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

DATE: SUNDAY, June 25, 1995                   TAG: 9506260124
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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ANDERSON, Claude C., 73, of Galax, passed awy Saturday, June 24, 1995. Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Monday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

ASIMAK, Dinos S., 68, of Memphis, Tenn., died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Memphis Tenn. Arrangements by Memphis Funeral Home.

BAGGATTA, Baby, infant daughter of Joseph and Tammy Baggatta of Galax, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Graveside service Sunday 4 p.m. at Camp Zion Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

BLACK, Russell Henry, 72, of Lexington, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Harrison Funeral Chapel.

BOYD, Bernard Lee, 56, of Pulaski, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.

CANNADAY, Steve Allen, 69, of Bassett, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Fort Trial Christian Church, Bassett. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.

CHEEK, J. Frank, 83, of Morehead, N.C., died Friday, June 23, 1995 at Carteret General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Lamkin officiating and Rev. Charles Allard assisting. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Park. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Cheeks Antique in Morehead City. He is survived by his wife, Theresa M. Cheek, Morehead City; one son, Wayne Cheek, Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Allen Cheek, Auburndel, Fla.; one sister, Maggie Phillips, Walnut Cove, N.C.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bellmunden Funeral Home.

CLYBURN, Samuel Edward, Sr., 68, of Fries, died Friday, June 23, 1995. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Fries Church of God of Prophecy. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

EASTWOOD, Betty Lou Jackson, 54, of Wytheville, died Friday, June 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.

EVANS, Daisy Styles, 96, of Buena Vista, formerly of Lexington, died Thursday, June 22, 1995 in a Buena Vista nursing home where she had resided for several years. The daughter of the late Spottswood A. Syles Sr. and the late Bertha Hawkins Styles, she was born in Lexington, August 3, 1898. She and her late husband, John W. Evans owned and operated a motel business in Wildwood, N.J. Mrs. Evans was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lexington and the Eureka Baptist Church in Wildwood, N.J. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Margaret S. Jackson, Wildwood, N.J.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will received friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, 601 McCorkle Drive, Lexington. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. J. Dennis Rose, Minister. J. B. Lewis Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.

GARST, George Layman, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 24, 1995. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church and The Raleigh Court Lions Club. Mr. Garst was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Garst, and is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, H. Clifton and Roberta Garst; four sisters-in-law, Billie Garst, Kathleen Godfrey, Estelle Fields, Mary Spicer; a very special niece, Ivie Ellis; and a number of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. Daniel E. Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

GOODWIN, Marion Edwina, 96, of Bedford, died Friday, June 23, 1995 in a local nursing home. She was born September 22, 1898 in Berlin, Conn. a daughter of the late Freeman Ernest Williams and Harriet Mae Patterson Williams. She was the widow of Dr. Allie Jesse Goodwin. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia G. Scott of Bedford; two grandchildren, Lynne O. Scott of Palno, Texas, and David R. Scott of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Longwood Cemetery Monday, June 26, 1995, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James A. Creasy officiating. Memorial may be made to a favorite charity. Friends may call at the home of Virginia Scott, 627 Westview Ave. Carder-Tharp Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

HARTLESS, Terry W., 31, of Fairfield, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.

HENDERSON, Ann R., 42, of 332 E. Elm Street, Penn Yan, N.Y., died Friday, June 23, 1995 at her home. Ann was born December 1, 1952 in Washington D.C. and was the daughter of Cmdr. John D. and Elizabeth D. Knowles Richardson. She was a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class of 1970 and was active in the Women's Athletic Association. She was also a graduate of Emory & Henry College in Virginia, Class of 1973 with a B.S. in Sociology. She was employed as Housing Coordinator with the Yates County Housing. Ann was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Women of the Moose in Penn Yan. She is survived by her mother, Betty Richardson of Blacksburg; a son, David (Brad) Henderson of Great Bridge; a daughter, Katie Elizabeth Binko of Penn Yan, N.Y.; beloved companion and partner, Allen C. Bishop of Penn Yan, N.Y.; sister, Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn Martinson of Winter Park, Fla. Friends may call at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bradford D. Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetry at the convenience of the family. Memorials are requested to be made to the American Cancer Society, the Penn Yan United Methodist Church or the Ontario-Yates Hospice.

HOSTETTER, Thomas Albert, 72, of Fairfield, died Friday, June 23, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Bath. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

HUFFMAN, Paul Timothy, 71, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 23, 1995 at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was born May 30, 1924 in Rockbridge County, son of the late William Huffman and Regina Green Huffman. He had been a member of the Mountain View Assembly of God Church for several years where he served as an Elder. He was a veteran of WW II and received the Purple Heart. Mr. Huffman was retired from the Bernson Silk Mill. Surviving are his wife of over 50 years, Annie Conner Huffman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Paul Majors, Darlene and Robert Sloan all of Buena Vista; four grandchildren, James Shafer, Amy Shafer, Tammy Shafer and Paul Majors Jr.; four sisters, Estelle Secrist, Gladys Bates, Mary Humphries, and Ruth Evans all of Buena Vista. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Mondm ay at the Mountain View Assemble of God Church with the Rev. Jim Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Tha family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service in Buena Vista.

HUGHES, Delmer W., 74, of Salem, died Friday, June 23, 1995, at his home. Mr. Hughes was formerly of Abingdon. He retired from Clinchfield Coal Co. after 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Large Hughes; son, Donald W. Hughes; daughter, Rose Hughes Richards; seven grandchildren; brothers, Elmer Hughes, Ballard C. Hughes Jr.; sisters, Alma Davis, Lillian Fleming. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Cryptside services will be at Forrest Hills Cemetery, Abingdon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services, P.O. Box 849, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

HYPES, Fred L., 72, of the Brosville Section of Cascade, formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, June 23, 1995 at his residence. He was an Army veteran of WW II. Mr. Hypes was a member of the D.A.V. and the American Legion. He was retired from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Co. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn S. Hypes; one daughter, Betty H. LaPrade, Cascade; one grandson, Robert L. LaPrade, Roanoke; one granddaughter, Rhonda L. Stump, Bedford; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Monday. Interment with military honors will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Sunday.

JETT, Walter Roy, (""Pappy""), 80, of 1111 Lakeview Place, Roanoke, died Friday, June 23, 1995 in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, Va. Mr. Jett was born May 13, 1915, in Floyd County, son of the late Walter L. and Pearl Gravely Jett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Hayslett Jett in 1991, one son, Jerry Jett in January of 1995, four brothers, and one sister. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. David (Dreama) Byer, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Lewanda Hogan, Roanoke, and Ms. Crystal Jett, Altavista; one great-grandson, Chris Hogan, Roanoke; one brother, Elmer Jett, Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters, Mrs. Maude Duncan, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Gertrude McCulley, Kentucky. ""You will be greatly missed by your family and friends."" A funeral service will be held Tuesday 2 p.m. from the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, with the Rev. Wayne Sellers officiating and assi sted by Rev. George Ladue. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home.

KOTARY, Betty J., 61, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

LEE, Garland L., (``Mack""), 69 of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 24, 1995. Mr. Lee served during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by a son, Allen Lee, his father and mother, Emmett and Lura Lee, and sisters, Norma Lee, Virgie Duncan and Pauline Shaw. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor W. Lee; sons, Ga ry W. Lee Sr., Kevin J. Lee, both of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Gary W. Lee Jr. and wife Traci, Marietta, Ga., Richard A. Lee, Jeffrey A. Lee, both of Roanoke; great-grandchild, Garrett A. Lee; sisters, Bernice Otey, Thelma Kyle, Dorothy Simmons, June Lee, Audrey Hawkins; brothers, Bud Lee and Jack Lee. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Gregory D. Reynolds. Interment will follow in Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Oakey's North Chapel.

LILLY, Irene Huffman, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 23, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Add W. Lilly. She was a long time member of First Wesleyan Church. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Jeanne and Joseph Moses of Roanoke, Patricia and Don Wilson of Beaverton, Org.; sons and daughter-in-law, Frederick R. and Lois Lilly of Daleville, Edwin R. and Rita Lilly of Hollins; nine grandchildren, Debbie Lane, Linda Lilly, Susan Lawrence, Cynthia Hoffard, Edwin R. Lilly Jr., Pamela McMillie, Jody Shaver, Steven Wilson and Mark Wilson; seven great-grandchildren, Heather Saunders, Laura Hoffard, Wesley Lawrence, Brandon Shaver, Kelly Shaver, Steven Hardy, Chloe Wilson, one great-great-granddaughter, Cathryn Saunders. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 26, 1995, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Aaron J. Rummage officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel

McGRAW, Emory, (``Gene""), 66, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24, 1995, at a local hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was retired from the Fulton Truck Company. Survivors include his wife, Shirley McGraw; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory W. and Phyllis W. McGraw of Montgomery County; one brother, Richard McGraw of Union Town, Ohio; stepmother, Imogene McGraw, Walnut Grove, W.Va.; six half brothers; and two half sisters; also two granddaughte rs, Victoria and Cassandra McGraw. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 26, 1995, at the Shilo Cemetery in Alvon, W.Va. The Rev. Jr. Westmoreland and the Rev. Carl Basham will officiate. The family will receive friends after 12 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel

MONOSKI, Joseph Paul, Sr., 84, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

PERRY, William O. Jr., (``Bill""), 86, of Independence, passed away Friday, June 23, 1995 at Blue Ridge Highlands Nursing Home, Galax. Mr. Perry was born March 9, 1909, at Welch, West Virginia to William Oswald Perry Sr., and Nannie Tate Perry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired merchant with Western Auto Store, Independence. He is survived by a son, William E. ``Bill"" Perry of Annandale. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Rev. Teri Gregory officiating. Interment will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348 or Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 147, Elk Creek, Va. 24326. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.

PRICE, Bobby Rudolph, 53, of Plum Creek, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

PRILLAMAN, Madoline Thomasson, 80, of 126 N. Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, died Saturday, June 24, 1995, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born in Henry County, August 9, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Albert Frank Thomasson and Cassie Metz Thomasson. She was the widow of Randolph Gold Prillaman. She has sold ladies clothing for over 30 yeas, most recently for C. W. Holt in Martinsville. Mrs. Prillaman was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville. Surviving are two sons, Albert Lee Prillaman of Union Hall, Randolph G. Prillaman of Arlington; two sisters, Mrs. Robert E. (Thelma) Fulcher of Collinsville, Mrs. C.H. (Beatrice) McFall of Newport News; five brothers, Simmons O. Thomasson, Harold W. Thomasson, H. Wilson Thomasson, all of Collinsville, J. Dillard Thomasson of Ridgeway, O. C. Thomasson of Bassett; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Collins Funeral Chapel. Memorial contribution may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church Roof Fund, 405 N. Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, VA 24078.

RYMAN, Vernon Linden, 78, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, June 24, 1995 in a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Lena Short Ryman; two brothers, Herman Ryman of Alexandria and Roy Ryman of Harrisonburg; a sister, Suzie Colson of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Nannie Quarles of Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Burrell Baker and the Rev. Ray Murphy officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 11 a.m. Monday where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m.

STONE, Charles Russell, 75, of Covington, died Friday, June 23, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday from the graveside, Alleghany Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

TAYLOR, Minnie Myers, 75, of Austinville, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.

TYLER, Estelle Nester, 75, of Montvale, passed away Friday, June 23, 1995, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born May 8, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late William Nester and Mary Alice Folden Nester. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Otey Tyler, and a son, Bobby Tyler. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Samuel Nester, Montvale; Tommy Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Faye Meador, Blue Ridge, Joyce Tyler, Montvale; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 26, 1995 at 2 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. William T. Vest. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

VAUGHAN, Fleming Adams, 78, of Gretna, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Spring Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.

WEBB, Hassie McGrady, 90, of Natural Bridge, died Thursday, June 22, 1995. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.

WHITFIELD, Maggie Barefield, 99, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 23, 1995. She was formerly of Roanoke, the widow of Frank Young Whitfield Sr., (a prominent Mississippi banker), and was a long-time resident of Meridian, Mississippi. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret W. and Dr. John W. Wilks, Roanoke, Va.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Frank Y. Whitfield Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Herbert and Ruth Whitfield, Greenville, Tenn., and Ted and Lucia Whitfield, Alpharetta; two brothers, William Barefield, Crestview, Fla., and Clark Barefield, Enterprise, Ala.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave in Magnolia Cemetery, Meridian, Miss., with Rev. Robert Matheny, of Central United Methodist Church, officiating. Her body has been taken from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel to the James F. Webb Funeral Home in Merid ian, Miss. where the family will receive friends, Sunday evening, June 25, 1995 from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to the Central United Methodist Church, Meridian, Miss. (39301).

WILHELM, Olen A., 92, of Eagle Rock, died Friday, June 23, 1995. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Frances Wilhelm of Roanoke, and a son, Lewis Wilhelm of Eagle Rock. Funeral will be Monday, June 26, at 1 p.m. in the Eagle Rock Chapel with burial in Forest Grove Cemetery with Rev. Robert McRae officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Funeral Home.

WILMER, Thomas Hunter, 72, of Roanoke, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Mr. Wilmer was an Army veteran of World War II and a former employee of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company with 32 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Eades Wilmer; one son, Alan Wilmer, Roanoke; two daughters, Betty W. McBride, Roanoke, Nancy W. Ritter, Salem; three grandsons, Patrick McBride, Douglas McBride, Scott Thomas; a brother and sister-in-law, Alton L. and Learlene Wilmer, Roanoke; a sister, Alma W. Crowder, Roanoke; two nephews, Dan Wilmer and wife, Janice, Wesley G. Wilmer and wife, Annette, all of Roanoke; one niece, Sandra Alexander and husband, Frank, Florida. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, June 26, 1995, with Rev. H. Kelly Dampeer Sr. officiating. Interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 1 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

WILSON, Ruby Pugh, 84, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, June 24, 1995. Graveside services 2 p.m. Sunday, Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.