Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Ernest Curry
DANVILLE, Va. - Ernest Coy Curry, 75, of 768 Melville Ave., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center after five months of declining health and a week in the hospital.
Born Oct. 23, 1925, in Eden, N.C., he was a son of Silas Curry and Mary Minter Curry.
He was married
to Gertrude Bouvia Curry, who survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He lived in Danville for the past 60 years and was a long-distance truck driver for Branch Motor Lines and later drove a bus for Eagle Parlor Tours. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include one daughter, Virginia Roberts of Martinsville; two sons, Joesph Earp of Keeling and Keith Earp of Richmond; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held 11 a.m. at Floral Hills Memory Garden with the Rev. Walter Yancey officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Swicegood Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Swicegood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Dallas
DANVILLE, Va. - Elizabeth “Betty” Hodges Dallas, 84, of 240 Astor Court, died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center after 5 weeks of declining health and 2 weeks in the hospital.
Born January 17, 1917, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Clark Ainslie Hodges, Sr. (deceased) and Emma Louise Hedrick Hodges (deceased).
Mrs. Hodges had lived in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, NC until she returned to Danville 5 weeks ago. She served as Court Director for Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Danville for 20 years until her retirement. She taught school in the Pittsylvania Public School System for a number of years. She attended Harrisonburg State Teacher’s College and University of Virginia and was of the Episcopal faith.
She was married
in 1945 to William “Bill” Burke Dallas, who died in December of 1995.
Survivors include one brother, Clark Ainslie Hodges, Jr. of Thomasville, NC and three nieces, Elizabeth Louise Hodges of Concord, New Hampshire, Ruby Ellyn Hodges Marshal of Dry Fork, VA and Sue Hodges Biersbach of Boonton, New Jersey.
A memorial service will be conducted at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel on Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Michael Garber and Father Cleon Ross officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel.
The family of Elizabeth Hodges Dallas request that memorial donations be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Danville, P.O. Box 2362, Danville, Va. 24541.
Ruthie Dixon
DANVILLE, Va. - Ruthie Frances Irvin Dixon, 102, of 639 North Ridge St., died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Stratford Health Care Center.
Born Aug. 14, 1898, in Caswell County, N.C., she was the daughter of Peter and Victoria Whiting Irvin.
She was married
to the Rev. Jink Dixon, who predeceased her. She worked for the former Dibrell Brothers Inc. and was the last surviving member of her generation.
Survivors include one son, Joe A. Dixon of Danville.
The funeral is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday at Bennett Memorial Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Hairston officiating. Interment
will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Emerson
DANVILLE, Va. - Ronnie Wayne Emerson, 63, of 345 Luna Lake Road, died Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center after three months of declining health.
Born Aug. 30, 1937, in Danville, he was the son of William Otha Emerson and Bessie Hutcherson Emerson.
He was married
to Nancy Sally Emerson, who survives. He lived and worked in Alexandria until his retirement in 1994, at which time he moved to Danville.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include two brothers, Curtis O. Emerson and James W. Emerson Sr., both of Alexandria, and two sisters, Anne E. Reeves of Alexandria and Wanda E. Rowland of Chatham.
He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by one brother, Dandridge N. Emerson Sr.
The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Ewing officiating. Interment
will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
The family received friends 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Swicegood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Gatewood Sr.
GLEN ALLEN, Va. - William “Billy” Bennett Gatewood Sr., 73, of Colonial Estates Circle, Glen Allen, Va., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at Danville Regional Medical Center, Danville, Va.
He was born January 29, 1928 in Pittsylvania County to the late Henry Clay Gatewood and Reba Keen Gatewood. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Inez Gatewood Holder, and a brother, Haile L. Gatewood Sr.
For fifty-two years he was a driver for Trailways and Greyhound Bus Lines, receiving numerous safety awards. He retired June 1, 2001, having achieved the highest seniority in the nation with Greyhound Bus Lines. For the past four years he was Training Coordinator, and prior to holding that position he was driving instructor for Greyhound Bus Lines.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Suzan Gatewood DeNune and Robert L. DeNune of Yanceyville, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, William B. Gatewood Jr. and Rhonda S. Agtewood of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; a brother, Herman W. Gatewood of Mersfreesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Blayre & Breelyn DeNune of Yanceyville, N.C. and Tiffany & Bradley Gatewood of Fuquay Varina, N.C.
There will be a graveside service Friday, July 13, 2001 at 11:00 AM at the Hillcrest Burial Park in Chatham, Va. with the Rev. Kyle A. Flora officiating.
The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home in Chatham, Va. on Thursday, July 12 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of his daughter & son-in-law Suzan & Robert DeNune, 1844 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, N.C.
Norris Funeral Services Inc. & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Anthony J. Gleber
DANVILLE, Va. - Anthony J. Gleber, 72, of 137 Watlington Court, died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at the residence.
Born May 29, 1929, in New Orleans, he was a son of Matthew W. Gleber and Theresa A. Gleber.
He was married
49 years to Thelma C. Gleber, who survives. He was a retired lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army after 24 years of service and serving in the Korean War. He is also retired from the Virginia Employment Commission.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include one daughter, Gwen Hopkins of Greensboro, N.C.; three sons, Scott E. Gleber of Rosemond, Calif., Daniel J. Gleber of Danville and John A. Gleber of Chatham; four sisters, Ruth Guarino, Natalie Dillon, Beryl Gleber and Lucille Bernard, all of New Orleans; two brothers, Matthew Gleber of Greenwood, S.C. and Thomas F. Gleber of New Orleans; and two grandchildren.
The graveside service with military honors performed by Fort Lee Military Honor Squad will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Burial Park with the Rev. Daryl Joyce officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Townes Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Noel Hall
DANVILLE, Va. - Noel Hall, 78, of 111 Winston Drive, died Thursday, June 12, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center after seven months of declining health and one day in the hospital.
Born March 26, 1923, in Patrick County, he was a son of Landon Hall and Themie Hopkins Hall.
He was married
April 12, 1947, to Mary Scott Hall, who survives. He was a member of Lively Stone Baptist Church and had been a resident of Danville since in 1953. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and worked for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company for 13 years and with Suitt Construction Company in Greenville, S.C. He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He received many decorations and citations in World War II, including the Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, American Theater Service Medal and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. He also received the Rifle M1-Sharpshooter Badge in 1943 and the Combat Infantry Badge in 1945.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include five sisters, Virgie H. Breeden of Arlington, Kathleen H. Daughtry of Glen Bernie, Md., Roxie H. Sink of Rocky Mount, Edna H. Crumplton of Bedford and Christy H. Witt of Buchanon.
He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by two brothers, Langston Hall and Dexter Hall and seven half brothers and half sisters.
The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Michael Kent officiating. Interment
will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens with Military Honors performed by the Fort Lee Burial Detail, U.S. Army.
The family will receive friends from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, Va. 24541 or Danville Cancer Association, 1225 W. Main St., Danville, Va. 24541.
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herman Hardy Sr.
GRETNA, Va. - Herman V. Hardy Sr., 79, of 2625 Galveston Road, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born May 4, 1922, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Virgil P. Hardy and Myrtle Powell Hardy.
He was married
to Ethelyn Robertson Hardy, who survives. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church and was the owner of Hardy Electric Service. He was an Army veteran, having served in World War II during which he received the Purple Heart.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include two sons, Herman Virgil Hardy Jr. and David Lee Hardy, both of Gretna; three daughters, Patricia Francis, Janice H. Doss and Kimberly Brumfield, all of Gretna; one brother, Wesley Hardy of Danville; one sister, Celesture Thomas of Sandy Level; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home with the Rev. R.G. Rowland officiating. Interment
will follow at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden in Gretna.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Hearp
DANVILLE, Va. - Jessie Doris Gregory Hearp, 737 Vicar Road, Danville, VA, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2001, after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband Early L. Hearp, her parents, Mary Jane Hankins Gregory and Ily Spencer Gregory, and three brothers Buford Gregory, W.A. Gregory and Richard Gregory.
She is survived by her son Eddie F. Hearp and his wife Dawn, grandson Todd and his wife Anne, granddaughter Shelley Hearp Cooper and her husband Tazewill Cooper and four great grandchildren, Kristin MacQueen Hearp, Caroline Davis Hearp, Gregory Franklin Hearp and Abigail Dawn Cooper all of Roanoke, VA.
She is survived by a very special big sister Gladys “Cindy“ Haymore who was also her life-long best friend and younger sister Edith Hawkins. Also surviving are brothers Davis Gregory, Sr. and wife Eleanor, Douglas Gregory and Sisters-in-Law Hazel Gregory, Virginia Gregory and Brattie Gregory and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hearp was born in the Callands Community of Pittsylvania County and raised in a loving and Christian home; the eight brothers and sisters remained very close over the years.
Jessie always enjoyed composing and writing poetry. One of her poems Destination was very special to her family:
Destination
The journey that is not of our planning
And yet the destination is ours.
We don’t know how long we’ll be traveling
In the valley, mountains, or towers,
But we know the traveling grows sweeter
And we rest by the side of the road,
We know that when we are burdened
The Savior will carry our load.
He knows when we are weary,
He sees our every tear,
He promises never to leave us
And he never wants us to fear.
We can know that if tonight he should call
And we could hear him call our name,
We know that would be greater
And all the riches and worldly fame.
He said through the valley and the shadow I will lead you
Oh just the thoughts of the melodious tone,
We can say anytime, “Lord, I am ready,”
“I’m just glad I don’t have to go alone.”
Mrs. Hearp was a longtime member of the Baptist Tabernacle and she and her family appreciated the faithfulness of Pastor Hunley during Jessie’s lengthy illness. Mrs. Hearp was associated with Dan River Mills for many years.
The family would like to thank Kathy Weatherford and the other caregivers for the love and care they administered during Jessie’s illness. Also, a special thanks to Mary Beth Monroe, of Roanoke, VA, for her help and support during Jessie’s illness. A special thanks to her doctors and the staff at Stratford Health Center.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2001, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, 703 N. Main Street, Danville, VA. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at the Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel, 703 N. Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. R.J. Barber, Jr. and Rev. Douglas Barber will officiate and interment will follow at Highland Burial Park.
