Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Charles Farrar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Charles Bidwell Farrar, one of the last liberal priests of 1960's vintage in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, died Dec. 25, 1997. A social activist, he championed Affirmative Action, Women's Rights, Gay Rights, Death Penalty, Pro-Choice and Right to Die. He was a staunch integrationist and protester of the Viet Nam war. He flew the United Nations flag from his house much to the annoyance of his neighbors. He was against war - all war.
He was a graduate of Yale University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a sometime student of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He taught English literature in Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla.; Christian Albrechts Universitat, Kiel, Germany; and Serrekunda Middle School, The Gambia, West Africa.
During World War II, he was an officer in the mine force and served aboard ship in the Pacific. During the Korean conflict, he returned to the mine force and served aboard ship in the Atlantic.
He attended the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church where he was president of the student body. He served 13 congregations over a period of 36 years.
In 1961 he married
Elizabeth Graves Burke. They have two daughters, both of Atlanta, Helen Elizabeth and Marion Margaret.
In the 1960's the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida went all out against institutional racism. Mr. Farrar's congregation stood at the epicenter of the problem. Expatriate Haitians were coming to the Glades in great numbers. Many were Anglicans (Episcopalian). A spokesman for the Episcopal Executive Council, NYC, declared Farrar's congregation the first to attempt racial bonding while preserving ethnic identity and liturgical tradition "all under one roof."
By his own admission, Mr. Farrar failed. Thereafter he pursued a desultory ministry until taking early retirement.
A requiem mass will be celebrated at the church of the Guardian Angels, of which he was rector emeritus. The church is located at 1325 Cardinal Lane, Lantana, Fla. The service will be held on Monday, Dec. 29, at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, gifts of money may be made to the Farrar Family Development Center, a haven for pregnant teenagers and young children in the Glades. Checks c/o NOAH Inc., 601 Covenant Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430. At a later time, Mr. Farrar's ashes will be scattered in the family graveyard in Yanceyville, N.C.
James Foster
James Foster, 45, of 313 Hazel Lane, died Dec. 24, 1997, at the Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born April 25, 1952, in Henry County, he was a son of Edward Foster and Elsie Brim.
He was an employee of American Furniture.
Survivors include his wife, Helen B. Foster of Ridgeway; one son, Kevin D. Foster, Ridgeway; four brothers, Billy G. Foster of Stoneville, N.C., Freddie L. Foster, Howard L. Foster and George E. Foster, all of Ridgeway; and three sisters, Loria Etta Dodson of Martinsville, Sara Ann Brim and Jeannette Harris, both of Ridgeway.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. today at the Mayo Missionary Baptist by minister C. Lee Haywood. Burial will be in the Mayo Missionary Baptist cemetery.
Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cynthia Gravely
DRY FORK - Cynthia Faye Gravely, 37, of 648 Flamingo Road, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at her residence.
Born April 7, 1960, in Danville, she was the daughter of Joe Gravely and Ollie Jefferson Gravely.
She was employed with Rippe's department store for 19 years.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gravely; two sisters, Audrey Gravely of Dry Fork, and Stephanie Toliver of Nitro, W.Va.; and one brother, Dexter Gravely of Dry Fork.
The funeral will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home by Brother James Elder. Interment
will be at Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends 7-8 tonight at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Mae Inge
AXTON - Mae Willie Inge, 68, of 2613 Martins Drive, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Martinsville Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 17, 1929, in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of Firstel Wilson and Emma Divens Wilson. She was married
to Nathaniel Inge, who survives.
For many years, she was a cook at Harris Family Restaurant.
Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Inge of the residence, and Gloria M. Logan of Cascade; six sisters, Marion Harrell of Columbus, Ohio, Vivian Stout and Yvonne Wilson, both of Axton, Edsell Leftwich and Mosell Thornton, both of Danville, and Marie Miller of Adelphi, Md.; three brothers, Bernice Wilson, Lowell Wilson and Frank Wilson, all of Axton; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Sharon Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Ronald Clarke. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home 7-8 tonight and other times at 268 Cascade Road, Cascade.
Goldie Long
Goldie Yeatts Long, 79, of 300 Marshall Terrace, died Saturday morning Dec. 26, 1997, at the Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health for six years.
Born Aug. 7, 1918, in Roanoke, she was the daughter of Samuel Yeatts and Hiawatha Yeatts.
Most of her life was spent in Danville, where she was a homemaker. She married
Irvin Clay Long, who died Dec. 19, 1988.
Survivors include three sons, John Clay Long II of Ruffin, N.C., Samuel David Long, Chester, and Thomas R. Long of the residence; and eight grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Burial Park by the Rev. Richard Cobb.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at the Swicegood Funeral Home.
Capitola Shelton
JAVA - Capitola Moser Shelton, 76, of 1669 Java Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Shelton was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Mount Airy, N.C. She was the daughter of Robert Moser and Illa Brown Moser.
She was a member of the Church of God Prophecy of Gretna.
Shelton was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Hall Shelton.
She is survived by a son, Franklin H. Shelton of Java; four brothers, Fitzhugh Moser of South Boston, Roland Moser and Roger Moser, both of Danville, and Leonard Moser of Java; a sister, Ruby M. Perkins of Salem; three granddaughters, Brenda Hedrick, Pamela Adams and Melody Bushley; a grandson, Rodney Shelton; and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. today at Scott Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Albert Moser will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park in Danville. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Shelton's Java residence.
The family of Capitola Moser Shelton suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Java Volunteer Fire Department or to the 640 Rescue Squad.
Annie Albritton
Annie "Lucille" Albritton, 86, of 11533 Martinsville Highway, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997 in Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been in declining health for one year and had been a patient in the hospital since Dec. 22.
Born Oct. 2, 1911, in the Brosville community of Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Banner Montgomery and Mable Owen Montgomery.
On Dec. 25, 1949, she was married
Thomas Gordon Albritton, who survives.
She was retired from Dan River Inc. She was a member of Emmanuel Friends Church.
In addition to her husband of the residence, survivors include several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Calvin B. Johnson. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. At other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 11533 Martinsville Highway.
Guy Bradner
CHATHAM - Guy Woodrow Bradner, 82, of 3140 Walkers Well Road, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997, at Gretna Health Care Center.
Born May 8, 1915, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Henry Howard Bradner and Cora Emma McCricket Bradner.
He was a retired farmer and was a member of Greenpond Baptist Church.
He was married
to Lillian D. Bradner, who survives.
He was predeceased by a sister, Leo B. Shaffer, a brother, Jasper Bradner and a son, Steven Bradner.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four daughters, Judy B. Conner of Chatham, Janice B. Simpson of Callands, Ja Ann B. Bailey and Bonnie B. Moore, both of Gretna; one son, Guy W. Bradner Jr. of Chatham; four sisters, Nellie B. Widdifield, Katherine B. Moore, and Hillie B. Wilmer, all of Buena Vista, and Louella B. Fackler of Martinsville; one brother, Loyd Bradner of Chatham; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Scott Funeral Home by Minister Rudolph A. Hearn and the Rev. Dean A. Lamphere. Burial will be at Greenbay Christian Church.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. At other times, the family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Judy Conner, 229 Gentle Pasture Road.
Margaret Dayak
MUSE, Pa. - Margaret Kraynak Dayak, 75, of 75 Sycamore St., died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997 in the McMurray Hills Manor.
Born Feb. 21, 1922, in Bradenville. She was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church of Canonsburg, Pa.
She spent most of her life in Muse. She was a homemaker.
On June 19, 1942, she married
Michael Dayak Sr., who survives.
She was predeceased by one brother, John R. Kraynak and one sister, Ann Alterie.
In addition to her husband, survivors include one son, Michael "Butch" Dayak Jr. of Dormont; two daughters, Margaret Murray of Danville, Va., and Bernadette Kilnger of Muse; two brothers, Stephen E. Kraynak of Weirton, W. Va., and Joseph W. Kraynak of Cecil; three sisters, Betty Marshall and Mary Toplisek, both of Canonsburg and Ethel Grossek of Cecil; and six grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Sollon Funeral Home, Ltd., 30 East College St., Canonsburg.
Services will be conducted 9 a.m. Wednesday followed by a Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Jugan. Burial will be in the St. Michael's cemetery.
Helen Hodges
Helen Hodges, 78, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997 at the Piney Forest Care Center.
Born Feb. 25, 1919, in Fieldale, she was a daughter of L. Walford Joyce and Lucy Mattie Wray Joyce.
She was a homemaker and a charter member of Collinsville Presbyterian Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roy D. Hodges.
Survivors include two daughters, Freda H. Shelton of Tampa and Francine Hodges of Danville; one sister, Mildred Hanna of Baltimore; two brothers, Curtis Joyce of Richmond and Wilbur Joyce of Meiden, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Saturday at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville by the Rev. Virgil Soots.
McKee-Stone Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
