6 THE ROANOKE TIMES Sunday, October 26, 2014obituaries Bedford-Franklin ro an ok e. co bi tu ar ie A LL AT Find a funeral home in your area, order flowers, create a guestbook and more. Garnette Radford Lakes, 97, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace G. Lakes; and brothers, Hannon and Osborne Radford.
Mrs. Lakes was a retired manager for Catos, and she was amember of Grace United Methodist Church. She is survived by her nephew, Donald Radford and his wife, B.J. and their family of Geneva N.Y. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m.
at the graveside at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, October 28, 2014. The Rev. E.E. Jones will officiate. In lieu of flowers please consider a favorite charity.
Arrangements by North Chapel, www.oakeys. com. LAKES Garnette Radford Lanvan (TrulyWonderful) Reid, 86, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. He was born on December 28, 1927, to the late Nelson and Hazel Reid in Buchanan, Va. Lanvan was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of High Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by his aunt, Mabel Burks; devoted cousin, Louise Sledd, both of Buchanan, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ulas N.
Broady officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will be held in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2014, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
REID Lanvan Shanna Grace Weekly, 35, of Roanoke, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. She was born on December 28, 1978. She was the daughter of Karen and Dan Curtis of Roanoke, and Bill and Kathy Weekly of She was the mother of Peyton Weekly and Abby Boling, both of Barboursville, W.Va.; sister of Lauren and Ashley Curtis of Roanoke, and Lindsey Baker of Washington state; granddaughter of Mayfair Justice of Milton, W.Va., and Helen Weekly of Barboursville, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, and paternal grandfather, Glen Weekly of AMemorial Servicewill beheld at a later time. Arrangements by John M.
Oakey Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va. WEEKLY Shanna Grace Michael A. Johnson, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church on Brambleton Avenue. Michael is survived by his brothers, Rick Johnson and his wife, Meg, Randy Johnson; nephew Hunter T. Johnson; niece Lindy Dalton and her husband, Dee; great-nieces Cora and Finley Dalton; and many friends. JOHNSON Michael A. Chantal Kamikazi Ndikuriyo, infant, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2014, at FairViewCemetery. Arrangements by Roanoke Chapel, Roanoke, 540-982-2100. NDIKURIYO Chantal Kamikazi Joe Wayland Himes, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. He was receded in death by his parents, B.E.
and Neva Himes. He was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. Joe was born in Hominy, and grew up in Seminole, Okla. Serving inthe United States Air Force during the Korean War, he was transferred to Roanokefor his tour of duty. There he met his wife of 61 years, Erma Campbell Himes.
Hecompleted his education at Virginia Tech where he was president of Alpha KappaPsi (business fraternity) and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. He retired at theage of 55, in 1985, from Shenandoah Life Insurance Company where he was a VicePresident and Controller. Joe and Erma enjoyed many hours at their vacation homeon Smith Mountain Lake. He is also survived by his daughters, Kendall Himes Preas and husband, J.C., KerryHimes Irvin and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Caroline and Harry Preas; also fourIrvin step- grandchildren and two Irvin step-great grandchildren residing in his brother, Gerald G. Himes and wife, Johnna in Tulsa, as well as ahost of other nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will be held Noon onMonday, October 26,2014, from Grandin Court Baptist Church with Dr. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Charles Krause officiating. Interment will be private. A reception will follow the memorial service at the church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church Organ Fund or Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements South Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.oakeys.com.. HIMES Joe Wayland John Gregory Reed, 56, of Salem, known as Greg to friends and family, died suddenly and unexpectedly Friday, October 24, 2014, serving the community he loved. Born in Lafayette, Indiana in 1958, he was preceded in death by his father, John Everett Reed and mother, Marlene Bouse Reed.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Ritter Reed; sons, Joseph Cinquemani, Kaleb Reed, and Chance Reed of Salem; his sister, Teresa Parry and husband, Tim Parry and their daughter, Bess Platt and husband, Stephen Platt; daughter, Brooke Parry and son, Jacob Parry and wife Kelly; sister, Judi Reed Anderson and her husband, Paul Anderson, and sons, Drew, Tyler, and Blake. Greg earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1980. He spent themajority of his career as a utility engineer for the City of Roanoke and the Western Virginia Water Authority, where he served as Director of Engineering Services. He was a fearless and adventurous soul who loved to run, hang-glide, ride motorcycles, hike, ski and camp.
He rode across America by bicycle when he was only 18. Greg was also driven, competing in many marathons, triathlons, and century bicycle races. He overcame a serious battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma andwas an 18 year cancer survivor. He was a loving husband, devoted father, kind big brother, committed friend, excellent engineer, and dedicated public servant. A godly man in the best sense, he was ever humble, deeply faithful, and never passive.
He worked tirelessly to help others in need or to do whatever was needed at his beloved West SalemBaptist Church. Greg had awarmgenuine smile and was not just friendly, but a true friend to so many. He was ready for heaven, but none herewere ready for him to leave us. Hewill be greatly missed. Arrangements will be handled by John M.
Oakey Son, 305 Roanoke Blvd, SalemVA, with visitation onWednesday, October 29, 2014 from7 to9p.m. andonThursdayOctober 30, 2014 from noon to 2 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday atWest Salem Baptist Church, 500 Turner Road, Salem VA 24153. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to the Ugandan Orphanage Fund, West Salem Baptist Church.
REED John Gregory Reginia Gale Perkins, 47, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. Celebration of Life will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Mill Mountain Overlook near the nature area. PERKINS Reginia Gale Myron Harry Pickard, 88, of Vinton, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Vinton Chapel.
PICKARD Myron Harry Darlene M. Widener, 70, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014. Arrangements by Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. WIDENER Darlene M. Herbert (Pete) Tolley, 75, of Vinton, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel, Vinton, 343-4986. TOLLEY Herbert Marion R. Wheary, 92, of Roanoke, died Saturday, October 25, 2014. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
WHEARY Marion R. Edward Davis Welch, 54, of Montvale, passed away, on Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born on April 1, 1960, a son of William E. Welch and the late Evelyn Dooley Welch. In addition to his father, he is also survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and Eddie Scott, Nancy and Louie Crouch; two brothers and sister-in-law, Curtis D.
Welch, Jesse and Lisa Grubb; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and also a special friend, Andy Nester. Davis will be sadly missed for his mechanic and body work, and his special love for building race cars. A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. on Monday, October 27, 2014, at East Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in the Montvale Presbyterian Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Arrangements by East Chapel Funeral Home. WELCH Edward Davis Carrington Holloway, 77, of Rocky Mount, died Friday, October 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn SueHolloway; parents, John andAnnieMayHolloway; brothers and sister, JohnHenry Holloway, George Thomas Holloway, William Holloway and Elizabeth Holloway.
Surviving are his children, Cindy Blackwell (Kenneth), James Michael Holloway (Vickie), Jeffrey Holloway (Martha), Anthony Holloway and friend, Wanda, Mark Dwayne Holloway; grandchildren, Michaela, Daniel, Cory, Cole, Krystal, Chelsea (Nick), Koby Mother, Lisa Levisy); great- grandson, Kaleb; sister-in-law, Judy Holloway; many nieces; and nephews including Linda and Ronnie Altice; other family members and friends. Memorial services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2014 with Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice or Henry Fork Church of the Brethren. His familywill receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.
HOLLOWAY Carrington Madaline J. Hodges, 100, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the home of Joe and Beverly Rutter. She was a member of Fairview Church of the Brethren where she served as a Deaconess and Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Hodges was born on October 14, 1914, a daughter of the late James O.
and Annie S. Jordan; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alvin two brothers; four sisters; one daughter, Elsie Young; two sons-in- law; and one great-great-granddaughter. Surviving are her daughters, Francis H. Broce (Jim), Rebecca H. Preston (Alvah), Betty H.
Hall, Billie H. Hodges, Patricia H. Law (Lewis), Doris H. Buckner (Fred) and Helen H. Bennett (Jimmy).
She is also survived by one sister, Doris J. Cumbie and many nieces; and nephews. In addition she is survived by 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral Serviceswill be conducted fromLynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home Chapel, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. with Pastors Jeff Wray and Doug Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hodges Family Cemetery on Falcon Ridge Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be made to Fairview Church of the Brethren, Thomas Young, 60 Belmont Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Joe and Beverly Rutter for the wonderful care shown and given to their mother. The family respectfully requests no food.
Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount. www.lynchconnerbowman.com HODGES Madaline Kathryn Imogene Bump Shay, 85, of Hardy, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Monterey, on April 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Harold Bump andMildred Gill Bump. Kathryn was a communicant of Resurrection Catholic Church. She also retired from Corning Corporation with 28 years of service as the Process Engineering Secretary.
Kathryn and her husband, Clint, moved to the SML area in 1984 establishing the Holland-Duncan Bed and Breakfast which later made the National and State Historical Registry. She devoted much of her time to the establishment of several local charity events and causes through Resurrection Catholic Church; Joyous Junk, Wednesday Club, the annual golf outing, and many churchmusical events. She spent timewith the Discovery Shop at SML, and various other local gift shops. Kathryn was also an active member of the Franklin County Bicentennial Committee. She enjoyed decorating and antique restoration as well.
Kathryn is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 38 years, George Clinton Shay; three step children, Lucinda Justice of Lancaster, Robert Shay and his wife, Suzanne of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Stephen Shay of Chatham; seven step grandchildren, Jeff Marshall and his wife, Elaine, Tom Downey, Pat Downey, Michael Shay, Taylor Shay, Eric Merola and his wife, Kate, and P.J. Merola; three great-grandchildren, Megan Marshall, Noah Marshall, and Carter Shay; five nieces, Debi Brown, MelodyVance, Alice Smith, Mellie Pouwels and Bibi Miller; two nephews, Eric Bump and Joe Pouwels; a brother-in- law, Dr. JohnVillahermosa; andmany friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made to Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Moneta, VA, 24121, The Discovery Shop at SML, 400 Scruggs Moneta, VA 24121, and American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Ste 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 3 P.M., Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Resurrection Catholic Church with Father Salvador officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. To send condolences online, please visit www. tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, (540) 721-9375. SHAY Kathryn Imogene Bump.
