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

DATE: THURSDAY, October 19, 1995                   TAG: 9510190072
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT

BUCHANAN, Margaret Scott, 85, of Clifton Forge, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m Friday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.

COLLIER, Susan Conley 48, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at her residence. She was born on February 11, 1947, in Jackson, Ohio. Mrs. Collier was a member of First Christian Church of Russell and was also a Hair Stylist for House of Glamour, Donna's Beauty Salon and Talk Of The Town with 23 years of service. She is survived by her parents, Woodrow and Mary Phipps Conley, Russell, KY; and her spouse, William T. Collier, Ashland, KY; one step son, Steven Collier, Ashland, KY; one step daughter, Anita Gail Collier, Riddle of Tueson, AZ.; brothers, Wayne Conley, Crawfordsville, IN, Bob Conley, Russell, KY.; sisters, Sharlene Conley Howell, Worthington, KY.; Libby Conley Collins, Roanoke, three nieces and seven nephews; special friend, Helen Hall; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Octobr 20, 1995 at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel with the Rev. Mark McKinney officiating. Interment will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 1995 at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel. Friends may make contributions to: Community Hospice, 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101. The family would like to express special thanks for the many prayers given in Susan's behalf during her extended illness.

CRAGHEAD, Mary Rucker, 68, of Rt. 4, Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, October 16, 1995, at 7:30 a.m. in the Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Henry Edward Craghead. Born in Bedford County on June 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lynwood and Catherine Rucker. She was a member of the Promiseland Baptist Church. She had been employed by Halmode Apparel before her health failed. She was preceded in death by one son, James C. Craghead; three brothers, Edward, Oscar, and John Rucker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by six sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Craghead, William and Marion Craghead, Gary Wayne and Annabelle Craghead, Gerald and Barbara Craghead, Mike and Darlene Craghead, Donald Craghead, all of Bedford; three daughters and sons-in-law, Florine C. Robertson, Mae C. and Osborne Watson, Barbara C. and John Hall, all of Bedford; two brothers, John Rucker, Florida, Albert Rucker, New York; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends; a very devoted friend, Christine Cunningham. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 21, 1995 at 2 p.m., the Promiseland Baptist Church with the Rev. Harvey Penn officiating. Burial will follow in Hurts Gate Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 20, at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the residence. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DAMERON, Robert Samuel, 87, of Buena Vista, died Monday, October 16, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, St. John's United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral

DENT, Fred Jackson, 97, of 121 Eleventh St., N.W., Pulaski, died Wednesday morning, October 18, 1995, at his home. He was born in Wythe Co. on October 23, 1897, and he was the son of the late Charles Lee Dent and Bettie Jackson Dent. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, a veteran of World War I, a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, and he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Landis Dent. Surviving are one brother, Joe B. Dent, Petersburg; several nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday at 4 p.m. from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, with the Rev. Norman Wilhoit and the Rev. John Ricks officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.

ERVIN, Harry Haskell, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 1995. Survivors include two sons, Gary Ervin, Buffalo, N.Y., Harry Ervin Jr., Oceanside, Calif.; four daughters, Judy Ervin, Diane Ervin, Jackie Ross and Kathy Ervin. The mother of his children, Minnie Coleman, all of Buffalo, N.Y.; a special friend, Pauline Roberson, Roanoke; six grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday 2 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. U. N. Broady will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

GILES, Joseph Carl, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 15, 1995. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Manassas Hill Baptist Church, Amelia, Va. with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home, Roanoke.

GOINS, Rosa S., 69, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home, Inc.

GRAHAM, Fredrick Oewel, (``Rick""), 84, of Max Meadows, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995. Funeral Friday, 11 a.m., Draper Valley Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.

HARTMAN, Alma Agnes, 70, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995. She is survived by her husband, Freddie L. Hartman; son, James D. Hartman; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn and Kenneth Thurman, Rebecca McDaniel; brothers, Lewis Harlow, Lynwood Harlow, Willie Harlow; sisters, Dora Terry and Lillie Sullivan; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Leonard Martin with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

HUTCHINS, Robert A., 61, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 16, 1995, at his residence. He is survived by seven stepchildren, Gene Barnette, Roanoke, Linda Freeman, Roanoke, Becky Gibson, Montvale, Patty Revels, Chester, David Barnette, Roanoke, Charles Barnette, Roanoke, Dwayne Barnette, Roanoke; 16 stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; and a very special stepdaughter-in-law, Shelby Barnette, Roanoke; and a very special stepgranddaughter, Ashley Bates, Roanoke. Interment will be at Coyner Springs Cemetery on Friday 10 a.m. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 1995.

KASEY, Clyde Owen, 71, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 1995. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Vater Colbert officiating with burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

LYNCH, Wilmer W., 72, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Okinawa and Korea. Mr. Lynch was a member of Henry Fork Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Bailey Lynch. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Nelson Hodges, Thelma and Ben Hodges, all of Rocky Mount, Linda and Ronnie Altice, Boones Mill; a son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Jackie Lynch, Ferrum; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marvin Lynch, Pruitt Lynch, both of Rocky Mount; one sister, Teeny Naff, Boones Mill. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Johnny Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynch-Hodges Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Services, 342 South Main St., Rocky Mount.

MA, Thu Van, 29, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995, as the result of an auto acident. He was an employee of National Linen Service. Surviving are his father, Ma Phu and mother, L

e Sen; two sisters, Ma Hau and Ma Hien; two brothers, Ma Huong and Ma Qua. A memorial service will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 9 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 1995 with Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

MOLES, Alfred Melvin, (``Big John""), 81, of Prince Fredrick, Md., and formerly of Willis, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 17, 1995, in Prince Fredrick, Md. He was retired from Goad Lumber Company, Hughesville, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Lavonia Moles. Surviving are three sisters including a twin sister, Alda Atkins Taliaferro, Roanoke, Minnie Collins, Roanoke, Mae Sowers, Salem; also several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 20, 1995, from Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Jay Owens will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel.

MORGAN Nannie T., 83, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995. She was the widow of Forest G. Morgan, and was retired from Roanoke Typewriter Sales Company. She was a member of Women of the Moose Roanoke Chapter #284. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn E. & Vivian K. Moore; a grandson, Todd S. Moore and wife Julie; a great-grandson, Donald Jacob Moore; a nephew, Ralph C. Hannabass. Graveside services will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 11a.m. Friday October 20, 1995. Dr. Harry Y. Gamble will officiate. Friends may call at Oakeys South Chapel after 1 p.m. Thursday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

ORVILLE, Lillian Duvall, 90, of Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday, October 10, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Howard Thomas Orville United States Navy Retired. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Howard Thomas Orville Jr. and Mary Orville, Roanoke, Dr. Harold Duvall Orville and Laura Orville, Rapid City, S.D., Dr. Richard Edmonds Orville and Barbara Orville, College Station, Texas; also 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Orville gave her body to the State Anatomical Division, Richmond. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated by the Reverend Doctor Robert T. Copenhaver and the Reverend Lloyd C. Lipscomb assisted by Mr. Richard Cornett, Mr. Carey Harveycutter and Mr. Ted Susac at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 42 East Main Street, Salem, Va., at noon, Saturday, October 21, 1995. Memorials may be made to Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, Incorporate d, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.

OWENS, James Ryan (``Jamie""), 16, of Marion, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995 in Smyth County Community Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. Jamie was a member of the Junior Class and the Varsity Basketball Team at Marion Senior High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Owens. He is survived by his father and stepmother, James and Cynthia Owens of Rural Retreat; one sister, Staci Owens of Knoxville, Tenn.; two stepbrothers, Shannon Donnelly of Radford and Joel Donnelly of Chilhowie; his grandparents, Charles and Lillian Sexton, and Pauline Owens all of Marion; stepgrandparents, Kenneth and Joyce Smith of Chilhowie; and stepgreat-grandmother, Josephine Doss of Chilhowie; a very special friend, Allison Jennings of Marion. Funeral services will be held 1 a.m. Friday, October 20, 1995 at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the James Ryan ""Jamie"" Owens Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, P. O. Box 427, Marion, Va. 24354. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

PARROTT, William Boxley, of Seattle, Washington died Tuesday, October 17, 1995. He was the son of the late Mary Wise Boxley Parrott and Benjamin F. Parrott of Roanoke and the brother of the late, Benjamin F. Parrott, Jr. He is survived by his son, William Boxley Parrott Jr.; his sister, Mary Wise Parrott Bullington; his brother and sister-in-law, John C. Parrott II and Sarah Belle Parrott; and a number of nieces and nephews; he was also survived by Judith A. Harper, his beloved friend. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 1995 at St. Johns Episcopal Church at 5:00 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Episcopal High School, 1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22302

RIVERA, Andre's Padilla Jr., (``Pito"") 29, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 16, 1995. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Elder Malverse Simpson will officiate with the interment in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Funeral Home.

SCOTT, Virginia Thompson, 65, of Radford, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Esther Cregger, and was preceded in death by her first husband, B. Paul Thompson of Radford. Mrs. Scott was Vice President and Secretary for the M.E. Scott Medical Services, Radford. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Morgan E. Scott Sr., Radford; four sons, Ted H. Thompson, Knoxville, Tenn., and Edward Anthony Scott, Greenville, S.C.; a stepson, Morgan E. Scott, Jr., Roanoke, a stepdaughter, Diane Marie Hunt, Pembroke; one sister, Louise McFarland, Radford; three grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. Private travestied services will be held Friday, October 20, at 2 p.m. in the Sunrise Burial Park, Radford, with the Reverend Clarence G. Dishman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Research Fund, c/o Morgan E. Scott Jr., U.S. District Court Clerk, P.O. Box 1234, Roanoke, Va. 24006. Barnett's Marion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SCRUGGS, Clifton A., (``Al""), 70, of Moneta, died Monday, October 16, 1995. Graveside services 2 p.m., Thursday, Mountain View Burial Park, Boones Mill. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.

THOMAS, Alfred Elmer, 66, of Roanoke, formerly of Glen Lyn, died Wednesday, October 18, 1995, in the V.A. Hospital in Salem. A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was born at Glen Lyn on August 9, 1929, and was a son of the late Arthur Harrison and Callie Reeves Thomas. He was a retired member of the U.S. Marine Corp and the U.S.Air Force, having served for 20 years before his retirement in the armed forces. He is survived by a brother, Arthur H. Thomas, Roanoke, and a sister, Helen Williams, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with Minister Tony Reed and the Rev. Don Stansell officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Rich Creek, with graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Posts and VFW Post of Giles County. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

THOMPSON, Frances Eglantine Goodman, 83, of Lexington, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1911, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Charles Richard Goodman and Lula Lackey Goodman. Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of Fairfield High School, and attended Blackstone Girls College and Mary Baldwin College. She was a member of Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Thompson was married on June 6, 1936, to Lewis Chapman Thompson. In addition to her husband, survivors include three nephews, Charles E. Thompson, Lexington, H. Davenport (``Dee"") Thompson, Staunton, and Dr. William R. Goodman, Lynchburg, and two nieces, Mrs. Mildred Ann Montgomery, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Eugenia Goodman Campbell, Indiana. Mrs. Thomp son was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 1995, at the graveside in Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery, with the Rev. Daniel H. Malcolm officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the residence. Those wishing to, may pay their respects at the Williams Funeral Service, Lexington.

VAUGHT, Joseph Percy, 82, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Montgomery County on May 13, 1913, he was the son of the late Fletcher Hayden and Drucy Broce Vaught. He was a retired Coal Miner of the Superior Anthracite Coal Company (Big Vien). Surviving are nine children, Helen Edmondson, Ruby Howard, both of Lakeworth, Fla., Arwood Vaught, Blacksburg, Lorraine McGuire, Kaywood Vaught, both of Radford, Joseph Leewood Vaught, Betty Michaels both of Williamsburg, twins, Ruth Cooper, Christiansburg and James Vaught, Blacksburg; a sister, Averal Morris, Christiansburg; thirty-two grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 20, 1995 in Westview Cemetery with the Reverend Douglas Price officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

WADE, Posey Lester, 92, of Ferrum, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 1995. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Wade Family Cemetery, Ferrum, Va. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home.

WILLIAMS, Norman Earl, 89, of Highfields Farm Drive, Roanoke, formerly of Elmira, N.Y. Tuesday, October 10, 1995 in Roanoke. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert G. and Jeanette (DePue) Williams of Roanoke, Drs. Richard W. and Jean (Dwyer) Williams, Englewood, CO.; grandchildren, Suzanne Williams Fischer, Leesburg, Va., Deborah Williams Zika, Sterling, Va., David S. Paigen, Brisbane, CA., Christopher T. Williams, Englewood, CO., Timothy R. Williams, Pittsburgh, PA.; four great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Avenue, Elmira, N. Y., Monday, October 23, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Keith Haverkamp will officiate. Norman worked as a machinist at the Remington Rand plant in Elm ira, N.Y. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, and Union-Cooley Lodge #95 F & AM of Elmira. He was also active in Meals on Wheels in both Elmira and Roanoke. The family will provide flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, 3959 Electric Rd. S.W., Suite 310, Roanoke, Va. 24018.