Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Johnny J. Wilson
Johnny J. Wilson, 73, of Portsmouth, Va., died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Elizabeth City, N.C.
A memorial service was held Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Cradock United Methodist Church with Pastor Daniel G. Spaugh officiating. A graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. in the Bland Cemetery, Bland, Va., with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating.
He was a native of Greenville, N.C., and the son of the late George Washington and Bertha Forest Wilson. He was a retired truck driver for Nu-Car Carries Inc. and was a member of Cradock United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Dillow Wilson of the home; five sons, John M. Wilson and Robert W. "Bobby" Wilson, both of Chula Vista, Calif., Randy Wilson of Portsmouth, Va., Chris Wilson of Chesapeake, Va., and Jay Wilson of Waterlily, N.C; one half brother, Henry Heath of Robersonville, N.C; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson of Elizabethtown, N.C.; a brother-in-law, Calvin Stephen of Greenville, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Chris Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Robert Blair, Lyndsay Blair and Abraham Foltz.
Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., is in charge of the local arrangements.
Johnny J. Wilson
Johnny J. Wilson, 73, of Portsmouth, Va., died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Elizabeth City, N.C.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Cradock United Methodist Church with Pastor Daniel G. Spaugh officiating.
He was a native of Greenville, N.C., and the son of the late George Washington and Bertha Forest Wilson. He was a retired truck driver for Nu-Car Carries Inc. and was a member of Cradock United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Dillow Wilson of the home; five sons, John M. Wilson and Robert W. "Bobby" Wilson, both of Chula Vista, Calif., Randy Wilson of Portsmouth, Va., Chris Wilson of Chesapeake, Va., and Jay Wilson of Waterlily, N.C; one half brother, Henry Heath of Robersonville, N.C; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson of Elizabethtown, N.C.; a brother-in-law, Calvin Stephen of Greenville, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Chris Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Robert Blair and Lyndsay Blair.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, immediately following the service in the Cradock United Methodist Church social hall and at other times at the residence in Portsmouth, Va.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pasquotank-Camden County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1236, Elizabeth City, NC 27906.
James Lester Tiller
James Lester Tiller, 60, of Route 1, Rocky Gap, Va., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in a Bluefield, W.Va., hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel, Bluefield, W.Va., with the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating.
Born June 18, 1943, in Rocky Gap, Va., he was a son of the late Paul Fenton Tiller and Ruth Tabor Tiller. He was formerly employed as a machinist with the Power Transmission Company and National Electric Coil of Bluefield, W.Va. He was a lifelong resident of Bland County, Va., and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Meadows Tiller of Rocky Gap, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Andi Tiller of Rocky Gap, Va.; a brother, Gene Tiller of Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Linda Browder of Hillsville, Va., Donna Fellows of Roanoke, Va., and Janet Myers of Wytheville, Va.; an aunt, Elsie Harless of Rocky Gap, Va.; an uncle and aunt, Buford "Boot" Tiller and Nannie Rose Tiller, both of Rocky Gap, Va.; a granddaughter, Katie Tiller of Rocky Gap, Va.; and a grandson, Josh Tiller of Rocky Gap, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302.
E-mail of cards or condolences to the Tiller family may be sent to Mercer@MercerFuneral.com.
Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Cloas Tickle Farmer
Cloas Tickle Farmer, 86, of Dublin, Va., died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at the New River Valley Medical Center, Radford, Va.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in White Gate, Va., with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va.
She was born July 23, 1916, in Bland County, Va., the daughter of the late Grant and Lottie Virginia Tickle.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Howe Farmer Jr.; one daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Paul Haga of Dublin, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home or at the home of Dianna and Paul Haga.
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in Pearisburg, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Constance Cenie Slattery
Constance Cenie Slattery, 100, of Lincoln, Mass., formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at Walden Rehabilitation Center in Concord, Mass., after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. at the East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Va.
She was born in Wythe County, Va., in 1901, a daughter of the late Robert Riley and Mary Jane Simmerman. She left Wytheville, Va., to attend business school in Portsmouth, Ohio, where she met Howard Slattery whom she married in 1926. She and her husband were private business owners in Portsmouth, Ohio, from 1932 to 1962, when they retired. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Portsmouth for over 60 years, having served on the Vestry, and working in a variety of church support groups. She was an active member of Scioto County Chapter of Veterans of World War I Auxiliary. In 1994, she moved to the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Hulen and George Kornfield, in Lincoln, Mass.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Slattery, in 1993; and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Hulen Kornfield; four grandchildren, Leslie Kornfield, Stephanie Kornfield, Kari Kornfield and Geoffrey Kornfield; and many nieces and nephews.
MacRae-Tunnicliffe Funeral Home in Concord, Mass., is in charge of the arrangements.
Harry Wesley Danner
Harry Wesley Danner, 53, of Wytheville died Sunday evening, July 13, 2003, in the Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Kevin Fiorini and the Rev. Russell Catron officiating. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat.
He was born in Pulaski, a son of the late John Edward Sr. and Dorothy Simmerman Danner. He was a former member of Galena Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a well-known brickmason and farmer.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kara Rebecca Danner; and an infant sister.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Catron Danner of the home; one daughter, Katie Loraine Danner of the home; two brothers, John Edward Danner Jr. of Wilkesboro, N.C., and David R. Danner of Max Meadows; father-in-law, Hubert Catron Jr. of Rural Retreat; two special sisters-in-law and spouses, Linda and Kevin Fiorini, Wanda and Larry Pruitt, all of Wytheville; a special brother-in-law and spouse, Ron and Ginny Catron of Wytheville; a special aunt, Loraine Heldreth of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home or anytime at the residence.
The family suggests those who prefer may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, the Memorial & Honor Program, Call Center, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements
Charles Eugene Stowers
Charles Eugene "Charlie Bug" Stowers, 28, of Pearisburg, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle incident on Interstate 77.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, with the Rev. Bill Sleasman officiating. Burial followed in Sunny Point Cemetery in the Clearfork section of Bland County, near Rocky Gap.
Born March 28, 1975, he was employed as a laborer with a flooring company.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Allen Shrader; and his paternal grandfather, Charles Bernard Stowers.
Survivors include his parents, Darrell Lynn and Patricia Darlene Shrader Stowers of Pearisburg; one son, Charles Eugene Stowers Jr. of Narrows; his maternal grandmother, Gracie Shrader of Bland; his paternal grandmother, Stella Stowers of Bastian; two brothers and sister-in-law, Jason Lee and Nancy Stowers of Pearisburg, and Joseph Clay Stowers of Pearisburg.
Online condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.riffes.com.
Riffe's Funeral Services in Narrows was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Mustard Totten
Mary Lou Mustard Totten, 81, of Vinton died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke.
Funeral service was held Monday, July 14, at 1 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate with Pastor Susan Reaves officiating. Interment was in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
She was born Sept. 9, 1921, a daughter of the late King H. and Zozo Dixon Mustard.
She was a member of Mays Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jane Mustard.
Survivors include her husband, William L. Totten II; one son and daughter-in-law, William L. III and Kay Totten of Vinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa Totten of Richmond, Karen and Vance Cox of Marietta, Ga.; and three grandchildren, Evan Lyons, Jessica Greenholtz and Helen Cox.
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements.
Betty McGuire Vest
Betty Zane McGuire Vest, 75, of the White Gate community in Pearisburg died Friday, July 11, 2003, at New River Valley Medical Center, Radford.
Funeral service was held Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, with the Rev. Donald White and the Rev. Tom Oliphant officiating.
Interment was in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate.
She was born May 25, 1928, at Mechanicsburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Flora Harman McGuire. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Calvin Vest; a brother, Harry Thomas McGuire; and a sister, Gay Jeanette Kelley. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Iris and Alan Strock of Bland, Karen MacDonald of Radford; three grandchildren and spouses, David "Bronco" Strock of Bland, Julie and Chad Porter of Max Meadows, and Wesley and Elizabeth Strock of Bland; three great-grandchildren, Logan Porter, Erin Porter and Adriauna Strock; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Keith and Juanita McGuire of Pearisburg, and Cathern McGuire of Bland; and several special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Jo Hunter
Mary Jo Hunter, 91, of Ceres, Va., died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at Asbury Place in Wytheville, Va.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland, Va., with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Burial will be in the Bethany Church Cemetery in Ceres, Va.
She was of the United Methodist faith. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge, L.A.P.M.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay F. Hunter; and her parents, John and Laura Elizabeth Atwell.
Survivors include one brother, Alvis Atwell of Ceres, Va.; one sister-in-law, Ruby C. Atwell of Ceres, Va.; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Richard and Jean Hunter of Colorado; three stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Frances and Eugene Ingraham of Kentucky, Velma and Keith Alden of Maryland, and Phyllis Weider of Wisconsin; 14 step-grandchildren, several great-step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home of Bland, Va.
Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
John Owen Thompson
John Owen Thompson, 46, of Bastian, Va., died Friday, May 2, 2003.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 4, at 4 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel, Bland, Va., with John Clemons officiating.
He was born in Bluefield, W.Va. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Ray Thompson; and a sister, Betty Burton. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Leeuna Thompson of the home; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Denny Aker, Barbara Edmonds of Boydton, Va., Mary and Billy Gusler of Pearisburg, Va., and Judy and Gerald Shrader of Bland, Va.; one aunt, Della Mae Looney of Bastian, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that donations may be made to the Bland County Rescue Squad.
Highland Funeral Service Bland Chapel in Bland, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert William Carver Sr.
Robert William Carver Sr., 79, of Bastian, Va., died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va., with the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating. Interment will be in the Bishop's Chapel Cemetery in the Clear Fork section of Bland, Va.
He was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Bland County, Va., a son of the late Walter Andrew and Lucy Kate Carver.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Carver of Bastian, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert William Jr. and Rita Carver of Bastian, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Calvin Elswick of Bluewell, W.Va.; one brother, Walter J. Carver of Bluefield, W.Va.; three sisters, Claudine "Micky" Lovern of Rural Retreat, Va., Pauline Clark of California, and Loretta Sword of Ona, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Krystal Carver and Jayme Elswick.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home.
A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Connie Jean Chambers Collins
Connie Jean Chambers Collins, 43, of Davy, W.Va., died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va., with the Rev. Johnny Morgan and the Rev. Bobby Harden officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va.
Born May 2, 1959, in Welch, W.Va., she was a daughter of Ray V. Chambers Sr. and Mildred Fruia Chambers of Bluefield, W.Va. She was a lifelong resident of Davy, W.Va., and was a member of the First Church of God in Davy, W.Va. She was employed as a cashier at the Bantham Food Mart in Gary, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Deonne Thompson.
Survivors include four daughters, Jennifer E. Stillwell of Bluewell, W.Va., Kristy L. Bridges of Laurens, S.C., Cassandra N. Stillwell of the home, and Samantha Jo Chambers Collins of the home; one grandson, Jacob Martin Bridges; and four brothers, Ray V. Chamber Jr. of Bluefield, W.Va., Timothy S. Chambers of Bluefield, W.Va., Chester E. Chambers of Bland, Va., and Steven R. Chambers of Bluefield, W.Va.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Chad Gordon Arnold
Chad Gordon Arnold, 30, of Max Meadows, Va., died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville, Va., with Pastor Clayton Quesenberry and the Rev. Wayne Lisenby officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va.
He was an employee of Xpress Construction Co., and attended Bob White Boulevard Church of God in Pulaski, Va.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Gordon Arnold; and a brother, Gregory Arnold.
Survivors include his wife, Missy Arnold of Dublin, Va.; three sons, Cameron Arnold, Cory Arnold and Dustin Arnold, all of Dublin, Va.; a daughter, Keirstin Arnold of Dublin, Va.; his mother, Emily Arnold Slack of Star, N.C.; a brother, Gary Wayne Arnold of Hillsville, Va.; a sister, Amanda Saunders of Star, N.C.; maternal grandparents, Jack and Ruth Scott of Max Meadows, Va.; and several aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda L. Barnes
Linda L. Barnes of Bland, Va., formerly of Wytheville, Va., died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Pentecostal Holiness Church on West Ridge Road, Wytheville, Va.
She was a graduate of the nursing program at Wytheville Community College and was a registered nurse.
She was preceded in death by her father, S.R. Barnes; and brother, Joseph A. Barnes.
Survivors include her mother, Della Barnes of Wytheville, Va.; one brother, Bill Barnes of Powhatan, Va.; one sister, Joyce Viars of Roanoke, Va.; two nephews, Joseph Barnes of Powhatan, Va., and Dallas Viars of Roanoke, Va.; and two nieces, Wendy Barnes McClure of Powhatan, Va., and Stacey Viars of Roanoke, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Bland County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 585, Bland, VA 24315, or the Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center, 1459 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond, VA 23235.
