ROANOKE TIMES 

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

DATE: TUESDAY, August 8, 1995                   TAG: 9508080096
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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ANDERSON, Eugene, (``Gene""), 66, of Rt 1, Box 430, of Alton, departed this life for eternal life with Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 5, 1995, 3:03 a.m. from his home. He was born on March 19, 1929 in Waybesboro the son of the late Herman Hall Anderson and Hawsie Truslow Anderson. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Rudolph and Charles Anderson; and sisters, Tinnie Anderson and Christine Crowe. He was the third generation of the Anderson family to manage for Fox Horn Farm, where he has lived for 64 years. He has great love for horses and farming. He was an active and devoted member of Mountain View Full Gospel Church in Afton, where he formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Virgie Pearline Scott Anderson; four daughters and their husbands, Dolly and Edward Robinson, Charlottesville, Margaret Sullivan, Alfton, Temple and Wayne Hutchinson, Waynesboro, and Judy and William Barker, Waynesboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Tammy Ramsey, Afton; his sisters, Elvery Hutchinson, Gordonsville, Eunice Smith, Mechanicsville, Juarnita Orman, Afton; and his twin sister, Gwen Honnoll, Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Earl and Diane Sullivan, Michael and Sandy Sullivan, Ulysses and Freda Sullivan, Karen and Frankie Johnson, Keith and Keron Hutchinson, William and Justin Barker, Jennifer Brooke and Cody Ramsey and Brandon Harris; his great-grandchildren, Eric and Evan Sullivan, Katelyn and Kristen Sullivan, Tiffany and Steven Sullivan, Ader Hutchinson and Sara Johnson. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain View Full Gospel Church by the Rev. Ronnie Watson and the Rev. Whitney Critizer. Burial will follow at Hebron Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be Karl Dickerson, Arthur Carter, John White, John Payne, Junior Hutchinson, Danny Atkins, Bill Ledford, and Herbert Johnson; honorary pallbears will be nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Etter-Reynolds Funeral Home.

CLAYTOR, Lera Alice, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Charleston, W.Va. passed away Sunday August 6, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orestes M. Claytor. Survivors include two nieces, Synetha Anderson, Chula Visa, Calif. and Alice C. Johnson, Roanoke. Friends may call the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Wednesday, where the family will receive them 7 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday 1 p.m. at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 306 Washington St., Charleston, W.Va. The interment will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, W.Va. Preston Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

CORRELL, Treva Pharis, 92, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

COX, Bertha Mae Sheppard Price, 92, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. Born in Montgomery County on October 30, 1902, she was a daughter of the late Lincoln Taylor and Rosie Lee Kanode Sheppard. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence S. Price and Charlie F. Cox, and a son, Garland Price. Surviving are three daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Claude (Ruby) Herzig, Ruth and Emory (Ras) Elliott, and Julie B. Reed, all of Blacksburg; nine grandchildren, David Herzig, B lacksburg, Glen Herzig, Alexandria, Linda Elliott, Blacksburg, Brenda D. Farhan, Fairfax, Larry Dean Sheppard and Tommy Lee Sheppard, both of Blacksburg, Robert Wayne Sheppard, Mt. Airy, N.C., Rose Mary Cole and Tina M. Goad, both of Christiansburg; seven great-grandchildren, Christy Sheppard, Courtney Sheppard, Genny Sheppard and Amanda Sheppard, all of Blacksburg, Christina Goad, Wendy Cole and Robbie Sheppard, all of Christiansburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Ira Miller and Helen Sheppard, Tampa, Fla.; a special friend, Mary Saunders, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 1995, at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

DAY, Patricia Hailey, 47, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, August 4, 1995. Private memorial service, Holden Beach, N.C. at a later date. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

FERGUSON, Garnett Belcher, 81, of Roanoke, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.

FUDGE, Nancy Jo Fields, 50, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel.

GILFILEN, Londell Clayton Jr., infant son of Londell Clayton Gilfilen Sr. and Roxanna Reid, Raphine, died Sunday, April 6, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m.Thursday at Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

GILLIAM, Ruth Ann, 57, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, August 7, 1995, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington. Miss Gilliam was born August 6, 1938 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Smith Payne Gilliam and Susie Aaron Gilliam. Surviving are one sister, Brenda G. Marshall, Moneta; two brothers, Freddie L. Gilliam, Natural Bridge Station, Richard W. Gilliam, Buena Vista; five nieces; two nephews; one great-nephew; one great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 9, 1995 at 11 a.m. from the graveside at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Donald W. Stine officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to the Natural Bridge Fire Department First Responders. The family will receive friends at their homes anytime. Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington is in charge of the arrangements.

GILMORE, Walter Harvey, 70, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, August 6, 1995 at his home. A retired employee of APCO's Clinch River Plant in Russell County, he was also a member of Cambria Baptist Church, McDaniel Chapter #86 A.F. & A.M., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Ellen B. Gilmore; one sister, Frances Viers, Radford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr., with burial in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

HAMILTON, Elmer Franklin, 94, of Lexington, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.

JOHNS, Raymond, of 126 Holcomb Path Rd., Lynchburg, died Friday, August 4, 1995 at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Johns, Lynchburg; a daughter, Linda Johns Braxton, Aldelphi, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Vernice Law, Roanoke; brother-in-law, Dr. Maynard Law, Roanoke; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the residence, with entombment at Fort Hill Memorial park and Mausoleum, Lynchburg. In lieu of inclement weather, funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2012 Grace St., Lynchburg. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.

JOHNS, Raymond, of 126 Holcomb Path Rd., Lynchburg, died Friday, August 4, 1995 at Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Johns, Lynchburg; a daughter, Linda Johns Braxton, Adelphi, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Vernice Law, Roanoke; brother-in-law, Dr. Maynard Law, Roanoke; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the residence, with entombment at Fort Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Lynchburg. In lieu of inclement weather, funeral services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2012 Grace St., Lynchburg. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.

LINKOUS, Ida Allene Shepherd, (``Tiny''), 70, of Christiansburg, passed away in an Oklahoma hospital on July 31, 1995. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at the Dowdy Family Cemetery, Toms Creek Road, Blacksburg, with Pastor Vince Guerra officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.

LOONEY, Lana A., 83, of Princeton, W. Va., died Monday, August 7, 1995 in a Princeton hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Faye Hurst, Roanoke, and Edna C. Looney, Princeton, W. Va., with whom she made her home; one brother, William Harold Looney, Bluefield. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton, W. Va. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 304, Princeton, W. Va. 24740

MATICS, Harold Edward, of Covington, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.

McCRAY, Lucille Ellen Wade, 80, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. She had suffered for some time with Altzheimers, but now she is at peace. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Fred C. McCray and her daughter, Christine Johnson. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for over 40 years. She was a good mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and David Rettinger of Salem, Brenda and Jerry Vanden Brook of Missouri; one granddaughter, Ellen Rettinger of Salem; a brother and his wife, Warren and Edith Wade of Maryland; her caregiver and friend, Willie Parker of Salem; a very special person, Mae Rettinger of Salem, who helped care for her over the last 2 years. Funeral services were held at the graveside Monday, August 7, 1995, in Cedar Lawn Burial Park, where she was buried beside her husband. The service was conducted by Mr. Richard Bryson of Salem. Anyone wishing to make donations, in mom's memory can give to the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A. or a worthy organization. Arrangements were handled by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.

MOORE, Michael Neil, 33 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995, in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Northside High School, a member of Northview United Methodist Church and an employee of the Olive Garden. Surviving are his mother and father, Margaret and Lewis Moore, Hardy; sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and Ron Barberie, Roanoke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Debbie Moore, Richmond, Phillip and Lynn Moore, West Palm Beach, Fla.; nieces, Jessica and Lindsay Barberie, Roanoke; nephews, Adam Moore, Richmond, Daniel Moore, West Palm Beach, Fla.; five step-nieces and step-nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 Electric Road S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018 or Berkshire Health Care Resident Council, 705 Clearview Drive, Vinton, Va. 24179. A graveside service will be conduc ted 11 a.m. Wednesday in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by Paul Hatfield. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Oakey's North Chapel.

NAFF, Gentra Landus, 90, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

NAFF, Gentra Landus, 90, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. She is the widow of Willie H. Naff. She was a member of Central Church of the Brethren and the Goodwill Sunday School Class. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Sue N. Naff, Easton, Conn.; four grandchildren, Brooks N. Fulton, Gentra G. Naff, William Holt Naff, Theodocia G. Naff; two great-grandsons, Griffith Bay Fulton and Pierce Collins Fulton; a sister, Mrs. Vera B. Farley; a brother, Harley F. Bower. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with Rev. David A. Yingling officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

OVERSTREET, Ocie Elizabeth, 87, of Troutville, formerly of Salem, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. She was a retired LPN. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest H. Morgan, Levy T. Citty Sr. and Edgar Overstreet; a brother, Alvin R. Goad. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, L. Voyd and Eula U. Morgan, Huddleston, John D. Citty, Campbell County; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia C. and Carl W. Brickey, Troutville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alpha and Dalton Lawrence, Wilda and Benjamin Bondurant; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a special like grandson and family, James and Wanda, Jamie and Matthew Wright, Blacksburg; special friend, the Rev. Carol Johnston; seven nieces and nephews; many special friends from Grandin Court Baptist Church and Catawb a Valley Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 9, at noon at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Carol Johnston and the Rev. Philip Motley officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel.

PEAK, Thomas Edward, 47, of Pulaski, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Memorial Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.

PEOPLES, Josephone Margaret, 57, of White Gate, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel.

QUESENBERRY, Miss Selma, 91, of Pulaski, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel.

REED, James Lawrence, 86, of Covington, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.

ROGERS, James Edward Sr., of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia A. Rogers, Roanoke; one son, James Edward Rogers Jr., Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Rene' and Keith Timothy Floyd Sr., Houston, Texas; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Charles and Jean Rogers, Youngstown, Ohio, Allen Rogers, Clifton Forge, Bobby and Brenda Rogers, Deepwater, West Va.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda Rogers, Powellton, W. Va., Janet and Michael Tolliver, Smythers, W.Va.; grandchildren, Jasmine Jene' Floyd and Keith Timothy Floyd Jr., both of Houston, Texas, Jayme Ire' Rogers, Roanoke; devoted friend, Denna Fralin, Roanoke; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

SHELBURNE, Mattie Lelia Shively, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 7, 1995. She was a member of Shenandoah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. Shelburne, and a daughter, Evelyn O. Burger. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Alma S. and Ernest L. ``Woody"" Greene, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Donna G. Edwards and husband, Bobby, High Point, NC, Tracey G. Good and husband, Bob, Chesapeake; four great-grandchildren, Allison, Austin, Emily Edwards, Patrick Good; sisters, Beulah Shively, Lillian Kelley, both of Rocky Mt.; brother, Marvin Shively, Ferrum. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. Robert L. Alderman and the Rev. Albin P. Crutchfield. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

SOUTHARD, Emma Lena, 98, of Martinsville, died Monday, August 7, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Funeral Home.

STANLEY, Annie Louise Atkinson, 102, of Vinton, passed away Monday, August 7, 1995. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marie Bryant, who passed away Friday, August 4, 1995. Surviving are two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Price and Darlene Bryant, Hollins, Bruce and Avonda Bryant, Vinton; granddaughter and husband, Peggy and Danny Hall, Vinton; eight great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Karen Obenchain. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 1995, from the Bonsack Cemetery with the Rev. Wm. Anthony Layman officating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

VANDRESSER, Olcha Emily Lawrence, 103, of Grosse Pointe, Michigan died Sunday, August 6, 1995 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. VanDresser. Surviving are two daughters, Leah Rudge, Adele Lindeman; three sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Mitzi VanDresser, William ""Bill"" and Shirley VanDresser, formerly of Blacksburg, currently of Eatonton, Ga., Richard and Barbara VanDresser; thirty grandchildren; thirtyseven great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren. The arrangements are being handled by Berheyden Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Frank P. VanDresser Memorial Fund, College of Veterinarian Science at Virginia Tech.

WARREN, Mary Belle Richards, of Roanoke, and formerly of Radford, passes away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

WILSON, Lucy Gusler, 92, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Sunday, August 6, 1995. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, W. H. (Woody) Wilson. She was a native of White Gate, Va., born August 11, 1902. She was a retired teacher. She and her husband made their home in Forth Worth since 1969. She was a member of Christ the King Episcopal Church. Surviving are daughters, Bobbie Reynolds and husband, Roger, Baton Rouge, La., Mary Elaine Matheson and husband, Ben, Fort Forth, Texas; six brothers and sisters; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 1995, in Greenwood Memorial Park, with Father Gayland Poole officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Episcopal Church or a favorite charity. 


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