ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, September 29, 1996 TAG: 9609300081
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AKER, Claude M., 53, of Greeneville, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Friday, September 27,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion.
AMSLER, Vivian Anna, 85, of Roanoke, died Thursday, September 26, 1996. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel 3 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 1996 with Dr. Charles G. Fuller and Rev. Larry Eenigenburg will officiate.
AYDLETT, Elizabeth Lamb, 71, of Blacksburg, died Friday, September 27, 1996 at her home. She was born December 22, 1924 in Marion, Va. to the late Clarkson Grant and Mary Kathryn Prater Lamb. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Aydlett, Montpelier, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Mary Glenn Aydlett, Roanoke, James C. and Neta Aydlett, Winston-Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren, Martha Catherine Aydlett and Ann Elizabeth Aydlett, both of Roanoke, Lisa Ann Aydlett and Amy Lynn Aydlett, both of York, PA.; one sister, Jane Havnaer, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 30, 1996 at 11 a.m. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Gary Schroeder officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion, Va. The family will receive friends Sunday, September, 29, 1996 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060.
BEASLEY, Sylvia Allen, 92, of Hillsville, died Friday, September 27, 1996, in a Pulaski hospital. Born on December 8, 1903, she was a daughter of the late Moses Allen and Nancy White Allen. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Darcy Andrew Beasley, and a son , Darcy Odell Beasley. Mrs. Beasley is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma and Kenneth Pippin of Glen Burnie, Md., Joleen and Joe Kyle of Wilmington, Del., and Carol and Robert Martin of Dublin; a son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Gail Beasley of Waynesboro; a daughter-in-law, Alva Beasley of Hillsville; three sisters, Lula Beasley of Fort Pierce, Fla., Eva Allen of Hillsville and Virgie Acord of Austinville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 1996, at Round Knob Church of God, with Mr. Curtis Graves and Mr. A. Lowell Altizer officiating. Interment will be in Thomas Beasley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
BENNETT, Marvin Green, 61, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, September 26, 1996 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1935 in Campbell County, a son of the late Wealthy G. Bennett and Maude Pribble Bennett. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alexander C. Bennett. He was an employee of Ingersoll Rand, was a veteran of the Air Force and a member of the Nicopolis United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Witt Bennett; a son and daughter-in-law, Troy D. and Deborah Bennett, Bedford; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly B. and Roger Overstreet, Bedford; two brothers, Lloyd H. Bennett, Bedford, Lynwood C. Bennett, Evington; a sister, Edna B. Saunders, Evington; three grandchildren, Shawn and Amber Bennett and Logan Overstreet. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, September 29, 1996 at 2 p.m. from the Nicopolis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Patrick Simon. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Nicopolis United Methodist Church Building Fund, C/O Sharon Overstreet, Route 4, Box 315 C, Bedford, Va. 24523. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
BOONE, Lecta P., 93, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, September 27, 1996 in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Otey Anderson and George R. Boone; three so ns, C. O. Anderson, Nelson Anderson and Glenwood Anderson; four brothers. Surviving are one daughter, Bea A. McCall, Rocky Mount; two grandsons, Charles A. Anderson, Orange, David Anderson, Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Harold (``Elva'') Harrison, Rocky Mount; two brothers, Price Pugh and George (``Bud'') Pugh, both of Rocky Mount; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Flora Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William K. Dawson officiating. Interment will follow in High Street Cemetery. Those desiring to, may make memorials to the Franklin County Rescue Squad or the charity of one's choice. The family requests no food be brought to the home. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
BOWYER, Clara Feagan, 81, of Shady Knoll Avenue, Bedford, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 27, 1996, at her home. She was born in the Waugh community o f Bedford County on November 26, 1914, a daughter of the late John Fleming Feagan and Annie Carter Feagan. She was a member of Bedford Christian Church and a beautician in Bedford for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moorman Granville Bowyer Sr., and her daughter, Betty Jane Bowyer. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jill B. and D. Daniel Heller of Bedford; her son, Moorman Granville Bowyer of Richmond; a special friend, Janis Pritchard of Richmond, and her sister, Jean F. Wells of Forest. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 1996, at Bedford Christian Church, with the Rev. Dr. John P. Dunstan officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg. Memorials may be made to Bedford Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
CALDWELL, Albert Noble, (``Abb""), 67, of Rocky Gap, died Saturday, September 28, 1996. He was the son of the late Earnest and Amy Hager Caldwell. He was retired from Tabor Machine Shop in Bluewell, W. Va. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, James and Louise Caldwell of Pearisburg. Also surviving are a host of cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 30, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kevin Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Tuggle Cemetery, Rocky Gap, Va. Pallbearers for the Caldwell service are Jimmy Davidson, Mac Davidson, Jimmy Pemberton, David Morehead, Ronnie Holbrook and John Anderson. The family will receive friends at the Newberry Funeral Home Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, is in charge of arrangements.
CLAY, Cabel Carter, 70, of Hurt, died Saturday, September 28,1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Edge Hill Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
CRAWFORD, John Cline, 65, of Lexington, died Saturday, September 28, 1996. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service.
CUNNINGHAM, Imogene Jewell, 54, of Salem, passed away Friday, September 27, 1996, at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Cunningham of Salem; two daughters, Wanda Matheny of Salem and Pamela Jacobs of Roanoke; one son, Clinton Howard of Check; her father, Frank Jewell of Pilot; one sister, Carolyn Jewell of Pilot; three brothers, Irvin Jewell of Pilot, Ralph Jewell of Prices Fork and Larry Jewell of Dunn. N.C.; five grandchildre n, and one stepgrandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Chapel in Floyd, with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. Burial will follow in Huffville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Maberry Funeral Home
Delancey, Guy Lorenza, 75, of the Oak Level Section of Franklin County, died Friday, September 27, 1996 at his home. Born April 25, 1921, a son of the late Reece F. and Anna Williams Delancey, Mr. Delancey was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U. S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Maizie K. Delancey, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Guy Lee and Lesia Delancey of Oak Level; two brothers and on e sister-in-law, Willie Woodrow Delancey, Martinsville, General Jackson and Thelma Delancey, Rocky Mount. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Amy Delancey; and two nephews and two nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 30, 1996 from the Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Garry Hazelwood officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home, where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
DUTTON, E. Neal, 93, of Rural Retreat, died Friday, September 27, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Blue Springs United Methodist Church, Camp. Arrangements by Lindsey Funeral Home. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
FISHER, Donnie Ray, 57, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, September 28, 1996. He is survived by his parents, Roy M. Sr. and Helen C. Fisher of New Castle; a sister, Bonnie F. Crush of Oriskany; a brother and sister-in-law, Mac and Lorraine Fisher of New Castle; nieces and nephews, Sharon Ledford, Ray M. Crush Jr., Leon S. Crush, Tammy F. Lugar and Robin D. Fish er; cousins, Boyd, Russell and Luther Caldwell, and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 30, 1996, at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle, with Dr. Ernie Johnson and Jack Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad or Fire Department
FISHER, Elmer Eugene, (``Bobby""), 48, of Radford, passed away Friday, September 27, 1996. Survivors include his wife, Jackie B. Fisher; stepdaughter, Teresa Davis; sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Sammy Shupe of New Castle; mother and father-in-law, Mitzie and Ronald Bain of Radford; two nieces. Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 29, 1996 at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Hershel Stone officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
GREGORY, Wesley Allen, 31, of Lynch Station, died Friday, September 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
HALE, George Henry, (``Precious""), 86, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 1996, in a local hospital. He was born on January 10, 1910, the son of the late Felix and Esther Woods Hale. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Perdue Hale, and a son, George Henry Hale Jr. Surviving are his daughter, Lenora (Junius) Gaither; a son, Raleigh L. Hale; grandchildren, Gary (Ruth) Gaither, Michelle L. Gaither, D'Anthony Q. Hale and Dvon Hale; great-grandchildren, D'naja Banks and Twana (Russell) Dudley, all of Roanoke, Nicole Rose and Roderick Rose of Houston, Texas; great-great-grandchildren, Ballander Mallory and Jamal Dudley of Roanoke and Derris Sterling of Houston; a sister, Anna (Robert) Robison of Roanoke; brothers, Richard (Spprow) Hale of Cleveland, Ohio, and Gilbert (Alease) Hale of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Pearl Thompson and Lillie Williams; brothers-in-law, James Perdue and Robert Robinson of Roanoke, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with the Rev. D. O. Steele officiating. Burial will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
HANCOCK, Kenneth John, (``Ken""), 34, of Roanoke, died Saturday, September 28, 1996. He was employed with Able Security at Vitracom Corporation and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Nancy Porterfield Hancock, Roanoke; his maternal grandmother, Grace Louise Porterfield, Roanoke; and a number of other devoted family members and friends. Funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 1996, with the Rev. Jerry Cloninger and the Rev. Al Echols officiating, with interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family would like to thank Hospice of Carillion, Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday
HARLESS, Daniel, 62, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, September 28, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HESLEP, Nellie Virginia Coffey, 94, of Buena Vi sta, died Friday, September 27, 1996, in Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. Born on March 22, 1902, in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late R. Wetzel and Mollie Ward Coffey. She was a member of Neriah Baptist Church and attended Buena Vista Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold McCormick Heslep, and a daughter, Josephine Heslep Lynn. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Heslep Watts of Glasgow and Marjorie Heslep Dyer of Buena Vista; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and two sisters, Catherine Powers of Churchville and Frances Downey of Augusta Springs. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, September 30, 1996, at 11 a.m., at the Lomax Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. William M. Thomas and the Rev. John E. Sylvester-Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lomax Funeral Home, and all other times at Marjorie Dyer's home, 2476 Chestnut Avenue, Buena Vista. Memorial donations may be made to Buena Vista Rescue Squad.
HURLEY, Elizabeth McLemore, (``Bessie""), 70, of Bland, died Thursday, September 26, 1996, in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edgar Hurley; a daughter, Nancy Hurley; a brother, Billy McLemore; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Louise Hurley, and her parents, Eurate and Edith McLemore. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Tester and Faye Justice of Bland, Mary and Harold Estep of Holly, Mich., and Lucy and Eugene Estep of Ashville, Ohio; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Debbie Hurley of Bland, Chuck and Debbie Hurley of Iaeger, W.Va., and Kenneth and Clara Hurley of Pineville, W.Va.; three sisters, Mildred Chambers of Silver City, Md., Jacqulene Mitchem of Iaeger, W.Va., and Phyllis Skeens of Fenton, Mich.; two brothers, Bob McLemore of Bastian and Dennis McLemore of Richlands; 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Monday, September 30, 1996, at 11 a.m., at the Newberry Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Morning Star Cemetery in Bland. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home. Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, is in charge of the arrangements.
KEELING, Anna Gretchen Holland, 75, of1430 Forest Park Blvd., Roanoke, passed away Friday, September 27, 1996. Surviving are three sons, Clarence P. Keeling, Roanoke, William R. Keeling, Salem, James B. Keeling, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. Judith K. Byrd, Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Edith H. Counts, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion AME Methodist Church, the Rev. Lonnie C. McClain officiating. Burial, Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Fizer Funeral Home.
KENNEDY, Louise, 87, of Covington, died Friday, September 27, 1996. Arrangements by Frank Miller Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
LESTER, Ray Edwin, Sr., 81, of Christiansburg, died early Saturday, September 28, 1996 at his home. He was a retired APCO employee and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bernadine G. Lester; a son and daughter-in-law, Ray E., Jr. and Joyce Lester, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol L. and Thomas J. Morrison, Roanoke, Mary Katherine (Kathy) and F. Spencer Hall, Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Robert L. Hudson, Jr., Salem, Timothy A. Hudson, Columbus, Ohio, Lane M. Hudson, Roanoke, Ray E. Lester III, Mark B. Lester, both of Christiansburg, Terry Rae Hall, Lynchburg, Frederick S. Hall, III, Roanoke, Andrew J. Hall, Fairfax, Ryan Dean Hall, Radford; six great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold Kent and Earline Lester, Boone, N.C., Marvin Emory and Betty Jo Lester, Radford. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday from St. Paul United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Douglas W. Kanney. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Box 96, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or New River Valley Hospice, 111 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Friends may call at the Richardson-Horn Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
LINEBERRY, Zelmer H., 87, of Norfolk, died Friday, September 27, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel.
RUNYON, Thelma Myrtle Ferguson, 84, of Pulaski and Benton, Ky., passed away Friday, September 27, 1996. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
RUSSELL, Inez Wyatt, 80, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 27, 1996 in a Collinsville convalescent home. She was the widow of James M. Russell, and predeceased by two brothers, Wesley E. Wyatt and the Rev. Uriel H. Wyatt. Mrs. Russell was a member of Air Lee Court Baptist Church and was retired as a cafeteria supervisor from Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Christi ne W. Wilson, Mrs. Gertrude W. Wilson, both of Axton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 30, 1996 from Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. John J. Hamric and Michael Presley will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SIMPKINS, Alma Payne, 93, of Christiansburg, died Friday, September 27, 1996, at her home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne.
WAGNER, Nellie Nichols, 93, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 27, 1996. Mrs. Wagner was the widow of Archie F. Wagner, and is survived by her daughters and son-in- law, Myrtle and George Mays, and Ellen Timmerman, all of Roanoke; her grandchildren and spouses, Sherlyn and Robert Smith, and Mary and James Sparks, all of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Livie Davis of Bassett; two brothers, Jim Nichols of Sandy Level, N.C., and Artis Nichols of Rocky Mount; special friends and caretakers, Jewel Mitchell and Dixie Arnold. Also, special thanks to Dr. Bruce Stewart and his staff at Lewis-Gale, as well as Housecall Health Care at Valley View, and especially Amelia Stevens, for all of their concern and help. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, Monday, September 30, at 1:30 p.m., with Elder Leonard Brammer officiating. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WALTERS, Morris O., 75, of Pass Christian, Miss., died Saturday, September 27, 1996 in Gulfport. Mr. Walters was a native of Roanoke, Va. and had resided on the coast for most of his life. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and he was a retired mechanical engineer. Survivors include a sister, Edna Mae Walters; and three brothers, Ray Walters, Edward Walters and Luther Walters. There will be a graveside service Monday at 3 p.m. in the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi. In lieu of flowers, the f amily prefers donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 182-A DeBuys, Biloxi, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements
WATLINGTON, Onie Shelhorse., 86, of Gretna, died Friday, September 27,1996. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
WIKSTROM, Donald Eugene, 71, of Vinton, died Friday, September 27, 1996 at his home. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Dick. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Donna Wikstrom, Christiansburg, Jim and Jan Wikstrom, Lexington, KY.; two daughters and s ons-in-law, Diana and Larry Landes, Richmond, Donna and David Harvey, Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. There will be no visitation. The family requests flowers be omitted and contributions be made to the Vinton Rescue Squad, 110 W. Jackson Ave., Vinton, Va. 24179. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg
WIMMER, Ruby H., 77, of Christiansburg, died Thursday evening, September 26, 1996, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Doug Kanney, with interment in Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Richardson-Horne.
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