ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, November 24, 1996 TAG: 9611250196
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
ADKINS, Brooke Lynn, 5 months, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, November 21, 1996, in a local hospital. Surviving are her parents, Gary Jr. and Rhonda Adkins, Vinton; a sister, Brianna Lynn Adkin s; maternal grandmother and fiance, Deborah Taylor and Jerry Broughman, Montvale; maternal grandfather, Jesse Taylor, Roanoke; maternal great-grandmothers, Katie Whitt, Vinton, Lydia Smith, Roanoke; paternal grandmother and her husband, Peggy L. and Larry E. Quarles Sr., Roanoke; paternal grandfather, Gary C. Adkins Sr., Salem; paternal great-grandparents, Mamie O'Brien, Roanoke, Alfred and Della Adkins, Radford; aunts, Kayline Laverne Snider, Florida, Jessica Faye Wood, Vinton, Doris Sowers, Roanoke, Brenda Basham, Vinton, Susan Justice, Roanoke; uncles, Brian Adkins, Canada, Jeff Adkins, Florida, John Walton, Salem. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, November 25, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. James E. Compton officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
BOURAS, Vasiliki, 92, of Lexington, Ky. and formerly of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 1996, at her residence. She was born November 21, 1903. A native of Domianous Evrytania, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Nicolas and Martha Kokotinis. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Harry Bouras; a son, Harry Bouras, a grandson, George Harry Bouras, two sisters, Chrisoula Skenderis and Demtroula Rantzos. Survivors include a daughter, Frances G. Stefanis, Lexington, Ky.; a daughter-in-law, Niki Bouras, Pulaski; a grandson, Dr. George S. Stefanis, Jr., Macon, Ga.; two granddaughters, Maria Maroulis and her husband, Ted, Norfolk, and Vicky Boudouris and her husband, James, Atlanta, Ga. Trisagion services will be 7 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, on Sunday, November 24, 1996. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski, with Father George Chioros officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Memorials may be sent to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Huntington Blvd., c/o P. O. Box 5055, Roanoke, VA 24012. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is in charge of arrangements.
BRANCH, William R., 82, of Ararat, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
CLINE, Helen Ruth Andrews, 71, of Wytheville, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m., Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Barnett Funeral Home.
DALTON, Virgie, 84, of Laurel Fork, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
DODD, Emma Hammond, 90, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 22, 1996. She had been a member of Riverdale Baptist Church since 1928. She was the last surviving child of Byrd and Zul a Hammond. Born in Roanoke County and raised in Lithia, she spent most of her life in the Riverdale section of Roanoke. Mrs. Dodd was preceded in death by two sons, Norman L. Dodd and Elmer H. Dodd. She was the widow of Herman L. Dodd; and is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Alice and David Barbour, Smith Mountain Lake; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Connie Dodd, Vinton, Ronald Gene and Brenda Dodd, Salem; two daughters-in-law, Louella Dodd, Salem, Lillie Dodd, Vinton. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, 1996, with Rev. Robert W. Lanier and Dr. Joe Bryant officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
DUNBAR, James Edward, 84, of Troutville, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ottie King Dunbar; and one son, Roger Eugene Dunbar. He is survived by one son, William E. Dunbar of Daleville; two daughters, Lucille Sloan and Margie Huffman, both of Troutville; sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 25, 1996, at the Rader Daleville Chapel, with the Rev. Michael D. Hogan officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memori al Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home
ELLIOTT, Rev. Giles Clifton, 84, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
ERTEL, Chase Hallie Alexander, 5 months old, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by John M Oakey & Son, Salem.
FISHER, Mary Brewer, 89, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 22, 1996. She was the widow of Julius Fisher, a member of Beth Israel Synagogue, and retired Lincoln National Insurance agent. She was a member of B'nai B'rith Women. Mrs. Fisher is survived by one daughter, Sarah Louise Fisher Pearlman, Greensboro, N.C.; a sister, Julia Goldman, Palm Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter, Julia Fisher Pearlman, Boca Raton, Fla.; one grandson, Fred Pearlman and his wife, Kelly, Greensboro, N.C.; a niece, Tina Kleiner, Coral Springs, Fla.; two nephews, Jeff Goldman, Plainview, N.Y., Dr. Eddie Fisher, Minneapolis, Minn. Graveside services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 1996, in Beth Israel Cemetery with the Rabbi Jerome Fox officiating. The family suggests contributions to Beth Israel Synagogue, 920 Franklin Rd. S.W., Roanoke, VA 24016 or the Blumenthal Jewish Home, P.O. Box 38, Clemmons, N.C. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
FLINT, Sally Frances Smith, 76, of Lexington, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
FOLEY, Carl Lee, 71, of Collinsville, died Thursday, November 21, 1996. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.
GRYDER, Margaret L. Burch 93, of Roanoke died Friday, November 22, 1996. She is the daughter of the late Ada Victoria and Elmer Washington Burch of Chase City, Va. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years Everette Dewey Gryder Sr., and son Everette Dewey Gryder, Jr., survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel E. Gryder an d Jane Gryder, daughter and son-in-law, Judy Gryder Brubaker and Gerald K. Brubaker, six grandchildren Daniel, Keith, Debra, Donna, Tammy and Treva, six great-grandchildren, Kristopher, Harrison, Patrick, Meredith, Maggie and Carrie. A graveside funeral will be held at Evergreen Burial Park 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, 1996 with Dr. Harry Y. Gamble officating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 1996 at Oakey's South Chapel.
HENDERSON, Dan, 59, of Peterstown, W.Va., died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel.
HODGE, Ollie White, 82, of Radford, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home
HOLT, Ada Hodges, 78, of Roanoke, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Surviving are her husband, Rufus V. Holt, one son, Frederick V. Holt of Orlando Fla.; two grandchildren, Fred Holt Jr., Manchester Ct. Vt.; Reese Holt of Orlando, Fla.; six great-grand children, three sisters, Martha Stilwell of Vinton; Mildred Slocum of Roanoke; Sarah Nichols of Hopewell, Va; four brothers, Wilford Hodges of Boones Mill; Wilbur Hodges of Calloway; Luther Hodges of Hopewell, Va.; Henry Hodges of Kings Mt., N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 12 noon Monday, November 25, 1996 with The Rev. J. Richard Gottshall and The Rev. Harold S. Moyer officiating. Interment in Monte Vista Church Cemetery Franklin Co. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
HOWELL, George Watts, Jr., 83, was buried Saturday, November 23, 1996 in Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. Harry Y. Gamble officiated at the graveside service. Mr. Howell was born November 12,1913. He was a life long resident of Roanoke and member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include; Judith Lynn Kelley, her husband Mike and sons, David, Greg, and Bob all of West Lafayette, Ind.; Robert Raikes and family of Winchester; Mr. and Mrs. Ro y Rhodes of Owensboro Ky; Jennifer and John Tabelon and son Nathan of Manassas Park, Va; and Ken and Judy Yancey and daughters, Wendy, Boonie, and Sherrie of Clifton. Special friends are Kathy Cruf, Cecil Light, Julie Klemm, Frances Riggle and Frank Reed.
KING, Elsie Slaydon, 79, of Vinton, passed away Friday, November 22, 1996, at her home. Mrs. King was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Central Baptist Church and was a past president of the Women's Missionary Union. She was a retired cafeteria manager from Cave Spring High School, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold King Sr. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John H. Jr. and Sarah C. King, Roanoke County; her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara King and C. Richard Smith, Powhatan, Janet King and William (Bill) Trent, Salem, Nancy King and Harold L. Hurt, Vinton; her grandchildren, John King III, Shelly Johnson, Richard W. Smith, Chad Trent, Jay Richards and Julie R. Atkins; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Margaret S. Shockey, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be held at Central Baptist Church, Monday, November 25, 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert S. Baldwin officiating. Interment in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
LEAMAN, James Carroll, 73, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
LINTHICUM, Christine Davidson, 79, of Gretna, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna.
LYNCH, Alice E, 86, of Salem, died Friday, November 22, 1996. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred C. and Brenda Lynch, Ronald G. and Joyce Lynch; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Patrick McIntosh, Beverly and Leroy Johnson; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of stepchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25, 1996, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
LYTTON, Minnie Arbutus Adkins, 82, of Christiansburg, died Friday, November 22, 1996, at her home. She was the widow of Wallace William Lytton. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray J. and Beverly Lytton, Maryville, Tenn., Bobby L. and Mary Jo Lytton, Sherman, Texas, Leroy and Lola Lytton of Dublin; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Melvin Mabry, Radford; a sister, Alene Patton, Lancaster, Pa.; two brothers, Alfred Adkins, Christiansburg, and Tom Adkins, Lancaster, Pa.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren also survive. A loving farewell service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 1996, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny W. Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 1996, at the funeral home Sunday
MALONE, Juanita S., 75, of Roanoke, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 22, 1996. She passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where she taught the preschool children's Sunday School classes for more than 40 years and also was a member of the Roanoke Woman's Club. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Thomas J. Malone Jr. She is survived by her children, Martha M. Woody (Douglas B.), M. Cheryl Malone, Thomas J. Malone III (Kathy), T. Michael Malone (Michelle), and Patrick B. Malone (Nancy). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kim, Melissa, and Cheryl Lyn, all of Atlanta, Ga., Mary Katherine, J. T., Jason, Erin, Amanda, and Kelly, all of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, Evan, Chelsea, Matthew, all of Atlanta, Ga., Ryan of Roanoke; a devoted sister-in-law, Katherine M. Austin. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Monday, November 25, at 3 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Bruce Robinson and assisted by Rev. ``Chip"" Austin. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Housecall Hospice, the Mental Health Association, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
McMILLAN, Lonnie Clayton, 78, of Galax, passed away Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Savannah United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn, Galax.
MEADOWS, Earl Hampton, 81, of Ballard, W. Va., died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Broyles-Shrewsburg Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W. Va.
MILLER, Elizabeth Inez, 84, of Newport, died Saturday, November 23, 1996, in Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Miller was a native of Oak Level. After her college education at Radford College, she moved to Newport, where she resided the remainder of her life. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She taught school in the Newport Elementary School for 20 years. Mrs. Miller was a charter member of the United Methodist Women's Club and the Spruce Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by her husband, James David Miller Jr. of Newport; her daughter, Mrs. Elsie King Miller Lawrence; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn H. Miller; her three grandchildren, Ms. Mary Elizabeth Miller, Mrs. Laura M. Hubinger, Thomas B. Lawrence III; one great-granddaughter, Amber Elizabeth Miller, all of Richmond. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Elsie Metz Young of Oak Level; and two brothers, John W. Metz of Oak Level and George W. Metz of Syndorsville. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her son, James David Miller III; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Metz; her brother, Ralph G. Metz; and her sister, Julia M. Metz. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 25, 1996, at 1 p.m. in the Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Newport with the Rev. Jeanne Finley officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at Newport or Oak Level Baptist Church at Bassett or the Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad at Newport. The Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembrok e is in charge of arrangements.
MOORMAN, William Melvin Sr., (``Pete""), 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 22, 1996, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Roanoke to the late Artie Moorman Sr. and Fairdell Moorman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Christine E. Moorman; two daughters, Rosa Lee (William) Mayo, Roanoke, Judy Ann (Douglas C.) Fields, Prince George County; four sons, Todd Moorman, Larry Moorman, Ronnie Moorman, all of Roanoke, William Jr. (Terri) Moorman, Che sterfield; sister-in-law, Madeline Moorman, Baltimore, Md.; three nieces; one nephew; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
PETERS, Helen P., 83, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.
QUESINBERRY, Herman C., 71, of Stuart, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
ROBERTSON, Marie Davenport, 86, of Salem, died Friday, November 22, 1996, at her home. She was the widow of Johnie C. Robertson and was a native of Floyd and a resident of Salem for many years. She was a charter member of West Salem Baptist Church, and was associated with Lotz Funeral Home in Salem for many years. Mrs. Robertson is survived by two sons, Bill Davenport of Charleston, S.C., Charles and wife, Sandra Davenport, Mobile, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Agatha Agee, and Mrs. Ava (Bill) Smith, all of Bassett. She is also survived by six grandsons, Thomas Davenport, David Davenport, both of Charleston, S.C., Edward Davenport of Atlanta, Ga., Gregg Davenport, Destin, Fla., Christopher Davenport, Houston, Texas, Patrick Davenport, Mobile, Ala.; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 25, 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Salem Chapel.
SHEPPARD, Archie Elwood, 72, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne Funeral Home.
SINK, Dorothy Wines, 84, of Rockville, Md., and formerly of Roanoke, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling arrangements.
TILLOTSON, Pauline S., of Roanoke, passed away Friday, November 22, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garrett H. Tillotson, who died January 23, 1980. She is survived by her brothers, Odell Spencer and Roosevelt Spencer; sisters, Ann Flynn, Juanita Spencer, Stella Blaylock, Mary Gipple, and Virginia Blythe, all of the Carolin as. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was an active member of Hollins Road Baptist Church, serving as a librarian for ten years and secretary for 35 years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, November 25, 1996, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with Rev. Charles Doyle and Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke
TURNER, Wiley, Jr., 52, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WADE, Edna M., 78, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
WEST, Kevin Todd, 27, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pugh Cemetery, Sugar Grove, Va. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
WILLIAMS, Pauline R., 68, of Roanoke, died Saturday, November 23, 1996. Surviving are her husband, Raymond T. Williams; three brothers, Melvin Radford, Natural Bridge, Sherman Radford, Vinton, Johnnie Radford, Floyd. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 1996, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Fred W. Devan Jr. officiating. Interment in Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. Friends may call at Lotz Roanoke Chapel 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday.
WRIGHT, Lewis Allen, 76, of Covington, died Friday, November 22, 1996. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
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