Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
WERTZ, Barbara Gusler
Barbara Gusler Wertz, 94, of the Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 5, 2005. She was the widow of James Lewis Wertz and was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Nannie Gusler; a grandson, Jay Preston Meredith; 15 brothers and sisters. She worked side by side with her husband for many years at Wertz Florist. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Sue Meredith and David Meredith of Roanoke; granddaughters, Jill Meredith Vincent and husband, Sam Vincent of Salisbury, Md., Jackie Meredith Meador of Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Kara and Alan Meador of Roanoke; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and George Marsh; sister-in-law, Ruby Gusler, all of Roanoke; also a number of nieces and nephews. A rich life, full of love and goodness has been fulfilled. Graveside funeral services will be in the Chapel of Light Mausoleum at Evergreen Burial Park, 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 with Dr. Tom Stocks officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's South Chapel. Gratitude to the caring and loyal staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for all their care.
WIRT, William Gerald Sr.
William Gerald Wirt, Sr., 72, of Buchanan, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Fairview cemetery, Buchanan. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home.
YURICH, Mike Sr.
Mike Yurich, Sr., 79, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He was born in Page, W.Va. and was retired from Carter Machinery. He was a member of the American Legion and served in the US Navy from 1939 until 1943. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was predeceased by sons, Michael and Stanley Yurich; parents, Josephine and John Yurich; and a sister, Anne Logue. Surviving family include his wife, D. Jean Yurich; grandson, Michael Yurich of Salem; sisters, Frances Raynes of Kincaid W.Va. and Mildred Robin of Ontario, Canada; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem with Rev. Rick Elmore officiating. Interment
will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.
BELL, Phyllis Simmons
Phyllis Simmons Bell, 67,of Bedford, died Monday, April 4, 2005. Celebration of life will be 11 a.m. today at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, 586-3443.
FIELDS, Luther
Luther Fields, 80, of Moneta, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He was born March 26, 1925 in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Walter Fields and Laura Whitaker Fields. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Fields, Catherine Fields; and two brothers, Carlos Fields and Miller Fields. Mr. Fields was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Janet Fay Protzman Fields of Moneta; two sisters, Thelma Hopcroft of Moneta, Jessie Hacker of Moneta; two sisters-in-law, Carol Fields of Indianapolis, Indiana, Doris Fields of Greensburg, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Jerry Hacker, Laura Lee Hacker, Steven Hacker, Mike Fields, Melvin Fields, Kevin Fields, Jacqueline Sue Griffin, Russ Fields, Lori Fields; special son, Danny Masterson and family. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday night at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Larry Atkin and the Rev. Jerry Hacker officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services in Millville, Ohio will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nazarene Church with the Rev. Mike Fields officiating. Interment
will follow in Millville cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel and Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ohio.
HUNDLEY, Vergie G.
Vergie G. Hundley, 97, Rocky Mount, formerly of Bassett, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.
JOZEFOWICZ, Emily
Emily Jozefowicz, 84, of Forest, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
SCOTT, Marc S.
Marc S. Scott, of Huddleston, on April 2, 2005, Marc Stratton Scott passed away in the presence of his Lord and his family at his beloved "Farm" in Huddleston, Va. He is survived by his wife, Penne Rude Scott (Marriage January 1973); his daughters, Jessica Scott and husband, Seth Williams of Huddleston, Va., Erica Scott of Roanoke, Va.; his son, Cameron Scott, of Arlington, Va.; three siblings, Blake Scott and Deborah of Evington, Va., Craig Scott and Debra of Merritt Island, Fla., and Jan Comstock and Edward of Fairfax, Va.; and nieces and nephews, Laura, Seth, Kyle, Shannon, Jamie, and Austin. Marc was born on November 11, 1941 to Earline and Norman Scott in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was 14 years old, his family moved to Karachi, Pakistan, beginning his lifetime of living and working overseas. He traveled extensively or lived in more than 45 countries including Zimbabwe, Angola, South Africa, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Turkey, England, and Sri Lanka. He began his professional life as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia, moving to Peace Corps Washington staff, returning to Ethiopia with Project Hope, serving as a Dean at Texas Tech, with CUNA credit unions in Haiti, and employed by USAID (United States Agency for International Development) from 1980 until present both as direct hire and as a consultant contractor. The wide scope of his work included areas such as infrastructure development, post-war reconstruction, disaster relief coordination, landmine removal and democratic and agricultural initiatives, always with a focus on human rights and human dignity. His legacy and purpose live on in the works he established and fought for. He was humbly honored to work alongside many intensely dedicated and brave people. At home, Marc's passion and his dream was his "Las Palomas Farm." Nearly all time apart from work was spent at home working on or planning gardens, orchards, woodpiles, chicken broods, and the like. He most loved time at home with family. He attended Grace Evangelical Free church for the past several years. The earth will welcome Marc's ashes into her protective soil at the special spot that he chose on his farm. The family would like to thank the neighborhood community for their many many acts of service during Marc's difficult illness. On Saturday, April 9, 2005, the family will receive visitors from 1 to 3 at their home, 1660 Island Creek Road, Huddleston, Va. Outdoor memorial service directly following at 3 p.m. at the home. A second memorial service will be held in Washington, D.C., date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Company of Mary with the memo line MOSHAMBANZOU ORPHANAGE and mailed to Marc's home address (zip code 24104). The contributions will be forwarded. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-3304.
TOOLEY, Willie G.
Willie G. Tooley, 89, of Big Island, died Monday, April 4, 2005. Funeral services, 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at Hunting Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hunting Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443 and other times at Willie's residence.
WILLIAMS, Louise Holmes
Mrs. Louise Holmes Williams, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2005. She was born in Bedford, Va., on June 26, 1908. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Williams. "Aunt Louise," as she was affectionately called by all the children in her Bedford Community, was a lifetime member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Bedford, Virginia. She sang in the church choir and was involved in many activities within the church until her health failed. Those left to cherish her memory are four sisters, Mattie Wright, Julia Higginbotham (her loving caretaker), and Jean Harrison, all of Roanoke, Reva Blanchard of East Orange, N.J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will follow in the Fairmont cemetery, Bedford. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
WISELEY, Jesse David
Jesse David Wisely, 80, of Bedford, formerly of Hurt, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Graveside service, 1 p.m., Friday, New Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
BURKS, Theresa Stuart
Theresa Stuart Burks, 55, formerly of Radford, died Sunday, April 3, 2005. Funeral, Saturday, April 9, 2005, 12 noon at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
HANCOCK, Garland Malan
Garland Malan Hancock, age 57 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted Friday 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.
MILLER, Junior Harold
Junior Harold Miller, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Horne Funeral Home Service Chapel, Christiansburg, 382-2612.
NEWMAN, Howard Carlyle
Howard Carlyle Newman, 79, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements are pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service.
REISH, Floyd Edmond
Floyd Edmond Reish, 86, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday morning at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the many friends and co-workers who kept us in their thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. The Reish Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612.
SPARKS, Louise Bonham
Louise Bonham Sparks, 49, of Narrows, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg. She was born September 16, 1955 in Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Robert and Margaret Shumuate Bonham. She is survived by her husband, Maury D. Sparks; one daughter, Crystal Sparks, Narrows; one son, Bryant Sparks and wife, Valarie of Pulaski; one grandson, Caleb Sparks; two brothers, William Scott Bonham, Roanoke; Stephen Louis Bonham, Rich Creek. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the River of Life Ministries Pentecostal Holiness Church on Wolf Creek near Narrows. Burial in the Bradley cemetery, Lindside, W.Va. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.
STONE, James Dillard
James Dillard Stone, 82, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Lura Dean Vest Stone. Dillard was a Veteran of World War II decorated with the Bronze Star and was a Prisoner of War. He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Roanoke Chapter, the Christiansburg Fire Department for 31 years, and a retired Lab Technician with the Radford Arsenal. He faithfully served the Lord at St. Paul United Methodist Church since 1952. Dillard was preceded in death by his parents, Adolphus and Lila Stone and twin, Adolphus Hillard (Jack) Stone, who died in World War II. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Don Parker of Blue Ridge; and granddaughters, Angela Leonard (Alan) of Blue Ridge and Lara Nichols (Mark) of Boca Raton, Fla. Papa also leaves five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Surviving siblings are Stella Lancaster and Alan Stone (Ruby) of Bent Mountain and Mary Reba Craighead (Nelson) of Roanoke; in-laws, Tommy Ballard, Hubert Averette and Helen Vest. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment
will follow in Sunset cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Blue Ridge Autism Center, where grandson Joshua is served. P. O. Box 226, Blue Ridge, Va.24064, 540-777-1218. Arrangements handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612.
ARNETT, Karri Brooke
Karri Brooke Arnett, 12, of Marion, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion.
BISHOP, Ballard Jr.
Ballard Bishop, Jr., 76, of Big Stone Gap, Va., died Tuesday, April 6, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Eunice C. Bishop; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn B. and Billy Herren, Christiansburg, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Tina Bishop, and Glenn and Debbie Bishop, all of Big Stone Gap; five grandchildren, Shannan and Elizabeth Bishop, both of Pound, Va., Adam Bishop, Aimee and Allison Bishop, both of Big Stone Gap, Hayley Herren of Christiansburg; and one great-grandson, Jordan Bishop of Pound, Va. Family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Appalachia (Va.) Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Roy Smith officiating. Interment
will follow in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap. Online e-mail condolences may be sent to holding@ compunet.net. Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, is in charge of arrangements.
CHANDLER, Edith Virginia Suitt
Edith Virginia Suitt Chandler, 72, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. She was the wife of Vern Chandler, Jr. Funeral service Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
CHAPLIN, Bernice Moore
Bernice Moore Chaplin, 72, of Lexington, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Memorial service, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Glasgow Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.
FLOWERS, Ethel Webber
Ethel Webber Flowers, 94, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.
FOUSE, Henry L.
Henry L. Fouse, 81, of Atkins, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion.
GROSE, Callie Hazel
Callie Hazel Grose, 91, of Lexington, formerly of Cedar Bluff, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Lexington. Mrs. Grose was born on September 20, 1913 in Swords Creek and was a daughter of the late General Lafayette Steele and Nora Herndon Steele. She was a member of the New Hope Assembly and was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Dewey Grose. Mrs. Grose is survived by one daughter, Agnes G. Johnson of Cedar Bluff; two sons, Andrew G. Grose and wife, Brenda of Lexington and Franklin L. Grose and wife, Wanda of Elkmont, Ala.; two brothers, Luther Steele of Akron, Ohio and Henry C. Steele of Salem; eight grandchildren, Steve White of Cedar Bluff, Frank White of Randallman, N.C., Pamela Price of Charleston, W.Va., Andrea Townley of Lexington, Elizabeth Sorrells of Lynchburg, Brian Grose of Chattanooga, Tenn., Andy Grose of Tanner, Ala. and Gary Grose of Athens, Ala.; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Rick Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 100, Lexington, Va., 24450. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Harrison Funeral Home in Lexington and on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands.
LITTLEPAGE, Nancy Miller
Nancy Miller Littlepage, 82, of Lexington, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington.
MASSIE, Nathaniel Clayton Manson Jr.
Nathaniel Clayton Manson Massie, Jr., 75, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington.
