Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Andrew L. Thacker
Andrew L. "Bunny" Thacker, 71, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, in a local hospital.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Holly Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Bill Willis officiating.
Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Warren Andrew Trent
Warren Andrew "Buddy" Trent, 80, died at his home in Charlottesville, on Saturday night, Jan. 24, 2004.
He was the husband of Joyce Merchant Trent.
Born in Phoenix on June 13, 1923, he was a son of the late Mildred Montgomery and Elic Edgar Trent.
Buddy entered the U.S. Army Air Force in WWII and was stationed as a communications person in England, Ireland, France and Germany. He was a civil service employee with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a federal tobacco inspector until his retirement in 1977. He was former owner and agent of Trent Crop Insurance, which his son, Ted, now operates. Mr. Trent was a member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge No. 144 AF & AM for many years. His greatest wish was that he be remembered as loving his family and always trying to be fair and considerate to the tobacco farmers with whom he associated.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, Thomas William Trent and wife, Gina, of Huntington Beach, Calif., Warren Anthony (Tony) Trent and wife, Charlotte, of Keysville, Michael Theodore (Ted) Trent and wife, Bonnie, of Charlotte Court House, Tracey Trent Fillingame and husband, James, of South Boston, Terri Trent Salazar and husband, Roberto, of Charlottesville, Nancy Gail Trent of Palmyra, David Scott Smith and wife, Sharon, of Fairfield, Conn., Robert Glen Smith and wife, Sharon, of Cary, N.C., and Jack William Smith of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Trent Perry of Pennsylvania, and June Trent Scruggs and husband, Howard, of Hurt; a brother, Mack T. Trent and wife, Shryle, of Phoenix; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Trent of Chase City; 22 wonderful grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Trent was preceded in death by a brother, W. Edgar Trent.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Providence Baptist Church, Red House, officiated by the Rev. John Jackson and the Rev. Doug Gilfillan. Burial will follow in the Trent Family cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 16.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at Robinson Funeral Home. Prior to the visitation, a Masonic service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Those wishing to make memorials, please consider Hospice of the Piedmont, 1490 Pantops Mountain Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Varnadore Williamson
Varnadore M. "Willie" Williamson, 84, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, in a local health care facility.
Born in South Carolina on March 27, 1919, he was the son of the late Needham R. and Mary "Molly" McCutheon Williamson.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, A. Otis Williamson, Haskell Williamson, Jas. Cooper Williamson, Charles B. Williamson, Lurline W. McFadden, Juanita W. Caulder, Algia M. Williamson and Leonora W. Kelly.
Mr. Williamson was a retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Navy and had served as a remodeling supervisor for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Charlottesville, Charles T. Morton Lodge No. 232 AF & AM, Norfolk, VA, Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Sojourners and the Military Officers Association.
He is survived by his wife, Laura S. Williamson of Charlottesville; three daughters, Virginia "Ginger" W. Marcinko of Charlottesville, Eva M. Walker and her husband, John, of Dayton, Ohio, Carole W. Curtis and her husband, William F., of Virginia Beach; one son, Alan M. Williamson and his wife, Sheryl, of Greensboro, N.C.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer M. Gabryluk and her husband, Thomas P., of Orlando, Fla., Thomas L. Marcinko of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Amy M. Stephens and her husband, Steve, of Las Vegas, Nev., David M. Midgley and his wife, Emily, of Newark, Ohio, Ellen N. Williamson of Greensboro, N.C., Melissa Williamson, of Greensboro, N.C., Daniel S. Curtis of Virginia Beach and Lauren E. Curtis of Virginia Beach; four great-grandchildren, Aaron J. Gabryluk, Noah C. Gabryluk, both of Orlando, Fla., Cameron Midgley and Ethan Midgley both of Newark, Ohio.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bruce Wollenberg officiating. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at their home.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, JABA, or Evergreen Meadows in Stanardsville.
Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Davis Woodson
Mrs. Ruby Davis Woodson, 81, of Farmville, died on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004.
She is survived by her husband, Franklin C. Woodson of Farmville; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Chandler of Farmville; a son, Donald F. Woodson of Red Oak, Texas; a brother, Chester F. Davis of Palmyra; three grandchildren, Mrs. Courtney Warren of Victoria, Andrew J. Chandler III of Harrisonburg and Amanda E. Chandler of Farmville; and one great-grandson, Matthew Warren of Victoria.
Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at the Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, from Johns Memorial Episcopal Church, Farmville. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, from Holly Memorial Gardens, Charlottesville.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
James R. Cline
James R. Cline, 53, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003.
Born in Champaign, Ill., to Helen Cline of Charlottesville, and the late J. Max Cline, formerly of Champaign, Ill. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy R. and Lena Cline of Champaign, Ill., and Thomas and Helen Bartlett of Charlottesville.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Nathaniel Cline of Manheim, Pa.; a sister, Kathy Thomas and husband, Gary and children, Josh, Chelsi, Chris Fairfeld and his wife, Shelly and their children, Jordan and Maya, all of Palmyra; a brother, Robert J. Cline and wife, Gloria and their sons, Michael and Richard, and their families, all of Phoenix, Az.
Since living in Virginia, Jim got his CNA/EMT and Activity Director certificates and worked for 3 years at both Evergreene Nursing Home and Alzheimers units. He then worked at Technicolor, while returning to school at James Madison University, where he was to receive his Bachelor’s Degree. He was included in the Commencement Service 2003 prior to becoming too ill to finish his senior project. His dream was to teach Math to middle school age children.
Jim was a very loving, caring and forgiving person. He had overcome many obstacles in life, was a strong believer in God, was attending Christ Community Church prior to his increased illness and was motivated and excited about his future.
The family would like to express gratitude for all the support, calls, cards and love given during Jim’s illness. We would also like to extend special thanks for friendship and support to Christopher Graham, Professor Charles Curry and staff at JMU, Bruce and Julie Bannan, Christ Community Church and the care given by Dr. Carl Berg and staff at the University of Virginia Transplant Clinic.
A special memorial was held for Jim on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003.
John Francis Fidler
John Francis Fidler, 82, of Davidson, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 22, 1921, in Davidson, N.C., to the late Clarence E. and Octa Beard Fidler.
John was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He lived in Charlottesville for 52 years, retiring from Lance Inc. after 41 years. Upon retirement Mr. Fidler moved to Davidson, N.C.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Goodrum Fidler, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by hs brothers, Murray and Legette Fidler, and his sisters, Kathyryn Wally and Jean Mills.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Bailey and the Rev. Barbara May officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service in the church parlor.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius, N.C. 28031 or Lake Norman Dialysis Center, 164 Professional Park Drive, Mooresville, N.C. 28117.
Raymer Funeral Home of Huntersville, N.C., is serving the family.
Margaret R. Fuller
Margaret R. Fuller, 50, of Charlottesville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004.
She was the daughter of the late Olden and Margaret Ransome. She was preceded in death by one son, George Bennett.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted family of one son, Robert Bennett and a daughter, Tracie Wicks, both of Charlottesville; four brothers, Lawrence Ransome of Charlottesville, Richard Ransome of Richmond, Robert Ransome of Waynesboro, Nathaniel Ransome of Staunton; two sisters, Lila White of Churchville and Naomi Russ of Benson, N.C.; five grandchildren and a host of other beloved relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at New Convenant Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Woodfolk officiating.
Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service Inc.; R.B. and Doris McClenny, morticians.
Robert Lee Shifflett
Robert Lee Shifflett, 74, of Dyke, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, at his home.
He was born Jan. 2, 1930, in Greene County, a son of the late Robert and Nancy Morris Shifflett.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruby Shifflett of Dyke; a daughter, Joyce Woodward and her husband, Robert W. of Dyke; five sons, Johnnie Shifflett, Ronnie Shifflett and wife, Mary, and David Shifflett and wife, Shelia, all of Dyke, James Shifflett and wife, Vernell of Ruckersville and Jeff Shifflett and wife, Tammy of Stanardsville, three brothers, Richard Shifflett and John Shifflett of Dyke and Prentis Shifflett of Stanardsville; four sisters, Annie Shifflett, Arlene Hensley and Vivian Shifflett, all of Dyke, and Hazel Scott of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ed Shifflett, Ernest Shifflett and Frank Shifflett.
Mr. Shifflett was retired from Siemens and a life long resident of Dyke, Va.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at Evergreen Church of the Brethren, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. CC. Kurtz will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque.
Thomas F. Shull
Thomas "Tommy" Franklin Shull, 52, of Charlottesville, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at a local hospital.
Born on April 13, 1951, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Cole Wilson and Bessie L. Brown Shull. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jean Irving.
He was an auto mechanic at Shull’s Automotive. He enjoyed drag and stock car racing and helping others work on their cars.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Hensley Shull of Charlottesville; two daughters, Shaina R. Shull and Shannon D. Shull; a son, Thomas Franklin Shull II, all of Charlottesville; four brothers, Charles W. Shull and his wife, Nancy, of Ruckersville, David L. Shull and his wife, Marie, of Winchester, Daniel Lee Shull and his wife, Pat, of Charlottesville, and Gary Wayne Shull and his wife, Merica, of Troy; a brother-in-law, Gregory P. Irving of Charlottesville; a loving aunt, Barbara Chisholm of Waynesboro; an uncle James F. Brown of Earlysville, a number of nieces and nephews, and numerous devoted friends.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, at Belmont Baptist Church, with Pastor Jim Moretz officiating. Interment
will follow at Riverview cemetery.
Hill & Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Andrew L. Thacker
Andrew L. "Bunny" Thacker, 71, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, in a local hospital.
Born on Dec. 17, 1932, in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Walter M. Thacker and Mamie E. Hunt Thacker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles E. Thacker; three brothers, Walter M. Thacker Jr., Asa J. Thacker and John H. Thacker; and one sister, Lyvonne E. Morris.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Thacker; two sons, Dwaine S. Thacker and his wife, Laura, and Andrew L. Thacker Jr.; three daughters, Sandra G. Morris and her husband, Coleman, Carolyn A. Deane and her husband, Robert, and Maureen Jamieson; two brothers, Ben W. Thacker and his wife, Gladys, and Little Page Thacker and his wife, Edna; eight grandchildren, Susan Thacker, Buffy Thacker, Olivia Thacker, Randy Morris, Tiffany Morris, Lacresha Thacker, Waynie Wood and Nikki Thacker; and two great-grandchildren, Cody Thacker and Dylan Fenner.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Holly Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Bill Willis officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 this evening at Teague Funeral Home.
Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret A. Twohy
Margaret Addington Twohy died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Norfolk on Oct. 3, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Addington and Helen M. Addington and the widow of John Twohy IV.
Mrs. Twohy graduated from Maury High School and Sweet Briar College. She was a lifelong member of the Christadelphian Church of Hampton Roads. She married
John Twohy IV in 1948, and they had six daughters. In the mid-1960s Peggy became involved with other Norfolk residents in successfully opposing the city’s plans to realign part of Freemason Street and to demolish many of its adjacent historic homes. Always interested in history and architecture, particularly the Ghent area, she lobbed for the creation of the Freemason and Mowbray Arch Historic Districts and served as the founding president of the board of Chrysler Museum Historic House Committee. She also served on the board of Norfolk Historical Society, Norfolk Preservation Alliance, and Friends of Norfolk Historic Cemeteries. Mrs. Towhy served as president of the Junior Garden Club of Norfolk and the Garden Club of Norfolk. She also belonged to the Garden Club of Virginia and the Garden Club of America. In 2000, she was awarded the Zone VII Historical Preservation Award from the Garden Club of America, recognizing her life-long efforts to preserve and restore historic gardens and buildings.
In 1967, she was appointed to the Norfolk School Board and served for six years. This position afforded Mrs. Twohy the opportunity to act on her lifetime interest in the importance of early childhood educator and reading enrichment. She was involved with many other charitable and civic programs including Leaders for Learners, an richment program with the Norfolk City Schools.
In the early 1970s, Peggy went to work in the family business along side her husband, John. She continued to work at Capital Concrete until shortly before her death.
She loved reading, history and antiques, which led to her passion for travel, especially to Europe. She and her husband John traveled together frequently until his death in 1998. Peggy continued her travels with her friends, daughters and grandchildren, including a trip this past summer to Russia.
She will be remembered by her daughters, nieces, and nephews as a strong matriarch who led by example and taught them the value of family and hard work; by her sons-in-laws as a gracious lady whose advise was highly valued; by her grandchildren as their generous and loving "Gramma, " in whose home they were always welcome; and by others as a kind and wonderful friend with a firm commitment to her beliefs and values. Her family and friends will dearly miss their resident expert on manners, architecture, history, and antiques.
Mrs. Twohy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, William F. Addington of Cocoa Beach, Fla. She is survived by her six daughters, Merrick T. Murray of Earlysville, Jane Clark Tirrell of Charlottesville, Elizabeth A. (Boo) Twohy, Dabney T. Napoitano, Helen T. Whittemore, all of Virginia Beach, Margaret T. Devan of Basalt, Colo., and their six husbands and 14 grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brother. Joseph C. Addington Jr. of Virginia Beach, and her sister, Helen A. Passano of Baltimore, Md.
The family would like to express gratitude for the dedicated service and care of the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Oncology Ward of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. They would also like to especially thank Mrs. Inez Bishop for her loving care during their mother’s illness and Dr. Rice for his guidance and friendship.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan., 25, 2004, in Maury High School auditorium.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at Elmwood cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Norfolk Historical Society, for the preservation of historical cemeteries, P.O. Box 6367, Norfolk, VA 23508-0367 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements.
