Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Charles G. Atkins
Charles G. Atkins, 48, of Richmond, Va., died Monday, March 25, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel in Richmond, Va. Interment will be in Maury Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Kitty M. Atkins; his son, Chuck G. Atkins Jr.; his mother, Frances S. Atkins; his sister and brother-in-law, Jenny and John Weaver; and his grandson, Tyler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy. Bldg. 4, Richmond, VA 23227.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Va.
Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel in Richmond, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ella Carolyn Hendricks Hayes
Ella Carolyn Hendricks Hayes, 77, of Macon, Ga., died Tuesday, March 26, 2002.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at the St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Leland Smith and the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Inurnment will follow in the West End Cemetery.
She was born in Glade Springs, Va., a daughter of the late John Rolson and Ella Gilmer Hendricks. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Wytheville Golf Club and several bridge clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Hayes.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Robert Cleveland of Macon, Ga.; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Christina Hayes of Vinita, Okla.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Scott and Emily Robbins of Providence, R.I., Ross Robbins of Athens, Ga., and Nathan Hayes of Vinita, Okla.; a sister, Rolsie Dalton of Ashtabula, Ohio; and a niece, Linda Dalton Friddle of Washington, D.C.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, Memorials, c/o Jean K. Lester, P.O. Box 778, Wytheville, VA 24382.The family will receive friends Saturday, March 30, from noon until 1 p.m. (service time) in the Logan Room at St. John's Episcopal Church, Wytheville, Va.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ella "Ruth" McKinnon
Ella "Ruth" McKinnon, 75, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel in Marion, Va., with the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion, Va.
She was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Smyth County, Va. She was a retired food service employee of Southwestern State Hospital in Marion, Va. She lived at Asbury Center at Birdmont in Wytheville, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Click McKinnon; and her parents, Steve C. and Sallie Marie Poole Hash.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ernest David and Arlene K. Brewer of Bland, Va.; two grandsons, Chad David Brewer and Curtis John Brewer, both of Bland, Va.; a special friend, Roy Trail of Marion, Va.; one sister, Euna Lundy of Marion, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred A. Sr. and Nancy Hash of Elk Creek, Va.; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roscoe and Frankie McKinnon of Marion, Va.; and three nieces, five nephews and their families.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel in Marion, Va.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler Street, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver -Brown Funeral Service in Marion, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Carl Schweighart
Major Michael Carl Schweighart, 41, of Rural Retreat, Va., died Friday, March 22, 2002, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the All Nations Church, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Joe Austin and the Rev. Kevin Varney officiating. Entombment will be in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Rural Retreat, Va.
He was a major in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a member of the All Nations Church. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Koster Schweighart.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Beard Schweighart of Rural Retreat, Va.; two daughters, Melissa Schweighart and Jennifer Schweighart, both of Rural Retreat, Va.; two sons, Joshua Schweighart and Matthew Schweighart, both of Rural Retreat, Va.; his father and step-mother, Donald A. and Frances Marshall Schweighart of Lewisville, N.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine Mary and Ronnie York of Wilmington, N.C.; brothers and sister-in-law, John Schweighart of Winston-Salem, N.C., Joe Schweighart and Thomas Schweighart, both of Pfafftown, N.C., Donald Schweighart of Clemmons, N.C., and Richard and Traci Schweighart of Pfafftown, N.C.; and a grandson, Alexander Schweighart of Rural Retreat, Va.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the All Nations Church in Wytheville, Va.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Adam Wayne Renfroe
Adam Wayne Renfroe, 24, of Bastian, Va., died Sunday, April 21, 2002, in an automobile accident in Bluefield, Va.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 25, at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va., with the Rev. Phil Parker officiating. Burial followed in the Grandview Memory Gardens.
He was born in Guntersville, Ala. He attended Graham High School and was of the Protestant faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Harris.
He is survived by his mother, Teresa Lynn Harris Puckett of Bastian, Va.; a sister, Keishia Nicole Renfroe of Bastian, Va.; his grandmother, Bonnie Michael of Albertsville, Ala.; great-grandmother, Lorraine Harris of Falls Mills, Va.; an aunt, Tammy Veasy of Boaz, Ala.; an uncle, William E. Harris Jr. of Falls Mills, Va.; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
William David Sarver
William David Sarver, 80, of Pulaski, Va., and Dade City, Fla., died Sunday, April 14, 2002, in Dublin, Va.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at the Dade City Church of God. Burial followed at the Chapel Hill Gardens.
He was born March 9, 1922, in Bland, Va. He attended the Dade City Church of God and was a member of the D.A.V. He worked for D&K Transport in Dade City Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie M. Sarver; his parents, Clarence Edward and Dora Mae Sarver; one brother, Charlie Sarver; and a grandchild, William Wesley Rogers.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Roy Rogers of Dade City, Fla., Kay and Nelvin Harrell of Eagle Lake, Fla., Charlotte and Tom Kemp of Lakeland, Fla., Ranay and Randy Williams of Jasper, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Celine Sarver of Oceanside, Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth Alexander of Bland, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a special niece and nephew, Melvin and Nona Sarver; and several other nieces and nephews.
Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City, Fla., was in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Blanche Coburn
Helen Blanche Coburn, 89, of Bastian, Va., died Monday, May 13, 2002, in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. at the Bastian Union Church, Bastian, Va., with the Rev. Lee McIntosh officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Va.
Born in the Round Bottom section of Bland County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Dora Walker Morehead. She was a member of the Bastian Union Church, Bastian, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Claude Coburn; one sister, Leona Neal; and three brothers, Gilbert Morehead, Byron Morehead and Emory Morehead.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Roberta Coburn of Greensboro, N.C., Vernon and Connie Coburn of Bastian, Va., and Warren and Donna Coburn of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers, Jay Howard Morehead of Petersburg, W.Va., and C.L. Morehead of Millville, Del.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bastian Union Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bland County Rescue Squad and Fire Department or Grapefield Volunteer Fire Department.
Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements
Emory Junior Hill
Emory Junior Hill, 76, of Austinville, Va., died Monday, May 13, 2002, in the Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital, Pulaski, Va.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel, Austinville, Va., with the Rev. RuthAnne Henley and the Rev. Earnest Chinault officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery.
He was born in Carroll County, Va., a son of the late Sanders and Lillie Dale Hill. He was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church for more than 30 years, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company. He was a charter member of the Lead Mines Rescue Squad and a member of the Believers Quartet.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Treva Porter Hill; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Debra Hill of Galax, Va., Gary and Dinah Hill of Chester, Va., and Jeff and Jodi Hill of Salem, Va.; four grandchildren, Crystal Hill, Eric Hill, G.L. Hill and Shannon Hill; and one sister, Alice Riggins of Greensboro, N.C.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or at the residence at any time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the Beulah United Methodist Church or the Lead Mines Rescue Squad.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Dean Mason Tibbs
The Rev. Dean Mason Tibbs, 63, Dungannon, Va., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m., at the Dungannon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy F. LaDuke and the Rev. June Miller officiating. The Dungannon United Methodist Church singers will provide music. Burial will follow the service at 3 p.m. at the Red Oak Cemetery in Ceres, Va.
He was born in Bland County, Va., on May 1, 1938. He was a United Methodist minister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Herman and Loma Atwell Tibbs; and two brothers, Kenneth Layman Tibbs and Adrian Tibbs.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda Hess Tibbs of Dungannon, Va.; son, John Trevor Kleindl of Manassas, Va.; sister, Erma Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Troy Wayne and Peggy Tibbs of Bluefield, W.Va., Warren Nelson and Diane Tibbs of Bland, Va., Nicholas and Velata Tibbs of Topeka, Kan., and Betty Tibbs of Hardeeville, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Dungannon United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Dungannon United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at gcfh@mounet.com.
Gate City Funeral Home in Gate City, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ada Dell Arnold
Ada Dell Arnold, 83, of Wytheville, Va., died Friday, May 10, 2002, in the Edgemont Center, Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ted Anders and the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
She was born in Wythe County, Va., a daughter of the late Benjamin and Nannie Parks Arnold. She was member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cecil Arnold; a sister, Anna Mae Jones; and five brothers, James Arnold, Lawrence Arnold, Willie Gray Arnold, Elmer Arnold and Marvin Arnold.
Survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Young of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Lenney Arnold, and David Leon Arnold, all of Wytheville, Va.; four sisters, Rose Shupe and Lillie Arnold, both of Fries, Va., Elizabeth Turner of Max Meadows, Va., and Ethel Smythers of Wytheville, Va.; a brother, Cloyd Arnold of Cooksville, Tenn.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
James David Baumgardner
James David Baumgardner, 44, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Friday, May 10, 2002, in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., with the Rev. Bob Steele officiating. Interment will follow in the Umberger Family Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack B. Baumgardner.
Survivors include his wife, Edith G. Baumgardner of the home; a son, John T. "Buster" Baumgardner of the home; two daughters, Kelly Baumgardner and Kim Baumgardner, both of Chilhowie, Va.; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Wills of Baltimore, Md.; his mother, Josephine Shuler Baumgardner of Wytheville, Va.; a sister, Nancy Owens of Wytheville, Va.; two brothers, Ronald and Shirley Baumgardner of Kanapolis, N.C., and Jack Baumgardner of Chilhowie, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
William Melton Peake
William Melton "Mull" Peake, 80, of Pulaski, Va., formerly of Wythe County, Va., died Friday, May 10, 2002, in the Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital, Pulaski, Va.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel, Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Richard Walls officiating.
He was born in Wythe County, Va., a son of the late Jasper and Mandy Davis Peake. He attended the Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Magdaline Hardy Peake; one son, William Lee Peake; two grandsons, Wayne Smith and Marvin Dwayne Banes; and one granddaughter, Susie Massie.
Survivors include eight daughters and sons-in-law, Effie Mae Banes of Wytheville, Va., Bonnie Stone of Draper, Va., Deanna and Jewel Pauley of Galax, Va., Helen and Buford Corvin of Crockett, Va., Betty Davidson of Cripple Creek, Va., Wanda and Starling Jennings of Speedwell, Va., Linda and Roy Wingfield of Rural Retreat, Va., and Brenda and Junior Stone of Austinville, Va.; son, Harry Peake of Speedwell, Va.; a brother, Harry Peake of Virginia Beach, Va.; a longtime companion, Lucy Massie of Pulaski, Va.; 28 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, great-stepgrandchildren, great-great-stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
James Eugene Britt Sr.
James Eugene Britt Sr., 62, of Darien, Ga., died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at his home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24, at 3:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Darien, Ga., with the Rev. Danny Grace officiating. Burial followed in St. Andrew¹s Cemetery.
He was a life-long resident of McIntosh County, Ga. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 177. He also was a member of Brunswick Masonic Lodge No. 717, A.F.M., Alee Shrine Temple and First Presbyterian Church were he was a past elder.
He is survived by a wife, Betty McGee Britt of Darien, Ga.; three sons, James E. Britt Jr., Brunswick and Jesse McGee Britt Sr., and Robert Clark Britt, all of Darien, Ga.; one daughter, Angela E. Porter of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; three sisters, Barbara Hunnicutt of Metter, Ga., Sandra Giles of Macon, Ga., and Margie Crosby of Pooler, Ga.; six grandchildren.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Ga., was in charge of the arrangements.
