Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Paul Vernon Wagner
WAGNER, PAUL VERNON, 77 of Pearisburg, VA passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Born
June 28, 1929 in Falls Mills, VA., he was the son of the late Oscar and Beulah Lynch Wagner. Paul graduated from Graham High School in 1946 and then went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1950. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a businessman in Giles County for many years during which that time he started Eastern Gun & Supply Co. with his late father in 1965. In 1988, he and close friend Michael Lively started Direct Sports, Inc. where he was active until his passing. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of thirty-one years, Charlotte Lucas Wagner of Pearisburg. A dedicated father, he is also survived by two sons, Andrew Paul Wagner of Pearisburg and special friend, Rebecca Gardill, Steven Todd Albert and wife, Lorea of Pearisburg, two daughters, Jacquelyn Graham and husband Robert of Dublin, Terri Caldwell and husband Darrell of Fredericksburg, one brother Gene Wagner and wife Barbara of Goose Creek, SC, six grandchildren, Dylan, Cara, Courtney, Melissa, Meredith and Morgan, and two great grandchildren, Bethany and Bryce. He is also survived by numerous loyal friends at Direct Sports, Inc. whom he loved dearly. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 2:00 pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. There will be a full military service by the VFW and American Legion following the service at the cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mildred Givens Johnston
JOHNSTON, MILDRED GIVENS, 87 of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, WV. Mildred was born on May 16, 1919 in Pearisburg, VA and was a daughter of the late John H. Givens, Sr. and Winnie Johnston Givens. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chapman Isaac Johnston, Jr. one son, Chapman I. Johnston, III, one brother, Thomas Cale Givens and one sister Helen Farrier Givens. She is survived by, one son and daughter-in-law, John Chapman and Elsie Johnston of Roanoke, VA., two grandchildren, Kimberly A. and husband Tommy Johnson of Bowling Green, KY, Chapman I. (Chipper) Johnston, IV of Roanoke, VA. two great-granddaughters, Ella Katherine Johnson & Allison Elizabeth Johnson, two sisters, Jean Givens Owen of VA Beach, VA, Anna Lee Givens Williams of Pearisburg, one brother and sister-in-law, John H. Givens, Jr. and wife Perk and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Monta Vista Mausoleum in Bluefield, WV, Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm with the Rev Ian MacFarlane and the Rev. Keith Owen officiating with entombment following in the Monta Vista Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 before the service on Wednesday and Tuesday at Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg, VA from 6 - 8 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Chipper Johnston Youth Room at the Bland Street United Methodist Church in Bluefield, WV.
Viola Lorraine Fleeman
FLEEMAN, VIOLA LORRAINE : Viola went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, March 24, 2007. She was born on April 3, 1920 in Giles County to parents Emme and Maggie Link Phleghar. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and lifetime companion Horton Fleeman and her sisters Hazel Meredith, Jewell Albert, Geraldine Stevers and Mildred Pack. Viola was a very devoted housewife and mother who loved her family very much. She was happiest when she was taking care of them. They were her life. She took pleasure in cooking and even more pleasure in watching everyone enjoy what she had prepared. She loved everyone and expressed that love very openly. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her. She is survived by two loving daughters who cared for her and loved her very deeply, Betty F. Lucas of Pearisburg, VA and Sharon and husband James (Jimbo) Martin of Ripplemead, VA. One sister Margaret and husband Donald Pack of Pearisburg, VA; two grandchildren Natalie Hope Lucas and companion John Peoples of Pearisburg, VA, Dena and husband Johnny Puckett of Christiansburg; one great-grandchild Alexis Puckett, and several nieces and nephews; her very special caregiver whom she loved very much Eloise Martin; and two special neighbors Pam and Douglas Brooks. Funeral services will be conducted, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 11:00am at the Givens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hewitt officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home, Monday evening from 6:00 – 9:00pm.
Laura Ann Weeks Sadler
SADLER, LAURA ANN WEEKS, 84 of Pearisburg, VA., (Bane Community), passed away at her home, Friday, February 16, 2007. Mrs. Sadler was born on September 14, 1922 in Gunnersville, AL and was a daughter of the late William Delta Weeks, Sr., and Myrtle Wright Weeks. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence H. Sadler, one, sister Virginia Moland and one brother, Troy Weeks. Mrs. Sadler was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Pearisburg and was a retired employee of Macy McClaugherty Elementary School. In her retirement, she loved gardening and her flowers. Mrs. Sadler is survived by two daughters, Martha E. Sadler and Deborah M. Fontaine both of Pearisburg, one son, Danny E. Sadler of Radford, two brothers, James O. Weeks and William Delta Weeks, Jr., both of Decatur, AL, one sister, Wilma Sherrill of Decatur, AL, two grandchildren, Adrienne E. Fontaine of Marion, Derek W. Fontaine of Pearisburg, one great granddaughter, Toni L. Dressler and lifetime friend, Lois Turner. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 19, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Paula Dell Campbell officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Sunday evening from 6 – 8 pm.
John Ray Sadler
SADLER, JOHN RAY, 80 of Staffordsville, (Bane), VA passed away Monday night, February 20, 2007 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Mr. Sadler was born on May 22, 1926 in Bane, VA and was a son of the late John Edward Sadler and Mattie S. Sadler. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Stafford Sadler, three brothers, Jess, Lawrence and Clarence Sadler, and four sisters, Lucy Eaton, Mary Stafford, Pauline and Ruby Sadler. Mr. Sadler was an Army Sgt. in WWII, a retired Supervisor of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows and was a lifelong member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Bane, VA. Mr. Sadler is survived by his son, Douglas Wayne Sadler of Pearisburg, two darling grandchildren, Ashley and David Sadler of Pearisburg and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm.
Kaare A. Andersen
Kaare Arnfinn Andersen “Andy,” 81 of Greenville, WV, passed away Thursday February 22, 2007, at Giles Carilion Hospital, Pearisburg, Virginia following a long illness. Andy was born April 22, 1925, in Arndale, Norway. He was a son of the late Carl Olsen and Agnes Gurine Andersen and was an only child. He came to America in 1929, living in Brooklyn, New York for 20 years then moving to Long Valley, New Jersey, as an auctioneer and selling real estate. He lived in Pennsylvania before moving to West Virginia in 1972. He owned and operated the Lindside Texaco before his retirement. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He was an Aviation Electronic’s Mate Second Class. He served in the Navy 1943-1951. He was awarded the European Theatre Medal, American Theatre Medal and Victory Medal. He went to Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey. Andy was an avid photographer. Andy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary McMickle. He is also survived by his children, Kenneth Andersen and wife Josie, Keith Andersen and wife Gail, Keven Andersen, and Karen Dunbar and husband Jay. Step-daughters, Diane Smith and husband Jim Pyne; Christine Broyles and husband Timmy. Grandchildren, Kenny, Heather, Pam, Casey, Eden and Marissa Andersen. Step-grandchildren, Melanie Pyne, Robbie and wife Adrien Pyne, and Shannon Pyne and husband Mikey Plumley. Brian Broyles and wife Pauline, Jason Broyles and Marybeth Broyles. Step-great grandchildren, Colton Pyne and Hunter Plumley. He is also survived by his brother-in laws, Ronald McMickle of West Virginia, Arnold McMickle, William McMickle, and sister-in-law Betty Ungvare, all of New Jersey. There will be a Private family interment. Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg is serving the family.
Hazel Ann Perkins Stephens
STEPHENS, HAZEL ANN PERKINS, 54 of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2007 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Mrs. Stephens was born on June 4, 1952 in Pearisburg and was a daughter of Nadine Woods Perkins of Pearisburg and the late Vernon Eugene Perkins. Besides her mother, Hazel is survived by one daughter, Sabrina Anderson of Pearisburg, two sons, David Anderson and Fiancée Donna Jones of Columbia, SC, Robert Anderson and wife Teresa of Myrtle Beach, SC, one step-son, Nelson Stephens of Fairfax, VA, four brothers, Darrell Perkins of Pearisburg, Gary Perkins of Pearisburg, Phillip Perkins of Dublin, James Perkins of Pearisburg, one sister, Norma Walters of Pearisburg and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2007 at 2:00pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. G. Wayman Creger officiating with burial following in the White Gate cemetery in White Gate, VA. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg Thursday evening from 6 – 8 pm.
Helen Morrison Ratcliff
RATCLIFF, HELEN MORRISON, 77 of Narrows, VA passed away, February 4, 2007 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Angel’s Rest cemetery in Narrows. Arrangements Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg, VA.
France Whitt
France Whitt, 92, of Riverbend, Pearisburg, Virginia, returned to the arms of his family in heaven on January 16, 2007. His loving wife of 28 years, Jewell “Judy” Whitt remains to cherish his memory. France was born on June 24, 1914, a son of the late Milburn Lee and Lilly Mae Bandy Whitt. He was predeceased by 11 of his brothers and sisters, and is survived by one brother, Norman Whitt, of Virginia Beach, and numerous nieces and nephews. France enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving with honor in the South Pacific until enemy fire inflicted a serious wound that pained him for the rest of his life. Upon France ’s return from the war, he was employed at Hercules Incorporated (Radford Army Ammunition Plant) until his retirement in 1975. In 1970, during France ’s tenure at Hercules, he received the Cost Improvement Crusader Award for providing an ingenious solution to a costly problem that had been plaguing the company for years. Maintaining the natural beauty of Giles County was one of France ’s lifetime commitments, and he served on the Keep Giles County Beautiful Commission for a number of years. In the mid-1990’s, France began the creation of Riverbend, a blue-ribbon development overlooking the New River. At the time of his death, he and his wife, Judy, maintained their residence at Riverbend in a house they designed and built together. In 2001, France saw the fulfillment of one of his dreams with the establishment of Whitt-Riverbend Park, a 28 acre low-impact public recreation area featuring nearly a mile of frontage along the New River. France was a dedicated member and supporter of Redeemer Evangelical Church in Pearisburg. He was one of the signatory members when Redeemer was formed in 1960. France was tireless in his service to the church, serving on Redeemer’s church council for many years. He was also an active member of the church’s property committee and the church choir. France attended church weekly until the last weeks of his life and continued to serve as a church trustee at the time of his death. A service celebrating France ’s life was held on Friday, January 19, 2007, at Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg, with the Rev. Linda Mitchell officiating. Following the service, France was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 6000 from Narrows, American Legion Post 311 from Pembroke, and American Legion Post 68 from Narrows. The family suggests that any memorial contributions in France ’s name be made to Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, at PO Box 15 Pearisburg, VA 24134.
