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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Ruth Johnson Aston
Ruth Johnson Aston of Laurel, Md., died March 13, 1999. She was the daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Johnson of Altavista.
She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Grimes, Linda Aston and Kathy Bartolomeo and two grandsons, Michael and James Bartolomeo; a sister, Mary Johnson and a brother, William D. Johnson. She was a world traveler and a founding member of the University United Methodist church and retired from Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.
memorial service will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Research Center, Georgetown University, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, D.C. 20007.
Louise Dunn Barger
APPOMATTOX — Louise Dunn Barger, 79, of Rt. 5, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in the Appomattox Health Care Center. She was the wife of Henry T. Barger for 61 years.
Born in Bland County, July 7, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Lena T. and Charles M. Dunn. She was a member of Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marlene B. Simpson and Mrs. Rebekah B. Burke and her husband, William A. (Bill) all of Appomattox; a son, Robert M. Barger and his wife, Marlene of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Kendall (Nancy) Minnick of Bristol, Mrs. Hugh (Ruth) Lewis of McDonough, Ga., Mrs. Kermit (Margaret) Mustard of Pulaski, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999 in Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Lanny Howe and the Rev. Millard Stimpson.
The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Burke on State Route 641.
The family suggest those wishing to make memorials to consider the Appomattox Court House Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Appomattox County Vol. Rescue Squad or the Central Virginia Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, Va. 24505.
Robinson Funeral Home is serving Mrs. Barger’s family.
Ruth Elizabeth Beemer
Ruth Elizabeth Beemer, 87, of Lynchburg, died Friday, March 19, 1999, at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Beemer was born Oct. 6, 1911, in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Judson Beemer and the late Gladys Goff Beemer. She was a member of First Christian Church and a retired employee of Charles Dept. Store and Pearsons Drug Store.
She is survived by her niece, E. Louise Beemer Cheatham of Lynchburg, and a cousin, Charles M. Beemer of Mannassas.
She is preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Beemer Sprouse and a brother, Charles E. Beemer.
A funeral service will conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, 1999, at First Christian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Roger W. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424
Edward Franklin Burch
Edward Franklin Burch, 73, of Monroe, (Amherst Co.), died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, in Lynchburg Hospital.
He was born March 12, 1926, in Amherst County, son of the late Howard Tallie Burch and Allie Davis Burch. He was a life-long member of Oronoco Church of The Brethren, a charter member of Pedlar Volunteer Fire Dept. and a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. He retired from the Virginia Dept. of Transportation after 28 years of service.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Lowrene Wilmer.
He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Smith Burch; three brothers, McKinley Burch and David Burch, both of Buena Vista, Emery Burch of Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Rosa Bradley of Amherst Co., Jean Argenbright of Roanoke, and Rachel Bowyer of Hurt.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Oronoco Brethren Church, with the Rev. Arnold Bradley and the Rev. Kenneth Payne Officiating. Burial will follow in Alwood Cemetery in Amherst County.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 1999, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pedlar Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad or Oronoco Brethren Church.
Ret. Sgt. Henry B. Camm Jr.
Ret. Sgt. Henry B. Camm Jr., 44, of Killeen, Texas, departed this life Monday, March 15, 1999 at a Temple hospital.
He was born July 2, 1954 in Lynchburg, the son of Mrs. Jeanette Camm and the late Henry Benjamin Camm Sr. and he was the husband of Mrs. Cynthia Camm. Camm lived in Killeen, Texas area for 13 years. He worked as a counselor at Cedar Crest Hospital in Belton. He retired from the U.S. Army with 15 years of service, during which time he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon Driver and Mechanic Badge and Expert Rifle Badge.
He served as Tiler for Jno G. Lewis Lodge No. 622, a member of Mount Sinai Chapter No. 42, the treasurer for South Central Texas Commandery No. 37 and the commander-in-chief of Central Texas Consistory No. 306 from 1995 to 1996. He was elevated to Grand inspector General of the 33rd Degree of the Scottish Rite in Oct., 1996, the highest honor in the organization. He most recently served as Illustrious Potentate of Nubia Temple 191.
Camm was a member of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of Mystic Shrine, which awarded him the Legion of Honor award. He was a member of the Harge Commander of the Rite. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9191 and Disabled American Veterans.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by four sons, D’Havelon Cardwell of Roanoke, Naamdi Camm of Fort Bragg, N.C., Dexter Lee and Robert Williams both of Killeen, Texas; a brother, James E. Camm of Fairbanks, Alaska; three sisters, Deborah Ware of Madison Heights, Margie E.C. Jones of Virginia Beach and Angelia Crummie of Fort Campbell, Ky.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at White Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cobbs officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Burial Park. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Mrs. Jeanette Camm, 609 Cedar Crest Drive, Madison Heights and other times from 7-8 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at the church.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Edith Conner Haskins
Edith Conner Haskins, 77, of Chatham, died Friday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Greenbay Christian Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Lacy Hill
Mr. Lacy Hill of Nathalie, died in Brookneal Thursday. Funeral announcement will be given later by Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal.
Paul James Jarnow
Paul James Jarnow, 85, of Bedford, died Thursday, March 18, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Armeta S. Jordan
Armeta S. Jordan, formerly of Appomattox, departed this life Friday morning in Avante Nursing Home.
Born in Buckingham County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Minne Walker Spencer. She was the wife of the late Rev. Nelson R. Jordan.
She is survived by a daughter, Carsue Miller, 10 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, 1113 Hollins Street.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Warren George Layne
LONG ISLAND — Warren George Layne, 77, of 4138 Buffalo Road, Long Island, died Friday morning, March 19, 1999 in the Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston.
Born in Pittsylvania County, March 2, 1922, he was the son of the late Jimmy Layne and Mrs. Ora Lovelace Layne. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Booker, Walter, Arby and Robert Layne and three sisters, Mrs. Victoria Graves, Mrs. Madeline Hubbard and Ms. Mary Madeline Layne. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by B.G.F. in Altavista and was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church where he served as a member of the Mt. Airy Male Chorus.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Layne of the residence; one son, Jessie Layne and his wife, Beverley of Nathalie; one daughter, Barbara Pannell and her husband, Donnie Pannell Sr. of Brookneal; three brothers, James (J.D.) Layne of Gretna, Jimmy Layne of Nathalie and Joe Layne of Long Island; five sisters, Mrs. Erma Barbour of Gretna, Mrs. Cora Barbour and Mrs. Marie Patrick both of Nathalie, Mrs. Ruby Hall of Long Island and Mrs. Edith Watson of Newark, Del., six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday from the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, Gretna by the Rev. R.P. King with burial in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Sunday.
Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Lacy L. Morris
Lacy L. Morris departed this life Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Md. He was the devoted husband of Mrs. Irene J. Morris. Devoted father of Gail B. Holmes, Lealand C., Phillip E. and Rodney E. Morris. Brother of Pearl Robinson, Geraldine Butts, Ruby Wilkins, Violet Preston, Russell and Levi Morris. Eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive him.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Stewart Funeral Home, 4001 Benning Road, N.E., Washington. Interment will be in the Washington National Cemetery.
Courtesy of Community Funeral Home.
Bessie Mae Payne Moyer
Bessie Mae Payne Moyer, 86, of Gladys, departed this life Friday, March 19, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born June 23, 1912 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin Payne and Bessie Woodall Payne and her devoted stepmother, Minerva Walker Payne. Bessie was twice married, first to the late John Edward Kabler and then to the late Clyde Herbert Moyer. She was a member of the Wesleybury United Methodist Church for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Anna Mae Kabler of Gladys; two sons, John Frederick Kabler and his wife, Carolyn of Louisville, Ky. and Thomas Harvey Kabler of Gladys; four brothers, John Mosby Payne of Md., James Payne and his wife, Elsie of North Augusta, S.C., Thomas B. Payne Jr. and his wife, Dell and Russell Rudolph Payne (half brother) all of Altavista; one sister, Jean Sarno and her husband, Ralph of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Sophia Mae Kabler and John Russell Kabler; one great-granddaughter, Nataleigh Elizabeth Kabler and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, James Edward Kabler; three brothers, Irvin Payne, Clayton Payne and Calvin Payne and two sisters, Thelma Scott and Mildred McKinney.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999 in Wesleybury United Methodist Church by the Rev. Judith Carlson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys.
Laura Adkins Osborne
Laura Adkins Osborne, 90, of Blairs, died Friday. Funeral services 4 p.m. Sunday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
Margaret Peters Wiatt
Margaret Peters Wiatt of Monroe, departed this life Friday, March 19, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Further notification will appear later.
Thomas William Zimmerman
Thomas William Zimmerman of Lynchburg, died Friday in McGuire Va. Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory chapel, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405.
Pearl Lucado Baxandall
Pearl Lucado Baxandall, 88, of 409 Euclid Avenue, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Percy Baxandall.
Born in Appomattox County, Sept. 27, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Kate and Edward L. Lucado. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sisters, Mabel White of Keysville, Nelda Garrett and her husband, Nathan and Ruby Reynolds and her husband, Harold all of Appomattox; one brother, Alton Lucado and his wife, Mary of Appomattox; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Lucado of Keysville and Eleanora Lucado of Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Page and three brothers, Homer, Eddie and Calvin Lucado.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Jim Bunce with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home.
Florence Calder
Florence Calder, 92, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She had resided for the past several years at Westminster-Canterbury.
Born in Ridgeway, Pa., she was a graduate of Eastman and Julliard Schools of Music and pursued a lifelong musical career in voice and piano. Mrs. Calder, known professionally as Florence Vickland, has been a Lynchburg resident for 49 years, retiring as Professor of Music from Randolph-Macon in 1975 after 25 years.
She is survived by one son, Howard Calder of Denver, Colo. and several grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Frances Reynolds Cox
Mary Frances Reynolds Cox, 88, of 210 Flynn Street, Gladys, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Camelot Hall of Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Jack R. Cox.
Born July 9, 1910 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Samson Reynolds and Fannie Ellington Reynolds. She was a member of Wesleybury United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Jack T. Cox of Lynch Station and Sam N. Cox of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Mary C. Flynn of Gladys, Emily C. Simmons of Danville and Ruby C. Viar of Gladys; two sisters, Carrie R. Gallier and Sadie R. Williamson both of Lynchburg, 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy C. Rice; one son, Billy M. Cox; two sisters, Elsie R. Dudley and Edna R. Jamerson and four brothers, Arthur Reynolds, Calvin Reynolds, Russell Reynolds and L C Reynolds.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in Wesleybury United Methodist Church by the Rev. Judy Carlson and the Rev. Alfred Hartsell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys and other times at the residence of a daughter, Mary C. Flynn, 179 Flynn Street, Gladys.
Sallie Newton Drinkard
Sallie Newton Drinkard, 95, formerly of Altavista, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in her home. She was the wife of the late Mott V. Drinkard.
Born July 4, 1903 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Newton and Katie Sharp Newton. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Altavista High School.
She is survived by one son, Malcolm Drinkard of Lake Wales, Fla.; one half brother, Ray Newton of Lynchburg; one half sister, Zelma Davis of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Daniel Drinkard, David Drinkard and John Drinkard, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. R. James Rogers.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at 1206 Fifth Street, Altavista.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 387, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Miss Frances N. Duigiud
Frances Nettie Bell Duigiud, formerly of 2121 Bedford Avenue, departed this life Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at Camelot Nursing Home.
She was born in Lynchburg, Aug. 4, 1905 to the late John Mark Diuguid and Genora Taliaferro Diuguid. She was a graduate of Virginia Seminary and a life time member of Rivermont Baptist Church. She was a devout Sunday School teacher and a Bible Scholar. Anyone who was ever taught by her was truly blessed.
She is survived by a foster brother, Arthur Clark of Salem; her loving and devoted neighbors, Mrs. Alcinda Hale and her son, Jackie and Mrs. Blanche Green and her children, also the Langhorne family, Sales, Douglas, Moss and Charlton families.
The family will leave from the home of Jackie Hale, 2123 Bedford Avenue at 10:30 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 at Rivermont Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cobbs officiating. Interment in Rivermont Cemetery. Her remains may be viewed at the church from 10 a.m. until funeral time.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Mary Hughes Hickman
Graveside services for Mary (Jane) Hughes Hickman will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 at Rockfish Valley Baptist Church by the Rev. Ray Coffey.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wintergreen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 711, Wintergreen, Va. 22958 or the Rockfish Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Phyllis Rhoades, 1512 Tuckahoe Road, Waynesboro, Va. 22980.
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Bell Hubbard
Nancy Bell Hubbard, 66, of Evington, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas S. Hubbard.
Born in Lynchburg, July 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell Bell and Dorothy Bell Horsley. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She attended Holy Cross Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John Wesley Bell and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Hubbard is survived by five sons, Mitchell Stephen Hubbard and Gary Patrick Hubbard both of Forest, John Abbott Hubbard, Timothy Duane Hubbard and Anthony Jay Hubbard all of Evington; two daughters, Gloria Sue Lewis of Evington and Angela Regina Hudson of Lynchburg; one brother, Wayne Lee Horsley of Woodstock, 20 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Walter H. Yancey. Interment will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family request those wishing to make memorial contributions to consider Campbell County Rescue Squad.
Reva Poindexter Hughes
Reva Poindexter Hughes, 51, of Goode, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 24, 1947 in Franklin County, a daughter of Mattie Gill Hancock Poindexter of Bedford and the late Jim Hardy Poindexter. She was a foster parent and was a member of the Hales Ford United Methodist Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Arnold D. Hughes; two daughters, Rosland M. Hughes, Dumfries, Rhonda D. Preston, Palos Verdes, Calif.; a son, Charles H. Preston Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; eight brothers, Troy G. Gill, Washington, D.C., Lewis Poindexter, Elton Poindexter, Daniel Poindexter, Carlton Poindexter, Willie Poindexter, Donald Poindexter all of Bedford, Zebedee Poindexter, Irvine, Calif.; two sisters, Clessie Turner, Columbus, Ohio, Elaine Cooley, Newark, Del.; a grandson, Stephon K. Brown, Dumfries; a granddaughter, Terria Williams, Palos Verdes, Calif.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1999 from the Hales Ford United Methodist Church, Franklin County by the Rev. Willie Smith. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Harry Fulton Mayhew
Harry Fulton Mayhew, 84, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Family visitation 7-9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Norman V. Miller
Norman V. Miller of 905 Fillmore Street, departed this life Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Jefferson Park Center in Charlottesville. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Shirley Annette Moorefield
Shirley Annette Moorefield, 59, of Lynchburg (formerly of Creedmoor, N.C.), died Wednesday morning, March 17, 1999. She was the widow of the late Arvin K. Moorefield and the late Gary D. Deans.
Shirley was born in Covington May 26, 1939. She was the daughter of the late E. Bernard and T. Lucille Johnson. She was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of N.C. and was a charter member of Mead Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Barry A. Moorefield and Rita of Rustburg; a daughter, Valerie Moorefield Ricedorf and Doug of New Bloomfield, Pa.; two loving sisters, Betty J. Davidson and Peggy J. Moore both of Lynchburg and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Terry L. Clark officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Whites United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the American Cancer Society or Whites United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Thomas Stevenson
Mrs. Alice W. Diggs and Mrs. Virginia Terrell have been notified of the death of their brother-in-law, Thomas Stevenson of Philadelphia, Pa. Thomas Funeral Home, Philadelphia, Pa. is in charge of arrangements.
June Johnson Weekley
June Johnson Weekley, 72, of 413 South Fork Road, Monroe, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Woodrow Wilson Weekley.
June was born June 26, 1926 in Amherst County, the daughter of the late William James Johnson and Evelyn Kidd Johnson. She was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by one son, Michael W. Weekley.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one brother, James W. Johnson of Richmond and one sister, Mary J. Black of Charlottesville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Charles Anderson, the Rev. Glynn Coleman and the Rev. Sandra McMillen. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Monelison Rescue Squad, Monroe United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church of Monroe.
Dovie Craft Wilson
Dovie Craft Wilson, 84, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at her home. She was the wife of the late Lester Edward Wilson.
Mrs. Wilson was born Dec. 11, 1914 in Sanford, Miss., the daughter of the late Keeve Craft and the late Mary Riles Craft. She was a retired seamstress with Blue Buckle Manufacturing.
She is survived by her four sons, Edward O. Wilson, Lorenzo L. Wilson and Roy T. Wilson and his wife, Lois all of Rustburg and Luther C. Wilson of Lynchburg; four daughters, Lavorn W. Danos, Myrtice W. Jennings and Eleanor W. Sheriff of Lynchburg and Mazie W. Cumbee of Rocky Mount, N.C.; a step brother, Alvin Craft of Miss.; a step sister, Lucy Craft of Miss., 24 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther and Ocie Craft.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. John Coleman, the Rev. Clyde Wilson and the Rev. Thomas McClean officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mell Winston
Mrs. Mell Winston departed this life Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at her residence in Belleville, N.J. She was the sister of Mrs. Grace Thomas of 318 Norwood Street. Courtesy of Community Funeral Home.
Dr. E. Ashby Woods Jr.
Dr. E. Ashby Woods Jr., 75, of Bainbridge, Ga., died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at his residence.
Born Jan. 27, 1924 and was a native of Pedlar Mills. He was the son of Edward Ashby Woods and Gladys Hooten Woods and married Dorothy Myers Woods Oct. 31, 1947. Mr. Woods operated a family practice from 1958 to 1989, served as Company Physician for Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company from 1973 to 1991. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bainbridge, Ga., a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and a veteran of World War II, former chief of staff of Memorial Hospital, American Medical Association, Georgia Medical Association, V.F.W. Post 4904 and American Legion Post 62.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Belle Woods Saddler of Charlotte, N.C., Elizabeth Woods LeBell of Charlotte, N.C., Ellen Woods Demperio of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, William Dabney Woods of Pedlar Mills and seven grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 19, 1999 at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Ga. by the Rev. W. David Blalock and Charles A. Walker, M.D.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 541, Bainbridge, Ga. 31717.
Murrell Lewis Denn
Murrell Lewis Denn, 85, formerly of Front Royal, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at the Lynchburg Medical Care Center in Lynchburg.
Mrs. Denn, was born Nov. 4, 1913, in Covington, the daughter of the late Asa S. and Pearl G. Tanner Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Gregory Denn III.
Mrs. Denn was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Front Royal and a member of the Eastern Star Martha Washington Chapter 42 of Alexandria.
A graveside service will be held at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Md., noon, Friday, March 19, 1999 with the Rev. John Ragland officiating.
She is survived by her son, Charles B. Ragland and his wife Kathleen of Lynchburg, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal.
Evelyn Draper Lesure
Evelyn Byrd Draper Lesure, 67, of 957 Red House Road in Rustburg, died March 17, 1999, at her home. She was the wife of the late William Thomas Lesure.
Mrs. Lesure was born in Campbell County, Aug. 23, 1931. She was the daughter of the late John and Irene Perkins Draper.
She is survived by a son, William J.D. Lesure of Lynchburg; a step-daughter, Margaret Dowdy of Rustburg and a sister, Myrtle Draper of Rustburg.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. James Price.
Memorials may be made to the Rustburg Vol. Fire Dept. or the Rustburg Rescue Squad.
Henderson Funeral Home in Brookneal is in charge of the arrangements.
Kate Ogden Duff
Kate Ogden Duff, 98, formerly of Jefferson House, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was the widow of Clarence Conrad Duff Sr.
Born Nov. 14, 1900, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Elizabeth O. Ogden. She was preceded in death by one son, James Herman Duff. four brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Duff was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Madaline (Harry) Stinnett of Amherst, Mrs. Robbie Perrow and her husband, Dan of Lynchburg; one son, Clarence C. Duff Jr. and his wife, Jeanie of Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, Harry B. Stinnett Jr., Michael E. Stinnett both of Amherst, Nancy S. Hollis of Winchester, David A. Duff of Evans, Ga., Robbie D. Mihalco, Kim Shelton, Scott Duff all of Tenn., James R. Duff of Charlotte, N.C. and Wanda D. Mason of Colonial Beach, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great granddaughters.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Nolan Crowder and the Rev. Dorothy Waynes officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Robbie Perrow.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4660 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, 196 Stinnett Road, Amherst, Va. 24521.
Frances N. Diuguid
Frances N. Diuguid departed this life Wednesday morning, March 17, 1999, at Camelot Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements will appear later. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Geraldine Giles
LOVINGSTON — Geraldine Giles, formerly of Nelson County, died Monday, March 15, 1999. She was the mother of James T. Giles and Denise Young and sister of Josephine Braxton and Jacob F. Brown. Also survived by two grandchildren, a daughter-in-law and other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Poplar Flats Baptist Church in the Fresh Water Cove Community of Nelson County with the Rev. John Diggs officiating.
The family will receive and greet friends following the service.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston.
Clyde H. Goodman
Clyde H. Goodman, 61, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Lynch Station, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 1999.
He is survived by a son, Tony and his wife, Wanda Goodman of Prince George; a brother, G.W. and his wife, Verna Goodman; two sisters, Hilda Davis and Rachel Davis; his fiancee, Madeline Cox and a best friend, Penny Goodman.
Friends may call at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum, Richmond from 1-4 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. today.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lynch Station.
Mary Hughes Hickman
Mary (Jane) Hughes Hickman died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at her home in Beech Grove. Survived by her husband, Andrew J. Hickman and one son, Andy Hickman Jr. and his wife, Wanda. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland.
Nancy Bell Hubbard
Nancy Bell Hubbard, 66, of Evington, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Edith Davis Jefferson
Mrs. Edith Davis Jefferson, 86, of 172 Mill Lane Road, died Monday morning, March 15, 1999 quietly at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Helen Davis. She was married to the late Benjamin Jefferson Sr. She was a member of Holcomb Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lola Cooper.
She leaves to cherish her memory and love five children, three daughters, Mrs. Texanna (Fulton) Watson and Ms. Elois Morris of Lynchburg, Mrs. Doris (Herman) Cunningham of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, James A. Jefferson and Benjamin (Janice) Jefferson of Lynchburg, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Eloise Scott of Baltimore, Md.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Jean Davis of Seat Pleasant, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Holcomb Rock Baptist Church with Pastor Rev. David Stewart officiating and the Rev. Carl B. Hutcherson Jr. eulogist. Interment in the church cemetery. Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 172 Mill Road Lane at 2:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Oswald Elwood Jennings
GLADYS — Oswald Elwood Jennings, 76, of 1635 Ebenezer Road, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at Avante of Lynchburg. He was the husband of Doris Neal Jennings.
Mr. Jennings was born in Campbell County, son of the late Eulee P. Jennings and Annie Asher Jennings. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Brookneal Odd Fellow Lodge No. 267 and a retired tobacco farmer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda J. Morris and her husband James of Richmond and Dale J. Jennings and her husband Richard of Gladys; four grandchildren, Richard Jennings II, Kelly J. Mayo and her husband David, James H. Morris III and Carrie D. Morris; one great-grandchild, Hunter Alan Mayo and one brother, Carroll Lee Jennings and his wife Betty of Gladys. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Neala Jane Jennings; a son, Elwood Eugene Jennings; a brother, John W. Jennings; and a sister, Ailese J. Elder.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Naruna by the Rev. Don Bryant.
The family of Mr. Jennings will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home in Brookneal and will be at the residence other times.
Ruby Woodson Johnson
Mrs. Ruby Woodson Johnson, 94, of Johnson Senior Center in Roseland, formerly of Monroe, departed this life Monday, March 15, 1999 in Lovingston Health Care Center after a brief illness.
Born in Amherst County, Aug. 29, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bessie Black Woodson and was the wife of the late Henry Clay Johnson. Four sisters, four brothers, one daughter, stepdaughter, stepson, one grandson and a great-grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of Monroe Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Bessie Kidd of Washington, D.C., Shirley Henderson (Ernest) of Capital Hgts., Md. and Eleanor Johnson of Bladenburg, Md.; one brother, Rev. Odell Woodson of Washington, D.C.; three sisters-in-law, a son-in-law, James (Jimmy) Eubanks of Monroe; a devoted granddaughter, (she reared), Cornelia K. Ware (Leon) of Monroe, 22 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Meredith Tinsley officiating. Interment will be in the Bolling Hill Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Cornelia K. Ware, 1086 Cedar Grove Road, Monroe. The family will assemble at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Lelia Powell Johnson
Lelia Powell Johnson, 65, of 1996 River Road, Faber, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at her home.
Born in Nelson County at Davis Creek on April 15, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Frank Powell and Lilly Perry Powell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Thomas and George Powell and three sisters, Lillie Powell, Ruby Mays and Dorothy Harris.
Survivors include her loving husband of 35 years, Herbert Franklin Johnson Sr.; three daughters, Wanda Pickens of Clairmont, Fla., Carolyn Sue Smith and her husband, Granville Smith of Faber, Freda Sullivan and her husband, Ulysses Sullivan Jr. of Afton; a son, Herbert Franklin Johnson Jr. and his wife, Karen Johnson of Waynesboro; four sisters, Margaret Brogan, Mary Brogan, Lucille Johnson all of Faber, Betty Newcomb of Richmond; one brother, Robert Powell of Beech Grove; four grandsons, George Horseman, G.W. Smith, Brandon Pickens, Steven Sullivan and two granddaughters, Tiffany Sullivan and Sara Johnson.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mountain View Full Gospel Church in Afton with the Rev. Claude Floyd and the Rev. Scott Jewel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston. Active and honorary pallbearers will be family and friends.
Roy Lee Jones
Roy Lee Jones, 76, of Bedford, departed this life Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Frances Grant Jones; five daughters, Shirley J. Hurt, Barbara (Gerald) Craghead, Patricia (Lynnwood) English all of Bedford, Carolyn Nelm of Md., Mary J. Turner of Roanoke; two sons, Charles (Mary) Jones of Lynchburg, Larry Jones of Roanoke; one sister, Mary V. Jones of Bedford; three brothers, Eugene Jones and William Jones of Bedford, Calvin (Martha) Jones of Moneta.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 at the Antioch Baptist Church (Peaksville Community), Bedford County. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Henry Arthur Perdieu
Henry Arthur Perdieu, 82, formerly of Appomattox, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in Sentara Nursing Center in Chesapeake. He was the husband of the late Willie Smith Perdieu.
Born in Appomattox County, Dec. 21, 1916, he was a son of the late Elmo Ollie Perdieu and Sallie Alice Yost Perdieu. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired farmer.
He is survived by four daughters, Peggy Presler of Carey, Ohio, Barbara Pergerson of Chesapeake, Judy Johnson of Laurel, Md. and Brenda Hamlett of Virginia Beach; two sons, Henry Weatherholtz of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and Gary Hawkins of Marion, Ohio; three sisters, Ulla May (Dinah) Gunter, Doris Bryant and Janie Scruggs, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willis (Billy) Perdieu, Luther Perdieu and Aubrey Perdieu and two sisters, Flora Davis and Della Wilson.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 at Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Daniel Dockery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Dillon Robertson
Elizabeth Dillon Robertson died Saturday, March 13, 1999 in Roanoke after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lelia Locke Dillon of Lynchburg. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Dillon Jr. and a sister, Ethelyn Dillon Moseley of Lynchburg.
She is survived by her son, Richard L. Snell and his wife, Elizabeth of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Robert T. Snell and his wife, Joanne of Fanwood, N.J., Paul D. Snell of Waverly, R.I., Katherine S. Lynde and her husband, Stuart of Blacksburg and Nancy S. Meacham and her husband, Vernon of Chesapeake, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a nephew, Terrell D. Moseley and his wife, Doris of Lynchburg and a niece, Jane M. Parrish and her husband, Arthur of Winchester.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in the Chapel at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, 860 Red Hill Road, Drawer 2003, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Dovie Craft Wilson
Dovie Craft Wilson, 85, of Rustburg, died Wednesday evening at her home. Arrangements are incomplete with Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 237-9424.
Henry B. Camm Jr.
Henry B. Camm Jr. departed this life Monday, March 15, 1999 in Temple, Texas. Funeral arrangements will appear later. His remains will rest at Community Funeral Home.
Annie Belle Tolbert Collins
Annie Belle Tolbert Collins, of Hammond, Ind., formerly of Gladys, died Monday, March 15, 1999 in Hammond, Ind.
She is survived by her family, Clara R. Tolbert and a brother, John S. Tolbert Jr., both of Gladys; and two sisters Alice T. Evans and Cathy T. Clay, both of Lynchburg.
Services will be held in Hammond.
LaHayne Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of arrangements.
Rozelle Comer
Rozelle Comer, 89, of 209 Patrick Street, departed this life Monday morning, March 15, 1999.
Born in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Matilda Comer. He was the husband of the late Margaret Comer. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Comer.
He is survived by a daughter, Gloria; two sons, Rozelle and Dewey; two step children, William Langhorne and Alma Lucas; 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Franklin Funeral Home with Brother Winthrop Holmes officiating. Interment in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Franklin Funeral Home, 317 Fifth Street and other times at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Sallie Newton Drinkard
Sallie Newton Drinkard, 95, formerly of Altavista, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at her residence in Lake Wales, Fla. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Katie Ogden Duff
Katie Ogden Duff, 99, formerly of Amherst, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Jennie E. Gaines
Jennie E. Gaines of Arrington, departed this life Sunday, March 14, 1999. She was a daughter of Myrtle Morse Giles and the late William P. Giles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher B. Gaines.
In addition to her mother, Myrtle Morse Giles, she leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Fletcher Gaines (Buddy) and wife, Belinda of Amherst, Charles Gaines and wife, Janet of Madison Heights and Kelvin Gaines (Chuck) and wife, Vernita of Amherst; two daughters, Genieva G. Thompson and husband, John of Arrington and Linda G. Thompson and husband, James of Amherst; a god-daughter, Shirlee Hoffman of Washington D.C.; a very devoted and special sister-in-law, Bessie G. Thompson of Washington, D.C.; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, seven brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 at Oak Hill Baptist Church with burial in Oak Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family Wake will be held from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, March 19, 1999.
Mrs. Edith Davis Jefferson
Mrs. Edith Davis Jefferson, 86, of 172 Mill Lane Road, died Monday morning, March 15, 1999 quietly at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Helen Davis. She was married to the late Benjamin Jefferson Sr. She was a member of Holcomb Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lola Cooper.
She leaves to cherish her memory and love five children, three daughters, Mrs. Texanna (Fulton) Watson and Ms. Elois Morns of Lynchburg, Mrs. Doris (Herman) Cunningham of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, James A. Jefferson and Benjamin (Janice) Jefferson of Lynchburg, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Eloise Scott of Baltimore, Md.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Jean Davis of Seat Pleasant, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999 at the Holcomb Rock Baptist Church with Pastor Rev. David Stewart officiating and the Rev. Carl B. Hutcherson Jr. eulogist. Interment in the church cemetery. Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 172 Mill Road Lane at 2:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Roy Lee Jones
Roy Lee Jones, 76, of Bedford, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in Carilion Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Barbara A. Kelley
Barbara A. Kelley of 4205 Keystone Road, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Gainesville, Fla. April 7, 1928.
A graveside service will be held at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999.
Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.
Jennie Phipps Lawson
Jennie Phipps Lawson, 83, of South Boston, died Monday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston.
Marianne Saul Oehlke Reuter
Marianne Saul Oehlke Reuter died at the age of 92 at Lancaster County Manor, Lincoln, Nebr. and was born in Germany.
She is survived by a sister, Karla Leie of Germany and three children, a daughter, Christa Anne Fedler living in Kiel, Germany, a daughter, Lore Reuter Phelps of Lynchburg and a son, Fritz H. Reuter of Lincoln, Nebr., five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in Davenport, Iowa where she lived most of her life.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Court Street United Methodist Church.
Gloria Gionfriddo Stefanelli
Gloria Gionfriddo Stefanelli, 76, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Sesto (Steve) Stefanelli.
Born Sept. 27, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Casilda Fusari Gionfriddo. She was a dental assistant and a loving wife, mother and homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Joseph A. Stefanelli of Lynchburg, Stephen P. Stefanelli of Colo., John T. Stefanelli of Fla.; three sisters, Lillian Ludwig and Amelia Giuliani both of Mass. and Nora Webber of N.H.; one brother, Roy Gionfriddo of Mass. and seven grandchildren.
The Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church by the Rev. Kevin J. O’Brien. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
A Christian Wake will be held at 7 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, afterwhich the family will receive friends until 9 p.m.
James (Pee Wee) Jones
Mrs. Garnette Willis of 131 Greenmeadows Drive, Amherst, has been notified of the death of her grandson, James (Pee Wee) Jones of Cleveland, Ohio. He will be buried in Cleveland, Ohio March 19, 1999.
Charlie M. Bagby
Funeral services for Mr. Charlie M. Bagby of Red House will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House with interment in the church cemetery. His body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House is in charge of arrangements.
Betty June Bloom
Betty June Bloom died at her home March 13, 1999, the wife of the late Bernard E. Bloom. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church and retired from the restaurant business after 37 years of service.
Mrs. Bloom is survived by her son, Richard Bloom and his wife, Frieda of Evington; a sister, Virginia Keatley of Covington; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. John Coleman officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, P.O. Box 7065, Richmond, Va. 23221-0065.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Winthrop Roser Carter
Winthrop Roser Carter, 77, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Colonial Heights Convalescent Center. He was the son of the late I.B. and Laura M. Carter, the widower of Carolyn Carter and a native of Lynchburg. He was a member of American Legion Post 284, Colonial Heights Optimist, Colonial Heights Baptist Church and the former Clerk of Colonial Heights School Board. Mr. Carter was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and retired from North Western Railroad.
He is survived by his son, W.R. Carter of Leitchfeild, Ky.; a sister, Naomi Carter of Colonial Heights; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Gaskin of Greenwood, S.C., Stephen Brian Carter of Colonial Heights and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Ford Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. William Ayres officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights.
Rozelle Comer
Rozelle Comer of 209 Patrick Street, departed this life Monday morning. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Don Paul Corbin
Don Paul Corbin, 79, of Halifax, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Gilbert Morgan Holland
Gilbert Morgan Holland, 77, of Altavista, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at his home.
Born May 10, 1921 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late William David Holland and Hattie Clementine Fariss Holland. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by one sister, Martha Holmes Hockett of Lynchburg; two special brothers-in-law, Henry C. Winston and Harold O. Hockett; sister-in-law, Lula D. Holland; a very devoted and special sister-in-law, Cornelia C. Holland; numerous devoted nieces and nephews whom he loved very much and a special niece whom he called “my nurse”, Clem Shelton of Gretna.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley F. Holland, Lawrence Herman Holland and Franklin W. Holland and two sisters, Mrs. Henry C. Winston and Mrs. Florence Winston.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Edge Baptist Church by the Rev. Andy Grose and the Rev. Ron Litten. Burial will follow in Falling River Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Gladys.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Edge Baptist Church, 3232 Epsons Road, Gladys, Va. 24554 or Falling River Baptist Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 586, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Mrs. Edith Jefferson
Mrs. Edith Jefferson of 172 Mill Lane Road, Lynchburg, died Monday. Survivors include five children. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Mrs. Ruby Johnson
Mrs. Ruby Johnson of 1086 Cedar Gate Road, Monroe, died Monday at Lovingston Health Care. Community Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Clarence Elta Jones
Clarence Elta Jones, 59, of Rt. 3, died Monday morning, March 15, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of Florence L. Jones.
Born in Plain City, Ohio, March 3, 1940, he was a son of Mae Dye, Delaware, Ohio and the late Albert Jones. He was a retired Tech. Sgt. with the U.S. Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Victoria Lynn Davis, Appomattox and Tabitha M. Fox, Buchanan; three sisters, two brothers and five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999 in the Davis Farm family cemetery
by the Rev. Thomas Bryant.
Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Howard Earl Kitchen
Howard Earl Kitchen Sr. of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia Edwards Kitchen.
Born in Lynchburg, April 5, 1925, he was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Annie Ragland Kitchen. He was a heavy equipment operator with Burnhill Construction Company and a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Mr. Kitchen is survived by a son, Howard E. Kitchen Jr. of Concord; a daughter, Nancy K. Miears of Evington; two sisters, Violet Roberts of Evington and Lois Feagans of Lynchburg; a brother, Benny Kitchen of Lynchburg and a grandson, Kenneth Earl Kitchen.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
John Calvin Murphy Sr.
John Calvin Murphy Sr., 84, of Forest, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at his home. He was the husband of the late Nellie Osborne Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was born Aug. 20, 1914, a son of the late Julian Calvin Murphy and Maude Jones Murphy. He was a member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his sons, John Calvin Murphy Jr. of Forest, Bertram Wayne Murphy and his wife, Christine Bushnell Murphy; his granddaughter, Laura Marie Murphy; his grandson, James Calvin Murphy all of Lynchburg; four sisters, Edna Hendricks, Elizabeth Barkley, Beulah Price and Gail Andrews all of Richmond. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Johnson.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bernard K. Bangley officiating. Interment will follow in Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Bert and Christy, 2704 Evergreen Road.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the memorial fund at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Dora Mays Paige
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Mays Paige will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 from the Scott Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. A.A. Wynn officiating, the Rev. M.D. Mays eulogist with interment in the church cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 244 Woody’s Lake Road at 2:15.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Esther Irvin Peters
Esther Irvin Peters, 75, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at her home. She was the wife of Randolph E. Peters.
Mrs. Peters was born in Lynchburg, Sept. 29, 1923 to the late William Irvin and Ethel Irvin. She was a clerk at Craddock & Terry Shoe Corp. and a member of the 21st Century Club and the Fairview Center and Moose Lodge Line Dancers Club. Mrs. Peters was also a member of Fairview Christian Church.
Along with her husband, she is survived by a son, Dennis W. Peters and wife, Suzanne T. Peters of Lynchburg; two daughters, Sharon P. Jones and husband, Leith Jones of Centreville and Karen L. Peters of Forest; four sisters, Elva Best of Lynchburg, Estelle Jacques of St. Petersburg, Fla., Virginia Shaginaw of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Shirley White of Newport News and six grandchildren, Andrea Jones, Mark Jones, Christopher Jones, John Stuart Peters, Phillip Austin Peters and William Reid Peters.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Jean Reynolds officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel, 811 Wiggington Road. 501 to Wiggington Road, exit, turn right, chapel on left, 385-8900.
Elizabeth Dillon Robertson
Elizabeth Dillon Robertson died Saturday, March 13, 1999 in Roanoke after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lelia Locke Dillon of Lynchburg. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Dillon Jr. and a sister, Ethelyn Dillon Moseley of Lynchburg.
She is survived by her son, Richard L. Snell and his wife, Elizabeth of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Robert T. Snell and his wife, Joanne of Fanwood, N.J., Paul D. Snell of Waverly, R.I., Katherine S. Lynde and her husband, Stuart of Blacksburg and Nancy S. Meacham and her husband, Vernon of Chesapeake, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a nephew, Terrell D. Moseley and his wife, Doris of Lynchburg and a niece, Jane M. Parrish and her husband, Arthur of Winchester.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in the Chapel at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, 860 Red Hill Road, Drawer 2003, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Gilbert Wilson Short
Mr. Gilbert Wilson Short of 9177 L.P. Bailey Hwy., Nathalie, died March 15, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was married to the late Cecile Waller Short.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at First Baptist Church of Millstone. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Gloria Gionfriddo Stefanelli
Gloria Gionfriddo Stefanelli, 76, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 15, 1999. Whitten Timberlake Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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Betty June Bloom
Betty June Bloom died March 13, 1999 at her home. Arrangements will be announced. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mary Mitchell Branch
Mary Catherine Mitchell Branch, 84, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 after more than a week of hospitalization with pneumonia.
A Lynchburg native, she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Cora Mitchell. She was married to the late M. Stuart Branch, Jr., a design engineer, for 47 years.
She survived by one daughter, Ann Branch McKellips of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Robert Branch-Dasch of Tempe, Ariz. and Valerie Bonini of Sacramento Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Marks and Mrs. Leslie Cash, both of Lynchburg.
Visitation will be at Diuguid’s Rivermont Avenue facilities from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17. A memorial service at Diuguid’s is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 18.
Elsie Frances Cabell
NORWOOD - Elsie Frances Cabell, 82, of Falls Church and formerly of Inglewood “Nelson County”died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in Northern Va.
Born December 10, 1916 at Tom Creek, she was a daughter of the late Somers Eubank Cabell and Elsie Hughes Cabell.
She was a graduate of Longwood College in 1939 after which she taught school for several years. During World War II she worked with the American Red Cross and retired in 1982 after 40 years of service.
She was the National Director of the office of personnel of the American Red Cross and was the first women to hold that position. Afterwards she became a volunteer consultant with the League of the National Red Cross and the Red Cross Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland.
She is survived by a brother C. Patrick Cabell of Albuquerque, N.M.; three cousins, Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Bettie Cabell both of Lovingston and Robert Self of Warminister, and Andrew Gantt, II of Wingina.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the graveside at Inglewood with the Rev. John Gordon officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the residence of Mrs. Boyd Tucker in Lovingston at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday prior to service time.
Arrangements by Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston.
Carrie Estelle Clay
Mrs. Carrie Estelle Clay, 68, of 1005 Hall Trail, Halifax died March 14, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Graveside services Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Edith Dodson Cunningham
Edith Dodson Cunningham, 87, of 516 Horseman Drive died Saturday, March 13, 1999.
Born in Nathalie on Jan. 3, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Noel Osman Dodson and Lillie Blanche Hardy Dodson and was the widow of Herbert M. Cunningham.
Mrs. Cunningham attended Longwood College in Farmville and the Virginia Baptist School of Nursing. She was a long time employee of Leggetts Department Store. A former member of Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class, the Joy Group and the Evening Circle. She was also a member of The Extension Homemakers Club, The Loyal Club and the Fort Hill Woman’s Club.
She is survived by her niece, Annie Bob Read and her husband Lee A. of Lynchburg; two great nephews; Rick Read and David Read; and a beloved friend, Harry Miller.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Noel Osman Dodson, Jr. who died in action during WWII.
A funeral service will be conducted 12 p.m. today in Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. John Thompson officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery, Nathalie with the Rev. Ed. Griffin officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 9111 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or the Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, Va.
Bessie Knoll Dolan
Bessie Knoll Dolan, 94, passed away Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the Lovingston Health Care Center. She was the widow of the late John Taylor Knoll and Charles R. Dolan.
Born in Radford on July 20, 1904, she was a daughter of the late Gillie Simpson Powell and Andy D. Powell.
Mrs. Dolan was a member of Amelon United Methodist Church, Rebecca Lodge #22 and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, John E. Knoll and his wife, Dorothy of Madison Heights; two sisters, Mable Jesse and Rosa Shaner both of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, John M. Knoll of High Point, N.C., Timothy G. Knoll of Madison Heights and David K. Knoll of Reston; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday night, March 16 from 7-8 p.m. at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel, 1016 Rivermont Ave.
A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Lee officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amelon United Methodist Church.
Diuguid Rivermont Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Marie Lanette Doss
GRETNA - Marie Lanette Doss, 18, of Central Virginia Training Center, Lynchburg, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born June 5, 1980 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Gerald and Darlene Keen Doss of Gretna. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother Tracy Doss of Gretna; a sister, Dana Doss of Gretna; maternal grandparents Harold and Dora Keen of Gretna; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Keen of Gretna; paternal grandmother, Goldie Doss of Hurt.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gretna Branch by President Alfred Lester.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her parents, Gerald and Darlene Doss, 864 Piney Grove Road, Gretna.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Lucy Doss Frazier
Lucy Doss Frazier, 91, of 305 Myrtle Lane, Altavista died Sunday, March 14, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Stone Frazier, Jr.
Born July 6, 1907 in Welch, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Doss and Lula Atkinson Doss.
She was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was the oldest member.
She is survived by a son, William S. Frazier, III of Huddleston; a daughter, Susan F. Chapman of Altavista; and five grandchildren, W. L. “Trey” Chapman, III, Greg S. Frazier, Lyle Stone Chapman, Margaret Brandon “Brandy” Frazier, and James McLean “Jay” Chapman.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, W. S. “Buddy” Frazier IV.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in Lane Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jeff Allen. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7-8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that those who wish to make memorials consider Altavista Life Saving Crew or Lane Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Lois Lacks Hatcher
Lois Lacks Hatcher, 69, of Scottsburg died Sunday. Funeral services Tuesday, March 16, 1999, 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Scottsburg.
Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Hoback
Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Hoback of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 12, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Samuel T. Thompson and Laura Watkins Thompson of Rustburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hoback and brother, S. James Thompson Jr. of Lynchburg. Mrs. Hoback was a graduate of Mary Washington College and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She taught at Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing and was a strong supporter of Center in the Square and of the Children’s Medical Center of Community Hospital where she served as a volunteer.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Christi H. and Charles M. Crutchfield; a son and daughter-in-law, H. David and Marie B. Hoback all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Crutchfield, Samantha Christian Hoback, Macie Elizabeth Hoback; brothers, Stephen L. Thompson, M.D. of Rustburg,
Colonel Robert A. Thompson, Retired of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Dean H. Young and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Northminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mill Mountain Theatre or Children’s Medical Center, Community Hospital Roanoke.
Arrangements by Oakey’s North Chapel.
W. Page Powers
W. Page Powers, 76, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at his residence on Old Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
He was born in Bedford County on March 8, 1923, a son of the late Piercy Page Powers and Nannie Shepherd Powers.
He was a Army veteran serving in World War II and he retired as First Sergeant from the Virginia National Guard Company A, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. Page was retired from the Elks National Home with over 34 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church, the VFW Peaks of Otter Post #2157, the BPOE Elks Lodge #321, a charter member of the Blue Ridge Chitterling Club and a member of the 29th Division Association. Page was also a proud member of the Bedford High School football squad, “The Otters” from 1938 to 1941. He was an avid quail hunter and fisherman.
Page is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie Burnette Powers; his son, William Burnette Powers and his wife Martha of Farmville; his brother, Thomas Frederick “Fred” Powers and his wife Jackie of Bedford; two grandsons, Mathew Burnette Powers and John William Powers both of Farmville; his nieces, Cynthia Powers, Richmond; Cecilia Janney, Fredericksburg, Pamela Powers, Centerville; many devoted and special friends.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today at Bedford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joseph S. Gaston and the Rev. Francis B. Avery, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
A private family graveside service will be held in Nicopolis United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va. 24523, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Catherine Ardell Morris Simpson
FABER - Catherine Ardell Morris Simpson, 85, of Faber died Saturday night March 13, 1999 at the UVA Medical Center.
Born July 29, 1914 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Alex Morris and Annie Kidd Morris and was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Randolph Lee Simpson and the mother of three children, Melvin S. Simpson who preceded her in death, Barbara Ann Gowen of Madison Heights and Randolph E. Simpson of Waynesboro; a sister, Mrs. Margaret M. Adams of Rockfish Depot; two grandchildren, Leann Spear and David Gowen; three great-grandchildren, Erika, Brittani and Jason.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. David Swing and the Rev. W. Gene Davis officiating with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 7-9 p.m. at Wells/-Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston and all other times at the family residence.
Louise Gertrude Smoot
AMHERST - Louise Gertrude Smoot, 91, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born August 31, 1907 in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Georgia Casey Smoot. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Glynn Coleman officiating.
The family will receive friends at Driskill Funeral Chapel 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Esther Harding Murphy Tisdall
Esther Harding Murphy Tisdall, 87, of 2153 Laurel Lane, Altavista died Sunday, March 14, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas Woodward Fitzgerald Tisdall.
Born April 27, 1911 in Liverpool, England, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Murphy and Honora Blanche Harding Murphy.
She was a member of St. Victoria Catholic Church, Tokalon and other organizations.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Brian Harding Tisdall of Alexandria.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in St. Victoria Catholic Church by Father Robert E. Dillon. Burial will follow in Belmont Abbey College Cemetery, Belmont, N.C.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7-9 p.m. today.
The family suggests that those who wish to make memorials consider Hargrave Military Academy, Campbell County Humane Society or Altavista Life Saving Crew.
Sydney Rodes Barnett
FABER — Sydney Rodes Barnett, 87, of Faber, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born in Covesville, Sydney was the son of the late Oscar L. Barnett and Ruth Rodes Barnett. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lucy Spencer Barnett; two brothers, Wallace L. Barnett and Oscar G. Barnett; and one sister, Wilma M. Cannon.
Surviving is one son, Steve William Barnett of Faber and his fiancee Marie Bickers of Charlottesville.
Sydney was a member of the Rockspring United Methodist Church and was a retired welder for Wayland Machine Company of Covesville.
At the request of Mr. Barnett, a graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 1 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery in Charlottesville with the Rev. Adam White officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7-8 p.m. at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston and suggest that those who wish to make memorial contributions consider the Nelson County Rescue Squad at Faber or the Rockspring United Methodist Church at Faber.
Elsie Frances Cabell
NORWOOD - Elsie Frances Cabell, 82, of Falls Church and formerly of Edgewood “Nelson County died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in Northern Va.
Born Dec. 10, 1916 at Tom Creek, she was a daughter of the late Somers Eubank Cabell and Elsie Hughes Cabell.
She was a graduate of Longwood College in 1939 after which she taught school for several years. During World War II she worked with the American Red Cross and retired in 1982 after 40 years of service. She was the National Director of the office of personnel of the American Red Cross and was the first Women to hold that position. Afterwards, she became a volunteer consultant with the League of the National Red Cross and Red Cross Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland.
She is survived by a brother, C. Patrick Cabell of Albuquerque, N.M.; three cousins, Mrs. Boyd Tucker and Bettie Cabell, both of Lovingston and Robert Self of War Minister.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the graveside at Edgewood with the Rev. John Gordon officiating.
Family and friends will meet at the residence of Mrs. Boyd Tucker in Lovingston at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday prior to service time.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston.
Janie Coleman Chernault
APPOMATTOX - Janie Coleman Chernault, 102, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Appomattox Health Care Center. She was the widow of Jessie J. Chernault.
Born in Appomattox County, August 6, 1896, she was the daughter of the late Tyler and Sallie Garrett Coleman. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Henry T. Chernault and his wife Lavonne of Pamplin, Clark Chernault of Appomattox; six daughters, Edna Anderson of Appomattox, Maude Craddock and her husband George of Lynchburg, Sally Mottley and her husband Gene of Farmville, Evelyn McCormick and her husband Curtis of Lynchburg, Jeannette Burge of Lynchburg and Wanda Hamlett and her husband Lindy of Farmville; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a special friend, Audrey Waldo. She was preceded in death by four sons, Walter, Russell, Robert H. and Jimmy Chernault; one daughter, Ethel McMinn and one granddaughter, Robin Burge.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. James Bunce and the Rev. Steve Tyree. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m. today and at other times at the homes of her children.
James Sanford Church
James Sanford Church of South Boston died Friday. A funeral service will be held today, 3 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Halifax Memorial Gadens.
Edith Dodson Cunningham
Edith Dodson Cunningham, 87, of 516 Horseman Drive died Saturday, March 13, 1999.
Born in Nathalie on Jan. 3, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Noel Osman Dodson and Lillie Blanche Hardy Dodson and was the widow of Herbert M. Cunningham.
Mrs. Cunningham attended Longwood College in Farmville and the Virginia Baptist School of nursing. She was a long time employee of Leggetts Department Store. A former member of Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class, the Joy Group and the Evening Circle. She was also a member of The Extension Homemakers Club, The Loyal Club and the Fort Hill Woman’s Club.
She is survived by her niece, Annie Bob Read and her husband Lee A. of Lynchburg; two great nephews; Rick Read and David Read; and a beloved friend, Harry Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother, Noel Osman Dodson, Jr. who died in action during WWII.
A funeral service will be conducted 12 p.m. Monday in Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. John Thompson officiating. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery, Nathalie with the Rev. Ed. Griffin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family suggest that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 9111 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or the Catawba Baptist Church, Nathalie, Va.
Margaret Steele Hawkins
Margaret Steele Hawkins, 44, of Lynchburg died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at her home.
Mrs. Hawkins was born Aug. 14, 1954 in Coco Beach, Fla., the daughter of James W. Steele and Frances W. Steele. She graduated from Brookville High School in 1972 as valedictorian.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her four sons, Christopher McCrady and his wife Allison of Warner Robins, Ga., Jeffrey Lee McCrady of Biloxi, Miss., Clifford Paul McCrady and Richard Allen McCrady both of Jennings, Fla.; a devoted friend Richard P. McCrady of Jennings, Fla.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Bill Walker of Charlottesville, Susan and Bud Oxner of Amherst and Debra and Duane Hamlet of Appomattox; a brother, William Stratton Steele of Amherst; twin granddaughters, McKynzie McCrady and Riley McCrady of Warner Robins, Ga.; a grandmother Alice G. Steele of Rustburg, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Steve Bird officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2423 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Hoback
Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson Hoback of Roanoke, passed away Friday, March 12, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Samuel T. Thompson and Laura Watkins Thompson of Rustburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hoback and brother, S. James Thompson Jr. of Lynchburg. Mrs. Hoback was a graduate of Mary Washington College and the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She taught at Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing and was a strong supporter of Center in the Square and of the Children’s Medical Center of Community Hospital where she served as a volunteer.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Christi H. and Charles M. Crutchfield; a son and daughter-in-law, H. David and Marie B. Hoback all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Crutchfield, Samantha Christian Hoback, Macie Elizabeth Hoback; brothers, Stephen L. Thompson, M.D. of Rustburg, Colonel Robert A. Thompson, Retired of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Mrs. Dean H. Young and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at her home.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 1999 at the Northminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David A. Kirk officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mill Mountain Theatre or Children’s Medical Center, Community Hospital Roanoke.
Arrangements by Oakey’s North Chapel.
Steven Murrell
Funeral Services for Steven Murrell will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. from Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mary O. Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service.
The cortege will assemble at 1012 Third Street at 1:15 p.m. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Dora Mays Paige
Mrs. Dora Mays Paige of 244 Woody’s Lake Road, Madison Heights, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Amherst County, she was the daughter of John Smith, Sr. and the late Mrs. Geraldine Mays Thomas. She was a member of Scott Zion Baptist Church.
In addition to her father, she is survived by three sons, Doniel Paige and Jeffrey Paige, both of Lynchburg, and Chrisean Paige of Madison Heights; five brothers, Phillip Leon Thomas of Washington, D.C., Dwight Thomas of Amherst, Allen Thomas of Lynchburg, John T. Smith of Alexandria, and Danny Smith of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Claudette Baldwin of Lynchburg and Mrs. Percy Boyd of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence. The funeral announcement will appear later.
Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Frederick P. Phillips, Sr.
Frederick (Freddie) P. Phillips, Sr. of Nellysford, died Friday, March 12, 1999.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Hickman Phillips; daughter, Lyna Watson; and son, F. P. Phillips, Jr.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Rockfish Valley Baptist Church.
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland.
W. Page Powers
W. Page Powers, 76, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at his residence on Old Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
He was born in Bedford County on March 8, 1923, a son of the late Piercy Page Powers and Nannie Shepherd Powers.
He was a Army veteran serving in World War II and he retired as First Sergeant from the Virginia National Guard Company A, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. Page was retired from the Elks National Home with over 34 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church, the VFW Peaks of Otter Post #2157, the BPOE Elks Lodge #321, a charter member of the Blue Ridge Chitterling Club and a member of the 29th Division Association. Page was also a proud member of the Bedford High School football squad, “The Otters” from 1938 to 1941. He was an avid quail hunter and fisherman.
Page is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie Burnette Powers; his son, William Burnette Powers and his wife Martha of Farmville; his brother, Thomas Frederick “Fred” Powers both of Farmville; his nieces, Cynthia Powers, Richmond; Cecilia Janney, Fredericksburg, Pamela Powers, Centerville; many devoted and special friends.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999 at Bedford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joseph S. Gaston and the Rev. Francis B. Avery, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
A private family graveside service will be held in Nicopolis United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va. 24523, the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Joseph Rucker Sr.
Joseph Rucker Sr., 91, of Route 1, Box 410 (Murrell Lane), Evington, departed this life Thursday, March 11, 1999 at his residence.
Born in Evington, he was the son of the late Lewis and Sally Rucker. He was married to Mrs. Mary Willie Rucker. He was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories seven daughters, Mrs. Gloria Granger of Evington, Mrs. Shirley Weir (Stanley) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Margaret Stanley (Jeremy) of Fort Washington, Md., Mrs. Doris Carter of District Heights, Md., Mrs. Joyce Newsome (Leroy) of Clinton, Md., Mrs. Alease Reese (James) of Mitchellville, Md., Mrs. Phyllis Dumas of Bowie Md.; two sons, Joseph Rucker Jr. (Margie) of Lynchburg, Dave C. Rucker (Juanita) of Upper Marlboro, Md.; two step sons, Theodore Sanchious, Roy Brown both of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Henry Rucker (Pearline), Aaron Rucker (Edith) both of Evington; one sister, Ms. Anna Allen of Evington; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, the late Mrs. Thelma Clark Rucker; two sons, Collie Rucker and Phillip Rucker; and a daughter, Mrs. Lindell Rucker James.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
The funeral announcement will appear later.
His remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Joyce F. Jones Morris Sousi
Joyce F. Jones Morris Sousi, 43, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Amherst, departed this life after a brief illness on March 10, 1999 at Virginia Baptist.
Born in Charlottesville on November 27, 1955 to Robert and Annie F. Jones and was the wife of Samiral Sousi.
She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Cameshia Morris; three sons, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Michael Morris of Amherst; six sisters, Barbara Morgan and her husband, Rev. Glenwood Morgan, Amherst, Shelia Jones, Washington, D.C., Mary Cardwell, Boston, Mass., Linda Marion and her husband Dennis, Baltimore, Md., Brenda Johnson and her husband Larosa, Jacksonville, N.C., Doris Jones, Lynchburg; four brothers, Leon Jones and his wife Yvonne, Laurel, Md., James Jones, Amherst, David Jones, Rustburg, Frank Jones and his wife, Frances of Hurt. She is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Inc., 162 Depot, Amherst.
A funeral service is scheduled for Monday a 1 p.m. at St. Peter Baptist Church. Her remains will lie in state one hour prior to service scheduled time. The Rev. Glenwood Morgan will officiate and the Rev. Sarah Carter will be the Eulogist. Interment will be in the family cemetery
located at the residence of her parents on Boxwood Farm Road.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her parents at 2092 Boxwood Farm Road.
M. L. Winfree, Directing.
Thebo Jennings Strode
Thebo Jennings Strode, of Bedford passed away on Thursday, March 11, 1999.
The family will receive friends at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home today at 11 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.
Douglas Wayne Watson
Douglas Wayne Watson, 37, of Route 2, Lynchburg, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in Campbell County.
Born May 2, 1961 in Martinsville, he was a son of Lee Clyde Watson and Mona Baxter Brooks and her husband, Ronald Brooks, of Lynchburg. He was the grandson of Imogene P. Baxter of West Jefferson, N.C. and the late Hugh F. Baxter.
He is also survived by four sons, Douglas Tyler Watson of Sanville, Chase Dwayne Watson of Bassett, Travis James Koester of Sanville, and John D. Pagan of Ridgeway; and one brother, Michael Leslie Bowles of Anderson, S.C.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista.
The family suggests that those who wish to make memorials consider a trust fund for Mr. Watson’s children, C/O Mona Brooks, Route 2, Lot 68 Suburban MHP, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
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