ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 1997 TAG: 9704070093
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ANDERS, Robert Eugene Jr., 37, of Galax, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
BLACKWELL, Thelma L., 83, of Salem went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 3, 1997. She was a Roanoke resident for many years and had worked as a Manager with High's Ice Cream Company in Radford for 10 years. Survivors include daughters, Margie F. Cumbee, Salem, Betty A. Smallwood, Inverness, Fla.; and grandchildren, Peggy, Sharon, Linda and Jay; four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at 10 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. Memorial con tributions may be made to the Ridgewood Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 703 Hemlock Rd. N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24019. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem
BOATWRIGHT, Rev. David C., 90, of Norcross, Ga., died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Pleasantdale Church of God, Doraville, Ga. Arrangements by R.T. Patterson Funeral Home, Norcross, Ga.
BROWN, Jan, 48, of Blacksburg, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.
BURKHOLDER, Warren 73, of Bedford, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
BUSH, Myrtle Lee, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
CALDWELL, Carl K. Sr., of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997, after an extended illness. He attended Bluefield College, was a retired administrative assistant at Norfolk Southern, Past Master of the Bluefield Masonic Lodge #85 A.F.&A.M., Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, 32, honorary Kentucky Colonel, and a member of Preston Oaks Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle H. Caldwell; his father, Edward M. Caldwell; his first wife, Mabel Wooldridge Caldwell; a brother, Clarence L. Caldwell Sr., and an infant son. Surviving are his wife, Annette S. Caldwell of Roanoke; a son, Carl K. Caldwell Jr. of Sanford, N.C.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Darlene) Brown of Beckley, W.Va.; two stepdaughters, Kellie Miller of Nags Head, N.C., and Kimberly Allen of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Brian E. Caldwell, Eric D. Caldwell, Andrew D. Brown and Andrea D. Brown; two brothers and a sister, Roy E. Caldwell, Mrs. Bill (Virginia) Coburn and Hugh E. Caldwell. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 7, 1997, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Bob Alderman officiating. The family will receive friends at Oakey's North Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
CASEY, Deborah Ann, 42, and CASEY, Sharon Yvette, 23, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 1997. The unexpected deaths of mother and daughter has left the family and community stunned. Surviving Deborah Ann are one daughter, Felicia Brooks; two grandchildren, DaQuone Casey and Chante Casey; five brothers, Jerry Casey of Roanoke, and Marvin Casey, Larry Casey and Samuel Casey, all of Baltimore, Md., and two sisters, Cherry Ann Banks of Baltimore and Regina Renee Tisdale of Texas. Surviving Sharon are one son, DaQuone Casey; one daughter, Chante Casey, and one sister, Felicia Brooks. Many other relatives survive this mother and daughter. Double funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel, with burial in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel
CHAPMAN, Garrett Levi, five months, of Radford, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 2, 1997, in the Community Hospital of Roanoke. He was a beautiful, happy, and perfect baby in every way. He was a joy to his parents and everyone fortunate enough to know him. He will be sadly missed and joyfully remembered by his parents, Kenneth Raymond and Renee Wiley Chapman; big brother, Tucker Chapman; paternal grandmother, Virginia L. Chapman of Covington, Ga.; maternal grandparents, Allen and Carol Wiley of Radford; great-grandparents, Allan and Rosa Wiley of Athens, W.Va.; uncles and aunts, Bob and Eydie Chapman, Cheryl Chapman, John and Cherie Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Mark and Margaret Wiley, Rob and Cheri Sypniewski, and Gary Wiley; cousins, Ashley, Beth and Ryan Sypniewski, Alan, Ben, and Mary Wiley, Matthew and Kelley Chapman, Amber and Nathan Wallace; special baby-sitter and friend, Trish Smith and family. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 5, 1997, at 11 a.m. at the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford with the Rev. Jim Workman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made in the name of GARRETT LEVI CHAPMAN to the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, Md. 21208 or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
CRAWFORD, Ralph Lennie, 70, of Goodview, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, and a retired employee of Southern States Cooperative of Roanoke and Troutville with 25 years of service. He was an employee of Ace Hardware at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lella Montgomery Crawford; daughter and son-in-law, DeEtta and Stan Reynolds of Roanoke; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sheree Crawford of Roanoke, Tim and Vicky Crawford of Roanoke, Phil and Joyce Crawford of Moneta; stepmother, Mallie Crawford of Galax; stepsister, Faye Powers of Galax; stepbrother, Billy Shinault of Galax; grandchildren, Jason Maxey, Megan Ferguson, Jeremy, Bradley, Leslie, Justin, and Ashley Crawford; great-granddaughter, Courtney Maxey. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, 1997, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Beaverdam Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton.
DALTON, Andrea Kaye, 16, of Hillsville, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
DALTON, Audrey Day, 36, of Hillsville, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
DALTON, Donnie Ray, 37, of Hillsville, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
DOLINGER, Joseph Lee, 82, of Whitetop, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Chapel, Independence.
DUNAGAN, Lois Beavers,66, of Fieldale, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Fieldale United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.
EBEY, Lillie Elizabeth 29, of Louisiana, died December 2,1996. She was born March 17, 1968. She is survived by one son, Joseph William Ebey and one daughter, Brittany Marie Ebeyof Louisana, her father Joseph Robert Ebey of Louisana, mother Georgia Ann Ebey of Salem; step-mother, Sissie Wallgreen Ebey, half brother J.D. Wallgreen Ebey, half-sister, Sandra K. Ebey of Louisana; aunts, uncles and counsins of Indiana; aunts, uncles and counsins of Michigan; aunts and uncles and cousins of Houston, Texas; aunts, uncles and counsins of Louisiana; grandmother, Ruth Mae Goodwin of Elliston, Va and aunts and uncles and counsins in the state of Virginia.
HAGOOD, Sam Chester, 84, of Fieldale, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Norris Funeral Chapel, Martinsville.
HARVEY, Evelyn Beller, 78, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem Funeral Home.
HIGHT, Kate D., 88, of 1620 Smith Lane, Pulaski, died early Friday morning, April 4, 1997, in the Radford Community Hospital. She was born in Bland County on March 23, 1909, and was the daughter of the late Enoch Dunagan and Mary Ellen Fanning Dunagan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Crockett Hight. Surviving are one daughter, Mary H. Barlow of Beaverdam; one son, Ralph C. Hight, Pulaski; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchi ldren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski
JENNINGS, William Jr., 67, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
KENDRICK, Leo Daniel, 87, of Bedford, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997, in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born March 10, 1910, in Bedford County, a son of the late Roland T. Kendrick and Maggie Cassidy Kendrick. He was a former minister of the Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Lucille Craighead Kendrick, and four children, Samuel D. Kendrick, Lisa Hill Kendrick, Sherry Kendrick and Cecil Leo Kendrick. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Fielder Kendrick; (children of his first wife, Carrie Lucille Kendrick); four sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn D. Kendrick and Stella Kendrick of Evington, Jerry G. and Hazel Kendrick of Appomattox, Larry and Peggy Kendrick of Lake City, Fla., and Frederick R. Kendrick of Moneta; daughter-in-law, Shirley Kendrick of Lynchburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Margie K. and Bob Hatcher of Evington, Janet K. and Anthony Cocchi of Woodstown, N.J., and Jo-Ann K. and Bill Rhodes of Montville, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Sam Kendrick of Bedford, Millard Kendrick of Roanoke, and Freck Kendrick and Russell Kendrick, both of Huddleston, and five sisters, Gracie Chewning and Agnes Saunders, both of Roanoke, and Mamie Goode, Melva Morgan and Jane Franklin, all of Huddleston. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 2, 1997, at 11 a.m., at First Free Will Baptist Church in Bedford by the Rev. William Steele and the Rev. Jeff Gardner.
KUHEFUSS, Fred, 86, of Fincastle, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
LUCKADO, Hazel Dorothy, 76, of Roanoke County, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Surviving are her husband, Cecil L. Luckado; daughters, Kala Heald, Tressa Edwards, Neysa Luckado and Deena Griffith; son, Neal Luckado; 16 grandchildren; two-great grandchildren, and a sister, Juanita Jordan. Funeral services at Oakey's South Chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997, with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
MACE, Jean Blosser Hood, 75, of Miramar, Fla., formerly of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 1, 1997. Memorial services will be held at First Christian Church, 400 Tyler Ave., Radford, Va., at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997.
MARTIN, Charles M. Jr., (``Buddy""), 44, formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, April 3, 1997, in Monroe, La. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
McGHEE, Chelsea Ann, infant daughter of Marshal Kirk McGhee and Cheryl Phillips McGhee of Collinsville, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Graveside services 3 p.m. Saturday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville.
McGRADY, LaDessa M., 63, of Mouth of Wilson, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997. Graveside services 2 p.m. Sunday, Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence.
McMILLAN Christopher Michael, 15, of Troutville, went to be with his Savior on Friday, April 4, 1997, from a Roanoke hospital. He was a member of the Botetourt Church of Christ, where he was active with the Church Youth Groups. He was a student at Lord Botetourt High School, where he played for the JV Soccer Team, and was a member of the Junior League at Botetourt Country Club. Christopher is survived by his parents, Linda and Danny McMillan, and one brother, Matthew McMillan, all of Troutville; his grandparents, Larry and JoAnne McMillan of Richmond, Dorothy Kazee of Richmond, and Paris Jr. and Ruth Kazee of Fredericksburg, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Daleville. The officiating ministers will be Ray C. Murphy and Jonge Tate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Those wishing to make donations please consider the Botetourt Church of Christ Youth Fund, 2414 Shaver Farm Road, Troutville, Va. 24175.
METZ, Lucy Jane, 102, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Roanoke and Dayton, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, in Franklin Health Care Center. She was born in Franklin County on September 2, 1894, the second daughter of Thomas I. Metz and Mary Bishop Metz, and was preceded in death by her three sisters, Annie Mae LaPrade, Julia Brown, and Ella Perdue; and brother, Samuel Metz. Miss Metz was a member of the First Baptist Church, Roanoke. Surviving are nieces and nephews, Doris Brown Shea of Union Hall and Naples, Fla., Dora Goad Brown of Rocky Mount, Hilda Perdue Anderson of Roanoke, Carl and Iris Perdue of Moneta, Nancy Perdue of Richmond, and Johnnie and Mary Ann Metz of Glade Hill. Also surviving are ten great-nieces and nephews; and 16 great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 5, 1997, at 11 a.m. from Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles H. Ward officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. For those desiring to make memorials, the family suggests the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2799, Roanoke, Va. 24001. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount.
MOSELEY, Gracie T., 72, of Bedford, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford.
NICELY, Gene David, 50, of Covington, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday, Loving Funeral Home Chapel.
PRICE, Conrad Renner Jr., (``C. R.""), 74, of Salem, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral noon Saturday, Lotz Salem Chapel.
PRUITT, Enice, of Marion, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
QUEEN, Berneice Marjorie, 36, of Galax, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
RHINEHART, Jewell W., 57, of Roanoke County, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
RODGERS, John B. Sr., 86, of Bassett, formerly of Patrick Springs, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Moody Funeral Home, Stuart.
SHUMATE, Arlis, (``Sonny""), 67, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
SINK, Posie Jacob, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997. Graveside service noon Saturday, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
TAWNEY, Curtis Marshall, 59, of 413 Oak Lane in Pearisburg, and formerly of Narrows, peacefully rested in the sleep of Jesus Thursday evening, April 3, 1997, at Giles Memorial Hospital after a strong and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his friends and loved ones. Curtis was born in Giles County on July 7, 1937, a son of the late Douthat Tawney and Evelyn Meredith Tawney Martin; and was a stepson of the late Rob Martin. He was an employee of the Hoechst-Celanese Celco Plant. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Violet Sizemore Tawney; two sons, Ricky Tawney, Pearisburg, and Bobby Hill, Troutville; two daughters, Brenda Perdue and Kim Cook of Narrows; five grandchildren, Amy Hill, Ricky Tawney, Brittany Cook, Ricky Cook, and Billy Cook; two brothers, Buford Tawney, Narrows, and Minor Tawney, Blacksburg; two sisters, Geraldine Lawson, Hampton, and Ruth Casper, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a host of special and devoted friends. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with the Rev. Eddie Kendall and the Rev. Steve Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
THOMPSON, David Allen, 29, of Elliston, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Lotz Salem Chapel.
WATKINS, Edith Hill, 64, of Natural Bridge Station, died Thursday, April 3, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
WEAVER, Edward Sage, 70, of Darlington, Md., and formerly of Rugby, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 3, 1997. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m., Volney Baptist Church, Volney. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., in charge of arrangements.
WINKLE, Evelyn Porter, 73, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 4, 1997, at her home. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Winkle. Survivors include two sons, Frank McNeil Winkle of Dublin, and Thomas W. Winkle of Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren, Kevin, Jeff, Rickey, and Shea Winkle and Cindy Perry ; five great-grandchildren, Adam, Josh and Brooke Winkle, and Chad and Carlie Beth Peery. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 6, 1997, at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Radford, with the Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
WOODYARD, Sadie P., 98, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 1997. She was the widow of James B. Woodyard. She was a lifetime member of Melrose Christian Church, and has attended Solid Rock Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jean W. Ramsey, Roanoke County; grandchildren, Ronald A. Ramsey and his wife Mary Anne, Roanoke County, Frances R. McGregor and her husband Rory of Roanoke County; great-grandchildren, Frank, Tim, Tonya, and David Ramsey, Paul and Sara McGregor; one great-great-grandchild, Clayton Ramsey. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Perry Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Due to allergies of a family member, flowers cannot be placed in the visitation room. Contributions may be made to the Back Creek Fire and Rescue Squad or the Solid Rock Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's South Chapel.
WRIGHT, Edna Mize, 84, of Max Meadows, died Friday, April 4, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville.
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