ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, February 2, 1997 TAG: 9702030077
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
ALLEN, Ernest Lee, 77, of Newport, died Friday, January 31, 1997 at Giles Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 1997 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Homer Sawyer and the Rev. James R. Kittinger officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery in Craig County. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
AUSTIN, Era McGhee, 97, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of O. C. Austin and was a member of Waverly Place Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Austin is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, O.C. Jr. and Mary Austin, Orange Park, Fla., Grover and Evelyn Austin, Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-laws, Lucile and Jack Minter, Roanoke, Iris and Forest Lloyd, Vinton; a special friend and neighbor, Mrs. Hazel Hopkins; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. Burial to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel
BASHAM, Paul R., 72, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997 in the V. A. Medical Center, Salem. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 at the graveside in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, by Rev. V. N. McHone with military honors provided by the Elliston V.F.W. Post. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, the family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 1997 at the Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad or the Elliston Fire Department. Arrangements are being handled by the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg
CHESHIRE, Harry B., 86, of Martinsville, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
COLLINS, Lillie Loraine, 74, of Pembroke, died Saturday, February 1, 1997, in a Princeton, W.Va., hospital following a long illness. Born in Giles County, she was a daughter of the late William and Laura Gillespie Merrix. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church and was retired from VPI&SU. She was preceded in death by a son, William Haven Collins; a grandson, Darren Perdue; two brothers, William and Raleigh Merrix, and a sister, Lettie Mahoney. Surviving are her husband, Haven Collins; sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Patty Collins of Pembroke, Danny and Ginger Collins of Pearisburg and Randy Collins of Pembroke; daughters, Barbara Perdue of Pearisburg and Brenda Mason of Modoc, S.C.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dot Martin of Pembroke and Pat Collins of Goldbond, and one brother, Doil Lee Merrix of Maybrook. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Kendall Funeral Home Chapel in Pembroke, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Church Cemetery at Hoges Chapel near Pembroke. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 Sunday evening at Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow Street, Pembroke.
CONNER, Nick Harrison, 62, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Pulaski, Va., died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski.
COWLEY, Harry P., 90, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
DUDDING, Carl Stull, (``Sam""), 69, of Eagle Rock, died Friday night, January 31, 1997. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth F. Dudding of Eagle Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Carl Michael (``Mike"") and Kathy Dudding of Eagle Rock; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marjorie and Jerry Dupree of Buchanan, and Margaret and Earl Huffman of Madison Heights, and a sist er-in-law, Louise C. Dudding of Lynchburg. He was a retired CSX engineer and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Eagle Rock Funeral Home. The funeral will be in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, 1997, with burial in Eagle Rock Cemetery. Memorial donations to Eagle Rock Rescue Squad or the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Arrangements are by Eagle Rock Funeral Home
FLEMING, Vivian Parkey, 92, of Princeton, W. Va., died Friday, January 31, 1997 in a Princeton hospital. Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Lizzie Bowling Haden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Barney Ray Parkey, Sr., and her second husband, Emory ``Bub'' Fleming, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include three sons, Barney Ray Parkey, Jr. and his wife, Patty of Princeton, James K. Parkey and his wife, Kate of Williamsburg, Jack Lee Parkey, Germantown, Tenn.; one daughter, Shirley Ann Parkey Skewes, Blacksburg; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Monday at Seaver Funeral Home, Princeton, with the Rev. Neil Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to the service hour Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton Presbyterian Church, 1809 West Main Street, Princeton, W. Va. 24740.
FOWLER, William Ray, Sr., (``Papa''), 67, of Roanoke, passed away at his home Saturday, February 1, 1997. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren. He was employed by Wholesale Enterprises. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra F. McConaghie. He is survived by his wife, Doris R. Fowler; his granddaughter, Erin McConaghie of whom he was guardian. Also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Doug Board; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Becky Fowler; granddaughters, Amy Board, Jennifer and Nicole Fowler; two brothers, Stewart Fowler, Princeton, W. Va., Earl Fowler, Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 1997 at 12 noon at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. David Miller and the Rev. Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
GEE, George M., 68, of Hardy, passed away Friday evening, January 31, 1997. He was the CEO of H&S Construction Company, and had been with the firm since 1960. Prior to that, he had been with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Gee was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Lorraine Gee, his wife, Helen S. Gee, and a son, Ronald V. Gee. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie S. Smyth-Gee; three sons, Robert Michael Gee, Alpharetta, Ga., William D. Gee, Hardy, Jeffrey S. Gee, Roanoke; a daughter, Joy G. Spencer, Moneta; four grandchildren, Brennan Gee, Corey Gee, Jessica Gee, George Michael Gee; a sister, Janet Tolley, Roswell, Ga.; three stepdaughters, Emilyn S. Bellavia, Bonnie S. Mazzoli, Jayne S. Ritz; a stepson, James S. Smyth. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Tuesday from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, with the Rev. Laney P. Mofield officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, with the Rev. Karla Gee officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to RAM (Roanoke Area Ministries, 824 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016.) Friends may call Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, where the family will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
GLASS, Charles J., known as Chuck to his friends, age 62, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. Known as a warm, loving and generous man, his family extended to all whom he met. He was a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge #163, and St. Andrew's Catholic Church. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U. S. Navy as a Naval Pilot. Later, he started an early career playing football in the Navy and with a semi-pro team. He retired as a Regional Manager of Trustmark Life Insurance Company. His greatest enjoyment in life was his family. Surviving are his loving wife of 36 years, Shirley Brodfuerhrer Glass; his children and their spouses, John H. Glass, Charles J. (Chas) Glass, Laura M. Glass, Roselyn M. James, Daniel J. Glass, Richard J. Glass, James R. Glass, Timothy J. Glass, and Christopher J. (CC) Glass; especially loved by their PawPaw, are his grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth, Jason, Heather, Dustin, Dylan, Tyler, Michael, Darin, Tanner, and Marley. The funeral mass will be celebrated 12 noon Tuesday, February 4, 1997 from St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Roanoke. The Rev. Father Randy Rule will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel. A Vigil Prayer Service will be said at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va.
GRANT, Ruth Shaver, 83, of Bent Mountain, died Friday, January 31, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Vester Grant, and was a member of Mount Union Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Alta Jean and Harry Bibb of Leesburg; a granddaughter, Cynthia Peszka of Richmond, and two sisters, Cassie Fralin of Bent Mountain and Mable Grant of Roanoke. Servic es will be at Oakey's South Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997. The Rev. Horace Light and the Rev. Gary Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow in the Shaver Cemetery, Bent Mountain. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Flowers are to be omitted, and contributions may be made to Mount Union Church of the Brethren, Bent Mountain, Va. 24059.
GREEN, Dr. Mark A., 53, of Churchville, Md., formerly of Buena Vista, Va., died Friday, January 31, 1997 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1943, the son of the late Ira and Lorene Green. Mark grew up in Buena Vista and graduated from Parry McCluer High School in 1962. He received his B.S. and Masters degrees from the University of Richmond. Dr. Green received his PH. D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the Medical College of Virginia. In 1976, Dr. Green joined Wyeth Laboratories, Inc. in Great Valley, Pa where he served as Director of Toxicology from 1981 until 1988. In 1988, Dr. Green joined Nova Pharmaccutical Corporation in Baltimore, Md where he was employed as Director of the Drug Safety Evaluation Section. In January 1966, Dr. Green was named President of Oread BioSafety Inc. in Farmington, Ct., where he served until his death. Dr. Green is survived and greatly missed by his wife, Bunny; his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Humphries of Buena Vista; two sisters, Ms Iris Green and Ms Janie Hughes both of Roanoke; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Craun of Lexington; five nieces and nephews and one great nephew; and numerous friends and colleagues. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 at the St. John's United Methodist Church, Buena Vista with the Rev. Edward H. Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lomax Funeral Home, Buena Vista.
HANCOCK, Gary Wayne, 45, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 31, 1997, in a local hospital. Surviving are his father, Benjamin Hancock of Salem; his wife, Linda Hancock; his brother, Glenn Hancock of Salem; his stepson, Jim Wayne Hunley Jr. of Hardy; sisters, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Manning of Salem, and grandmothers, Mae Cundiff of Roanoke and Mary Hancock of Goodview. Funeral services will be at the graveside in Cedar Lawn Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Sunday.
HENDERSON, Julian E., (``Dude""), 86, of Blacksburg, died Friday, January 31, 1997, at Greenwood Assisted Living Blacksburg. He wa s born in Montgomery County on July 27, 1910, to the late Giles Harrison and Eatta Shaver Henderson. He was a member of the Local 491 Union of Plumbers and Steam Fitters in Roanoke, and a member of the Blacksburg Fish and Game Commission for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jennette Henderson. Surviving are three sisters, Minnie H. Elliott, Virginia H. Gibson and Ora Mae H. Daugherty, all of Christiansburg; one brother, Rudolph (``Tete'') Henderson, Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 1997, at 11 a.m., at The First Church of God, Blacksburg. Officiating will be the Rev. Ronald E. Putnam of The First Church of God, Blacksburg, the Rev. Mark Tencher of Staunton, and the Rev. Donn Sunshine, The First Church of God, Radford. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 2, 1997, from 6 to 8 p.m., at McCoy Funeral Home.
HORN-HALLET, April Jean, 17, of Hanover, Md., formerly of Covington, Va., died Friday, Janaury 31, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington.
LANDSDOWN, Sarah Rebecca Overstreet, 63, of Salem, died Friday, January 31, 1997. She was a native of Franklin County, and had resided in Salem for many years. She was a Quality Control worker for Coca-Cola Company and retired in 1987 after 29 years of service. Survivors include her husband, James W. Landsdown; sons, Jerome and Jeffrey Landsdown; granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Landsdown; brothers, John P. Overstreet, Richard Overstreet and Aaron F. Overstreet; sisters, Georgie Boothe, Era Poisson, Gladys Johnston, Leona English and Betty O. Martin; mother-in-law, Alice Landsdown; sister-in-law, Philis Terry, and several nieces and nephews who were so very special to her. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, with Pastors Aaron Rumage and Charles King officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m
McCLANAHAN, William Patrick Sr., 50, of Pulaski, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
McCLUNG, John W., 38, of Roanoke, died Friday, January 31, 1997. He was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, and was a former member of Boy Scout Troop 236. Surviving are hi s parents, William A. and Harriett M. McClung; two sisters, Ms. Rebecca McClung of Lake Mary, Fla., and Mrs. Nancy McClung Suah and husband, Dr. Michael C. Suah, and a niece, Rebecca M. Suah, all of Bowie, Md.; two nephews, Stephen Suah of Bowie, Md., and Sean C. Kesler of Alexandria; his grandmother, Mrs. Frances G. Taylor of McRae, Ga., and an uncle, Hugh E. Taylor of Winder, Ga. Services will be at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997. The Rev. Donald Carlton and the Rev. Bryan Oldham will officiate. Interment will be in Conyers, Ga. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel, where the family will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Melrose House, 3605 Melrose Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24017. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
PARCELL, Mary Cowan, 101, of Rich Creek, died Thursday, January 30, 1997 in Charleston, W. Va. She was born in Tazewell County on March 16, 1895 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Wesley and Mary Margaret Leedy Cowan. Mrs. Parcell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clinton Parcell, and a son, Garland Stamey. She was a member of the Rich Creek United Methodist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 1997 in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W. Va. The family will gather with their friends at Riffe's in Narrows Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m
PATE, Grover Jr., 58, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 1997. Mr. Pate was a member of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freight Ways. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Pate; his son and daughter-in-law, Roger Lee Pate and Doris Elaine Pate of Vinton; his daughter, Wanda Wil ls of Roanoke; his grandchildren, Ashley Wills, and Matthew and Michael Pate; his mother, Allie W. Pate of Tampa, Fla., his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Judy Pate, Leonard and Judy Pate, Tommy and Kim Pate and Cecil Pate, all of Tampa. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, 1997, with Dr. Carl Whorley officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Memorial Park, Boones Mill. The family will receive friends at Lotz Roanoke Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday
POFF, Fred Curtis, 71, of Christiansburg, died Friday, January 31, 1997 in a Radford Hospital. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Poff, Christiansburg; a nephew, Russell (Junior) Poff, Christiansburg; many cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Farmer and the Rev. Wayne Burnette officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
PRATT, Nina Kate , 89, of Rich Valley, died Saturday, February 1, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Mrs. Pratt was a charter member of the Locust Cove Presbyterian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Marion Thompson Pratt. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Dreama Pratt, Rural Retreat; five daughters, Marion and Gene Griffin, San Antonio, Texas, Janet Pratt, Rich Valley, Eleanor and Dick Wassum, Independence, Linda and John Diyorio, Wytheville, Jane and Charlie Clark, Rich Valley; nine grandsons; two granddaughters; three great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. From the children: Our mother was the best mother ever, and in her memory the family requests that you hug your mother, send her a note or give her a call. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, February 3, 1997 in The Locust Cove Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Henderson's Funeral Home in Saltville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Locust Cove Presbyterian Church, c/o Roy Stephenson, Rt. 3, Saltville, Va. 24370.
PRATT, Ruby M., 90, of Martinsville, died Friday, January 31, 1997. Services will be private. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Services.
REYER, Dustin Gilkey, 68, of Pratts, died Saturday, February 1, 1997, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean Estes Reyer of Pratts; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin Estes and Amy Louise Reyer of Roanoke; a grandson, Matthew Dustin Reyer of Roanoke, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at Rochelle Christian Church, c onducted by the Rev. Lindsay Ellis and Mr. Shirley Estes. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 23; Madison Fire Department, P.O. Box 255, Madison, Va. 22727, or Rochelle Christian Church Building Fund, Route 2, Box 77, Stanardsville, Va. 22973. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison
ROYSTON, Virginia Fritts, 89, of Lexington, died Friday, January 31, 1997, in the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Extended Care Facility in Lexington. Mrs. Royston was born August 5, 1907, in Clark County, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Valley Fritts. Mrs. Royston was a member of the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church, and she is survived by her husband, R. W. Royston of Lexington. Also surviving is a niece, Sidney S. Elgin of Oakton. A private graveside service will be conducted in Stonewall Jackson Cemetery on Monday, February 3, 1997, with the Rev. R. David Cox officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, is handling the arrangements
STOOTS, Jess, 84, of Ivanhoe, died Friday, January 31, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Fairview United Methodist Church. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, is in charge of the arrangements.
STOVALL, Ralph A., 64, of Patrick Springs, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Howell Funeral Home, Stuart.
THOMAS, Thelma Louise Poole, 66, of Fries, the Summerfield community, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997. Funeral in Coal City, Ind. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
VIA, Robert Leonard, 72, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 1, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
WILEY, James William Henry Sr., 78, of Covington, died Friday, January 31, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
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