Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Reba Adams
DANVILLE, Va. - Reba White Adams, 91, of 155 Orchard Drive, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home after one year of declining health. and a five-month stay in Roman Eagle.
Born May 26, 1909, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Charlie H. White and the late Lena Shelton White.
She was married
to Chesley Samuel Adams Sr., who died Dec. 1, 1977.
Mrs. Adams had lived most of her life in Danville, where she had worked for the former Belk-Leggett Company as a sales clerk until her retirement with over 40 years of service. She was an active member of the Afton Road Primitive Baptist Church as long as her health permitted.
Survivors include a son, Chesley Samuel Adams Jr. and daughter-in-law Ruth Adams, both of Roanoke, Va.; a nephew Skip White and wife Linda White, both of Raleigh, N.C.; a cousin, Sybil Myers of Reidsville, N.C.; 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren and 9 stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one sister, one brother and two grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Afton Road Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Danny Parker and Elder Thomas Mann officiating. Interment
will follow in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel, and at other times at the residence, 155 Orchard Drive.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Afton Road Primitive Baptist Church, 3849 R&L Smith Drive, Danville, VA, 24540.
Sharone Beverly
RICHMOND, Va. - Sharone Hawker Beverly, 55, of 2201 Woodmont Dr., died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at the home of her parents in Sutherlin, Va. after declining in health for the last six months.
Born Dec. 6, 1945, in Danville, she was the daughter of Robert Dudley Hawker and Frances Redd Hawker, who both survive.
Mrs. Beverley had lived all of her life in the Sutherlin Community of Pittsylvania County and Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of Dan River High School Class of 1964. She was employed by the State of Virginia in the Medicade Division. Mrs. Beverley attended the Old Mill Primitive Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents of Sutherlin, survivors include a daughter, Kelley W. Ellington of Richmond; a grandson, Taylor Bryant Ellington of Richmond; three brothers, Robert Dudley Hawker Jr. of Charlotte, N.C. and Glen Patton Hawker and William Henry Hawker, both of Sutherlin; two sisters, Debbie Hawker Scarce of Sutherlin and Robin Hawker Pruitt of Pelham, N.C.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Elder Danny Parker officiating. Interment
will follow at the Hawker Family cemetery in Sutherlin.
The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel, and at other times at the residence of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hawker, 12401 Kentuck Road, Sutherlin.
Carlton Brown
ENCINO, Calif. - Carlton Neal Brown, 61, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 after one year of declining health.
Born Feb. 6, 1939, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of Witcher Norman and Mary Virginia Brown.
He was married
to Luisa Brown.
He attended Schoolfield High School and was a member of Piney Forest Methodist Church.
He moved to the west coast where he was a supervisor for Jaffa Cosmetic Company until his retirement.
Survivors include a son, Wesley Brown of Norcross, Ga.; a daughter, Tina Brown Webb of Hawaii; three sisters, all of Danville, Doris B. Wrenn, Louise B. Turpin and Peggie Taylor, all of Danville; a brother, J.L. “Pete” Brown of Danville and six grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, William Norman Brown, and a sister, Frances B. Phelps.
A private memorial service and burial was held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 in Encino.
George Cain
DANVILLE, Va. - George Franklin Cain, age 82, of 4042 Suburban Dr., died Thursday Jan. 18, 2001 at Piney Forest Health Care Center.
Mr. Cain was born in Bloomington, Indiana on Aug. 3, 1918, the son of the late Clyde Clarence Cain and Nora Icis Duncan Cain.
He was married
to Thelma Davis Cain, who survives.
He was a veteran of the Army.
Mr. Cain had made his home in Danville area for the past 12 years. He attended Riverview Baptist Church and worked in the stove covering and chainsaw business, where he worked in maintenance for McCulloch chainsaw.
Survivors in addition to his wife of the residence include one son, John Steven Cain Sr. of Whitmell; one brother, Harold E. Cain of Torrence, Calif.; one grandson, John Steven Cain Jr. of Whitmell; one granddaughter, Tina Wilkerson of Whitmell; and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Cain.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Baptist Church by the Rev. Duane Blevins and the Rev. Johnny Jones. Interment
will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens where military honors will be performed by the American Legion Dan River Post #1097 Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at Swicegood Funeral Home Saturday from 7-8 p.m., and at other times at the residence off of 29 North.
Margaret Coleman
DANVILLE, Va. - Margaret Thomas Coleman, 90, of Roman Eagle Nursing Home, and formerly of Broad Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 at Roman Eagle.
Born July 22, 1910, she was the daughter of Willie R. Thomas Sr. and Viola Gust Thomas.
She was a beautician and a member of Loyal Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Charles K. Coleman Jr. of Danville.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at L.H. Brooks & Brothers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doyle J. Thomas Jr. officiating. Interment
will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 115 Druid Court.
James Conner
HALIFAX, Va. - James Garland Conner, 85, of 5093 Newbill School Rd., died Friday, Jan. 19 2001, at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1915, in Halifax County, he was the son of James Walter Conner and Fannie Irby Conner.
He was married
to Nannie Francisco Conner, who survives.
He was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of Halifax, survivors include four daughters, Helen C. Bates of Vernon Hill, Judy C. Anderson of Nathalie, Brenda A. Conner of Halifax and Tammy C. Clay of Clover; two sons, Gurney Conner of Nathalie and Mitchell Conner of Halifax; four sisters, Ruby C. Passelaqus of Richmond, Sylvia C. Corum of Eden, N.C., Roasalie C. Bray of Halifax and Mary Ellen Holt of Scottsburg; one brother, Sherman L. Conner of Halifax; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Teresa Paige Conner, a son, Jimmie L. Conner and a brother, Wiley Conner.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hunting Creek Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. H.V. Conner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home, and at other times at the residence.
For memorials, please consider the Triangle Volunteer Fire Department.
Hampton Cooper Sr.
DANVILLE, Va. - Hampton Stuart Cooper Sr., 74, of 1645 Leemont Court, died at his home Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 after 13 months of declining health.
Born Oct. 6, 1926, in Schoolfield, he was the son of William Fred Cooper and Bessie McPeak Cooper.
He was married
to Frances Pugh Cooper, who survives.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Italy during World War II.
He spent most of his life in Danville, where he retired from Life of Virginia Insurance Company as a sales representative after 39 years.
He was a member of Rivermont Baptist Church, president of Lynay Sunday School Class and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, H. Stuart Cooper Jr. of Richmond; and two brothers, W.F. Cooper Jr. of Richmond and Hugh G. “Buddy” Cooper of Bristol.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Waddell officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, and at other times at the residence.
Memorial donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, Va., 24541.
Walter “Buddy” Dryman Jr.
DANVILLE, Va. - Walter Raleigh “Buddy” Dryman Jr., 78, 1005 Lanier Avenue, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at the Riverside Health Care Center after three weeks of declining health and a two-week stay in the hospital.
Born Feb. 8, 1922, in Danville, he was the son of the late Walter Raleigh Dryman Sr. and the late Villa Stone Dryman.
On April 12, 1941, he was married
to Lorayne M. Dryman, who survives.
He lived most of his life in Danville, and he was retired from Womack Electric Supply Company. He was a member of Riveroak Church of God where he served as an usher and he was an active member of the V.I.P. group.
He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Merchant Marines.
He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 325, where he served on the Honor Guard. He was a life member of the Danville Life Saving Crew, where he had served as past captain, and as the past vice president of the 5th District. He was a member of Duck’s Unlimited, where he had served as past president.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one son, Walter R. “Wally” Dryman III and his wife, Barbara A. Dryman, of Blacksburg; two daughters, Vickie D. George and her husband, Wesley E. George III, of Ridgeway and Toni D. Ryan and her husband, Waine Ryan, of Danville; three granddaughters, Kimberly E. Roberts and her husband, Greg Roberts, of Danville, Jessica M. Dryman of Blacksburg and Katy L. Dryman of Blacksburg; two grandsons, Shaun P. Ryan of Centreville and Timothy W. Ryan of Danville; two great-grandsons, Jason H. Scearce and Justin H. Scearce, both of Danville and one great-granddaughter, Olivia R. Roberts of Danville.
He was predeceased by a sister, Lucille D. White.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Tim Nuckles, the Rev. Freddy Vicks and Danville Life Saving Crew Chaplain Odell Tate officiating. Interment
will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens with military honors performed by the American Legion Post No. 325 Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel, and at other times at the residence, 1005 Lanier Avenue, Danville.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Legion Post No. 325 Honor Guard, 135 American Legion Bvld., Danville, VA, 24540 or to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA, 24541.
Deborah Horton
RINGGOLD, Va. - Deborah Rieson Horton, 52, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 2, 1949, in Fieldale, she was the daughter of James T. and Nancy H. Rieson, who survive.
She was married
to Alfred R. Horton, who survives.
She lived in Fieldale and worked for the Danville’s electric department for 10 years.
In addition to her husband of Ringgold and her parents of Fieldaleare, survivors include two daughters, Angela Parrish of Danville and Wendy Bowman of Ringgold; three sons, Alfred R. Horton Jr. and Robert W. Horton, both of Kissimmee, Fla., and James Roy Horton of Ringgold; three sisters, Linda West of Patrick Springs, Terry Turner of Richmond and Sherry Clark of Collinsville; a brother, James T. Rieson Jr. of Fieldale and seven grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held.
The family will receive friends anytime at 421 Davis Drive in Ringgold.
Contributions may be made to the Danville Rescue Squad or Ringgold Fire Department.
Arrangements are by Cremation Society of Virginia, Clarksville.
