Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
MUTERSPAW, Clarence Leon
Clarence Leon (Moody) Muterspaw, 78, of Kerrs Creek, died Sunday, April 18, 2004. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
PIERCE, Celia Faye
Celia Faye Pierce, 91, of Galax, Virginia, died Monday, April 19, 2004. Funeral service Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Vaughan -Guynn Chapel.
VASS, Rhudy
Rhudy Vass, 76, of Hillsville, Va. passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at his home. Mr. Vass is survived by his wife, Callie Vass of the home; children and spouse, William Randolph Vass, Carolyn and Tommy Alderman, all of Hillsville, and Patricia Nelson of Galax; sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Custis Webb of Hillsville; sister-in-law, Mava Vass of Hillsville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey and Darlene Vass, Scott and Allison Alderman, Craig and Tracy Bowman, Amy and Mark Turbyfill, and Travis and Danielle Alderman; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Vass was predeceased by his parents, Rufus Early and Anna Laura Nester Vass and his brother, William Hassell Vass. Funeral services Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Crooked Oak Baptist Church with the Rev. Oscar Hill and the Rev. Bobby Davis officiating. The body will lie in state one hour preceding the service. Burial will be at the Crooked Oak cemetery. Masonic rites by Hillsville Masonic Lodge 193 AF & AM will be conducted at the cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.
WOMACK, Harold
Mr. Harold Womack, 62, of Long Island, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.
COMBS, Elma Brown
Elma Brown Combs, 85, of Rosedale, Florida, passed away Monday, April 19, 2004. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory.
COSSEY, Rozika Hill
Rozika Hill Cossey, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Roanoke, passed away April 8, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Stott; her step-father, William F. McCall; son, Robert Lee Hill; and half-sister, Paulette M. Marthinuss. Surviving are her mother, Addie C. McCall; daughters and son-in-law, Shelia Hill of Calif., Pam Hill of Charlotte, N.C., and Deloris Guilliams and husband, Ernie, of Vinton, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Nancy Thomas; half-brother, Darrell W. McCall; grandchildren, Tony and Joel Briceno, Calif., Tiffany Schmidt, Brandi and Lindsey Guilliams of Vinton, and Mark, Rachel, and Leah Thomas of Delaware; and numerous great-grandchildren. Arrangement were by the Neptune Society Crematory, San Jose, Calif. A memorial service in Roanoke is planned for a later date.
MOORE, Charles
Charles (Don) Moore, 81, passed away Monday, April 19, 2004. Born in Long Branch, Ky., he moved to this area in 1994 from Virginia. He was a Methodist, a partner in an engineering supply company, and an Army veteran from 1942 until 1946, participating in WWII and again from 1950 until 1951, participating in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia; sons, Tony, Tommy and Michael; daughter, Dawn Lopez; sister, Jean Slaughter; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Assoc. Visitation will be April 23, 2004 at 11 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 12 noon, both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, Fla.
OLER, Randall Raymond
SFC Randall Raymond Oler, 43, of Fort Bragg, NC, died Thursday, April 15, 2004 in Womack Army Hospital, Fort Brag, NC. He was born August 29, 1960 in Morristown, TN, a son of Franklin and Mary Lou Oler. Active in the US Army for the past 24 years, he was a paratrooper and jump master in the U.S. Army Special Forces Unit. Among other awards, he was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and a Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Pamela B. Oler; three sons, F. Ryan Oler and Andrew C. Oler, both of Bedford, VA and Zachary J. Oler of Fayetteville, NC; three daughters, Kelsey L. Oler of Bedford, Jessica J. McReynolds and Katelyn N. Oler, both of Fayetteville, NC; and a twin brother, Richard Oler of Morristown, TN. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004 at the Mayes Mortuary Chapel, Morristown, TN. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Mayes Mortuary. Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in Arlington National cemetery, Arlington, VA.
GREGORY, Wallace Samuel
Wallace Samuel Gregory of Roanoke, died at the age of 81. He served in World War II in Europe and the Pacific. He was retired from Woods Brothers Coffee Company after 50 years of service. He is the son of Joseph D. and Bessie Gregory. preceded in death by one sister, Helen Flippen; four brothers, Charlie, Robert, Julian and Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Gernell "Nell" Martin Gregory; one son, Lynn Martin Gregory and wife, Carolyn of Roanoke; stepdaughter, Dorris Campbell Fox and husband Ron of New York; one grandson, Erick John Gregory, Roanoke; one greatgrandson, Wade Justice Gregory, Tazewell; three sisters, Hazel Hodges and husband Harold of Vinton, Juanita Mitchell and husband, Dewey, both of Roanoke, Connie Thomas and husband Randy, Glenvar; two brothers, Melvin Gregory and wife Peggy, of Vinton Ray Gregory and wife Jean of Bassett; three sisters-in-law, Betty Gregory of Roanoke, Ruby Gregory, of Burlington,N.C., Ann Gregory Roanoke. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Timothy Anderson officiating with burial to follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.
HENLEY, Ola Ludwick Owen
Ola Ludwick Owen Henley, (Dolly), 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2004. She was predeceased by her husbands, Adam T. Owen and O.D. Henley, and five sisters. She was a former member of Belmont United Methodist Church. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Donald T. and Virginia Owen of Roanoke, Glenn P. and Annabel Owen of Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Georgie Owen and Hugh E. Johnson of Vinton, Mary Owen and Steven Minton of Martinsville, Martha Owen and Rev. Richard Wilhelm of Mt. Dora, Fla., Louellen Owen and Larry Nichols of Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Richard D. Wilhelm, Rev. Jerry Gray and Rev. Cameron Dahl officiating. The interment will be private. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Steven Collins for his compassionate care and thanks to caregivers, Evelyn Lilly and Rosa Bona, for all of their care. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
HOOVER, Lawrence Jay
Lawrence Jay Hoover, 31, of Virginia Beach, formerly of New Castle, passed away April 14, 2004. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence J. Hoover. He is survived by his parents, Barry Hoover of New Castle and Sinual Oltmans of Pullyallup, Wash.; grandmother, Ruth A. Hoover of New Castle; aunt, Barbara Hoover-Bergey of Virginia Beach; sisters, Barbara Reid of Camp LeJune, N.C.., Kim Hester of Douglasville, Ga., and Ruth Hoover of New Castle; and brother, Barry Hoover of New Castle. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
KESLER, Audrey Weaver
Audrey Weaver Kesler, 75, of Roanoke, died Sunday, April 18, 2004. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel.
ROSEMOND, Laurin Minton
Laurin Minton Rosemond, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2004. Memorial service 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at Melrose Baptist Church, Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 362-1237.
RUTHERFORD, Carl David, II
Carl David Rutherford, II, 18, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 19, 2004. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
SHELTON, Jack Ronald
Jack Ronald Shelton, 65, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 16, 2004. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mountain View cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel.
SMITH, Virginia Crooks
Virginia (Ginny) Crooks Smith, 79, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 18, 2004, surrounded by her family. Ginny was born in Eustis, Florida, on January 21, 1925. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and dear friend to many. Ginny's faith, generosity and warm sense of humor will be remembered by many. After attending Stetson University, she taught second grade in her tome town of Eustis. She and her husband moved to west Palm Beach where they raised their two daughters until their move to Roanoke in 1972. She was a faithful member of St. James Episcopal Church and an award winning Avon representative. She is preceded in death by her husband, George B. Smith, Jr.; and three sisters, Audrey Conk, June Adair and Ruth Wallis. She is survived by her loving daughters, Carmen Clower and Virginia Price and their husbands, Tim Clower and Tommy Price; her loving grandchildren, Josh and Jennifer Price of Hampton, and Carrie and Amanda Clower of Roanoke; her sister, Carmen McQuillen of Zellwood, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Oakey's North Chapel at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Mike Steryous officiating. the family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Our Lady of the Valley - Sullivan Center, an the many friends for their thoughts, prayers and gifts from the heart. May God's blessings be with each of you. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel 362-1237.
ADKINS, Ethel Folden
Ethel Folden Adkins, 97 of Bedford, passed away in a local nursing home on Friday, April 16, 2004. She was born November 15, 1906 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Bruce Folden and Etta Parker Folden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Adkins; two brothers, Luther and Herman Folden; three sisters, Mary Burnette, Sarah Chandler and Lillian Bruce; and a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Gibbs Adkins. She was a retired nurse at the Bedford County Nursing Home and was a member of the Faith Life Baptist Church, Montvale. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Floyd Adkins of Winter Park, Fla., and Nelson and Mildred Cheek Adkins of Blue Ridge; one granddaughter, Sandra Adkins Soule and her husband William Soule of Westchester, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Owen Soule and Erin Gardner; and a special friend, Shelly Hall. Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford by the Rev. Johnny Basham. Interment
will follow in the Virginia Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday after 9 a.m. and the family will recieve friends from 6 to 8 p.m at Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford.
SPRADLIN, Willie Cundiff
Willie Cundiff Spradlin, 88, of Moneta, died Saturday, April 17, 2004, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County on January 18, 1916 a daughter of the late Joseph Harrison Cundiff and Maude Bell Lynch Cundiff. She was the widow of James Jackson "Jack" Spradlin and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her brothers, Davis M. Cundiff, Gilbert Cundiff, Joe Cundiff, Jr. and her sister, Ethel C. Hurt. She is survived by four sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Flint Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey McNeill and the Rev. Grady Dickens officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
CHURCH, Elsie Hazel Berry
Elsie Hazel Berry Church, 84, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
COOK, Helen J. Hodges
Helen J. Hodges Cook, 77, of Christiansburg, Va., formerly of Hurricane, W.Va., went to her heavenly home, Saturday, April 17, 2004. Helen was a loving and devoted mother, sister and grandmother. She attended Pleasant View Church of God in Hurricane, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Hodges, Sr. and Pearley May Mynes Hodges; three brothers, Robert A. Hodges, Jr., John Hodges and Woodrow Hodges; four sisters, Victoria Aleshire, Goldie Mae Roberts, Reba Gardner and Marjorie Lanning; one son, James R. Cook. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Billy J. Spears of Christiansburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Traci and Michael Cook, Sarah and Jeremy Spears of Christiansburg, James W. Cook of Hurricane, Marjorie and husband Thomas Stepanski of Lords Valley, Pa., Melodie and husband Randy McLane of Red House; nine great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Wade of Christiansburg, Jeremy, Tanner and Morgan of Hurricane, Kristina and Justin Stepanski of Lords Valley, Pa., and Cole and Hollie McLane of Red House. Service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans, W.Va., with Pastor Harold Richards and Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice of Roanoke, Va. and to Rev. T. Michael Bond.
CUMMINGS, Colleen Seagle
Colleen Seagle Cummings, 95 of Pulaski died Sunday April 18, 2004. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. First Christian Church. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
FONSECA, Brenda Joan
Brenda Joan Fonseca, 22, of Christiansburg died Monday, April 19, 2004. Arrangements by Mccoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HALL, Fred J.
Fred J. Hall, 86, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004. Arrangements pending by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.
HAWKS, Norma Jean
Norma Jean Hawks, 68, of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004. Survivors include her special lifelong companion, Floyd E. Burlingame; children, Paul Morgan, Margaret J. Morgan and Marcia J. Hampton; stepdaughter, Debbie Drinkard; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Horne Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor G. E. Stike officiating. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Norma Jean Hawks Memorial Fund, c/o Marcia Hampton, 4110 McCoy Road; Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The Hawks family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg. 382-2612
HENDERSON, Rudolph Wilson
Rudolph (Teet) Wilson Henderson, 91, of Blacksburg, died Saturday, April 17, 2004 at Montgomey Regional Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Va. on September 2, 1912 to the late Harry Giles and Etta Shaver Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Fay Tate Henderson, and two brothers, Julian "Dude" Henderson and Paul Henderson. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, R.W. "Bob" Henderson, and Paul Harrison and Brenda Henderson, all of Blacksburg; three sisters, Minnie Ellett, Ora Mae Daugherty, and Virginia Gibson, all of Christiansburg; four grandchildren, John Henderson, Greg Henderson, Mark Henderson, Paula Kay Bryant, all of Blacksburg; four great-grandchildren, Colton Henderson, Christiansburg, Gage Bryant, Kierstin Bryant, and Makenzie Henderson, all of Blacksburg; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Westview cemetery, Blacksburg, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress St., NE, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or to the Roanoke Valley Presbyterian Church, 2202 Catawba Road, Blacksburg, Va., 24060. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon Monday, and the family will receive friends from 7 -8 p.m. Monday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.
MOODY, Sue Carper
Sue Carper Moody, 76, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Saturday night, April 17, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ike and Mattie Carper and was preceded in death by her husband, Von W. Moody, Jr., and a brother, Garland Carper of Roanoke. She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. Her survivors include a sister, Iris C. Miller of Pulaski, brothers, Bill Carper of Pulaski, Dean Carper and Ike Carper, both of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Bill Moody of Roanoke; children, Susanne M. Whillhite of Kennesaw, Ga., Von W. Moody, III (Buck) of Charlotte, N.C.; Bill Dean Moody of Riner; and Rich Moody of Pulaski; seven loving grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and special angels, Senita Haga and Ann Fawcett. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004 from the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Randy Frye, the Rev. Jeff Kackly and the Rev. Terri Sternberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Friends will be received from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at Stevens Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at Pulaski Community Hospital, who so lovingly cared for her for the past two months, and the loving staff at Pulaski Retirement Center where she resided for the past five years. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Ministry to Area Need Fund or to the Fairview Home, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.
AKER, Willie Harmon
Willie Harmon Aker, 99, of Wytheville, died Sunday, April 18, 2004. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
BRANDON, Roger Lee
Roger Lee Brandon, 59, of Wytheville, Va., died Sunday, April 18, 2004. Complete arrangements will be announced later by the Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va.
