ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, March 16, 1996 TAG: 9603180128
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
AUSTIN, Lillie Mae Ashburn, 79, of Buchanan, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Carlton Austin; parents, Luther R. and Emma Keith Ashburn; sisters, Ruby Burkholder and Judy Eubank. She was a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church-Pico and the Ladies Auxiliary of the DAV. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Luther Ray and Norma Jean Ashburn, Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene A. Amos, Vinton, Frances A. and Roy Giles, Buchanan, Myrtle A. and Al Chamberlin, Chesapeake. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Rader Buchanan Chapel with Dr. Louis A. Skidmore officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Those wishing to make contributions please consider the Virginia Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 328, Buchanan, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Buchanan
AYERS, Hattie Mountcastle, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 15, 1996. She was the widow of Anthony Davis Ayers Sr. and is survived by a grandson, Anthony Ayers, Roanoke; two brothers, J. C. Mountcastle, Roanoke, Cecil Mountcastle, Paris, Va.; one sister, Essie Warren, Tennessee. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Monday, March 18, 1996, at Evergreen Burial Park, with Pastor Gary Fulsebakke officiating. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
BOOTHE, Cora Reedy, 82, of Troutville, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. She is survived by one daughter, Della Paxton, Troutville; two grandchildren, Carolyn Fowler, Roanoke, Howard Paxton Jr. and wife, Dianne, Troutville; two great-grandchildren, Jason Fowler, Regina Paxton; two good friends, Mary Bolen and Cathy Bair. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 18, 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Bethel Cemetery, with the Rev. Lanny Carter officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville.
BREEDLOVE, Clifford J., 67, of Bluefield, W.Va., formerly of Salem, died Thursday, March 14, 1996, in a Bluefield hospital. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Breedlove, Los Angeles, Calif., Eddie Breedlove, Chicago, Ill.; one daughter, Judy Thompson, Largo, Fla.; his mother, Amanda Boman Breedlove, Bluefield, W.Va.; a brother, Burleigh Breedlove, Bluefield, W.Va.; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 18 at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Reverend William Robertson officiating with entombment in the Sherwood Chapel Garden Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
CHILDRESS, Artie Mary, 86, of Hardy, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount.
CRAFT, Mary Crowder, 67, of New Castle, died Friday, March 15, 1996 in a Salem hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Craft and a son, Carl Craft. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Doodie and Kerwin Blankenship, New Castle, Bobbie and Billy Perkins, Bedford; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sylvia Craft, New Castle; son, Jimmy Craft, New Castle; brother, Bud Crowder, Hot Sp rings; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m. at Mountain View Christian Church with interment in Brickey Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Boitnott Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m
DEW, Zaynel Everitt, 73, of Iron Gate, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
DUNN, Pauline Copeland, 78, of Roanoke, formerly of Peterstown, W.Va., died Thursday, March 14, 1996, at a Salem hospital. Born May 31, 1917 at Rock Camp, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Emma Woodson Broyles Copeland. Mrs. Dunn was a homemaker and a member of the Rock Camp Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, V. B. ``Pete'' Dunn; three brothers, Herman, Roy, and Edgar Copeland; one sister, Nellie Meadows. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harrel ``Dreama'' Thompson of Roanoke, and Mrs. Monty ``Norma'' Hazelwood of Covington; one brother, Albert Copeland of Peterstown, W.Va.; five sisters, Margie Campbell of Rock Camp, W.Va., Eva Head and Lula Harvey, both of Peterstown, W.Va., Lena Freudenberg of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Catherine Weikle of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Shelley and Bryan Thompson of Roanoke, Kathy and Kevin Hazelwood of Covington. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 1996, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va., with the Rev. Donald Lowe and the Rev. Bill Hartsfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Ellison Cemetery at Rock Camp. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.
EPPERLY, Virginia Carroll, 77, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Mark Christian. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Calvary United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Raymond Kelley. The family requests flowers be omitted and memorials be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
FUNK, Grace Virginia Sutherland, 86, of Comers Rock, passed away Friday, March 15, 1996. She was the widow of Robert C. Funk. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 1996, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Comers Rock. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
GERALD, Garland Thomas, 78, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday night, March 13, 1996, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
HANCOCK, Willis, of Raeford, N. C., formerly of New Castle, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Arrangements by Boitnott Funeral Home.
LAMBERT, Wancy Mae, 91, of Maybeury, W. Va., died Thursday, March 14 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, W.Va.
McGUIRE, Evelyn Louise, 81, of Pulaski, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.
McNEIL, William, (``Popsie''), 78, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. He retired from McNeil Roofing Company after 40 years service, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Pauline Ferguson McNeil. Surviving family include a son, Ron McNeil, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Noell, Salem, Barbara and Jimmy Boggs, Moneta, Becky and David Horton, Salem; a brother, Jacob McNeil, Elliston; sisters, Sarah Wood, Vinton, Virginia McNeil, Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with the Rev. Ira Tolliver and Dr. J. Michael Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Adult Day Care Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., VAMC 76-1, Salem, Va. 24153.
MORRIS, Richard A., of Sydney, Australia, adored husband of Vicki Maree of Sydney, Australia; cherished and loved son of Robert and Dorothy Morris of Virginia; loved brother of Bruce; brother-in-law to Alice; and uncle to Michelle, Leigh and Eric of Calif.; dearly loved son-in-law of Vince and Aileen Costa; brother-in-law of Jeff and Maree Costa; and uncle to Jack of Sydney, Australia. Born in Richmond in 1956, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in Canberra, Australia. Raised in Tucson, Ariz. and educated at the University of Arizona, he began his career in the hospitality industry at age 15, working part time as dish-hand with the Bobby McGee's Restaurant Group while he gained his Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA) and post graduate studies in Public Administration at the University of Arizona. His natural talents and enthusiasm for the food and beverages area led him to pursue his career with Bobby McGee's following his graduation. Over the period 1971-1987 he fulfilled numerous roles, including Director of Training and culminating in Director of Operational Services based at the Phoenix corporate office. In 1987 Dwight Clark of the San Francisco 49ers appointed him as Director of Operations for his restaurant group, Clark's by the Bay, Redwood City, Calif. In 1989 Rich joined Heartthrob Enterprises as Regional Manager, based in Chicago, Ill., responsible for the Baja Beach Club and other such innovative concepts. His adventurous nature and passion for being involved with new projects led him to accept the position of Director of Operations of Bobby McGee's, based in Sydney, Australia in May 1990. The challenge of managing an American-style concept in a foreign country and making it viable and successful was relished by Rich. His fondness for the Australian life-style and people grew. His exuberance, vitality, unfailing sense of humor and sheer professionalism quickly earned him a special place in an all Australian company. While in Australia he met Vicki, his wife, and they both returned to the USA in 1993. Rich was then appointed to the position of Vice President of Operations for the Restaurant Development Group. This group is well known for their innovative themed restaurants, mostly located in Chicago. Such concepts included Surf and Turf, Mambo Grill, The Saloon Steakhouse, Kinzie Chophouse, Club Creole, Bar Louie and Bossa Nova. In October 1995 Rich and Vicki returned to Australia and decided to make Sydney their home. He rejoined the Rydges Hotel Group as Director of Food and Beverage. In January 1996 he married Vicki at the Regina Coeli Church, Beverly Hills, Sydney. This church has considerable significance, as it was established by an Australian Chaplain, Father William Evans, who was on the Australian ship, The Canberra, when it was sunk in the Coral Sea. He and many others were rescued by the American destroyer, Patterson, in World War II. In 1963 he built the church as a monument to the friendship and mateship that exists between both Australians and Americans. The Australian and American flags and coats-of arms have equal prominence at the church and this symbolism was greatly cherished by Rich and Vicky. A WITTY, DYNAMIC AND GIVING MAN, RICH IS TOO DEARLY LOVED TO EVER BE FORGOTTEN. A funeral service will be held in Sydney, Australia at the Regina Coeli Church on Monday, March 18, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers, a fund is being established to maintain the upkeep of the Regina Coeli Church in Sydney, Australia. Donations may be made by telephone to 011 612 230 0700, or via facsimile 011 612 227 9127 (The Wentworth Hotel Sydney). The family will receive friends at the Robert and Dorothy Morris home Sunday, March 24, 1996 from 4 to 7 p.m. For directions call Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va. (540) 921-1650.
PERSINGER, James Edward, 66, of Covington, died Thursday, March 14, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
PLYMALE, Irene Corbin, 87, of Roanoke, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
PREAS, Ardeth, 73, of Salem, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.
RATLIFF, Clarice Holtz, 95, of Narrows, died Friday, March 15, 1996. She was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on March 12, 1901, and was the daughter of the late David Lee and Minnie Lou Shelley Holtz. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. Barns Ratlif f. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, where she was a member of the church choir and the United Methodist Women. She is survived by a son, Robert B. Ratliff of Narrows; a daughter, Betty R. Brewster, Bluefield, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Merle H. Gorby, Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Park Cemetery in Bluefield, W.Va.. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
ROTAN, Bertha E., 101, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew's Church of God Apostolic. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
SALYER, Ample Jane Ramey, 73, of Abingdon, died at her home on Thursday, March 14, 1996. She was a native of Elkhorn City, Ky., and was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church. She was the widow of H. H. Salyer Sr. Surviv ors include three sons, Billy N. Salyer of Bristol, Tenn., Ronald Lee Salyer of Roanoke and H. Hollis Salyer Jr. of Whiteville, N.C.; two brothers, Bob Ramey of Abingdon and Walter Ramey of Church Hill, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service is handling the arrangements. Funeral services for Mrs. Ample Jane Ramey Salyer will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Abingdon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. Pace Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Chapel Mausoleum. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary bearers will be Goffery Salyer, Nick Kendrick and Bill Moore. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.
SIMMONS, William Randall, 69, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, March 14, 1996. He is survived by his mother, Stella A. Simmons; brother, Stanley C. Simmons; sisters, Gladys Irene Clark and Mary Louise Hughes, all of Roanoke; also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Carter Sloan officating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
STAMUS, Anthony Paul, (``Tony""), 40, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 1996. He was a 1973 graduate of Northside High School, and attended Virginia Western Community College. Tony worked at The Roanoke Times for 22 years and the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle for 2 years before moving to Atlanta last August to work for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where he served for many years on the Board of Trustees, as a member of the choir, and as a Chanter. He was also a member of the Order of the A.H.E.P.A. Surviving are his mom and dad, Victoria and Peter Stamus, Roanoke; brother, Mike Stamus, Atlanta; sister and brother-in-law, Maria and Steve Peters, Salem; grandmother, Maria Manolas, Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Blvd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. 24012. A Trisagion Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church by the Rev. Nicholas Bacalis. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel.
TILLEY, Russell Ward, 70, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 1996. Mr. Tilley was born June 23, 1925, in Wyco, W. Va., a son of the late Henry B. and Elizabeth Bolling Tilley. Russell was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and a tireless gardener. He left behind many friends at First Wesleyan Church where he was a faithful member, and was a proud member of the Fourth Marine Division, serving in Iwo Jima during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a retired conductor from Norfolk-Southern Corp., (Radford Division) with 38 years exempliary service. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Lillie Weaver Tilley; his sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn Tilley, Richmond, Ken and Brenda Tilley, Roanoke, Chris and Peggy Tilley, Reston; his daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Tim Craighead, Short Hills, N.J.; his grandchildren, Russell, Glenn, Jr., Kristie, James, Joshua, Lisa, Michael and Elijah Tilley, Megan and Macklin Craighead; a great-grandson, Matthew Tilley; three sisters, Christine Lester and her husband, Lowell, Mullens, W. Va., Betty Barker and her husband, Charles, Pat Bloom and her husband, Jim, all of Forest Hills, W. Va.; a brother, Winston Tilley, Greenville, W. Va. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel, Monday, M arch 18, 1996, 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Dale Holloway officiating. Interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roanoke Memorial Hospice Program in his memory. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
WALDEN, Grady E., 73, of Pawleys Island, S.C., died Thursday, March 14, 1996. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Second Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by the Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home.
WHITMIRE, Charles William, 79, of Roanoke County, passed away Friday, March 15, 1996. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Veritas F. and Grace Huff Whitmire. He was retired from the U.S. Navy as boatswain mate chief after 20 years of active duty, and was retired from General Electric Company after 23 years of service. He was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church, a member and past Master of Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge #324, A.F.&A.M., and was a member of Etta Chapter #185 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Virginia D. Whitmire; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Randy Miller of Roanoke; his son and daughter-in-law, Donald (``Donnie"") and Judy Whitmire of Roanoke; his granddaughter, Michele Miller; his grandson, Gregory (``Greg"") Miller; a step-granddaughter, Samantha Goin; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Joseph (``Joe"") Keeler of Smith Mountain Lake; a brother, Roy F. Whitmire of Federal Way, Wash.; his father-in-law, J. C. (``Bud"") Dillard of Vinton; a sister-in-law, Lucille Fuqua of Vinton; a niece, Patsy Henry of Roanoke, and four nephews, J. T. Keeler of Midlothian, Tommy Fuqua of Roanoke, and Barry and Terry Fuqua of Vinton. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, March 18, with the Rev. Philip Motley, the Rev. Carol Johnston and the Rev. Robert M. Hamner officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, with Masonic grave rites by Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge. An Eastern Star service will be held at Oakey's South Chapel at 7 p.m. Sunday by Etta Chapter. Memorial contributions may be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015, Cave Spring Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 20181, Roanoke, Va. 24018 or Housecall Hospice, 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, Va. 24153. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.
WILSON, Tyree Marsh, 70, of Bedford, died Friday, March 15, 1996. Graveside service Monday, 2 p.m., Sedalia Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
WOODRUFF, Albert C., 86, of Wytheville, died Friday, March 15, 1996, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mozelle Huddle Woodruff. He is survived by one daughter, Joy Dunbar; three grandchildren, Kerrin Dunbar, Ron Dunbar, all of Emory, Cheryl Dunbar of Baltimore, Md.; one niece and her husband, Bertha J. and Bob Hammond of Orangeburg, S.C.; two nephews, Fred Jones and wife, Deanna, of Elk Creek, P. L. Jones of Summerfield; one brother-in-law, Paul L. Jones of Summerfield. Several great-nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 17, 1996, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Charles C. Burnett officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Ronald G. Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund at Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va. 24327. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
WRIGHT, M. Vincent, Sr., 83, of Fries, passed away Friday, March 15, 1996 at his home. Mr. Wright was a lifelong resident of Fries, where he served on the Town Council as mayor and as a council member for many years. He was a member of Fries Lions Club and retired as Postmaster. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Michael V. Wright, Jr. and Anita Overbey Wright, Radford, H. Timothy Wright, Hillsville; three granddaughters, Lee Cox, Kingsport, Tenn., Caroline Wright and Lorene Wright, both of Radford; one great-grandson, Andrew Cox, Kingsport, Tenn; one sister, Dorothy M. Wright, San Francisco, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Fries Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home
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