Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
TURNER, Geneva P.
Geneva P. Turner, sunrise September 23, 1915, sunset May 18, 2006. On Thursday, May 18, 2006, God summoned his blessed servant, Mother Geneva P. Turner, to her eternal rest. Geneva P. turner was born to the late James (Uncle Jim) and Estelle (Della) Perry on September 23, 1915 in Radford, Virginia. The youngest of five children, she received her formal education in the Radford school system. She was the widow of the late Frank Turner, brothers, Harry and Cornelius Hoskins, Leroy and Roscoe Perry predeceased Mother Turner. A lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Radford, Va., Sister Turner resided in Great Neck, N.Y. for twenty years, where she also worshipped (In watch-care) at Saint Paul's AME Zion Church. During the time at St. Paul's Sister Turner served as Chair of Women's Day for five years and for four additional years as Chair of the building committee. Upon her return to Radford, Sister Turner became active as a member of First Baptist Church. Sister Turner has served on the Women's Day Committee, Usher Board and Missionary Society and in 1994 Sister Turner was designated as "Mother of the Church" First Baptist Church. Mother Turner leaves as survivors, a son, the Rev. Howard L. Sheffey, Schenectady, N.Y.; a daughter, Barbara Brown, Radford; a niece, Barbara Perry Latten, Radford; three nephews, James, Donald and Ray Perry, Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The grandchildren are Debra Hendricks, Radford, Karen L. Rose and Gregory Patton, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Russell Patton, Las Vegas, Nevada, Stacy Sheffey, Kelley Sheffey and Renee Sheffey-Brown, Brooklyn, N.Y.; great-grandchildren are, Lamar Hendricks, Dublin, Va., Jonathan and Nicole Rose, Rancho Cucamonga and Michael Sheffey, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mother Turner has left a legacy of strong parenting, love of GOD, love for each other and serving GOD through serving our neighbors. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1730 West Street, Radford, Va. The family will be receiving callers from noon to 1 p.m. Burial will be at the Sunrise Burial Park Fairlawn, Va. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mother Turner's honor to the "New Building Fund" of First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home.
ALLBECK, Melvin Stanley
Melvin Stanley Allbeck, 64, Hurt, died May 19, 2006. Funeral services 2 p.m. Tuesday,, May 23, 2006 at St. Victoria Catholic Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
CALLOWAY, James W.
James (Jim) W. Calloway, 87, of Abingdon, Virginia, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Funeral services 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, in the Greendale Chapel. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Virginia.
COLE, Peggy Ellen
Peggy Ellen Cole, 51, of Galax, Va., passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
DICKENSON, James
James (Jimmy) Dickenson, 53, of Virginia Beach, died Friday May 19, 2006 in Martinsville. Born on October 18, 1952 in Abingdon. He was the son of the late Thomas Q. Dickenson, Sr. and the late Doris Marie Mullins Dickenson. Jimmy was preceded in death by a brother T.Q. Dickenson, Jr. in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Patsy Dickenson of Martinsville and Steve and Judy Dickenson of Richmond; sister and brother-in-law, Becky Dickenson Hodges and Mike Hodges of Hendersonville, Tennessee; stepmother, Lucille Hickerson of Maysville, Ken.; stepsister, Karen Hall of Maysville, Ken.; and sister-in-law Patricia Thompson of Roanoke. Jimmy is also survived by nieces, Ashley, Stacey and Wendi and nephews, Michael, Eddie, Steve, Tommy and Micah. There are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and special friend Patti Scherz. Also surviving are extended family from Overnite Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia. Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday May 27, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Wingate officiating Visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry Co. at P.O. Box 4788, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is serving the Dickenson family.
HALL, Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth H. Hall, 77, of Martinsville, died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Arrangements by McKee-Stone Funeral Services.
LEISURE, Daniel Earl
Daniel Earl Leisure, 54, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at Main Street Baptist Church, Clifton Forge, Va. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
NICELY, Thelma Conner
Thelma Conner Nicely, 87, of 1109 Richmond Street, Selma, Va., died Friday, May 19, 2006 at Liberty House Nursing Home, Clifton Forge. Born on July 24, 1918 in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late John William and Easter Coffey Conner Calp. She worked as a nurses aide at the old C & O Hospital and was a member of the Selma Epworth United Methodist Church where she held many offices. She is survived by one daughter, Velma Musser and husband, Thomas of Greensboro, N.C.; one son, Wetzel E. Nicely of Selma; four sisters, Betty Smith of Roanoke, Bessie Mae Hays and Helen Ayers, both of Lexington and Anna Conner of Selma; one grandson, Travis Musser; of Greensboro, N.C. and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Edgar Nicely, one daughter, Alyson Sue Nicely, one son, Clayton Lee Nicely, and four brothers, William, James, John and Clayton Conner. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Selma Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Clyde Weaver officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment
will be private in the Central Advent Christian cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Selma Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 190, Selma, VA 24474. Arrangements are entrusted to Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
CALDWELL, Barbara L.
Barbara L. Caldwell, 59, of Richmond, California, passed away January 13, 2006. Private family services Saturday. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
HARDIMAN, James Stephen Jr.
James Stephen Hardiman, Jr., 95, of Bentonville, Ark. and formerly of Moneta, Va., died Friday, May 19, 2006. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.
MOXLEY, Ruby Diane Price
Ruby Diane Price Moxley, 62, of Granite Falls, North Carolina, died Friday, May 19, 2006. Funeral service 1 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 at Fairview Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.
SAUNDERS, Rheta D.
Rheta D. Saunders died on May 18, 2006 at the Evergreens Nursing Home in High Point, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Walter and Florence Dynoske of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and the sister of Ronald Saunders, all predeceased. She graduated from Duquesne High School in 1952 and was employed by U.S. Steel as a secretary shortly thereafter. She joined Eastern Air Lines as flight attendant, where she met her husband, Robert S. Saunders of Roanoke Virginia, who also worked for Eastern Air Lines. They were married
in 1957, and lived in Roanoke, Virginia until 1970, when they moved to High Point, North Carolina. After moving to High Point, she was employed by Prudential Insurance, Medicare Claim Division until her retirement in 1989. She was a founding member of the Tar Heel Needlework Guild and an early member of the Greensboro Quilters Guild, now known as the Piedmont Quilters Guild. She was preceded in death by her husband August 27, 1994. Surviving her are three children, Robert W. Saunders of Carrboro, North Carolina, Catherine Martin of Asheville, North Carolina and Ronald W. Saunders of Collierville, Tennessee; as well as five grandchildren, Jamie Saunders, Clarke Martin, Meg Saunders, Anne Saunders and John Saunders. The family will receive friends at Sechrest Funeral Service on East Lexington Ave., High Point, N.C. 27262, Saturday, May 27, 2006 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point by Father Anthony J. Gilborges Q.S.F.S. on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 10 a.m., and her ashes will be interred at a later date beside her husband at Sherwood Forest cemetery in Salem, Virginia. The family requests flowers and cards be sent to Sechrest Funeral Service.
VOGEL, Nadine Wimmer
Mrs. Nadine Wimmer Vogel, 67, resident of Durham, N.C. passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006. She was born in Floyd County, Va., the daughter of L. Z. Wimmer and the late Harless Wimmer. Mrs. Vogel is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Vogel and her mother and father-in-law, Fanny Hilscher Vogel and Anton Vogel. She retired from the Environmental Protection Agency and was a member of Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Karen Reimer and husband, Tony of Wake Forest; two granddaughters, Ellyn Grace and Hannah Danielle Reimer; four sisters, Jeannette Burnside and husband Joe, Barbara Poff and husband David, Linda Rosenbloom and husband, Shelly, Amy Dawn Wimmer; a brother, Michael Wimmer and wife Melissa, all of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church with Dr. Rev. Bill Snotherly and Rev. Bess Hunnings officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. Burial will follow in Huffville Methodist Church cemetery in Pilot, VA on Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, 5731 N. Roxboro Rd. Durham, NC 27712.
BANKS, Duncan
Duncan Banks, 46, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
BOLTON, Joe Anna Adamson
Joe Anna Adamson Bolton, 77, of Fincastle, passed away Friday, May 12, 2006. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Godwin cemetery in Fincastle, Va. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
DREWRY, Margaret Elisabeth McDonald
A Memorial Gathering to honor Margaret Elisabeth McDonald Drewry will be held in the Garden at St. John's Episcopal Church, Jefferson St. at Elm Ave., Roanoke, on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
GRAVES, Terry Lynn
Terry Lynn Graves, 50, of Roanoke, peacefully departed this world in the company of close family on May 18, 2006. Terry was an employee of Kroger Company for over 20 years. He also spent 12 years working alongside his parents at the Graves family business, Valley Marine Center. When not working, Terry spent much of his time in his favorite place, the great outdoors. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, and fishing every chance he got. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Toney Graves. Terry is survived by his wife and best friend, Gail Stevens Graves of Roanoke; daughters, Celia Graves McAllister and Teri Lyne Graves of Botetourt; grandsons, William and Lennon McAllister; father and stepmother, Eddie Joe Graves, Sr. and Roswitha Graves of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Eddie Joe Graves Jr.; sister in-law, Sandy Graves; and nephew, Danny Graves of Roanoke; life long "brother", Jeff Sain and wife, Sharon; and special K-9 companion, Gracie. The family wishes to thank all of the friends and family who were there in the time of need, as well as Yvette Kerr, friends, and volunteers from Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends between 2 and 4 and between 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. A memorial service will take place on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, with the Rev. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Lou Bennett officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, to please make donations in Terry's name to: Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825 AElectric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 989-3131.
HUBBARD, Elizabeth Marie
Elizabeth Marie Hubbard, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
LARRICK, Myrna Welsh
Myrna Welsh Larrick, 68, of Salem, Va., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 18, 2006. She is the daughter of John M. Welsh, Sr. and Violet N. Calfee Welsh. Myrna is retired from Gentry, Lock, Rakes and Moore Law Firm and was devoted to her friends and family. She was also a member of the Raleigh Baptist Church. Myrna was preceded in death by her father, John Welsh, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Richard Larrick; mother, Violet Welsh; brothers, John Welsh and wife, Janice of Crawley, W.Va., Bill Welsh and wife, Barbara of Daniels, W.Va.; stepchildren, Lynn Devier of Lexington, Ky., Steve Larrick of Powhatan, Va.; six grandchildren; niece, Laura Welsh Branch and niece, Catherine Welsh Aceto; nephew, Stuart Welsh; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Rule. Services will be held Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Clevie Allen and the Rev. Ralph Calfee officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be members of the family and friends. Online condolences can be made at www.blueridge funeralhome.com. Arrangements made by Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Doug
Doug Lawson, formerly of Roanoke, son of Tommie and A.J. Lawson, died On May 18, 2006 in Fort Collins, Colo. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
LUCAS, Terry L.
Terry L. Lucas, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. He was the son of the late Charles M. and Flora W. Lucas, and was also preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth E. and Richard G. Lucas; brothers, William, Howard, Lawrence, Douglas, and Warren Lucas; and a sister, Oneita Booker. Mr. Lucas served the Lord at New Hope Christian Church, and was retired co-owner of Lucas Brothers Garage and Luke's Wrecker Service. Surviving is his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred B. Lucas; son and daughter-in-law, Howard L. and Sue Lucas, Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn L. and Carl V. Barker, Roanoke; daughter-in-law, Barbara T. Lucas, Roanoke; grandchildren, Terrie Philpott, Lisa Anderson, Melissa Lucas, Jennifer Chumley, Howard Lucas II, Kim Agner, Scott Barker, Stacy Boris, Ricky Lucas, and Jason Lucas; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary L. Williams, Salem, Cecelia L. Snyder, Daleville; brother, Burrell Lucas, Raleigh, N.C. Services will be at New Hope Christian Church, 12 noon Saturday, May 20, 2006. Mickey Derrow and Pete Isenberg will officiate. Interment
will follow in the Campbell cemetery. The family will receive friends at New Hope Christian Church from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, and again from 10 a.m. till 12 noon on Saturday prior to service time. The family suggests memorials be made to New Hope Christian Church. The family would also like to express sincere thanks to Cliff Chumley for his care and devotion provided during Paw-Paws illness. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
PALMER, Claris Martha Vest
Claris Martha Vest Palmer, of Salem, passed away May 18, 2006. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son in Salem.
THOMAS, Alfred Victor Jr.
Alfred Victor Thomas, Jr. ("Vic Jr." "Little Vic"), 55, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully May 18, 2006. A local master builder and general contractor, Vic Jr. was the eldest son of Dorothy and the late state legislator Alfred Victor "Vic" Thomas, Sr. A licensed pilot and avid boater, Vic Jr. was known and loved as a man who walked his own path in his life with warmth, service, good humor and love for God, friends and family. He led the rebuilding efforts for reconstructing the family store on Tinker's Creek after the flood of '85. You could count on Little Vic to be there for you anytime with all his strength, wisdom, and heart. Vic felt a lifelong kinship to the ocean and beaches of South Carolina. A familiar and frequent figure at Smith Mountain Lake, Vic Jr. was also known for his rich laughter and enjoyment of social gatherings and fine cooking skills. Before karaoke was a popular pastime, Vic Jr. sang with easy confidence for others at parties. There was never anything average about Vic, he was not your average bear. Vic always blazed his own path, never a follower. He was a "Shining Star" right here on earth. As Vic Jr. has made his most perfect and important flight to be with his Lord and Savior, he will be greatly missed in his many roles in life. A loving eldest son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and steadfast, faithful friend to many, Vic Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Victor "Vic" Thomas on April 26, 2006. Also preceding Vic Jr. in death were his niece, Erica Rae Thomas; nephews, Cole and Samuel Thomas; brother-in-law, Keith Johnson; grandparents, Genevieve Nero and Ellis James Thomas, and William and Mae Lucas; uncles Gerald Lucas, Buddy Thomas, and Ronnie Thomas. Vic Jr. is survived by his beloved mother and best friend, Dorothy "Dot" Thomas. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Eric and Robin Thomas and Tom and Shari Thomas; his sister, Gen Johnson. Vic Jr.'s nephews, Brad Thomas, Andrew Johnson, and Will Thomas; and niece, Lilly Thomas also survive him. Vic Jr. also leaves behind cousins, aunts, uncles and many special and treasured life long friends. He enjoyed and looked forward to his daily telephone call with his cherished cousins, Pete and Carolyn Goria. Like his father before him, Vic Jr. lived life and had a fierce love for the Lord. In lieu of flowers, the Thomas family requests that donations in Vic Jr.'s name be made to the Vic Thomas, Sr. Scholarship Fund at Radford University. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, Church Avenue downtown, 982-2100, on Saturday, May 20, 2006, 4 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, May 21, 2006, 3 to 6:30 p.m., with a Christian Wake at 6 p.m. A private service for the family will be held Monday at St. Andrew's Church.
WHEELER, Doris L.
Doris L. Wheeler, 97, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006. Mrs. Wheeler was a native of Roanoke, Va. and was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver G. and Carrie Watkins Lane. Seven brothers and sisters; and two sons, John and Ronald Morrow, also preceded her. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Morrow; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; plus two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor David Skole and the Rev. Dr. William Kinser officiating. Interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel Sunday, May 22, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100.
ALLEY, Gordon Garland
Gordon Garland Alley, 83, of Boones Mill, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Justina A. Alley. He was a member of Red Valley United Methodist Church Men's Group, a retired U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Guadalcanal and a member of Burnt Chimney Ruritan Club. Surviving are his two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Weinhold of Boones Mill and Barbara and Bill Davis of Woodbridge, Va.; grandchildren, Brian Hale and wife, Kimberly, Michael Hale and wife, Melissa, Laura Wilhelm and husband, Kevin, James Kualii and wife, Candace, Christopher and Shannon Kualii; great-grandchildren, Nicole Parson, Bryce, Amber, Emily, Emory and William Hale, Christina Kualii and Jaden Trinh; nieces, Evon Barch of Cleveland, Tenn. and Joann Day of Gary, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Annie Spichek and husband, Nick of Roanoke; and beloved friends, Bernie and Sherry Stevenson. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 29, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Red Valley United Methodist Church, 30 Red Valley Road, Boones Mill, Va., where services will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Elizabeth Frund officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
BOWLES, J. Carlton
J. Carlton Bowles, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 15, 1922 in the Scruggs community of Franklin County. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas Bowles and Ora Hubbard Bowles; brother, Shannon H. Bowles; half brothers, Clyde, Alonza, and Raymond Bowles; half sisters, Ola Brown, Alma Moran, Vivian Carter, and Gracie Dillon. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Louise H. Bowles; daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda Bowles LaPrade and husband, Bob of Johnson City, Tennessee, Mary Lynn Bowles Fothergill and husband, Bobby of Roanoke, Virginia; beloved grandchildren, Emma Claire and Ellen Bradley LaPrade, Erin Louise and Bryce Carlton Fothergill; beloved stepgrandson, Greyland Lee LaPrade; a sister, Chappie Bowles Firebaugh; sisters-in-law, Judy Chitwood Hodges, Imogene McDaniel Bowles; a brother-in-law, James Dallas Hodges and his wife, Virginia Drewry Hodges, all of Rocky Mount; nieces and nephews. He served with the Army's 79th Division in the European Theatre during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in Germany. He retired from E.I.DuPont in Martinsville after 37 years of service. He was a longtime member of Rocky Mount Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) having served as a Deacon, Greeter, and member of the Property Committee and Board. "Poppy" was always a sharp dressed man who took great pride in his perfectly manicured lawn and immaculate cars. He was an avid gardener and landscaper who loved Nascar racing, spending time with his grandchildren, and traveling. The family would like to express their deep love and appreciation to Karen Tosh, R.N., devoted hospice nurse and Kitty Ruby, C.N.A. In addition, they would like to thank Drs. Amos and Bumgardner for their compassion and care. Memorial donations may be made to the Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 S. Main St., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or Carilion Hospice Services of Franklin County, 180 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Funeral services will be conducted from Rocky Mount Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jody A. Johnson officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday with his family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
