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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Verna Laurellen Barnhart
Verna Laurellen Barnhart, 75, of Lynchburg and formerly of Bakersfield, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Logan Franklin Barnhart.
Born near Reydon, Okla., Sept. 14, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Walter Earl Butler and Lillie May Goodwin Butler. Mrs. Barnhart was active with Avon Cosmetic sales for over 30 years. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and was a member of the Liberty University Board of Regents.
Survivors include five children, whom she loved very much, three sons, Logan E. Barnhart of Franktown, Colo., Walter R. Barnhart of El Cajon, Calif., William F. Barnhart of Bakersfield, Calif.; two daughters, Verna Kathleen Applegate of Gilbert, S.C. and Rebecca Kay Juarez of San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Butler of Bodfish, Calif. and Cecil Butler of Jackson, S.C.; one sister, Erla May Adams of Lee’s Summit, MO., 14 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Falwell officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at a later date in Calif.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Logan and Verna Barnhart Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Liberty University Estate Planning Dept., Box 20,000, Lynchburg, Va. 24506.
Claude Godfrey Chambers
Claude Godfrey Chambers of Lynchburg, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at the VA Medical Center in Salem.
Born March 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Ancel Junious Chambers and Bessie Hopson Chambers.
Four brothers preceded him in death.
He is survived by one brother, Anderson (Pudding) Chambers; two aunts, Mrs. Irene Johnson and Mrs. Estelle Cabell; two godchildren, James King and Ruby King; a companion, Mrs. Elizabeth Farmer; two devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller all of Lynchburg and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at Community Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C.W. Dunning II officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will assemble and receive friends at the home of Mrs. Estelle Cabell. (Greenbriar Apts. #10).
Community Funeral Home directing.
Jessie Turner Coleman
Jessie Turner Coleman of Dover, Del., departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999. She was 51.
Jessie was born in Bedford, Aug. 27, 1947 to the late Theodore and Cora Turner. She was preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Turner. She was an employee of the Dover Air Force Base Commissary.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard Coleman of Dover, Del.; a son, Calvin Coleman and daughter-in-law, Tina Coleman of San Clemente, Calif.; daughter, Rhonda Coleman of Dover, Del.; three sisters, Rachel Bobien of Cherry Hill, N.J., Laura Alexander of Huddleston Mamie Lee of Huddleston; six brothers, Curtis Turner of Evington, Jack Turner of Leesburg, Fla., Onnie Turner of Evington, Robert Turner of Hampton, Rufus Turner of Hampton, George Turner of Huddleston; two grandchildren, Djavan Coleman of San Clemente, Calif. and Malik Coleman-Hayes of Dover, Del.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Lynch Station.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Delaware Hospice Central Division, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901.
Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover, Del.
Ethel Thacker Frymyer
Ethel Thacker Frymyer, 91, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Herman Frymyer.
Mrs. Frymyer was born July 3, 1907 in Staunton to James D. Thacker and Emma Loyall Thacker. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Arthur G. Frymyer and three grandchildren.
She was laid to rest at Spring Hill Cemetery on Jan. 15, 1999.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Samuel Moore
Thomas Samuel Moore, 67, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home.
Born Feb. 23, 1931 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Joseph Henry Moore Sr. and the late Maggie Cofflin Moore. Mr. Moore was retired from C.B. Fleet and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Moore was preceded in death by a sister, Edith M. Megginson.
He is survived by two brothers, Joseph H. Moore and his wife, Joyce and William K. Moore and his wife, Margaret all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Elva M. Faulconer also of Lynchburg and Nancy M. Carlson of Chalfont, Pa.
At Mr. Moore’s request, a private graveside service was conducted Friday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Herb Maynard.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel served the family.
Mrs. Launa A. Murray
Graveside services for Mrs. Launa A. Murray will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at the Forest Hill Burial Park with the Rev. Carl B. Hutcherson Jr. officiating.
The family and friends may assemble at the grave site at 1:45 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Billy Burks Nichols
Billy Burks Nichols, 61, of Huddleston, passed away Friday. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
Arlie Martin Pettypool
Arlie Martin Pettypool, 89, of 501 VES Road, died Jan. 14, 1999 at Drinkard Health Care Center. She was the wife of C.L. Pettypool.
Born in Wakita, Okla. in 1909, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Bessie Martin. Mrs. Pettypool was a retired teacher, a member of the Oklahoma Education Association, the National Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Community Church in Bella Vista, Ark.
Mrs. Pettypool was preceded in death by her son, Jay Martin Poole.
She is survived by one daughter, Jan and David Johnson of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Kerke and Lynne Johnson of Norfolk, Elizabeth and Ivan Boatner of Norris, Tenn. and two great-grandchildren, Hayley and Peyton Johnson of Norfolk.
A memorial service will be held, the date, place and time is to be announced soon.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
Ruby Kyle Sherrod
Ruby Kyle Sherrod, 92, of Ashland, died Jan. 14, 1999. She was the widow of Roland H. Sherrod.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Farnsworth and Martha Porter both of Mechanicsville; her son, Roland Sherrod of Montpelier; her sister, Mary Shanholtz of Richmond; her brothers, Henry Kyle of Timonium, Md. and Watts Kyle of Ashland 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Kenwood United Methodist Church, 11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, Va. 23005 or East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
Wayne Talbert
Wayne Talbert, 55, of Altavista, passed away Friday. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
Lorenza Tanner
Lorenza Tanner of Bedford, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in Carilion Community Hospital of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at the Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford County (Peaksville Community). Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight, Jan. 16, 1999 at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
John Dale Tyner
John Dale Tyner, 52, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, July 10, 1946, he was the son of Virginia Langford Tyner and the late Jack Tyner.
He is survived by two sisters, Sarah Lynn of Gaithersburg, Md. and Barbara Tyner of Washington, D.C.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at St. John’s Episcopal Church by the Rev. Frank G. Dunn, rector and the Rev. Candace Shultis of Washington, D.C.
The family will receive friends at 1920 Burnt Bridge Road, Apt. 424, home of Mrs. Tyner.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Day School, 200 Boston Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Freida Davis Tyree
Freida Davis Tyree, 51, of 173 Dixie Airport Road, died Friday at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
Oakley Pritchett White
Oakley Pritchett White, 91, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in a Richmond hospital.
She was born April 14, 1907 in Radford, daughter of the late John Thomas and Jesse Bouldin Pritchett. She was a retired school teacher with the Buena Vista City Schools. She was a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Mayo White.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Judith W. and Holt Livesay of Richmond, John T. and Bettye White of Arrington and Robert C. and Judy White of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Michelle D’Antoni, Holt Livesay Jr., Melissa Allen, John White Jr., Caroline Oley, Whitney White, Virginia Livesay and Andrew White.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at the Buena Vista Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay G. Smith and the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the Lomax Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Buena Vista Baptist Church.
Jack White
Jack White, 83, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 1999. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Marshall Raye Witt
A funeral service for Marshall Raye Witt will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Pate Chapel, Thomas Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Curneal M. Yuille
Funeral services for Curneal M. Yuille will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 from the St. Luke Baptist Church, Brookneal with the Rev. David Crider officiating and the Rev. L.L. Yuille, eulogist with interment in the church cemetery.
His remains will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence of his son, Harry Yuille, 5257 Nowlin Mill Road, Gladys at 1:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Mary Louise Alvis
Mary Louise Alvis, 86, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home.
Born in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late George William and Rowena Sweeney Alvis. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and a retired employee of the U.S. government.
She is survived by two brothers, A. Thomas Alvis and his wife, Dorothy, Hawkins Alvis of Richmond, Frederick A. Alvis and his wife, Sonia (Barbara) Alvis of Lynchburg; a sister, Chessera Alvis Burks of Lynchburg and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and other times at the residence of a brother, 4709 Heritage Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Guggenheimer Nursing Home.
Hazel Dooley Amos
Hazel Dooley Amos, 80, of Thaxton, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bedford County, Sept. 6, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry Lee Dooley and Perry Lee Overstreet Dooley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Spencer Amos; three sisters, Gladys Amos, Mary Phillips and Elsie Dooley and a grandson, Michael Lee Gray. She was a member of Cool Spring Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph R. Amos and his wife, Ellaree of Madison Heights and David W. Amos and his wife, Barbara of Thaxton; four daughters, Inis A. “Sally” Gray and her husband, Donald, Margie A. Wheeler and her husband, James, Betty A. Karnes and her husband, Robert all of Bedford and Paula A. Karnes and her husband, Ray of Thaxton; two brothers, Luther Dooley of Bridgeton, N.J. and Roy Dooley of Bedford; a sister, Ruth D. Ruff of Vinton, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Geoff Hubbard and the Rev. Jerry Parr officiating. Burial will follow in the Parker family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, Jan. 15, 1999 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and other times at the home of Sally Gray, 1001 Ashland Avenue, Bedford.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza Office Bldg., B-#2, 2550 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Earl Calloway
Funeral services for Earl Calloway will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Washington Street Baptist Church with the Rev. C.E. Rhodes, eulogist. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park. Mr. Calloway’s remains may be viewed in the church from 10 a.m. until funeral time.
The family and friends will assemble at the church at 10:45 a.m.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Claude G. Chambers
Claude G. Chambers departed this life Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
John Wesley Hall
John Wesley Hall, 94, of South Boston, died Wednesday. Graveside services 4 p.m. today at Union United Methodist Church.
Vernell Sprouse Humphries
Vernell Sprouse Humphries, 67, of 1765 Cedar Gate Road, Madison Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of Archie E. Humphries.
Born in Piney River, April 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard Buck Sprouse and Dora Stinnette Sprouse. Vernell was a faithful and dedicated Supervisor of Old Dominion Box Company for 46 years. She was a member of Elon Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and served as Secretary for 19 years.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Elwood Sprouse, Robert Sprouse and Howard Sprouse and two sisters, Dorothy Carr and Christine Settle.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Leroy Humphries and his wife, Teresa of Madison Heights; four daughters, Brenda Staton and her husband, Clayton, Cynthia Stinson and her husband, Steve, Darlene Humphries all of Madison Heights and Chancer Jamison and her husband, Barry of Lynchburg; one brother, Morris Junior Sprouse of Amherst; one sister, Esther Burnley of Baltimore, Md. and six grandchildren, Tammy Stinson, Dustin Stinson, Stephanie Humphries, Amy Humphries, Olivia Adkins and Paul Adkins.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elon Baptist Church by Dr. Charles Jolley and the Rev. Eugene Campbell. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Elon Baptist Church and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the Elon Baptist Church Building Fund.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving Mrs. Humphries family.
Leon Gordon (Sonny Boy) Hunter
Leon Gordon (Sonny Boy) Hunter departed this life Jan. 10, 1999 in Richmond. He was the son of Charles Hunter of N.Y.
In addition to his father, he leaves to mourn three daughters, two sons and three sisters, Ms. Gaynelle H. Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Carrie H. Brown of Jamaica, N.Y. and Mrs. Delores H. Thompson of Fla.; a devoted friend, Ms. Ida Slaughter.
A funeral service will be conducted in Richmond.
Ada Holmes Jordan
BROOKNEAL — Ada Holmes Jordan, 96, of Route 2, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, 1999 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Lynchburg.
She was born in Halifax County, Nov. 27, 1902, daughter of the late John Moses Jordan and Eugenia Waller Jordan. She was a member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church.
She is survived by one sister, Onnie J. Martin of Lynchburg and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Hubert Jordan, Robert Jordan, Jesse Jordan and Johnnie Jordan; three sisters, Janie Jordan, Bernice Clay and Hessie Wheeler.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. James Crocker with burial to follow at Clover Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence of Mrs. Edith Jordan, Swinging Bridge Road other times.
Catherine Louise Payne
Mrs. Catherine Louise Payne departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at the Carilion Bedford Memorial Nursing Home.
She was born to the late Fletcher and Catherine Johnson on April 14, 1926. She joined the Oakmulgee Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until late in her illness. She was a member of Senior Choir and Ladies Aide. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Katie E. Payne; one son, Calvin N. Payne; one grandson, Gerriod Ferguson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Arthur Lee Payne; seven daughters, Jean (Gerald) Ferguson, Mary L. Payne, Nancy (Leroy) Carson, Vickie (Billy) Gilmore, Rachel Payne, Alice Payne and Constance Payne; five sons, Bobby (Cristy) Payne, Larry D. Payne, Charles M. Payne, Joey (Carol) Payne and James (Emily) Payne; five sisters, Irene Saunders, Josephine Jones, Betty Parker, Julia Kasey, Mary Jennings; three brothers, Fletcher Johnson, Jennings Johnson and Rudolph Johnson, 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and two dedicated sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Payne and Rev. Mary Hallman; a very good friend, John Race.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at the Oakmulgee Baptist Church, Bedford. Interment will follow in the Payne’s family cemetery, Bedford.
Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight, Jan. 15, 1999 at Bedford Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Myrtle Hite Quick
Myrtle Hite Quick, 88, of Lynchburg, formerly of Amherst, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at Grace Lodge. She was the wife of the late Sidney Quick.
Born in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late McDonald and Maybell Campbell Hite. Mrs. Quick was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Amherst.
She is survived by one daughter, Annie Bell Horsmon of Amherst; two brothers, Robert Hite of Tyro and Bernard Hite of Lynhurst; two sisters, Irene Palmer of Stuarts Draft and Bethel Mays of Amherst; five grandchildren, James Horsmon, Steve Horsmon, Ronnie Horsmon, Marlyn Jones and Delores Sprouse.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Dave Peters.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Lorenza Tanner
Lorenza Tanner of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in the Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, Roanoke. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Alice Spencer Wilbourne
Mrs. Alice Spencer Wilbourne, 95, of South Boston, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Cherry Hill United Methodist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Marshall Raye Witt
Marshall Raye Witt, 46, of Forest, was called to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Bruffy Witt for 25 years.
Mr. Witt was born Feb. 17, 1952 in Bedford to the late Macon Witt and the late Florence Goodman Witt. He was an active member of Clearview Baptist Church and was employed by L.G. Flint Inc. Marshall never met a stranger and was loved by all.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Steven Witt and his fiancé, Amy Tribbett and J.T. Witt of Forest; his sister, Cynthia Witt of Bedford; his mother-in-law, Nellie Bruffy of Rustburg; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Faye Brooks, Carlton and Evelyn Bruffy, Melvin and Angelia Bruffy; a god daughter, Hollie Bruffy and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 in the Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Dr. Wayne Green and the Rev. Carlton Duck officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of Nellie Bruffy, Greenhouse Road, Rustburg.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Curneal M. Yuille
Curneal M. Yuille, a long time resident of Gladys, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999.
Curneal was born to Thomas and Polly Yuille in Campbell County on April 29, 1911. He received his public education in the Campbell County Public School System. Curneal professed faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of the St. Luke Baptist Church, Brookneal. For many years he was a carpenter for construction until his retirement.
Curneal M. Yuille leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Annie P. Yuille of Gladys; five daughters, Ollie Mae Smith of Gladys, Josie Whitson of Newark, N.J., Phyllis Hubbard and husband, Robert of Long Island, Shirley Yuille of East Orange, N.J. and Frances Dyke of Orlando, Fla.; three sons, Clayton Yuille and wife, Mary of Lynchburg, Rev. L.L. Yuille and wife, Maxine of Rustburg and Henry Yuille and wife, Brenda of Gladys. Also to cherish his memories are 33 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Curneal was preceded in death by one son, Maynard Yuille.
Friends of the family may contact any family member that they are acquainted with.
His remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Agnes Dunnaville Adams
Mrs. Agnes Dunnaville Adams, 75, of Red House, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in Appomattox. Funeral announcement will be give later by Jeffress Funeral Home, Charlotte Court House.
Hazel Genette Amos
Hazel Genette Amos, 80, of Thaxton, died Jan. 13, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funereal Home.
Ethel Wells Bain
Ethel Wells Bain, 86, died Jan. 13, 1999 in Farmville. She was the widow of Boyd C. Bain. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia B. Pearson of Lynchburg and Mrs. Margaret B. Reamey of Richmond, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation 2-4 p.m. Friday, Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Johns Memorial Church. Interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to the Tree of Lights c/o Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, 23901 or charity of your choice.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville in charge of arrangements.
Boyd Infant
A memorial service for the infant daughter of Melody and John Boyd will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with Pastor Paul Wheeler officiating.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
David Wilson Brent
David Wilson Brent, 62, of Lowesville, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Fauquier County, Sept. 13, 1936, he was the son of the late David Thornhill Brent and Evelyn Duncan Brent. David was a member of Piney River Baptist Church, retired mechanic of Archer Creek Interment Foundry and served for over 30 years as a member of the Piney River Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lucy Mae Massie Brent; a daughter, Evelyn B. Cash and husband, Michael E. of Amherst; three grandchildren, Dana Marie Jennings, Jacob Cash and Stephanie Cash; a devoted cousin, Bernard J. Carter and his wife, Barbara of Piney River and many loving relatives, friends and co-workers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. Carroll B. Welch and the Rev. John W. Robertson with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rt. 1, Box 177A, Arrington, Va. 22922.
Leffie Ray Brumfield
Leffie Ray Brumfield, 77, of Burkeville, died Wednesday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna.
Richard Paul Caffarelli
Richard Paul Caffarelli, 67, of Hernando, Fla., died Jan. 13, 1999 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, Fla.
Mr. Caffarelli was a native of Worcester, Mass. and moved to Hernando, Fla. from Lynchburg 10 years ago. He was a salesman for Industrial Supplies, of the Protestant faith, veteran serving in the U.S. Army, Mason’s of Inverness Moose Lodge of Lecanto, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Caffarelli of Hernando, Fla.; four daughters, Donna Gentile of Greensboro, N.C., Susan Brownell of Millbury, Mass., Laurie Carroll of Chesterfield, Sheree Wooldridge of Lynchburg; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, Fla., 352-746-4551.
Mrs. Altha Audrey Callaham
Mrs. Altha Audrey Callaham, 77, of 409 Taylor Street, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Charlottesville. Born in Amherst County, Nov. 21, 1921 to the late Harriet Beverly. She was the wife of the late George Callaham.
She is survived by a son, Edward Lee Beverly; a sister, Dorothy E. Beverly; two nieces, Louise Morrison and Eva Smith all of Lynchburg; a devoted friend, Ms. Christine Steward and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Johnson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. The family will assemble at Community Funeral Home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Earl Calloway
Earl Calloway of 1281 Saber Court, Forest, departed this life Wednesday morning at his residence.
Born in Bedford County, he was the son of the late John and Overter Brown. He was the husband of Hattie Calloway.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Dianne Slade and her husband, David of Goode, Virgie Hilber of Evington, Vannessa Callaham of Lynchburg; five sons, Earl and his wife, Regina, Howard, Clarenc, Cornell and Micheal Calloway all of Forest; six brothers, John Lewis, Leroy, Oliver, James and Robert all of N.J. and Clarence of Goode; seven sisters, Jean Strand of N.J., Emma Padgett of Baltimore, Mary Harris of Lynchburg, Shirley Martin, Overter English, Patricia Greene and Dorothy Ware all of Bedford County; two aunts, Ella Irvine of East Orange, N.J. and Sallie Callaham of Forest, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be announced later.
The family will receive at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Douglas Rea Clark
Douglas Rea Clark, 53, of South Boston, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Centerville Baptist Church. Burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
John Jay “Johnny” Cunningham
John Jay “Johnny” Cunningham, 69, of 481 Hico Drive, Madison Heights, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of Ethel Drinkard Cunningham.
Born in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Ross Allen and Dorothy Young Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of White United Methodist Church, The Izaak Walton League and Park, where he was a past president and served on the Board of Directors and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Cerise Wills and two brothers, Haywood and Milton Cunningham all of Gladstone.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Briarwood Memorial Gardens by the Rev. David Peters.
The family will be at the residence.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Leatha L. Keene
Mrs. Julia L. Fields was notified of the death of her sister, Mrs. Leatha L. Keene who departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in Ahoskie, N.C. Courtesy of Community Funeral Home.
Martha S. Hajacos
Martha S. Hajacos of Chesterfield, died Jan. 13, 1999, widow of Angelo N. Hajacos.
She is survived by her daughter, Evangeline A. Gibson; sons, Nick, James and Peter Hajacos, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Her remains rest at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rt. 10), where family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Southside Baptist Church, 6000 Iron Bridge Road (Rt. 10). Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 2154 Coxendale Road, Chester, Va. 23831.
Alice Josephine Hamlett
Alice Josephine Hamlett, 59, of Appomattox, departed this life Jan. 12, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of Sandy Hamlett Sr. Born Aug. 10, 1939.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Lucy Johns; three sons, Sandy Hamlett Jr., Terry Ivan Hamlett and Larry Wayne Hamlett all of Appomattox; four sisters and three brothers of Appomattox.
Viewing will begin Friday at 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Family hour will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Bruce & Stiff Funeral Home, Appomattox. She will be funeralized at 2 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church. Interment in the church cemetery.
Bruce & Stiff Funeral Home, Appomattox in charge of arrangements.
Adam Crisman (Cris) Hardy Jr.
Adam Crisman (Cris) Hardy Jr., 64, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at his home.
Born in Bedford County, he was the son of the late Adam C. Hardy Sr. and Willie Bowyer Hardy. He was a lifetime farmer and livestock dealer. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the Peaksville Odd Fellows Lodge #406 for 46 years and a member of the Lynchburg B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #321.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Thomas Hardy; he is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Mick Overstreet, Bedford; a son, Preston Hardy, Thaxton; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Todd Witt, Bedford; a son and daughter-in-law, C.D. and Teresa Hardy, Bedford; a son and daughter-in-law, Adam (Tater) and Sylvia Hardy, Radford; he is also survived by four grandchildren, Meredith, Steven and Holly Witt and Christopher Hardy; he is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lois and Lynwood DeWitt and a nephew and his wife, Gerald and Tammy DeWitt. He also leaves a very special pet, Molly.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 from the Hardy family cemetery, Forbes Mill Road, Bedford by the Rev. Earl Ragland and the Rev. Roger Dixon.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider contributions to the Salem United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1104 Galax Street, Bedford, Va. 24523.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
James Paul Milton
James Paul Milton, 55, of 295 Shady Oak Drive, Madison Heights, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 in Monroe.
Born Dec. 5, 1943 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Elbert Samuel A. and Ada Bullock Milton. Mr. Milton retired from the City of Albuquerque, N.M., where he spent most of his life. He was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and a decorated U.S. Army Captain during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Milton is survived by two sisters, Jean M. Stratton and her husband, Jack of Appomattox and Joy M. Bondurant and her husband, Carter of Concord; two brothers, Harrison Milton and his wife, Marie of Madison Heights and E. Lee Milton of Norfolk; one aunt, Virginia Thornhill of Lynchburg and five nephews, David M. Stratton, M. Dennis Stratton, Mark S. Milton, Donald T. Milton and Timothy H. Milton.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. David M. Stratton.
The family is receiving friends at the home of his brother, Harrison, 314 Oak Grove Drive, Madison Heights.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Amherst County Humane Society.
Launa Anderson Murray
Mrs. Launa A. Murray, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Jan. 9, 1999 in Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. after a long illness. Her husband was the late Jacob Murray.
Born in Bedford County, July 17, 1904, she was the daughter of the late Burl Anderson and Lucy Roach Anderson. Launa joined and was baptized at Holcomb Rock Baptist Church and stayed a faithful member until she moved to N.Y., where she joined Trinity Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her health failed. She was a member of many church organizations. Mrs. Murray graduated from Virginia Seminary and College in 1928.
She leaves to mourn her loss, one loving and devoted sister, Mrs. Lucy V. Sadler of Coleman Falls; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ida Anderson and Mrs. Josephine Anderson both of Lynchburg; a devoted niece, Mrs. Oneida Jones of N.Y. and a devoted nephew, Frederick W. Hayes of Lynchburg, many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral announcement will appear later.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Myrtle Craft Smith
Myrtle Craft Smith, 94, formerly of Dahlonega, Ga., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at the Williams Home. She was the wife of the late Vernon H. Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Elrod of Lynchburg; her son, Bob Smith of Ga. and her granddaughter, Karen Elrod Staines of N.H.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements, 237-9424.
Edith Marie Perdue Wilson
Edith Marie Perdue Wilson, 69, formerly of Leesville Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Albert Basil Wilson.
Born in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Perdue and Mabel Perdue Ford. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Frady.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her children, David L. Wilson and wife, Connie of Evington, Linda M. Topper and husband, Dave of Willow Street, Pa., Anita B. Reynolds of Evington, Janice L. Wright and late husband, William L. of Amherst, Verne K. “Pete” Wilson and wife, Valinda of Amherst; a brother, L.E. Perdue of Lynchburg; two sisters, Elaine Coffey and Elizabeth Robertson both of Calif., nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Burial will be 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 home of her daughter, Anita Reynolds, Leesville Road, Evington.
Carey Vernon Clowdis
BROOKNEAL — Carey Vernon Clowdis, 74, of Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Blackstone, formerly of Brookneal, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 12, 1999 at Southside Community Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy McDaniel Clowdis.
He was born in Campbell County, Oct. 12, 1924, son of the late Vernon Clowdis and Blanche Henderson Clowdis Boisseau. He was a member of Brookneal Baptist Church, a retired businessman and a past Master of Staunton River Masonic Lodge #155.
He is survived by one son, Vernon Clowdis of Brookneal; two daughters, Norma Beadles of Brookneal, Draye Clowdis of Brookneal; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Sue and Ronnie Roark of Blackstone; one stepson, James Daniel of Herndon; two stepdaughters, Faye Davis of Altavista, Kathy Wingfield of Mechanicsville, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Elton McDowell with burial to follow at Wickliffe Cemetery, Brookneal. Masonic Rites at the grave.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Brookneal Rescue Squad.
Buddy C. Fulcher
Funeral services for Buddy C. Fulcher will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Lowesville by the Rev. J.D. Surbaugh, the Rev. Earl Clarkson and the Rev. A. Eugene Beverly with burial in the Canody/Fulcher Cemetery.
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland.
Ruth Graham Guthrie
Ruth Graham Guthrie, 95, of West Point, died January 10, 1999. Mrs. Guthrie is survived by her sister, Margaret Crute; a granddaughter, Dr. Valerie Hope Guthrie and Valerie’s mother, Carolyn Carneal.
A graveside service will be held at noon Friday at Spring Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 605 Clay Street, Lynchburg.
John Charles Horn Sr.
John Charles Horn Sr., of Route 3, Rustburg, died Monday, January 11, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Irene Candler Horn.
Born September 2, 1913 in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late John Vincent Horn and Rosylie Bennie Horn.
Mr. Horn was a farmer, a retired employee of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and a member of Providence United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John Charles Horn Jr. and Claudine Moore Horn of Rustburg; two granddaughters, Lori Ann Webb and husband, Mike of Concord and Lisa Banton of Lynchburg; one grandson, Chris Horn and wife, Melinda of Evington; a special stepgrandson, Leon Moore and wife, Marie of Concord; two great-grandchildren, Amy Banton and Ryan Horn; and two special step-great-grandchildren, Mundy and Mandy Moore of Concord.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by the Rev. H.K. Dodson. Burial will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the residence.
Theresa Marie Miller
Theresa Marie Miller, 27, of 564 Lake Nelson Lane in Arington, died Sunday evening at her residence.
Born in Woodbury, N.J., Sept. 10, 1971, she was a daughter of Raymond M. Gradishar and Veronica O. Gradishar of Washington, W.Va. Theresa was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lovingston and secretary of the Nelson Pantry. She was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a BA degree in English and was a graduate student at George Mason University in Fairfax. Theresa was an editor, having edited both her college newspaper and year book.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Gregory L. Miller and their infant son, Zachary L. Miller both of the residence; a sister, Veronica E. Angle of Chesapeake; four brothers, Raymond M. Gradishar Jr. of Laurel, Md., Robert F. Gradishar of Columbia, Md., Andrew J. Gradishar of Sykesville, Md., Thomas L. Gradishar of Blacksburg; her maternal grandmother, Veronica Ogrodnick of Audenried, Pa.; her father-in-law, Steven L. Miller of Scott Depot, W.Va. and her mother-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” Miller of South Charleston, W.Va.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 with Father Carl J. Naro officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Memorial Park in Colleen.
Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with a Christian Wake service being held at 7 p.m.
The family suggest that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider either St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lovingston, Va. 22949 or the Roseland Rescue Squad, Roseland, Va. 22967.
Greg and Zachary and the entire family wishes to express how much they appreciate all the love, support and prayers offered to them during this most difficult time.
Russell Thomas Nuckols
Russell Thomas Nuckols, 83, of Daniels, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 in a Beckley hospital, following a long illness.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at the Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Beckley, with the Rev. Dr. Ted Edwards officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions of sympathy may be made to the Saint Luke Lutheran Church, 700 Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley, W. Va., 25801.
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.
Infant Damian Isahia Hudson-Sandidge
Infant Damian Isahia Hudson-Sandidge of 1416 Tunbridge Drive, departed this life Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born Jan. 8, 1999, the son of Alicia Hudson and Dwight Sandidge.
In addition to his parents, his grandparents, George and Martha Hudson and Robert and Mary Sandidge; one uncle, one aunt, and other relatives and friends survive him.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lewis Jones, eulogist.
The family and friends will assemble at the church.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Helen (Donnelly) Bingham
Helen (Donnelly) Bingham, 88, of Village Gate, Farmington, Conn., widow of Seymour P. Bingham, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, Conn.
Born in Bronx, N.Y., she had lived many years in Amherst and Winchester, Mass. moving to Farmington, Conn. 1½ years ago. Mrs. Bingham was a member of the Susana Wesley Circle of the Emanuel Methodist Church in Amherst and the American Women’s Club of London, England.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Richard D. Bingham of Cleveland, Ohio and Washington, D.C. and his wife, Dr. Claire Felbinger of Washington, D.C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley B. and Ramon Ferro of Glastronbury, Conn.; a sister, Dorothy D. Cobb of Fla.; her grandchildren, Connie Castaldo, Paul Bingham and his wife, Lisa, Richard Tosh, Beth Tosh, Gretchen Tosh, David Ferro, Mark Ferro and Jodi Ferro and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Donnelly.
Funeral services with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland, will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Amherst Rescue Squad, Rt. 60, Amherst, Va. 24521 or to the University of Conn. Paramedics, University Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, Conn. 06030.
Miss Mildred B. Calloway
Miss Mildred B. Calloway of 606 Edgar Street, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home.
She was born in Amherst County, Oct. 14, 1908, the daughter of the late Annie Blair. She was the wife of the late Jasper Calloway. She was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by a devoted niece, Mrs. Helen Franklin; a goddaughter, Mrs. Kathy Richardson; a caregiver, Mrs. Sharon Kahiigwa all of Lynchburg, five nieces, two nephews, three devoted friends, Miss Grisbley, Christine and Mike Hammock.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Haywood Robinson officiating. Interment in the New Vine Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Irvene Query Daniel
Irvene Query Daniel, longtime Coronary and Critical Care Nurse at Lynchburg General Hospital, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at her residence in Virginia Beach.
She is survived by two daughters, Nora Query Perez and Romi Louise Query; two sons, James B. Query Jr. and Donald Francis Query and five grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 6, 1999 in Portsmouth, Va.
Donations may be made to National Cancer Institute/Colon Cancer, Building 31, Room 11A16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Md. 20892.
Foster Edward Dixon
Foster Edward Dixon, 88, of 3823 Manton Lane, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mr. Dixon was born in Altoona, Pa., Aug. 12, 1910. He was the son of the late James Frank Dixon and Eva Etter Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Wiley Dixon; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy W. Dixon and Donald Stephen Brown; two granddaughters, Katherine Louise Brown and Elizabeth Dixon Brown of Atlanta, Ga.
He was a retired field engineer from the C&P Telephone Company, a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and a past president of the Lynchburg Chapter of Telephone Pioneers.
Mr. Dixon was a charter member of Peakland Baptist Church, a member of the Virginia Baptist Auxiliary, a member of Boonsboro Country Club and a member of the Lynchburg Sports Club.
He was a past Chancellor Commander of Osceloa Knights of Pythians Lodge #49, Roanoke, a member of Lynchburg Shrine Club, Scottish Rite, Lynchburg Roman Eagle Lodge #122, Danville, and Kazim Temple, Roanoke.
He served on the board of Directors of the American Red Cross. He was a member of the Home Builders Association of Central Virginia. He was a past president of the Lynchburg Society of Engineering and Science.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. today at Peakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Nathan Brooks officiating. Entombment will follow at 2 p.m., Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peakland Baptist Church, 4018 Peakland Place, Lynchburg, Va. 24503 or a charity of choice.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Buddy C. Fulcher
Buddy Coleman Fulcher, 60, of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Amherst County, Jan. 18, 1938, he was a son of the late Noel (Buck) and Dorothy Cash Fulcher Peery. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired machinist from Limitorque Corp.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rebecca White Fulcher; a son, Jason Coleman Fulcher of Madison Heights; three brothers, Noel (Sonny) Fulcher and wife, Mary of Amherst, Edward Carrol Fulcher and wife, Barbara of Lynchburg and James Ronald Fulcher and wife, Brenda of Gum Springs; a sister, Bettie Greiner and husband, Jerry also of Gum Springs; stepfather, Grover Peery, a stepbrother, Grover Peery Jr. and a stepsister, the late Joyce Cunningham.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at Central Baptist Church in Lowesville by the Rev. J.D. Surbaugh, the Rev. Earl Clarkson and the Rev. A. Eugene Beverly with burial in the Canody/Fulcher Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home in Roseland, (804) 277-5194 and other times at the residence, 122 Valleydale Drive in Madison Heights.
Frances Louise Haas
Frances Louise Haas of 3426 Fort Avenue, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, April 2, 1919, she was the seventh of 12 children born to the late Zaida Morris Haas and William Miles Haas. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church.
Miss Haas was preceded in death by one sister, Jean H. Morris and five brothers, W.M. Haas Jr., James T. Haas, L. Layman Hass, Morris F. Haas and John E. Haas.
She is survived by four sisters, Elizabeth H. Miller of Lynchburg, Cecil H. Cox of Delray Beach, Fla., Margaret H. Wilson of Appomattox and Audrey H. Houser of Houston, Texas; one brother, Richard C. Haas of Lynchburg and many devoted nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel by the Rev. Joseph T. Carson III. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Those who wish may consider memorials to Centenary United Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society.
Mary Alice Miller Irvine
Mary Alice Miller Irvine, 91, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lucian Calvin Irvine.
Born in Rockbridge County, Dec. 23, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Howard Newton Miller and Margaret Swisher Miller. She was a member of Central Advent Christian Church.
Mrs. Irvine is survived by six sons, Carl “Pete” Irvine of Covington, Lee Roy Irvine and Howard “Tommy” Irvine both of Lynchburg, Ronald Irvine and Larry Irvine both of Madison Heights and Robert Irvine of Forest; four daughters, Betty Peery and Mary Helen White both of Newport News, Nancy Glover of Lynchburg and Shirley Selby of Mich.; one sister, Ada Brackman of Rainelle, W.Va.; one brother, James H. Miller of Lynchburg, 36 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin and Donald Irvine; one grandson, Brian White and three sisters, Una Brown, Virginia Moore and Ethel Hylton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Bernard K. Bangley officiating. Interment will follow at Central Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Clifton Forge with a graveside service at 1:30 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should consider the Presbyterian Home, the Campbell County Rescue Squad or Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Robert F. Neukirch
Robert F. Neukirch, 76, of Moneta, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999. Funeral mass and burial will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Church of the Resurrection, followed by a reception. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.
Rose Mathews Peak
Rose Mathews Peak, 69, of Route 5, Lynchburg, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Lawrence Peak.
Born Dec. 13, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of Annie Drewery Mathews of Hurt and the late Lawrence Alexander Mathews. Mrs. Peak was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Lynchburg Church of God of Prophecy.
In addition to her husband and father, she was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Thomas Calvin Brooks III.
Mrs. Peak is survived by two sons, William B. Peak and his wife, Gloria Jean and Dennis L. Peak and his wife, Deloris all of Madison Heights; three daughters, Brenda P. Martin and her husband, Hank of Lynchburg, Patricia P. Vernon and her husband, Nyle of Troutville and Roxanne P. Cooper and her husband, Van of Madison Heights; one brother, Stephen A. Mathews of Hurt; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday from Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Gary L. Vernon. Interment will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence on Indian Lane.
Shirley Thompson Vasold
Shirley Thompson Vasold, 79, of 125 Brookview Road, Danville, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in the Riverside Health Care Center.
She was born in Lynchburg on Nov. 9, 1919, a daughter of Jack Thompson and Mary Poole Thompson.
She is married to Robert “Andy” Vasold who survives of the home. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and an associate member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Vasold Sparks and four brothers and two sisters.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Randy Vasold of Faber; three brothers, Erle Thompson, Lawrence Thompson and Jimmy Thompson all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Ancy Roark of Lynchburg and Nancy Taylor of Stafford, also six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today from the Fort Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg by the Rev. Levi Stroud.
The family of Shirley Thompson Vasold suggests that memorial donations may be sent to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, Va. 24541 or your favorite charity
Louise Rogers Bouton
Louise Rogers Bouton, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999.
She is survived by four daughters, Jennie Katherine Bouton Ball, Bristol, Mary Ruth Bouton Henry, Kingsport, Tenn., Billie Jean Bouton Shepard, Abingdon, and Martha Ann Beverly Bouton, Gray, Tenn.; two sons, Robert William Bouton, Lynchburg, and Joe Preston Bouton, Hampton; one sister, Virginia Rogers Hawk, Cary, N. C.; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Central Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Central Christian Church, 424 Melrose Street, Bristol, Tenn. 37620.
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.
Robert O. English
Robert O. English departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in Oakwood Manor, Bedford.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Emanuel Tabernacle Holiness Church of Moneta. Interment will follow in the Thomas Chapel Church cemetery, Moneta.
Arrangements by the Bedford Funeral Home.
Sylvester Marshall
Funeral services for Deacon Sylvester Marshall will be conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Ivy Hill Baptist Church, Naola. Dr. M. D. Mays officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home. The cortege will assemble at Mrs. Elnora Brown, 388 Quarry View Circle.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Aaron Luke Rome
Aaron Luke Rome, 44, of 7462 East Ferry Road, Gladys, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy Anne Moorefield Rome.
Born September 1, 1954 in Louisiana, he was a son of Everett and Marie Dunn Rome of Carriere, Miss. He attended Lambs United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Aaron Luke Rome, Jr.; one daughter, Mary Marie Rome both of Gladys; and one sister, Shirley Darby and her husband, Bill of Carriere, Miss; his mother-in-law, Mary Cash of Gladys and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 1999 in Lambs United Methodist Church by the Rev. Paul Beighley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7-8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence of Mary Cash, Route 701, Gladys.
Johnny C. Simpson
APPOMATTOX - Johnny Carter Simpson, 84, of Route 2, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Mabel Wilkes Simpson.
Johnny was born in Pittsylvania County, March 28, 1914, a son of the late John Richard and Josie Motley Simpson.
He was a fifty year Mason and a member of Monroe Lodge 301 AF and AM, Kazim Shrine Temple of Roanoke, U.C.T. and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was a former Virginia State Trooper for 13 years, former owner/operator of Simpson Food Market, a representative of Simmons Monument Co., and a retired employee of Central Virginia Training Center with 17 years service.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Mac Simpson of Alexandria, William C. Simpson and his wife Janis of Chatham, Wayne C. Simpson and his wife Peggie, Kitty S. Farris and her husband, Michael all of Appomattox; eight grandchildren, Scott Simpson of Burlington, N. C., Jason Farris, Christopher N. Simpson, Ashley Farris, Lori Beth Simpson all of Appomattox, Elizabeth Taylor of Roanoke, Christine and Catherine Simpson of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins and special caring friends and neighbors, Paul and Inez Goin and the John C. Boyce family. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Simpson and four sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Liberty Baptist Church by the Rev. Daniel Dockery and the Rev. Bernard Camden. Burial will follow in Liberty cemetery.
A Masonic Service will be held tonight at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Funeral Home Chapel, immediately following this, the family will receive friends until 9 p.m. and other times at the residence.
The family suggest those who wish to make memorials to please consider the American Cancer Society, the Appomattox Co. Rescue Squad or the Dr. Clyde G. O’Brien Masonic Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 841, Appomattox, Va. 24522.
Shirley Thompson Vasold
Shirley Thompson Vasold, 79, of 125 Brookview Road, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in the Riverside Health Care Center.
She was born in Lynchburg on Nov. 9, 1919, a daughter of Jack Thompson and Mary Poole Thompson.
She is married to Robert “Andy” Vasold who survives of the home. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and an associate member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Carold Vasold Sparks and four brothers and two sisters.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Randy Vasold of Faber; three brothers, Erie Thompson, Lawrence Thompson and Jimmy Thompson all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Ancy Roark of Lynchburg and Nancy Taylor of Stafford, also six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. from the Fort Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg by the Rev. Levi Stroud.
The family will receive friends tonight at Townes Funeral Home from 7-8 p.m. and at other times will be at the residence.
The family of Shirley Thompson Vasold suggests that memorial donations may be sent to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, Va. 24541 or your favorite charity
Anne Elizabeth Walker
Anne Elizabeth Walker, 87, of Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Lynchburg died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999.
Born May 21, 1912 in Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson Walker and Annie Sue Pearson Walker. She was a graduate of Ferrum Training School.
She is survived by a sister, Rachel Walker Sutton and husband Rev. Charles E. Sutton of Lynchburg; four nieces, Martha Sutton Wild and husband David, and Carolyn Wild all of Richmond, Megan and Kelly Sutton, both of Columbia, S.C.; two nephews, C. W. Sutton and wife Kim of Columbia, S.C., and Matthew Charles Wild of Richmond.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. L. Wayne Meredith officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park in Danville.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her sister, Rachel Sutton, 1253 Krise Circle, Lynchburg.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the North Minister Presbyterian Church Capital Fund, 101 Clearview Drive, Madison Heights, Va. 24572.
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Danville is in charge of arrangements, 804-793-5511.
Mrs. Adell W. Berkley
Mrs. Adell W. Berkley departed this life Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Pittsylvania County, Dec. 25, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Peaches and Tucker Gunter. She was the wife of the late William Berkley.
She leaves to cherish her memory Brenda Gunter of Lynchburg, Grace King of New York, Yvonne Perkins and husband, Anna Davis and husband all of Danville; one nephew, Alfred King of Danville, and one great-nephew Russell Christian, Jr. and wife of Savannah, Ga. and a host of cousins and friends.
Mrs. Berkley was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church where she sung on the choir for many years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Haywood Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends for the wake from 7-8 p.m. today and other times at 19 Wostdale Drive.
May God be with you.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Helen (Donnelly) Bingham
Helen (Donnelly) Bingham, 88, of Village Gate, Farmington, Conn., widow of Seymour P. Bingham, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, Conn.
Born in Bronx, N.Y., she had lived many years in Amherst and Winchester, Mass. moving to Farmington 1-1/2 years ago. Mrs. Bingham was a member of the Susana Wesley Circle of the Emanuel Methodist Church in Amherst, and the American Women’s Club of London, England.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Richard D. Bingham of Cleveland, Ohio and Washington, D.C. and his wife Dr. Claire Felbinger of Washington, D.C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley B. and Ramon Ferro of Glastonbury Conn.; a sister, Dorothy D. Cobb of Florida; her grandchildren, Connie Castaldo, Paul Bingham and his wife Lisa, Richard Tosh, Beth Tosh, Gretchen Tosh, David Ferro, Mark Ferro and Jodi Ferro, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, William Donnelly.
Funeral services with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Amherst Rescue Squad, Rt. 60, Amherst, Va. 24521, or to the University of Conn. Paramedics, University Health Center, 263 Farmington Ave., Farmington 06030.
Kate L. Black
Kate L. Black, 98, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999 at the Carrington.
Born in Grayson County, March 1, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Muncy Bays Black and the late Mabel Shupe Black. Kate attended the Church of God of Prophecy, Lynchburg.
Kate was preceded in death by four brothers. She is survived by two sisters, Helen Hayslett and Jean Compton both of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Gary Vernon.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Roy Earl Cash
AMHERST - Roy Earl Cash, 85, of Campbell’s Mill Road, Amherst, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at McGuire Veterans Hospital.
Born in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Samuel and Nettie Campbell Cash. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret C. Cash. He was a member of Weysland United Methodist Church, New Glasgow. He was a retired electrician and a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by a brother Walker Raymond Cash, Amherst; a sister, Mabel C. Pribble, Clifford; three devoted sisters-in-law, Helen C. Hunter and Ida Almond, Lynchburg, Naomi Jefferson, Rustburg and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 from 7- 8:30 p.m. at Piney River Funeral Home and at other times at the home of his brother, Walker Raymond Cash, Amherst.
Piney River Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ernest Kelso Clark
Ernest Kelso Clark, 80, of 2129 Pocket Road, Hurt died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Howell Clark.
Born May 19, 1918, in Wise County, he was a son of the late Taylor and Martha Cross Clark. He was a retired employee of The Lane Company and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother, Hack Clark of Appalachia; one sister, Hazel Asbury of Dayton, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lee Clark.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 in Hurt United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Schooler. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park with military honors provided by VFW Post 4165 and DAV Chapter 46.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista from 7-8 p.m. Monday and other times at the residence.
Eleanor Meacham Grier
Eleanor Meacham Grier of Westminster-Canterbury died Fri. Jan 8, 1999.
She was born March 22, 1920 in Acton, Ind., a daughter of the late Oscar Frederick and Edna Irene Neal Meacham. In 1947 she was married to Paul L. Grier, former librarian of Hampden-Sydney College.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers and two sisters; Dr. Paul L. Meacham of Philadelphia, David M. Meacham of Indianapolis, Ind., F. Lucile Meacham of Richmond, Ind. and Dr. Esther A. Meacham of Columbus, Ohio.
Mrs. Grier was a graduate of Indiana University and held a degree in library science from the University of Michigan. She was a member of the library staff at Indiana University and also at the University of Michigan. She served as secretary to President Edgar G. Gammon of Hampden-Sydney College for five years before joining the Hampden-Sydney Eggleston Library staff where she served as Acquisitions Librarian until her retirement in 1979.
She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the College Hill Club of Hampden-Sydney. In 1979 she was the recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion.
A devoted church woman, she held various offices in the Women of College Church at Hampden-Sydney.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in the chapel at Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg with Dr. Henry Mahler officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hampden-Sydney College, Farm-ville, Va.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Floyd Nelson Hawkins
Funeral services for Floyd Nelson Hawkins will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday from Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should consider Beulah Baptist Church.
James Daryl Higginbotham
Visitation for James Daryl Higginbotham will be held this afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at Piney River Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home, Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at 12 p.m. with interment in Jonesboro Baptist Church cemetery.
Anna Noelle Hildebrand
Anna Noelle Hildebrand, infant daughter of Matthew Sean and Stacey Hargis Hildebrand, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her maternal grandparents, John T. Hargis of Evington and Toni R. Hargis of Rustburg and paternal grandparents, Victor and Ruth Ann Hildebrand of Sturgis, MI.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Liberty University Prayer Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Busie officiating.
The family is being served by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Robert P. Kinney
APPOMATTOX - Robert Pollard Kinney, 77, of Route 3, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 9, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital of lung cancer. He was the husband of Margaret (Peggy) Bailey Kinney.
Robert was born in Appomattox County, Oct. 18, 1921, a son of the late Judson S. and Willie Moss Kinney. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of State Police with 36 years service, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church, AARP, Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and a Life Member of American Legion Post #104.
In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by two brothers, Judson S. Kinney, Jr. of Norfolk; Kennon W. Kinney, Newport News; two sisters, Laura M. and Ellen Kinney both of Richmond; three nephews, two nieces, 11 great nieces and nephews; two aunts, Elsie Kinney, age 100, of Mohawk, N.Y. and Alice Kinney, age 97, of Miami, Fla. and numerous cousins.
A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in the Kinney family cemetery.
Robinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Freddie William “Fred” Klages
A memorial service for Fred Klages who died Jan. 7, 1999 will be conducted 3 p.m. today at Fort Avenue Christian Church.
Kathleen Lewis Massie
Kathleen Lewis Massie of 232 Elon Road, Madison Heights, departed this life Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 at her residence.
Born in Amherst County, Dec. 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Hobart and Maggie Lee Lewis. She was the wife of Aaron Massie.
In addition to her loving husband, two daughters survive her, Margaret M. Harris of Lynchburg and Laura M. Thomas of Madison Heights. One brother the Rev. Charles Lewis of Madison Heights; six sisters, Viola Hall, Juanita Daniels, Virginia Monroe and Rose Emma Smith all of Washington, D.C., Evelyn Donigan of Madison Heights and Nannie Graves of Metoaka, W.Va.; one aunt, Janie Davis of Lynchburg; a son-in-law; thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Lucius Dalton officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The family will assemble and receive friends at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Frederick William Merkert, Sr.
Frederick William Merkert, Sr., 80, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the widower of Hazel Martha Merkert.
Mr. Merkert was born May 31, 1918 in Queens, N.Y. to Frederick Charles Merkert and Catherine Elizabeth Zimmer Merkert. He was in the Air Force during World War II and a retired insurance agent from John Hancock Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy in Winston-Salem, N.C., and also a member of the Elks and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by a daughter, Dianne Prout and her husband Nick, of Lynchburg; a son, Frederick Merkert, Jr. and his wife Pat, of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Rita Merkert, of Flat Rock, N.C. and a grandson Gregory Merkert.
In lieu of cards and flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
H. Carlton Rudder
H. Carlton Rudder, 81, of 70 C Weeping Willow Drive, Lynchburg, formerly of Brookneal, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 9, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen Gilliland Rudder.
He was born in Halifax County, Sept. 10, 1917, a son of the late Lewis L. Rudder and Addie Guthrie Rudder. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church and a former member of Brookneal Baptist Church. He was a Army veteran of World War II, a charter member of the Brookneal Rescue Squad, a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association, and a retired employee of the U. S. Postal Service.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, H. C. Jr., and Mona Rudder of Forest, Michael K. and Sheila Rudder of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Stephen Rudder and Amy Rudder of Lynchburg; one sister, Elizabeth R. Moon of Long Island; a close friend, Evelyn Arthur of Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Brookneal Baptist Church by the Rev. Rick Sadler and the Rev. Elton McDowell with burial to follow at Falling River Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence of his son, Michael Rudder, 122 New London Drive, Lynchburg other times.
Memorials may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys Plantation or the Brookneal Rescue Squad.
Henderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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