ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, April 15, 1997 TAG: 9704150098
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
ADAIR, Elva Allen, 58, of Hillsville, formerly of Bedford, died Monday, April 14, 1997 at the Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Bedford County on July 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Homer Franklin Allen and Lina Miller Ramsey Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Irene Burnette and Lola Virginia Falls, two brothers, William F. Allen and Russell Clay Allen. Elva was owner and operator of Adair's Blu Vue Restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Baird Adair, Hillsville; former husband, Joseph Richard Burnett, Bedford; a daughter, Dawn Renee Groseclose, Gambrills, Md.; three sons, Joseph Richard Burnette, Jr., Bedford, Roderick Clayton Burnette and Rodney Allen Burnett both of Hillsville; two daughters-in-law, Lynette and Miriam Burnette; son-in-law, Russell Groseclose; five sisters, Mildred Overstreet, Moneta, Lucille Gerngross, San Angelo, Texas, Lena Mae Sligh, Madison Heights, Dawn Valleda Dennis, Blue Ridge, Sheron Cheek, Bedford; five grandchildren, Roxanne Burnette and Cory Burnette, both of Atlanta, Ga., Jacklyn Groseclose and Jennifer Groseclose, both of Gambrills, Md., Zachary and Lindsey Burnette, both of Bedford. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. George C. Law officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
ARMBRISTER, Herman Hicks, 82, of Wythe County, died Sunday, April 13, 1997 at his home. He was a well-known farmer in Wythe County. He was born February 6, 1915 the son of James H. and Bessie Aker Armbrister. Herman was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor, Luther, and Randolph Armbrister, and one sister, Lutie Grimes. A life time member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Herman loved the church and every aspect of his work there. He was a veteran school teacher in the Counties of Tazewell and Wythe and was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition plant. He is survived by his wife, Luetta ``Rita"" Hartsock Armbrister; one son, Dale Armbrister, Greenville, S.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa Anne Armbrister Sayers and Dwight Sayers, Wytheville; one granddaughter, Ashley Sayers; and one grandson, Mckenzie Sayers; two sisters, Marjorie Alley of Wytheville, Betty Boye of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville on Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of life will be at Olive Branch United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Those who wish to make memorial gifts may contribute to the Olive Branch Cemetery Fund, c/o Howell Armbrister, Rt.3, Box 740, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Home.
CASSELL, Lemely Charlie, (``Spider""), 88, of Bassett, died Monday, April 14, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Old Center Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins Funeral Services, Bassett.
CASTELLON, Philip H., Jr., 63, of Moneta, died Thursday, April 10, 1997 in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was born in New Haven, CT on April 18, 1933, a son of the late Philip H. Castellon, Sr. and Madeline DeMaio Castellon. He was a communicant of Resurrection Catholic Church and was a retired manager with Nationwide Insurance. Philip was a graduate of University of Connecticut and an Army veteran, serving in Korea. He is survived by his wife, Joan Bruning Castellon, Moneta; two brothers, Ralph Castellon, Newington, CT., Joseph Castellon, Hamden, CT; one sister, Marie Cadwell, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 1997, at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, with Father James J. Begley officiating. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Habitat for Humanity, P. O. Box 1008, Bedford, Va. 24523. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
DAVIS, Harold Kinley, of Roxboro, N.C., died Saturday, April 12, 1997 at the Rose Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Washington County and was retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Gregory Davis; four sons, Larry Dean Davis, Roxboro, N.C., Garry G. Davis, Salisbury, N.C., Randall Davis, Danville, Va., Roger Davis, Greenville, S.C.; one daughter, Pamela Sue Davis Garrett, Roxboro, N.C.; two brothers, Vernon Davis, Hampton, Dayton Davis, Meadowview, Va.; one sister, Shirley D. Davenport, Saltville, Va.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Bob Baynard officiating.. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Farris Funeral Home, Abingdon
DICKERSON, James Alexander, 49, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, April 13, 1997. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
EMANUEL, Marion F., 68, of Dublin, died Monday, April 14, 1997. Graveside service Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 2 p.m. Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Arrangements by Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
FOLEY, Helen Jane, 83, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, April 13, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlawn Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.
FRANK, Edith Murrill Baldwin, of Gaithersburg, Md., formerly of Arlington, died Sunday, April 13, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Culpeper United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home.
GREER, Cora Elizabeth Howell, 91, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 11, 1997. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
HAGA, Virginia Chaffin, 73, of Newport News and Richmond, formerly of Pulaski, Va., departed this earthly life to be with her Lord on Monday, April 14, 1997. A native of Pulaski, she retired from Burlington Industries in Dublin and Radford Arsenal in Radford, Va. She was a charter member of Pulaski Presbyterian Church in America on Memorial Drive. She took many opportunities to travel extensively with her grandchildren throughout the U. S. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George R. Haga and Linda Foley Haga of Richmond; her daughter and son-in-law, Sue Haga Townsend and Kenneth W. Townsend of Newport News; five grandchildren, Brian C. Bell, Valarie J. Haga, Betsy S. Bell, Michelle Haga Johnson and Barry D. Bell, as well as five great-grandchildren, Alexandra M. Bell, Alexander C. Johnson, James and Jesse Cannon and Morgan Jennings. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Hazel Chaffin Galloway, James A. Chaffin, kenneth E. Chaffin, Charles D. Chaffin and Betty Chaffin Hughes, all of Pulaski. She is also survived by her many friends and other relatives, including G. W. and Peggy Galloway of Dublin and Deborah Nichols of Newport News. In lieu of flowers, the children request that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 303 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. 23666. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski, Va. on April 26, 1997 at 1 p.m., with the family receiving friends for visitation between 12 and 1 p.m.
HAGENBUCH, Ellen Estelle M., 95, of Marion, died Sunday, April 13, 1997. Entombment services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodmere Cemetery Mausoleum, Huntington, W. Va. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home.
HOLMAN, Keith David, 58, of Moneta, died Monday, April 21, 1997. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, Resurrection Catholic Church. Visitation Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
INGRAM, Virginia R., 72, of Bassett, died Sunday, April 13, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Collins Funeral Home. Arrangements by Tomlinson Funeral Home, Ridgeway.
JOHNSON, Jimmy, 61, of Vinton, passed away Monday, April 14, 1997. He was formerly an employee of R & L Carriers. He was a member of St. Phillip Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Vintonite Mixed Bowling League. He was predece ased by his brothers, Frank, David and Tommy Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Pat Johnson, a son Randy Johnson, a step-son and wife Joe and Angie Howell, two granddaughters, Krissie and Michelle Howell all of Vinton. A sister-in-law, Pat Johnson of Sterling, Va; a devoted friend, Bonnie Lewis of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m Wednesday, April 16, 1997 with the Rev. Chip Gunsten officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family suggest memorials to Lung Association American Cancer Society or Carilion Hospice. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friend s from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
LLOYD, Mark Richards III, 64, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Barbara M. Lloyd; two sons, Mark Richards Lloyd, Greensboro, N.C., Samuel Wickham Lloyd, Christiansburg; a daughter, Valerie Leigh Lloyd, Blacksburg; one brother, Wickham Thomas Lloyd, Onancock. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Hariet Valliere, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the American Lung Association, 3512 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24018, or Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24019. Friends may call any time after noon Tuesday at the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
MUNCY, Sarah Woods, 76, of Salem, passed away Saturday, April 12, 1997. She was a Roanoke area resident all of her life, and was a self-employed beautician. She was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, and was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Muncy. Surviving are nine nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the John M. Oakey and Son Chapel in Salem at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, with the Rev. Thomas Clay officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive frie nds from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the funeral home. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem
PATTERSON, Lucy Mae, 102, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 11, 1997. She was the oldest member of Hill Street Baptist Church and also Mother of the church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hill Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Johnny R. Stone will officiate. Interment will be in the Patterson Family Cemetery, Franklin County. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Friends may also call Hamlar-Curtis on Tuesday for viewing.
PERDUE, Ella Marie, 71, of Salem, died Saturday, April 12 ,1997. Funeral noon Tuesday, Lotz Salem Chapel.
RAKES, Alice M., 69, of Shawsville, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, in a Salem hospital. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. William Monday. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Richardson-Horne in Christiansburg.
ROBERTS, Molly Ruth, 72, of Marion, died Monday, April 14, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, The Church of God of Prophecy, Sugar Grove. Arrangements by Barnett's Funeral Home.
ROOPE, Neeley Frances, (``Tootsie''), 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 14, 1997. She was a long-time member of the Shenandoah Baptist Church, and was retired from the Roanoke City N ursing Home. She was predeceased by her father, Jamie Gregory; her husband, Howard Grant Roope; and an infant son, Charles Ace Roope. Surviving are her mother, Ernie Frances Gregory, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra Leigh and Kenneth Wayne Davis, Roanoke; sons, Larry Grant Roope, Roanoke, and Edward Shannon Roope, Salem; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Jane and Lewis Ray Eanes, Roanoke; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, with the Rev. Robert L. Alderman officiating. Burial will be in the Jones Family Cemetery, Franklin County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shenandoah Baptist Church Vision 21. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
SIMPSON, Lena Fringer, 85, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 13, 1997. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oakey's North Chapel.
SMITH, E. Jake, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 14, 1997. He was a member of Airlee Court Baptist Church, a retiree from the Norfolk & Western Railway, and a member (since 1940) of Virginia Heights Lodge #324 AF & AM. Mr. Smith was also a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Kazim Shrine Temple. He was an avid golfer and a member of Blue Hills Golf Club. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Corine Milton Smith; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Charlotte Smith, Arlington, Texas, Garry and Jeanette Smith, Salem; three grandchildren, Randy Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Christina Smith; a brother, Woodrow Smith, Roanoke; and two sisters, Lydia S. Perdue, Roanoke, Lucy S. Haley, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday from Oakey's North Chapel. Interment with Masonic rites by Virginia Heights Lodge will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, where the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
SMITH, Roy William, 52, of Lexington, died Saturday, April 12, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lexington Lifesaving and First Aid Crew Building. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
SMITH, Sam Frank Jr., of Martinsville, died Saturday, April 12, 1997. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, McKee Funeral Chapel.
SNYDER, Louise Elizabeth Eanes, 84, of Martinsville, formerly of Figsboro, died Monday, April 14, 1997. Graveside 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by McKee Funeral Service.
WESTMORELAND, William W., 79, of Christiansburg and Catawba, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, in a Salem hospital. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from the Richardson-Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by the Rev. Dewey O. Deaver Jr. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Fire Department or the church or charity of one's choice. Friends may call at Richardson-Horne.
WILLIAMS, Alice D. 87, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, April 11, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie J. Williams. Mrs. Williams retired from the City of Roanoke. Survivors include one son, Charlie (``Butch"") Williams, Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Williams Memorial Park. The family will assemble at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Friends may call Hamlar-Curtis on Wednesday for viewing.
WILLIAMS, Jerome Eugene, 36, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, April 13, 1997. He was formerly of Buffalo Gap. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1982 and worked as a Design Engineer for Norfolk-Southern. Jerome also served as a Captain in the U. S. Army Reserve. He was predeceased by his mother, Marguerite William. He is survived by his wife, Jan Boyd Williams of Roanoke; father and stepmother, Langston and Loretta Williams, Buffalo Gap; two sisters, Lina Davis, Oxford, Mississippi and Rosie Williams, Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Langston Williams, Jr. Buffalo Gap, and Joseph Williams, Newport News; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Estella Boyd, Hampton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be Thursday, April 17, 1997, at 10:30 in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Jerome's ashes will be scattered over family property in Buffalo Gap. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Academy of the King, 1148 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, Va. 23518, in memory of Jerome E. Williams. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
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