ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 1996 TAG: 9602060093
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
BOYD, Annie Edith Jones, 96, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, February 4, 1996. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Meadows of Dan Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Bryan Childress officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
BRICKEY, Richard Odell, 63, of Salem, died Sunday, February 4, 1996 in Lewis-Gale Hospital. He was a long-time Salem resident. He retired from Roanoke County Schools Maintenance Department a s a plumber in 1994. He attended Salem Church of God and was preceded in death by his mother, Annie G. Brickey. Survivors include his wife, Virginia R. Brickey; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie B. and James M. Trout, Richmond, Velvet B. and Sherman A. Cable Jr., Roanoke, Lisa B. and Steven M. Harrison, Newport News; grandchildren, Meagan M. Trout, Lindsay A. Harrison; father, Richard B. Brickey, Salem; brothers, Billy B. Brickey, Nolan D. Brickey, both of Salem; sister, Doris Graham, Salem. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 8, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Tony Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
BULLINS, Elsie Mae Gallimore, 66, of Pulaski, died Sunday, February 4, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
BURTON, Betty Jones, 54, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, February 4, 1996 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine A. and Ed Hodges, Salem, Constance D. and Larry Moye, Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven E. and Sandra Dean, Roanoke, David M. Burton, Christiansburg; one sister, Patty Shine, Ohio; two brothers, Gratton E. Jones, Oklahoma City, Okla., Ge orge M. Jones, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Christiansburg with the Rev. Michael Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford
CARTER, Helen H., of Blacksburg, died Sunday morning, February 4, 1996 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a resident of Showalter Center, Blacksburg, and a former resident of Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn J. Carter, and was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church in Roanoke. She was a retired registered nurse with the Veterans Administration. Surviving are one son, John W. Carter, Richmond; one sister, Ruth H. Clark, Saltville; a special niece, Ann H. Carter, Christiansburg. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Tom and Mary Margaret Campbell, Williamsburg, J. Berkley and Anne Holloway, Meadowview, Phil and Vickie McCall, Abingdon, Bill and Carol Roberts, Boones Mill, Terry and Susan Sanders, Saltville, John W. Holloway III, Broadford, John E. B. and Kimberly Clark, Saltville; great nieces and nephews, Scott and Karen Carter, Christiansburg, Kaye Carter Cooper, New York, Joe Wilson, Stephen and Janice Wilson, David Wilson, Marietta, Ga., Tom and Elizabeth Randell, Kennesaw, Ga., Sara and Ryan Sanders, Saltville, Kevin and Gwen McCall, Abingdon, Will Roberts, Arlington, Sally Roberts, Boones Mill, Thomas Campbell, Montana, Courtney Campbell, Williamsburg; nine great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996 from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Robert S. Goldsmith. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke, with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Mike Meloy. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends one half hour before the service Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.
CAUDILL, Roy Ellis, 79, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 4, 1996. Mr. Caudill was a retired postal employee and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Evelyn Snyder Caudill; two sons; R. Alan Caudill and wife, Donna, Springfield, Gerald A. Caudill and wife, Joyce, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two grandsons, Shane Caudill and Jason Caudill; t wo sisters, Anabell Caudill of Manchester, N.H., and Mamie C. Roland, Roanoke. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996, with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity or Calvary Baptist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday
DAVIS, Gladys Irene Caldwell 92, of Salem and formerly of Craig County, passed away Saturday, February 3, 1996. Mrs. Davis was a member of Edgewood Christian Church. She was the widow of Charles W. Davis. Surviving are her cousin, Gertrude Watkins, Radford; and a number of devoted friends. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996 with the Rev. Marion G. Harris and Rev. Larry Atkin officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, Tuesday.
DILLON, A. Arnold, (``A. A.''), of Sacramento, Ky., and formerly of Wirtz (Crossroads), died Saturday, February 3, 1996. He was the son of t he late Christopher Dee and Esther D. Dillon. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Dillon of the home; one son, Douglas D. Dillon, Seattle, Wash; daughters and sons-in-law, Pana and Ken Jones, Plant City, Fla., Jackie and John McConnell, Lubbock, Texas; one stepdaughter; two stepsons, all of Kentucky; four grandsons, Chad and T. J. Jones, Florida, Jason and Kevin McConnell, Texas; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Thelma D. Mottley, Blackstone, Ethel D. Hicks, Logansport, Ind., Hazel D. and Glenn R. Thompson, San Antonio, Texas, and Doris D. Brown, Wirtz. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 10 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home Chapel, Sacramento, Ky. The family has requested that flowers be omitted. Tucker Funeral Home, Main Street, Sacramento, Ky., is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
DILLON, James Edward Sr., 69, of Salem, died Monday, February 5, 1996. Arrangments by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
DILLON, Vivian E., 83, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Sunday, February 4, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
DUDLEY, Fannie Kelly, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday , February 4, 1996. She had worked at Lewis Gale Hospital for over 15 years as a nurses aide and was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert H. Dudley. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Kermit W. and Doris G. Dudley, Nelson K. and Janie L. Dudley, all of Roanoke; sister, Hettie K. Hodges, Rocky Mount; brothers, Norton Kelly, Rocky Mount and C. Eldren Kelly, Glade Hill; grandchildren, Sharon D. Barnes, Dwight L. Dudley, Mark P. Dudley and Barry R. Greene; great-grandchildren, Derrick Barnes, Scott and Eric Greene. Funeral services will be held 12 noon at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. Maurice Wright and the Rev. Philip Ayers with burial at Evergreen Burial Park. Memorials may be made to the Poages Mill Church of Brethren or the Glade Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
DUNCAN, Anna Maude Armbrister, 96, of Pulaski, died Saturday, February 3, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
GARDNER, Larry Keith, 47, of Martinsville, died Saturday, February 3, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.
GRAVELY, Ethel (``Tina""), 77, of 1200 Sam Trail, Martinsville, died Friday, February 2, 1996, at Memorial Hospital, Martinsville. She was born in Dublin, November 15, 1918. The daughter of the late William Casper Jordan and Mattie Payne Copenhaver Jordan. She as a graduate of William and Mary University, Class of 1939. Mrs. Gravely was a member of First United Methodist Church and a member of the Wesley Guild there. She was active in the American Red Cross and named an honorary lifetime member. An avid bridge player, she held membership in the Charity League, the Garden Study Club, the Investment Club, and the Martinsville Book Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Clay Gravely, II, and a son, Harry Clay Gravely III. She is survived by two daughters, Sarah Payne Tyler, and Jane Kelly Gravely, both of Richmond; a son, William Jordan Gravely, Martinsville; six grandchildren, Carter Randolph Tyler, Campbell Gravely Tyler, H. Clay Gravely IV, Glen Coryell Gravely, Jane Jordan Gravely, Sarah Starling Gravely. Funeral services will be held from First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday with The Rev. Tommy Herndon officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at McKee Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 1081 Spruce St., Martinsville, Va. 24112 or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4383, Martinsville, Va. 24115. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
HANNABASS, Howard Hayden Jr., of St. Johns Island, S.C., died Saturday, January 13, 1996. Memorial service at Mackinac Island, Mich. in the spring. Arrangements by John McAlister Funeral Directors, Charleston, S.C.
HARRIS, Earl Samuel, (``Meatloaf""), of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 3, 1996. He was a loyal and dedicated Deacon of Fifth Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Those who cherish his unconditional love are two sist ers, Mrs. Ernestine H. Johnson, Roanoke, Mrs. Cecelia A. Mann, Buffalo, N.Y.; one aunt, Mrs. Sylvia M. Weeks, Los Angeles, Calif.; a loyal and very dear friend, Mrs. Bernice James, Roanoke; three special nieces of Roanoke, Mrs. Jacqueline J. Bruce, Mrs. Catherine J. Keith (James), Ms. Gloria Hicks; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of very dear family friends from near and afar. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 8, 1996, at 12 noon at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with Dr. Vernie Bolden officiating. Burial in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday, one hour prior to the service. Friends may also call at Hamlar-Curtis on Wednesday evening
HASKINS, Lawrence Elwood Sr., 73, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, February 1, 1996. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include one brother, Edward Haskins, Springwood; daughters, Mornique Smith, Virginia, Vanessa and Fayleen Haskins, all of Roanoke; sons, David, Colorado Spring, Colo., and Henry Haskins, Roanoke; nieces, Constance Clerk, Hillside, N.M. and Barbara Crawford, Covington. Mr. Haskins was formerly married to Mrs. Pauline Haskins of Roanoke. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. The Rev. Rawleigh Quarles will officiate, with interment in the Jackson Baptist Church Cemetery, Springwood. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis.
HODGES, Lauris E., (``Lasses), 76, of Martinsville, died Monday, February 5, 1996. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
HURST, Bessie Lee Quesenberry, 81, of Staunton, formerly of Hiwassee, Va., passed away Monday, February 5, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
KELLER, Virginia Nye, 75 of Haw River, N.C., passed away suddenl y Sunday, February 4, 1996 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a three day illness. She was born in Raford, Va., a daughter of the late Walter L. and Ruth Pace Nye. She was a retired secretary from Western-Electric, Burlington Plant and a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church, Burlington, N.C. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Nye Glenn. She is survived by her husband, Henry F. Keller, of the home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 1996, at Macedonia Lutheran Church, with the Rev. John C. Earp, Pastor, officiating. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at Chimney Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Chimney Rock, N.C. The body will remain at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham until taken to the church, 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night and at other times, the family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to the Macedonia Lutheran Church, 421 W. Front Street, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or a charity of the donor's choice.
LAFON, Fred Crockett, 88, of 308 W. College Street, Narrows, died Sunday evening, February 4, 1996 in the Giles Memorial Hospital at Pearisburg, Va. A lifelong resident of Gi les County, he was born on November 29, 1907 and was the son of the late Clarence Perry and Mary Elizabeth Garten Lafon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Price Lafon. He was a retired employee of the Hoechst/Celanese Fibers Company Plant at Narrows, Va. He is survived by a son, Jimmy Lafon of Radford; a daughter, Bonnie L. Cooper, Narrows; a brother, Preston Lafon, Pearisburg; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Whittaker and Mrs. Eunice Lafon, both of Pearisburg; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. E. H. Shaver officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
MARTIN, Danny Wayne, 36, of Low Moor, died Monday, February 5, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
MOORE, David Henry, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 3, 1996. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1939 and attended The Ruth Cornet School of Business. He was a member of Melrose Avenue United Methodist Church and Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II and later worked in the recruiting office. His career was with Norfolk and Western Railway where he worked in many clerical and management positions, and with the Norfolk Southern Corporation in the Material Management Department from which he retired as Assistant Manager of Material. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Reba Campbell Moore, to whom he was married for 471/2 years; and by his parents, Roy P. Sr. and Mamie Moore. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Dianne Moore, Roanoke; brother and sister-in-law, Roy P. Jr. and June Moore, Dallas, Texas; aunt, Marion Prillaman, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin and Jane Campbell, Salem; sister-in-law, Virgie Campbell, Salem; and many cousins and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel by the Rev. William Anthony Layman. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MORRIS,Cecil O., 74, of Marion, died Monday, February 5, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel.
OSBORNE, Eugenia P., 77, of Marion, died Sunday, February 4, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
OWEN, Nell Lyon,78, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 5, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
POE, Clyde B., 88, of Independence, passed away Monday, February 5, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.
POOLE, Leona Kanode, 88, of Woodlawn, died Friday, February 2, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax.
PRATHER, Kathleen Kessler, 84, of Salem, formerly of Vinton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 1996 in a local nursing home. She was the widow of John David Prather and worked at High's Ice Cream Parlor in Vinton for several years. Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine P. Cregger, Roanoke; one son, John Thomas Prather, Baltimore, Md.; two grandchildren, Robert Stephen Cregger and John Charles Cregger; three great-grandchildren, Christina Cregger, Amanda Cregger, and Alyson Cregger. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Hurt officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
RADFORD, Olive Berent, 63, of Radford, passed away Sunday, February 4, 1996, at his home. He was a retired US Navy veteran with over 30 years of service having served in the Korean Conflict, and also in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernadette B. Radford; daughter, Anjanette Radfo rd, Charlottesville; brother, Cotton Radford, Raleigh, N.C. and Ethel Hart, Charlotte, N.C.; cousin, Lynwood Sasser, Arcadia, Fla. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Father Jim Grealish officiating. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
REYNOLDS, Grace Keister, 63, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, February 4, 1996 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born in Blacksburg on June 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. T. (Judge) Keister. Mrs. Reynolds was a lifetime member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Blacksburg. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Aubin Margaret Reynolds. Surviving are her husband, Osborne Reynolds; three daughters and a son-in-law, Robin Elizabeth Reynolds, Jan Grace Reynolds, both of Blacksburg, and Tammy R. and Timmy Graham of Newport; three grandchildren, Whitney Elizabeth Long, Dalton Reynolds Graham, and Derick Lee Graham; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth K. and E. G. (Feets) Willard, Blacksburg; special nieces and nephews, Beth Willard Fife, and husband, Tommy, Myrtle Beach, S.C., E. G. Willard Jr. and wife, Loretta, Columbia, Md.; great nieces and nephews, Rhett and Kyle Fife, and Ashley Willard; special cousin, Edward Karr Evans, Blacksburg; cousins, Barbara Wenk, Richmond, H. W. Sell Jr., Arnold, Md., Tommy F. Karr, Salem, Charles K. Clark and Jimmy Clark, both of Luray; sisters-in-law, Pauline R. McFarlane and husband, Raymond, Roanoke, Elizabeth Ann Booth, Manteo, N.C.; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Schroeder officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 446, Christiansburg, Va. 24073, or The Living Memorial Fund of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive frien ds Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.
STOWE, Laura Hopkins, 79, of Rt. 1, Spencer, died Sunday, February 4, 1996. Funeral Wednesday, 2 p.m., Howell Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart.
THOMAS, Geneva A., (``Ginny''), 54, of Christiansburg, died Saturday evening, February 3, 1996 in a Radford hospital. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call at Richardson-Horne
THORNHILL, Elvin Norvel, 78, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, February 4, 1996. He was retired from White Foundry. Survivors include his wife, Mozelle Brown Thornhill; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda G. and Isaac Holden of Floyd; one son, Norvel Wayne Thornhill of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Michael and Robert Thornhill, and three sisters, Hallie Lee of Fincastle, Violet Tyree of Salem and Pearl DeHart of Roanoke. Graveside service s will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996, at Mountain View Cemetery, with the Rev. Philip E. Day officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Lotz Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Vinton Life Saving Crew
WATSON, Pauline Key Watson, 94, of Bedford, died Saturday, February 3, 1996 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1901 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Gilbert Joseph Key and Rosella Watson Key. She was preceded in death by her husba nd, Owen Holcomb Watson. Mrs. Watson was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She is survived by cousins; and a host of friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 1996, in the Carder-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Marshall F. Driskill officiating. Liberty Chapter #109 Order of the Eastern Star will take part in the service. Burial will follow in the Longwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford
WHORLEY, Lawrence Henry Whorley, 63, of Bedford, died Saturday, February 3, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
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