THE ROANOKE TIMES 3 Tuesday, June 24, 2014 SIMMONS, Eula Savannah Francisco, 96, of Salem, died Monday, June 23. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home. Late Notice OWENS James Homer James Homer (Cotton) Owens, 87, of Salem, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born October 1, 1926, to the late Oscar and Lilly Owen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby J. Owens; daughter, Dreama Kiser; and brothers, Everett Owen, and Bill and Sammy Hubble. Mr. Owens was a proud US Navy Veteran, having fought in WWII. He retired after 34 years with Valleydale Packers in Salem, and later retired again from the Roanoke County School Board and City of Salem Schools. His passion was fox hunting, listening to the dogs run all night, and he loved talking on the phone with his fellow hunters. Family left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Karine and husband Richard Pierce, and Glenda and husband Buddy Bastress; grandchildren, J. Travis Pierce and wife Kristy, and Kristin Rickman and husband Tony; great grandchildren, Kendal and Brendan Pierce, and Caroline Rickman; brother in law, Leon and wife Virgie Jarrett; sisters in law, Billie Lee Jarrett and Gladys Owen; numerous nieces and nephews; and many kind neighbors and friends who always were there for him. The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to Salem Health and Rehab for their caring and compassion during this difficult time. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. An online guestbook is available by visiting www.johnmoakey.com 305 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA • 540-389-5441 OBITUARY INDEX The Roanoke Times categorizes obituary notices by the location where the deceased last resided. Roanoke Valley ROANOKE Bratton, Doris M. Bright, Virginia C. Graham, Mildred A. Jennings, Betty L. LaPrade-Dillon, Michelle R. McCoy, Arthur N. Jr. Myers, Reba W. Wilbourne, Raymond L. SALEM Kesler, Allie F. Owens, James H. VINTON Nicely, Carissa J. Bedford/Franklin BEDFORD Chappelle, Stephen H. Witt, John E. HARDY Crocker, Larry J. ROCKY MOUNT Cook, Virgie E. Robertson, Margaret B. Tanks, Thomas WIRTZ Poindexter, Thomas D. New River Valley BLACKSBURG Marand, Eva CHRISTIANSBURG Butler, Harold D. Cox, Lee R. Davidson, Virginia PULASKI Steffey, Rodney B. RADFORD Armentrout, William A. Bell, Tammy S. State BLAND CO. Brooks, Nellie L. COVINGTON Lowry, Mildred M. GALAX Hill, Agnes C. GLADE SPRING McThenia, David H. GLASGOW Leech, Robert D. Sr. HILLSVILLE Sutphin, Betty L. LEXINGTON Jarvis, Hazel A. LYNCHBURG Jennings, Thomas MARTINSVILLE Clark, Nugine Eggleston, Judson N. MAX MEADOWS Sizemore, Homer J. RICHMOND Meadows, Georgia L. RUSTBURG Thomas, Gregory WOODLAWN Williams, Kanawha L. WYTHEVILLE Hurst, Nellie M. Out-of-State OCALA, FLA. Tinsley, Felde G. ROSWELL, GA. Hurt, Edith S. Paid obituary notices and short free notices are submitted by the funeral home in charge of arrangements. They are not edited by the newsroom. For information on placing an In-Memoriam or Card of Thanks, please call 540-981-3110. Deadline is 2 p.m. the day before desired publication date. In Memoriams KESLER Allie Frances Mowles Allie Frances Mowles Kesler, of Salem, born on April 21, 1912, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 102. She was fiercely independent, an avi d gardener, and a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Salem. Preceding her in death was her husband, John Washington Kesler; son-in-law, Robert W. Charlton; grandson, Richard Allen Light; and granddaughter-in-law, Holly Kesler. Her surviving family includes her children, Carlton Lee Kesler and wife, Jean, Phyllis J. Charlton, and Loretta Ann Light and husband, Wiley; grandchildren, Reuben and Jason Kesler, Steve Charlton, Lisa Glass, Jonathan Charlton, Mary Shelor, Karen Harris, Katie Charlton, and Randy and Roger Light; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rachel Terry, and Viola Stamper; and brother, Kenneth "Boot" Mowles. A special thanks on behal f of the family goes out to the Friendship Manor 2 Sout h staff for their wonderful care. A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will then take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Roger Counts wil l officiate. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Kesler family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. 305 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 540-389-5441 COOK Virgie E. Ms. Virgie E. Cook, 82, o f Rocky Mount, formerly of Chatham, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of the arrangements. In Loving Memory of Kenneth “Spud” WALLACE You will always be our brother, friend and coworker. Rest in peace, brother. You’ll be forever in our hearts. From all of your fellow brothers at work CROCKER Larry Jon Larry Jon Crocker, 76, of Hardy, died Monday, June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, Rocky Mount, 540-334-5151. ROBERTSON Margaret Buckles Margaret Buckles Robertson died Friday, June 20, 2014. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. Roanoke Valley BRATTON Doris M. Wingo Doris M. Wingo Bratton, 83, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Bratton, Sr.; parents, Ernest and Katherine Wingo. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jan L. and Debby Bratton; numerous grandchildren and great - grandchildren; a special cousin, Phyllis Burnette; and special friend, Joyce Dodson. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Mickey Derro w officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel. North Chapel • 540-362-1237 6732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. TANKS Thomas Mr. Thomas Tanks, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Services, Rocky Mount. WITT John Edd J o hn Edd Witt, 71, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443. Bedford-Franklin MYERS Reba White Reba White Myers, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. CHAPPELLE Stephen H. Stephen H. Chappelle, 54 of Bedford and most recently of West Haven, Conn., passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born on Friday, July 31, 1959 in Bedford, a son of the late Frances Kennedy Chappelle and Henry Chappelle of Bedford who survives. He was an employee of Eldorado Tool. In addition to his father, he is survived are his brother, John Chappelle and his sister, Kate Brooks, both of Bedford and his companion, Teri Cannon of West Haven, Conn. The family requests that those wishing to make memorials to consider the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Funeral Services will be private. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. Route 460 West Bedford, Virginia 540-586-3304 New River Valley BRIGHT Virginia Carter Virginia Carter Bright, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Crouch Carter; husband, James M. Bright; brothers, James R. Carter, Raymond D. Carter, William N. Carter, and Roger David Carter; sisters, Mamie Garland, Pearlie Yeatts, and Kathleen Ford. Mrs. Bright retired fro m Appalachian Power Company after many years of service. She was a long time active member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. She is survived by longtime friend and caregiver, Pat Graham and her husband, Clark; and sisters-in-law, Grace Carter and Betty Carter. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, who lovingly called her "Aunt Jenkie", Barbara Thomas, Wanda Talbot, Kathy Mannina, Mark Stephens, Judy Bright, Maria Cobb, and James David Carter; and numerous great- nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge Mrs. Bright's Church Family and AEP Family, who kept in touch and visited her over the years, and the staff of Berkshire Health and Rehab unit 2 for their care. Funeral service will be held at noon, Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Oakey's South Chapel. Her pastors, Tom Lee, Brannon Thompson and Keith Young, will officiate. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. The Family will receive friends on Thursday morning, June 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at Oakey's South Chapel, www.oakeys.com. South Chapel • 540-989-3131 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. BELL Tammy Sue Tammy Sue Bell, 50, of Radford, passed away April 15, 2014. Memorial service Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home, Radford. NICELY Carissa Jeanne Carissa Jeanne Nicely, 22, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel. BUTLER Harold D. Harold D. Butler, 76, of Christiansburg, loving husband, father, grandfather (Poppy), and friend, died on Friday, June 20, 2014. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie E. Butler; daughters, Linda Garcia and husband, Gilbert, of Radford, Va.; Lisa Allison and husband, Greg, of Watsontown, Pa.; and Becky Gabris and husband Jason, of Christiansburg, Va.; granddaughter, Amber Gabris; and brother, William Butler of Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Radford Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Mr. Denni s Morris officiating. Inurnment will be private. South Chapel • 540-989-3131 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. WILBOURNE Raymond Louis Raymond Louis Wilbourne, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully at his hom e surrounded by his family, Sunday, June 22, 2014. Ray was born April 6, 1927 in Roanoke and grew up in both Roanoke and Salem, where he spent many enjoyable days hanging out with “The Lakeside Gang”. He was a natural athlete, played football and ran track for Andrew Lewis High School. While in high school, Ray joined the Navy and served aboard The USS Diamondhead during World War II. Upon returning from the service he graduated from Andrew Lewis and attended Bluefield College. Ray retired from professional life in 1992 as a senior engineering technician. He was a lifelong member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher and sang in the choir. Ray was preceded in death by a dear son, Keith Steven Wilbourne; his parents,Vernon and Marie Wilbourne; sister, Martha Lester; brothers, James (Pinkie) Wilbourne and Thomas (Tommy) Wilbourne. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Finese H. Wilbourne; son, Kent H. Wilbourne and wife Stacey; daughter-in-law, Amanda Wilbourne and husband, David Holladay; two much loved granddaughters, Ruth Ann and Rachel Kay Wilbourne and two step grandchildren, Hannah and Will Holladay. The family would like to give a special thanks to Ray’s caregivers, Lisa Gunter, Amy Carper and the rest of the staff at Carilion Hospice along with Troy Godfrey. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. in Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ray’s memory to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1923 E. Mai n St., Salem, VA 24153. Online condolence may be sent to www.lotzfuneralhome.com. Salem Chapel • 540-389-9208 1330 E. Main Street, Salem, VA LAPRADE-DILLON Michelle Ross M i chelle Ross LaPrade-Dillon, 48, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Mickey Ross Sr.; a brother, Danny Ross; and a nephew, Jason Ross. Michelle worked for many years in the florist business. Surviving are her husband, Robert Dillon; children, David Allen LaPrade and LaTosha J. Harbell and husband Jonathan; grandchildren, John Elswick, Emily Lane and Ella Harbell; mother, Betty Pasley Ross; brother, Mickey Ross, Jr. and wife Judy; sister, Angela White, nephew, Carter White, and sister in law, Barbara Ross. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Ricardo Rodriguez. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home. 540-366-0707. 5160 Peters Creek Road • Roanoke, Va. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY SIMPSON POINDEXTER Thomas Drewery T homas Drewery Poindexter, 73, of Wirtz, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2014 following a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Davis Maxey; father, Kirby Poindexter; sister, Brenda Cunningham; and stepbrother, Joseph Everhart. He is survived by his wife, Janet Poindexter; stepfather, Herbert Maxey; father-in-law, Vernon Crawford; brother/ sister-in-law, VT and Jane Crawford. He is also survived by his special cousins, M.C. and Jackie Davis, Buddy and Angela Davis, Andrew Davis, and Jacob Davis; aunt, Josephine Williams, and niece, nephews and cousins. Thomas (Thomy) served eight years in the United States Army from 1958 to 1966. He was retired fro m Roanoke Fire and EMS (Lieutenant) after working 25 years. He also served his community with the volunteer Fire and EMS departments of Burnt Chimney, Glade Hill, Red Valley and Scruggs. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. o n Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road Roanoke. A graveside service will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road NW Roanoke at 11 a.m. on Friday. Donations can be made to Burnt Chimney Volunteer Fire Department 7300 Booker T. Washington Highway Wirtz, VA 24184. Flowers will also be graciously accepted. North Chapel • 540-362-1237 6732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. GRAHAM Mildred A. Sweeney M i ldred A. Sweeney Graham, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. A funeral service will be Noon Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service. COX Lee Roy L ee Roy Cox, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away on June 21, 2014. Arrangements with Horne Funeral Home & Crematory. MCCOY Arthur Neal Jr. Ar thur Neal McCoy Jr., 84, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. JENNINGS Betty L. Be tt y L. Jennings, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. roanoke.com/obituaries Find the most helpful resources for the most difficult times.