Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
JOHNSTON, Crystal Magdalene Carper
Crystal (Chris) Magdalene Carper Johnston, 99, of New Castle, born September 15, 1905, passed away at Snyder Nursing Home on April 13, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Anderson Johnston; her only son, Ben Clarke Johnston; brother, Roy Herman Carper; two sons-in-law, Roger Lee Crawford and Maynard Carl DeHart; and a grandson-in-law, David Lee Rye. Born on Meadow Creek in Craig County, on a farm which has been in her family since the 1790's, to Ben Oscar and Allie Gertrude Brickey Carper, she attended Brickey and Looney Grade Schools, New Castle High School and Harrisonburg State Teachers College (now JMU). After graduation she taught at the Enterprise School, a one-room school near her Brickey grandparents on Craig's Creek. Chris took business courses at National Business College and for a time was bookkeeper in her uncle Ballard Carper's store in New Castle. Chris being very musically talented, learned to play the piano by note and ear at an early age. During the 1920's and early 1930's, she and her brother Roy (on fiddle) and father Ben (on banjo) played at Virginia Mineral Springs Resort dances, as well as for other events. She experienced great pride that the family musical talent continues today through the present generations, who play almost any kind of music from hymns to popular music, oldies, mountain music and especially bluegrass. Chris taught Sunday School and played the piano for decades at Chestnut Grove Church. Her two daughters and daughter-in-law all currently carry on this service bplaying in area churches. "Maw Chris", a feisty red-head inherited her ancestors' habit of bluntness. She expressed her opinions and people knew where they stood with her. She was an avid gardener and preserved hundreds of jars of canned food each year until she was unable, often giving half of her bounty to family, friends, and neighbors. Her sour dough biscuits, salt-cured ham, as well as butterscotch pies couldn't be beat. Entering fruits, vegetables, pickles, jelly, etc. in Craig County Fairs each year gave her great pleasure, especially when she collected her prize money and the many blue ribbons. An auction "Nut" she never missed one, decorating her home with her "finds". Tight with a penny, but generous to a fault, she believed in "waste not, want not". Chris was a member of the Craig Chapter No. 121 United Daughters of the Confederacy and a Life Member of the Craig County Historical Society. For many years she wrote a weekly column called "Meadow Creek News" for the local paper, The New Castle Record. In the early 1990's she moved from the home built by her husband during the 1940's to New Castle Commons, and then to Snyder Nursing Home, Salem, in 1996. Surviving are daughters, Jonell Johnston DeHart of Blacksburg and Jennifer Johnston Crawford of New Castle; daughter-in-law, Jane Echols Johnston; grandsons, Jeffrey Clarke Johnston, Joel Mason Johnston ( and wife Heather), and Jason Roger Crawford, all of New Castle; granddaughters, Ila Chris DeHart Rye of Blacksburg, Carla Jo DeHart (and husband Randall) Whitaker of Harrisburg, Pa., and Kelly Amanda Crawford (and husband Aubie) Light of Salem; great-grandchildren, Randall Brenton and Reagan Carl Whitaker of Harrisburg, Pa., Ethan Alexander Light of Salem and Victoria Elizabeth Johnston of New Castle; nephew, Steven Allen Carper; nieces, Janie Elise Carper Akers and Marta Bea Carper Bostic; foster sister, Cathleen Carper Knuth (Mrs. Reuben) of New London, Wisconsin and her children, Janis Fuerst, Marta de Venecia, Mary "Chris" Cook, Kathy Thompson and Otto Earl Knuth;and foster daughter, Katherine Woods (and husband Cyrus) McCormick, and children Pamela and Samuel. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Ford officiating. Interment
will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig Co. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. 24127 or the New Castle Volunteer Fire Dept. New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.
DAVENPORT, Marie O.
Marie O. Davenport, 82, of Roanoke, died Sunday, October 23, 2005. Arrangements by Oakey''''s Roanoke Chapel.
DOUGHTIE, Ruth Brammer
Mrs. Ruth Brammer Doughtie, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005. Mrs. Doughtie was a long time member of Preston Parks Baptist Church. Ruth was widowed by the late Nicholas Griffin Doughtie. She is also preceded in death by her parents, William Curtis and Maude Brammer; sisters, Elsie Goode and Irene Wright; brothers, Marvin Brammer, Coy Brammer, F.P. Brammer, and Jack Brammer; niece Mary Ingram. She is survived by her sister, Lucille Ingram, of Danville, Va.; nephews, Carlton Goode and wife, Mildred, of Collinsville, Edward Goode and wife, Reba, of Ferrum, Wayne Wright, of Roanoke, William Brammer and wife, Mary Ellen, of Rocky Mount, David Brammer and wife, Ravenelle, of Roanoke, Kenneth Brammer and wife, Martha, of Aeworth, Ga., Rodney Ingram and wife, Carol, of Jacksonville, Fla.; nieces, Ann Allison and husband, Bob, of Burlington, N.C., Barbara Stoner, of Roanoke, Regina Martin and husband, A.W., of Roanoke, Carolyn Lee and husband, Don, of Silver Spring, Md., Sybil Winesett and husband, Jeff, of Ferrum, Sharon Dunman and husband, Melvin, of Montvale, Lynn Pagans and husband, Stephen, of Rocky Mount, Amber Denny and husband, Tom, of Danville; brother-in-law, Kyle Goode and wife, Geneva, of Ferrum; sister-in-law, Arlene Brammer, of Rocky Mount; and numerous great-nephews and nieces; also a special friend, Don Hairfield, of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 12 noon, October 26, 2005, at Oakey's North Chapel, with the Rev. James R. Millsaps and Pastor Patrick Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View cemetery in Franklin County. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at Oakey's North Chapel. Oakey's North Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
GRISSO, Warren Wendell
Warren Wendell Grisso, 88, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 21, 2005. He was a D-Day Veteran who retired from AT&T after 32 years of service. He was also an active member of the Church of the Brethren. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin N. Grisso and Ethel Farley Grisso, as well as his wife, Mavis R. Grisso. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Sherry Grisso, of Roanoke County; his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brian Lowe, of Roanoke, and Kathryn and Philip Buchanan, of Richmond; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Jack Wise, of Maryland; grandchildren, Maggie and Tina Buchanan, Jacob and Megan Grisso, Bradley and Hunter Lowe; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at Lotz Salem Chapel, 2 p.m., Monday, October 24, the Rev. Ronnie Morris officiating. Interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
SCHAFFER, Lewis
Lewis Schaffer, 81, of Buchanan, passed away Friday, October 21, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include his devoted companion, Mildred Smith; and cousin, Lottie Burks, both of Buchanan; stepdaughter, Linda Stephens; stepgrandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Stephens and Shelli Hunter; and a host of nieces, nephews of Detroit, Michigan, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Serenity Funeral Home.
SHELL, Edith
Edith Shell, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
SNEAD, Ann Andrews
Ann Andrews Snead, of Salem, died Thursday, October 20, 2005. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
STUART, Debra Yvette Sayles
Debra Yvette Sayles Stuart, 54, of Roanoke, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 21, 2005 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab. Debra was the only daughter of John M. Davis and the late Mattie Craig Sayles. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by three brothers. She was a 1969 graduate of Lucy Addison High School, attended Virginia Seminary and graduated with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia Western Community College. Debra was a lifetime member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Kingstown. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Herman L. Word Community Choir. Those left to rejoice in her memory are a devoted and loving daughter, Tenita L. (Brian Powell) Stuart; the joy of her life, her grandson, Evan, all of Richmond, Va.; father and stepmother, John M. and Mary Davis of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Gerald Sayles, Wayne Sayles and Kevin Sayles all of Roanoke, Va.; aunt, Carrie Johnson of Washington D.C.; uncle, William B. Davis of Potomac, Md. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Dr. Herman Word officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.
WATERS, Clifton Norwood
Clifton Norwood Waters, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237
WIMMER, Ruby Hazel
Ruby Hazel Wimmer, 95, of Vinton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 22, 2005. She was a retired LPN from Roanoke Memorial Hospital and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Ruby is survived by two nephews, Michael W. Nevergold and his wife, Janice of Pearisburg, George R. Nevergold, Sr. and his wife, Barbara of Roanoke; two nieces, O. Page Wilhelm and her husband, Kevin of Pensacola, Florida, Gail Mabe of Fredericksburg; "grandchildren", Tana N. Benge, Michael H. Nevergold, Melvin E. Nevergold, Christy N. Pursel, Michelle N. Jolly, Lindsay Nevergold, George "Robbie" Nevergold, Jr., Laura Wilhelm and Joshua Wilhelm. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Mr. Franklin Zimmerman and Mr. Bobby Sylvia officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain View cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
OVERSTREET, Louise Magdelina Shorts
Louise Magdelina Shorts Overstreet, 75, of Bedford, died Sunday, October 23, 2005. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
WEST, Natalie, Carroll
Natalie Carroll West, 82, of Rocky Mount, passed away October 22, 2005. She was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, on May 29, 1923. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Scotland and Vida MacLahon Carroll; sisters, Virginia Carroll Worsley and Elizabeth Carroll Lineberger; brother, Robert Scott Carroll, Jr.; and great uncle, N.P. Angle. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shearer Carroll and Nicholas Davidson; and granddaughter Eleanor Carroll Davidson of Birmingham, England; by son and daughter-in-law, Edgar Allen and Tammy Ward West; and grandchildren, Trenton and Jason West, of Raleigh, N.C. and Erin Gray West, of Richmond, Va.; also friends and care givers, Edgar Allen West, Betty Hodges, Molly Jones, Justine Henderson, and Nancy Callaway. Natalie West was active in community affairs. She taught school for 19 years, 18 of which were in Franklin County. She was a member of Rocky Mount United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, and served on the church Board of Directors, at times as Chairman of the Board, and was a member of the Prayer Group. She served nine years on the Board of Visitors of Longwood College, her alma mater (once as Vice-Chairman of Board). She was chairman of the Rocky Mount Centennial Committee; wrote weekly newspaper columns for The Franklin News Post and The Franklin County Times; worked for two years for Franklin County Community Action; worked on fund-raising projects for various charitable organizations; and in her later years promoted worthy school and church projects. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations are made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangement by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.
COX, Violet Lee Turpin
Violet Lee Turpin Cox, 94, of 2566 Julia Simpkins Road, Hiwassee, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 15, 1910 in Premier, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Dallas Lee Turpin and Hattie Bonds Turpin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Wirt Cox and also a sister, Freida Cox and one brother, Dallas Turpin. She was a Schoolteacher, homemaker, and friend of man. Surviving children include James V. Cox and wife, Lillie of Crimora, Va., Dallas Cox and wife, Betty of Dublin, Steven Cox and wife, Sue of Hiwassee, Hattie Haulsee of Hiwassee, Lutitia Tallant and husband, Stanley of Blacksburg, Beulah Ziegs and husband, Ed of California, Mo., Freeda Clevinger and husband, Larry of Pulaski; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and sister Beulah Browdy of Radford. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Interment
will follow at Shiloh cemetery, Pulaski County. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements for the family.
EPPERLY, Elvin Willard
Elvin Willard (Doc) Epperly, 89, of Radford died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren bless his memory and are eternally grateful for the lessons of hard work and honesty he taught. He was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1916, to Willard and Annie Ruth Epperly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary McNeil Epperly, brother Walter Epperly, and sisters Agnes E. Snider and Ruth E. Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Frances McDaniel Epperly; eight children and spouses, Doris and Frank Linkous, Randall and Dreama Epperly, Anna and Roger Handy, Clara and Wendell Martin, Marie and Bill Eanes, Reba and Mike Weeks, Michael Epperly, Loretta and Rafael Bedia; two stepdaughters, Carolyn and Darrel Rogers and Janet and Bruce Blaylock; 21 grandchildren and spouses, Pete and Amy Linkous, Christi L. Phillips, Robert and Wendy Linkous, Keith and Licia Epperly, Jeff and Elise Epperly, Lori and Wes Rakes, Brian Handy, Victor and Cheryl Handy, Roy and Amie Handy, Mike and Anne Martin, Wendy Martin Watts, Adam and Patrina Martin, Angela Eanes, Danny and Laura Eanes, Jason and Erin Eanes, Alan Weeks, Bryce and Becca Epperly, Mandy Epperly, Mary and Jud Bushkar, Rosa and Brian Petrotta, and Rafael Bedia; three stepgrandchildren, Becky and Patrick McGlothlin, Matthew Alley, and Nick and Tiffany Rogers; 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include sister, Joyce and Karl Mowry; brothers-in-law, Johnny McNeil, James Swift, Ray Swift and Clay Swift; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Epperly, Ida McNeil, Delores McNeil, Kate Sweezy and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at the Sunset cemetery, Christiansburg with Rev. Lester Kennedy officiating. In remembrance of "Doc", those that wish may make contributions to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 272 Waterworks Road, Radford, VA 24141 or Fairlawn Grace Brethren Church, 6893 Mills Avenue, Radford, VA 24141. The Epperly Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612.
HAYDEN, John Henry, Jr.
John Henry Hayden, Jr., of Pembroke, 67, died Saturday, October 22, 2005. Funeral arrangements are with the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke.
LAMBERT, Billy J.
Billy J. Lambert, 67, of Christiansburg went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2005 at his home with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lottie Lambert, brothers Dudley Lambert and Tommy Lambert. Billy worked as a welder at the family business, Lambert's Repair Shop, on Ellett Road for many years. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Diana Altizer Lambert; brothers and sister-in-law, J. D. and Paulette Lambert, Pierce Lambert and Paul Jarvis. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Sunset cemetery, Christiansburg with Pastor Paul Williams and Rev. Leon Alley officiating. It was Billy's wish that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Lambert family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612.
THOMAS, William Speight Sr.
William Speight Thomas, Sr., (Bill), of Giles County, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, October 22, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with numerous health issues. A resident of Giles County for 30 years, Bill was born on July 1, 1929 in Merry Hill, N.C. as the oldest son of the late R. G. Thomas and Bessie Cofield Thomas. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Raleigh G. Thomas of Norfolk, Va. Bill was a World War II veteran, a graduate of VPI & SU and retired from Orders Distributing Company of Greenville, S.C. as Vice President of Operations. He also managed the local operations for Orders in Roanoke, Va. for over 15 years. Following retirement he served in a number of capacities for the Giles County Public Service Authority (PSA) including a member of the Board of Directors and Interim Executive Director of the PSA. He was also instrumental in the development and installation of the Giles County water plant. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue Meredith Thomas of Pembroke, Va.; two sons, William S. Thomas, Jr. of Gallatin, Tenn. and Jeffery A. and Belinda C. Thomas of Richmond, Va.; a granddaughter, Lauren M. Thomas of Roanoke, Va.; a grandson, Evan Thomas of Roanoke, Va.; one brother, Roy A. Thomas of Ponte Vedre, Fla.; and three sisters, Louise T. Swann of Kinsdale, Va., Catherine T. Masterson of Sylvania, Ga. and Hilda T. DeSteuben of Columbus, Ohio. Visitation and viewing with family and friends will occur form 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday October 24 at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25 at the Kendall Funeral home Chapel with burial following at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va.
BOBBITT, Frances B.
Frances B. Bobbitt, 89,of Spencer, died Sunday, October 23, 2005. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville.
BRATTON, Esther Whiteside
Esther Whiteside Bratton, 86, of 805 Park Street, Clifton Forge, Va., died, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke. She was born on April 19, 1919 in Clifton Forge, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Ethel Baker Whiteside. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was secretary for the Retail Merchants Association, credit department of the local Sears store, and worked in several Clifton Forge Banks. She was a lifelong member of the Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church and had been active in a number of areas, including the Flower and Altar Committee. She was a long time member of the Twilight Garden Club, a life member of Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and the National Council of State Garden Clubs. She was an avid gardener, bridge player, enjoyed needlework and baking. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Counts, and husband Jeffrey, of Lynch Station; two sons and a daughter-in-law, DeWitt Talmadge Bratton, Jr., and wife Teresa, of Roanoke, and Grover C. Bratton, of Covington; one brother and sister-in-law, Edward C. Whiteside and wife, Jean, of Covington; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Rice and husband Norman, of Clifton Forge; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, DeWitt Talmadge Bratton, Sr. in 2002; one daughter; one sister; and four brothers. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, with Reverend David Kirk officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain View cemetery, Clifton Forge. Pallbearers will be Chad Bratton, Nathan Little, Zachary Little, Andrew Little, Mitchell Bratton, Paul Rice, Keven Rice, and Steve Sams. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Dew, Byron Way, Roy Putnam, Fred Feazell, Larry Cross, and Terry Nicely. The family will receive friends on Monday evening at Nicely Funeral Home from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence of her sister, Barbara Rice, 1228 Crestwood Avenue, Clifton Forge. The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Clifton Forge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 419, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422 or Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church, 544 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422.
ELLIOTT, William Martin
William Martin Elliott, 78, of Abingdon passed away October 23, 2005. A Celebration of life service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday in Abingdon United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home.
HAMRIC, Adeline Dalton
Adeline Dalton Hamric, 84, of Lexington died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at her home. Born September 22, 1921 in Glace, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Lee M. Dalton and Emma Young Dalton. She was a member of the Elliots Hill United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hamric, a daughter Joan D. Zimmerman, two brothers, Miles and Estal Dalton, and one sister, Juanita Dolin. Surviving are two sons, Steven B. Garland and wife, Ann of Rogersville, Ala., Thomas E. Zimmerman, Jr. and wife, Betty of Buchanan; one brother, Marshall Dalton, Ronceverte, W. Va.; one sister, Princess Tyer, Winter Springs, Fla.; four grandchildren, Greg Garland, Michelle Segrest, Timmy Garland and Jessica Zimmerman; four great-grandchildren; and also special caregivers, Gail Gilbert, Essie McDaniel and neighbors on 3 Cedar Drive and friends. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial donations can be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P. O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450 or to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Harrison Funeral & Crematory, Lexington.
McCAULEY, Helen Elizabeth
Helen Elizabeth McCauley, 96, of Shank Dr., Harrisonburg, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. She was born April 9, 1909 in Blacksburg, Va. and was the daughter of the late James Edward and Maude McDaniel McCauley. Miss McCauley was employed by the Social Security Office in Baltimore, Md. from 1941 until her retirement in 1978. She moved to Harrisonburg from Baltimore fourteen years ago and was a member of Asbury United Methodist and loved to travel. She was the last surviving child of four children. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews, including Jean Milam of Harrisonburg, who cared for her and Mary McCauley of Texas. Her body will be cremated at the Kyger Funeral Home Crematory in Harrisonburg and burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the V.M.R.C. Compassion Fund, 1745 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22802.
MOHLER, Cecil Ernest Jr.
Cecil Ernest Mohler, Jr., 77, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Earnest Mohler, Sr. and Pearl Smith Mohler; and his wife of 54 years, Virginia Gwaltney Mohler. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his brother, Leland E. Mohler and wife, Peggy of Henderson, Nev.; brother and sister-in-law, James E. and Dorothy Gwaltney of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Phyllis B. Hosfeld and husband, Lloyd, of Vinton; nieces, Peggy Lee Evans and husband, Warren of Ogden, Utah, Deborah A. Williams and husband, Joseph of Roanoke, Donna A. Lambert and husband, Ronnie of Wirtz; one great-nephew; four great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and two great-great-nieces. Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 12 noon with Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel.
MORGAN, Lilbrum Payton, Jr
Lilbrum Payton (Bill) Morgan, Jr., 76, of Covington, died Saturday, October 22, 2005. Funeral services Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
ROBINSON, E. Claude
E. Claude Robinson, of 543 Downing Dr., Danville, died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Born July 10, 1933 in Greenbriar County, W. Va., he was the son of Tobie C. Robinson and Lizzie Tuckwiller Robinson. He was married
to Rosemary Young Robinson, of the home. He was a CPA with Manning, Perkinson, Floyd, which was later names Goodman & Company. He was a Boy Scout leader for a number of years. He was a past president of Rotary. He was an active member of West End Christian Church. Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Jeffrey C. Robinson and his wife, Coressa of Richmond, Va. and Chris Robinson and his wife, Carolyn of Glen Allen, Va.; three grandchildren, Tucker Robinson and Taylor Robinson, both of Richmond and Blake Robinson of Glen Allen; and his mother-in-law, Blanche M. Young of Danville. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from Townes Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. June Haislip. Interment
will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from Mt. View cemetery in Franklin County, Va. The family will receive friends Monday, October 24, 2005 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Townes Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Memorial donations should be made to West End Christian Church Memorial Gifts or to the Danville Life Saving Crew.
