Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
McBRIDE, Flora
Flora McBride, 98, of Galax, died Saturday, June 12, 2004. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.
MIZE, Lewis OB
Lewis OB "Joe" Mize, 74, of Bassett died June 10, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 2 p.m. at Fairway Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.
OGLE, Clinton Harrold
Clinton Harrold Ogle, of Chilhowie, (April 21,1922-June 12, 2004) passed away after a long illness. He was the oldest son of Arnold and Eather Ogle. He was born in Barren Springs, Wythe County, Virginia and lived most of his life in Hillsville, Carroll County, Va. He was raised on a farm on Coon Ridge, and was proud of his service in the HQ CO 3rd BN 149th Infantry, 38th Division in the Philippines during WWII. He was a life member of VFW Post #1115 in Hillsville. He worked at Hillsville Auto & Electric and Sears Roebuck and Co., later moving as Sears Service Center Manager to Galax, and Radford, Virginia, and retiring in 1978. He was a member of F.& A.M Lodge No. 206 in Bland, Va. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Kay Ogle of Saltville, Va.; two grandchildren, Erich Harold Ogle of Starkville, Miss., Phillip Wyatt Ogle of New York, N.Y.; and one sister, Rubye Nichols. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph C. Ogle. Mr. Ogle will be interred in Mount Rose cemetery, and at his request, no services will be held. He was a private person who sought to cause no inconvenience in other people's lives. In lieu of flowers, he requested that donations be made to any charity of your choice. He donated to the Salvation Army, Shiloh Methodist Church in Woodlawn Va., and the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville, Va. Condolences may be sent to Douglas Ogle, 300 Poor Valley Road, Saltville, Va. Directions will be provided for those who wish to pay last respect at the grave.
REED, George Martin
George Martin Reed, 80, of Natural Bridge, died Friday, June 11, 2004 in the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. Reed was born October 30, 1923 in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Ruddy Hutton Reed and Emma Wilson Reed. He retired from James Lee's after 29 years. Surviving are his brother, Ralph Reed of Roanoke; two nephews, Harry D. Reed of Natural Bridge and Jack Reed of Roanoke; and one niece, Theresa Wright, also of Roanoke. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2004 in the High Bridge Presbyterian cemetery with the Rev. Glenn M. Coleman officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va.
LEWIS, Donnie
Donnie Lewis, 68, of Myrtle Beach, SC died Friday, June 11, 2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, Hillcrest cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home.
BLACKWELL, Susan Beulah Johnson
Susan Beulah Johnson Blackwell, 102, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2004 at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. She was born March 7, 1902 in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Blackwell graduated from the Norristown, Pennsylvania Business College in 1919 at the age of 17. She served as a nurse during World War I at Norristown State Hospital before moving to Roanoke in 1922. Mrs. Blackwell was of the Lutheran Reform Faith and preceded in death by two husbands, William L. Blackwell on August 30, 1927, and Leonard A. Blackwell on August 3, 1981, and a daughter Florence B. Howell on May 28, 2003. She is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Virginia and Melvin Huffine of Roanoke, Helen and Johnny Wade of Alexandria, Frances and Harvey Gross of Roanoke; son-in-law, Hugh Howell of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Gary Wade of Orlando, Debbie Bayliss of Alexandria, Susan Robinson of Richmond, Cindy Johnson and Bonnie Douglas of Roanoke; six greatgrandchildren, Jessica Greene of Orlando, Brandon Boothe of Roanoke, Chase, Derek and Lloyd Bayliss of Alexandria, and Molly Robinson of Richmond; one great-great-grandson; and one great-great-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society P O Box 554 Roanoke, Virginia 24003-0554. Remember me with smiles and laughter
For thats the way I'll remember you all
If you can only remember me with tears
Then don't remember me at all.
Safely Home
I am home in heaven,
dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright.
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed.
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
A graveside service will be con-
ducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in Sherwood Memorial Park by the Rev. April Hall. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707
BRIDGEN, Nancy S.
Nancy S. Bridgen, 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.
BRIGHT, James McCoy
James McCoy Bright, 89, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004. James was a member of Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, the Roanoke Elks Lodge #197, Roanoke Kazim Shrine Temple, American Legion, and retired from Campbell's Soup Company. He is survived by his wife, Virginia C. Bright; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Branan Thompson, Jr. officiating. Interment
will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday before the service. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.
BROWN, Emory C.
Emory C. Brown, (Billy), 69, of Salem, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by General Electric since 1956. His passions were his grandsons, country music, and the Galax Fiddler's Convention. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Delena W. Brown; sons and daughter-in-law, Emory C. (E.C.) and Susan Brown of Fayetteville, Arkansas, David R. Brown and Joseph C. Brown, both of Salem; grandsons, Matthew Brown, Lewis Brown and Joshua Prillaman; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Polly Brown of Roanoke; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy Wade of Dublin, Jo Ann and Don Worrell of California. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment
will follow in West End cemetery, Wytheville at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
JONAS, Lilburn L.
Lilburn L. Jonas, 91, died on Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Annapolis, Maryland. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel.
LEE, Hallie Thornhill
Hallie Thornhill Lee, 91, of Fincastle, died June 13, 2004 at The Brian Center, Fincastle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Virginia Thornhill; husband, Carl L. Lee, Sr.; one son, Carl L. Lee, Jr.; granddaughter, Kimberly Oberg; great-grandsons, Eric Lee, and Brandon and Dustin McClung, and four brothers. Mrs. Lee was born in Matoaka, West Virginia, July 18, 1912, but lived most of her life in the Pleasant Dale Community where she attended the old Pleasant Dale Elementary School. She also attended the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren from about age five and became an active member in 1936. She is survived by her children, Jack D. Lee, Shirley B. Davis, and Bonnie B. Oberg of Fincastle, and The Reverend Dr. Larry L. Lee of Manassas, Virginia; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Violet L. Tyree and Pearl L. DeHart of Roanoke and Salem. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday June 15, 2004 at Radar's Funeral Home, Daleville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday June 16, 2004 at the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren with Pastors Owen Stultz, Jim Stade and David Wickline officiating. Interment
will follow at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park. Expresses of sympathy may be made with flowers or contributions to Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, 3830 Blue Ridge Turnpike, Fincastle, Virginia 24090 in memory of Hallie T. Lee. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, VA.
LEE, Luvenia Frances Calloway
Luvenia Frances Calloway Lee, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emma Calloway; two sisters, Annie Smith and Nellie Reynolds; and two brothers, Willie M. Calloway and Henry Lee Calloway. Survivors include a sister, Valdosta Carter of Roanoke, a host of nieces and nephews and devoted friends, among them, Thomas Crowder and Anne King who was a special helper. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2004, 2 p.m., at Morning Star Baptist Church the Dr. L. A. Lewis officiating. Interment
will follow in Carolina Springs cemetery in Rocky Mount, Va. The family will receive friends at Serenity Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for viewing and thirty minutes prior to the funeral on Wednesday.
PREAS, Thomas Warren
Thomas Warren Preas, 81, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norborne E. and Ruth Preas; wife, Ardeth Preas; and grandchild, Matthew Barbarics. His surviving family includes his daughter, Barbara A. Barbarics and husband, Dennis, of Pasadena, Calif.; grandchildren, Jason and David Barbarics of Pasadena, Calif.; and many other friends and family members of the Roanoke Valley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Kier officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Salem Baptist Church at 103 N. Broad Street in Salem, Va. 24153 or the Salem Rescue Squad at 201 S. Broad Street in Salem, VA 24153. The Preas family is being served by the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.
PYBASS, Ruth Dillon
Ruth Dillon Pybass, 83, of Roanoke, died Friday, June 11, 2004. Funeral services will be at Oakey's East Chapel, 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Interment
will be at Sherwood Memorial Park.
ROBERTSON, Glenn Leslie
Glenn Leslie Robertson (Whitey), 68, of Roanoke County, died Monday, June 14, 2004. Oakey's Vinton Chapel handling funeral arrangements.
LUCKADO, Caroline Guthrie
Caroline Guthrie Luckado, 43, of Boones Mill, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 13, 2004. She was Office Manager and Massage Therapist with Dr. Patricia Lorence. A lifelong resident of Franklin County, she was active with her "Guthrie" family in their Roanoke City Market business. Surviving are her husband, Michael Dale Luckado; parents, Stuart and Betty Guthrie; sister, Deborah S. Guthrie and Lincoln D. Moses; brother, Thomas Lee Guthrie and wife Debbie; nieces, Jamie Leigh Guthrie, Mary Brown; grandmother, Ruth Mills; sister-in-law, Sharon Malone; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; special friends, Gail and Bill Sowers and Dr. Patricia Lorence. Services will be at Oakey's South Chapel, 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004. The Rev. Leonard Martin will officiate. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MEEKS, Virginia Overfelt
Virginia Overfelt Meeks, 74, of Rocky Mount, became one of the Lord's special angels on Monday June 14, 2004 in a Roanoke hospital. She was a lifetime member of+ Oak Grove Church of the Brethren and retired from E. I. duPont with over 34 years of service. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Rosie Bowles Overfelt and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert D. Overfelt and Cline Overfelt. Surviving is her husband of 57 years, James J. Meeks; her son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Donna Meeks; her granddaughter, Kim Meeks; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Brubaker; one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Marie Overfelt; two sisters, Mary Mullins, Shirley and Paul James; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Leavona Overfelt, Viola and Jesse Turner, Wilbern and Martha Sue Meeks, Albert and Sue Meeks, Edward and Laura Meeks, Shelbern and Ann Meeks; special friends, Mildred and Ray Jarrells; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Curtis English and the Rev. Deroy Campbell officiating. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
RIGNEY, Dudley Wyatt
Dudley Wyatt Rigney, 75, of Rocky Mount, died Monday, June 14, 2004. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
SCHWARZ, Helen, Marie Booth Croft Wood
Helen Marie Booth Croft Wood Schwarz, 68, of Bedford, died Sunday, June 13, 2004. She was born April 9, 1936 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Griffin Thomas Booth and Berta Mae Robertson Booth. Marie was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She was also a retired LPN and agent with Prudential Life Insurance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Brooks Key and a brother, Nathan Booth. She is survived by her husband, John Paul Schwarz; two sons, Thomas E. Croft and Robert D. Baskette; three daughters, Deborah C. Key, Pamela A. Croft and Rhonda W. Tomlin; a sister, Coretta Lawhorn; six grandchildren, Dana Key, Kateland Coleman, Eric, Justin & Shannon Tomlin, Mindy Morefield; three great-grandchildren, Danielle Williams, Ella and Hope Morefield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helen Marie Croft Nursing Scholarship Fund, PO Box 354, Bedford, Va. 24523.A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2004 in the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John A. Bright officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home. Friends may also visit all other times at the Croft Family Home, 1129 Croft Lane, Bedford as well as following the service. To send condolences, please visit www.carder-tharp.com. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
SHEARER, Betty Lee Brown
Betty Lee Brown Shearer, 75, of Rocky Mount, died on Sunday, June 13, 2004. Born July 24, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Henrietta Alverta Simpson Brown. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, John Adams Shearer of Rocky Mount; her children, John Douglas Shearer and wife, Dixie Lee Hurt Shearer of Rocky Mount, and Henrietta (Nettie) Simpson Shearer and Robin L. Walls of Rocky Mount; twin sister, Ann Bolling Brown Pace of Rocky Mount; brothers, Walter Chester Brown and wife, Lois Lindsay Brown, of Rocky Mount and Daniel Simpson Brown and wife, Suzanne Martin Brown of Roanoke; nieces and nephews, W. Colby Brown and wife, Mandy, Daphne Brown Oakes and husband, Steven, Lindsay Brown Cantrell, Robert S. Pace and wife, Hazel, Richard Pace and wife, Olga, Daniel Brown, Jr. and wife, Georgiann, and Amy Brown Peterson and husband, Mark; numerous great-nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, William N. Shearer, Jr. of Charleston, W. Va.; and stepmother-in-law, Mrs. William N. Shearer of Roanoke. Betty taught school at George Washington High School in Danville, Va. and Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount and coached the girl's basketball teams at both schools. A lifetime member of Rocky Mount Christian Church, having taught Sunday School and held many offices in the Christian Women's Fellowship including chairman. She was an Elder in the church and served as Chairman of the church board at one time. Betty also served as a den pack leader for the Boy Scouts and a Brownie leader for the Girl Scouts. Betty's favorite hobbies were bridge and golf. She enjoyed playing cards with many of her close friends. She was a member of the Willow Creek and Waterfront Country Clubs and was an active member in both Women's Golf Associations. She will greatly be missed by all of her golf friends who gave her so much joy. Memorial services celebrating Betty's life will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at the Rocky Mount Christian Church with the Rev. Virgil and Sue Knipp and the Rev. James Dickerson officiating. Burial of her ashes will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 14, 2004 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Rocky Mount Christian Church. Donations to honor Betty may be made to the Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 South Main, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to the Franklin County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151, or to the Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, 180 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
ARRINGTON, Jack Lawson
Jack (Jim) (Pop-Pops) Lawson Arrington, 78, of Ellett, "Crossed The Bar" Friday, June 11, 2004 at Bowman-Gray Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. after a short, but courageous battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Jim was born on December 21, 1925 in Ellett to the late George W. and Rushia Scaggs Arrington. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Joe; a sister, Joyce Henschel; a nephew, Steve Arrington; and a brother-in-law, Richard Umberger. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved family, wife, Adelia Porterfield Arrington; daughter and son-in-law, Melinda (The Girly) and Darrell Smith; grandson, Hunter (The Elf) Smith; God-grandchildren, Danielle (Little Buddy) and Zachary (The Crickett) Crouse; and their parents, Frank and Julie Crouse; brother and sister-in-law, Foster and Mittie Arrington; sister and brother-in-law, George Ann and Jimmy Pence; brother-in-law Fred Henschel; sister-in-law, Martha Umberger, brother-in-law, Don Poteet; sister-in-law and husband, Florence and Bob Montgomery; brothers-in-law and wives, Cecil and Jean, Albert and Brenda Porterfield. "Uncle Jimmy Jack" is also survived by nephews and nieces; and their families, Joan Nelson, Lee and Ginny Arrington, Annette Sheckler, Mary Wright, Lori Dobbins, Harry and Monte Pence, Ann "Muffie" Monahan, John and Dickie Henschel, Donald and Aldie Poteet, Myra Jane Kinder, Velia and Andy Maitland, Aaron Umberger, Helen Forbes, Bobbi Leigh Myers, Jason, Amanda and Bridget Porterfield. Jim was a lifelong farmer and dedicated steward of the land; a member of Northfork Baptist Church, the Montgomery County Farm Bureau, serving on the Board for many years, the BHS FFA Alumni Association, and a charter member of the former Ellett Valley Ruritan Club. Jim's greatest joy in life was tending his cattle, keeping his farm "clean" and raising a big garden for family and sharing with neighbors. He also loved children and did many things to bring joy and encouragement to young people. The most meaningful tribute to his life would be to spend time with a child and make a difference in their life. The family requests no flowers, but suggests that a flower might be taken to a shut-in or nursing home resident. Memorials may also be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroncet Ave., Suite 310 White Plains, N.Y. 10606, The American Cancer Society or any Church, charity or organization of choice. There will be a graveside service and burial at the home at 2626 Ellett Road, Ellet Community, Tuesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Olen Gardner officiating and a Memorial service and fellowship meal to follow at Northfork Baptist Church in Ellett Saturday, June 19, at 11:30 a.m. There will be no viewing or public visitation. A condolence book will be available for signing at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke anytime. The family will receive friends at the home Monday, June 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral arrangements are with the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke.
CRINER, Jo Ann Trump
Jo Ann Trump Criner, 49, of Christiansburg, died Monday, June 14, 2004 at her home. She was born in Montgomery County on September 3, 1954 to the late Aubrey Vernon and Helen Wheeling Trump. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Vernon Wesley Trump, Aubrey Vernon Trump, Jr., and Darrell Trump. She is survived by her husband, Fred L. Criner of Christiansburg; her daughter, Michele Criner and fianc?, Danny Lee Richards, Jr. of Christiansburg; two sisters, Darlene Powell of Christiansburg, and Doris Reynolds of Blacksburg; a brother, Danny Lee Trump of Christiansburg; a grandson, Dakota Lee Richards; special nieces and nephews, Denise and Mike, Crystal and Jeremy; special cousin, Louise Hutchins of Pilot; aunts, Reba Scott, Christine Akers, and Treva Martin; and special friends, Lorene Cole, Carolyn and Danny Richards. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the New Hope Church of God with the Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment
will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m., Tuesday at the New Hope Church of God, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Hope Church of God, Mudpike Road, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
HORTON, Mary Jayne Harriman
Mary Jayne Harriman Horton, 67,of Dublin, died Monday, June 14, 2004. Funeral service Tuesday 7 p.m. Pulaski Church of God. Visiting at the church Tuesday 5:30 p.m. until service time. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.
