ret. Roy Franklin, 89, of Radford, passed away Sunday, May 7, 1995. Arrangments by Seaver, Sanders & Mullins.

HASH, Ada Elizabeth, 102, of Roanoke, passed away early Sunday morning, May 7, 1995, at Friendship Manor, Roanoke. Formerly of Franklin County, she was a member of Northminister Presbyterian Church and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star in West Virginia. She had taught school in Fayette County, W.Va. for 46 years. Born October 23, 1892, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Malinda Spencer Hash. She is survived by several cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Lowell P. Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferrum. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday, May 8, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

LAUGHON, Leslie Tolley, 77, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, in a local hospital. Mrs. Laughon was the widow of Harold Pollard Laughon, and a retired employee of Appalachian Power Co. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. and Martha Laughon, Midlothian, Va.; two grandchildren, Margaret Leslie Laughon and Matthew Laughon, Midlothian, Va.; one stepsister, Frances Wilson, Vinton. Funeral services will be at the graveside, Fairview Cemetery 12 noon Wednesday, May 10, 1995, with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

MILLIRONS, Mason Vance, 58, of Dublin, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at his home. He was a son of the late Walter and Rosa E. Millirons and was a member of the Goshen United Methodist Church. He was employed by Magnox, Inc., Pulaski. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Phipps Millirons, Start Route, Dublin; two daughters, Connie M. Byrd, Pulaski, Janet M. Crigger, Star Route, Dublin; a brother, Thomas Millirons, Star Route, Dublin; three sisters, Delphine M. Banes, Dolly M. Banes and Donnie M. Phipps, all of Star Route, Dublin; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, in the Newberry Funeral Home in Bland with the Rev. Timmy Williams and the Rev. Gus Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Millirons Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday or at the home of Janet and Sam Crigger at any time. Ne wberry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

PARCELL, John Curtis, 73, of Martinsville, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, at Blue Ridge Nursing Center. Formerly of Rocky Mount, he was born October 12, 1921, to the late Alfred Lee and Roxie Bowles Parcell. He was a member of Chestnut Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Bernice P. and Starling Whitlow, Bassett; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Buren Parcell, Claude Parcell, Harrell and Joannie Parcell, James Parcell, all of Rocky Mount, Paul and Elsie Parcell, Melvin and Mae Parcell, all of Martinsville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowles Family Cemetery, Sydnorsville. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday, May 8, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

PRESNELL, June, 73, of Glade Hill, died Sunday morning, May 7, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are her husband, John W. Presnell; three children, Stephen M. Presnell, Bolton, N.C., Sharon Causey, Glade Hill, Dennis M. Presnell, Newnan, Ga.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

PUGH, Ethel Slough, 76, of Buena Vista, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born in Buena Vista on February 11, 1919, the daughter of the late Howard and Carrie Jenkins Slough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis W. Pugh; one son, Rodney W. Pugh, four sisters and four brothers. She was a lift time member of the St. John's United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son James Douglas Pugh Sr., Staunton; one sister, Emma ``Ruby"" Hostetter, Buena Vista; one brother, Robert ``Bobby"" Slough, Buena Vista; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and many life long friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lomax Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Edward H. Johnson. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

RICHARDS, James Hanford Sr., 65, of Roanoke, died Saturday, May 6, 1995. He was a retired barber in Roanoke City with over 30 years service. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the U.C.T. and Fatima Guild. He is survived by his wife, Nancy H. Richards; sons and daughter-in-law, James H. Jr. and Jane Richards, Knoxville, Tenn., William L. Richards, Roanoke; daughter, Stephanie A. Richards, Roanoke; brother, John Paul Richards, Roanoke; sisters, Dessie Drewery, Nellie Cawley, Mary Mountcastle, all of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Rev. Ben Peyton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hollins Rescue Squad or the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

ROBERTSON, Steven Glenn, 37, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, May 7, 1995. Steven was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church; a Roanoke County School Bus Driver for 15 years and was a computer operator for Whitey's Processing with 19 years service. He was a life member of the Mount Pleasant Recue Squad with 21 years service and was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Lynn Robertson and his grandparents, George Kingrey, Helen Slaydon and George and Virgin Robertson. Surviving are his parents, Glenn (Whitey) and Ruth Kingrey Robertson, Roanoke County; his sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon Dawn Robertson, Hardy, Teresa Anne and Dennis Brown, Roanoke; a beloved nephew, James Dennis Brown; many aunts and uncles and his very special friends, Dennis and Donna Furrow, Jimmy Conner, Rich and Ralph, and all the members of the Mount Pleasant Rescue Squad. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry L. Cloninger Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Steven loved flowers or you may send donations to the Mount Pleasant Rescue Squad in his memory. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 4 p.m. Monday.

WARD, William Carson, 80, of Iron Gate, died Friday, May 5, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.

WHITE, Ruth O., 83, of Hillsville, died Sunday, May 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m., Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

by CNB