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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Col. T.L. Cooper
Col. T.L. Cooper of Roanoke, formerly of residing at Smith Mountain Lake, died Feb. 18, 1999 after a brief hospital stay.
He was born May 1, 1918 in Auglaize County, Ohio and graduated from Harding High School in Marion, Ohio in 1934. Col. Cooper enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was a decorated World War II veteran. During the war he was commissioned an officer and rose to the rank of Colonel during his distinguished 24 years of services in the United States Air Force. Colonel Cooper held a variety of positions while in military service, early in his career he compiled the first Air Force Budget and he completed his service in 1965 as a Congressional Budget Liason for which he received the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Cooper held B.A. & M.A. degrees in Governmental Administration from George Washington University.
Following his retirement from the service, Col. Cooper moved to the newly formed Smith Mountain Lake and built Eagle’s Roost Campground, which he and his family ran for six years. After selling the campground, Col. Cooper moved to Moneta and developed TLC Orchands, which sold blueberries and other fruits. After 15 years as an orchardist, Col. Cooper and his wife retired to Roanoke.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean; two sons, Theodore Cooper Jr., Bellevue, Wash. and daughter-in-law, Karen of Mercer Island, Wash., Capt. William Cooper and daughter-in-law, Sandra (St. Clair) of Fukouka, Japan; three daughters, Constance Kaiser and son-in-law, James of Powhatan, Julia Reinholz and son-in-law, Col. David A. of Frankfurt, Germany, Sarah Curry and son-in-law, David of Stewartsville; also grandchildren, Jeff and Ted Kaiser, Kate and Vicki Reinholz, Curtis and Willie Curry, Robin Cooper, Elizabeth Anderson and Michael Alford and great-grandchildren, Beck Anderson and Jackson Cooper Alford. Survivors also include Col. Coopers step-mother, Nora Cooper and half-brothers, Dave Cooper, Gary Cooper and Thomas Cooper all of Wapakoneta, Ohio and loving nieces, Jean Blake of Boston and Melissa Rowney of Chevy Chase, Md.
A memorial service will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company Station #1, located on Route 626, 1/4 mile south of the 608 intersection.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House in the name of Willie Curry.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home.
Deacon Ned Earnest Dozier
Deacon Ned Earnest Dozier entered his eternal home on Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at 4:10 a.m. at the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Ned was born in Williamsburg County, S.C., the son of the late Deacon Willie Bryant Dozier and the late Mrs. Lanie Maxwell Dozier. Ned confessed to Jesus Christ at the age of 12 and joined Marian Baptist Church of Salters, S.C., where he worked faithfully until his departure for college. Ned was a warrior for Jesus Christ and claimed him wherever he went. Ned graduated from Tomlinson High School, Kingstreet, S.C. He matriculated further at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C. earning a Bachelor degree of Science in Vocational Agriculture. He did graduate work at Salisbury State College, Salisbury, Md., University of Maryland and Virginia Polytechnical Institute, Blacksburg. Ned’s first teaching position was in Moncks Corner Public Schools, Moncks Corner, S.C. He went from there to Dennis High School, Bishopville, S.C., where he stayed for 14 years. While in Bishopville, Ned became affiliated with Mount Hermon Baptist Church, where he became a Deacon and later chairman of the Deacon Board. He also sang with the Mount Hermon Baptist Church Gospel Chorus. From Bishopville, he went to Snow Hill, Md. and taught Vocational Agriculture at Worcester County High School. While in Snow Hill he became affiliated with the Mount Zion Baptist Church. His minister there was Rev. John Woods. He also served on the Deacon Board there. His last teaching position was with Bedford County School from which he retired in 1992 after over 40 years of teaching. During this time he was a member of the Washington Street Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for a number of years. Later he became chairman of the Deacon Board and treasurer of the church. Ned was affiliated with the following organizations: he was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Masonic Blue Lodge 244, Advisor for the Future Farmers of America, member of the YMCA, Kingstree, S.C. Ned was a lover of people especially children and never failed to help anyone in need.
He leaves to mourn his death and cherish his memory his loving wife, Gertrude Weston Dozier of Bedford; his loving daughter, Cynthia Dozier Waters Long (Fletcher Long) of Charlotte, N.C.; his loving son, Steven Ernest Dozier and his wife, Valeria D. Dozier of Columbia, S.C.; his loving grandchildren, Kevin DeWayne Waters and wife, Rhonda Peoples Waters of Gainesville, Fla., Kamela Michelle Waters-Grier and husband Daryl Lamont Grier, Kentrell Devon Long and Dira Marie Waters all of Charlotte, N.C., Candice T. Dozier and Kearston D. Dozier both of Columbia, S.C.; one grandson, Bryant Brockington Dozier, who preceded him in death. His great-grandchildren, Shamika M. Waters, Sharron M. Waters and Brianna M. Shell all of Charlotte, N.C. and Kendall J. Grier of Raleigh, N.C.; his brothers, Rannie A. Dozier of Buffalo, N.Y., Robert W. Dozier and wife, Stella Dozier, Lewis C. Dozier and wife, Vickie W. Dozier all of Salters, S.C., Everett B. Dozier of Seldon, N.Y.; his sisters, Janie Parren, Saraphine D. Shaw of Kingstree, S.C. and Clotell D. Matthews of Greeleyville, S.C.; one brother-in-law, Julian C. Weston and his wife, Claudia of Cheraw, S.C.
Funeral services for Deacon Ned E. Dozier of 519 South Street, Bedford, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at the Washington Street Baptist Church, Bedford.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. A second service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at the Marion Baptist Church, Satter, S.C. Interment will follow in the Marian Memorial Garden.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Ruth L. Duffy
Ruth L. Duffy, age 84, of Keysville, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Southside Community Hospital, Farmville, Va., after a short illness.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and June Duffy, of Keysville; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Thomas Guthrie, of Lynchburg; a sister, Jean L. Duffy, of Keysville; four gandchildren, Jackie Hartman, Rhonda Gurthrie, Tina Klacynski, and Carol Rea; and seven great-grandchildren, all of Lynchburg.
Graveside services will be held at the Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad or Ash Camp Baptist Church.
William Coty (Bill) Franklin
William Coty (Bill) Franklin, 67, of 1054 Gracefields Road, Rustburg, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at his residence after a long illness. He was the husband of Shirley Cox Franklin.
Born May 20, 1931 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Franklin and Edith Williams Franklin. Bill was a retired brick mason and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Vickie F. Hanna and her husband, Richard of Roanoke; four brothers, Lewis Franklin of Rustburg, Ronnie, Thomas and Jim Franklin all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Betty Bryant of Pelham, N.C. and Sarah Roberts of Matthews, N.C.; two grandchildren, William Ooten of Rustburg and Rickie Hanna of Roanoke and three great-granddaughters, Anna Ooten, Emily Ooten and Sarah Ooten all of Stoneboro, Pa.
A memorial celebration of Bill’s life will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel conducted by Dr. Jerry Falwell.
The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service.
Laura V. Hamlett
Laura V. Hamlett, 85, of Cullen, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara H. and Dayton Dunnavant of Cullen; three sons, Wesley G. and wife, Arlean Hamlett of Pamplin, Aubrey E. Jr. and wife, Beverly Hamlett of Cullen and Ronnie V. Hamlett of Forest; one sister, Elizabeth Williamson of Red House; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in Oak View Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the Browning Funeral Home and other times at the home of Barbara and Dayton Dunnavant.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oak View Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity.
Dorothy McCraw Lacks
Dorothy McCraw Lacks, 83, of The Oaks, formally of 1920 Mimosa Drive, passed into eternity Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norwood Lacks who preceded her in death May 30, 1998.
Mrs. Lacks was born in Lynchburg, Aug. 10, 1915, a daughter of the late Samuel S. McCraw and the late Lula P. McCraw. She was a lifetime member of Inglewood Baptist Church and a retired employee of Leggetts Department Store.
She is survived by one sister, Jane Kent of Dover, Del. and many loving and caring nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with Dr. Jim Stevens officiating. Interment will be private in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Inglewood Baptist Church or your favorite charity.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Earnest Jr. Logan
Earnest Jr. Logan, 76, of 2989 Midway Road, Gretna, died Friday in Danville Regional Medical Center. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Jefferson Moorefield
Thomas Jefferson Moorefield, 88, of 218 W. Spencer Road, Hurt, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mozelle Waller Moorefield.
Born March 14, 1910 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Silas Carrington Moorefield and Bessie Hodges Moorefield. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and a retired employee of The Lane Company.
He is survived by two daughters, Martha M. Patterson of Lynchburg and Kathryn M. Hendericks of Fort Worth; one brother, Raleigh C. Moorefield of Nathalie; two sisters, Lizzie M. LaPrade and Julia M. Wood both of Lynchburg; four grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Burton, Paul, Oscar, Henry and S.C. Moorefield Jr.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in New Prospect Baptist Church by the Rev. Brady Willis. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials please consider New Prospect Baptist Church, P.O. Box 547, Hurt, Va. 24563 or Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
James “Dave” Scullen
Dave Scullen, 51, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Lillie Smith Skinnell
Lillie Smith Skinnell, 91, of Wooster, Ohio and formerly of Bedford, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Margaret Bostian Stone
Margaret Bostian Stone, 85, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eugene Louis Stone.
Born in Hamlet, N.C., July 4, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Annie Currie Bostian. Mrs. Stone was a retired beautician and had worked at Cleary’s Beauty Shop for many years. She later volunteered her time and services to both the Lynchburg Nursing Home and the Carrington for 19 years. She was also an active member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Joanne Nichols and her husband, Ermon of Greensboro, N.C. and Rebecca Martin and her husband, Duval of Lynchburg; two brothers, Fred Bostian of Md. and David Bostian of N.C.; two sisters, Gloria Greenwood of Colo. and Ruth Weil of N.C., four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder and the Rev. Carlton Duck officiating.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Rebecca, 4532 Greenwood Drive.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should consider Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family of Mrs. Stone.
Eloise Burks Williams
Eloise Burks Williams, 88, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Fannie Brogden
Funeral services for Ms. Fannie Brogden formerly of Phenix, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Louis Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House with interment in the church cemetery.
Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House is conducting the service.
Deacon Ned Ernest Dozier
Deacon Ned Ernest Dozier, of 519 South Street, Bedford, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Reva Mayhew Dudley
Reva Mayhew Dudley, 76, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Louie Edward Dudley.
Born June 9, 1922 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late David Albert and Ella Thompson Mayhew. Mrs. Dudley was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Dudley Brooks Wood; three brothers, Emory W. Mayhew, Hubert C. Mayhew and David B. Mayhew and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Creasy.
Mrs. Dudley is survived by two sons, Vernon E. Dudley and his wife, Karen of Concord and B. David Dudley of Lynchburg; two daughters, Janet D. Litchford and her husband, Warren of Amherst and Mary D. Tibbs and her husband, Gene of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Williams, Mrs. Doris Potter and Mrs. Virgie Tice, all of Lynchburg; 10 grandchildren, Anne Branham and her husband, Eugene, Barry Brooks Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Scarlet Scott and her husband, Charles, Teresa Dudley and her husband, Paul, Lisa Coffey and her husband, David, Diane Ashley and her husband, Junior, Timothy Wood and Cindy, Stephen Dudley, Kady Dudley and Jonathon Dudley; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Scott, Stephen Coleman, Benjamin Brooks, Andrew Brooks and Casey Wood and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Jan L. Weston. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Mary, 2401 Cobbs Street.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Caring Fund of Fairview Christian Church.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the East Wing Staff of Camelot Hall Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Dudley.
Perry A. Langford
Perry A. Langford, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ruby Harrison Langford.
Born in Bedford County, the son of the late Alton M. and Lenna Webber Langford. He was a member of North Bedford Baptist Church, a retired electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth W. Langford and two brothers, Morris A. Langford and Herbert R. Langford.
He is survived by a granddaughter, Robyn Schaible and her husband, Tom of N.J.; two sisters, Clara L. Page and Ruby L. Miear of Lynchburg; three nieces, Linda Evans, Teresa Martin and Joanne Hepler and two nephews, Donald Cheatham and Ray Langford.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at North Bedford Baptist Church, Forest by the Rev. Charles L. Stinson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, 9918 Timberlake Road.
Memorials may be made to the Concord Rescue Squad or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, P.O. Box 369, Rustburg, Va. 24588.
Oliver Wayne Lineberg
Oliver Wayne Lineberg, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ruth Gans Lineberg.
Oliver was born in Morgantown, W.Va., Aug. 19, 1913. He was the son of the late Oliver and Lessie Lineberg. Mr. Lineberg was retired having worked as an Assistant Commissioner in the Department of the Environment with the State of Virginia, in 1976 he was awarded as the Soil Conservationist of the Year by the National & Virginia Wildlife Federation. Mr. Lineberg was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda L. Burnett of Lynchburg; three cousins, Estol and his wife, Gyla Gans and their son, Mark Gans all of Morgantown, W.Va.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. James M. Tongue.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
Carrington Phillip Roach
GRETNA — Carrington Phillip Roach, 17, of 204 Toney Street, Gretna, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999.
Born March 23, 1981 in Danville, he was a son of Phillip Lee Roach of the residence and Sharon Trent Runyon of Gretna. He was a member of the Gretna Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Sheila Tate Roach of the residence; paternal grandmother, Agnes Roach of Chatham; paternal great-grandmother, Lena Custer of Gretna; three sisters, Heather Roach, Mallory Roach and Esther Shallenberger all of the residence; one brother, Matthew Shallenberger of Gretna.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Colbert-Moran Chapel. Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 204 Toney Street, Gretna.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Lee Self
Jesse Lee Self, 79, of 1563 Old Rustburg Road, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of the late Jeannie Elliott Self.
Born Oct. 12, 1919 in Durham, N.C., he was a son of the late William Thomas and Annie Mason Self. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry, Lower Basin and proudly served his country with the United States Army during World War II, surviving Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Irvin Self; one half brother, Samuel P. Holder and four half sisters, Florence Dowdy, Geneva Bates, Bertie Purvis and Bessie Holder.
Jesse is survived by one son, Bill Self and his wife, Linda of Concord; one daughter, Sharon Self Pollard of Lynchburg; one brother, Henry T. Self of Alexandria; one sister, Deane Walker of Fruitland Park, Fla. and five grandchildren, Greg Self, Billy Self, Candice Self, Ryan Pollard and Seth Hitchman.
Jesse’s request was to be cremated and his cremated remains be entombed with his wife Jean, who passed away in Jan. of this year.
Services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mausoleum Chapel of Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends at the home of his son Bill, 840 Doss Road, Concord from 7-9 p.m. tonight.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the Self family.
Eleen Lucas Sibold
Eleen Lucas Sibold, 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 in Lovingston.
Born in Roanoke, April 25, 1911, she was the fourth and last surviving child of the late Ashby Ernest Lucas and Elizabeth Spitler Lucas. She was the widow of Robert Nelson Sibold. Mrs. Sibold was a homemaker and a caregiver to many family members.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Ray Hunt of Nellysford; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melissa Sibold of Marietta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Mary Beth Cardin of South Glastonbury, Conn., Corbin Hunt of Charlottesville, Margaret Hunt of Baltimore, Md., Peter Hunt of Houston, Texas, Katie Sibold and Christopher Sibold of Marietta, Ga. and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville with Dr. Thomas Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.
Friends may call at the family residence in Nellysford at anytime.
The family suggest that memorial donations be made to Comyn Hall, 601 Park Street, Charlottesville, Va. 22902 or to the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, Va.
Avis Whorley Thomas
Avis Whorley Thomas, 82, of Evington, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at the Medical Care Center after a long illness. She was the wife of Floyd Allen Thomas for 53 years.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Bedford County, Feb. 18, 1916 to the late David Henry and Mary Alice Witt Whorley. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Evington, a housewife and the former co-owner and operator of Thomas Grocery Store.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Thomas Lambert of Lynchburg; a sister, Vernelle W. Granger of Rustburg; a brother, Cecil Kyle Whorley of Goode.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Whorley and Audrey W. Hicks; five brothers, Carlton C. Whorley, Paul R. Whorley, Thornton E. Whorley, Aubrey M. Whorley and David H. Whorley Jr.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Timothy Dooley and the Rev. Andrew Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Shirley Johnson Worley
Shirley Johnson Worley, 70, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Julian Holcomb Worley Sr.
Shirley was born April 26, 1928 in Campbell County, the daughter of the late Augustus L. Johnson and Mary Ruth Mayberry Johnson Mosby. She was a member of Campbell Avenue Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Matthew G. Cunningham and one sister, Katherine J. Ballowe.
She is survived by one son, Julian H. Worley Jr.; two daughters, Joan L. Worley and Barbara W. Cunningham and her husband, Pete and one grandson, Gregory S. Cunningham and his wife, Heather all of Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Kennith R. Edwards Sr., the Rev. Nathanael Habel and the Rev. Ronald J. Nickell Sr. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Campbell Avenue Baptist Church or the Gideons International.
Helen Julia Driscoll Baker
Helen Julia Driscoll Baker, 81, of 716 Erskine Avenue, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999 after a long illness.
Born December 22, 1917 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late James Augusta and Bell Moon Driscoll.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pendelton S. Baker; two brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by four children, Catherine B. Burford, Diane B. Gowen, Richard C. Baker and Warren A. Baker; one sister, Agnes Baber and a close friend, Verne Lemke, all of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be private. The children will receive friends at their individual residences.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the Baker family.
Hester Puckette Coleman
Hester Puckette Coleman, 82, of 721 Rockbridge Ave., Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at Avante of Lynchburg.
Born March 10, 1916, in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Puckette and Willie Pillow Puckette.
She was retired from Lynchburg General Hospital and a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, William Price Coleman of Lynchburg, and L.C. Booth and his wife, Linda of Concord; two grandsons, Gregory Booth of San Diego, Calif. and Gary Booth of Rustburg; one brother, David J. Puckette of Gladys; two sisters, Mary P. Chaplin of Waynesboro, and Virginia P. Reynolds of Lynchburg, three great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Frances Bolton.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today by the Rev. Rick Wallin at the Puckette Family Cemetery, Red House Road, Gladys.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys, is in charge of the arrangements.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Concord Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 26, Concord, VA 24538.
Robert Tillman Collier
Robert Tillman Collier, 65, of Big Island, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Lynchburg July 5, 1933, a son of Elva Abbott Collier Ayers of Big Island and the late Robert Dorsey Collier. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired truck driver.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce C. Layne.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Thomas D. Collier of Bedford; three sisters, Shelby C. Becker of Brandenton, Fla., Violet C. Cassidy of Moneta and Mary Lou C. Robertson of Charlotte, N.C.; a close friend and former wife, Ethel W. Collier; six stepchildren, Robert Goff, Sue Windsor, Warren Goff, Stephen Goff, Ruth Arthur and Hubert Goff; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Lakeside Plaza, Office Bldg. B-#2, 2250 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses of Bedford. The family will receive friends following the service.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Berkley Anderson Dalton
Berkley Anderson Dalton, 94, of Stanleytown Health Care Center, formerly of 1119 Blackberry Road, Bassett, died Wednesday. Mr. Bassett was born in Gretna. Collins Funeral Chapel, Bassett.
Frances Ernst Dawson
Frances Ernst Dawson, 84, of Madison Heights, died Feb. 17, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Aug. 11, 1914 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank B. Ernst and Clara E. Long and the widow of George Henry Dawson Sr. Mrs. Dawson was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School, retired from A.H. Robbins and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Davidson; two brothers, Martin Luther Ernst and Herbert Jack Ernst.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary P. Harris of Madison Heights; two sons, George H. Dawson Jr. of Amherst and Ronald Neal Dawson of Maiden; a sister, Mrs. Louise E. Goolsby of Madison Heights; two sisters-in-law, Irene Ernst and Kathleen Dawson, both of Madison Heights, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Spring Hill Cemetery with Pastors Stephen Schultz and Dennis Roberts officiating.
The family will receive friends at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary P. Harris of 190 Crestwood Drive, Madison Heights.
Those wishing to make memorials, should consider Monelison or Amherst Rescue Squad.
Funeral services by Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405.
Reva Mayhew Dudley
Reva Mayhew Dudley, 76, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Louie Edward Dudley.
Born June 9, 1922 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late David Albert and Ella Thompson Mayhew. Mrs. Dudley was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Dudley Brooks Wood; three brothers, Emory W. Mayhew, Hubert C. Mayhew and David B. Mayhew and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Creasy.
Mrs. Dudley is survived by two sons, Vernon E. Dudley and his wife, Karen of Concord and B. David Dudley of Lynchburg; two daughters, Janet D. Litchford and her husband, Warren of Amherst and Mary D. Tibbs and her husband, Gene of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Williams, Mrs. Doris Potter and Mrs. Virgie Tice, all of Lynchburg; 10 grandchildren, Anne Branham and her husband, Eugene, Barry Brooks Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Scarlet Scott and her husband, Charles, Teresa Dudley and her husband, Paul, Lisa Coffey and her husband, David, Diane Ashley and her husband, Junior, Timothy Wood and Cindy, Stephen Dudley, Kady Dudley and Jonathon Dudley; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Scott, Stephen Coleman, Benjamin Brooks, Andrew Brooks and Casey Wood and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Jan L. Weston. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her daughter, Mary, 2401 Cobbs Street.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Caring Fund of Fairview Christian Church.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the East Wing Staff of Camelot Hall Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Dudley.
Frank Lee Floyd
Amherst - Frank Lee Floyd, 73, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born March 3, 1925 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Frank Cornelius Floyd and the late Nell Hayslett Floyd Woodson. He was retired from the retail grocery business and was a dedicated game fowl breeder. He served on the U.S.S. McConnell as a Pearl Harbor volunteer in the Pacific during World War II receiving a battlefield promotion to Third Class Petty Officer. He was a member of the VFW Post 9877 in Amherst.
In addition to his wife, Ruth, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Bonnie) Davis of Lowesville, Mrs. Victoria Lyons of Naola, Mrs. R. G. (Rebecca) Bryant of Madison Heights, Mrs. Everett (Tracy) Beach of Monroe; and four grandchildren, Cody Bryant, Kelly Davis, Robbie Higginbotham, Charles Hart.
Private family graveside services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the Collierstown Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Dr. Michael R. Fitzgerald officiating.
Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst was in charge of arrangements.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Amherst or Pedlar Rescue Squads.
Vicki Drinkard Grubbs
Vicki Drinkard Grubbs, 35, of Forest, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Daytona Beach, Fla., she was the daughter of Clayton T. Drinkard and Phyllis Glass Hollie. Vickie was a supervisor with the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Evington.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by three children, Heather Nikole, Matthew Ryan Clayton and Andrew Thomas Grubbs; and a very devoted friend, George Steven Layne.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Charles E. Schooler and Rev. James M. Tongue. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Perry A. Langford
Perry A. Langford, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Services, 1 p.m. Saturday at North Bedford Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Deacon John Taylor Morris Sr.
Deacon John Tyler Morris Sr., of 913 Early Street, husband of Dorothy Graham Morris and son of the late Ezra Lee and Rosa Taylor Morris, departed this life Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born September 14, 1933, in Lynchburg, he was graduated from Dunbar High School and Phillips Business College. John served four years n the U.S Navy, was a U.S. Postal employee for 35 years and was chairman of the Deacon Board of Antioch Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine M. Taylor and a brother, Ezra L. Morris.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Tyler Morris Jr. and Ivan Bernard Morris; a granddaughter, Kiara C. Morris; two sisters, Florine M. Hubbard and Alice M. (George) Perry; and a brother Michael (Dennis) Morris. He is also survived by two god-children, Stephanie Brown Blake of Atlanta, Ga., and Marcus Williams of Pine Hill, N.J. and a devoted family friend who has been like a daughter, Darlene McCoy Dixon, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., today at Antioch Baptist Church in Coleman Falls with the Rev. James D. Braxton officiating, and the Rev. Dorn Lewis, eulogist.
The family and friends will assemble at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Otho Nichols
Otho Nichols, 73, of New Orleans, La. and formerly of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. He was born in Bedford County, a son of the late Jesse Harvey Nichols and Lillian Aliff Nichols.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter and one brother.
He is survived by a son, several grandchildren; six brothers, Mack Nichols, of Bedford, William Nichols, and Moorman Nichols, both of Lynch Station, Jimmy Nichols, and Sam Nichols, both of Huddleston, Charlie Nichols of Evington; a sister, Lena Trent of Evington, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral and burial will be held Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in New Orleans, La.
Tom Edward (Buddy) Roach
Funeral services for Tom Edward (Buddy) Roach will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday from Holcomb Rock Baptist Church, Rev. David Stewart officiating, and Rev. Carl Hutcherson Jr., eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service.
Family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Estille M. Tillett
Estille M. Tillet, 75, died February 14, 1999. Graveside services, 10 a.m. today in Presbyterian Cemetery by the Rev. Cecil Hedgepeth. Whitten Park Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Jordan Torrence
Evelyn Jordan Torrence, 74, of Route 1, Concord, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 1999, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Earl Lankford Torrence.
Born in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Walter T. Jordan and Ebeth Ford Jordan. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from Thomasville Furniture.
Evelyn is survived by two children, T.C. Torrence and his wife, Vicki of Concord, and Neville and Jimmy Franklin of Appomattox; seven grandchildren, Thomas C. Torrence Jr., Kevin Wade Torrence, Earl Lankford Torrence II, Todd Christopher Torrence, Belinda F. Woods, James W. Franklin III and Heather F. Motley; two great-grandchildren, Shayla Dawn Woods and Dana Leigh Woods; a brother, Howard R. Jordan and his wife, Betty, of Clemson, N.C.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 1999, at Robinson Funeral Home by Dr. Carl Collins with burial to follow in Early’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence of T.C. Torrence.
Those wishing to make memorials should consider the Concord Rescue Squad.
Rev. William E. Weaver
Jim Weaver, 79, of Evington, departed this life Tuesday, February 16, 1999, at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond.
He was a minister of the Church of God, recently retired, and a member of Mountain View Church of God. Mr. Weaver was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of Melrose Masonic Lodge 139 AF&AM, and a member of Moose Lodge 1727.
Born in Montgomery County, March 22, 1919, he was the son of the late Asa and Virginia Weaver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
Rev. Weaver is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Parks Weaver; his only child, a daughter, Carole W. Wade and her husband, Donald R. Wade of Lynchburg. He is also survived by three grandsons and their wives, Michael R. Wade and his wife, Lynn, Terrell L. Wade and his wife, Kelly, and William Chris Wade. He is also survived by his beloved great-grandson, Kevin Michael Wade, all of Lynchburg, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Jeffery Dunn and the Rev. Carlisle Weaver. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with Masonic Rites by Edward N. Eubank Lodge 262 AF&AM and military honors by American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel and other times at the residence.
Ruby Thacker Bell
Ruby Thacker Bell, 70, 4393 Marysville Road, Altavista, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Wesley Edison Bell.
Born Jan. 10, 1929, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Emma Roberts Thacker. She was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by five sons, William R. Bell and Terrell R. Bell, both of Hurt, Wesley E. Bell Jr. of Altavista, Gerald T. Bell and Timothy W. Bell, both of Gladys; five daughters, Patsy Mitchell and Ginger Tweedy, both of Altavista, Sandra Neal of Renan, Thressa Bailey and Cathy Fincham, both of Gladys; one brother, Sidney Thacker of Hurt; five sisters, Louise Wilson of Altavista, Virginia Goad, Catherine Witt and Elaine Hall, all of Hurt, and Shirley Elliott of North Carolina, twenty-two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, in Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Alfred Hartsell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and other times at the residence of a daughter, Cathy Fincham, 5025 Marysville Road, Gladys.
George William Bennett Sr.
George William Bennett, Sr., 80, of 862 Gladys Road, Gladys, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Leishman Cullinan Bennett.
Born May 3, 1918 in Rockland, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Archie B. Bennett and Bertha Martha Cheesbough Bennett. He was a retired farmer, commercial fisherman, and motel owner.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, George William Bennett Jr. and Ralph Charles Bennett, both of Gladys, one daughter, Dorothy Louise Bennett of Gladys; one sister, Lorraine Bennett O’Brien of Rockland, MA.; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Mary Bennett Cullinan and Beatrice Bennett Atwoods; one brother, Charles A. Bennett; and one grandson, Charles A. Bennett Jr.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bennett Family Fund, Mary L. Bennett, Trustee, 862 Gladys Road, Gladys, Va. 24554.
Robert Tillman Collier
Robert Tillman Collier, 65, of Big Island, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Lynchburg July 5, 1933, a son of Elva Abbott Collier Ayers of Big Island and the late Robert Dorsey Collier. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired truck driver.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce C. Layne.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Thomas D. Collier of Bedford; three sisters, Shelby C. Becker of Brandenton, Fla., Violet C. Cassidy of Moneta and Mary Lou C. Robertson of Charlotte, N.C.; a close friend and former wife, Ethel W. Collier; six stepchildren, Robert Goff, Sue Windsor, Warren Goff, Stephen Goff, Ruth Arthur and Hubert Goff; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Lakeside Plaza, Office Bldg. B-#2, 2250 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses of Bedford. The family will receive friends following the service.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Simmie Foster Davis
Mr. Simmie Foster Davis, 81, of Howard P. Anderson Road, Crystal Hill, died February 15, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital.
He was born in Halifax County, December 9, 1917, a son of the late Mr. John H. Davis Sr. and Mrs. Lola Guthrie Davis. He was the husband of Dorothy Lynn Davis. He was a member of Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church, the Masons Kerns Memorial Lodge 143 in Crystal Hill and was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Foster is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Gayle Davis, one granddaughter, Karen Davis and one grandson, Kevin Davis, all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Margaret D. Phillips of Brookneal and Frances D. and husband, Wallace Lipscomb of Lynchburg; two brothers, John H. Davis Jr. and wife, Liz of McBee, S.C., Walter W. Davis and wife, Sue of Halifax County. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold E. Davis Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Bernie Morris. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home on Howard P. Anderson Road in Crystal Hill.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church.
Powell Funeral Home, South Boston, is in charge of arrangements.
Deacon John Taylor Morris Sr.
Deacon John Tyler Morris Sr., of 913 Early Street, husband of Dorothy Graham Morris and son of the late Ezra Lee and Rosa Taylor Morris, departed this life Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born September 14, 1933, in Lynchburg, he was graduated from Dunbar High School and Phillips Business College. John served four years n the U.S Navy, was a U.S. Postal employee for 35 years and was chairman of the Deacon Board of Antioch Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Tyler Morris Jr. and Ivan Bernard Morris; a granddaughter, Kiara C. Morris; two sisters, Florine M. Hubbard and Alice M. (George) Perry; and a brother Michael (Dennis) Morris. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ezra L. Morris. He is also survived by two god-children, Stephanie Brown Blake of Atlanta, Ga., and Marcus Williams of Pine Hill, N.J. and a devoted family friend who has been like a daughter, Darlene McCoy Dixon, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18 at Antioch Baptist Church in Coleman Falls with the Rev. James D. Braxton officiating and Dorn Lewis, eulogist.
The family and friends will assemble at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Terrell Wayne Schmitt
Terrell Wayne “Terry” Schmitt, 49 of Elizabeth City, N.C. died Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at the Albermarle Hospital. Mr. Schmitt was a native of Lynchburg, a technical writer for T.AMSCO, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, President of the Chief Petty Officers Association, and an avid softball player.
Mr. Schmitt was the husband of Georgia Ayers Schmitt of the residence and the son of Ernest Terrell Schmitt, Jr. and Carolyn Almond Schmitt of Roanoke. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle Nicole Schmitt of the residence; a sister, Lisa S. Conroy of Roanoke, one niece, three nephews and many loving friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. R. Whitfield Bass officiating.
The family will receive friends today at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. is in charge of arrangements.
Tate Estelle Shelton
Tate Estelle Shelton of Lynchburg died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born September 29, 1911 in Chatham, the daughter of the late Ernest Martin Shelton and Callie Lowe Shelton of Pittsylvania County. She worked at Craddock & Terry Shoe Corporation where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club and retired from the business office at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was a member of the Odd Fellows Fairview Rebekah Lodge 52 and Fairview United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three sisters, Ruth William Iseman of Lynchburg, Rebecca Frances Shelton of Baltimore, Md., and Pansy Eleanor St. Clair of Lynchburg; several nieces and one great-nephew.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Tom Lesh.
The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to Fairview United Methodist Church, 3039 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving the Shelton family.
Elizabeth Dancy Street
Mrs. Elizabeth Dancy Street, 79, of Richmond, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999.
She is survived by her husband, John R. Street; her daughter, Anne Street of Alexandria; two sisters, Dorothy Driskill and Margaret Lee, both of Lynchburg; two brothers, James Dancy of Kernersville, N.C. and Julian Dancy of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Funeral service are private.
In lieu of lowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 7124 Forest Hill Ave., Suite B., Richmond, VA 23225.
Ruby Thacker Bell
Ruby Thacker Bell, 70, of 4393 Marysville Road, Altavista, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Tillman Collier
Robert Tillman Collier, 65, of Big Island, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Lynchburg July 5, 1933, a son of Elva Abbott Collier Ayers of Big Island and the late Robert Dorsey Collier. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired truck driver.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce C. Layne.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Thomas D. Collier of Bedford; three sisters, Shelby C. Becker of Brandenton, Fla., Violet C. Cassidy of Moneta and Mary Lou C. Robertson of Charlotte, N.C.; a close friend and former wife, Ethel W. Collier; six stepchildren, Robert Goff, Sue Windsor, Warren Goff, Stephen Goff, Ruth Arthur and Hubert Goff; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Lakeside Plaza, Office Bldg. B-#2, 2250 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Kingdom Hall, Jehovah’s Witnesses of Bedford. The family will receive friends following the service.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Bryant Fielder
Bryant Fielder, 73, of Sandy Level, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. Funeral service, 2 p.m., Wednesday Round Pond Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
Richard Henry Ford
Richard Henry Ford, 82, of Roanoke, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 in Roanoke Community Hospital.
Born in Madison Heights, August 25, 1916, he was a son of the late Theodore Madison Ford and Kate Stanley Ford. Mr. Ford was retired from Mack Truck Plant.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Alma F. Crist and two brothers, Howard C. Ford and W. Edward Ford.
Mr. Ford is survived by one sister, Madeline F. Engle of Vinton; four nieces, Nancy F. Ayers of Madison Heights, Katherine E. Kelley of Vinton, Nancy E. Graham of Christiansburg and Kimberly F. McClary of Burke; and one nephew, Jerry Engle of Roanoke.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Rev. Tim Madison.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
James Gordon Gray Sr.
James Gordan Gray, Sr., 81, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Faith Life Baptist Church. Family visitation 7 to 9 p.m., Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Charlie William Jennings
Charlie William Jennings of Nathalie died Sunday. A chapel service will be held at Powell Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Elk Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Hilda Everett Mawyer
LOVINGSTON - Hilda Everett Mawyer, 93, of Rocky Road, Lovingston died Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 1999 in Martha Jefferson Hospital after a very brief illness.
Born Dec. 9, 1905 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. Mawyer and Lucy Harris Mawyer. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Thomas Mawyer on March 12, 1983. She was also preceded in death by seven of her brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Mawyer attended Nelson County Schools and graduated as Valedictorian of her class, attended State Teachers College in Harrisonburg and taught school in Nelson County at Montebello, Shipman and Adial Schools for many years before her marriage.
She was a lifelong member of Adial Baptist Church at Faber.
She is survived by her daughters Priscilla A. Mawyer of Lovingston, Catherine M. Mummau of Faber and Nancy M. Sapp of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Mary M. Dodd of Nellysford along with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today in Adial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Bushong officiating with interment in the church cemetery.
The family suggest that those who wish to make memorial contributions consider the Adial Baptist Church General Fund or the Nelson County Rescue Squad at Faber, Va.
Roger Lee Meeks
Roger Lee Meeks, 53, of Gladys, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Moorman Meeks.
Born in Lynchburg July 8, 1945, he was a son of Howard L. and Beatrice Mitchell Meeks of Lynchburg. Mr. Meeks was retired from Allen-Morrison Sign Company and attended Calvary United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son, Daryl M. Meeks of Gladys and two brothers, Eugene Owen Meeks of Madison Heights and H.L. Meeks of Forest.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winfall with the Rev. Judy Carlson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Ernest William Mitchell
Ernest William Mitchell of 913 Sanhill Drive, Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 14, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Hortense Miller Mitchell for 49 years.
Mr. Mitchell was born July 12, 1924 in Bedford County to the late Herbert L. and Beulah Mitchell. He was a devoted Christian who accepted Christ at an early age. Mr. Mitchell was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church where he served as deacon and was active on various committees. He founded Mitchell Insurance Agency and was an Independent Agent who served his clients faithfully from 1954 until his death. He was a past member of the National Association of Life Underwriters.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Rev. William J. Mitchell, a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and John Sparks, a daughter, Kaye Howard, a grandson, Jonathan Sparks and a granddaughter, Lauren Howard, all of Lynchburg; one brother, Clyde Mitchell and his wife Virginia, two sisters, Clara Garnett and Doris Craig, all of Bedford; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Mitchell of Richmond and Helen Mitchell of Lynchburg; and a devoted secretary of many years, Bettie Bomar of Lynchburg. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. James D. Newman officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Lynchburg Baptist Church, 3031 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24501 or Haran Baptist Church, 7539 Old Bent Mountain Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Maggie Harvey Morris
Mrs. Maggie Harvey Morris of Washington, D.C. departed this life Feb. 11, 1999 after a long illness.
She was born in Campbell County Feb. 15, 1915, the daughter of the late Lee Thomas and Martha Moore Harvey. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cleveland and Lee Harvey; five sisters, Mammie Duiguid, Nannie Kate Duiguid, Mary Ruth Campbell, Betsy Harvey and Hattie Belle Witherspoon. She attended Pilot Mt. Baptist Church and Campbell County public schools.
She is survived by a son, James Edward (Dick) Harvey of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Pope Funeral Home, Forestville, M.D., 301/568-4100).
The family will receive friends from noon until time of funeral.
Courtesy of Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Rubie Wall Neighbors
“Betty”
Rubie Wall Neighbors, 60, of 144 Mountain View Drive, Madison Heights, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Carl F. Neighbors.
She was born October 30, 1938 in Lynchburg. She was an employee of Friedman’s Jewelers and a member of Fairview Christian Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kathy Coleman of Waynesboro and Sherry Barricks of Lynchburg; two sons, Jesse Hartless of Front Royal and Wayne Robertson of Madison Heights; nine grandchildren, Marshall Coleman, Cory Coleman, Leigh Robertson, Zach Robertson, Jessica Hartless, Sarah Hartless, Justin Barricks, Kristin Barricks and Jacob Barricks.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Jan Weston. Entombment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Tom Edward (Buddy) Roach
Tom Edward (Buddy) Roach, 76, departed this life February 15, 1999 at Avante Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Preston and Ella Roach and was a member of Holcomb Rock Baptist church.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted friend, Mary E. Hubbard, five grandchildren, and numerous additional friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence of his niece, Mrs. Bernice Watson at Walnut Hollow Road.
The funeral announcement will appear later.
His remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Betty Scott
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Scott will be conducted Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Jessie Hancock officiating and the Rev. McGlenard Brown, Eulogist. Interment will be in Forest Hill Burial Park. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at 1216 Moseley Drive, Apt. 3 at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home and at other times at 1216 Moseley Drive, Apt. 3.
The services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
William D. Smith
and USA Cemetery. Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.Graveside services for William D. Smith will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Methodist Cemetery, Fourth and Taylor Street with the Rev. Mary Woodruff officiating. The family and friends will assemble at the graveside at 12:45 p.m.
The family will receive friends at Franklin Funeral Home, 317 Fifth Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at 17 McKinley Street and at 228 Kirkley Circle, Forest.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Martin Everette Songer
Martin Everette Songer, 84, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Graveside service, 2 p.m. today, Holy L
Elliott Stokes Ashworth
CHASE CITY - Elliott Stokes Ashworth, 76, of Chase City, widower of Lorene Wilson Ashworth, died Feb. 14, 1999.
He was a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by a daughter, Susan Ashworth of Chase City; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and David Smith of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Nathan and Jennifer Smith of Lynchburg; and four sisters, Helen Inge, Mary Frances Inge, Eleanor Jordon, of Chase City and Margaret Smith of South Hill.
The family will receive friends today 7-8:30 p.m. at Newcomb Allgood Davis Funeral Home, Chase City, where services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. with A.C. Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chase City Rescue Squad, Chase City Volunteer Fire Dept., or a favorite charity.
Ora Kidd Aultice
Ora Kidd Aultice, 92, of Bedford died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Graveside services 11 a.m. today in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Margaret Brooks Bass
Margaret Brooks Bass, 84, of Gladys, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in Sentara Hampton General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter Barksdale Bass, Sr.
Born Aug. 24, 1914 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late John Lawson Brooks and Annie Marshall Brooks.
She was a member of Kedron Baptist Church and a 1931 graduate of Gladys High School, where she was an avid participant in basketball and track.
Mrs. Bass also attended Phillips Business College in Lynchburg.
She is survived by two sons, Walter B. Bass, Jr. and his wife Lou Ann of Gladys and Dr. John M. Bass of South Hill; one daughter, Carolyn Bass Witherspoon and her husband John of Hampton; one brother, Lawson Brooks of Gladys; two sisters, Madeline Wingfield of Lynchburg and Rachel Coates of Radford; seven grandchildren, Jim Witherspoon of Hampton, Elizabeth W. Hubbard and her husband Tim of South Riding, W.B. Bass, III and his wife Dona of Gladys, Leanne Bass of Forest, Allen Bass of Blacksburg, Jay Bass of Christiansburg, and Jeff Bass of Charlottesville; and one great-grandson, Hunter Bass of Gladys.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Guy, and Woodrow Brooks.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 in Kedron Baptist Church by the Rev. Donald Ray Cockes and the Rev. William H. Pollok with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Gladys, from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that those who wish to make memorials consider Citizens Emergency Crew, P. O. Box 158, Gladys, Va. 24554 or the Gladys Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 85, Gladys, Va. 24554.
Ervil Ashby Booth
Ervil Ashby Booth, 83, of Rustburg, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home.
He was the husband of the late Uva Fay Booth.
Born in Campbell County, Sept. 11, 1915, he was a son of the late Otis F. Booth and Lila Mills Booth. Mr. Booth was a self-employed farmer and a member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by one brother, Melvin O. Booth, and three sisters, Gracie Nash, Hazel Goff, and Erma Booth.
Mr. Booth is survived by two sons, Wayne G. Booth and his wife, Louise and James G. Booth and his wife, Barbara all of Rustburg; four brothers, Lyle Booth of Concord, Luther M. Booth and Henry A. Booth, both of Lynchburg, Roy A. Booth of Spout Springs; three sisters, Ethel Harris of Amherst, Ruby Ferguson and Susie Marsh of Appomattox; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church by the Rev. Bob Winston and the Rev. Gary Shelton. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions may consider Concord Rescue Squad, or Rustburg Rescue Squad.
Frederick Whitfield Brightwell
Frederick Whitfield Brightwell, 88, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. He was the son of the late Edgar W. Brightwell and Edna St.John Brightwell.
Frederick was born in Lynchburg on May 16, 1910.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the Corps of Engineers, and also was a retired Virginia State employee.
He is survived by three sisters, Hazel B. Keyes and Mozelle B. Parker of Lynchburg, and Louise B. Clingempeel of Concord.
A private graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Meredith at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Parker at 1111 Glenfield Drive, Lynchburg.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
Robert Edward Callahan
Robert Edward Callahan, 86, of 1730 Harvest Lane, Forest died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Campbell County on Dec. 2, 1912 he was a son of the late John William Callahan and Susan Catherine Hall Callahan and was the husband of Martha Frances Sims Callahan.
Mr. Callahan was a army veteran having served during WW II.
He was a retired superintendent with the J. R. Ford Paving Co. and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Sandra Robertson and her husband Ronnie of Forest; three sons, Jessie Ray Callahan and his wife, Sharon, Robert D. (Donnie) Callahan and his wife Fumiko, Edward M. Sims, Jr. and his wife Juanita all of Forest; three grandchildren, Sherry Dawson, Jessica Callahan, Brandon Robertson and his wife Wendy all of Forest; three sisters, Gracie Sims of Goode, Florence Fisher of Manassas, Verna Francis and her husband Lacy of Evington; two brothers, James (Willie) Callahan and his wife Thelma of Rustburg, Noel Callahan and his wife Pat of Amherst; two sister-in-laws, Roxie Kitchen and her husband Bennie and Lillian Gilchrist.
He was preceded in death by his siblings; Lillie Manuel, Charlie Callahan, Ben Callahan, Johnny Callahan, Jerry Callahan, Baynard Callahan, Minnie Callahan and Ollie Callahan.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Terrace View Union Church with the Rev. David Riley officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and at other times at their home, 2070 Harvest Lane, Forest.
Robert Tillman Collier
Robert Tillman Collier, 65, of Bedford, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford (586-3443).
Brenda R. Daniel
Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda R. Daniel will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Reeves officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home Chapel. The cortege will assemble at 2204 Preston Street.
Community Funeral Home directing.
James G. Gray, Sr.
James G. Gray, Sr., 81, of Blue Ridge, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Sean Richard Marshall
Infant Sean Richard Marshall, son of Sean J. Marshall and Lawan Moore, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Baptist Cemetery, Rev. James Cobbs officiating.
The cortege will assemble at 416 Pulaski Street at 3:15 p.m. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Hilda W. Mawyer
LOVINGSTON - Hilda W. Mawyer, 93, of Rocky Road, Lovingston died Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 1999 in Martha Jefferson Hospital after a very brief illness.
Born Dec. 9, 1905 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. Mawyer and Lucy Harris Mawyer. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Thomas Mawyer on March 12, 1983.
She was also preceded in death by eight of her brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Mawyer attended Nelson County Schools and graduated as Valedictorian of her class, attended State Teachers College in Harrisonburg and taught school in Nelson County at Montebello, Shipman and Adial Schools for many years before her marriage.
She was a lifelong member of Adial Baptist Church at Faber.
She is survived by her daughters Priscilla A. Mawyer of Lovingston, Catherine M. Mammua of Faber and Nancy M. Dodd of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Mary M. Dodd of Nellysford along with five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 at 1 p.m. in Adial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Bushong officiating with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston and all other times at the family residence.
The family suggest that those who wish to make memorial contributions consider the Adial Baptist Church General Fund or the Nelson County Rescue Squad at Faber, Va.
Ruby E. McPhatter
Mrs. Ruby Eastridge McPhatter, 89, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at Mary Washington Hospital.
Born in Creston, N.C., she is survived by her husband of 63 years, Chesley McPhatter, Sr.; one son, Chesley F. McPhatter, Jr. of Madison Heights; two daughters, Barbara M. Kendall and Annette M. Johnson, both of Fredericksburg; two brothers, Joseph E. Eastridge of Fredericksburg, Dewey P. Eastridge of Beaverdam; three sisters, Grace E. Knight of Spotsylvania, Edith E. Payne of Ladysmith, Blanche E. Scherbarth of Milwaukee, Wis.; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of St. Matthias U. M. Church, and a former volunteer for Hotline in Fredericksburg.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 from 7-9 p.m.. at Found & Sons Funeral Home, Fredericksburg.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at Found & Sons Chapel, Fredericksburg at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robey H. Eastridge and the Rev. Steven Bird officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the St. Matthias U. M. Church memorial fund, 426 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, Va., 22405 or the Virginia Special Olympics Area 11, P.O. Box 199, King George, Va., 22485.
John Morris
John Morris of 913 Early Street departed this life Sunday evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Betty Scott
Mrs. Betty Scott, of 955 Randolph Lane, Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Lynchburg.
Born in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late David (Doc) Bolding and the late Estelle Bolding.
Her husband was the late George William Scott.
She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Mrs. Betty Marie Stamps and Mrs. Joyce Ann Stewart, both of Lynchburg; a brother, Thomas Bolding and his wife Alberta of Philadelphia; five grandchildren, Marvin Stamps, and Mrs. Shirley Jackson and her husband, Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, all of Portsmouth, Mrs. Tonya Jones and her husband Troy, and Ravenelle Stewart, III, all of Orlando, Fla., and Ms. Sandy Stewart of Lynchburg; seven great-grandchildren, Miss Ayanna Stamps, Michael Stamps, and Brandy Stamps, all of Gladys, Christopher Stewart of Orlando Fla., Quincey Stewart of Lynchburg, Nathaniel Jackson, III and Jonathan Jackson, both of Portsmouth; one nephew, Larry Bolding of Philadelphia, Pa.; a devoted granddaughter-in-law, Ms. Denise Stamps of Gladys, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, at 2 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Jessie Hancock officiating and the Rev. McGlenard Brown, Eulogist. Interment will be in Forest Hill Burial Park.
She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service.
The cortege will assemble at 1216 Moseley Drive, Apt. 3 at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home and at other times at 1216 Moseley Drive, Apt. 3.
The services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Martin E. Songer
Martin E. Songer, 84, of Bedford passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Marie Blume Wieland
Marie Blume Wieland, 83, of Bedford, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999. Visitation will be today from 4-7 p.m. at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford (586-3443).
Earl Edward Younger
Rev. Earl Edward Younger, 74, of 2737 Zion Road, Gretna, died Sunday morning unexpectedly at his residence. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Ora Kidd Aultice
Ora Kidd Aultice, 92, of Bedford died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. She was the wife of Eldridge C. Aultice for 74 years.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, 586-3443.
Margaret Brooks Bass
Margaret Brooks Bass, 84, of Route 1, Gladys, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in Sentara Hampton General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys, is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Wilson Bramham
Joseph Wilson Bramham of Milford, Del., passed away Feb. 12, 1999 at his residence of heart failure. Cremation services for Amherst are incomplete.
Robert Callahan
Robert Callahan, 86, of 2070 Harvest Lane, Forest, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999. Diuguid Waterlick Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Jean Rucker Daniel
In the stillness of the night, the welcoming voice of our heavenly father called to rest our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and beloved friend, Brenda Jean Rucker Daniel. After a lengthy illness, she departed this life Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born June 1, 1947 in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late William R. Rucker and the late Harriette Emma Tapley Rucker. She was employed by Central Virginia Training Center for 23 years. She was also a member of White Rock Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn a husband, Charles Duvall Daniel of Capital Heights, Md.; two loving sisters, Julie Scott and Alice Monroe of Lynchburg; three loving daughters, Nina, Kim, and Kina Daniel, and one step-son Tim Jackson all of Lynchburg. Five wonderful grandchildren Khalil, Zachary, Dhakiya, Shakiera, and Taylor, all of Lynchburg. A very loving and devoted friend Mr. Frank E. Anderson and son-in-law Frank E. Tucker and a host of very dear relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 3 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Reeves officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
The cortege will assemble at 2204 Preston Street. Community Funeral Home directing.
Jacob Ryan Feinman
Jacob Ryan Feinman, born Nov. 29, 1998 of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville.
His parents are Paul J. Feinman and Paula J. Ryan of Lynchburg. He is the grandson of Thomas J. Ryan and Nancy T. Ryan of Newton, Mass., and Mrs. Edward R. Feinman of Lynchburg and the late Edward R. Feinman. He is also survived by his great-grandmother, Zelda T. Oppleman, a sister, Emma R. Feinman and a brother Matthew R. Feinman all of Lynchburg.
A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 at 1 p.m.
Friends and family will be received on today, Feb. 14, 1999, between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Whitten Park Avenue Chapel, and on Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 at 1225 Sarah Lynch Place after the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to benefit the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the UVA Health Sciences Center, Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, Va. 22908.
Edward Thomas (Ted) Hapgood
Edward Thomas (Ted) Hapgood, 85, of 2448 Hawthorne Road, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He is the husband of Ruth Sweetser Hapgood.
Born in Wallingford, Conn., May 4, 1913, he was the son of the late William Henry Hapgood and Alice LaDow Hapgood.
He graduated from the Albany Academy, Albany N.Y. in 1931 and earned his BA in English from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. in 1935. During World War II he served his country in the Pacific Theatre as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was a Sales Representative for Yeardley of London and a Sales Representative for, and, subsequently, General Manager of Old Dominion Box Co. For 24 years, until his retirement in 1985, he served in several positions with C.B. Fleet Co., including its President/C.E.O. and Chairman of the Board.
Characteristic of his passion for helping others, Ted was active in a number of state and community associations and committees. He was past president of the Greater Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce and past chairman of the Virginia Manufacturers’ Association. He served on the boards of the Piedmont Heart Association, Legal Aid Society, the Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care, the Board of Overseers of Lynchburg College, the President’s Advisory Board of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, the Advisory Committee of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, the United Way of Central Virginia where he was campaign chairman in 1978. He had been an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
He was an avid children’s story teller and at the urging of his children, wrote and published “The Adventures of Gideon”, a collection of original stories about a personable bug, his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Ted is survived by three children, Edward T. (Tim) Hapgood, Jr. and his wife Helen, of Sunapee, N.H., Sue Satterfield and her husband Bob, of Wintergreen, Va. and Nancy Hapgood of Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Alice Howard of Darien, Conn.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ted Hapgood Scholarship Fund, C.B. Fleet Co., 4615 Murray Place, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 or the Bill Dabney Memorial Fund, E. C. Glass Athletic Dept., 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Whitten Park Ave. Chapel is serving Mr. Hapgood’s family.
Susie Frances Harris
Susie Frances Harris, 74, of 3632 Putnam Street died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Moorman Cox and Myrtle Lee Hall Cox and was the widow of Robert L. Harris, Sr.
Mrs. Harris was retired from the Pettyjohn Shoe Factory and was a member of Evington United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her children; Robert L. Harris, Jr. and his wife Joan of Rustburg, Virginia H. Smith of Lynchburg, Ethel H. Rivers and her husband Frederick of Clarksville, Tenn. and Jimmy Granville of St. Joseph, Mo.; four sisters, Ruby Alice Walden of Evington, Nannie Smith of Gladys, Elizabeth Barley of Altavista and Betty Jean Adkins of Evington. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday in Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with Dr. Wayne Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 2-4 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Inez Moore Inge
Inez Moore Inge, 93, of South Boston, died Feb. 13, 1999 at the Woodview.
She is survived by a son, Douglas B. Inge of Nathalie.
Funeral services Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Dan River Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home today from 7-8:30 p.m.
Sue Brooke Pruett Jenks
Sue Brooke Pruett Jenks, 81, of Lynchburg died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the wife of Carroll Charles Jenks of Lynchburg.
Born in King & Queen County, Oct. 22, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Silas W. and Susie Barefoot Pruett. Mrs. Jenks was retired from the office of Dr. William Riggins and was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Robert W. Jenks and his wife, Hayla of Franktown, Colo.; two daughters, Carol J. Wilson and her husband Sam of Lynchburg and Connie J. Sanders and her husband Dixon of Forest; one brother, Lewis Pruett and his wife, Marie of Richmond; seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.
One sister, Mary P. Bahen; one brother, John Pruett and a son-in-law, Robert C. Ware, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Grover Putnam and Dr. Maurice T. McCarthy, Jr. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her daughter Carol, 108 Eisenhower Dr., Lynchburg.
The family requests those who wish to make memorial contributions consider Campbell County Rescue Squad.
Edmund L. Johnson
Funeral services for Edmund L. Johnson will be conducted Tuesday, at 3 p.m. from the New Vine Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Johnson officiating.
His remains will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. until time of the funeral.
Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the church.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Frank Watts Jones
GLADSTONE - Frank Watts Jones, 56, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Feb. 7, 1943 in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Albert Franklin and Annie Tyree Jones. He attended Bethel Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, Mark Anthony Jones of Manteo, N. C.; two daughters, Kimberly Carwile and husband, Dewey, and Shelia Davis and husband Paul, both of Gladys; three sisters, Evelyn Campbell of Amherst, Clara Hudson and husband, Billy and Viola Cox and husband John, both of Gladstone; one brother, Dorman Jones and wife Patricia of Gladstone, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dave Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Mineral Springs Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Driskill Funeral Chapel and other times at the residence of Viola Cox.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gladstone Rescue Squad.
Betty Arthur Mayberry
Betty Arthur Mayberry, 70, of 419 Grove Street, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at her home. She was the wife of the late Ernest W. Mayberry.
Born June 9, 1928 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Christine Mitchell Arthur of Lynchburg and the late James Essex Arthur.
In addition to her husband and father, she was preceded in death by a sister, June Adkins.
In addition to her mother, Betty is survived by a sister, Nancy Arthur Colbert and her husband, Donald of Annapolis, Md.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park View United Methodist Church.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Scott
Mrs. Betty Scott, of 955 Randolph Lane, Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Lynchburg.
Born in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late David (Doc) Bolding and the late Estelle Bolding. Her husband was the late George William Scott. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Mrs. Betty Marie Stamps and Mrs. Joyce Ann Stewart, both of Lynchburg; a brother, Thomas Bolding and his wife Alberta of Philadelphia; five grandchildren, Marvin Stamps, and Mrs. Shirley Jackson and her husband, Rev. Nathaniel Jackson, all of Portsmouth, Mrs. Tanya Jones and her husband Troy, and Rayvenelle Stewart, III, all of Orlando, Fla., and Ms. Sandy Stewart of Lynchburg; seven great-grandchildren, Miss Ayanna Stamps, Michael Stamps, and Brandy Stamps, all of Gladys, Christopher Stewart of Orlando Fla., Quincey Stewart of Lynchburg, Nathaniel Jackson, III and Jonathan Jackson, both of Portsmouth; one nephew, Larry Bolding of Philadelphia, Pa.; a devoted granddaughter-in-law, Ms. Denise Stamps of Gladys, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Betty Marie Stamps, 1216 Moseley Drive, Apt. 3, Lynchburg.
The funeral announcement will appear later. Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
William D. (Biggie) Smith
William D. (Biggie) Smith departed this life Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Washington, D.C. after a long illness.
He was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Lynchburg, the son of the late James A. and Laura Bolden Smith.
He is survived by a son, Clarence Smith of Patterson, N.J.; two brothers, Wilson R. Smith and wife Marie of Forest and Calvin K. L. Smith of Lynchburg; a sister Elaine Johnson of Lynchburg and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The family will receive friends at 228 Kirkley Circle, Forest, Va. and 17 McKinley Street, Lynchburg.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Marian Jackson Vaughn
Marian Jackson Vaughn, 82, died Wednesday at Caritas Medical Center.
She was a native of Lynchburg, a retired traffic clerk for Wave-3 where she worked for 26 years, and a Presbyterian.
Survivors include a niece and nephew, Phillipa A. Smith and William J. Allen, Jr. and friends; Bob and Edna Rohleder, both of whom cared for her.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heady-Willhite-Ballard Funeral Home, Middletown, Ky. Burial will be Monday, 2 p.m. in Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg.
Memorial gifts should be given to charity.
Clyde Francis Walthall
Clyde Francis Walthall, 74, of Route 2, Evington, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in Avante at Lynchburg. He was a husband of the late Janie Cross Walthall.
Born Feb. 4, 1925 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Carrie Francis Walthall. He was a member of the Altavista Church of Christ and a retired employee of Norfolk Southern Railway.
He is survived by one son, Steven C. Walthall of Madison Heights; one brother, Addison Walthall of Gladys; and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Altavista Church of Christ from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1999. The funeral service will follow at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Lory Brafford and Ray Eure. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kedron Baptist Church Cemetery in Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P. O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, is in charge of the arrangements.
James Edmond Worsham
James Edmond Worsham, 69, of 12608 Rockford School Road, Gretna, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 at his home.
Born Dec. 6, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Edmond and Allie Lane Worsham. He was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church in Maryland and a self-employed paint contractor.
He is survived by two daughters, Rosemarie Roby and Susan Frances Smith, both of Lothian, Md.; three grandchildren; two aunts, Louise Crews of Gretna and Virginia Ruth Linskey of Arlington; two nephews, Gary Adriani and Mark Adriani, both of Maryland; three cousins, Kaye Crews, Clay Crews, and Butch Crews; and many friends and family members.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Brown Wright
Dorothy Brown Wright, 82, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 at Jefferson Park Center.
Born in Buckingham County, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Lucretia Brown. She was the wife of the late Millard Wright.
Survivors include her daughters, Katherine Jackson, Emma Day, Edna Wright and Glenna Jordan; one brother, Luke Brown and his wife Estelle. Her beloved grandchildren, Curtis Wright and his wife Kim, Charles Day, Jr., Ramona Patrick and Eduardo Jordon; two sisters-in-law, Blanche Roach, Martha Boulware and a host of other relatives and friends.
We give thanks to God for her life and she will be remembered with love and affection by her family.
A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, at 2 p.m. from the Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James E. Johnson officiating. The family is receiving friends at 525 Park Lane.
Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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