Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, October 13, 1995 TAG: 9510130086
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
ALL, Eva Lee Garman, 94, of Catawba, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Wilson All; sons, James and Frank; daughters, Helen Barker, Lucille and Thelma All. Surviving are five sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph All, New Castle; Lawrence All, Maurice All, both of Roanoke; Wayne and Wanda All, Seymour, Tenn.; Reginald and Polly All, Catawba; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lillian and Daniel Allen, Salem; Marjorie and Keith Wright, Blacksburg; Loretta Caldwell, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Clovis and Lucille Garman, Catawba; two daughters-in-law, Ethel All, Lucille All, both of Catawba; 28 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 30 great great-granchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with The Rev. R. C. Wagner officiating. Interement will be in the All family cemetery in Catawba. The family wil l receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel after 12 noon Friday.
ALTIZER, Hazel A., 76, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995 in Richfield Nursing Home, Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie S. Altizer. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Billy Lambert; one son and daughter-in-law, Alvie and Pattie Altizer; one grandson, Kevin Altizer, all of Christiansburg; one sister, Mae Altizer, Marion; a special girl, Olivia Bain; and many friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Mr. A. Lowell Altizer and the Rev. Fred Brugger, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad or the Riner Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
AREHART, Jason Bradley, 18, of Route 1, Box 142-B, Hiwassee, VA was D.O.A. Wednesday, October 11, 1995 in the Pulaski Community Hospital from injuries received from an automobile accident. He was born in Pulaski VA on May 16, 1977. He was a Private in the United States Marine Corp. having finished his basic training in Parris Island, SC and was to be stationed at the United States Marine Corp. installation in Camp Lejeune, NC. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School. Surviving are: Father , Richard Arehart, Pulask i; Mother, Susan Dalton Moore, Lenoir, NC; Step-Father, James Moore, Lenoir, NC; One sister, Linda Ashley Moore Lenoir, NC; Grandparents, Hunter & Shelva Arehart, Snowville, VA, Robert W. & Billie Dalton, Pulaski; Step-Grandparents, James & Helen Moore, Barren Springs, VA; Two Great-Grandmothers, Margaret Benson, Stuarts Draft, VA, Lillian Holliday, Pulaski; Several Aunts and Uncles. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 A.M. from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church for the Stanley Memorial Fund, Route 1, Draper, VA 24324. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, VA.
AUSTIN, James Michael, 38, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday from the Greater Mt. Zion United Holy Church, Christiansburg. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
BAXTER, Larry Douglas, 45, of Santa Cruz, Calif., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 1995 in California. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 1995 1 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with Rev. Noel C. Taylor and Rev. Shackelford officiating. Burial will be in Delaney Court Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
CANNADAY, Charlie E., of Bassett, died Thursday, October 12, 1995. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service.
CAUDILL, Fannie Leota, 68, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Barnett's Marion Funeral Chapel.
CECIL, Pearl Hurt, 99, of Daleville, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, October 12, 1995. She was a daughter of the late Henry H. and Julia Huff Hurt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Cecil; a son, Guy H. Cecil; brothers and sisters, Dr. Ira Huff Hurt, Addie Young, Mable Hurt, Eldridge Hurt, Mary Harvey and John Henry Hurt. Mrs. Cecil was the last surviving sibling in her family. She was a longtime member of Melrose Baptist Church and persuaded her husband to leave the Methodist Church and join her at her church. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Frances and Leonard Johnsonis, DeLand, Fla., Norma Jean Sigmon, Joanna and Alton Dodd, Patricia and Phillip W. Reynolds, Daleville; two special grandchildren, Paul E. Reynolds II, Richmond, Jennifer Smiroldo, Daleville. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995, in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel after 1 p.m. Friday, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. The family suggests that donations be made to Troutville Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 609, 10 Sunset Avenue, Troutville, Va. 24175. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
CURTIS, Charles William, 69, of Hardy, passed away Thursday, October 12, 1995. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
FARMER, Cecil, 82, of Rugby, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Corinth Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
FOX, Robert Emory, 79, of Lexington, died Thursday, October 12, 1995. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
GRAY, Mildred Harper, 92, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, October 12, 1995 in a Vinton nursing home. She was the daughter of the late James H. and Virginia C. Harper, the widow of John H. Gray and a member of Colonial Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Lottie Harper, Vinton; sister-in-law, Mary Harper, Vinton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Colonial Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995, with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
GRAY, Mildred Harper, 92, of Blue Ridge, died Thursday, October 12, 1995, in a Vinton nursing home. She was the daughter of the late James H. and Virginia C. Harper, and the widow of John H. Gray. She was a member of Colonial Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Lottie Harper, Vinton; a sister-in-law, Mary Harper, Vinton, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Colonial Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995, with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
HUFF, Treva Phillips, 78, of Pilot, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 10, 1995 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 1 P.M. Friday at the Richardson-Horne Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Kingrea with interment in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
IGO, William, Jr., 70, of Galax, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Snow Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
ISAAC, Ella Reed, 100, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She is survived by one son, Sherman Reed, La Mirada, Calif.; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, at 1 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Graysontown Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Minnie Louise, 88, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. She was the widow of Earl Earnest Lucas. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alma Earnest Franklin. Mrs. Lucas was a house-mother for student nurses at the Carlton Terrace for many years. She was also a sitter at Community Hospital, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Etta Chapter #185, and a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter Louise Lucas McGarrell, Roanoke; son-in-law, Will Franklin, Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Carolyn and Thomas Rains, Bonnie and Bill Case, David and Donna Franklin, Michael McGarrell, Kevin Earnest and Chiko McGarrell, Stephen McGarrell; great-grandchildren, Scotty, Melissa, Michael, Christie, and Becky; nephew and wife, Dr. Robert and Martha Perkins. Graveside services will be held in Evergreen Burial Park, 11 a.m. Saturday , with the Rev. Mark Radecke officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church. Friends may call after 12 noon Friday at Oakey's South Chapel where the family will receive friend from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
MITCHELL, John Carroll Sr., 87, of Bedford, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995, in a local rest home. He was born in Bedford County, November 16, 1907, the last surviving of 11 children of the late Willie Edward Mitchell and Lelia Alice Hodges Mitchell. his wife was the late Thelma Elizabeth Krantz Mitchell. He was a retired merchant and was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. He was a faithful member of the Liberty Masonic Lodge #95 AF & AM for over 65 years, where he served in all lodge offices and was coach and teacher to many. He was also a District Deputy for the Grand Lodge. He is survived by his son, the Rev. John Carroll Mitchell Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Bedford; five grandchildren, Karen M. Mitchell, Brian J. Mitchell, Bryan K. Aud, Becky J. Aud and Brandon K. Aud; one great-grandson, Denver Kyle Aud. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995, at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. D. Glen Langston and Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites by Liberty Masonic Lodge. Memorials may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church or Bedford Volunteer Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
MORGAN, Howard Stevens, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 12, 1995 in a local hospital. He was retired from American Bridge and served in the U.S. army during WWII. Surviving are two sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia M. and Rev. Robert Painter, Elliston, Dora M. Fralin, Roanoke; two brothers and sister-in-law, Joel Claude Morgan, Roanoke, Robert Eugene and Gertrude Morgan, Richmond. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 14, 1995 at the Lotz Vinton Chapel. The Rev. John Ingram and Rev. Gary Sparks will officiate. Interment to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel.
POLLARD, Ruth Woods, 75, of Fries, passed away Thursday, October 12, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, Independence.
REID, Alberta Elizabeth Reynolds, 65, of Roanoke, peacefully entered into Eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 1995. She was born in Roanoke County to the late John Mercer Reynolds Sr. and the late Sally Arrington Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Reid. Survivors include her children, Moroline Reynolds (Norman) Smith, Southfield, MI., Roland L. (Marilyn) Reynolds Sr., and Nancy Reynolds Harper, both of Roanoke; brothers and sisters, John (Shirley) Reynolds Jr., Henry (Anne) Reynolds, Lewis Reynolds, Pauline (Lewey) Hale, Marion (Leffy) Gray, Frank Reynolds, Warren Reynolds, Harold Reynolds, Donald (Dedra) Reynolds, Ann Reynolds Jefferson, and Barbara Jean Reynolds Gaino, all of Roanoke; grandchildren, Sandra Merlene Hansel, Oak Park, MI., Catina M. Reynolds, Heather E. Harper, and Roland Reynolds Jr., all of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Eunique Monet Hansel, Oak Park, MI., and Daimon L. Reynolds, Roanoke; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Monday, 11 a.m., at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Saunders will officiate, with interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
RICE, Marie Helen Frye, 76, of Copper Hill, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995 in Camelot Nursing Home, Salem. She was a retired employee of the First Virginia Bank, Falls Church, and a member of the Seven Mile Ford United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Marion Rice; one daughter, Kitty R. Burnette, Copper Hill; two brothers, Lloyd Frye, W.G. (``Dub'') Frye, both of Chilhowie; one sister, Bertha Lee Henderson, Bluff City, Tenn.; four sisters-in-law, Frances Frye, Ina G. Frye, both of Chilhowie, Velma Rice, Marion, Beulah Owens, Stuart; one grandson, Wayland Burnette Jr., Copper Hill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Chilhowie, with the Rev. Jeff Calahan officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.
SHELTON, Martha D. 80, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
SOWERS, Ralph E., 77, of Carolina Beach, N.C., formerly of Pilot, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. There will be no services.
STANLEY, Gladys Christine, 71, of Hollins, died Thursday, October 12, 1995. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
TAYLOR, P. D., 92, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 1995, in Dr.'s Hospital of Sarasota, Fla. He was born in Pennsboro, W.Va., August 24, 1903, to Lela Wilson and Mark Taylor. He married Thelma Mastin of Bluefield, W.Va. in 1928 and they moved to Roanoke, Va. and then to Salem, Va. After 42 years with the Norfolk & Western Railroad, he retired as Gen. Mgr. of Passenger, Mail & Express Service. In 1987, he moved to Sarasota, Fla. & married Ethel M. Landry. He is survived by Ethel and three children, Patsy T. Simmons, Sarasota, Fla., John M. Taylor, Roanoke, Paul D. Taylor, Salem; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted from Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Rd., S.W., at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Third Church of Christ, Scientist, 7660 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota, Fla. 34231.
TILLING, Melba R., 85, formerly of Whitechapel Road, Norfolk, died Thursday, October 12, 1995, in a Norfolk hospital. She was the owner and operator of Melba's Beauty Shop, which she maintained in her home for over 51 years. She was born in Radford, and was the daughter of the late Sue Webb and Sidney E. Ritter. Mrs. Tilling was the widow of W. T. Tilling. Survivors include two sons, William Thomas Tilling Jr. and his wife Janice, Winchester, Sidney E. Tilling and his wife Joanne, Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Cassandra Carroll and her husband Michael, Tracy Pilgley and her husband Zackary, William T. Tilling III, Thomas H. Tilling and his wife Alison, Theresa Tilling Thompson and her husband Scott, and four great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 1995, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends at the home of Sidney E. Tilling, 5240 R olleston Drive, Virginia Beach, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Cox Funeral Home, Norfolk, is handling arrangements.
VIERS, Rosa Perdue, 83, of Radford, passed away Thursday, October 12, 1995 at her home. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fuqua Viers. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. Sherwood (Euna) Spence, Salem, Mrs. Cadell (Patricia) Blackburn, Radford; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Franklin, Radford; four grandchildren, Randy and Donette Spence, Tim and Cherie' Spence, Michelle Blackburn, Stephen Meade, Jason Blackburn; three great-grandchildren, Kristen and Brittany Spence, Hannah Meade. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Cecil Albano and Pastor Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Seaver-Saunders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4040 Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24014.
WEBB, John Albert, 74, of Covington, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
WIERINGO, Louise Corinne, 80, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995. Funeral 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, Virgina Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
WILSON, Charles Clayton, 84, of Route 6, Galax, died Tuesday, October 10, 1995, at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr Wilson was a life long resident of the Cranberry Community, and preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Emma Henrietta McKinzie Wilson. Survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Buford and Mildred Wilson, Galax; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Dedra Jean Wilson and Dr. Barry Mallinger, Roanoke; one brother, Edwin Wilson, Galax; special friends, Faye Kilby, Maxie Roberts, Emma Hines. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, October 13, 1995, at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. Interment to follow in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens.
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