ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, July 31, 1996 TAG: 9607310077
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C2 EDITION: METRO
AGNOR, Emma Virginia, 86, of Buena Vista, died Monday, July 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Lomax Funeral Home.
ANGELL, Josephine Mays, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 29, 1996. She was born September 18, 1908, in Nelson County. She was the daughter of the late Hill Z. and Pearl Lenora Mays of that county. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Elbert Angell, who was originally from Franklin County. Survivors include her brother, Preston Mays and his wife, Ellie, Jacksonville, Fla.; her sisters-in-law, Alma Mays, Lovingston, Lozelle Mays, North Garden, Elva Mays, Waynesboro, Mildred Angell Milliron, Callaway; her brothers-in-law, James Angell, Seaford, Wilson and his wife, Beatrice Angell, Callaway. Although she had no children of her own, she was always proud to claim many Mays and Angell nephews and nieces as her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 1996, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Danny Dugan officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
BALL, Willard, Jr., 73, of Honaker, passed away Tuesday, July 30,1996 at his residence. Born at Honaker, he was a son of the late Willard Ball, Sr. and the late Tina Wallace Ball. He had resided in the Honaker area his entire life and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Honaker. He was a 1942 graduate of Honaker High School and was a member of the Pruner Masonic Lodge #254 A.F. & A.M. of Honaker. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Signet Bank and was a coal broker, the former owner and operator of Ball Coal Company and co-owner of Russell Oil Company of Honaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Ball. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Hart Ball, of the home; two daughters, Rebecca Steffey of Rosedale, Va. and Cathy Gent of Honaker; three sons, Michael Ball and Tim Ball, both of Honaker and Steve Ball, D.D.S., of Rosedale; three sisters, Lora Gay Lee, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Anna Pearl Ball and Sue Kiser, both of Honaker; his twin brother, Wilmer Ball of Roanoke; and ten grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with the Rev. H. Gray Smith, Jr., and Brother Les Ritchie officiating. Interment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at Lebanon, Va. Pallbearers will be Scotty Kiser, Greg Kiser, David Lee, Larry Ball, Robert Taylor and Kirby Smith. Friends may call at Honaker Funeral Home Wednesday after 6 p.m.
BROWN, Willie Jessie, 83, of Marion, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at the Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon. She was a member of the Electa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Georgia Helms of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 1, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Rose Mausoleum, Glade Spring, with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Friends may call Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
BROYLES, Dorothy June, 67, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Monday, July 29, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
CARPER, June Callahan, 74, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, July 29, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m., Wednesday, Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren. Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, in charge of arrangements.
DAGENHART, Marshall Richard, 59, of Rt. 7, Forrest Rd., Martinsville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 28, 1996. He was a member of the Martinsville Church of God, graduate of Dublin High School, attended Virginia Tech University. He was the owner of the Laurel Park Outlett Furniture Store in Martinsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Dagenhart, in 1983; and a sister, Delorse Sullivan, March 18, 1995. Marshall is survived by Betty Dagenhart of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rick Anderson of Roanoke; very dear friend, Madie Eanes of Martinsville; mother, Rose Carden Dagenhart of Martinsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Reginald Sullivan, Donna and Rev. Ron Hill of Rocky Mount, Della Sue and Eddie Crabtree of Martinsville; very special nieces and nephews; numerous other family members and friends. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at the Martinsville Church of God, with the Rev. Ron Hill officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dale Dyar and the Rev. Jimmy Wood. Burial in Roselawn Burial Park. In keeping with Marshall's giving spirit, in lieu of flowers, Marshall would desire a memorial contribution be made to the Marshall Dagenhart Music Fund at the Martinsville Church of God, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, Va. 24112. The body will be placed in the church at 4 p.m. Wednesday where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church and other times at the home. Tomlinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DENT, Michael D., (Mike), 20, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996. Survivors include his parents, Willie and Debra Saunders, Roanoke; one brother, Todd Johnson; two sisters, Terri Saunders and Stephanie Saunders, both of Roanoke; two daughters, Mykeah Smith and Deshera Smith, both of Roanoke; maternal grandmother, Cleoteal Johnson; maternal grandfather, Joseph Johnson (Lillie), both of Roanoke; aunts, Carolyn (James) Otey, Shirley Johnson and Jacqueline (Harrison) Dennis, all of Roanoke, Pauline Timbrouck, Kingston, N.Y., Helen Saunders, Roanoke; uncles, Ronald Johnson, Roanoke, Sterling Johnson, Keen Mtn.,Va., Robert Saunders, Albert Saunders, Alfred (Nancy) Saudners, all of Roanoke; and a host of other relatives and friends; a devoted friend, Tasha Burnette, Roanoke. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, August 1,1996 , at Jerusalem Baptist Church, with Dr. J. Eugene Young officiating. Interment will follow at Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, July 31,1996, from 7 to 8 p.m. Viewing at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126 Gilmer Ave., N.W.
EURAL, Ida Frances, 90, of Willingboro, N.J., died Friday, July 26, 1996 at Rancocas Hospital, Willingboro, New Jersey. She was born in Campbell County, Va. on February 27,1906, was a lifetime resident of Roanoke, Va. until September of '89, when her son took her to live with them in New Jersey because of her declining health. She worked for the Roanoke Public School Cafeteria for over 20 years, for Tap's cafeteria, as a Foster Grandparent and Foster Parent. She cared for 77 foster children. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Dr. W. Constance Eural and daughter-in-law, Ella Louise Eural and children; two daughters, Esther Veatric Saunders and son-in-law, Junius Saunders and children, of Roanoke, Frances Mary Wilson and children; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; seventy-seven foster children; one sister-in-law, Eula B. Eural of Washington, D.C.; and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 1996, at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. K. B. Wright, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at her childhood church, the Free Spring Baptist Church, Rustburg, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
FARTHING, Hazel O., 74, of Stuart, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, Mary Horner Walker Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Inc.
FORBES, Thomas McKinley, 85, of Route 2, Rocky Mount, departed this life to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, July 29, 1996. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ossie Morris, and a daughter-in-law, Betty Walker Forbes. Mr. Forbes was a member of Antioch Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Irene Arrington Forbes; three sons and daughters-in-law, Claude Forbes, Salem, Norman and Emily Forbes, Bassett, Larry and Carolyn Forbes, Rocky Mount, Bonnie Brooks Forbes; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the Reverends Gerald and Rebecca Baile Crouse, the Rev. T. Ivey Adams Jr. and the Rev. Raymond Moorefield officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m., at Flora Funeral Service, 342 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
GIVENS, Jane Kenny, 64, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
GIVENS, Jane Kenny, 6 4, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1996. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Kenny. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Michael Urbanski of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Anita Givens of Manassas; her mother, Pleasant H. Kenny of Roanoke, and five grandchildren, William and Sarah Urbanski, and Christopher, Matthew and Allison Givens. She graduated from Emory and Henry College and taught for several years in the Grayson County School System. She was a charter member of the New River Pioneer Chapter of D.A.R. She was a former chairman of the Wythe Grayson Regional Library Board, and a former Council member for the Town of Independence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 1996, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carilion Hospice Services of Roanoke, P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Va. 24033, or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
HARTMAN, Jesse Monroe, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 29, 1996. Mr. Hartman was a member of Garden City Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of WWII. He retired from South Roanoke Lumber Company. Surviving are his wife, Esther G. Hartman; his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Wally Newcomb, Roanoke; his granddaughter, Caryn Newcomb, Roanoke; his brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Mattie Hartman, Roanoke; his sisters, Delia Boitnott, Salem, Margie Byrd, Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Mabel Hartman, Bertha Hartman, Margaret Hartman, Carrie Weddle, Lois Evers; brother-in-law, Brown Ingram also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 12 noon Thursday August 1, 1996 with Rev. Don McCaskill officiating. Interment with military honors by VFW Post 1264 will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel after 12 noon Wednesday.
HAYNES, Corinne C., 70, of Axton, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel.
HILL, Dunbar James, 80, of Salem, passed away Monday, July 29,1996. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
JONES, Betty Ford, 50, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
JONES, Joseph W., 61, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, July 29, 1996. A native of North Carolina, he returned to Roanoke in 1974, after retiring, with 22 years of service, as Staff Sargeant from the U. S. Air Force. He is survived by one daughter, Zina L. (Barrington) Johnson of North Carolina; three sons, Karl (Cheryl) Jones of Maryland, Ronald Jones and Donald Jones, both of Roanoke; one sister, Maude Livington of North Carolina and a host of n ieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. D. O. Steele officiating. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 126, Gilmer Ave. N.W.
LEBER, Helen Sarradet, 84, of Vinton, formerly of New Orleans, La., died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. She was the widow of Louis A. Leber, and a member of the Roanoke Valley Republician Women's Club. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Trixie L. and Daniel R. Averill, Vinton; two grandchildren, Amy K. Averill, Marcus Reynolds Averill; sister, Mrs. Lucie Villemain, New Orleans, La. Arrangements by the Schoen, Jacob, and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, La.
LOWE, Winnie C., 83, of Osceola Road, Elon College, N.C., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Monday, July 29, 1996, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1996, in Moravian Falls Cemetery in Moravian Falls, N.C., with the Rev. E. W. McMurray officiating. Miss L owe was born in Wilkes County, N.C., on May 31, 1913, to Gordon and Minnie Stamey Lowe. She was a member of Moravian Falls Baptist Church. Miss Lowe was a long-time resident of Roanoke and was a retired employee of Bush-Flora Shoe Company. She is survived by one sister, Bertie Gaster of Elon College. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Moravian Falls Baptist Church, P.O. Box 276, Moravian Falls, N.C. 28654
MASON, Noland Beverly, 72, of Martinsville, died Monday, July 29, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Funeral Home.
MAYNARD, W. Douglas, 68, of Eden Drive, Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at his home. He was born September 5, 1927, in Charlotte, N.C. Doug was a meat cutter in various stores, including Swift and Company, A & P, Farm Fresh, and Earl's Market, for a period of 50 years. In Shenandoah he owned D & D Market and was a member of the Lions Club. He later retired as a supervisor with ten years service from Little Creek Amphibious Base Commissary. After retirement, he worked part time for Food Lion. Surviving are five daughters, Patsy Gustafson, Norfolk, Millie Poole, Richmond, Christine L. Wiggins, Blue Ridge, Lorraine M. Overton, Virginia Beach, Diane M. Levins, Chesapeake; four sons, Tommy Maynard, Ohio, David Maynard, Virginia Beach, Rick Maynard, Chesapeake, Joey Maynard, Chesapeake; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother, Thelma Hill Maynard; father, Jacob Carl Maynard; and brother, Numa Charles Maynard. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 1996, from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Robinson will officiate. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel.
MOORE, Lyonia, 82, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, July 30,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Devilbiss Funeral Chapel.
MOORE, Robert Wayne, (``Bobby''), 46, of Glasgow, died Monday, July 29, 1996, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Mr. Moore was born June 9, 1950, in Rockbridge County, a son of Helen Milliner Moore of Glasgow and the late Elmer Mat thew Moore. He was a member of the Glasgow Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Glasgow Fire Company, and the Glasgow Moose Lodge. Surviving in addition to his mother are his daughter, Brigitte G. Moore of Glasgow, who makes her home with her mother, Joanne Moore; sister and brother-in-law, Lois M. and Jake Harris of Raphine; a brother, Stephen M. Moore, Buena Vista; two special friends, Barry Staton and Anna Marie Morris. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 1996, at the Glasgow Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Don McLean officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
MOORE, Samuel Martin, 36, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.
MORGAN, John Curtis, 84, of Riner, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996, in Radford Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Dr. Ray Penn and Mr. Charles Kempfer, with interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Auburn United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 74, Riner, Va. 24149. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg.
PATTERSON, Presley Lee, 84, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home.
PHILLIPS, Wyatt, 76, of Kyle, W.Va., passed away Monday, July 29, 1996. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Willis. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
RAKES, Richard Lee, Sr., of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996 in St. Johns Nursing Home. He was the husband of Sandra Cassell Rakes. Born in Bassett, Va. December 23, 1935, he was a son of Leotta S. Rakes of Roanoke and the Late Richard F. Rakes. He was a member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. He served in the U. S. Army as a Second Lt. at Fort Bliss, Texas and completed his military service in the Virginia National Guard, serving as a Captan Battery Commander in Altavista and a Staff Officer in Chatham with the 3rd BN 246th Arty. Dicks career in the insurance industry spanned 35 years. He was a certified insurance counselor and a chartered property and casualty underwriter. He was most recently employed through the Perry Agency and Campbell Insurance. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Richard Lee Rakes, Jr. of Lynchburg, Charles Dillard and his wife Donna Rakes of Rustburg, John Edward and his wife Angela Rakes of Lynchburg; one brother, David and his wife Yvonne Rakes of Norcross, Ga.; three sisters, Jeraldine R. Patterson of Martinsville, Jacqueline and her husband, George Shorter of Bassett, Cathy R. Cronk of Akron, Ohio; and two stepgrandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Fort Hill Memorial Park, with Dr. Earl Martin officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church or the Izaak Walton League of America.
ROOP, Maudie Faye, 86, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. She was a member of the Carter Street United Methodist Church in Radford. Mrs. Roop was preceded in death by her husband, Logan John Roop; and three children. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jack L. and Janet Roop of Radford; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and George East of Radford; son-in-law, Dale Eastridge; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mattie Roop, Myrtle Roop, and Edna Weiss, all of Radford; brother-in-law, Tom Roop of Radford. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Julian Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery in Pulaski County. The family will receive friends at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
ROWE, Eleanor Elizabeth Sweet, 80, of Hollins, passed away Sunday, July 28, 1996. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1996 Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
RUTHERFORD, Arlie Reece, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 1996. A member of Southside Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Irene M. Rutherford; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Sharron Rutherford; two daughters a nd sons-in-law, Linda and Jack McCray, and Carolyn and Earl Fields; five grandchildren, Robin Lilly, Kim Carroll, Jay McCray, Cristi LaPrad and Dara Rutherford; three great-grandchildren, David, Chase and Julia; three sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews, and one special nephew, Sam. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 1996, at Southside Baptist Church, with the Rev. William J. Atkins, the Rev. Lester Wertz and the Rev. Tom Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Please consider a memorial contribution to Southside Baptist Church
SMITH, Paul Odolph, 54, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 30,1996 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was born in Montgomery County on May 18, 1942 to the late Ray Harvey and Mallie Huffman Smith. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Titus, Mark and James Smith. He is survived by his wife, Polly; one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Ray and Cindy Smith, Newport; four stepchildren, David and Dennis Hall, both of Salem, Debbie Parson of Georgia, Dana Al-Amood, Blacksburg; one grandson, Zachary Smith, Newport; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Mac Reynolds, Mary and Tommy Dowdy, all of Blacksburg, Josephine Farley, Draper, Louise and Harold Eagle, Blacksburg, Kathleen and King Dillon, Newport, Lola and Billy Dowdy, Blacksburg, Pansy and Harvey Price, Pulaski; two brothers, William (Bill) Smith, Radford, Samuel Smith, Blacksburg; special sister-in-law, Melva Smith Huff, Blacksburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jack and Bobby. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 1996 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. George Jarels and the Rev. Arwood Vaught officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, Norris Run. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 31,1996, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
WELLS, George Washington, Jr., 69, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 21, 1996. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
YATES, Eula Garrett, 86, of Salem, made her transition Tuesday, July 30, 1996, after being at Richfield Nursing Center for 2 years. She is survived by a son, James K. Garrett and his wife, Joann; a daughter, Betty G. Bowers and her husband, Guy; granddaughters, Cynthia Garrett, Connie Williams and Tina Bowers; two great grandsons, Brent Williams and Dustin Williams. Friends are invited to come to the viewing and share time with the family 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
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