Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
John M. Hudspeth
John Martin Hudspeth died at his home Monday evening, Jan. 26, 2004.
Survivors include his wife, Candace (Candy) Hudspeth; two daughters, Robin Hudspeth and Wendy Hudspeth; a son, Chris Hudspeth; a sister, Jean Goddard of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; his sister-in-law, Sandra Brugger of Waterton, Conn.; a nephew, Nicholas Goddard of Durham, N.C.; two nieces, Joanna Goddard of New York City, N.Y., and Lucy Goddard of New Haven, Conn.
John attended the United States Naval Academy (1973) and served in the submarine service on the Robert E. Lee (1974-1976) based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the Flying Fish (1977-1979) based in Virginia Beach. After resigning his commission in 1979, John attended the Darden Business School, University of Virginia (1981).
A lifelong soccer enthusiast, John played goalkeeper in college, coached several youth soccer teams, and most recently served as manager of his son’s U16 Lightning Express team for the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville (SOCA).
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the Church of Our Saviour on East Rio Road, Charlottesville. The family will receive friends immediately after the service in the church parish hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville (SOCA), 370 Greenbrier Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901; Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911; or the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, IL 60202.
Regenia P. Kraft
Regenia Puckett Kraft, 75, of Hinton, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at the Heritage Center at Huntington following a long illness.
Born on July 26, 1928, in Hamlin, Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Mary Keaton Puckett and had lived most of her life in Huntington. She had been a resident of Hinton since 1969.
She was a retired clerk for the C&O Railway Co., was an active member of Hinton First United Methodist Church, the Silver Leaf Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star and the Hinton Business and Professional Women’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kraft Sr., on Aug. 23, 1980.
She is survived by one brother, James H. Puckett and his wife, Sue, of Huntington; one stepson, Charles A. Kraft Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Charlottesville; three step-grandchildren, Tracy Kraft and his wife, Andrea, of Charlottesville, Calvin Kraft of Charlottesville, and Ann Kraft Brunson and her husband, Roy, of Lowell, Ariz.; four step-great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Bailey Kraft of Charlottesville and Tyler and Trevor Brunson of Lowell, Ariz.; one nephew, Dr. Todd M. Trimboli and his wife, Regina, of Huntington, and one great-niece, Kristen L. Trimboli of Huntington, and many close and loving friends in both Hinton and Huntington.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel in Hinton with the Rev. Fred Villinger officiating. Burial will follow in the Allegheny Memorial Park in Clifton Forge.
Friends may call at the funeral parlor from 6 to 8 p.m. today, where the Eastern Star Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hinton First United Methodist Church or the Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.
Arrangements are by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor of Hinton.
Art Morgenstern
Art Morgenstern, 64, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at his Lake Monticello home.
He grew up in New York City, where he was active in the Civil Air Patrol and high school football. After leaving his dad’s furniture business, Art worked as a disc jockey in Pennsylvania and New York. In 1972, he joined ABC-TV in Hollywood as an audio engineer and worked for 25 years doing news, quiz shows and soap operas at the lot. During the late ’70s and early ’80s, Art covered all the Olympic games (he was privileged to do audio on the famous U.S. hockey win), the Academy Awards and major PGA Golf tournaments. He worked for "Good Morning America" for five years, setting up audio for live interviews on the show. He often talked about how lucky he was to have met and put microphones on such people as Jamie Lee Curtis, Frank Sinatra and former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev. Art thoroughly enjoyed his work, particularly the extensive travel throughout the country for various location shoots.
Although Art lived in Lake Monticello for less than a year, he had already joined the Charlottesville Astronomical Society (a new interest) and the Fluvanna County Remote Control Flying Club, his lifelong hobby. Just boating around the lake on a pretty day brought him much happiness. He felt he was blessed in many ways. Art loved the area and above all, the people he met here. His joy of life and sense of humor made him memorable to old and new friends.
Art will be sorely missed ... but as a close friend said, "God wanted a good laugh on the 14th and naturally picked Art."
He is survived by Cynthia, his wife of 36 years, and his sister-in-law, Carol and her family. Art had just returned from a trip to Florida to visit with Carol, her husband, Cameron, and their son, Thomas.
Arrangements were made by Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store.
Margaret G. Pankey
Margaret Graham Pankey of Charlottesville died peacefully Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in a Charlottesville nursing home.
Born in Norfolk on May 5, 1907, "Maggie" Pankey was the daughter of the late George A. and Daisy Bell Graham.
Mrs. Pankey was a graduate of Longwood College and taught school in Norfolk. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Charlottesville.
Mrs. Pankey was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen Pankey Jr. of Bluefield, W.Va.
She is survived by her son, William Allen Pankey III of Alpharetta, Ga.; two granddaughters and their families, Christina P. and Christopher Thiele and their sons, Jacob and Preston, of Austin, Texas, and Michelle P. and Michael Rousselle and their son, Alexander, of Katy, Texas.
A graveside service will be conducted at Elmwood cemetery, Norfolk, on a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Helen Hamilton Poore
Helen Hamilton Poore, 64, passed away peacefully at her home, "Seven Springs, " in Louisa on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004.
Born on Oct. 13, 1939, in Schuyler, she was the daughter of the late Harry Alexander Hamilton and Lois Davidson Hamilton.
Helen is survived by her husband, Earl W. Poore of Louisa, as well as four children, Pete and his wife, Karen Taylor, of Earlysville, and their daughters, Kristi and Ali, Andy and his wife, Donna Taylor, of Louisa, and their daughter, Lexi, Earl G. and his wife, Paula Poore, of Louisa, and their daughter, Melissa, and Sharon Elizabeth Poore of Louisa, Paul and his wife, Fran Hamilton, of Troy, Barbara and her husband, Ernie Rowland, of Chesterfield, Harry and his wife, Bea Hamilton, of Schulyler, Dick and his wife, Sylvie Hamilton, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Eloise and her husband, John Jamison, of Titusville, Fla., Tommy and his wife, Christ Hamilton of Brandon, Ore., and Marjorie Blankenship of Alexandria.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Gray Poore, and her brother, Seymour Hamilton. She leaves to cherish her memory numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Helen served as the director of transit for the city of Charlottesville. She started as a secretary in the Charlottesville city manager’s office in 1973 and spent 30 years in dedicated public service to the people of Central Virginia. She was the first and only transit director in Charlottesville. In fact, she was one of the first, if not the first, female transit director in the United States. Her many professional accomplishments include service on the state Transportation Safety Board, the Board of Directors of JAUNT, The Board of Directors of the Virginia Transit Association, as well as serving on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. She was recently named as one of the top 10 transit managers in North America by Metro magazine.
Helen loved family and friends. Her life centered around her children and grandchildren. She often hosted large Hamilton and Poore family reunions. She also enjoyed gardening and working in her greenhouse. She will be missed by many.
The family will receive friends at Woodward Funeral Home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in the chapel at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa, with interment at the family cemetery at her home, "Seven Springs, " following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department.
Seth W. Schmidt
Seth Winslow Schmidt, 27, of Charlottesville, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004.
Born on Aug. 25, 1976, he was the beloved son of Paula and Barry Schmidt of Afton.
He is also survived by his sister, Sara, of Glendale, Calif.; his grandparents, Joan Schmidt, Donald Schmidt and Marvin and Laura Wayne; aunts and uncles, Robin and David Prihoda, Laura and Ted Godsil, Lori and Alan Winslow, Richard and Leslie Schmidt, Lyn and Andy Fowler, John and Dorothy Schmidt and Carl Schmidt; several cousins; many friends; and his faithful companion, Sammy.
He graduated from Western Albemarle High School in 1994. He worked at Outback Steakhouse for the last five years. Seth was a weight trainer and began competing on a national basis and was very active in charitable events within the community. Seth met everyone with a smile; he was a friend to all. He was so full of life and always lit up a room. He was loved by all and taken from us too soon. He will be missed by all.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 W. High St., Charlottesville, with the Rev. Holly Wilcox and Father Kim Webster officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in Seth’s name to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906.
George H. Sutton
George Harry Sutton, 76, of Lake Monticello, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 26, 2004.
Born on March 4, 1927, in Chester, N.J., he was the son of Paul Sutton and Anna Becker Sutton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Sutton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; daughters, Cindy Sutton of Carolina Beach, N.C., Jennifer Lomu of Lake Monticello, Suzanne Undercofler and her husband, Don, of Creekside, Pa.; only son, George H. "Chip" Sutton Jr. and his wife, Rene, of Xenia, Ohio; stepdaughters, Salena Morphew and her husband, Joshua, Susan E. Newton of Malden, Mass., and Shonet Newton of Seattle, Wash.; his sister, Ruth Treloar and her husband, Charles, of Hackettstown, N.J.; nieces, nephews, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
George was a 1950 graduate of Muhlenberg College with a B.S. in physics, a 1953 graduate of Columbia University with an M.A. in geology (geophysics), and a 1957 graduate of Columbia University with a Ph.D. in geology (seismology). His professional experience included being on the staff of Lamont Geological Observatory, Columbia University, chief seismologist in the Belgian Congo, assistant, then associate professor in the Department of Geology at Columbia, professor of geophysics, then division head, then associate director, then affiliate faculty of Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, University of Hawaii, visiting senior fellow, University of Colorado at Boulder, vice-president of Rondout Associates Inc., Stone Ridge, N.Y., visiting investigator at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Mass.
He was a member of the Acoustical Society of America, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Geophysical Union (including associate editor, Journal of Geophysical Research), Geological Society of America, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Omicron Delta Kappa, Seismological Society of America (serving as chairman, Eastern Section, associate editor, and on the Board of Directors), Sigma Xi, and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
George served in the Merchant Marines from 1945 to 1947, was a member of Christ Church Uniting, Kailua, Hawaii, and active in the Palmyra United Methodist choir. After moving to Lake Monticello, he was involved in Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity, Fluvanna County Community Singers, Fluvanna Flutterwheels, and at Lake Monticello: L.M. Line Dancers, L.M. Beautification Corps, Lake Preservation Committee, Storm Water Management Committee, and various volunteer activities.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Palmyra United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Michael Finn-McKenzie officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Palmyra United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 151, Palmyra, VA 22963 or to the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, VA 22963.
Hill & Wood Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
John F. Collier
John Franklin "Hout" Collier, 66, of Ruckersville passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at a Charlottesville hospital.
He was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Greene County, a son of the late George W. and Blanche Morris Collier. He was also preceded in death by a son, John F. Collier Jr. and a sister, Lucille Conley.
He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Hazel K. Collier of Ruckersville; a daughter, Deborah Townsend and husband, Greg, of Dyke; three sons, David Edwin Collier and wife, Tracy, of Louisa, Stuart Allen Collier and wife, Michelle, and Wendell Wade Collier of Ruckersville; seven sisters, Maxine Shifflett and Edith Marshall of Dyke, Barbara Harris, Vergie Shifflett and Bernice Crawford of Charlottesville, Tessie Conley of Stanardsville and Mary Morris of Crozet; three brothers, Leroy Morris of Dyke, Glen Morris of Palmyra and Calvin Morris of Stanardsville; five grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, Jessica and Adam Townsend and Amber, Taylor and Storey Collier. He is also survived by his step-father, John A. Morris.
Mr. Collier was a retired roofer and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Elbert Conley officiating with interment in the Evergreen cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.
A special thanks to the Greene County Rescue Squad and Dr. Katherine Kwan and staff at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Elma Lucille Collins
Elma Lucille Collins, 91, of Gordonsville died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at her residence.
Born Sept. 18, 1916 in Louisa County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Robinson and Beatrice Lewis Robinson. She was a member of Mount Pisgma Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Ernest Linwood Collins Sr. of Gordonsville; seven daughters, Marion Cowerd of Washington, D.C., Frances C. Bowler of Gordonsville, Marie Collins of Gordonsville, Carolyn Brock of Stanardsville, Doris Anthony of Louisa, Linda Lewis of Gordonsville and Lillian Wilson of Culpeper; four sons, James Price of Dale City, Ernest Linwood Collins Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., Fred Collins Sr. of Gordonsville and Sherman Collins Sr. of Louisa; two brothers, Steve Robinson of Charlottesville and Jefferey Robinson of Gordonsville; four sisters, Louise Tate of Philadelphia, Pa., Shirley Robinson of Gordonsville, Elaine Robinson of Gordonsville and Kathy Terrell of Maryland; 35 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Floyd Collins; one brother, John Henry Robinson; and a sister, Martha Ann Cooke.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Union Baptist Church in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Woodberry cemetery. Pastor Sherman Collins and Pastor James T. Jackson will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.
Scybel D. Dorrier
Scybel D. Dorrier, 80, of Charlottesville died Tuesday, Jan. 27,
2004, at her residence. Funeral arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete.
Annie L. Durham
Annie Elizabeth Lamb Durham, 98, of Earlysville died at her home.
Born December 5, 1905, in Free Union, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Lamb and Mattie Gentry Lamb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George L. Durham Sr.
A homemaker, she was a member of Waynesboro Wesleyan Church and formerly a member of Monticello Wesleyan Church for many years.
She is survived by four sons, George L. Durham, Jr. and his wife, Mabel, of Charlottesville, Charles R. Durham and his wife, Marilyn, of Waynesboro, Merlin W. Durham and his wife, Elaine, of Earlysville, and Carroll E. Durham and his wife, Bonnie, of Waynesboro; a special granddaughter, Pamela Durham Watson, of Barboursville; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley R. Belcher officiating. Due to weather conditions the interment will be private following the funeral.
The family will receive friends at Hill and Wood on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 from 7 – 8 p.m.
Benjamin S. Gershom
Benjamin Smith Gershom, 83, of Gordonsville died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in the Orange County Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 28, 1920, in the foothills of the Himalayas where his father Rev. Edwin Gershom worked in the Methodist Ministry Seminary. He was the son and grandson of Methodist Ministers. He was the son of the late Rev. Edwin Gershom and Bharanamma Gershom and was married
to the late Elizabeth Saraja Gershom. He was a member of the Gordonsville United Methodist Church.
As a young man, Mr. Gershom served in the British Royal Air Force in India. He received his Bachelor degree from Lucknow Christian College in India and attended the University of Southern California as a Crusade Scholar in the early 1950’s, earning a Master of Education.
Upon returning to India, Mr. Gershom served as the principal of several Methodist schools, most notably Baldwin Boys’ High School in Bangalore.
Mr. Gershom then immigrated to the United States in 1967. He taught at the Westtown School in Pennsylvania and later in Louisa County Public Schools until his retirement in 1986.
He is survived by his daughters, Dr. Alice Nalini Jesudian of Richmond and Emily Harini Thangiah of Gordonsville; son-in-law, John Dinakar Thangiah; grandchildren, Archana Jesudian McLoughlin, Beena Thangiah-Brown and Arun Jesudian; and grandsons-in-law Dennis McLoughlin Jr. and Kenneth Brown. He also has four brothers and two sisters whom all live in India. Mr. Gershom was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dr. M.C.S. Jesudian.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Gordonsville United Methodist Church with interment in Maplewood cemetery, Gordonsville. The Rev. Marilyn Spencer will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gordonsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 466, Gordonsville, VA 22942. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange is in charge of arrangements.
