ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 1996 TAG: 9602270128
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ALCORN, Elsie Virginia Ferris, 89, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 26, 1996. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
ANDERSON, Donald G., 44, of 1110 Juniper Drive, Christiansburg, formerly of Princeton, W.Va., was dead on arrival Friday, February 23, 1996, at a Blacksburg hospital. Born January 21, 1952 in Princeton, W.Va., he was the son of Charlotte Neely Anderson White of Walnut St., Princeton, and the late Chris Anderson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1970. Mr. Anderson began his career in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1970. He served this country in the Vietnam conflict, had two separate tours in Okinawa, Japan. While stationed in Quantico, he was the Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop #176 for six years. He was very active in youth programs, coaching football and baseball for many years. During his 20 years of service he received the Rifle Expert Badge four times, Pistol Badge, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal on two occasions, the Vietnam Service Medal, and received the Meritorious Unit Service Commendation. In the fall of 1990 he retired as a Gunnery Sgt. In 1991, he moved to Christiansburg, began working for the Montgomery County Department of Social Services as an Employment Service Representative. He was the assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop #141 of Christiansburg. He was also attending Radford University in Radford. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife, Linda Marnell Hatcher Anderson of Christiansburg, formerly of Princeton; two sons, Jason Adair Anderson of Princeton, Eric Greene Anderson of the home; one sister, Ms. Peggy J. Anderson of Cherry Hill, N.J.; one brother, Chris Anderson of Falmouth. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton, with the Rev. William Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Gifts of love can bel made to the Boy Scout Troop #141, P. O. Box 3, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Pallbearers will be Howard Reed, David Coburn, John Dye, Jimmy Beckner, Mickey Vest, and Steve Vest. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton.
BAIRD, William Marshall (``Bill''), 79, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996. Mr. Baird was preceded in death by his sister, Teneva Scott Baird, and his brother, James Wesley Baird. Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia B. and Robert I. Price, Jr., Roanoke; his sister-in-law, Lucille Johnson Baird, Salem; two nieces, Lynne Rogers, Columbus, Ohio, Danna B. Hand, Staunton; a nephew, James R. Bowman, Jr., Raleigh, N.C. Funeral ser vices will be held at the graveside in Sherwood Memorial Park Wednesday, February 28, 1996, 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Watts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity in his memory. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
CLARKE, Ann S., 95, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Clarke; and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jan C. and Fred C. Hurd; grandchildren, Sandra H. Lester, Blue Ridge, Lorraine (Lorrie) Wimett, Virginia Beach, Shari Hurd, Roanoke, Fred C. (Chip) Hurd III, Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Blake, Jesse and Charles. Private services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to the Virginia Lung Association. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
DAVIS, Olivene, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, February 26,1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
EAVES, Ida, 85, of Dublin, died Monday, February 26, 1996. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.
FRAZIER, Issabell T., 95, of Pearisburg, Va. died Monday, February 26, 1996 at her home. Mrs. Frazier was born on February 25, 1901 near Mullins, West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Tobe Frazier, of Pearisburg, Va.; and a daughter, Rena Cornell, of Richmond, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. E. H. Shaver officiating, with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Givens F uneral Home
GAGER, Veronica Anne, 52, of Roanoke, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. She is survived by three daughters, Natonya Brown, Anisha Brown and Brandy Brown, all of Roanoke; one sister, Christine Gager, Bronx, N.Y.; brothers, Phillip Gager, Noel Gager, both of Bronx, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Sheana Brown, Chaunceya Combs, both of Roanoke; and a devoted friend, Janie E. Taylor, Roanoke. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Fizer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m to 12 noon at Fizer's Funeral Home.
GRAYBILL, Emory Braxton Sr., 90, of Wirtz, died Monday, February 26, 1996. He was a member of Mt. Dale #49 I.O.O.F. and was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Edith Thompson Graybill; his mother and father, Dennis and Mary Graybill; two brothers, William (Bill) and Howard Graybill; one sister, Grace Kincer. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, E. B. Jr. and Oneal Graybill of Thaxton; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Gray, Wirtz; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Edith Jones, Blue Ridge, Carrie and Howard Cox, Roanoke; six grandchildren and their spouses, J. Michael and Leah Gray, Kodiak, Alaska, Kathy and Phillip Jones, Lorida, Fla., Dennis and Wanda Graybill, Vinton, Gary and Linda Roberts, Troutville, Debbie and Larry Evans, Vinton, Sonja and Barry Crowder, Troutville; six sisters-in-law, Gladys and Bernice Graybill, Nell Trump, Suffolk, Evia Lucas, Christiansburg, Vera Turner, Charlottesville, Daphnne Spilos, Calif.; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and all the caregivers at Woodhaven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Guy Ritter officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3959 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018.
HARDY, William David, Sr., 73, of Bedford, died Sunday, February 25,1996 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Keeling, Va. on October 30, 1922, a son of the late Vester W. and Mattie White Hardy. Mr. Hardy was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Bedford Baptist Church and was retired from the Virginia State Police. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hall Hardy; one son, William David Hardy, Jr. and wife Helen, Bedford; three daughters, Gale H. Spence, Lynchburg, Jo Ann Cadiero and husband Gregg, Bedford, Janet Hardy, Bedford; four sisters, Lettie Turner, Danville, Lorena Adams and Betty McLaughlin, Keeling, Audrey Walker, Ringgold; two brothers, Alton Hardy, Keeling, Earl Walton, Danville; also surviving are five grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
JENKINS, Eva A. Gardner, 93, of Woodlawn, passed away Monday, February 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
JOHNSON, John V., 53, of Lexington died Monday, February 26, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
KERTZ, Robert Christian, 85, of Doraville, Ga., died Sunday, February 25, 1996. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross, Ga. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park in Norcross. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Kertz, a native of Allentown, Pa., retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. Mr. Kertz retired with the rank of Master Sgt. During his tour in the Army he served as an Aviation Crewman and Instructor. Mr. Kertz served in World War II, Korea, and two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by four daughters, Duann Kay Saunders, Roanoke, Karen Kristine Morgan, Lithonia, Ga., Karleene Kay Robertson, Douglasville, Ga., and Kayleene Kemb Blalock, Lawrenceville, Ga.; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home., Norcross, Ga
LAWHORN, Charlotte Dudley, 31, of Eagle Rock, died Sunday, February 25, 1996, in a Roanoke hospital. She is survived by her husband, Steven Lawhorn; her parents, Arthur and Judith Dudley; one daughter, Tamara Lawhorn; one son, Andrew Lawhorn, all of Eagle Rock; two brothers, J.R. Dudley, Eagle Rock, Andy Newcomb, Roanoke; a special aunt, Betty Dudley, Eagle Rock. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 2 p.m. in the Eagle R ock Funeral Chapel with burial in Mount Bethel Cemetery with The Rev. Mark Hughes officiating. Arrangements by Eagle Rock Funeral Home
LEFTWICH, Mary Christine, 74, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Roroger) Anderson, Roanoke, Pegge (Theron) Bolton, Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Milton Bolton, Atlanta, Ga., Ernest (Chenise) Anderson, Roanoke, Cathy (Miles) Siler, Richmond, Christine (Mark) Thomas, Edgewood, Md., Diane (Freddie) Heath, Fort Knox, Ky., Towanda (David) White, San Diego, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Basie Thomas, Felicia Thomas, Antonio ``Shawn"" Anderson, Arron Heath, Jerrica Siler, Chelsie Siler; nephews, Ronald Leftwich, Jamesville, N.C., Donald Leftwich, Greenville, N.C.; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 1996 at Maple Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Vater Colbert officiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. The remains will be placed in the church 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
MARKHAM, Nellie B., 88, of Martinsville, died Sunday, February 25, 1995. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service,
MAYO, Juanita Parks, 85, of Pulaski, died Monday, February 26, 1996. Graveside services 11a.m. Wednesday from the Thorn Spring Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons.
MAYS, Beverly Van, of Newark, Del., formerly of Roanoke, died Monday, February 19, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Sybil Mays; two daughters, Carol Hunt and Nancy Mays; three grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Anderton; two brothers, Lawrence and James Mays. Del. Arrangements by Spicer, Millikin and Warwick Funeral Home, Newark, Del.
McCLENNEY, Margaret Brannan, of Norfolk, died Sunday, February 25, 1996 at her residence. She was born in Roanoke, and was a member of the Senior Citizen's Club. She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Richard H. McClenney; one daughter, Joan Lenore Meador of Blue Ridge; three sisters, Nonnie R. Hubbard of Norfolk, Irene M. Lein of El Centro, Calif., and Katie Hite o f Roanoke; and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 29, 1996, 2 p.m., at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton. Burial will be in Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Blue Ridge. Arrangements by Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. The family will receive friends in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Mary's Infant Home
MIGLIARESE, Ralph G., 63, of Salem, died Saturday, February 24, 1996. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
MILLER, Jessie Mae, 68, of Lafayette , died Monday, February 26, 1996. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Lewis Wells, Salem, Sherry and James Taylor, Smith Mtn. Lake; three sisters, Dora Pauley and Mildred Dillow, both of Bland, Rita Love, Richlands; five brothers, Robert Ramsey, Tacoma, Wash., Sam Ramsey, Vadon Lake, N.C., Bruce Ramsey, Mocksville, N.C., Luxie Dennis Ramsey, High Point, N.C., Sherman ``Chuck"" Ramsey, Lexington, N.C.; two granddaughters, Lisa Pendleton, Salem, Tina Wells, Boones Mill; three great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Miller, Salem and Hazel Miller, Portsmouth; one brother-in-law, Charles McCaslin, Troy, N.C. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tommy Ramsey officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 27, 1996, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home, Elliston.
MOORMAN, Earcell B., 77, of Goodview, passed away Monday, February 26, 1996 at her daughter's home. She is the widow Dalton W. Moorman, and was preceded in death by her parents, Davenport and Callie Hopkins Blancher, and a brother, Charlie Blancher. She retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of the Barnhardt Baptist Church, where she was a past Sunday School teacher. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol M. and Curtis D. Weeks, Goodview; three grandchildren, Amanda Faye Thomasson, Jeremy Isaac Weeks, Jennifer Rose Weeks, all of Goodview; three sisters, Irene Franklin, Vinton, Stella Stiener, Va. Beach, and Lilly Stump, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 with the Rev. Terry A. Mabrey and Rev. Clayton Moorman officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
MOTTLEY, Annie Pearl Reese, 80, of Folkston, Ga., died Sunday, February 25, 1996, a t her residence. The Nelson County, Va., native had been a resident of Folkston for the past eight months, coming from Ladson, S.C., and from Roanoke, Va., where she lived most of her life. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse after many years of service, and was a member of Camp Pickney Baptist Church. She had worked at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a nurse. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William (``Bubba"") and Linda Brown of Folkston, and John Thomas and June Brown of Newport News, Va.; a daughter, Joyce Fuller of Folkston; a stepson, Kenneth Mottley of Vinton, Va.; a stepdaughter, Charlene Roberts of Roanoke, Va.; nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 1996, at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem, Va. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
MUNDY, Bruce Linwood Jr., 21, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. Memorial service 1 p.m. Thursday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel.
MURPHY, Louise F., 71, of Ridgeway, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Ridgeway. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service, Martinsville.
NASSIF, Cicilia C.K.N., 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, February 26, 1996 in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are two sons, Amine Nassif and family, Roanoke, Farid Nassif and family, Roanoke; one daughter, Halim and Odette Nassif Karim and family, Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives in Cleveland, Ohio, California, and Lebanon. Funeral services will be at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996, with the Rev. Nicholas Bacalis officiating. Entombment will be in Evergreen. Friends m ay call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
OWENS, Robert Lee 80, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 24,1996. Arrangements by Fizer's Funeral Home.
PHILLIPS, Rexie Trenton, (``Rex""), 69, of Route 1, Raphine, formerly of Floyd County, died Friday, February 23, 1996, Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Etter-Reynolds Funeral Service, Stuarts Draft Chapel.
REAVIS, Mrs. Gradie C., 92, of Galax, died Monday, February 26, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
RICKMAN, James Bernard, 76, of Buchanan, passed away Monday, February 26, 1996. He was born on September 4, 1919 in Buchanan. James was a veteran of WW II, serving with the 69th Bomb Squadron. He was also a member of the VFW and of the Odd Fellows Association and a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ware Rickman; son, Larry (Pete) Rickman, Buchanan; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmie and Kathy Rickman, Fincastle, Chuck and Darlene Rickman, Roanoke, Marty and Debbie Rickman, Buchanan; daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Leslie Hambrick, Buchanan; grandchildren, Lesley Ann Morris, Jodie Leigh Hambrick, Sarah Elizabeth Rickman, and Marlon Matthew Rickman; great-grandson, Dallas Wayne Morris; brothers, Lester and Otis Rickman, both of Buchanan; sister, Evelyn Moore, Roanoke; special niece, Judy Rickman Thomas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Rader Buchanan Chapel with the Rev. Chester L. Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home Buchanan. Those wishing to make donations, please consider the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 275, Buchanan, Va. 24066.
ROSS, Leslie Nicholson, 84, of Abbotswood Retirement Center, Raleigh, N.C., died Sunday, February 25, 1996. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Ross Jr. She was born in Alamance County, N.C., daughter of the late Lawrence Green Nicholson and the late Sarah Elizabeth Anglin Nicholson. She was retired from the Roanoke City School system, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Thornton R. Reeke of Raleigh, N.C.; sons, Mr. Stephen N. Ross of Roanoke, Mr. Frank J. Ross III of Fresno, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. D. J. (Sarah) N. Walker of Graham, N.C., Mrs. Madeline N. Parsons of Raleigh, N.C.; brothers, Mr. James A. Nicholson of Chapel Hill, N.C., Mr. Robert L. Nicholson of Melbourne, Fla.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February, 28, 1996 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington, N.C., conducted by Dr. Charles Williams, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Burlington. The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Other times they will be at the residence of the daughter, Mrs. Sarah Reeke, 8508 Wellsley Way, Raleigh, N.C.
ST.CLAIR, Howard I., (Dennie), 81, of Vinton, died Sunday, February 25, 1996. He was a long-time member and trustee of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, servi ng as deacon and usher. For over fifty years, he owned and operated Mineral Springs Motors. He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Fannie Howell St.Clair; one brother and sister-in-law, James W. (T.) and Myra St.Clair; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy S. and Boyd Folden; two special nieces, Jacqueline P. Moles and Janette C. Markham, all from Vinton; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 with the Rev. Bobby Harris and Rev. Burrell Baker officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Building Fund.
TAYLOR, Irene Elizabeth, 78, of Troutville, died Monday, February 26, 1996. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home.
WHITE, Dubert Leonard, (``Red''), 81, of Blacksburg and Daytona Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996 at a Daytona Beach, Fla. hospital. He started in business as owner and operator of White's Candy Company and later was co-owner of the Radford Auto Exchange. He attended the Gateway Baptist Church in Blacksburg. Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-law, Larry L. and Carol White of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Roger L. White of Roanoke; four daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Kenneth Tickle of Dublin, Sandra and Dewey Weaver of Blacksburg, Rebecca and Joel Kahn of Vienna, and Janet and Jerry Lewis of Winston-Salem, N.C.; four sisters, Geneva Smith of Asheville, N.C., Virginia Badal of Antelope, Calif., Frances Griffin of Rural Hall, N.C., and Elva Quinlivan of Winston-Salem, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Dewey Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
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