Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
DENNIS, Elmore Eugene
Elmore Eugene Dennis, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 in at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
DUNBAR, Albert M.
Albert M. (Casey) Dunbar, 74, of Fincastle, passed away on August 11, 2004. He is predeceased by his parents, Earnest and Emma Jones Dunbar; his daughter, Opal Dunbar; brothers, Sidney Dunbar, William "Willie" Dunbar and Marvin Dunbar; sisters, Nannie Wilcher and Mattie Brogan. Casey is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elsie Niday Dunbar; his children, Cornelia Pillis and her husband, Mike, of Roanoke, John Dunbar, Sr. and his companion, Susan, of Rocky Mount and Leslie Dunbar, Sr. and his wife, Donna, of Fincastle; brother, Morris Dunbar of Rocky Mount; sisters, Louise Niday of Fincastle and Ann "Annie Mae" Dunbar of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Friends are welcome to call Sunday, August 15, 2004 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, where a Service celebrating "Casey's" life will be held Monday, August 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Rader Funeral Homes Chapel with Pastor Roy Trout officiating. Interment
in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own"
FOX, Juanita
Juanita Fox, 83, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
FREEMAN, Lewis
Lewis Freeman, 82, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem at 2 p.m. Interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke.
GREEN, Paul Edward, Sr.
Paul Edward Green, Sr., 71, of Troutville, Va., passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004. A service celebrating Paul Green's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, at Rader Funeral Chapel, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville.
HAIRSTON, Thomas Leroy, Sr.
Hairston, Thomas Leroy, Sr., 54, of Roanoke, departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2004 Funeral services, 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel.
JOHNSON, Ellen D.
Let it be, let it be, speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Ellen D. Johnson, 65, "Momma, Granny, Friend to All," of Roanoke, passed away August 12, 2004. Surviving is her partner, Ernest Gibson; three brothers, Fred, Charles, and Mike Melville; son, John R. Johnson; daughter, Kelly S. Fallin; sons, Mike Cross and Bill Cross; daughter, Linda Cross; grandkids, Cheyenne, Victoria, and Savannah, Crystal and Matt. A memorial service will be August 17, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call for directions, 540-345-2230.
JONES, Jeffrey A.
Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Jones, 47, of Roanoke, died Thursday evening, August 12, 2004 at his home. Jeff had worked for Taylor Siding and did landscaping for Boones Mill Nursery. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph J. Jones and his special friend, Bob Pedigo. Surviving is his mother, Geraldine O. Jones of Roanoke; his sisters, Janet Hunter, Susan Sifuentes, both of Roanoke; his brother, Allen (Tony) Jones and Theresa Crigger, of Vinton; his second mother, Sharon Webb of Roanoke; Mack White, Sr., who was like a father to Jeff; nieces, Julie Bruner and husband, Bryan, Amy Jones and John Gillespie; a great-niece, Adrian Gillespie; a greatnephew, Hunter Bruner; his best friend, Eric Pedigo; and the love of his life, Lisa Pedigo; his special friends, Jimmy Meador, David Helms, David Williams, Jimmy Dunbar, Greg Taylor, David Hairfield, Steve (Oscar) Myers and Scott Layman; and all his friends at M&D's Restaurant. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, Monday, August 16, 2004, 1 p.m. with the Rev. Michael L. Woody officiating. Interment
in Jeters Chapel cemetery, Bedford County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Sharon Webb to help with expenses. The family will receive friends Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
KRIETE, Richard Owen
Richard Owen Kriete, 57, of Salem, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
LAMBERT, Lewis James, Sr.
Lewis James Lambert, Sr., age 66, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home following an extended battle with cancer. Lewis was born in Roanoke on May 1, 1939, a son of the late Hallie D. and Audrey Mae Brown Lambert Ratcliff. He was a member of the Army National Guard. Lewis was devoted to his sons; he loved to fish and truly enjoyed old western movies. He loved the Sunday morning services and music at Lakeview Retirement home. Lewis was a 39 year employee of Saunders Dental Labs. Lewis is survived by ex-wife, Jean Custer of Catawba; and five sons, Lewis, Jr. and wife, Kathy, of Roanoke, William and wife, Rhonda, of Hardy, Alan and wife, Wanda, of Salem, Kevin and wife, Shirley, of Roanoke, and Scott and wife, Lisa Lambert, of Blue Ridge. He is also survived by two step children, Frank and wife, Cookie Miller of Hardy and Donna Scarbro of Salem. He has two surviving brothers, Aubrey and wife, Margaret, and Roy A. and wife, Betty Lambert of Roanoke. There are five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service celebrating Lewis' life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Road, S.W., from 7 to 9 p.m.
MAYS, Lillian Faye Womack Kincer
Lillian Faye Womack Kincer Mays, 75, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
McGLOTHLIN, Lawrence Edward Sr.
Lawrence Edward McGlothlin, Sr., 67, of Roanoke, died on Thursday, August 12, 2004. The funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem, 389-5441.
McNEACE, Lewis Barnhart
Lewis Barnhart McNeace, 99, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 13, 2004 after a long illness. Born May 11, 1905, he was the son of Wallace Martin McNeace and Clara Barnhart McNeace. During his teen and young adult years, Lewis was actively interested in and associated with the Boy Scout program. He merited and received numerous honors and recognitions during his years in scouting. He was a graduate of Roanoke City High School, received his bachelors degree from Roanoke College, his Master's degree from VPI and State University and had a year of graduate study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For 43 years he was employed by Roanoke City Schools, serving for 22 years as teacher and sports coach at Woodrow Wilson Junior High, 4 years as Activities and Athletics Director at Jefferson High, and 17 years as principal of Stonewall Jackson Junior High School. During those years, Mr. McNeace was active in educational affair serving one term as President of the Roanoke City Education Association, and several terms as President/Chairman of the Roanoke City and District Departments of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators. After his retirement, he was for many years, actively engaged in the affairs of the Retired Teachers Association, serving as President of the Local and District P units. He also held official positions in the Virginia and National Retired Teacher Associations, for eight years serving as Secretary for the Joint State Legislative Committee of NRTA/AARP. Mr. McNeace was a member of the Roanoke Host Lions Club, the Thursday Morning Music Club, the Salem Historical Society and the Roanoke Valley Historical Association. A long time member of First Presbyterian Church, he was a Deacon and Elder, for many years serving in volunteer capacities. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie Bolton McNeace. He is survived by his son, Lewis B. McNeace, Jr. of Richlands and his fiancee, Jo Nichols. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Robert Smith and Rev. Robert Ward officiating. Interment
will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands, P. O. Box 545, Wytheville, Va. 24382 or to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, P. O. Box 1398 Brookneal, Va. 24528. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
WESTON, Barbara Baynes
Barbara Baynes Weston, 71, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 at Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel.
WIMBUSH, Mary Madeline
Mary Madeline Wimbush, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1917 to the late Samuel and Nancy Jumper Moore. At an early age, Mary joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church now known as Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She graduated from Lucy Addison High School in 1938. She married
the late Raleigh Wimbush and moved to Philadelphia, Penn. Mary belonged to the Missionary Circle and Culture Club. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Juliet Smith of Jamaica, N.Y.; one son, Raleigh Wimbush, Jr. of Philadelphia, Penn.; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Hall of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Gladys Jordan and Mrs. Dolly Preston both of Roanoke, Va.; 13 grandchildren; and a host of greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel. Dr. Cedric Malone will officiate. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Sunday for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
CAMPBELL, Cora T.
Cora T. Campbell, 105, of Boones Mill, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. She was the widow of Frank L. Campbell; and predeceased by a daughter, Lois Roach; a daughter and son-in-law, Claudine and Carl Barker; and great-great-grandsons, Ryan Doll and Cole Powers. Mrs. Campbell was a charter member of First Church of God, Hildebrand Road, Roanoke. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Nadine and Vernon Roach of Boones Mill; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis "Wimpy" and Phyllis Campbell of Roanoke; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; a step-grandson; a step-great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Arnold and Donna Lilly, and David and Shirley Altice. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 from Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor James Milner will officiate. Interment
will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
JOHNSON, Claudine H.
Claudine H. Johnson, "Toni", 89, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 12, 2004. She was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church and Hillcrest Chapter #159 Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by one son, Mac "Mickey" Johnson; two sisters, Dorothy Plummer, Faye Willis; and one brother, Carey S. Huddleston. Toni is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Pete T. Johnson; one son, Pete T. Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Kristen Reynolds; one daughter, Glenda "Susie" Johnson; four grandchildren, Gregory A. Johnson and his wife, Marium, Eithne E. Johnson and her husband, Eric Schaefer, Quendrith K. Johnson, Traci J. Walker and her husband, Scott Walker; three great-grandchildren, Perry and Wolfe Randall, Sarah Winifred Johnson; one brother, Ray J. Huddleston and his wife, Viola; one sister, Frances Nance and her husband, James; sister-in-law, Helen R. Huddleston; brother-in-law, Henry O. Willis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Ken Johnson and Rev. Allen E. Smith officiating. Interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, c/o Bayard Commandery, P. O. Box 4141, Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
KING, Joan Carolyn
Joan Carolyn King, 61, of Ferrum, died on Saturday, August 7, 2004. A memorial service will be conducted from Mill Creek Baptist Church in Henry on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service.
SHELOR, Letitia Sallie Hall
"To everything there is a time, and a season for every purpose under heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Fulfilling God's purpose for her life, Letitia Sallie Hall Shelor, passed from this life surrounded by family and friends, into her eternal reward, on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. She had courageously battled cancer for more than a year. Born on September 17, 1949 in Roanoke, Virginia, Sallie attended Cave Spring High School and lived most of her adult life in Boones Mill, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, John Hall; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jessie and Ellen Shelor. Sallie is survived by her adoring family, her husband of 35 years, Larry Shelor; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Tim Dye, Jeanette and Michael Turner, Denise and Ryan DeForest; son, Jesse Shelor; and her greatest joy in life, her grandchildren, Dustan, Andrew and Samantha Turner, Ricky and John Ryan DeForest, Luke Dye and baby Benjamin Dye on the way. Sallie is also survived by her mother, Addie Hall, brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Janet Hall, Charles and Rhonda Hall; sisters and brothersin-law, Patricia and Billy Keatts, Marie and Doug Bishop; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and Charlie Richards, Audrey and Don Maddox, Elaine and Mike Rigney, Dana and Bob Brown, Vickie and Gary Clark; a special aunt, Gloria Achilles; a host of nephews and nieces; special friends; and her church family at New Hope Christian Church. Sallie was a mother and grandmother figure to many, keeping children in her home over the years, some from infancy to their teenage years. A poet and artist, she wrote poetry for her church and silly songs for her children and grandchildren; designed wedding bouquets for friends and family; and created lovely drawings of children, angels, and storybook characters. Sallie's trust and belief in God throughout her entire life and especially during her illness was an example of faith to everyone around her. Once described by a friend as an "angel on earth", she will live on in our hearts. A celebration of her life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at New Hope Christian Church in Roanoke,Virginia. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2004 and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at Lotz Funeral Home on Franklin Road in Roanoke. Donations may be made in Sallie's honor to the New Hope Christian Church Family Life Center or the American Cancer Society.
"Those who believe in me,
even though they die like
everyone else, will live again."
John 11:25
ADKINS, Barbara Leona
Barbara Leona Adkins, age 80, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Creed Fraizer and Willie Ethel Roop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett L. Adkins; a son, Toney C. Adkins; a sister, Ethel Hare; and a brother, Fraizer (Bud) Roop. She is survived by her children, Carroll, Wayne and Eddie Adkins and Jacqueline Loar; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Charlie Adkins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Junice and Elizabeth Roop, Joseph and Ruth Roop, Bob and Bernice Roop, John and Jill Roop; sister-in-law, Beulah Roop; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Weaver, Jr. and Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Adkins family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., 382-2612.
BALLINGER, Bessie Carrina Spence
Bessie Carrina Spence Ballinger, 102, of Willis, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2004 at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.
MARTIN, Mervin Douglas
Mervin Douglas Martin, 68, formerly of Ripplemead, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004 in Citrus Heights, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Pembroke Ward. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of arrangements.
McDANIEL, Thomas Henry
Thomas Henry (Tommy) McDaniel, 77, of Dublin, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
MORGAN, Iva Lillian
Iva Lillian Morgan, formerly of Copper Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2004. At 90 years young, and known for her wittiness, she was a devoted wife and mother of seven children; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday School teacher and a long time faithful member of the Women's Fellowship. Born March 14, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Elizabeth (Betty) Conner. She is preceded in death also by her husband, Robert (Bob) Morgan; three brothers, Lee, Sam and Woodrow Conner; five sisters, Pauline Rakes, Goldie Bartlett, Mabel Poff, Hazel Ferris and Virginia Conner; two sons-in-law, Alton Shaver and Walter (Bob) Poff. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Wilburn Harris (Will) and Diane Morgan of Hardy and Robert (Bobby) and Joan Morgan of Roanoke; and five daughters and three sons-in-law, Ruby Poff, Sylvia and Wayne Wimmer of Salem, Betty Shaver of Roanoke, Phyllis and Richard Phillips of Richmond, Dorma and Lowell Yeatts of Check. She is also survived by four sisters, two brothers-in-law, Dexter Sowers and Bonnie and Arthur Conner of Copper Hill, Velva Harris Davis of Roanoke, Georgianna and Leon Link of Bristol, Tenn. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. We loved her very much and will miss her dearly. The family wishes to especially thank the staff at Raleigh Court Health Care Center for their loving care. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Jim Worline and Rev. Doug Jones officiating. Flowers are welcome, as well as memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Adventa Hospice, Bent Mountain Rescue Squad, or Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
