THE ROANOKE TIMES 3Wednesday, June 4, 2014

In Memoriams

In Loving Memory ofCurtis Lacy

HOGANHappy 90th Birthday!!

We know your heavenly birthdaywill be your best ever.

Just remember we still love youon your birthday and forever.

Love, Ken, Susan, and Cathy

Roanoke Valley

BONNER

DennisD e n n i s B o n n e r , 5 5 , o f

Roanoke, passed away Friday,May 30, 2014. Celebration oflife 6 to 8 p.m. WednesdayJune 4, 2014 at Oakey's SouthChapel.

BROWNAngela Dannette

Angela Dannette Brown, 52,of Roanoke, passed awayM o n d a y , J u n e 2 , 2 0 1 4 .A r r a n g e m e n t s b yHamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

BUCHANANJohn D.

J o h n D . B u c h a n a n , o fRoanoke, passed away onMonday, June 2, 2014. Funeralservices will be held 10 a.m.on Wednesday, June 4, 2014at Oakey's North Chapel.

BURKERTWilliam George

W i l l i a m G e o r g e ( B i l l )Burkert, age 79, of Blue Ridge,died Saturday, May 31, 2014.

Bill was known as an avidlifelong Green Bay Packersf a n . H e w a s a l o n g t i m em e m b e r o f S t . M a r k ' sEpiscopal Church where hewas a member of the choirand also formed the Men'sFellowship Group. Bill spent25 years in various areas ofhigher education. He laterfinished his career after 20y e a r s a s a C o u n s e l o r f o rBotetourt Correctional.

He was preceded in deathb y h i s w i f e , V i c k i . B i l l i ssurv ived by a brother , A lBurkert and wife Irene; onedaughter, Angela Watermanand husband Bryan; one son,Michael Burkert and wifeJosie; a granddaughter, DaniRaulerson and a grandson,Jaden Burkert. Also, manyother relatives, friends, andcaretakers.

A memorial service will bec o n d u c t e d a t S t . M a r k ' sEp iscopal Church 11 a .m.Thursday, June 5, 2014 withThe Rev. Stephen Stanleyofficiating. In lieu of flowers,memorials may be made tothe Read Mountain Fire andRescue Co. 12, 43 EastparkDrive, Roanoke, VA 24019 ort o S t . M a r k ' s E p i s c o p a lC h u r c h , 2 2 1 S . R o a n o k eStreet, Fincastle, VA 24090.The family will receive friendsfrom 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8p.m. Wednesday, June 4 atO a k e y ' s E a s t C h a p e l .Arrangements by Oakey'sEast Chapel and Crematory( 5 4 0 - 9 7 7 - 3 9 0 9 ) . O n l i n econdolences can be made atwww.oakeys.com.

East Chapel • 540-977-39095188 Cloverdale Rd., Roanoke, Va.

HOLLANDCharles A. Jr.

Charles A. (Buddy) HollandJr., 75, of Roanoke, passedaway unexpectedly TuesdayJune 3, 2014. He is precededi n d e a t h b y h i s p a r e n t s ,Charles Sr. and Reba Holland;and two sisters. Buddy retiredfrom Art Printing Company.

Survivors include his sisterFaye Wheeler; several nieces,nephews; great-nieces andgreat-nephews.

Funeral services will be held2 p.m. Thursday at Oakey'sVinton Chapel with Rev. JohnFox officiating. Interment willfollow in Mt. View Cemetery,Vinton. The family will receivef r i e n d s f r o m 6 t o 9 p . m .Wednesday at the funeralhome.

Vinton Chapel • 540-982-2221627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Va.

LEE

Christine Maze MeadowsChristine Maze Meadows Lee, 87, of Bent Mountain, passed

away Saturday evening, May 31, 2014 at Lewis Gale Hospital.She was born July 2, 1926, to William Meadows and NaomiLloyd Meadows.

Christine was a faithful member of Mount Union Church ofthe Brethren on Bent Mountain for 50 years. She was aseamstress for Halmode Apparel; retiring with 35 years ofservice.

Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Francis"Frank" B. Lee Sr.; an infant son; a daughter, Betty Francis Lee;son, Francis B. Lee Jr.; and a great-grandson, Jason DeanThacker.

Surviving are her daughters and their spouses, John andBecky Haynes of Vinton, Cathie and Dickie Ray Cunningham ofTexas, Amy and Gary Sherr of Bent Mountain, Tina and WaylandBurnette of Copper Hill; grandchildren and their spouses,Annette Cooper, John Haynes Jr., Doug and Cheryl Altis, Dawnand Brett Christie, Joey and Carla Peery, Jesse Jefcoat, KarenGist, Terri Guglielmino; great- grandchildren, Cameron Cooper,Jay Haynes and Jennifer Blankenship, Ashley Altis, Austin Altis,Caleb Altis, Grace Altis, Jacob Altis, Shea Roberts, DarionRoberts, Franki Peery, Cody Peery, Cole Jefcoat, ZacharyJ ef c o at , M y a J e f c o at , Ev an G i s t ; th r ee g r eat -g r eat -grandchildren, Jay Paul Haynes, Gabriel Gomez, ZacharyBlankenship; close family friends, P.J. Henry, Diane Graybill andRobin Baker.

Funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, June 4, 2014at Oakey's South Chapel, Pastor Greg Fleshman will officiateand interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The familywill receive friends on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, www.oakeys.com.

South Chapel • 540-989-3131 • 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va.

THOMPSONBetty R.

Betty R. Thompson, 76, ofGoodview and formerly ofSalem, passed away Saturday,M a y 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 . A f u n e r a lservice will be held at 2 p.m.on Wednesday, June 4, 2014at Oakey's East Chapel.

WIDRIGReagan Brynn

Reagan Brynn Widrig, 9 years old, of Christiansburg, finishedhis life here on earth and went to be with the Lord on June 1,2014. Reagan's parents are Chris and Cathy Widrig ofChristiansburg.

Reagan was the fourth born of five children. He was namedafter the "Great Communicator". Although he could not speakhe communicated in every way. He was pure love, so gentle andfull of joy when he played with his toys that had lights andmusic. Reagan was absolutely loved and adored by his foursiblings Jordan Widrig, Savannah Widrig, Tristian Widrig, andMicaiah Widrig. He will always be a part of them and they willnever forget all the memories that they shared. He will foreverbe our little President.

Reagan's maternal grandparents are Jerry and Etta Conley ofNarrows, Va.; paternal grandparents are Jerry and Tina Widrigof Panama City, Fla., and Jan Lafon of Blacksburg, Va. Theyshared many memories with Reagan that will never beforgotten. Reagan had a very special aunt, Lisa Conley Tyree ofNarrows, Va. She loved him without measure and would doanything for him that he needed. Another special aunt isClaudine Thompson of Morganton, N.C. Also, special uncle andaunt, Scott and Annette Widrig of Pembroke, Va. and uncle B.J.Lafon of Blacksburg, Va. A very special friend of Reagan's,Regina Smith of Newport, Va, has touched our lives in so manyways. She helped take care of Reagan on many occasions. Heloved her so much as she did him. There are so many greataunts, uncles, cousins and friends that were a big part of ourlives and Reagan's.

Reagan attended school at Belview Elementary where he wastouched by so many and taught so many. His team loved andcared for him and never gave up on him. Their encouragementand love helped him accomplish things that we never thoughthe would be able to do. Special thanks to Jean Cochran andThelma Harrison for taking such good care of him there. Reaganattended the Radford Church of Christ. He had so much loveand support from everyone there. He also had many loved onesfrom area congregations as well, west side Church of Christ,Salem, Va., Christiansburg, Pulaski and Pearisburg Church ofChrist. Reagan will never be forgotten. He taught us so muchabout living in his short life…he taught us to never give up, to bestrong and courageous, to love more, enjoy the little things, andto be content in whatever state we are in Phillipians 4:11.

We miss you so, so much and we look forward to beingreunited with you again in God's Kingdom. WE LOVE YOU!Momma, Daddy and "The President's Cabinet".

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 6, 2014 at 2p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Mr. John Croftand Mr. Rudolph Shelburne officiating. Interment will follow inthe Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family willreceive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the McCoyFuneral Home 150 Country Club Dr. SW, Blacksburg, Va.

150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, VA • 540-552-3211

FUNERAL HOME, INC

with Crematory

SIZER

Ronald HillRona ld Hi l l S izer , 75, of

Troutville, passed away May31, 2014 at Roanoke MemorialHospital with his daughters byhis side.

Born in Baltimore, Md., hew a s t h e s o n o f t h e l a t eEdward S izer and Beu lahS i z e r . I n a d d i t i o n t o h i sparents, he is preceded indeath by his son, Todd Sizer;and a sister, Barbara Hartman.Ron was retired from NolandCo. where he worked for 40y e a r s . H e w a s a B r a n c hManager in Chattanooga,Tenn. and then moved back toRoanoke and f in ished h iscareer as a District Managerover several states. After anearly retirement, he became astay at home dad, which washis favorite job of all.

R o n i s s u r v i v e d b y t w odaughters, Teal Haven (Ray)of Chattanooga, Tenn. andSarah Sizer; nieces, nephews,a n d c o u s i n s i n t h eChesapeake/Virginia Beacharea; and his dog, Sady.

Ron was a faithful memberof Daleville Baptist Church.He enjoyed his Sunday schoolfriends and his presence andprayers will be missed. Ron'sfavorite hobby was fishingwhich he enjoyed with hislifelong friend, Lester Bell. Hewas also a member of theRotary Club for many years.

Funeral Services will be held2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014at Oakey's North Chapel .Burial will follow at Blue RidgeMemorial Gardens. The familywill receive friends one hourp r i o r t o t h e s e r v i c e .Arrangements by Oakey'sN o r t h C h a p e l . O n l i n econdolences can be made atwww.oakeys.com.

North Chapel • 540-362-12376732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va.

New River ValleyGRAVES

William Arthur Sr.William Arthur Graves Sr.,

90, of Salem, passed awaySunday, June 1, 2014. He wasborn May 1, 1924 in BottomCreek, McDowel l County,West, VA to the late Jamesand Mary Lou Graves. He waspreceded in death by a son,J a m e s C . G r a v e s , a n d 1 0siblings.

Survivors include his wife,Amy B . Graves ; ch i ldren ,Cecelia Hickman, Jacqueline( N a t h a n i e l ) T h o m p s o n ,William A. Graves Jr., Arthur( K e l l y ) G r a v e ; b r o t h e r s ,Garnett (Helen) Graves, andBernard Graves; and sister,K a t i e S a u n d e r s ; f i v egrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles,cousins, other relatives andfriends.

A funeral service will beheld 1 p.m., Thursday, June 5,2 0 1 4 a t S t . P a u l U n i t e dMethodist Church with PastorCarol Carter officiating. Burialwill be held in the SouthwestVirginia Veterans Cemetery.The family will receive friendsone hour prior to the service.Friends may call at SerenityWednesday, noon to 6 p.m.for viewing.

Special thanks is extendedto the Sa lem VA Medica lCenter, Hospice Unit Bldg. 2,3rd Floor for your excellentcare.

Arrangements by SerenityFuneral Home and CremationService.

126 Gilmer Ave NW, Roanoke540-345-9100

“Affordable Service with Dignity and Distinction”

GOAD

Matthew StevenMatthew Steven Goad, our

beloved son, 30, of Roanoke,passed away on Monday, June2, 2014. He was preceded indeath by his sister, LauraJ u s t i n e G o a d ; h i s a u n t ,C a r o l y n H a y m o r e ;grandparents, Willard C. andBarbara Goad; grandfathers,Gerald L. Lamb Sr. and GeorgeD. Scott.

H e i s s u r v i v e d b y h i sparents, Steve and SandraLamb Goad; grandmother,Deloris Scott. He also leavesbehind beloved uncles, aunts,and cousins.

In lieu of flowers the familyrequests donations be madet o A n g e l s o f A s s i s i 4 1 5Campbell Ave SW RoanokeVirginia 24016. The family willreceive friends Thursday, June5, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. atS i m p s o n F u n e r a l H o m e .Arrangements by SimpsonFuneral Home & Crematory.(540) 366-0707.

5160 Peters Creek Road • Roanoke, Va.

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

SIMPSON

DOWDYDora Jane Williston

Dora Jane Williston Dowdy,age 78, of Christiansburg,died Monday, June 2, 2014, atL e w i s G a l eHospital-Montgomery.

She was born in Charleston,W.Va. on March 5, 1936. Shejoined the love of her life, herhusband, Robert H. Dowdy;her father, Lorenzo Williston;h e r m o t h e r , A n n a B e l lCampbell Taylor; her sister,Peggy Wil l iston; stepson,Scotty Wayne Dowdy. Shewas a member of CambriaPentecostal Holiness Church.

S h e i s s u r v i v e d b y h e rdaughters and son-in-law,K a t h r y n S m i t h , K a r e nQuesenberry, Pam and LarryCriner, Tina Harris, ReneeSmith, all of Christiansburg;stepdaughter, Doris Ann King;sons and daughters-in-law,Brian and Susan Smith, Danieland Santana Dowdy, all ofChristiansburg; stepsons,Robert L. Dowdy and MichaelS. Dowdy; 12 grandchildren;nine stepgrandchildren; 15great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters,Virgin ia Jarre l ls , DorothyR o b i n s o n , D o n n a S m i t h ;brothers, James Williston,Dow Junior Williston, CharlesEdward Williston.

Funeral services wi l l beconducted Friday, June 6,2014 at 11 a.m. in the CambriaPentecostal Holiness Churchwith the Rev. Jerry Shepherda n d R e v . C l a y t o n K i p p sofficiating. Interment wil lf o l l o w i n t h e R o s e l a w nM e m o r i a l G a r d e n s ,Christiansburg. The family willreceive friends from 6 to 8p.m. Thursday evening at theMcCoy Funeral Home 150C o u n t r y C l u b D r . S W ,Blacksburg.

150 Country Club Drive, S.W.Blacksburg, VA • 540-552-3211

FUNERAL HOME, INC

with Crematory

WECKSTEIN

Gloria B.Gloria B. Weckstein, 88, of

Roanoke, died Monday, June2, 2014. Funeral service atBeth Israel Synagogue Friday,June 6, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.Arrangements by Oakey'sR o a n o k e C h a p e l ,540-982-2100.

WILLIAMSJames Brady

James Brady Williams, 92,o f S a l e m , p a s s e d a w a yMonday, June 2, 2014. Familywill receive friends Thursday,June 5, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m.at Lotz Funeral Home Salem.

Bedford-Franklin

HUNLEY

Barbara DillonBarbara Dillon Hunley, 79, of

Rocky Mount, died Tuesday,June 3, 2014. Arrangementsby Flora Funeral Service &Cremat ion Center , RockyMount.

HANCOCKJanice Marie

Janice Marie Hancock, 63, ofR o a n o k e , p a s s e d a w a yT h u r s d a y , M a y 2 9 , 2 0 1 4 .F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s 2 p . m .Thursday, June 5, 2014, in theHamlar-Curtis Chapel.

LOVELACEBarry Wood

Barry Wood Lovelace, ofBoones Mill, passed away May31, 2014. Celebration of lifeservice at Red Valley UnitedM e t h o d i s t C h u r c h o nSaturday, June 7, 2014 at 1p.m. Arrangements by FloraFuneral Service.

HUTCHERSONReginald K.

Reginald K. Hutcherson, 84,of Roanoke, passed awayM o n d a y , J u n e 2 , 2 0 1 4 .Arrangements by Oakey'sR o a n o k e C h a p e l ,540-982-2100.

SCHILLINGJames D.

James D. (Jimmy) Schilling,64, of Hardy, passed awayS u n d a y , J u n e 1 , 2 0 1 4 .Memorial service at noon onWednesday, June 4, 2014 atOakey's Vinton Chapel.

SMITH

Howard WilliamHoward William Smith, 51,

of Roanoke, passed away June2, 2014. Arrangements byFamily Choice Funerals andCremations,www.familychoicefunerals.com.

NEWBROUGH

Marianne PatriciaMar ianne Patricia (Watson)

Newbrough, of Salem, passedaway Sunday, June 1, 2014. Massof Christian burial at Our Lady ofPerpetual Help Catholic Church,Salem, on Wednesday, June 4,2014 at 11 a.m. Arrangements byJohn M. Oakey & Son.

SOUTHALL Billy Wayne

Billy Wayne Southall, 71, ofBoones Mil l , passed awayS a t u r d a y , M a y 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 .F u n e r a l s e r v i c e 1 p . m .Wednesday, June 4, 2014,from Conner-Bowman FuneralChapel.

ROATENBERRY

Allen IraAllen Ira Roatenberry, 64, of

Troutville, died Friday, May30, 2014. Services honoringAllen's l i fe wil l be 11 a.m.Wednesday, at Rader FuneralH o m e , D a l e v i l l e ,540-992-1212.

RUTHERFORDMichael Carey

Michael Carey Rutherford,67, of Christiansburg, passedaway Saturday, May 31, 2014.Funeral services Wednesday,June 4, 2014 at noon at theM u l l i n s F u n e r a l H o m e i nRadford .

VIERVirginia H.

V i r g i n i a H . V i e r , 7 8 , o fR o a n o k e , p a s s e d a w a y ,M o n d a y , J u n e 2 , 2 0 1 4 .Arrangements by SimpsonFuneral Home & Crematory,(540)366-0707.

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