ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, February 16, 1997 TAG: 9702170050
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-2 EDITION: METRO
AGEE, Annie Brickey, 94, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 15, 1997, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Blacksburg. She was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church, and was a retired Dietary Supervisor for Carilion Radford Community Hospital with 31 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Brunhilda A. Fowler of Radford; one son, Douglas F. Agee of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Jeannie Bain, Michael Agee and Cindy Runyon; three great-grandchildren, Tom Bain, Carrie Bain and Crystal Agee, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Hughes of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 17, 1997, at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Warren Wattenbarger and the Rev. Julian Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday at Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
BALLARD, Alma Hayslette, 87, of Lexington, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
BARNETT, Marie Catherine, (``Reddy""), 67, of Roanoke, died Thursday, February 13, 1997. She was predeceased by a sister, Violet Nichols. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Wright, Roanoke; four grandchildren, Timmy, Michael, and Brandi Wright, and Autumn Sampson; sisters, Mae Petty, Gay Sink, Thelma Spradlin, Bonnie Bryant; brothers, Kenneth, Henry, Robert, Johnny, Malcolm, and Dennis Barnett. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Febru ary 17 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Gray officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Gay Sink, 632 Jubal Early Highway, Wirtz, VA 24184. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Sunday
COLEMAN, Margaret Louise, 86, of Roanoke, died Friday ,February 14, 1997, in a Salem hospital. She was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one sister, Alice Alsabrooks of Hopewell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. John R. Furman officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminister Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lotz Salem Chapel.
CROMER, Kenneth Gray, of Vienna, formerly of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, February 12, 1997. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 1997 at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel in Blacksburg with the Rev. Don McKinney officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Kids Konnection, 3929 4th St., S.E., Washington D.C. 20032. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
DAVIS, Julia Sydney Huddle, 59, of Wytheville, died Thursday, February 13, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Monday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
FORD, Dina M., 77, of Marion, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
FRANCISCO, Edsel Ford, 73, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, at Slusser's Chapel Church of God in Blacksburg. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Slusser's Chapel Church of God, 1543 Mt. Tabor Rd., Blacksburg, Va. 24060, in his name. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
HARVEY, Elizabeth S., 75, of Rock Camp, W.Va., died Friday, February 14, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
HILLMAN, John A., 92, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Hillman; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hillman, and brothers and sisters. He is su rvived by six nephews, Alva T. Hillman, Wesley V. Hillman, Wallace M. Hillman and Charles R. Hillman of Roanoke, Carlton E. Stanley of Bedford and S. Edward Hillman of San Diego, Calif., and two nieces, Sara S. Hurst of Roanoke and Jean H. Strickland of Spotsylvania Court House. He is also survived by a dear Christian friend, Miss Gladys Childess. He was a faithful member of Calvary Tabernacle. The funeral will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 12 noon Monday, February 17, 1997, with the Rev. Ben Peyton officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to the building fund of Calvary Tabernacle. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
HUNDLEY, William Jerry Lee, 55, of Stanleytown, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Collins Funeral Services Chapel, Bassett.
HUNNELL, John William, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 14, 1997 at the Virginia Veteran's Care Center. He was a World War II Veteran in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Janice Shreves Hunnell; one daughter, Margie L. Burden, Vinton; stepson, James J. Smith, Roanoke; three grandsons, John W. Burden, Brandon L. Burden, Matthew J. Burden; one granddaughter, Christen M. George; one brother, James Neil Hunnell, Gomer, Ohio; two sisters, Joyce Tabor, Troutville, Cleda Gay Fisher, Federalsburg, Md. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 17, 1997 at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. John Ott and the Rev. Don Martin officiating. Interment will be in Old Dominion Gardens. Friends may call at Lotz Vinton Chapel after 12 noon Sunday.
JONES, C. Louise, 69, of Marion, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.
JONES, John Quince, 87, of Martinsville, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren, Bassett. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
KINGREA, Garnett Algene, (``Gene""), 81, of 210 Hurst Street, Pulaski, passed away Saturday, February 15, 1997, in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born on October 13, 1915, in Mt. View (Giles County), he was a son of the late John William Kingrea and Mary Lou Hopkins Kingrea. He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Robie Manuel; two sisters, and five brothers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was loved by everyone who knew him. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Violet Marie Burton Surratt Kingrea of Pulaski; his children and their spouses, Diane Surratt Manuel Hearndon and Paul Hearndon of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mary Lou Kingrea Sutphin and a devoted son-in-law, Allen Sutphin of Radford, John William (``Buddy"") Kingrea and Kim Kingrea of Pulaski, Teresa Kingrea Mickey and a devoted son-in-law, Marcus Mickey of Mt. Airy, N.C., Opal Yvonne (``Bonnie"") Kingrea of Pulaski and Michael Gene Kingrea of Pulaski; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffery and Jodi Manuel of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mark Sutphin of Fredericksburg, Matthew Sutphin of Radford, Crystal Mickey Goins and Scott of Mt. Airy, N.C., Gregory Mickey and Tabby Gibbons of Mt. Airy, N.C., Angela Goines of Pulaski, Cherish Kingrea of Pulaski, Jeremy Kingrea of Pulaski and Scottie Kingrea of Pulaski; great-grandchildren, Sara, Justin and Jessica Manuel of West Palm Beach, Fla., Lana Mickey of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Tyler Anderson of Pulaski, and three sis ters, his twin sister, Pauline Dowdy of Blacksburg, Rena Atkins of Eggleston and Della Lafone of Newport News. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski, with the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Interment will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski, with full military honors conducted at the graveside by Pulaski VFW Post #1184. Visiting will be any time after 3 p.m. Sunday, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m., at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, or any time at the home of Mrs. Kingrea's sister, Zenith Sexton, Route 1 (Old Robinson Tract Road), Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements.
LITTLE, Ethel Day, 79, of Thorpe, W.Va., died Friday, February 14, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday, Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, Bluewell, W.Va.
MAXEY, Joseph D., 63, of Tempe, Ariz., and formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 1997. He was retired from the Roanoke City Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Argenbright Maxey; daughter, Linda Maxey, both of Tempe, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Broderick Mollere; one granddaughter, Rebecca Mollere, all of Mesa, Ariz.; his mother, Ruth C. Maxey; a brother, James H. Maxey, both of Roanoke. Services and interment were at the Veterans National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, A riz. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
PERRY, Barbara M., 66, of Rt. 4, Bassett, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
PICKLE, Lloyd George, 79, of Groseclose, died Friday, February 14, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Seaver-Brown Chapel.
PLYMALE, Gladys Beard, 87, of Brand on Oaks, passed away Friday, February 14, 1997. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Kermit W. Plymale; her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce P. and J. Ross Murray of Roanoke; her son and daughter-in-law, Winston L. (``Bud"") and Gwen Dean Plymale of Salem; her grandchildren, Dr. Katherine A. Minnick, Mark D. Minnick and his wife Patty, Ellen Minnick Wentzel and her husband Kenneth, Jeffrey A. Minnick, W. Leigh Plymale Jr. and his wife Dawn, and Dean P. Plymale; her great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jordan Wentzel, Nicholas and Nathan Plymale, and Patrick and Marie Minnick; her sister-in-law, Ruth M. Beard of Roanoke, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward L. and Carleen Buford of Hollins. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Monday, February 17, at 10:30 a.m., with Dr. Charles W. Easley officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Roanoke/Salem Chapter, P. O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
POINDEXTER, Zeb Grigg, 73, of Roanoke, died Friday, February 14, 1997, in a Salem hospital. He retired as Director of Transportation and Safety and Personnel for Valley Metro on July 28, 1989, after 47 years of service, beginning his career as a streetcar driver in 1942. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Zeb was a man who dedicated himself and his life to his family. Anyone who ever met him was touched by his warmth and sincerity toward others. Zeb always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart, and to know his was to love him. He was the backbone of our family, providing constant love, care and strength. He will be forever missed by his wife of 50 years and his family. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Brady Poindexter. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Hubbard Poindexter of Roanoke; three children, John Thomas Poindexter of Roanoke, Timothy Francis Poindexter and wife, Kristy Anne Poindexter of Rocky Mount, and Teresa P. Jones and husband, Billy W. Jones of Roanoke; sister, Christine P. Lindsay of Richmond; brother, Brady Woodrow Poindexter of Roanoke, and four grandchildren, Tonya Joi Poindexter, Amy Marie Poindexter, Julie Anne Poindexter and Kelsey Elizabeth Jones. A prayer service will be conducted at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel at 7 p.m. Mond ay. A funeral mass will be conducted at St. Andrew's Catholic Church at 12 noon Tuesday by the Rev. Randy Rule. Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
QUESENBERRY, Vena Ogle, 94, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
SEMONES, Ella Jane, 95, of Wytheville, died Friday, February 14, 1997 at 630 8th St. She was born in Nebo, Va. the daughter of the late Charles Stuart and Octavia Cassell Williams. She was a member of the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by her husband, James Guy Semones and a son, Jack W. Semones. She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jason and Louise Semones of Etowah, N.C., Jerry and Delores Semones of Jarratt, Va., Ramona Alderman Semones of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Steven Semones, Stanford Semones, Katrina Semones, Angela Adams, Sarah Semones, Mary Pratt, David G. Semones, Julie Semones, Brent Semones; four great-grandchildren, Logan Dean Adams, John David Semones, Mary Katherine Pratt, Katherine Elizabeth Semones; one sister, Blanche W. Daugherty, Chilhowie, Va.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, February 17, 1997 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Oscar ``Sonny"" Ayers 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. Sunday. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
SHOCKLEY, Celia Lyle, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 14, 1997. She was the widow of Tip Claude Shockley and retired from AMP Inc. Surviving are two sons, James Russell Sledd Jr. and a close friend, Virg inia Almond both of Vinton, Perry Wayne Shockley and his wife, Rhonda both of Goodview; three grandchildren, Brian Christopher Sledd, Brandy Dale Shockley, Ryan Taylor Shockley; three sisters and husbands, Edith L. and Boyd Cundiff, Mildred L. Thornhill all of Goodview, and Louise L. and Bill Hogan, Fayetteville, N.C.; three brothers and their wives, Clarence and Betty Lyle, Odessa, Texas, Marvin and Jean Lyle, Roanoke, Hal C. and Bonnie Lyle, Asheville, N.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 17, 1997 from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Glass officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel.
SIRT, Ruby Josephine Little, 82, of Pulaski, died Friday, February 14, 1997. Funeral, 2 p.m. Monday, February 17, 1997 Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.
SLUSHER, Claudine A., 71, of Roanoke, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
SPAIN, Nannie Estelle, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, February 15, 1997. Mrs. Spain was a member of West End United Methodist Church. She was a member of Carrie Lee Chapter #108 O.E.S. Mrs. Spain was the widow of Walter Reed Spain, and is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard E. Sr. and Treva K. Spain of Roanoke, and four grandchildren and their spouses, Richard E. Spain Jr., Penny S. and James Ramey, Tammy Slone, and Eric and Lisa Spain, all of Roanoke. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 1997, with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
STEVENSON, Susie Wood, 95, of Forest and formerly of Middleburgh, N.Y., died Wednesday, February 12, 1997, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home after a long illness. Born May 5, 1901, in Gilboa, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John Wood and Cora Wycoff Wood. Mrs. Stevenson was a graduate of Middleburgh High School and Albany Business College and was first employed at First National Bank of Middleburgh. An ardent homemaker, for many years she was a partner in Stevenson's Jewelry Store. She served as Middleburgh Village Clerk from April 1955 through March 1961 and several years as bookkeeper for Woods Service Station. She was the oldest living member of Middleburgh United Methodist Church and the Schoharie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and was Past Chapter Regent. She was married to Arthur U. Stevenson in 1921, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1964. She is survived by three daughters, Esther Youngs and her husband, Robert of Blacksburg, Helene Farrell and her husband, John of Middleburgh, N.Y., and Marion Webber of Forest; one son, John W. Stevenson and his wife, Jean Anne of Virginia Beach; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five nephews and three nieces. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 1997 at Palmer and Shaylor Funeral Home, 63 River St., Middleburgh, N.Y. Interment will follow in Middleburgh Cemetery. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is directing local arrangements. The family will receive friends at Palmer and Shaylor Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 1997. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Schoharie Chapter, NSDAR, Schoharie, N.Y. 12157 or to the church of one's choice.
THORNTON, Ethel Raye Meredith, 89, of Route 1, Dublin, went home to be with Jesus, Saturday, February 15, 1997, in the Radford Community Hospital. Born October 2, 1907, in Pulaski Co., Va. She was the daughter of the late George Riley Meredith and Ada Florence Thornton Meredith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Harvey Thornton; a son, Freeman Harrell Thornton; a number of sisters and brothers; and a daughter-in-law, Pat Thornton. She was a member of the Dublin Church of God Dublin, Va. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Opal Mae) Simpson, Dublin; Mrs. E.J. (Freeda) Burton, Dublin, Mrs. James (Beatrice) Baxter, Pittsburgh, Penn., Mrs. Jerry (Frances) Zarbock, San Bernardino, Calif.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Bonnie Thornton, Dublin, Horace Thornton, Dublin, Carl and Jean Thornton, Pulaski, Garland Thornton, Spring Hill, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Thornton, Radford; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dublin Church of God with the Rev. Michael Collins and the Rev. Elbert Cox officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Dublin, Va. Visiting will be anytime after 2 p.m. Monday and the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Mrs. Thornton will be placed in the church by 1 p.m. Tuesday to lie instate until the hour of service. The family will be meeting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Freeda Burton, Route 1, Dublin, where friends may call at anytime. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.
TUCKER, Hubert William, 78, of Covington, died Saturday, February 15, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
WALKER, Tanikia Nicole, 20, of Ridgeway, died Thursday, February 13, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Olivet Apostolic Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.
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