ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 3, 1996 TAG: 9601030096
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
ALLISON, Buell Edwin, 85, of Bedford, formerly of Bluefield, W. Va., died Monday, January 1, 1996 in Oakwood Manor, Bedford. He was born in Casey, Kentucky on October 31, 1910, son of the late Alvin A. Allison and Mabel Cunningham Allison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Harvey Perdue Allison, was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bluefield, a Charter member of the South Bluefield Kiwanis Club and was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by four nephews, William H. Duis of Virginia Beach, Frederick M. Duis of Bedford, Peter Perdue, Petaluma, Calif. and Thomas Perdue, Alexandria; five nieces, Louise Duis Cary, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Elizabeth (Betsy) Thomas, Gulf Beach, Fla., Carolyn Johnson, Huntsville, Ala., Greta Forsythe, Hockessin, Del. and Carla Peterson, Boylston, Ma. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Monte Vista Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, Thursday, January 4, 1996 at 11:30 a.m., with the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. officiating. The family suggests those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
ARNOLD, Lottie Mae Akers, 75, of Wytheville, died Monday, January 1, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
BLACK, Douglas Cecil (``Dee''), of Naples, Fla., son of the late Elbert G. Black and Kitty Meredith Black, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 1, 1996 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. A Pulaski County native, Dee spent 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. He served his country in foreign assignments in Korea and Germany. Stateside, he served in North Carolina, Maryland, Colorado and Virginia. His Army career included logistics, recruiting, career counseling and ROTC Instructor at Virginia Tech. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1968 as a Master Sergeant with numerous commendations for excellent performance during service to his country. Dee's civic commitment was evident through his leadership and participation in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, as a member and past president. His community was a light of brightness for him, as he completed every goal. He also was active in Ruritan Club, scouting, and sandlot football. He was a member of Pulaski Elks Lodge. He was a past member of the First Baptist Church and First Methodist Church of Pulaski. Until his passing, he was an act ive member of Hope Wesleyan Church in Naples. Since retirement, Dee has been involved in various business endeavors and retired from Collier County Public Schools as Director of Purchasing on June 30, 1994. Dee is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Carolyn (``Teddy'') Ferguson Black; his children, Michelle (``Jingle'') Woodmancy and family, Hank and Zachariah, Shawn Douglas Black and family, Deloris and Charity, all of Southwest Florida; his stepchildren, Jodie Hale and family, Sherwood, Lori, T.K., Adam and Haley, Bill Hale and family, Helene and Jacob, Tim Hale and family, Teresa, Ryan, Torie; also surviving are brothers and sisters, Isabel Akers, Sarah (``Tip'') Quillen, Elbert G. Black, Jr., Jewel Shufflebarger, all of Pulaski, Charles (``Zack'') Black, Bedford; one sister, deceased, Shirley Underwood. Family and friends will honor Dee with a candlelight ``Celebration of Everlasting Life'', at 7 p.m. Friday, January 5, 1996 at the United Methodist Church, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Daily Bread. Friends will be received by the family at a memorial service at Stevens Funeral Chapel on Randolph Ave., Pulaski. Dee's family will remember him as a child of God, an angel on earth who touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
BOMBERGER, Addison Stauffer, 89, of Roanoke, formerly of Venice, Fla., died Monday, Jan uary 1, 1996, at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. He was born in Swatara, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1906, the son of Christian Smith Bomberger and Ella Sara Stauffer Bomberger. He attended high school in Reading, Pa. and graduated in 1928 from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering. In 1929, he entered the Federal Civil Service as an architect in Washington, D.C. He retired from Federal service in 1970 as Director of Engineering Services at NASA. he was predeceased by his wife, Monsita Pereyo' Bomberger in 1983. He is survived by his sons, Alan J. Bomberger of Roanoke; John D. Bomberger of Denver, Colo.; his sister, Mary Catherine Bolden of Annville, Pa. He leaves four grandchildren, Christina J. Bomberger of Seattle, Washington, Christina M. Fife of Phoenix, Ariz., John D. Bomberger II of Santa Barbara, Calif., William Bomberger of San Francisco, Calif.; one great-grandson, Tristan Duncan Fife of Phoenix, Ariz. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
BOYDEN, Eva Gladys Moore, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 31, 1995. Survivors include one son, Robert R. Boyden, Jr.; one grandson, David R. Boyden, both of Richmond; three sisters, Lena Calhoun, Jeroline (``Samuel'') Lewis , all of Roanoke, Lorraine Booker, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Samuel Moore, Lylburn (``Marie'') Moore, Sr., all of Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Rose E. Moore; one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Read, Richmond; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 4, 1996 at 2 p.m., Shiloh Baptist Church, Salem, the Rev. Adrian Dowell officiating, and Dr. E. H. Gillespie will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, Salem
BURCHAM, Walter Howard, 83, of Fries, died Monday, January 1, 1996 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Juanita Anders Burcham; his father, John Easley Burcham; and his mother, Laura Alice Sumner Burcham. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Betty Jane Burcham, Otis and Betty Ruth Burcham, Swanson (``Cotton'') and Peggy Burcham, Rex and Lowana Burcham, all of Fries, Gary and Vanessa Burcham, Fredericksburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Melba and Clifford Lineberry, Novella and Gerald Coleman, Joyce and Bob Isom, Shirley and Roy (``Speck'') Hill Jr., all of Fries; brother and sister-in-law, William G. and Imogene Burcham, Hillsville; a special friend, Linna Anders, Fries; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 3, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Cliffview Church of God, Fries Road, conducted by the Rev. D. G. Fox, the Rev. Joe Arnold, and the Rev. Dale Webb. Burial will follow in Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated. However, contributions may be made to the Fries Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad. Arrangements by the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax.
BURKHOLDER, Brenda Gail Furrow, 40, of Christiansburg, died Monday, January 1, 1996 at her home. Mrs. Burkholder was born in Christiansburg on April 27, 1955. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Allen Furrow. Surviving are her husband, Danny Burkholder Sr.; a son, Danny Burkholder Jr., Christiansburg; parents, Rob ert and Ella Furrow, Blacksburg; six sisters, Betty Allen, Salem, Bonnie Ann Grubb, Christiansburg, Barbara Furrow, Newport, Becky Hutchinson, New Castle, Beverly Phipps and Beth Shepherd, both of Blacksburg; one brother, John Furrow, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 1996 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill St.Clair officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home
DELLIS, Charles Lee, 72, of Gretna, died Monday, January 1, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday, at Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna.
EADS, Robert Ray, 77, of Pulaski, died Monday, January 1, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
FASANO, Robert Steven, 14, of Wytheville, died Sunday, December 31, 1995. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
FRAZIER, Sadie Skeens, 88, of Narrows, died Monday, January 1, 1996 in the Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born in Narrows on April 5, 1907, and was the daughter of the late E. Cam and Ethel Blankenship Skeens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Frazier; and a son, Arnold Frazier. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Narrows. She is survived by her son and his wife, Jerry and Anna Lee Frazier, Narrows, another son, Wade H. Frazier, Rich Creek; three grandsons and their wives, Kelly and Beth Frazier, Narrows, Scott and Pat Frazier, Raleigh, N.C., Bryan and Crissy Frazier, Jacksonville, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Meaghan Frazier, Nathan Frazier, Kelly Elizabeth Frazier, Alec Frazier, Christopher Frazier, Bryanna Elizabeth Frazier. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Rick Painter officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
HALE, Addie C., 87, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, December 31, 1995. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Alice Tookes, Winter Park, Fla.; one son, Russell Earl Hale, Rocky Mount; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel Anderson officiating. Friends may call at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and then at the church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Byrd View Cemetery.
HEARD, Claude W., 75, of Route 1, Union Hall, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at Franklin Manor. He was born in New Albany, Miss., on July 23, 1920, a son of the late Clara and Richard Heard. Mr. Heard was educated in Jackson, Tenn., a graduate of Union University, attended George Washington University, and was a graduate of West Tennessee Business College. Mr. Heard was retired after 30 years of service from the State Department and the Defense Department of the U. S. Govermnent. He also was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Mr. Heard was a past president of the Rocky Mount Lions Club, a member of Woodmen of the World and listed in Who's Who in America in 1994. He was secretary-treasurer of the SPO Fraternity and president of his college graduation class of 1950. Mr. Heard served for 52 years as Sunday school teacher with membership in various churches, including Glade Hill and Franklin Heights Baptist Churches in Franklin County. Surviving are his wife, Libby Heard; one son, John Heard of Rocky Mount, and one grandson, John Claude Heard. Funeral services will be conducted from Franklin Heights Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. J. Larry Holland and the Rev. Mark Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to Franklin Heights Baptist Church, Hilltop Drive, Rocky Mount. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 342 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.
HIPES, Lillian Alene Dillon, 70, of Fincastle, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fronrose P. and Vera C. Dillon; and one brother, F. P. Dillon Jr. She is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Hipes, Fincastle; one daughter and son-in-law, Ginger H. and Gary Stingley, Fincastle; two sisters, Martha Looney, Salem, Geneva Markham, Fincastle; one granddaughter, April Stingley-Howard and husband, Anthony Howard, Fincastle. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 4, 1996, 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Sadler, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville
HOLT, Mary Elizabeth, 88, of Salem, died Monday night, January 1, 1996. She was the widow of Dillard F. Holt. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Lou and James Sims, Vinton; Anne H. Trout, Roanoke; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be conducted at 11:15 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. James M. Fosnot at Saint Andrew's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A prayer service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive friends at Oakey's R oanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
HRINKO, Metro (``Mitch""), 64, of Vinton, formerly of Cedar Grove, N.J., died Monday, January 1, 1996. Funeral services from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
HUTCHISON, Calvin Hubert, 60, of New Castle, died at his home Tuesday, January 2, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Ann Hutchison; two sons, Marvin Hutchison, Neal Hutchison; one daughter Anita Deskins, all of New Castle; four brothers, Lloyd Hutchison, Ray Hutchison, both of New Castle, Willie Hutchison, Garland Hutchison, both of Catawba; one sister, Janie Paxton, New Castle; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Th ursday, at 11 a.m. at the Boitnott Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and requests contributions be made to Craig County Rescue Squad in lieu of flowers
HYLTON, Christine Scott, 76, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
LAWSON, Carl William 73, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, January 1, 1996. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of VFW Post #1184 in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Gene Lawson. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Hazel R. Lawson; four sons, Rodger Dale Lawson and Ronald Edward Lawson, both of Muncie, Ind., Carl David Lawson, Dublin, and John Paul Lawson, Goodview; two daughters, Patricia Gay Fox and Linda Diane Lovern, both of Radford; two brothers, Paul Lawson and Billy Gene Lawson, both of Battle Creek, Mich.; three sisters, Lucille Welch, Pauline Hensley, and Joann Buchanan, all of Richmond; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 4, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford, with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hickman Cemetery in Pulaski County, where members of Pulaski VFW Post #1184 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 1996 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
LAWSON, Laura Bell Collins, 75, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. She was a member of the Fairlawn Church of God. Survivors include a son, Royal Harold Lawson, Radford; a brother, Charlie Collilns, Radford; a sister, Ora Potter, High Point, N.C.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 4, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God, with the Rev. Demps Overcash officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg . The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
LOGAN, Inez Josephine Steen, 63, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996, at her home. Born on February 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George and Maggie Holland Bowles. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clayton Steen and William Henry Logan. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Lee and Donna Steen, Randy Wayne and Judy Steen, Ricky Steen, and Steve and Becky Shilling of Rocky Mount; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Wanda L. and Buddy Eckles of Boones Mill; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one brother and sister-in-law, Anderson and Wanda Bowles of Roanoke, and special friends, Judy Altice, and Henry and Peggy Wells. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 1996, at Holland Family Cemetery, Callaway, with the Rev. Ron Hill and the Rev. Randy Rigney officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the home of Inez Logan, Route 4, Hopkins Road, Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Franklin County, 124 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
MANN, Gladys Rae, of Bland, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996 in a West Virginia hospital. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.
McDOWELL, Mary Eloise Ratcliffe, 84, of Roanoke, and formerly of Richmond, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church, Richmond; and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. McDowell. Surviving are her son and da ughter-in-law, Charles B. Jr. and Julia L. McDowell, Roanoke; two grandsons, Charles James and Regina B. McDowell, Watauga, Texas, John Edmond and Cynthia H. McDowell, Roanoke; three great-grandsons, Sean Patrick and Ryan Daniel McDowell, Watauga, Texas, John Edmond McDowell Jr., Roanoke. Private graveside services will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, Friday, January 5, 1 p.m., with Pastor William J. Corey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3959 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018, in her memory. There will be no visitation. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements
MOSS, Mary Hannah, 102, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and was a retired secretary from Roanoke City Manager's Office. She was the widow of Rudolph B. Moss; and is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy M. and Tommy E. Duncan, Roanoke County; her granddaughter , Laura D. Bolton, Fincastle; her grandsons, Rev. Mark Duncan, Opelousas, La., Michael Duncan, Roanoke; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, Thursday, January 4, 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. T. Mark Duncan officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Building Fund in her memory. The family will receive friends Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
NESTER, Elizabeth Faith infant daughter of Wayne and Belinda Webb Nester, of Allisonia, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. Private graveside services Wednesday, January 3, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
NEWMAN, Dorothy Heflin, 75, of Lexington, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home.
PERDUE, Robert Lee, 83, of the Snow Creek Community, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996, in a Martinsville nursing home. He was a son of the late John W. and Ella Law Perdue, and was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Haynes Perdue. Mr. Perdue was a member of the Snow Creek Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Jerry Coppins, Snow Creek, Judy and Edmond Tench, Snow Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Janet Perdue, Snow Creek; eight grandchildren, Philip and Mark Coppins, Sharon Wild, Keith, Kevin and Brian Tench, Jeffrey and Brandon Perdue; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Vera Forbes, Lera Caleo, both of Florida, Blanche Smith, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Snow Creek Christian Church, with the Rev. Berlin Hanks officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Snow Creek Christian Church, or the Snow Creek Rescue Squad. Friends may call at Snow Creek Christian Church after 4 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
PHELPS, Stella Jones, 96, of Goodview, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. Formerly of Bluefield, W.Va., Mrs. Phelps was born in Galax and was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Lithia Kirby Jones. Mrs. Phelps was the widow of Leonard H. Phelps Sr. Surviving are two sons, Leonard H. Phelps, Freeland, Md.; Richard W. Phelps, Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter, Effie M. Sesco, Goodview; a number of grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, W.Va. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
PITTS, Diane Dubrau, 63, of Salem, died December 31, 1995. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 1996 at 12:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.
REYNOLDS, Lora Walker, 97, of Route 3, Chatham, died Monday, January 1, 1996. She was the widow of the late Washington Irving Reynolds. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryne and Marshall Blair of Penhook; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Marsha and Charles Robe rtson; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Blair Robertson, all of Rocky Mount. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery at Climax, Va., Wednesday, January 3, 1995, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. John McCray. The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home in Chatham Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. and other times at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Blair in Penhook. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Greenpond Baptist Church. Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement
RICHARDSON, Clarence C., (``Fuzz''), 73, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel, Ridgeway.
ROSE, Ronald, of Richmond, died on December 31, 1995 after a prolonged illness. Mr. Rose is survived by his mother, Rebecca Rose, Franklin County; his son, William C. Rose; his stepdaughter, Cynthia Kegley; his maternal aunt, Ruth M. Cunningham, all of Richmond. Mr. Rose was a well-known fine artist in the Richmond area. His works are displayed in many private and corporate collections, nationally. The family will be cond ucting a private remembrance. A memorial celebration of his life is planned for the spring, according to Mr. Rose's wishes. In lieu of flowers, friends may send donations in Mr. Rose's honor to the Richmond Public Library, Friends of the Library. Please specify the gift is to be used for the promotion of the arts in the Gellman Room
ROSS, Vickie Shantella Johnson, 34, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, December 29, 1995. She was employed at Carilion Health Systems. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kemper and William Johnson. She is survived by her daught er, Briana Shantel Ross; her mother, Evelyn Johnson; her father, Pearllee Brown, all of Roanoke; two sisters, Sharon Kay Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa. and Dorothy Halsey, Norfolk; one brother, Randell Brown, Mitchellville, Md.; two nieces, Ahashta Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa. and Marquita Johnson, Greensboro, N.C.; one nephew, Ronale Johnson, San Antonio, Texas; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church on N. Jefferson St., with Dr. Kenneth B. Wright officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home
RUDD, Allie Catherine Holmes, 82, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
SMITH, Harvey Campbell, 67, of Oakboro, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, Albemarle, N.C.
SMITH, Raymond Foster, 72, of Winchester, died Monday, January 1, 1996, in Winchester. Mr. Smith was born in Moline, Ill. He was part owner/operator and a consulting engineer for Smith and Faass Consulting Engineering in Rockville, Md. He was a member of the Almas Temple of Washington, D.C., East Coast Soaring Society and Fir st Presbyterian Church of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Ross Smith, in July 1994. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Omps Funeral Home in Winchester. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Sherwood Cemetery in Salem. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service on Thursday until 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 116 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, Va. 22501, or to the Cokesville Presbyterian Church, Silver Spring, Md
THOMAS, Forrest, 80, of Speedwell, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.
THOMASSON, Lucille, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, January 1, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
TRAVIS, James Raleigh (``Buck''), 67, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 31, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna C. Travis. Survivors include his son, James R. Travis Jr., Roanoke; his father, Charles Putzer, Martinsville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wilber and Elsie Law, Roanoke; a devoted friend, Sharon Cook, Roanoke; three grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
VASSEY, Mary Cecelia, 81, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 31, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Blaze Vassey. She was a member of the Third Order of Dominican. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Sue Anne DiGregorio; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Upper Darby, Penn.
VEST, Sallie Marie, 87, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Lomax Funeral Chapel.
WAGNER, Dennis Howard, 54, of Snellville, Ga., died Monday, January 1, 1996, at Eastside Medical Center following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wagner of Snellville; a son and daughter-in-law, Tobey and Lee Ann Wagner of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jimmy Wolfe of Roanoke, Va.; his mother, Dorothy Wagner of Covington, Ga.; his brother, Larry Wagner of Covington, Ga., and four grandchildren, Drew, Katie, Caroline and Rebecca Wagner of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Dennis, a native of Covington, Ga., made his home in Snellville, Ga., for the past 18 years. He was employed by First Union Bank, and was a member of Snellville United Methodist Church. Mr. Wagner, a popular, well-known umpire, was scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for Umpires on January 20, 1996, in Macon, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 1996, at Snellville United Methodist Church, with Dr. James Moneyhan officiating. Interment will be in Snellville Historical Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorials may consider the Snellville United Methodist Church Budget Fund, 2428 Main Street East, Snellville, Ga. 30278. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, is in charge of arrangements.
WEDDLE, Howard Ausby, 84, of Cloverdale, died Monday, January 1, 1996. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry G. Weddle; one grandson, Gary M. Weddle. He is survived by his wife, Irene Weddle, Cloverdale; three daughters and two sons-in-laws, Alice and Howard St. Clair, Cloverdale, Annie Zupfer, Ihlen, Minn., Linda and Elmer Clemons, Cloverdale; six sons and five daughters-in-law, John and Juanita Weddle, Roanoke, Dewie and Kathryn Weddle, Troutville, Jimmy and Carolyn Weddle, Little Rock, Ark., Lloyd and Betty Weddle, Newport News, Sam and Judy Weddle, Rocky Mount, Ralph Weddle, Roanoke; one brother, Melvin Weddle, Ellenwood, Ga.; three sisters, Lura Howery, Blacksburg, Sylvia Pratt, Christiansburg, Dorothy Wright, Blacksburg; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 4, 1996, 11 a.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Clemons officiating. Interment will follow in the Daleville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m at the funeral home.
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