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

DATE: SUNDAY, August 20, 1995                   TAG: 9508210067
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C2   EDITION: METRO 
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BAILEY, Margaret Strum, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 18, 1995, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Bailey Jr. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Airlee Court Baptist Church, the Hillcrest Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Round Hill Garden Club. Surviving are her children, Charles H. Bailey and wife, Margaret, Dolores B. Rorrer and husband, Bill, LaVerne B. Dillon and husband, Bobby, all of Roanoke, James J. Bailey III and wife, Mina, Orlando, Fla.; four granddaughters, Debbie, Barbara, Kimberly, and Jamilyn; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m., Monday, at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. John Hamric. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.

BOOTHE, Alma L., 85, of Floyd, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995 in Friendship Manor in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy J. Boothe and a daughter, Jesseleen Hylton. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Venda Boothe, Roanoke, Andy J. Jr. and Peggy Boothe, Roanoke; son-in-law, Kavilla Hylton, Floyd; half sister, Loraine Sowers, Christiansburg; six grandchildren and spouses, Daryl and Wilma Hylton, Christiansburg, Sharon Kay and Russel Stump, Floyd, Amy Hylton, Floyd, Cheryl and Jeff Lunsford, Fincastle, Lisa and David Bess, Boones Mill, Vickey and Rick Smith, Puerto Rico; ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Rev. Roy Turpin officiating with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, is in charge of arrangements.

BROWN, Viola Bailey, 91, of Roanoke, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 19, 1995. She was one of three surviving nurses who received their training at the Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Upon completing her studies she became a Registered Nurse and served the needs of patients at the old Burrell Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She will be remembered by the community as a loyal, dedicated and efficient nurse. She was the widow of James Brown. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Bessie LeVere, Scottsburg; nephews, Joseph M. Bailey, Halifax, Gordon Coleman, Berkeley, Calif. and Gregory Goode, Nathalie; nieces, Jeane Conti and Clara Easley, Washington, D.C., Beulah Janey, Upper Marlboro, Md., Frances Sugg, Fredericksburg, and Yvette Davis, New Haven, Conn.; grand-nephews, Joseph Bailey III, Halifax, William Sugg, Fredericksburg, Derick and Verone Janey , Upper Mralboro, Md.; grand nieces, Cassaundra Smith, Cherry Hill, N.J., and Angela Sugg, Fredericksburg. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

CONNER, Curtis C., 72, of Lexington, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service.

COOK, Rev. William A., 60, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., died Friday, August 18, 1995. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

CUMBOW, Nancy Roberts, 77, of Abingdon, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday, Campbell Funeral Home Chapel.

FITZGERALD, Donald Lee, 58, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, August 18, 1995. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.

FIZER, Mark O., 75, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, New Hope Church of God. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Friends may call at the church and the family will receive friends there from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.

FUNK, Fred Ewell Sr., 58, of Fries, died Friday, August 18, 1995. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.

GOODWIN, Elizabeth Arlene McDowell, of Pearisburg, died Friday, August 18, 1995. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church. She was past president of the Pearisburg Woman's Club and past president of the United Methodist Woman's Organization. She was born in Randolph County, W.Va. on May 1, 1915 and was a daughter of the late Sloan McDowell and Lura McGee McDowell. She is survived by her husband, James Chapman Goodwin of Pearisburg; two sons, James C. Goodwin II of Bridgeport, W.Va. and David Floyd Goodwin of Pearisburg; one sister, Letha McDowell of Morgantown, W.Va.; two grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted Monday, August 21, 1995 at 12:30 p.m. in the Pearisburg First United Methodist with the Rev. Freddrick Long officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

HORTON, Wilhelmina Gaines, (``Billie""), 100, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, August 19, 1995, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Charter member of the P.E.O. Chapter H, former member of the Radford Womans Club, member & Ex Sect. of the Radford Red Cross. Survivors include, one son; Wendell Horton of Blacksburg; daughter-in-law, Alice T. Horton of Blacksburg. Memorial services will be held Monday, August 21, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church in Radford with the Rev. Claud W. McCauley officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Parrish Hall. Interment will be private in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Boys Home, 306 Boys Home Road, Covington, Va. 24426. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford is in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD, Ella Mae, 97, of Huddleston, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston.

HUNT, Edna South, 76, of Abingdon, died Friday, August 18, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Monday, Knollkreg Memorial Park. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

KEYS, Henry C., 79, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion.

KNIGHT, Pearl, 87, of Rock Camp, W.Va., died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown.

LANTZ, Randal Scott, 30, of Montvale, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995. Survivors include his fiancee, Jennifer Sue Long; one son, Zachery Scott Lantz, both of the home; his parents, Ronnie and Peggy Lantz, Montvale; one brother, David Michael Lantz, Montvale; one sister, Teresa Marie Haliburton, Tampa, Fla.; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Hale Ramsey, Roanoke; his paternal grandparents, Harry M. and Gladys Lantz, Montvale. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday from the Montvale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Will Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.

MILLER, Paul W., 86, of Roanoke County, died Friday, August 18, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris S. Miller and was a faithful member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Rachel Miller of Roanoke; a grandson, Michael Miller of New Jersey; a sister, Ruby Garner of Roanoke; a brother and sister-in-law, Alvin L. and Virginia P. Miller of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, Dwight L. Miller, Blacksburg, Ronald S. Brooks, Charleston, S. C., Coleen Mitchum and Carol Strausbaugh, both of Roanoke, Cynthia G. Gauldin, Eden, N. C. Services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 21, 1995, with the Rev. Gary Kingery officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbell Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Red Hill Baptist Church. The fam ily gratefully acknowledges the care and support of the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center.

NEUROTH, Louise Jones, of Richmond, died Friday, August 18, 1995. She was the widow of Dr. Milton L. Neuroth. She is survived by three children, Grover C. Jones, Blacksburg, Robert W. Jones, Richmond, and Rhea Neuroth Baldino, Charlottesville; a sister, Thelma J. Smith, Richmond; three brothers, J. William Jones, Mechanicsville, Horace O. Jones, Topping, Va., and Donald E. Jones, Richmond; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Neuroth was a member of River Road Church Baptist and Past President of the Greetettes of Acca Temple Shrine. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Central Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of River Road Church Baptist. Interment will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests tha t donations be made to the Shriner Children's and Burn Unit Hospitals, c/o Acca Temple Shrine, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227.

PHELPS, Jeannie, 76, of Salem, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Surviving is a daughter, Venona Thompson, California; two grandsons, William R. Cato III, Jarrod W. Cato; one great-grandson, William R. Cato IV. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 21, 1995, in Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Harold Lewis will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 3931 Hawley Drive in Salem. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

SHAW, Helen R., (``Laura""), 63, of Narrows, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service.

SHEPPARD, Taylor Marie, infant daughter of Steven Ray Sheppard and Angie Marie Comer Sheppard of Pulaski died Friday, August 18, 1995. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

VAUGHT, Joy Andrews, 61, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 18, 1995, at her home. She was an employee of Hanover Direct and Salem Ice Cream Parlor. Surviving are three daughters, Vicki Bost, Dallas, Texas, Karen Walthall, Cathy Wray, both of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Kelly and Jamie Walthall, Jason Greer, Jessica Wray, Katherine and William Bost; three sisters, Glenna Sowers, Botetourt County, Mavia Alderman, Danville, Gerri Mitchell, Overland Park, Kan.; one brother, Joe Andrews, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Steve Witt officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

WENDT, Margaret B., 75, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

ZOTZ, Gertrude Mae, 86, of Salem, died Saturday, August 19, 1995. She was the widow of Frank Allen Zotz and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Survivors include her sister, Edna Neighbors, Roanoke; two stepchildren, Frank A. Zotz Jr. and Shirley Uptmor, both of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, August 21, 1995, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens by the Rev. James M. Fosnot. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, is in charge of arrangements