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

DATE: TUESDAY, November 21, 1995                   TAG: 9511210111
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AYRES, James Hansford, (``Jim''), 61, of Brownsburg, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington. Born in Lexington February 15, 1934, he was the son of Mrs. Julia R. Ayres, Brownsburg, and the late Percy Calvin Ayres. Mr. Ayres was retired from Virginia Military Institute Biology Department, and was currently employed by May Brothers, U.S. Mail Contractors of Staunton. He was a member of McElwee/Bethesda Presbyterian Church, where he was a past Deacon and was Chairman of the McElwee Chapel Cemetery, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Janis Wade Ayres, Brownsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Kim Ayres and Scott Heslep, Brownsburg; sister and brother-in-law, Naomi Ayres and Mike Harmon, Atlanta, Ga.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Betty Jean Mohler, Lexington; two granddaughters, Julia and Toria Heslep, Brownsburg. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at 2 p.m. from McElwee Chapel with the Rev. David Dickerson, assisted by Dr. G. P. Whiteley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to the McElwee Chapel Cemetery Fund, Rockbridge Baths Fire Department, or the Fairfield First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

BOVEE, Gayle Eugene, 74, of Danville, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel, Danville

BROWN, Franklin L., 57, of Bassett, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Service, Bassett.

BRYANT, William Jennings, of Roanoke, died November 19, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Mae Simmons Bryant. He is survived by his sons, William Jennings Bryant, Jr., and Ronald P. Bryant; daughter, Sheila Bryant Skeen; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.

CAMPBELL, Alicia Beverly, 39, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 in a Lexington hospital. She was born November 7 1956, daughter of Roy Beverly and Frances Southers Beverly. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her parents is her husband, Wayne Campbell; two brothers, Thomas Beverly and Timothy Beverly, both of Buena Vista. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dean Staton officiating. Buri al will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista

CHANDLER, Mary Crawford, 77, of Dublin, died Sunday, November 19, 1995. Funeral 8 p.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

COOK, Linda Kay, 48, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Born in Blacksburg, Va., on September 9, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Paul Jones and is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Cooper Jones McGuire, Radford. She was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Lee Cook. She is also survived by her husband, Saford Wayne Cook; a daughter, Vicky Lynn Cook; two sons, Steven Wayne Cook and Stanley Robert Cook; two grandchildren, Daniel Robert Cook and Tabatha Jane Cook, all of Blacksburg; three sisters, Jenny Underwood and Terry Graves, both of Christiansburg, Betty Fox, Annandale; five brothers, Charlie Jones and Timmy Jones, both of Christiansburg, Bobby Jones and Freddy Jones, both of Newport, and Tommy Jones, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Noah J. Underwood and the Rev. George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in Hale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

COX, George Perry, 76, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 19, 1995, at his home. He was born December 17, 1918, in Oak Grove, Mo. He served as First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and retired from C & P Telephone Co. after 35 years service. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church and a board member of the Catholic Historical Society of Roanoke Valley. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Hillas Cox; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilesa C. and Thomas Oliver, Dover, N.H., Georgeanne C. and Sam Santolla, Dayton, Md.; two grandsons, Devin Perry Oliver and Nicholas Samuel Santolla. A prayer service will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 7 p.m. Tuesday, with the funeral Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995. The Rev. Randy Rule will officiate. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Catholic Historical Society of Roanoke Valley, 624 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016 or the Roanoke Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1801, Roanoke, VA 24008. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.

DAVIS, Judith Love, 55, of New York City, died Sunday, November 19, 1995. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Neriah Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.

DEHART, Frank E., 69, of Stuart, died Monday, November 20,1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Howell Funeral Home.

DIXON, Ruth Martin, 68, of Marion, died Sunday, November 19, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Newberry Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

DUDLEY, Edith Smith, 66, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benford M. Dudley. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy Ingram, Richmond, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Barry and Sharon Dudley, Callaway, Ronald Dudley, Richmond; six grandchildren; six great-grandchi ldren; two sisters, Elva Hodges, Rocky Mount, Polly Altice, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Alfred Smith, Delaware, Joel Smith, Rocky Mount; a special friend, Gertrude Young, Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with Dr. William Shively officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount

FERGUSON, Carl, 84, of Bozoo, W.Va., died Thursday, November 16, 1995. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

FLORA, Mildred F., 85, of Boones Mill, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 19, 1995. The family celebrates the life of Mildred Flora, for she was a beloved mother and left a legacy of love in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her children are a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Richard LaPrade, Boones Mill; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Marie Flora, Boones Mill, Barry and Brenda Flora, Christiansburg, Sherrard and Connie Flora, Ruckersville, and Tommy and Mable Flora, Rocky Mount. Her grandchildren and their spouses are Eddy Flora, Charles and Barbara Flora, Sondra and Ray Agee, Lee and Norman Hayward, Monty Flora, Mark and Tammy Flora, Michael Flora, Heather Flora, Bryan Bowen, Dee Ann Flora, Donna and Mark Greer. Her great-grandchildren are Kristen Prilliman, Daniel Flora, Andrew Agee, Darrin Hayward, and Trevor Flora. Her sisters and brother-in-law are Merle Wahlstrand, Rocky Mount, Phyllis McCombs, Barrington, Ill., and Nina and Ed Ross, Rocky Mount. She has many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Special friends are Eulalia Jamison and Addie Vaughn. The funeral services will be led by Pastors Gerald and Rebecca Baile Crouse on Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at 11 a.m. at Antioch Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery. Please consider memorial gifts to Antioch Children's Activity Hour, 2996 Callaway Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family welcomes loved ones and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 1995 at Flora Funeral Service, Inc., 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

FOSTER, Andrew Lewis, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 19,1995. Arrangements by Fizer Funeral Home.

FUNKHOUSER, Linda Sue Spencer, 49, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, November 20, 1995 at Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. Born in Rockbridge Co., May 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Callie E. Spencer and Minnie Irene Smith Spencer. She was a member of Spring Valley A.A.R.P. Church. Surviving are two daughters, Tanya R. Funkhouser, Kristy L. Funkhouser, both of Natural Bridge; one sister, Glenna F. Hickman, Huntsville, Ala.; three half brothers, A. J. Hamilton Jr., Winfred C. Hamilton, both of Lexington, Robert C. Hamilton of South Carolina; one half sister, Rachel M. Gale, Waverly, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. with Dr. D. B. Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Funeral Home

HAIRSTON, Dana Dean, (``Duck""), 41, of Martinsville, died Friday, November 17, 1995. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel.

HAIRSTON, James Elmer, 72, of Philadelphia, Pa, died Thursday, November 16, 1995. Graveside Service 1 p.m., Wednesday, Hairston Family Cemetery, Stuart. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home.

HAMBLIN, Elsie B., 78, of Christiansburg, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.

HARTLESS, Lawrence E., 56, of Vesuvius, died Sunday, November 19, 1995. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Fairfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Lomax Funeral Home.

HOLDREN, Ronald William, 63, of Salem, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 in Duette, Fla. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

HOLSTON, Dallas Earl, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 20, 1995. He was retired from Kroger's with 25 years service. He was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church and the Berean Bible Class. He was an avid wood worker. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Viola Bushnell Holston; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Earline and Pat Tabor, Shirley and David Wood; son and daughter-in-law, Dallas and Susan Holston; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at Oakey's North Chapel, with Dr. Alton Washington and the Rev. David Kirk officiating. 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. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Salvation Army.

HUELS, Captain (Ret.) U.S.M.C. Walter David, 65, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, November 19, 1995, after a long battle with cancer. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1948, retiring in 1970 after 22 years of honorable service as a Captain. He served during the Korean Conflict, the Panama Canal, and two tours of duty in Viet Nam. His personal decorations include a Silver Star for heroism during combat. He was a recruiter for the U.S. Marine Corps in Roanoke and a past Commandant for the local chapter of Marine Corps League. He was employed with Huff Cook as a regional manager for 21 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kitty Kidd Huels; daughter, Stephanie Huels-Carter; son-in-law, John O. Carter Jr.; a precious little granddaughter, Rhiannon Kay Huels-Carter; sister, Jean Heizer, Richmond; brother, Richard C. Huels, Knoxville, Tenn; nephew, Ronald S. Ward Sr., Salem; sister-in-law, Mynard Kidd; brother-in-law, Reed Kidd, Kalamazoo and many other special friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995, at Oakey's North Chapel with Brigadier General (Chaplain) Bernie Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel.

HYLTON, Rainy B., 74, of Rt. 3, Bassett, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Hylton Family Cemetery, Bassett. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

JEWELL, Curtis Wesley, 80, of Salem, died Monday, November 20, 1995 in a Salem hospital. He was a retired train Engineer with the N & W Railroad, with 33 years service. He was a member and Deacon at the First Christian Church, Salem. He is survived by his wife, Ethel S. Jewell; two sons and daughters- in-law, Edward L. and Jane Jewell, Paul W. and Ann Jewell; two brothers, Robert A. Jewell, Gaylond R. Jewell; three sisters, Georgia J. Mills, Etta J. Poff, Martha J. Mills; four grandchildren, Edward L. Jewell Jr., Paul M. Jewell, Elizabeth J. Hurd, Susan M. Jewell; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. Wayne W. McCauley officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lotz Salem Chapel

JOHNSON, Monroe Rufus Sr., (``Bro""), 52, of Hollins, passed away Friday, November 17, 1995. Funeral services Tuesday, 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Hollins. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

LINEBERRY, Rixey Ethan, 92, of Galax, died Monday, November 20, 1995 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ethan and Betty Lineberry, Goode, Va., Tom and Dee Lineberry, Galax, Chris and Teresa Lineberry, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters; four brothers; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services w ill be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the First Christian Church from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Chancel Choir or Childrens Sunday School Department of the First Christian, Galax. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

MARKHAM, Charles Burton, 80, of Natural Bridge, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan, Va. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.

MCGUIRE, Carla Denise, 29, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 17, 1995. She is survived by her father, Travis Mason McGuire; a brother, Travis Mason McGuire, Jr.; a sister, Pamela McGuire Scott; one niece, Shonna R. Scott; one nephew, Chad A. Corby, all of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Wednesday, November 22, 1995 11 a.m. with Dr. Merlin Garber officiating. Interment in Bandy Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.

McPEAK, Charlie Avis, 75, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 19, 1995 in a Roanoke hospital. He was Vice-President of Virginia Construction Supply in Salem and was in highway construction for fifty-seven years. Mr. McPeak was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his w ife, Paulita Clay McPeak, Salem; one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Karen McPeak, Roanoke; mother, Goldie McPeak, Collinsville; two sisters, Erma Oleta Ferris, Collinsville, Mary Ivonee Aguire, Martinsville; three grandchildren, Kristen McPeak, Jenna McPeak, David McPeak, all of Salem. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Elder Melvin McGrady and the Rev. Thomas Mann officiating. Burial will be in Greasy Creek Cemetery, Willis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home

PACK, Karl Clinton Jr., 81, of Narrows, died Monday, November 20,1995 in Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. Mr. Pack was born April 2, 1914 in Pearisburg, Va. and was a son of the late Karl C. Sr. and Laura Elmore Pack. Mr. Pack was also preceded in death by his son, Karl C. Pack III, and two brothers, Ewell and Ray Pack.Mr. Pack retired from Union Carbide, where he was employed for 32 years. He lived in South Charleston, W.Va. from 1932 to 1974. Mr. Pack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg and a member of the Giles Lodge #106 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Fay Lore Pack of Narrows; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Carroll) Kinder of St. Albans, W. Va.; one brother, Sidney Pack of Cross Lanes, W. Va.; three sisters, Sue Vail of Charlottesville, Clara Foster, Roanoke, Juanita (Nita) Carr of Princeton,W. Va.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, Va. at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Freddrick L. Long and the Rev. Judith W. Long officiating. Burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home.

PANNELL, Elma Hubbard, 67, of 663 Lee Street, Danville, died Sunday night, November 19, 1995 in Danville Regional Medical Center. Born in Halifax County February 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Hal Hubbard and Bessie Barksdale Hubbard. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Halifax County. Mrs. Pannell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Janie Calloway, Roanoke, and Mrs. Geraldine Redd, Hampton; four sons, James Pannell, Danville, Percy Pannell Jr., George Pannell, and Michael Pannell, all of Roanoke; one brother, Barksdale (Crook) Hubbard, Halifax County; a devoted granddaughter, Tasha Pannell, Roanoke; twelve additional grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Hickory Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Al Dean, with burial in the Hermosa Cemetery in Nathalie. The family is at the residence, 633 Lee Street, Danville. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.

PRICE, Allen Lee, 57, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, November 19, 1995 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Shawsville. Born in Floyd County on November 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Herman and Ruth Munsey Price. He was a retired construction employee. Surviving are a daughter, Wanda Gail Smith, Blacksburg; a son, Tom E. Price, Christiansburg; two sis ters, Ellie Spradlin, Blacksburg, and Ardella Cox, Christiansburg; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at the New Hope Church of God, with the Rev. Michael Bond, the Rev. Layne Board, and the Rev. Bob Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Huffville Cemetery, Pilot. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg

ROBERSON, OTIS P., of Fort Mill, S.C., died Sunday, November 19, 1995. He was a son of the late J. B. and Judith Roberson. He is survived by his wife, Callie Clement Roberson; a son, O. P. Roberson Jr.; a daughter, Robin Roberson Canady. Also surviving are four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Blanche R. Wood, Blacksburg, Va., and Janet R. Kessler, Roanoke, Va. Graveside services will be held November 22, 1995 at noon at Evergreen Cemetery, Roanoke.

ROSS, Nathan C., of Ferrum, died Friday, November 17,1995. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Friends may call at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Interment in Antioch Church Cemetery.

RUDEWICA, Ted J., Jr., 56, of Martinsville, died Saturday, November 18, 1995. Memorial service 4 p.m. Wednesday, at his residence on 1126 Burchland Drive, Martinsville. Arrangement by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Inc.

SAUNDERS, Minnie Divers, 86 of Gretna died Monday, November 20, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, in charge of arrangements.

SLAGLE, Earl Guy, 87,of Buena Vista, died Monday, November 20, 1995, at his home in Bue na Vista. Born in Rockbridge County on August 5, 1908, he was the son of the late Mary Silvey Slagle and Jake Slagle. He was a retired plumber from Dickinson & Cole and was a member of the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Arnold and Claude Slagle. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Vest Slagle, Buena Vista; two daughters, Arlene Hayslett and Charlotte Tyler, both of Buena Vista; four daughters-in-law, Janey Slagle, Lois Slagle, Mae Slagle and Beverly Slagle; one son-in-law, Karlyos Hayslett; three special grandchildren, Greg Hayslett, Carla VanDerveer and Edward Slagle; 34 additional grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995, at Lomax Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Bain officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lomax Funeral Home.

THORNTON, Ruby W., 75, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 20, 1995. Graveside, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 1995, in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton.

TILLERY, Frances DeLoach, 79, of Roanoke, formerly of Oakridge, Tenn., died Sunday, November 19, 1995. Memorial service Saturday, November 25, 1995, Attalla, Alabama. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.