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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Michael Allen Cyrlin
Michael Allen Cyrlin, 48, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 in the University of Virginia Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1950 in the Bronx, N.Y., a son of the late Benjamin Cyrlin and Doris Chappell Cyrlin. He was an employee of Ericsson Corp. in Quality Control, was a member of the Bedford Rescue Squad, Trinity Baptist Church and the Faith Redemption Fellowship in Forest.
He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony L. Cyrlin.
He is survived by his wife, Bonita Cyrlin; three sons, Michael A. Cyrlin Jr., N.J., David B. Cyrlin, Daniel J. Cyrlin both of Bedford; two brothers, Sheldon K. Cyrlin, Somerville, N.J., Gary Cyrlin, Texas; a sister, Rose Sebesky, Easton, Pa.; his stepmother, Gloria Cyrlin, Ore.; a stepsister, Carol Saunders and a stepbrother, Sonny Saunders; an uncle, Herb Cyrlin, N.Y. and one grandchild.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Trinity Baptist Bus Fund or the Faith Redemption Youth Center.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998 from the Trinity Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Mrs. Lorraine Hancock
Mrs. Lorraine Hancock, 63, of 201 Hillside Court, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Tessie Morgan Richardson. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Hancock.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas J. Richardson and a devoted friend, Norman O. Rucker.
She leaves to cherish her memories, three daughters, Mrs. Patricia H. Cox-Gwathmey of Lynchburg, Mrs. Marie H. Lindsay and Mrs. Brenda H. Beverly both of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Bernard S. Hancock and Douglas E. Hancock both of Lynchburg; brother, Jack M. Richardson of Lynchburg; one son-in-law, H. Eugene Gwathmey Jr. of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha H. Brown of Petersburg; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a devoted niece, Mrs. Shirley H. Daniel of Appomattox; a devoted friend, Mrs. Carrie A. Robinson of Madison Heights, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998 from Mount Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Ford officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park. Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 2 p.m.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Patricia H. Cox-Gwathmey, 4140 Audubon Place, Lynchburg.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Odessa W. Hopkins
Odessa W. Hopkins, 92, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 in the Woodhaven Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 29, 1906 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late William J. Woodford and Mollie Cheek Woodford. Her husband was the late John D. Hopkins Sr. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Bedford County Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John D. and Glynis Hopkins, Bedford, William F. and Dorinda Hopkins, Bedford, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998 from the Longwood Cemetery by the Rev. Joseph Gaston.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bedford Presbyterian Church.
Sarah Ellen Tolbert O’Brien
Sarah Ellen Tolbert O’Brien, 86, of Dillwyn, died Dec. 4, 1998 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of Berkley N. O’Brien.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine O. Burton and her husband, Kenneth of Chesterfield, Ruby O. Simpson and her husband, Jack of Farmville; a son, E.A. (Bill) Talbert and his wife, Helen of Dillwyn; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Rt. 612 with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn and other times at her residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Grove Scholarship Fund.
Patsy Louise Perryman
FABER — Patsy Louise Perryman, 52, of Simpson Lane, Faber, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born June 23, 1946 in Charlottesville, she was a daughter of the late Kermit Wilson Mawyer Sr. and Samanthia Stilton Mawyer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell “Jim” Perryman on May 11, 1995. She was a retired employee of Pizza Hut in Charlottesville and a member of Rockspring United Methodist Church in Faber.
Patsy is survived by her children, Larry Perryman of Shipman, Jimmy Perryman and Shelia Frye both of Charlottesville and Rhonda Perryman of Loomis, Calif.; four sisters, Lillian Matheny and Suzanne Powell both of Afton, Carolyn Ragland of Shipman and Pamela Freund of Fredirick, Md.; seven brothers, Kermit Mawyer Jr. of Esmont, John and Russell Mawyer of Keene, George Mawyer of Barboursville, Aller Mawyer of Afton and David and Eddie Mawyer both of Charlottesville; six grandchildren, Amanda, Larry Jr., Darrell, Brandon, Patrick and Bryan and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with the Rev. John Chaffee officiating with interment in the Hebron Cemetery in Afton.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
David Morris Pfeifer
David Morris Pfeifer, 58, of 202 Somerset Place, Rustburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Hyde Pfeifer for 35 years.
Mr. Pfeifer was born January 20, 1940 in Paragould, Ark. to the late Leonard Pfeifer and the late Florence Higgins Pfeifer. Mr. Pfeifer was a Mason and a member of Rustburg Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher and active on several church committees. He retired from INS Border Patrol.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Tyree and her husband, Stuart of Rustburg; his son, Kevin D. Pfeifer of Easton, Md.; a brother, Lawrence E. Pfeifer of Lowell, Ark.; a grandson, Casey Tyree and a granddaughter, Katie Tyree.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Rustburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Cole and the Rev. Roger Roller officiating. Interment will follow in the Rustburg Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rustburg Baptist Church or to the American Heart Association.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Gerda Vestal
Gerda Vestal, 84, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at her residence. She was the widow of Bland A. Vestal to whom she was married for 63 years. Mrs. Vestal was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Paur.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 23, 1914, she was a member of Beulah Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, Silver Threads and Bells. She was active in Thomas Road Baptist Church’s Senior Saints. She was a former member of St. John’s Baptist Church in Virginia Beach and New Hope Baptist Church in Lowry.
She is the much loved mother of five children and their spouses, Joseph B. Vestal and his wife, Donna of Crystal Lake, Ill., Paul D. Vestal and his wife, Jeanie of Chesapeake, Jeanne V. Hellstrom and her husband, Carl of Virginia Beach, Linda V. Spruill and her husband, William of Chesapeake and Valerie V. Graham and her husband, Granville Y. of Lynchburg, she is also dearly loved by 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 1998 at Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. and the Rev. Ron Pegram officiating. Burial will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
The family suggests those wishing to make memorials please consider Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Calvin McWade Campbell
Calvin McWade Campbell, 60, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, at his home in Lowesville.
Born in Amherst County December 11, 1937, he was a son of Mamie Cash Campbell and the late Willard Hampton Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Piney River Baptist Church, a United States Army veteran and was a heavy equipment operator for Dominion Stone Co.
In addition to his mother, survivors include five brothers, Willie L. Campbell and Lanice of Hampton, Donald D. Campbell and Sandra of Guntersville, Ala., Carroll P. Campbell and Janie, Wayne and Ann Campbell, Willard H. Campbell Jr. and Harley, all of Lowesville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Randall McWade Campbell.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by Rev. A. Eugene Beverly and Rev. John Ragland.
Interment with military honors by VFW Post 7701 and American Legion Post 17 will follow in Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.
Herbert Hugo Fetherolf
Herbert Hugo Fetherolf Jr. of Roanoke, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at his residence.
Born April 2, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Hugo Fetherolf Sr. and Elizabeth Congrove Lucas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was known for his loving and giving personality; always providing for others first and placing himself last.
In addition to his wife, Patricia Bryant Fetherolf, he is survived by three sons, Herbert Hugo Fetherolf III of Calif., John Arthur Fetherolf of Ohio, Steven Ray Fetherolf and wife, Cynthia of N.C.; five daughters, Faith Christina Fetherolf of Tenn., Hope Elizabeth Christmon and husband, Will of Tenn., Charity Suzanne Fetherolf, Melissa Fetherolf, Jennifer Elaine Fetherolf all of Roanoke; one sister, Karen Karr-Bartley of Ohio; one brother, Terry Hall of Ohio; mother and father-in-law, Joan and Herbert Bryant of Madison Heights; six grandchildren, Christopher Fetherolf, Ryan Swindell, Xavier Christmon, Kobe Christmon, Crystal and Stacy Fetherolf.
Services will be at the graveside at Briarwood Memorial Park in Faulknerville, Amherst County on Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at 1 p.m., Bishop Steve Garrett of the Roanoke Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. today at Oakey’s South Chapel.
As requested by Herbert Hugo Fetherolf Jr., in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Medical Center for Children at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, 101 Elm Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24016.
Arrangements by Oakey’s South Chapel.
Carl Michael “Freight Liner” Layne
Carl Michael “Freight Liner” Layne, 50, of Gladys, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 in the Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 29, 1948 in Bedford County, a son of the late John Henry Layne and Gracie Harriet Witt Layne. He was an employee of Thompson Trucking, Concord, a member of the Altavista Moose Lodge and was a member of the Evington Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gracie Ann Layne; two brothers, Henry DuVal Layne, Andrew Felix Layne.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Beverly Layne; two daughters, Ida Mae Rosser, Virginia L. Hardwick all of Altavista; two stepsons, Allen Doyle Parrish, Harrisonburg, George Franklin Dalton Jr., Lynchburg; three stepdaughters, Janet Lynne Tolliver, LaShawn Kaye Dalton both of Frederick, Md., Melody Rose Pool, Brookneal; two sisters, Joyce L. Hall, Carolyn L. Cox both of Evington and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 from the Evington Baptist Church by the Rev. Charles Schooler. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
William Alvin Massie
William Alvin Massie, 77, of Big Island, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Nelson County, Feb. 7, 1921, the son of the late Hunter Talmadge Massie and Bessie Ethel Campbell Massie. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, a choir member and Sunday School Director for over 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, H.T. Massie and a sister, Dorothy M. Peters.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Christine Manley Massie; a daughter, Nadine Massie of Goode; three brothers, Byron B. Massie and Radford M. Massie both of Big Island and George F. Massie of Amherst; a grandson, Corp. Jason Whisenhunt of Camp Lejeuene, N.C. and a granddaughter, Shelly Nicole Whisenhunt of San Diego, N.M. and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, 1998 at Hunting Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. James Newman and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Owen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hunting Creek Baptist Church, Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc. or Big Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Hubert Larry Mays Sr.
PAMPLIN — Hubert Larry Mays Sr., died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Hazel Woodby Mays.
Born in Appomattox County, Aug. 6, 1925, he was a son of the late Elmer Dillard Mays and Lelia Webber Mays. He was an Army veteran of WWII and Korea, a retired independent dealer with Jewel Home Shopping Service and a member of American Legion Post #104.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Berta Johnson, Alice Mays Adams both of Lynchburg, Larry Mays and his wife, Debbie of Goode, Pat Davis and her husband, Billie of St. Pauls, N.C., James Patrick Mays of Lynchburg; two brothers, Thomas Andrew Mays and his wife, Ann of Keysville and Beverley Dillard Mays of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a brother-in-law, Aubrey Townsend; a sister-in-law, Billie Mae Massie and her husband, Tommie, four nephews and two nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church by the Rev. George Riggins III with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the home of Larry and Debbie Mays, Goode.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Appomattox Rescue Squad.
Edna Irene Turner Newman
Edna Irene Turner Newman, 75, of Forest, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the widow of Russell Edgar Newman.
Born in Bassett, Aug. 9, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George G. and Maggie Mayo Elliott Turner. She was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church which she loved, a choir member, a member of Timbrook Senior Citizens group and Gladys Senior Citizens Group.
Mrs. Newman is survived by six children, Patricia Newman Vinson of Williamsburg, Barbara N. Holloran and her husband, James (Pete) of Forest, Russell Eddie Newman and his wife, Joan of Lynchburg, Gail N. Neal and her husband, Joe of Forest, Samuel T. Newman and his wife, Judy of Lynchburg, Vanessa Lyn N. Dalton and her husband, Ricky of Charlotte; two sisters, Ellis T. Jackson of Martinsville and Bessie Turner Epperly of Summerfield, N.C.; one brother, Clyde J. Turner of Danville, 13 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. R.A. Daily officiating. Burial will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1000 Viewpoint Lane, P.O. Box 543, Forest, Va. 24551.
David Morris Pfeifer
David Morris Pfeifer, 58, of 202 Somerset Place, Rustburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Hyde Pfeifer for 35 years.
Mr. Pfeifer was born January 20, 1940 in Paragould, Ariz. to the late Leonard Pfeifer and the late Florence Higgins Pfeifer. Mr. Pfeifer was a Mason and a member of Rustburg Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher and active on several church committees. He retired from INS Border Patrol.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Tyree and her husband, Stuart of Rustburg; his son, Kevin D. Pfeifer of Easton, Md.; a brother, Lawrence E. Pfeifer of Lowell, Ariz.; a grandson, Casey Tyree and a granddaughter, Katie Tyree.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 in Rustburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Coles and the Rev. Roger Roller officiating. Interment will follow in the Rustburg Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rustburg Baptist Church or to the American Heart Association.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Paul Simon Jr.
Johnny Simon of Lynchburg has been notified of the death of his brother, Paul Simon Jr. of Hyattsville, Md. Funeral announcement will be give later. Courtesy Carl B. Hutcherson.
Paul Simon Jr.
A memorial service for Paul Simon Jr. will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 from the chapel of Marshall Funeral Home, 4308 Suitland Road, Suitland, Md. 20746.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Courtesy of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Kathryne L. Smith
Kathryne L. Smith, 92, a native of Lynchburg, died in Virginia Beach December 3, 1998. Mrs. Smith, formerly of Nalcrest, Fla., had lived in Virginia Beach for the past five years.
She is survived by her son, C. William Smith Jr. and his wife, Catherine of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Michael William Smith of Willis and Cynthia Smith Hart of Virginia Beach; and two great-grandsons, Raymond James and William Russell Hart.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998 at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Dorothy Aurelia Coles Smith
Mrs. Dorothy Aurelia Coles Smith departed this life at her residence, Dec. 1, 1998 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Kemper Myles Smith and four sons, Pierce, James Brandy Sr., Mitchell, Captain Smith.
She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Satchell Smith of Amherst and Kemper M. Smith Jr. of Washington, D.C.; one devoted grandson, Brandy Smith Jr.; two granddaughters, Marquita Smith of Amherst, Rai Smith of Washington, D.C.; one goddaughter, Denise Carter of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Deacon Massie Coles of Amherst; three devoted sisters-in-law, Margarett Coles of Amherst, Velma Turner and Shirley Napper of Washington, D.C.; a devoted friend, Helen Gibson; two devoted nieces, Juanita Turner and Joyce Irving of Amherst and one devoted nephew, Cramon Smith of Amherst.
Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service Inc., 162 Depot Street until 6:15 p.m. Friday afterwhich her remains will lie in state from 7-8 p.m. at New Jerusalem Baptist Church for the family and friends visitation.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Rev. J.L. Sandidge officiating and the Rev. Margaret Nelson assisting. Interment will be in the Sandidge-Smith Cemetery.
M.L. Winfree, directing.
Lt. Milton George Tsoleas Jr.
Lt. Milton George Tsoleas Jr., 44, of Midlothian, died Dec. 2, 1998.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milton George Tsoleas Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie; two children, Christina and Zachary and a stepdaughter, Brooke; his mother, Mary Lou Tsoleas and a brother, Ted Tsoleas.
Mr. Tsoleas was a Virginia State Trooper for 20 years and a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. Mr. Tsoleas received his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice in 1977 from East Tennessee State University. He was on his way to complete his masters program and was a Dean Scholar at Southern Police Institute for the 95 Administratives course.
His remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia State Police Association Scholarship Fund.
Ethel Farmer Wooldridge
Ethel Farmer Wooldridge, 85, formerly of Hurt, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, in Maplewood Home for the Elderly. She was the wife of the late William Robert Wooldridge.
Born May 19, 1913, in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Elsie West Farmer. She was a member of Hurt United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son: Billy Wooldridge and his wife, Maxine, of Hurt; one daughter, Betty W. Morris and her husband, Johnnie, of Jetersville; two sisters, Clara F. Shields and Ora F. Goad, both of Hurt; seven grandchildren, Tammy Wooldridge, Tim Wooldridge, Kent Emerson, Mark Emerson, John D. Morris, Kelly Morris and Kristy Bowman and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond O. Farmer and William Thomas Farmer.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in Hurt United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Schooler and the Rev. George Knight. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, and other times at the home of Billy and Maxine Wooldridge, 2284 Pocket Road, Hurt.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Life Saving Crew or the Amelia County Rescue Squad.
Margaret Ann Wirt Bragg
Margaret Ann Wirt Bragg, our loving and loved wife and mother, went gently into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was a very active member of Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church. She served in many capacities, with special attention to the “Stitch and Chatter” group. She fulfilled a long time dream by taking painting classes for the last few years.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Coach Gordon Bragg; three daughters and their husbands, Margaret and John Swisher, Kathy and Roger Graybill and Patty and Sam Branch; three grandchildren, J.R. Swisher and his wife, Karla, Jolee Swisher and Gordon Smith and one great-grandchild, Scott Swisher.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 at the Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Lannie Howe and the Rev. Millard Stimpson with burial following in Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church and other times at the residence.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations please be made to the Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Beverly Cardwell
Hubert Beverly Cardwell, 75, of Concord, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of the late Neal Dixon Cardwell and Sally Drinkard Cardwell.
Born Jan. 21, 1923 in Concord, Mr. Cardwell was a retired Tobacco Grader for the United States Government and a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII with several medals including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, a member of the American Legion and Indian Hill Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Thelma C. DeJarnette, Okla C. Caldwell and Ella C. Becque and one brother, George Cardwell.
He is survived by one brother, Palmer N. Cardwell and his wife, Rena of Forest and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Dr. James D. Newman.
The family is being served by Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Arnitha’ F. Cayton
Arnitha’ F. Cayton of Lynchburg, went home to be with the Lord as a result of a car accident on Dec. 1, 1998.
Born May 25, 1967 in Fort Myers, Fla. to Mrs. Minnie Butter. She was the wife of the late Rev. Timothy L. Cayton Sr. She was a faithful member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Timothy Jr.; one daughter, Adreono Faris; a sister, Amelia Forrest of Naples, Fla.; two brothers and a sister, William, Willie and Roxanne Butler of Immokalee, Fla.; a foster brother, Charles Gardener; two foster sisters and four foster brothers, Valerie, Cynthia, Hiram, Nicholas, Howard, Tony Allen of Immokalee; her foster parents, Rev. Howard and Ophella Allen of Immokalee, Fla. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Court Street Baptist Church by the Rev. Ronald Gills officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. until time of service.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 814 Greenfield Drive, Apt. #84.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Alise Dodson Clay
HURT — Alise Dodson Clay, 66, of 3325 Grit Road, Hurt, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Dec. 16, 1931 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Dodson and Nolie Hall Dodson. Mrs. Clay was married to the late Cabel Carter Clay and was predeceased by a son Carl “Tad” Clay. She was a member of Edge Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by one son, Carter Clay of Hurt; one daughter, Nancy Livesay of Fairfax; one brother, William Edward Dodson of Halifax; four sisters, Clara Clay of Hurt, Florris Reid of Lynchburg, Geraldine Daniels of Crewe and Jewel Saunders of Halifax and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 at Edge Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Charlie Harward. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 3325 Grit Road, Hurt.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Lelia Dickerson Fisher
Lelia Dickerson Fisher, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday Dec. 2, 1998. She was the widow of Thomas Henry Fisher. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Riverland Road Baptist Church and L.O.A. Diner Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Fisher of Roanoke, Yvonne Fisher of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Becky Fisher of Bedford County; grandchildren, Jason Fisher of Bedford County, Andrew Moran of San Francisco, Calif., Sarah Moran of New York City, N.Y., John (Jed) Moran of Chester, Md.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 from the Lotz Roanoke Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel.
Mary Cather Girling
Mary Cather Girling, 86, of Speed the Plough Orchard, Elon, died Nov. 28, 1998 at Drinkard Health Care Center.
She was born in Castlefin, Donegal, Ireland, March 18, 1912, a daughter of the late Archie Cathers and Rebecca Joe Cathers. She and her family immigrated to British Columbia, Canada, where she met her future husband, Philip Girling. They were married in 1938 in Buffalo, N.Y. while on their way to manage the fruit orchard in Elon owned by Mr. Girling’s uncle, Roland Lea. Mr. and Mrs. Girling inherited the orchard and operated it into the 1990’s. Philip Girling died in 1994, and a daughter, Diane Girling Mantell, died in 1986.
Mrs. Girling is survived by her son, Rowland Lea Girling; three grandchildren, Edward Girling and Diane Girling both of Lynchburg, Dr. Philip Girling and his wife, Dr. Mary Girling of Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Mannering of Vancouver, BC, Canada and Mrs. Arthur Reid of Nelson, BC, Canada.
Mrs. Girling was for many years a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Hillside Garden Club. Her hospitality to the weekly Sunday afternoon tennis group at Speed the Plough was legendary. She was a woman of rare courage and generosity. The lives of her many friends will be a little darker without the light of her ready smile.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Doug Wigner officiating.
The family will receive friends afterwards at Speed the Plough Orchard.
Memorials may be made to Monelison Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Madison Heights, Va. 24572.
William Alvin Massie
William Alvin Massie, 77, of Big Island, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Nelson County, Feb. 7, 1921, the son of the late Hunter Talmadge Massie and Bessie Ethel Campbell Massie. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, a choir member and Sunday School Director for over 20 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, H.T. Massie and a sister, Dorothy M. Peters.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Christine Manley Massie; a daughter, Nadine Massie of Goode; three brothers, Byron B. Massie and Radford M. Massie both of Big Island and George F. Massie of Amherst; a grandson, Corp. Jason Whisenhunt of Camp Lejeuene, N.C. and a granddaughter, Shelly Nicole Whisenhunt of San Diego, N.M. and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 at Hunting Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. James Newman and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Owen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Big Island Emergency Crew, Inc. or Big Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Ruby Hawkins Newman
Ruby Hawkins Newman, 100, of 117 Middleboro Place, Lynchburg, and a former longtime resident of Forest, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, in the Camelot Hall Nursing Home.
She was born February 6, 1898 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late William Emitt Hawkins and Betty Coffey Hawkins. Her husband was the late Guy Uther Newman. She was a member of the Terrace View Union Church and attended West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Jean M. Shuford of Lynchburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roland Hawkins and Catherine Newman of Lynchburg, Cody G. and Dorothy Newman of Forest; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 from the Terrace View Union Church by the Rev. Herb Maynard. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church and other times at the residence of the daughter, Jean M. Shuford, 117 Middleboro Place, Lynchburg.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Terrace View Union Church, c/o Lewis Nunn, 4860 Bellevue Road, Forest, Va. 24551.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Hugh Patterson Poole
Hugh Patterson Poole, 79, of 508 Old Trents Ferry Road, died Wednesday, December 2, 1998 in Danville Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Peggy Ryan Poole and the late Sara Lawson Poole.
Mr. Poole was born April 4, 1919 in Lynchburg to the late Thomas A. Poole and the late Ernestine Blanks Poole. He was the retired owner of Poole’s Machine and Metals Fabricating Corp.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Hugh David Pole of Lynchburg, Thomas Courtney Poole and his wife, Patricia Thornhill Poole of Richmond; a grandson, Bryan Courtney Poole of Richmond; three sisters, Helen P. Morgan, Julie P. Wade, Glenna P. Webber and several nieces and nephews, all of Lynchburg.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, 1998 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home, Rt. 2, Box 125, Brookneal, Va. 24528.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Louise Marie Allen
PAMPLIN — Louise Marie Allen, 73, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Maupin Allen.
Born in Appomattox County, June 28, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Rosser Sam Baldwin and Ida Cumby Baldwin. She was a member of Pamplin United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Ronald and Phyllis A. Thacker of Amherst; a son and his wife, George M. and Sandra Allen of Pamplin; three grandchildren, Crystal Vandegrift, Scott Thacker, Shawn Thacker; one great-grandson, Lane Thacker and a brother, Allen Baldwin of Pamplin.
Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Pamplin Cemetery by the Rev. Gary J. Shelton.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home.
Mary Patterson Bailess
HURT — Mary Patterson Bailess, 88, of Hurt, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born June 28, 1910 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late William Patterson and Rosa Simpson Patterson. She was predeceased by her husband, Eddie Lee Bailess. Mrs. Bailess was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Johnny Bailess and David Bailess both of Hurt; two daughters, Frances Shelton and Martha Roark both of Hurt; one stepdaughter, Gladys Forrester of Burlington, N.C.; one sister, Clara Neal of Danville; three grandchildren, Jamie, Jason and Karen and one stepgrandchild, Eddie.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Piney Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Carlton Smith and the Rev. Latta Terry. Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her son, Johnny Bailess, 268 Bailess Drive, Hurt.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ann Wirt Bragg
Margaret Ann Wirt Bragg, our loving and loved wife and mother, went gently into her Savior’s arms on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was a very active member of Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church. She served in many capacities, with special attention to the “Stitch and Chatter” group. She fulfilled a long time dream by taking painting classes for the last few years.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Coach Gordon Bragg; three daughters and their husbands, Margaret and John Swisher, Kathy and Roger Graybill and Patty and Sam Branch; three grandchildren, J.R. Swisher and his wife, Karla, Jolee Swisher and Gordon Smith and one great-grandchild, Scott Swisher.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1998 at the Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Lannie Howe and the Rev. Millard Stimpson with burial following in Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church and other times at the residence.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations please be made to the Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bea Vogt Brook
Bea Vogt Brook, 82, of Meadowbrook Apts., died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at her residence. Twice married, she was the widow of Ervin Edward Vogt and Robert V. Brook.
Born in Miller School, she was a daughter of the late Edward Cleveland Pritchett and Sarah Jane Wayland Pritchett.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Vogt Bagley of Richmond; a son, Rev. Ed Vogt of Hallsboro, N.C.; a brother, Dakota Pritchett of Lynchburg, five grandchildren, John Mitchell and Taylor Bagley, Jeremy and Ruthanna Vogt and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Hyland Heights Baptist Church by the Rev. Carl Weiser.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Hyland Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 4062, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Earnest Earl Carter Sr. “Deer Hunter”
Earnest Earl Carter Sr. “Deer Hunter”, 76, of Bedford, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Arnitha F. Cayton
Arnitha F. Cayton of 824 Greenfield Drive, Apt. 84, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 in Danville Regional Medical Center. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Wallace Edward Dawson
Wallace Edward Dawson, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. For 41 years, he was the husband of Lilly Frazier Dawson.
Born March 24, 1915 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Sydney C. and Nettie Hudson Dawson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Charles Courtney Dawson.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Dawson is survived by one brother, Frank C. Dawson of Baltimore, Md. and a few nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Cecil Hedgepeth.
In keeping with Mr. Dawson’s wishes, there will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the Dawson family.
James Kenneth Freeman
James Kenneth Freeman, 63, of Moneta, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.
Mary Cather Girling
Mary Cather Girling, 86, of Speed the Plough Orchard, Elon, died Nov. 28, 1998 at Drinkard Health Care Center.
She was born in Castlefin, Donegal, Ireland, March 18, 1912, a daughter of the late Archie Cathers and Rebecca Joe Cathers. She and her family immigrated to British Columbia, Canada, where she met her future husband, Philip Girling. They were married in 1938 in Buffalo, N.Y. while on their way to manage the fruit orchard in Elon owned by Mr. Girling’s uncle, Roland Lea. Mr. and Mrs. Girling inherited the orchard and operated it into the 1990’s. Philip Girling died in 1994, and a daughter, Diane Girling Mantell, died in 1986.
Mrs. Girling is survived by her son, Rowland Lea Girling; three grandchildren, Edward Girling and Diane Girling both of Lynchburg, Dr. Philip Girling and his wife, Dr. Mary Girling of Richmond; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Mannering of Vancouver, BC, Canada and Mrs. Arthur Reid of Nelson, BC, Canada.
Mrs. Girling was for many years a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Hillside Garden Club. Her hospitality to the weekly Sunday afternoon tennis group at Speed the Plough was legendary. She was a woman of rare courage and generosity. The lives of her many friends will be a little darker without the light of her ready smile.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Doug Wigner officiating.
The family will receive friends afterwards at Speed the Plough Orchard.
Memorials may be made to Monelison Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Madison Heights, Va. 24572.
Margaret Louise Holt
Margaret Louise Holt, 81, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Her husband was the late Henry G. Holt.
Born Sept. 14, 1917 in Nelson County, she was the daughter of the late George Andrew and Susan Massie Miller. She was a retired church secretary, a member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, past president of the American Business Women’s Association of Lynchburg and a past president of the Lynchburg Toastmasters.
Mrs. Holt is survived by three daughters, Bettie Wright Lyman of Madison Heights, Margaret Wright Boyd of Savannah, Ga., Henrietta Holt Timmons of Forest; one sister, Paige Miller McDorman of Fredericksburg; two brothers, Walter E. Miller of San Diego, Calif. and James R. Miller of Kennesaw, Ga., eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ida Mae Wright and one son, Larry G. Holt.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at her daughters residence, 109 Deertrack Drive, Forest.
Camden (Cammy) E. Jones
Camden (Cammy) E. Jones of 1015 Pierce Street, departed this life Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at his residence.
He was born in Amherst County, Feb. 3, 1948, the son of Mamie C. Jones and the late Vester Jones. He was the husband of Virginia Cash Jones. He was a member of Saint Mary’s Baptist Church in Lowesville. He was a former employee with Griffin Pipe for 25 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and four daughters, Michael A. Cash and Michelle A. Moore both of Madison Heights, Christine Cash, Sharon Cash Watkins and Terrence Hyson all of Lynchburg and Pam G. Hamlette of Concord; three brothers and four sisters, Elmer Jones, Ernest Jones and Shirley Staten of Amherst, Otis Jones and Hazel McCloud of N.J., Nora Hagar of Roseland, Peggy Jones of Lynchburg, seven grandchildren, three sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law and a host of family and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Saint Mary’s Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Sandidge officiating. Interment in the Jones family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Edward “Houston” Moore
Edward “Houston” Moore, 56, of Rt. 5, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Appomattox County, March 3, 1942, he was a son of the late Henry “Hal” Cornelius Moore and Carrie Emza Martin Moore. He was a machinist with ESP, a member of the Lynchburg Moose Lodge #715 and Trinity United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Moore of Gladstone; two stepdaughters, Batina Gunter of Concord and Veronica Gunter of Norfolk; a grandson, Logan Hise of Gladstone; two brothers and their wives, Fred and Nancy Moore, Henry C. (Shorty) and Marty Moore all of Appomattox; two sisters and their husbands, Mildred M. and Tom Schmutz of Concord, Nancy Moore and Bill Jones of Richmond; a devoted friend, Marion Garrett of Appomattox; a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Earl Moore.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Les Trail and the Rev. Jerry Childress with burial following in the Moore Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Cancer Society, c/o Mary Alma Hudson, Rt. 4, Box 627, Appomattox.
James Harrison “Georgie” Overstreet
James Harrison “Georgie” Overstreet, 80, of Bedford, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Ralph Rudolph Skinnell
Ralph Rudolph Skinnell, 70, of 730 Leesville Road, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond.
Born in Lynchburg, he was a son of Hessie Craig Skinnell of Lynchburg and the late Floyd Fulton Skinnell. Mr. Skinnell was an Army veteran of WWII, a former employee of H.K. Porter Co., a member of the American Legion Post #16 and a member of Southview United Methodist Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Carolyn S. Holofchak and husband, Dennis, Rebecca S. Harvey and husband, Marty all of Forest; a sister, Ruth S. Callahan of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Matthew C. Holofchak and Kendra L. Harvey.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Avis B. Bock. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spinal Cord Injury Research, c/o The Veterans Administration Hospital, 1201 Broad Rock Road, Richmond, Va. 23249.
Mrs. Dorothy Aurelia Coles Smith
Mrs. Dorothy Aurelia Coles Smith of 1910 Turkey Mountain Road, departed this life Dec. 1, 1998 at her residence. Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst. Complete notice will appear later.
Earl Jarvis Tweedy
Funeral services for Earl Jarvis Tweedy will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Moses Mickles officiating. Interment in the Jones family cemetery. The family will assemble at Mrs. Ernestine Tweedys residence in Rustburg.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Lula White Allen
AMHERST — Lula White Allen, 60, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at the Hospice Wing of the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. She was the wife of Thomas Edward Allen.
Born Aug. 12, 1938 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of Louise Weekly White of Amherst and the late James G. White. She was a member Ebenezer Baptist Church in Amherst.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Saeed (Telitha) Mahdavi of Lynchburg; four sisters, Rosella White, Ruth Mays, and Willie B. Hayes all of Amherst and Mary W. Cash of Madison Heights; one brother, Charles A. White of Amherst; a granddaughter, Shirin Mahdavi of Lynchburg.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Amherst Cemetery with the Rev. John Hendricks Jr. officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Ebenezer Baptist Church. There will be viewing or visitation at Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst.
Bea Vogt Brook
Bea Vogt Brook, 82, died Monday at her residence on Long Meadows Drive.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Cecil Ray Butler
Cecil Ray Butler of Scottsburg, died Sunday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Scottsburg.
Ernest Earl Carter
Ernest Earl Carter, 76, of Bedford, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.
Anna (Nan) Cole Davis
Anna (Nan) Cole Davis, 95, of Chatham, died Monday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Museville Christian Church Cemetery. Colbert-Moran, Gretna.
Paul Frederick Jenkins Sr.
Paul Frederick Jenkins Sr., 65, of 5953 Hines Circle, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Jean Svec Jenkins.
Born Sept. 2, 1933 in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of the late Fred William and Charlotte Heston Jenkins. He was a retired customer service manager with Alcatel Systems Inc. for 17 years and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Jenkins is survived by three sons, Paul F. Jenkins Jr. and Susan Glass of Lynchburg, R. Michael Jenkins and his wife, Heidi of Rock Hill, S.C., E. Glenn Jenkins and his wife, Susan of Forest; two daughters, Elizabeth M. Jenkins and her husband, William Gordon and Laura L. Jenkins all of Lynchburg and six grandchildren, Katie and Christopher Jenkins of Rock Hill, S.C., Donald Scott Gordon, Michael Scott Gordon and Mary E. Gordon all of Lynchburg and Grayson Jenkins of Forest.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Gary L. Vernon. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Camden E. Jones
Camden E. Jones of 1015 Pierce Street, died Monday at his residence. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Royall Beckham Keith
SOUTH BOSTON — Royall Beckham Keith died Monday. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Main Street United Methodist Church. Burial 3 p.m., Spring Hill Cemetery.
Delmar D. “Whitey” King Jr.
Delmar D. “Whitey” King Jr., 67, of Salem, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998. Mr. King was retired from General Electric in Salem after 36 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Smith King; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard A. and Susan King, Roanoke; mother, Beulah T. King, Salem; brothers, Bobby King, Ashville, N.C., Freddie King, Bristol, Jimmy King, Muncie, Ind.; sisters, Charlotte Karnes, Bedford, Lois Prilliman; granddaughters, Amber and Rachel King, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Tom Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg at 2 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
George Ernest Lowry
George Ernest Lowry died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at his residence in Bedford.
Born to the late James and Nancy E. Lowry, Dec. 11, 1954 in Bedford County.
He was preceded in death by one son, Kristopher George Willis of Roanoke.
He is survived by two sons, Korey Willis and George E. Lowry Jr. of Roanoke; one daughter, Shameka Nicole Lowry of Roanoke; five brothers, Jerald W. Lowry, Gary M. Lowry and Charles N. Lowry all of Bedford, James Lowry Jr. of Raleigh, N.C. and Harry V. Lowry of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Dorethia Hurt and Pearl LyVern Robertson both of Bedford; two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, four aunts, four uncles, one niece and a host of nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Western Light Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford County.
The family will receive friends at the home of George and LyVern Robertson, 1024 Stratford Dr., Bedford.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Linda L. McGrory
Linda L. McGrory, 49, died Friday morning, Nov. 27, 1998 at her residence in Shipman.
She was born in Norfolk, Feb. 13, 1949 and moved to Nelson County in June of 1984. Linda was very active in civic affairs and a familiar figure at the County Courthouse Meetings. She was the daughter of Edmund A. and Marie W. Caminati of Chesapeake.
Besides her parents, she is survived by and greatly missed by her husband, Joseph P. McGrory; her son, Michael S. Johnson; her sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Ted Dixon of Shipman and her niece, Virginia “Jenny” Platt of North Wales, Pa.; her four stepchildren, Susan S. Turbit and Shannon E. McGrory of Havertown, Pa., Kimberly Butler of Villanova, Pa. and Matthew S. McGrory of Wayne, Pa.. Linda will also be missed by her neighbors and her special friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998 at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Home in Lovingston. Friends will be received after the service.
Her family would like to thank the University of Virginia Cancer Institute and the Hospice of the Piedmont for the love and care they provided.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont or the Nelson County SPCA.
Lucy Martin Patteson
APPOMATTOX — Lucy M. Patteson, 64, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas Carroll Patteson.
Born in Appomattox County, March 13, 1934, she was a daughter of the late William Edell Martin and Irene Cyrus Martin. She was a member of Spout Spring Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie P. and William Coles of Lynchburg, Sherry P. and Terrell McCoy and Penny P. and Roger Dale Franklin all of Appomattox; two sisters, Peggy Wright of Madison Heights and Alice Johnson of N.C.; a brother, Richard H. Martin of Appomattox, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah B. Coles.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 at Robinson Funeral Home with burial following in the Patteson Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home of Penny and Roger Dale Franklin.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider a charity of your choice.
Ralph Rudolph Skinnell
Ralph Rudolph Skinnell, 70, of 730 Leesville Road, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond.
Born in Lynchburg, he was a son of Hessie Craig Skinnell of Lynchburg and the late Floyd Fulton Skinnell. Mr. Skinnell was an Army veteran of WWII, a former employee of H.K. Porter Co., a member of the American Legion Post #16 and a member of Southview United Methodist Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Carolyn S. Holofchak and Rebecca S. Harvey both of Forest; a sister, Ruth S. Callahan of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Matthew C. Holofchak and Kendra L. Harvey.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Avis B. Bock. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spinal Cord Injury Research, c/o The Veterans Administration Hospital, 1201 Broad Rock Road, Richmond, Va. 23249.
Kayla Janae Stewart
Funeral services for Infant Kayla Janae Stewart will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 from the White Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Johnson officiating. Interment in the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at the residence, Rt. 2, Lot 4, Evington at 1 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Phillips Respess Bryan
A memorial service for Dr. Phillips Respess Bryan will be held at 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra.
Diuguid Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Edward C. Burley
Funeral services for Edward C. Burley will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Smyrna Seventh Day Adventist Church, 911 Taylor Street. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at 1702 Filmore Street.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Barbara Jean Clark
Barbara Jean Clark, 54, of 1818 24th Street N.E., Washington, D.C., and formerly a native of Java, died Saturday night in the D.C. General Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, and will be announced when completed.
Frances Lucille Cobbs
Frances Lucille Rea Cobbs, 84, formerly of Nelson County, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 at Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria.
Born in Nelson County March 17, 1914, she was a daughter of the late John Andrew Rea and Elizabeth McClure Rea. Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Carl Morrison Cobbs, a son, Carl Berkley Cobbs of Alexandria; two brothers, John Rea of Earlysville, and Woodrow Rea and wife Barbara of Charlottesville; two sisters: Pearl Swisser of Crozet and Effie Wells of Charlottesville; one granddaughter, Kelly Kaylor of Georgia; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, in Amherst Cemetery by the Rev. A. Eugene Beverly. The family will receive friends at the home of Inez Cobbs Campbell and Avis Wyland in Piney River. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland.
Kathleen Hanks Creed
Kathleen Hanks Creed, 82, formerly of 803 Perrymont Avenue., died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Edward Howard Creed.
Born in Mt. Airy, NC, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Martha Adams Hanks.
Mrs. Creed was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church, where she attended the Eleanor Watson Sunday School class.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson: Robert James “Bob” Creed.
She is survived by a son: Jim Creed and his wife Billie, of Lynchburg; two daughters: Nancy Booth and her husband Richard, of Erwin, Tenn., and Dianne Burnett and her Husband Don, of Danville; three sisters: Frances Tilley and Irene Orrell, of Winston Salem, N.C. and Martha Ravenhorst, of Portland, Ore. five grandchildren: Gary W. Creed, Brian D. Booth, Bradley A. Burnett, Wendy C. Moss and Thomas A. Booth and four great-grandsons.
A graveside service will be conducted at noon Tuesday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. John A. Siegle.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the home of Jim and Billie Creed, 117 Dreaming Creek Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Hill United Methodist Church, 106 Oakridge Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Ollie Mae Mann Daniel
Ollie Mae Mann Daniel died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Daniel.
Mrs. Daniel was born in Rustburg, Aug. 31, 1909 the daughter of William Mann and Willie Waddell Mann. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She was a retired supervisor for Craddock-Terry Corp.
She is survived by a daughter, Arlene D. Bailey and her husband Calvin of Rustburg, one sister, Edna Mann Kerr of Victoria, and one brother C. Harmon Mann of Rustburg; three grandchildren, Bonnie Gunter and her husband Charlie of Concord, Brad Bailey and his wife Wanda of Lynchburg, and Stacey Kearney and her husband Kevin of Annandale, and six great-grandchildren, Jennifer Jennings, Chad Gunter, Ace Bailey, Wynn Bailey, Kelli Brown and Ben Brown. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Mann and Harry Mann, and one sister, Dorothy Owen.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Sam Caldwell officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of Calvin and Arlene Bailey.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Rustburg Rescue Squad, Rustburg, VA 24588.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Arthur Warren Kiser
Arthur Warren Kiser, 76, of 3131 Maryland Ave. died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Ruby M. Kiser.
Born in Wise County, Feb. 6, 1922, he was a son of the late Otis and Eva Kiser. Mr. Kiser retired from CVTC after over 20 years of service.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Patricia K. Harris and her husband Robert; four grandchildren, Jennifer Goff and her husband Robert, Brandi Robinson and her former husband Steve Johnson, and Jason and Travis Harris; and three great-grandchildren Darren, Trooper, and Jordan (Wally), all of Lynchburg; one sister June Vencil; a special uncle Noah Kiser and a special nephew, Randy Kiser and his family.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel with the Rev. Jim Gerhart officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
George E. Lowry
George E. Lowry, 43, of Bedford (formally of Roanoke) died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at his residence. Arrangements by the Bedford Funeral Home.
Kayla Janae Stewart
Kayla Janae Stewart claimed her place with the angels on Nov. 29, 1998. She was here on earth for eight months and seven days.
She leaves two loving parents, Arthur R. Stewart and Denice Ferguson Stewart of Evington; two devoted sisters, Britney and Nicole Stewart of the home, two wonderful brothers, Jason Ferguson of the home and Michael Carter of Lynchburg; her paternal grandmother, Shirley Watkins and step-grandfather, Abraham Watkins of Amherst, her paternal grandfather, Arthur H. Stewart of Arlington; her maternal grandfather, Boyd Ferguson, Sr. of Concord.
Kayla was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Freddie Dorothy Ferguson. She leaves five aunts and six uncles, a devoted great uncle and aunt, Richard and Phyllis Stewart of Charlottesville; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The family will receive friends at the residence on Route 2 Lot 4, Evington.
Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Earl Jarvis Tweedy, Jr.
Earl Jarvis Tweedy, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 at the age of 45.
Born in Campbell County he was the son of Ernestine Haskins Tweedy of Rustburg, and the late Earl Jarvis Tweedy, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria H. Tweedy and two sons, Earl Jarvis Tweedy, III and Jerry Ernest Tweedy, and one daughter, Eraina Tweedy, all of Lynchburg; three brothers, Michael Tweedy of Hepzibah, Ga.; Steven Tweedy and wife Cil, of Rustburg; Kenneth Tweedy and wife Ramona, of Richmond, and three sisters Janice Holland and husband Robert, of Rustburg; April Allbritton and husband Stanley, of Virginia Beach; and Robin Ferguson and husband Courtney of Waldorf, Md.; his grandmother, Hattie Haskins of Rustburg; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Garry Tweedy.
The family will receive friends at the home of Ernestine Tweedy, Rustburg.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Edward C. Burley
Edward C. Burley of 1012 16th Street, departed this life Friday night in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Edward and Phyllis Snead Burley.
He is survived by a brother, James Burley of Macon, Ga.; five sisters, Mattie Watson of Ashville, N.C., Mary Robinson, Phyllis Martin Vanesse Turpin all of Lynchburg and Evelyn Jackson of Newark, N.J. and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The family will receive friends at 1702 Filmore Street.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Cary Leonard Campbell
Cary L. Campbell, a long time patient at the Salem VA Medical Center, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 26, 1998. Born in Amherst County, on May 17, 1900, Rev. Campbell was a son of the late Raymond G. Campbell and Cora Gillispie Campbell. He was retired from Lynchburg Transit Company.
He was a Word War One Veteran, having served with the 116th. Inf-29th Div. in France. He was wounded twice while in combat. He was an Ordained Minister of the Gospel in The Free Will Baptist Church, also a longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Bedford. Rev. Campbell was a faithful laborer with the Salvation Army in Lynchburg for many years.
Rev. Campbell is survived by one son, Robert L. Campbell; three daughters, Cora Griffee of Rifle Colo., Rebecca Cole of Nebraska City, Neb., Ruby Lowe of Evansville, Ind. and a great number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Bill Steele. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Frances Ann Dance
Frances Ann Dance, 68, of 4930 Tyreeanna Road, died Nov. 27, 1998 at Avante` at Lynchburg.
She was the daughter of Frank Pendleton Dance and Theresa Loretta Harvey Dance.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Pendleton Dance Jr. who died in WWII.
She is survived by a brother, William Kirkwood Dance and his wife, Janet Duke Dance and their children and grandchildren.
Frances was retired from Crestar Bank.
She was a life time member and former treasurer of Tyreeanna United Methodist Church and a member of the Fairview Rebekah Lodge #52 where she was a past noble grand.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at Spring Hill Cemetery for family and friends with the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Morris Vaden Lewis
Morris Vaden Lewis, 64, of Rt. 1, Evington, died Friday, November 27, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor Bomar Lewis.
Born November 3, 1934, in Campbell County he was a son of the late Berkley Chambers and Nannie Worley Lewis. He was a retired employee of Ericsson, Inc. in Lynchburg.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Morris V. (Sammy) Lewis, Jr. and his wife Jean of Lancaster, Pa. and Christopher K. Roark of Lynchburg; one daughter, Sally L. Aughey and her husband Sam of Evington; three brothers, Meredith J. Lewis and his wife Dorothy of Altavista, Roger D. Lewis and his wife Sandi of Forest and Clyde B. Lewis and his wife Barbara of Colorado Spring, Colo.; one sister, Joyce L. Nelson and her husband Jim of Morgan City, La.; five grandchildren, B. Clay Lewis, Sonny Ashby, Curtis C. Keesee III, Samantha K. Jennings and her husband, Jeff and William K. Roark.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30, 1998 in Old St. Andrews Baptist Mission Church Cemetery on Rt. 711, Altavista by the Rev. Carl Burger.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, and other times at the residence.
Talma Bradley Martin
Talma Bradley Martin, 93, of Pembroke, died Saturday, November 28, 1998 in Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke today from 6 - 9 p.m.
Clyde Thomas McCormick
Clyde Thomas McCormick, 64, of Lynchburg died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998.
He was born June 10, 1934, in Lynchburg, the son of the late Dewey McCormick and Rose Clark McCormick.
Mr. McCormick was a retired carpenter and an Army veteran. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Roszell McCormick.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda Abbott of Bedford; two grandsons, David Richards and Tommy Coleman; one great grandson, Nicholas Richards; one brother, Roy McCormick of Lynchburg; one niece, Marie Manley and a dear friend, Laura Fitzgerald.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
William Francis Quinn
William Francis Quinn, 76, of Amherst, died Thursday at Guggenheimer Nursing Home following a long illness. He was the husband of Margaret Cyrus Quinn.
Born in Gladstone, Oct. 6, 1922, he was the son of John Leo Quinn and Nellie Tyler Quinn.
A retired employee of CSX Transportation, he was a member of Amherst Baptist Church and for more than 50 years, a member of John Ancell Masonic Lodge 255, AF & AM. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Macrina of Whitehall, Pa. and Jayne Freakley of Lynchburg; one son, W.F. Quinn Jr. of Amherst; a brother, John Leo Quinn Jr. of Appomattox; a sister, Mrs. Herman Stowe of Elon; three grandsons, Chris Farrar of Allentown, Pa. and Todd Farrar and Jonathan Farrar of Lynchburg and a great-grandson, Griffin Connor Farrar of Allentown.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Robert Edwards. Interment will be in Briarwood Memorial Gardens.
A Masonic Evening Service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home followed by the family receiving friends.
Marguerite Thompson Wallace
Marguerite T. Wallace, 84, passed away at Home Sweet Home in Madison Heights. She was the widow of William A. Wallace.
Born in Lynchburg, Jan. 27, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Jack Lee and Mary Poole Thompson.
She was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by four brothers; C.T. Thompson, Russell Alvin Thompson, Alfred P. Thompson, and Richard G. Thompson and one sister Elnora Thompson Tuck.
She is survived by three sons; William A. Wallace and his wife Edna, of Miami, Charles Erle Wallace of Orlando, and Dr. Donald M. Wallace and his wife Shelby of Lynchburg; three brothers and their wives, Erle and Dana Thompson, Lawrence and Doris Thompson, and Jimmy and Peggy Thompson, all of Lynchburg; three sisters Ancy Roark and her husband Ray of Lynchburg, Shirley Vassold and her husband Alton, of Danville, and Nancy Taylor, of Stafford; five grandchildren Kimberly Anne Wallace, Bryan Michael Wallace, both of Christiansburg, Frank Wallace, of Burk, Jessica Wallace of Los Angeles, and McGuire Wallace of Orlando.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Fort Hill United Methodist Church by Rev. John A. Siegle. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
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