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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Mayme Driskill Atkinson
Mayme Driskill Atkinson, 95, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Howard Stanley Atkinson.
Mrs. Atkinson was born Aug. 3, 1903 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Daniel Armistead Driskill and Nannie Bell Driskill. She was born and raised in Lynchburg then moved to Mount Holly, N.J. where she worked for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Co., retiring with 42 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. After retirement she moved to North Redington Beach, Fla. She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Burlington, N.J. and the Cornerstone Community Church in St. Petersburg, Fla.
She is survived by a step-daughter, Frances Adams of Beverly, N.J.; a niece, Marynette Burnett and her husband, Joseph of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Driskill and Mrs. Margurite “Rita” Driskill of Lynchburg, several nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends in Lynchburg, N.J. and Fla. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Burlington, N.J.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 335 Stacy Street, Burlington, N.J. 08016 or Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave., North, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33710.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Danny A. Beard
Danny A. Beard, 65, of Rustburg, died Friday at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.
Richard (Goose) Braxton
Graveside services for Richard (Goose) Braxton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from Christian Aid Cemetery, Amherst with the Rev. J.L. Sandidge officiating. The cortege will assemble at 166 Washington Street, Amherst at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home and other times at 166 Washington Street, Amherst.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Helen Toler Clarke
Helen Toler Clarke of 3395 Mt. Olivet Road, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at her residence.
Born Jan. 26, 1918 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Hughie Charles Toler and Ruth Wilson Toler. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olivet Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rexford C. Clarke; two brothers, Raymond Toler, Hugh C. Toler both of Lynchburg, five nephews and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley T. Marsh.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services Chapel by the Rev. Jim Alsop. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite #2, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
Colonel Theodore L. Cooper
Colonel Theodore L. Cooper, 81, of Roanoke, passed away February 18, 1999. Memorial service, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Saunders Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home.
Madolyn Rutledge Cunningham
WEBER CITY — Madolyn R. Cunningham, 75, of Weber City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Cunningham was born in Washington County, April 6, 1923, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Pearle Smith Rutledge. She was a retired bank manager with Sovran and Nations Banks.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virginia State Trooper Clifford G. Cunningham, three sisters and four brothers.
Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her very beloved friend and companion, Jack DeBusk, Damascus; two daughters, Martha “Marti” Whitt, Weber City and Glenda Thompson, Clarksville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Donna Mountcastle-Adams, Jerel Mountcastle, Julia Whitt and C.J. Whitt; two great-grandchildren, Patrick Adams and Amanda Adams; two sisters, Virginia Adams and Joan Dean both of Damascus and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of her daughter, Marti Whitt.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home by the Rev. Robert Thornton. Burial will be in the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Samuel Francis Davis
Samuel Francis Davis, 59, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Penhook, died Wednesday in the Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
Samuel Judson Fielder
Samuel Judson Fielder, 79, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Fielder. Arrangements incomplete, Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Mary Wilmouth Ford
Mrs. Mary Wilmouth Ford, 90, of Halifax, died Thursday. Graveside services at 11 a.m. today, Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Angelina Deloris Higuchi
Angelina Deloris Higuchi, 72, of 612 Partridge Creek Road, Amherst, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at her home. Whitten Monelison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Allen Pollard
Allen Pollard of 900 Federal Street, Apt. #6, was called from labor to rest on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, March 26, 1922, he was the son of the late James Pollard and Lillian Pollard Johnson. He was the stepson of John Johnson of Washington, D.C. He was the husband of the late Lillian Scott Pollard.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Allen Wright of Santa Ana, Calif. and Kenneth Jackson of Lynchburg; six step children, Sharlene Turner, Gilberta Waller, Margaret Moorman, Mary Tucker, James Spinner and Vincent Spinner all of Lynchburg; three foster sons, Jesse Morgan of Silver Springs, Md., Larry and Dwayne Morgan of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, six cousins, M. Preston Jones of Madison Heights, Marvin G. Massie of Austin, Texas, Veronica M. Penick of Greenbelt, Md., Cynthia M. Dixon of Hyattsville, Md., Crystal Belle Harris of Lynchburg and Edith Jones of Monroe and a host of friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Artemus Dixon officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery. The family and friends will assemble at 411 Polk Street.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Eunice Norvell Purvis
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Eunice Norvell Purvis, 83, of Arlington, Texas and formerly of Charlottesville, died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 1999 in Arlington.
Born May 21, 1915 at Red Hill “Albemarle County”, a daughter of the late Olie S. Norvell and Lelia Mawyer Norvell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Banks Purvis on Feb. 27, 1968. She was a member of Lake Arlington Baptist Church and a former member of Jefferson Park Baptist Church in Charlottesville.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra P. Young and husband, Tom of Arlington; two sons, Willie B. Purvis and wife, Bonnie of Mission Viego, Calif. and Douglas H. Purvis and wife, Prisella of Houston, Texas; a sister, Lois Norvell Wheeler of Keswick; six grandchildren, Kristi, Kevin, Kathryn, Mark, Matthew and Horace; two great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Danny.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with the Rev. Jeff Riddle officiating with interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Lovingston.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Louise Ware Reynolds
Louise Ware Reynolds died Friday morning, Feb. 26, 1999 at Virginia Hospital. Henderson Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Sullivan Schultze
Virginia Lee Sullivan Schultze, 68, of 1120 Ashley Drive, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Ernest Henry Schultze.
Born in Baltimore, Md., she was a daughter of the late Lewis Kenneth Sullivan and Margaret Mae Bell Sullivan. Mrs. Schultze attended the Lutheran Church and was a retired registered nurse.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Anthony Schultze of Waukegan, Ill. and Michael Brian Schultze of Waldorf, Md.; a brother, Lewis K. Sullivan Jr. of Oxford, Md. and a sister, Martha Ellen Salvador of Turlock, Calif.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. John Herman. Burial will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Appalachian Project, 322 Crab Orchard Road, Lancaster, Ky. 40446 or the Phoenix Society, 11 Rust Hill Road, Levittown, Pa. 19056.
Walter Roger Spinner
Walter Roger Spinner of Big Island, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in University of Virginia.
Born Feb. 13, 1954, he was the son of Mrs. Louise D. Spinner and the late Walter C. Spinner.
In addition to his mother, his former wife, Barbara Spinner; two sons, Craig Banks and Steven Stranbridge and one stepdaughter, Tomica Smith survive him. Also three sisters, Peggy Douglas, Darlene Spinner and Nancy Calloway; two brothers, Billy J. Spinner and wife, Estelle and Jimmy W. Spinner and wife, Sharon and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Stallings officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Gertrude Field Stovall
Gertrude Field Stovall, 92, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 in the Mentow Baptist church Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Nickelston and the Rev. D.J. Waynes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Central Virginia Inc., P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, Va. 24505.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Michael Scott Turner
Funeral services for Michael Scott Turner, 21, of Monroe, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today by Pastor Ken Payne at Whitten Monelison Chapel with interment to follow in El Bethel U.M. Church Cemetery, Allwood.
Scott was born April 15, 1977 in Lynchburg, son of James R. (Jimmie) and Naomi Turner. He was employee of Davis H. Elliott, Co., Inc. and was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his girlfriend, two sisters and brothers-in-law, three brothers and sisters-in-law, 11 nieces and nephews, five aunts and many beloved cousins and friends.
Doris Hudson Wiesener
Doris Hudson Wiesener, 75, of 258 Mountain View Drive, Madison Heights, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Monroe, March 8, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Albert and Janie Garrett Hudson. She was married to W.B. “Bill” Wiesener and was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monore.
She and her husband lived in Spencer, N.C. for a number of years, where she was active in a number of political, local and civic affairs.
Doris was a member of the Jack A. Hutchins American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as Secretary-Treasurer, a member of the International Association of Machinists Auxiliary, President of the Spencer Junior Woman’s Club and President of the Salisbury Credit Women’s Breakfast Club for two years.
Doris was a bookkeeper for Rowan’s Drug Company in Salisbury before moving to Atlanta, Ga. in 1962, where she was a Statistical Analyst Clerk in the central accounting office for the Georgia Marble Company before retiring and moving back to Va. in 1984.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth H. Bellegia, Virginia H. McCord and Beatrice H. Mills.
In addition to her husband, Doris is survived by two brothers, John A. “Chief” Hudson of Lynchburg and Curtis Calvin Hudson of Waterloo, N.Y.; three sisters, Odell H. Candler of Silver Spring, Md., Irene H. Neal of Hickory, N.C. and Marie H. Bibb of Madison Heights. There were no children, but a number of nieces and nephews she dearly loved.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Glynn Coleman. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the First Baptist Church of Monroe.
Gladys Irene Almond
Gladys Irene Almond, 75, of 83 Leesville Hill Road, Evington, formerly of Spout Spring, died Thursday morning, Feb. 25, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Irene was born in Appomattox County, March 7, 1923, a daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary Bertha Ferguson Almond. She was a homemaker, a member of Spout Spring Baptist Church and a retired employee of Appomattox Garment Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Margaret A. Martin, Alice A. Mayhew and a brother, Dewey C. Almond.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Virginia A. Smith of Appomattox and her brother, Twyman B. Almond of Evington and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Victor Nas and the Rev. Maurice T. McCarthy Jr. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arnold Meredith Arthur
Arnold Meredith Arthur, 88, of Coleman Falls, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Oakwood Manor from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born Dec. 22, 1910 in Bedford County, a son of the late Allie Van Arthur and Lucie Inge Arthur. He was the husband of Eva B. Arthur of Coleman Falls.
He is survived by two stepdaughters, Grace Ann McNeely of Coleman Falls and Betty Lou Lipscomb of Forest; a niece, Marian Dudley of Md.; a great niece, Allison Abrahamson of Chicago, Ill.; three great nephews, Kevin Dudley of Md., Barry Arthur and Phillip Arthur both of Forest; two step grandsons, Wayne Sale of Ga. and Charles McNeely of Coleman Falls; one step granddaughter, Cindy Arrington of Lynchburg and two step great-granddaughters, Sonya Woodworth and Chasity Carter both of Amherst.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step grandson, Larry Lipscomb; a nephew, Frank W. Arthur Jr.; a sister, Elvyn Arthur and three brothers, Frank Arthur Sr., Kelley Arthur and Harold Arthur.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends anytime at the residence on Walker Road, Coleman Falls.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Richard (Goose) Braxton
Richard (Goose) Braxton of Rt. 1, Box 241, Amherst, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home.
Born in Amherst, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace Braxton Toliver.
He leaves to cherish his memory seven brothers and sisters, Charles H. Braxton, Bobby Braxton, Preston Eugene Braxton, Mrs. Katy Spinner, Ms. Catherine Braxton and Mrs. Georgia Douglas all of Amherst and Ms. Helen Braxton of Washington, D.C. and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Eugene Braxton, 166 Washington Street, Amherst.
The funeral announcement will appear later.
His remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Lyle William Carroll
Lyle William Carroll, 90, of Forest, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Nannie Franklin Carroll.
Born in Campbell County, June 24, 1908, he was a son of the late Charlie and Addie Neighbors Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a member of Brookhill Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Maddox of Amherst; two sons, George Carroll of Lynchburg and Kenneth Carroll of Forest; one brother, Russell Carroll of Baltimore, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Wes Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ruth Jones Carter
Mrs. Ruth Jones Carter of 1902 Grace Street, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home.
Born in Beaver Dam, Va., she was the daughter of the late Isaac William Jones and Emily Nelson Jones. She was a teacher in Bedford County Public Schools for many years. Mrs. Carter was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church where she served for several years as a deaconess before she became inactive and was placed on the Deaconess Emeritus Board and she was also a member of MW & MWA.
A granddaughter, Melissa Carter; a great-grandson and many other relatives and friends survive her.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Haywood Robinson Jr. officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Margaret Virginia Conner
Margaret Virginia Conner of Vernon Hill, died Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home, burial in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of Christ Cemetery.
Edith Margaret Crawford
Edith Margaret Crawford, 84, of Lynchburg, formerly of Pearisburg, passed away Feb. 24, 1999 in Avante Nursing Home.
Mrs. Crawford was born Nov. 13, 1914 in Maben, W.Va. and was a daughter of the late Jim and Sadie Dula and was also preceded in death by her husband, Kennis A. Crawford. Mrs. Crawford was a retired employee of Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg, a member of the Pearisburg Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star in Pearisburg.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by one son, Kennis R. Crawford and wife, Joy of Keysville; one daughter, Kendra Crawford of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Scott Crawford, Deirdre Ferrell, J. Paul Hurt, Sceauncia Hurt; five great-grandchildren, one sister, Dorothy Cox and husband, Evleston of Vinton and one brother, John Dual and wife, Frances of Seaford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Feb. 27, 1999 at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Grey Smith officiating with entombment following at the Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the Givens Funeral Home with an Eastern Star service at 8 p.m.
James R. (Bookie) Everett
James R. Everett, also known to this family and friends as “Bookie”, departed this life Wed. Feb. 24, 1999 at his residence in Lynchburg.
Born in Bedford County, April 25, 1924, he was the son of the late Loxley and Ethel Everett. He served on the Deacon Board of St. Paul Baptist Church and was a very active church member. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a retired Federal Police Officer for the Federal Government.
James was a loving husband to the late Clearice Dickerson Everett as well as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Leroy O. and Ann. W. Everett of Silver Spring, Md.; three daughters, Oleatha C. Bethea Eva Everett and Michelle Hogan; eight grandchildren, Camesha and Dianne Everett, Michael, Christopher and Crystal Bethea, Sharone Everett and Robert and Legen Hogan; two great-grandchildren, JeJuan Everett and Alijah Everett; three sisters and their husbands, Ethel and John Marsh, Edna and Walter Spann and Arthelia and James Woods and two aunts, Hattie Austin and Alice Everett.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at St. Paul Baptist Church. The Rev. Harland Brown will be officiating and interment will be at the church cemetery.
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 the family will receive friends at the Everett’s residence located at 2123 Westerly Drive and later that evening the wake will be held from 7-8 p.m. at Community Funeral Home, 909 Fifth Street, 847-7775.
Roy McCabe Foster
Roy McCabe Foster, 71, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, 586-3443.
James Briscoe Henry
Mr. James Briscoe “Moody” Henry of Charlotte Court House, died Saturday in Baltimore, Md.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bertha Foster of Victoria; four brothers, Joseph and Wirt Henry of Washington, D.C. and Murray and Samuel Henry of Baltimore, Md. and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Roanoke Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House with interment in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House.
Hazel Wilson Marsico
Hazel Wilson Marsico, 82, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born Sept. 7, 1916 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Cornelius Wilson and Anie Mae Newman Wilson. She was a retired employee of Green’s Drug Store, a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, the Ann Douglas Circle, the Friendship Bible Class and the Tuesday Club. Her husband was the late Robert E. (Tony) Marsico.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Laura M. and Gregory Burnette, Lynch Station; a brother, Victor Wilson, Bedford; three sisters, Nena Leftwich, Edna Musgrove, Ruth Cundiff all of Bedford.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford by the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglas Jr. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the Bedford Lifesaving Crew or the Main Street United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Raymond J. McGlade
Raymond John McGlade, 75, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Dr. Rosemarie Morecock McGlade.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, 1999 in Greenwood Memorial Park, Richmond.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mary Katherine Hannah Mitchell
Mary Katherine Hannah Mitchell, 87, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Lipes and Louise Glassman; a granddaughter, Mary Ruth Brewbaker.
She is survived by a brother, J.T. Hannah; daughters, Betty Foster and husband, Lewis, Elva Foust and husband, Leonard; special friend, Maude St. Clair; granddaughters, Kathy Huffman and husband, Noel, Pam Foust, Jane Beckner and husband, Jay, Ann Marie Parks and husband, Eric; grandsons, Mike Foster and Lew Foster Jr., 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at the Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle with the Rev. Thomas Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of Maude St. Clair, New Castle.
Eleanor Baker Moorefield
Eleanor Baker Moorefield, 68, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of the late Neville Moorefield.
Mrs. Moorefield was born Aug. 22, 1930 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Clarence Baker and the late Ethel Baker. She was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and a Medication Aide at Central Virginia Training Center.
She is survived by two sisters, Violet B. Dodson and her husband, Alex of Chapel Hill, N.C. and Pearl B. Arthur of Newport News; a brother, Kelso S. Baker and his wife, Vera of Sewickley, Pa.; an aunt, Margaret Sandidge of Washington, D.C.; three sisters-in-law, Virginia M. Willowby of North Augusta, S.C., Evelyn Moorefield of Rustburg and Sally T. Moorefield of Altavista, many nieces and nephews and several cousins.
A funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Carl Burger officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Gladys Hamlett Raby
Mrs. Gladys Hamlett Raby, 81, of 1818 Langhorne Sq., died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Born in Pittslyvania County December 4, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Taylor Hamlett and Lizzie Moon Hamlett and was the widow of Ernest Keith Raby.
Mrs. Raby was a retired medical assistant with Dr. Echols medical practice, a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her son, Don Raby and his wife, Kathy of Bedford; a brother, Gilmore Hamlett and his wife, Christine of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Donald Thomas Raby of Lynchburg, Lisa R. Edmunds and her husband, Paul of Forest and a devoted friend, Dorothy King of Lynchburg.
A memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Diuguid Rivermont Chapel by the Rev. James D. Newman.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association.
George Edward Saunders Jr.
George Edward Saunders Jr., 62, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Mrs. Helen Craddock Saunders.
George was born in Piney River, Feb. 5, 1937. He was the son of the late George E. Saunders Sr. and Lucy Thacker Saunders. George was a member of the Lynchburg Hill Cats Booster Club and the Lynchburg Home Builders Association. George worked as a contractor salesman with Lowe’s and was a member of Forest United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mary Spencer and husband, Eric Otto Sandland of Richmond; two sons, John Vernon Saunders of Los Angeles, Calif., Christopher Bryan and wife, Suzanne Thompson Saunders of Charlottesville; one brother, Melvin Thaxton Saunders of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Linda Saunders Dodd of Nellysford; two grandchildren, Joshua Spencer Sandland and Madison Caroline Sandland both of Richmond.
A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Kathy B. Gochenour and the Rev. William R. Fisher at Virginia Memorial Park on Saturday at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Virginia Sullivan Schultze
Virginia S. Schultze, 68, of Ashley Drive, Lynchburg, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Timberlake Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Jacob Clabern St. John
BROOKNEAL — Jacob Clabern (Jack) St. John, 65, of 2850 Mt. Carmel Road, died Wednesday night, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Frances Hammock St. John.
He was born in Charlotte County, Jan. 11, 1934, son of the late Tom St. John and Essie Trent St. John. He was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, an Army veteran and a retired employee of Nash Timber Co.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Wayne Ellington of Gladys, Ruby and Kirk Davis of Gladys; four grandchildren, Brian Woosley, Dustin Davis, Clay Ellington, Christopher Davis all of Gladys; three sisters, Ramona Bomar of Nathalie, Joyce Seamster of Naruna, Sally Pannell of Phenix.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret St. John; a brother, William St. John; two sisters, Florence Harris and Mary Alice Davis.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert Berghuis with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Henderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Michael (Scott) Turner
Michael (Scott) Turner went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 after a long illness. Scott was the son of James R. (Jimmie) and Naomi Turner of Monroe.
In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his girlfriend, Stacy Carter; his sisters, April Fix and her husband, Stuart and Dawn Massie and her husband, Tommy; his brothers, Doug Turner and his wife, Sally and Mark Turner and his wife, Pam all of Monroe and Jay Turner and his wife, Cindy of Amherst. He had 11 nieces and nephews, William Fix, Casey Turner, Megan Tyree, Travis Tyree, Jessica Turner, Aaron Turner, Ellis Turner, Sarah Turner, Jordan Turner, Luke Turner and Jarrett Massie. In addition, he is also survived by five aunts and many beloved cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Ken Payne at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitten Monelison Chapel. Burial will follow in El Bethel Cemetery, Allwood.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family suggests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Crohn’s Foundation, 901 King Street, Suite 101, Alexandria, Va. 22314 or the New Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund, 2209 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, Monroe, Va. 24574.
Doris Hudson Wiesener
Doris Hudson Wiesener, 75, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
Randolph Lee Almond
Randolph Lee Almond, 56, of Sandston, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999.
Mr. Almond is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Almond; daughters, Kathryn and her husband, Jamie Boothe and Karen Almond; one brother, Billy A. Almond and four grandchildren, Ashely, Ryan, Jordan and Olivia Boothe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Samuel and Maggie Lee Almond.
He was the owner of Richmond Grading and Utilities for 25 years. He was also a member of the Sandstone Moose Lodge.
Chapel services will be conducted at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., at 11 a.m. today. Burial will be in Washington Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
Geneva Creasy Bennett
Geneva Creasy Bennett, 71, of 416 Amherst Avenue, Altavista, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital She was the wife of the late James (Jim) A. Bennett.
Born June 6, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late George Creasy and Mamie Robertson Creasy. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Burlington Glass Mills.
She is survived by three sons, James D. Bennett and his wife, Karen of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Steven Rex Bennett and his wife, Donna of Monroe, and Ronald David Bennett and his wife, Catherine of Smyrna, Ga.; two brothers, Ollie Creasy of Hollywood, Fla., and Everett Creasy of Hialeah, Fla.; one sister, Verleane Johnston of Brundridge, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Robert, Diana, Jay, Amanda, Michael and Nicholas; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Tyler.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 in Central Baptist Church by the Dr. R. James Rogers. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 8 p.m. today and other times at the residence.
The family suggest that those wishing to make memorials consider the Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 387, Altavista, Va. 24517 or the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Gloria M. Butterfield
Gloria M. Butterfield, 75, formerly of Winchester, Mass. and Camden, Maine, died Feb. 16, 1999 after a long illness. She had been residing most recently with her son Thomas Butterfield in Lynchburg.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., June 4, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Charles Edgerton Mayette Sr. and Lillian (Slaby) Mayette of St. Paul, Minn. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1944 where she studied Political Science, later she earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Boston State College and received a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Secondary Reading from Boston University. She taught in the Boston area and at Northern Virginia Community College.
She was active in the Mount Holyoke Alumni Clubs of Winchester and in Maine, taking on the position of club president. She volunteered in several literacy programs, had a keen interest in politics, was an excellent cook and regularly played bridge. She enjoyed the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle and was an avid reader.
She married Lloyd G. Butterfield on July 13, 1946, a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy, whose career took them to upstate N. Y., Calif., N.J., Va., Japan, Ill. and Mass.
She leaves her brother, Charles Mayette of Peoria, Ariz.; four children, Stephen C. Butterfield of Harvard, Mass., Thomas T. Butterfield of Lynchburg, John L. Butterfield of Herndon and Julia B. Cavacco of Deerfield, Mass. and seven grandchildren. She also leaves an uncle, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Whitten Funeral Home, Lynchburg, handled the arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to Mount Holyoke College, Class of ‘44, 50 College Street, South Hadley, Mass. 01075-1486.
Yuell Conway Coleman Sr.
Mr. Yuell Conway Coleman Sr., 74, of Goldsboro, Md., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at V.A. Hospital of Baltimore.
Born Jan. 21, 1925 in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Alma Frances Roach Coleman. He was the husband of Margaret Ellen (Dixon) Coleman who preceded him in death on Aug. 15, 1994. He moved to the area in 1953 from Lynchburg and was a self-employed mason retiring in 1983. He served in the Navy at Normandy during WWII and two tours during the Vietnam Era, also served with the C.B.’s attached with the U.S. Navy, life member of both the Caroline Memorial V.F.W. Post #7937 and D.A.V. #3.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Yuell C. Coleman Jr. of Ohio; three daughters, Linda Coleman of Baltimore, Md., Ellen Jane Goff and Kathie Joe Coleman both of Goldsboro, Md.; one brother, Herbert Coleman of Salem, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at the Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, Md. Interment will be in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Md.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at the funeral home.
James R. Everett
James R. Everett of 2123 Westerly Drive, departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at his residence. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Cora Wilkerson Fitzgerald
Cora Wilkerson Fitzgerald, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Tucker F. Fitzgerald of 64 years.
Born May 25, 1915 in Green County, she was a daughter of the late Wesley Jack and Fannie E. Madison Wilkerson. She was a retired employee of Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation of which she was a member of the Quarter Century Club. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church and the Loyal Sons and Daughters Sunday School class.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by a son and his wife, Brad L. and Linda D. Fitzgerald of Lynchburg; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda F. and Harlan (Butch) Thorp and Virginia F. and Bill Hubbard all of Forest; a brother, Frank G. Wilkerson of Lynchburg; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Wood of Charlottesville and Gertie M. Lancaster of Brunswick, Md.; four grandchildren, Robbie E. Fitzgerald, Chad A. Duff, Robin D. Fritz all of Lynchburg and Sheri L. Simonelli of San Antonio, Texas; two step grandchildren, Suzanne L. Hubbard of Lynchburg and Stephanie L. Wade of Richmond and four great-grandchildren, Michael E. Simonelli, Dylan A. Duff, David P. Simonelli and Kirk B. Fritz Jr. and one step great-grandchild, Isabella B. Wade.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Fairview Christian Church with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider Commission on Aging or the Loyal Sons and Daughters Sunday School Class at Fairview Christian Church.
Roy McCabe Foster
Roy McCabe Foster, 71, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Martha Louise Hall
Martha L. Hall, 70, of Rt. 5, Lynchburg, died Wednesday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Spring Hill Cemetery by Pastor Charlie Harbin. Whitten Park Avenue in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Paul Huntington
Joseph Paul Huntington, 67, of 213 Ashmont Ct., died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at his home. He was the husband of Wilma Skinner Huntington for 41 years.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush officiating. Interment will be held in Virginia Memorial Park.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Lucile (Ludy) Carpenter Jacobs
Lucile (Ludy) Carpenter Jacobs was born Aug. 10, 1902 in Glen Summit Springs, Pa. to B.H. and Georgiana Carpenter. She was a graduate of The Baldwin School and a voice student for several years in New York City. Ludy married M.K. (Jake) Jacobs on June 18, 1926. During the first years of their marriage, Ludy lived in Red Ash, Va. as a mining engineer’s wife. After her husband joined the DuPont Company in 1932, she led an active life in Old Hickory, TE, Clinton, Iowa and Martinsville, Va. During the 2nd World War, she was active with the Red Cross whether it be organizing, teaching or actively participating in relief work. In each place, she was particularly active with the church. Ludy consistently shared her vocal talent through directing youth choirs and singing in adult choirs. This talent and her love of music have continued through several generations of her family. Ludy and Jake’s joyous union ended with Jake’s death in 1960.
By 1980, Ludy established her home in Westminster Canterbury. There, she became a driving force in the Chapel Guild. Her efforts, along with others, produced the beautiful Louis R. Weisser Chapel. She also expended great efforts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. One notable result was the rejuvenation of the Order of St. Luke.
Ludy is survived by three children, Georgiana Zentmeyer of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Harold Jacobs of Wilmington, Del. and Charles Jacobs of Weston, Conn. She had six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
In all of her civic and personal endeavors, Ludy’s caring for others was always visible. She enthusiastically supported foreign mission work. Ludy would wish to support the team of medical missionaries in their effort to assist the desperately underprivileged of Uganda. Her daughter, Georgie, is a member of this team.
So, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ludy’s memory to The New Frontiers Health Force, 2237 Cypress Point Drive E., Clearwater, Fla. 33763.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Westminster Canterbury in the Weissert Chapel.
Services are by Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 239-2405.
Eleanor West Tinsley Jordan
The West family was notified of the death of their sister, Eleanor West Tinsley Jordan.
John Hartman Kindlemann
John Hartman Kindlemann, 88, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
William Lawrence Kirby Sr.
William Lawrence Kirby Sr., (Bill), went peaceful from his home in Salem to his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 22, 1999.
He was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Lynchburg to the late Howard Lee and Elsie Harris Kirby. Preceding him in death was a sister, Juanita Duff. He served his country from Nov. 3, 1943 until May 4, 1946 during World War II in the United States Navy aboard the “Flagship, First Fleet” USS St. Paul, member of the 3rd Fleet entering Sagami Wan Aug. 26, 1945 to receive surrender of Japan on Sept. 2, 1945. Bill retired from the Virginia State Police Department Bureau of Criminal Investigation as Senior Special Agent after 34 years of service. He was still employed part time by the department conducting background investigations when he was diagnosed in Aug. 1998 with lung cancer which had mabestasized to his brain. He was a long time member of the Virginia State Police Association. He was an active member of the Salem Baptist Church, which he loved dearly. He served as deacon and numerous other positions which includes chairman of Property Committee, Officer of the Senior Adult Group (B.A.L.L.), Stewardship-Finance Committee, Counting Committee, etc. Bill was a charter member of the Keysville Ruritan Club and for many years carried Meals on Wheels for the Legion for Older Americans in Salem. He was a regular donor of blood.
Surviving family include his loving wife of 53 years, the former Ruby Rodgers; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Dean Jones, Roanoke, Dianne and Virgil C. Brown, New Castle; son and daughter-in-law, William L. Jr. (Chip) and Ginger Kirby, Salem; grandchildren, Christopher Dean Jones and wife, Kim, Roanoke, Andrea Denise Jones, Columbus, Ohio, Bryan North Jones, Longwood College, Leah Dianne and Kirby Cole (Casey) Brown, New Castle, Jonathan and Melissa Kirby, Salem, Scott Bolen, Vinton; foster grandchildren, Khoung Dinh of Longwood College and Vu Tran and Laura Traong both of Roanoke; sisters, Evelyn K. Woodfin, Lynchburg, Mary Elizabeth (Sally) and her husband, Eugene Brown, Danville; brothers, Howard Lee Kirby (Jack), Lynchburg, John and his wife, Doris, Forest; also many dear and faithful Christian friends in the neighborhood, the Virginia State Police and Salem Baptist Church to whom we are profoundly grateful.
A State Police funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. T.G. Ayers, the Rev. Robert Woodfin, nephew and the Rev. Everette Kier officiating. Graveside committee services will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg.
The family deeply appreciates the House Call Hospice, who’s Christian love concern and caring helped to make Bill’s last days more comfortable, they were and continued to be such a tremendous blessing to the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. tonight and Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 from 7-9 p.m. at the John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem.
The family suggests those wishing to make memorial contributions in Bill’s memory, consider the House Call Hospice, 2167 Apperson Drive, Salem, Va. 24153, the Elevator Fund at Salem Baptist Church or a favorite charity.
Henry R. Minnick Sr.
Henry R. Minnick Sr., 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was the husband of Mrs. Inez Minnick.
Henry was born in Bedford County, Dec. 8, 1905. He was the son of the late Theopbilus and Mack Davis Minnick.
Henry was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Henry R. Minnick Jr. of Winston Salem, N.C., four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday by the Rev. Dr. Richard “Dick” Daily at Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the home of Inez Minnick at 1655 Bethel Church Road in Forest.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
Eleanor Moorefield
Eleanor Moorefield of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Garland G. Padgett
Garland G. Padgett, 75, of Fredericksburg, died from complications of Parkinson’s disease Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Padgett was born July 2, 1923 in Bedford County. He was the son of the late Oscar C. Padgett and Lou Ellen L. Padgett.
He is survived by his wife, Elma D. Padgett; his daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Frank Williams; two grandchildren, Lee and Melanie Williams; a brother, William G. Padgett of Bedford.
Mr. Padgett retired in 1991 from Leggett’s in Fredericksburg after 36 years with the company. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Fredericksburg Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday school teacher and deacon.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Fredericksburg Baptist Church.
Minnie Myrtle Alderman Page
Minnie Myrtle Alderman Page, 70, of Madison Heights, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph E. Page Sr.
Born in Floyd, Va., Sept. 9, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Carol Montague and Alma Reed Alderman. She was a retired registered nurse.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Tommy and his wife, Lanette Page of Appomattox, Mack E. Page of Lynchburg, Richard L. Page of Concord, Joseph E. Page Jr. and his wife, Sally Ann of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a daughter, Joanne Frost and her husband, Russell Frost Jr. of Frederick, Md., 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory by the Rev. Jim Moon.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405.
Mrs. Ethel Dunaway Perkins
Mrs. Ethel Dunaway Perkins, 88, of South Boston, died Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Mount Cana United Methodist Church.
Nick Pollotta
Nicholas Angelo Pollotta, 73, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in his home. He was the husband of Mary Parks Pollotta.
Mr. Pollotta was born March 10, 1925 in Palisades Park, N.J., the son of the late Anthony and Lucy Albanese Pollotta. He was a retired masonry contractor and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was awarded the 1992 Governors Award for Volunteering Excellence working with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered for Christmas in April and Daily Bread, was a member of Little Sons of Italy and the Bricklayers & Trowel Trades International Union.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lucia P. Read and her husband, Michael of Manchester, N.H.; a son, Nicholas A. Pollotta Jr. and his wife, Melissa of Waukegan, Ill.; four grandsons, Peter Read of Butler, N.J., Matthew Pollotta of Mahwah, N.J., Jason and Michael Pollotta of Columbus, Ohio and a granddaughter, Dana Read of Sparta, N.J.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Geraldine Pollotta of Palisades Park, N.J. and Mike and Bunny Pollotta of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Erma and Gene Gormley of Branchville, N.J.; a sister, Anna Giagnacova of Brick, N.J. and special friends, Gary and Sandy Williams and their son, Darryl of Lynchburg.
A Liturgy of the Resurrection service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Kevin O’Brien officiating and assisted by the Rev. Bernard Bangley and the Rev. Jeffrey Dunn.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. A Christian Wake service will be conducted at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church Building Fund, 3015 Roundelay Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Bunion Dick Roach
Bunion Dick Roach, 92, of Gretna, died Tuesday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday at the family cemetery, Gretna. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jessie Carr Rosser
Mrs. Jessie Carr Rosser of Route 1, Box 719, Rustburg, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Halifax County, July 18, 1944, she was the daughter of Jesse T. Carr and the late Classie Boyd Carr. She joined the New Second Buffalo Baptist Church at an early age.
In addition to her father, she is survived by three daughters and one son, Rhonda C. Carr, Pamela M. Carr, Felice L. Rosser and Barrett D. Carr; one step-son, Rodney N. Hunt; two sisters, Hallie J. Bradley and Bernice C. Nowlin; two brothers, Joseph T. Carr and Roman E. Carr, five granddaughters, uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Second Buffalo Baptist Church with the Rev. William Yancey officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
James Edmond Synan
James Edmond Synan, 75, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
James Kelly Taylor
James Kelly Taylor, 90, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Ethel Mitchell Taylor of Lynchburg.
Born March 9, 1908 in Wythe County, he was the son of the late John Stuart Taylor and Ida Lowe Taylor. James attended the First Assembly of God Church and was a retired security guard from the Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was employed by the Cotton Mill until it closed in 1957.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Calvin H. Taylor and his wife, Queenie of Lynchburg and Larry L. Taylor and his wife, Clara of Patrick Springs, Va.; one daughter, Sylvia Bullard; three step daughters, Jewel S. Rowland an
Randolph Lee Almond
Randolph Lee Almond, 56, of Sandston, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Almond; daughters, Kathryn and her husband, Jamie Boothe and Karen Almond; one brother, Billy A. Almond and four grandchildren, Ashely, Ryan, Jordan and Olivia Boothe. He was the owner of Richmond Grading and Utilities for 25 years. He was also a member of the Sandstone Moose Lodge.
His remains rest at Nelson Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today.
A Moose Lodge service will be held at 7 p.m. Chapel services will be conducted at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999. Burial will be in Washington Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
John Harvey Becque Jr.
Funeral services for John Harvey Becque Jr. will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Whitten Monelison Chapel with interment to follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the residence.
Geneva Creasy Bennett
Geneva Creasy Bennett, 71, of 416 Amherst Avenue, Altavista, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital She was the wife of the late James (Jim) A. Bennett.
Born June 6, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late George Creasy and Mamie Robertson Creasy. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Burlington Glass Mills.
She is survived by three sons, James D. Bennett and his wife, Karen of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Steven Rex Bennett and his wife, Donna of Monroe, and Ronald David Bennett and his wife, Catherine of Smyrna, Ga.; two brothers, Ollie Creasy of Hollywood, Fla., and Everett Creasy of Hialeah, Fla.; one sister, Verleane Johnston of Brundridge, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Stephanie, Robert, Diana, Jay, Amanda, Michael and Nicholas; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Tyler.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 in Central Baptist Church by the Dr. R. James Rogers. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday and other times at the residence.
The family suggest that those wishing to make memorials consider the Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 387, Altavista, Va. 24517 or the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Lawrence Douglas Bowyer
Lawrence Douglas Bowyer, 83, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at his residence.
He was born March 31, 1915 in Bedford County, a son of the late William Wharton Bowyer and Nannie Mae Overstreet Bowyer. He was retired employee of the Lane Company and was a member and Sunday School teacher at Nicopolis United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Newman Bowyer and a son, Richard Noel Bowyer.
He is survived by two sons, Lewis Douglas Bowyer, Rocky Mount, A. Gordon Bowyer, Lynchburg; five daughters, Mary B. Hodnett, Evington, Emma R. Davis, Lynchburg, Rachel B. Beeler, Forest, Judy B. Hodges, Union Hall, Jean B. Foley, White Stone; two brothers, Giles R. Bowyer, Bedford, Jesse B. Bowyer, Rustburg; two sisters, Gertrude B. Sellers, Jimmy B. Hasty both of Charlotte, N.C., 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 from the Nicopolis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Garry Shelton. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the Nicopolis United Methodist Church.
Alice Beard Campbell
Funeral services for Alice Beard Campbell will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at New Prospect Baptist Church.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the El Bethel Community Association., c/o Jerry Thompson, 778 Slapp Creek Road, Amherst, Va. 24521.
Carlton Conway Candler Jr.
Carlton Conway Candler Jr., 71, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the widower of Mildred Candler.
Mr. Candler Jr. was born April 10, 1927 in Lynchburg to Gladys Candler and the late Carlton C. Candler Sr. He was a long time employee of Cradock-Terry Shoe Corporation.
Along with his mother, he is survived by a son, Carlton Conway Candler III; a daughter and her husband, Elizabeth and Greg Kelly; and two grandchildren, Greer and Parker Kelly.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel with the Rev. Frank Avery officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight at the family’s residence from 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Mildred P. Candler Scholarship Fund, c/o Virginia Tech Athletic Association.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel, 501 to Wiggington Road exit, turn right, chapel on the left, 385-8900.
Mrs. Ruth Jones Carter
Mrs. Ruth Jones Carter of 1902 Grace Street, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Janice Davis Dalton
HURT — Janice Davis Dalton, 61, of 204 Ramp Road, Hurt, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at her residence.
Born Jan. 29, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Willie C. Davis and Jeniper Pearson Davis. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Lillian Gammon Cocke Davis. Mrs. Dalton was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Lester Dalton of the residence; three sons, W. David Dalton of Hurt, Jerry L. Dalton of Chatham and Barry L. Dalton of Union Hall; one daughter, Lori D. Wright of Hurt; one brother, Melvin T. Davis of Danville; one sister, Barbara Davidson of Waynesboro and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at New Prospect Baptist Church by the Rev. Brady Willis. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 204 Ramp Road, Hurt.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517, the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 727, Hurt, Va. 24563, Danville Cancer Association Inc., P.O. Box 2148, Danville, Va. 24541 or the American Diabetes Association of Virginia, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
George Ernest Hayner
George Ernest Hayner, 84, of 208 Londonberry Road, Forest, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. His first wife was the late Ruby Mae Brahmer Hayner and he is survived by his second wife, Mary Hogan Hayner.
Born in Clare, Mich., he was a son of the late Charles and Libbie Belle Rowling Hayner. Mr. Hayner was a retired Forman for the Muller Brass Co. of Port Huron, Mich., an avid amateur radio operator with the Call Letters W-7-KUK and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, George O. Hayner and wife, Lorraine of Pasco, Wash.; one brother, Glen Hayner of Port Huron, Mich.; two sisters, Betty McDonald and husband, Alt of Port Huron, Mich. and Julie Siselto of Marysville, Mich.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a number of loving nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. John Thompson. Burial will be Saturday in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, Mich.
The family will receive friends after the services Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Calvary Baptist Church, 9111 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Dewey Hess
Dewey Hess, 58, of 4238 New London Road, Forest, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Ann Coleman Hess.
Dewey was born April 24, 1940 in Russell County, the son of the late Gilmer Garland Hess and Aston Adams Hess. He was an employee of Intermet at Archer Creek and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Lynn Hess and Daniel Channon Hess.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Charles Hess and his wife, Bettie, James Hess of Forest, John Hess and his wife, Delores of Rustburg; six grandchildren, Kimberley Ann Hess, Eric Gene Hess, John Thomas Hess Jr., Justin Lynn Hess, Traci A. Newman and Edward A. Newman; one brother, Garland Hess of Salem; six sisters, Reba Hess of Concord, Tressie Logwood and Oma Anderson of Lynch Station, Cleo Ray of Lebanon, Virginia Johnson of Salem and Maryann Smith of Bristol.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today in Lebanon United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Schooler. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the Hess family.
Juliet Orange Houston
Juliet Orange Houston, 83, of Thaxton, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 24, 1915 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late John Orange and Emma Parker Orange. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jess Willard Orange and a grandson, Ricky Orange.
She is survived by her present husband, Edward Houston; a son, Wallace J. Orange, Thaxton; three daughters, Dorothy O. Carwile, Naples, Fla., Nellie O. Matters, Allentown, Pa., Patti O. Jurkus, Forest; four step-children, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 from the Updike Funeral Home, Bedford. Interment will follow in the Cool Springs Cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford and request that those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association.
Mrs. Lucile Jacobs
Mrs. Lucile Jacobs of 501 VES Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is in charge of arrangements, 239-2405.
Richard Garrett Johnson
Richard Garrett Johnson, 76, of 208 Ogden Road, Altavista, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Autumn Care of Altavista. He was the husband of Dilys Taylor Johnson.
Born August 14, 1922 in Bedford County, he was the son of the late George Garrett Johnson and Mattie Lee Dowdy Johnson. He was a retired employee of Rubatex, Inc. in Bedford and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard A. Johnson and his wife, Avie of Altavista and Darryl D. Johnson and is wife, Lucy of Hurt; one daughter, Dottie S. Johnson of Altavista; one sister, Elsie Dobyns of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, Stephanie J. Price, Valerie L. Johnson, April L. Johnson, Shelley M. Johnson, Kyle G. Garcia and Kiersten J. Garcia; and two great-grandchildren, Kristina Price and Jasmine Price.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Finch & Finch Chapel by the Rev. David Bayse. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park with military honors provided by DAV Chapter 46 and VFW Post 4165.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
The family would like to say a very “special thanks” to Autumn Care for all of the kindness given during Mr. Johnson’s stay.
Warren Johnson Jr.
Minister Warren Johnson Sr. of Lynchburg has been notified of the death of his son, Warren Johnson Jr. of Washington, D.C. Funeral services will be conducted today in Washington, D.C.
B.K. Henry Funeral Chapel, 420 H. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 12002, is in charge of arrangements.
This announcement is a courtesy of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Julia Christine Evans Jones
Julia Christine Evans Jones, 78, of Bedford, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, 586-3443.
Roger Dale Lewis
Roger Dale Lewis, 55, of 6395 Everett Road, Forest, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sandi Crist Lewis.
Born August 10, 1943 in Hampton, he was a son of the late Berkley Chambers Lewis and Nannie Worley Lewis. He was a retired employee with 30 years of service with BWX Technologies, Inc., Naval Nuclear Fuel Division.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Joey D. Lewis and his wife, Lorie of Altavista; one daughter, Becky L. Lewis of Lynchburg; two brothers, Meredith J. Lewis and his wife, Dorothy of Altavista and Clyde B. Lewis and his wife, Barbara of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Joyce L. Nelson and her husband, Jim of Morgan City, La.; three grandchildren, Joshawa Lewis, Jakob Lewis and Ashley Lewis; two stepchildren, Karen L. Hach of Richmond and Craig A. Hach of Forest.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Morris V. Lewis.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Old St. Andrews Baptist Mission Church Cemetery, Rt. 711, Altavista, by the Rev. Luther Lemon.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, and other times at the residence.
Jessie M. Nunery
Mr. Jessie M. Nunery of 135 Pine Hill Lane, Norwood, departed this life Feb. 22, 1999.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mary Ellis Nunery; one son, Massie L. Rose of Columbia, S.C.; six daughters, Yvonne Rose Corry of Norwood, Mary F. Rose of Norwood, Shirley R. Gill of Rockaway Beach, N.Y., Callie M. Nunery of Norwood, Valdrie N. Walker of Norwood and Dorothy N. Hutcheson of Mechanicsville; two sons-in-law, John D. Hutcheson, Mechanicsville and Stanley Gill of Rockaway Beach, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Rose of Columbia, S.C.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Leroy Nunery and Claude Nunery of Englewood, N.J.; four sisters, Sarah Mitchell, Jamaica, N.Y., Mamie McCoy, Flushing, N.Y., Florence Bethune, Englewood, N.J. and Almeda Cousins, Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Thelma J. Nunery and Ruth Nunery of Englewood, N.J.; two brothers-in-law, Stewart Mitchell of Jamaica, N.Y. and Antoine McCoy of Flushing, N.Y. and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and loving church family and community.
His remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, 162 Depot Street, Amherst. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at St. John Baptist Church, Norwood with the Rev. Robert McCray officiating. His remains will lie in state one hour prior to scheduled service time. Interment will be in the St. John Baptist Church Cemetery.
M.L. Winfree directing.
Gladys Hamlett Raby
Mrs. Gladys Hamlett Raby, 81, of 1818 Langhorne Sq., died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Born in Pittslyvania County December 4, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Taylor Hamlett and Lizzie Moon Hamlett and was the widow of Ernest Keith Raby.
Mrs. Raby was a retired medical assistant with Dr. Echols medical practice, a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her son, Don Raby and his wife, Kathy of Bedford; a brother, Gilmore Hamlett and his wife, Christine of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Lisa R. Edmunds and her husband, Paul and Donald Thomas Raby.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Diuguid Rivermont Chapel with the Rev. James D. Newman officiating.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Lung Association.
James Edmond Synan
James Edmond Synan, 75, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home.
He was born in Bedford, Jan. 1, 1924, a son of the late Gordon Luther Synan and Nell Overstreet Synan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Tilson Synan. He was owner of WBLT radio station which he started in 1950. He was a member of Bedford Baptist Church, Bedford Host Lions Club and spent his life serving the community of Bedford.
He is survived by a son, Kevin Clark Synan of Metropolis, Ill.; two daughters, Cathy Synan Marciniak of Orlando, Fla. and Anne Synan Ritter of Lexington and three grandchildren, Sarah Katharine Ritter, Benjamin Clarke Ritter and Christopher MacFarlane Ritter all of Lexington.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Association, 807 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
Katherine C. Hunter Volk
Katherine C. Hunter Volk, 52, of Lynchburg, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mrs. Volk was born July 8, 1946 in Ohio, the daughter of the late Vincent Martin Hunter and the late Helen A. Parker. She was a graduate of Norfolk Catholic High School and worked as a Surgical Technician at Sentara Norfolk General at Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Defenders of Wildlife and the Humane Society.
She is survived by her three daughters, Ericka and Krista Volk of Norfolk, Dana Volk of Lynchburg and their father, Russell J. Volk of Big Stone Gap; two brothers, Curt Hunter and his wife, Gail of Conn. and Michael Hunter and his wife, Elizabeth of Norfolk; two sisters, Mary H. McDonnell and her husband, Jim and Patricia Scott and her husband, Barry both of Norfolk; five nephews, Vince, Michael, Ian, Bonn and Jack and five nieces, Honora, Rory, Margie, O’Neill and Mary. She loved animals and leaves behind beloved pets Pluto, Jose`, Coco, Fannie and Abigail.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Lanham officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Garland Reed West
Garland Reed West, 92, of 1536 Main Street, Altavista, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at his home. He was the husband of Virginia Hillsman West.
Born January 15, 1907 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Walter W. West and Ella Morris West. He was a member of Lynch Station Baptist Church and a retired employee of Danville Dairies.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Warren Reed West and his wife, Faye of Houston, Texas and C.L. West and his wife, Pam of Altavista; one daughter, Dot Barksdale and her husband, Harmon of Pittsville; one sister, Dorothy Berger of Altavista; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Finch & Finch Chapel by the Rev. Carl Burger. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, is in charge of arrangements.
Carlton (Buddy) Adams
Carlton (Buddy) Adams, 69, of Penhook, died Monday. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
John Harvey Becque Jr.
John Harvey Becque Jr., 78, of 173 Berkshire Place, Madison Heights, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Mamie Walsh Becque.
Born Sept. 2, 1920 in Abingdon, he was a son of the late John Harvey Becque Sr. and the late Frances Blue Becque. Mr. Becque was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a retired Project Engineer with Griffin Pipe. He was a member of Forest Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John H. Becque III of Tacoma, Wash. and Lawrence J. Becque of Conn.; one brother, Motier (Smitty) Becque of Orange, Conn.; three step-sons, John F. Stanley of Danville, Floyd L. Stanley and Russell V. Gilbert both of Madison Heights; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday from Whitten Monelison Chapel by Pastor J. Mike Dodson. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the residence.
John Leonard Bryant Sr.
John Leonard Bryant Sr., 80, of Bedford, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 1999. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Updike Funeral Home, Bedford. Family 6-8 p.m. today at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Edith Witt Bullock
Edith Witt Bullock, 79, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at her home, per her request, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Roy Otis Bullock.
Born April 30, 1919 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Witt and the late Ollie Richardson Reed.
She is survived by one son, John L. Bullock and his wife, Susan of Elon; one brother, William “Billy” Witt and his wife, Vivian of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Tracy Bullock also of Lynchburg and David Bullock and his wife, Veronica of Madison Heights and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Smith A. Fletcher.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the home of her son, 296 Monacan Park Road.
Alice Beard Campbell
Alice Beard Campbell, 81, a resident of the Johnson Senior Center, Amherst, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Homer Campbell Sr.
Born June 4, 1917 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Leslie Lee Beard Sr. and the late Winnie Duff Beard. Mrs. Campbell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence A. Beard and Leslie Lee Beard Jr. and one sister, Frances B. Hamilton.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by two sons, James H. Campbell Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Lynchburg, Norman W. Campbell and his wife, Shirley of Spout Spring; three daughters, Barbara C. Rhudy and her husband, Bill of Emory, Margaret C. Burnette and her husband, Preston and Debbie C. Thompson and her husband, Jerry all of Amherst; three brothers, Raymond E. Beard, Clyde W. Beard and Claude A. Beard all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Alma Pearl Oliver of Madison Heights and Helen B. Dees of Calif.; seven grandchildren, Larry M. Pope of Glendale, Ariz., Roger Dale Campbell and his wife, Kim of Amherst, Jerry L. Thompson and his wife, Dana of Roxboro, N.C., P. Wayne Burnette Jr. of Madison Heights, Lisa C. Everhard and her husband, Victor of Lynchburg, Beverly C. Whipkey and her husband, Daryl of Forest and Angel Dawn Thompson of Amherst; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Prospect Baptist Church, Pleasant View by the Rev. Bif Johnson, the Rev. Kenneth Payne and the Rev. Robert Winston. Interment will follow in El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the home of her daughter, Debbie, 778 Slapp Creek Road, Amherst.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the El Bethel Community Association, c/o Jerry Thompson, 778 Flat Creek Road, Amherst, Va. 24521.
George Ernest Hayner
George Ernest Hayner, 84, of Forest, died Monday at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the Hayner family.
Dewey Hess
Dewey Hess, 58, of 4238 New London Road, Forest, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Ann Coleman Hess.
Dewey was born April 24, 1940 in Russell County, the son of the late Gilmer Garland Hess and Aston Adams Hess. He was an employee of Intermet at Archer Creek and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Lynn Hess and Daniel Channon Hess.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Charles Hess and his wife, Bettie, James Hess of Forest, John Hess and his wife, Delores of Rustburg; six grandchildren, Kimberley Ann Hess, Eric Gene Hess, John Thomas Hess Jr., Justin Lynn Hess of Salem; six sisters, Reba Hess of Concord, Tressie Logwood and Oma Anderson of Lynch Station, Cleo Ray of Lebanon, Virginia Johnson of Salem and Maryann Smith of Bristol.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Lebanon United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Schooler. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Julia Evans Jones
Julia Evans Jones, 78, of Bedford, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Poplar Forest, Jan. 17, 1921, a daughter of the late John Thompson Evans and Mary Bowyer Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Calvin Jones; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Wright and Mrs. Gracie Chernault.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily J. Daniel of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Forrest (Ellen) Kasey of Moneta and Mrs. Ollie Overstreet of Bedford; a granddaughter, Cynthia Daniel of New Orleans, La. and a special niece, Mrs. Dan (Glenda) Blanks of Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Wolf Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford, Va. 24523.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
Roger Dale Lewis
Roger Dale Lewis, 55, of 6395 Everett Road, Forest, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sandi Crist Lewis.
Born Aug. 10, 1943 in Hampton, he was a son of the late Berkley Chambers Lewis and Nannie Worley Lewis. He was a retired employee with 30 years of service with BWX Technologies Inc., Naval Nuclear Fuel Division.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Joey D. Lewis and his wife, Lorie of Altavista; one daughter, Becky L. Lewis of Lynchburg; two brothers, Meredith J. Lewis and his wife, Dorothy of Altavista and Clyde B. Lewis and his wife, Barbara of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Joyce L. Nelson and her husband, Jim of Morgan City, La.; three grandchildren, Joshawa Lewis, Jakob Lewis and Ashley Lewis and two step children, Karen L. Hach of Richmond and Craig A. Hach of Forest.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Morris V. Lewis.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Old St. Andrews Baptist Mission Church Cemetery on Rt. 711, Altavista.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
Carl D. (Buddy) Oulds Sr.
Carl D. (Buddy) Oulds Sr. of 110 Sycomore Drive, Evington, departed this life Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Campbell County, Nov. 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lillian Andrews Oulds. He was the husband of Mrs. Katherine P. Oulds. He was a member of Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church and a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Wanda Hasegawa and husband, Bruce of Corona, Calif. and Shernette Rivera of Evington; three sons, Carl Jr. and wife, Teressa of Lynch Station, Cecil and wife, Sharon and Hugh and wife, Ella all of Evington; four brothers, Steve, James and Bruce all of Evington and Ralph of Woodstock, N.J.; six sisters, Lillian Jones, Luwatha Dawkins, Consuella Barbour, Geraline Avery and Mary Calloway all of Evington and Cecila Hull of Lynchburg, 13 grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church with the Rev. Lorenzo Rouff officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. His remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the residence. The cortege will assemble at the church.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Pauline Phelps Rice
Pauline Phelps Rice, 93, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at Camelot Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Fred Rice.
Mrs. Phelps was born in Appomattox County, Aug. 13, 1905, a daughter of the late Howard W. Phelps and Edmonia Moore Phelps. Her mother passed away at an early age, she lovingly cared for her brothers and sisters. She later married and lived in Ohio until her husbands death. Then she moved to Concord to be near her family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a member of the adult bible class. For the past eight years she has been in the care of Frances Jamerson.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Hanley, Lenwood, Enid, Ryland and Everette Phelps and one sister, Odetta Evans.
She is survived by one sister, Edmonia P. Boyer of Cleveland, Ohio and one brother, Reginald and his wife, Augusta of Lynchburg; four sisters-in-law, Ruby, Blanche and Audrey Phelps of Appomattox and Dorothy P. Booth of Concord, many caring and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank Casper. Interment will be at Mount Comfort United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or Mount Comfort United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Lewis Edward Turner
Lewis Edward Turner of 813 Fillmore Street departed this life Sunday morning at his residence.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late George and Harriett Turner.
He is survived by a devoted care giver Hortense S. Colmore and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Forest Hill Burial Park, Rev. Roma Colmore officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 317 Fifth Street, 845-7101.
Garland Davis Watts
Mr. Garland Davis Watts, 67, of Halifax, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Garland Reed West
Garland Reed West, 92, of 1536 Main Street, Altavista, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
Flossie Davis Williams
Flossie Davis Williams, 85, of 600 Elmwood Avenue, (The Oddfellows Home) died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at her residence. She was the widow of Thurman W. Williams.
Born in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Davis and Lula Compton Davis. Mrs. Williams was a retired employee of Art Nightware and later the Oddfellows Home of Virginia, a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and the Lynchburg Home Rebekah Lodge #41.
She is survived by a son, Reginald Williams and his wife, Naomi; a sister, Othelia D. Moorefield; two grandchildren, Reginald Williams Jr. and his wife, Kathy and Rebecca Hicks and her husband, Doug; a great-grandson, Parker Douglas Hicks.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Mausoleum Chapel of Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Herbert D. Maynard.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oddfellows Home of Virginia, 600 Elmwood Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Raymond Guy Bousman
Raymond Guy Bousman, 81, of Glade Hill, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at his home.
Born Aug. 16, 1917, he was a son of the late Joseph Henry and Rose Elizabeth Sink Bousman.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Bousman of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Rosie and Jim Musgrove of rocky Mount, Sherry Lee Bousman of Rocky Mount; six sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Yvonne Bousman of Moneta, Michael Wayne and Ruby Bousman of Gretna, Henry Bousman of Glade Hill, Frank and Gail Bousman of Wirtz, Dexter and Elaine Bousman of Wirtz, Steve and Janice Bousman of Glade Hill; one step-son, Forest Dolphus Dillon, Jr. of North Carolina; eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy and A.B. Wilson of Roanoke, Bessie Dillon of Wirtz; special friend, Clarence Smith of Glade Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William K. Doss officiating. Interment will follow in Old Liberty Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today where the family will be from 7-9 p.m.
Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis Edward Colmore
Lewis Edward Colmore of 813 Fillmore Street departed this life Sunday morning at his residence.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late George and Harriett Turner.
He is survived by a devoted care giver Hortense S. Colmore and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Forest Hill Burial Park, Rev. Roma Colmore officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 317 Fifth Street, 845-7101.
Beverly Henninger Laine
Beverly Henninger Laine, 70, of Keysville, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at home with her family.
She is survived by her mother Fern LaRue Allen of Meadville, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Frank G. Laine, Jr.
Mrs. Laine was an educator in the public schools of Ohio and Virginia. She was an active member of Keysville United Methodist Church, the UMW, and other various ministries of the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Laine was also active at the local, district, and state levels of the Garden Club and Woman’s Club.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by four sons and two daughters; Frank G. Laine, III of Lynchburg, Robert E. Laine of Keysville, LTC. H. David Laine of Heidelberg, Germany, Kevin B. Laine of Martinsville, Evelyn Laine of Keysville, and Melodie L. Hipskind of Charlotte, N.C. and also ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Browning Funeral Home in Keysville from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Keysville United Methodist Church with interment in Eureka Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Keysville United Methodist Church, Charlotte County Volunteer Rescue Squad, or the American Cancer Society.
James Moody Henry
James Moody Henry of Charlotte Court House died Saturday in Baltimore, Md. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Jeffress Funeral Home, Charlotte Court House
James Andrew (Butch) Hill
James Andrew (Butch) Hill, 56, of Route 1, Buchananan died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at his home after a long illness.
He was born on Feb. 21, 1942 at Natural Bridge Station, the son of Ruth F. and Grover C. Hill of Natural Bridge Station. He graduated from Natural Bridge High School and served in the U.S. Army. His career included service as a State Trooper, Project Supervisor and Shift Coordinator at Natural Bridge Learning Center, and postmaster at Natural Bridge Station. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1996 after 18 years of service.
His wife, Mary B. Hill with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage, survives him. His immediate family includes his son, C. Scott Hill of the residence and his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bill West and their children of Blue Ridge. His extended family includes his uncles Mike Foster, Kewpie Foster, Fennie Foster, Johnny Foster and their families; his mother-in-law, June L. Bottoms; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Margaret B. and Ed Petty and Vicki F. and John Bottoms and their families; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his loving and faithful canine companion, Amanda.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Harrison Funeral Chapel in Lexington with the Rev. Donald Stine officiating. Burial will follow at Glasgow Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home today from 7-8:30 p.m. and after the burial at the Fellowship Hall of Beth Horon United Methodist Church at Natural Bridge Station.
The family expresses gratitude to his special caregivers, Peggy Valentine, RN and Sarah Conner, CNA and suggests memorials be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018.
Elizabeth Worsham Hubbard
Elizabeth W. Hubbard, 83, died Saturday, February 20, 1999 at her home.
She was born in Danville to the late Thomas B. Hubbard and Annie C. Hubbard. Ms. Hubbard was a fiscal officer for the Social Services in Campbell County and a member of the U.D.C. and the Rustburg Woman’s Club.
She is survived by one sister, Alice H. Sweeney and her husband William P. Sweeney of Lynchburg.
A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Father Frank Dunn officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys Home.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Paul Huntington
Joseph Paul Huntington, 67, of 213 Ashmont Ct. died Saturday evening at his home. He was the husband of Wilma Skinner Huntington for 41 years.
Mr. Huntington was born in East Randolph, N.Y., Jan. 19, 1932, a son of the late Frank William Huntington and the late Mary Newton Huntington. He was a WWII veteran serving during the Korean War and was a retired engineer with General Electric for 38 years. Mr. Huntington was also a volunteer at Central Virginia Training Center, active with Meals on Wheels, the Wood Ministry, and was a long time member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Kathryn Morris of Lynchburg; a son, James Walker Huntington and his wife Jeanette of N.J.; three brothers, Frank W. Huntington and his wife Polly of Arizona, Robert R. Huntington and his wife Helen of Lynchburg and Charles B. Huntington and his wife Joanne of western N.Y; two grandchildren, Angela Giorgi and Kayla Morris, and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 with the Rev. Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush officiating. Interment will be held in Virginia Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tabor Retreat Center, or Holy Cross Joy Fund.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Charles Melvin Hykes
Charles Melvin Hykes, 89, of the Elks National Home passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Sandra Spinner Johnson
Mrs. Sandra Spinner Johnson of Prospect, formerly of Bedford passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in the Southside Community Hospital in Farmville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Rock Baptist Church, Bedford County. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
William John Logwood, Jr.
William John Logwood, Jr., 70, of 2421 Berkley Avenue, S.W. Roanoke passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 1999 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A native of Lynchburg, Bill was preceded in death by his father, William J. Logwood, Sr. and by his mother, Ivada Tuck Logwood and by his only sibling, Mrs. Patricia Barett. For the past 48 years, he has been the devoted husband of Frances Burford Logwood. He was the proud and beloved father of Judy Logwood of Washington, D.C., of Keith Logwood, Mark and Marcia Logwood, all of Roanoke, and Tim and Debbie Logwood of Christiansburg; the doting grandfather of Anthony, Devon, Emily and Alex (paw paw).
He attended the University of Virginia, graduated from Lynchburg College and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, as well as, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 22, 1999 at Grandin Covet Baptist Church, Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, with the Rev. Philip Motley presiding.
A visitation with the family will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to GCBC, 2660 Brambleton Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015-4306.
Zackale Traivon McDaniel
Zackale Traivon McDaniel was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
He was born in Lynchburg, May 20, 1998 to Tamara Powell and Clarence McDaniel.
In addition to his loving and devoted mother and father, he leaves to cherish his memories three devoted grandmothers, Tara Garrison, Charitta Powell and Patricia Calloway; three devoted grandfathers, Raymond Powell, Ryland Davis and Kenny Garrison; four great-great grandmothers; three very devoted aunts; three uncles and a host of cousins, great aunts and great uncles and friends.
Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Forest Hill Burial Park with the Rev. Leroy Mitchell officiating. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 704 Johnson Street at 12:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at the chapel of the Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Services are entrusted to the care of the Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Ella O. Osborne
Ella O. Osborne, 78, died Sunday. Funeral services to be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 23, 199 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m.
Sarah Lord Solnitzky
Sarah Lord Solnitzky, 96, died Feb. 20, 1999 in Camelot Hall of Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Dr. Othmar C. Solnitzky.
She was born in Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 1902 the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Clara V. Lord. She was a member of Chevy Chase Methodist Church, Chevy Chase, Md. where she was very actively involved in the women’s circle.
Mrs. Solnitzky is survived by her son, Othmar Solnitzky, Jr., of Washington D.C., and daughter, Carolyn A. Lusk of Forest; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy S. Lamar, and Eleanor Jackson Normandy; also by three brothers, and two sisters.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends, yet her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Kathleen Trent Steppe
Kathleen T. Steppe, 96, of Lexington, N.C. died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 in Lexington Health Care. She was the wife of the late Cecil Carlton Steppe.
Born in Campbell County, on July 23, 1902, she was the daughter of Thomas Edward Trent and Ida Ann Callaham Trent. She was a homemaker and a member of Lynchburg Woman’s Club, James River Chapter of DAR, a life member of Virginia Baptist Hospital Auxilary and a member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Steppe is survived by her daughters, Betty Tucker of Lexington, N.C. and Carol Slemmer of Ocala, Fla.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, 4 p.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg by the Rev. Lowell B. Sykes. A private burial service will be conducted in Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg.
The family will receive friends at the church following the Memorial Service.
Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, N.C. (336-248-2311) is in charge of local arrangements.
Robert Bruce Wiley
Robert Bruce Wiley, 89, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Dawson Wiley.
Born Feb. 21, 1909, in Clearmont County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Joseph Bruce and Laura Mae Wilkerson Wiley. The family moved to Lynchburg in 1917. He attended Amherst Schools, retired from Meade Corporation with 38 years of service. Mr. Wiley was a member of Moose Lodge #715 and Bethesda Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three children; Hazel (Tootsie) Wiley Ashworth, J. Garland Wiley, both of Lynchburg and Robert Wayne Wiley of Forest; three sisters, Mae Rucker of Monroe, Martha Lindsey and Eloise Coleman, both of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Charles Hammersley, Sherry Shober, Heather Wiley, Ron Wiley and Rob Wiley; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer Hammersley, Logan Hammersley and Bruce Shober.
A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. James Wood officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the residence of his daughter Hazel Ashworth.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church Men’s Bible Class.
Sidney Roy Allen
Graveside services for Sidney Roy Allen will be held Monday, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Repulican Grove. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home today from 7-8:30 p.m.
Lalia E. Bartholomew
Lalia E. Bartholomew passed away at her home in Drakes Branch on Feb. 19, 1999.
She was the widow of Paul W. Bartholomew and is survived by her three sons, Edward, Paul, and John; and her daughter, Susan Dooley, as well as thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Born on Feb. 11, 1913, “Mrs. B.”, as she was known to many friends and neighbors, was the daughter of the late William Green Puckett and Nannie Smith Puckett of Brookneal and was the last surviving of their ten children. She dedicated her long life to her extended family and the friends and neighbors who she “adopted” as family. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services are being held at 4 p.m. today at Lebanon United Methodist Church where she was a member. Mrs. Bartholomew will be buried in the Lebanon Church Cemetery next to Paul, her husband of 60 years.
Mary Elizabeth S. Butler
Mary Elizabeth S. Butler, 62, of Bedford passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Visitation today 5-7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Carrie Gilbert Carroll
Carrie Trent Gilbert Carroll, 98, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Bedford. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Carroll and her first husband was the late Thomas U. Gilbert.
She was born Sept. 9, 1900 in Appomattox County, the daughter of the late Joseph Thompson Trent and Mary Jane Harper Trent. She was a member of Gospel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas E. Gilbert and James E. Gilbert and one daughter, Evelyn Gilbert.
She is survived by three sons, Raymond Gilbert of Rustburg, Joseph E. “Dick” Gilbert of Long Island, N.Y. and Jesse M. Gilbert of Forest; two daughters, Margaret G. Denton of Madison Heights and Connie G. Story of Lynchburg; 24 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by Dr. Melvin H. Campbell. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her daughter, Connie, 1307 Gates Street.
Frances M. Hughes
Frances Miller Hughes, 71, of Roseland, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at Health South Medical Center in Richmond.
Born in Nelson County, April 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Guy Leonard Miller and Lula Catherine Runkle Miller. She was a member of Massies Mill Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Henry L. Hughes; two sons, Kim M. Hughes of Largo, Md. and Kent M. Hughes of Mechanicsville; and two grandchildren, Jamie and Kristen.
All services and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Jonesboro Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Evans, 1184 Dickie Road, Roseland, Va. 22967.
Funeral arrangements by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.
Sandra Spinner Johnson
Sandra Spinner Johnson formerly of Bedford died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Southside Community Hospital in Farmville. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
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. today in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with Dr. Jim Stevens officiating. Interment will be private in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
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.
William Johns Logwood, Jr.
William Johns Logwood, Jr., 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Roanoke. He is the husband of Frances Burford Logwood.
A memorial service will be held Monday at 11 p.m. at Grandin Court Baptist Church, Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke.
Zackale McDaniel
Infant Zackale McDaniel, 9 months, son of Tamara Powell and Clarence McDaniel died Saturday at Va. Baptist Hospital. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
William Henry Phlegar
William Henry Phlegar, 89, of 4704 Clarke Street, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Blanche Hicks Phlegar.
He was born Feb. 3, 1910 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Joseph Edgar Phlegar and Emma Holt Phlegar. He retired as Chaptain of Detectives after 35 years of service with the Lynchburg Police Department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Camden; one grandson, David Patrick Camden; one granddaughter, Allison Renee Camden; two great grandsons, David Patrick Camden, Jr. and Ryan Patrick Campbell and one great-granddaughter, Jackie Camden all of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Herbert D. Maynard.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the Phlegar family.
Grover Pickeral
GRETNA - Robert Grover Pickeral, 83, of 106 Motley Street, Gretna died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at his residence.
Born Sept. 19, 1915 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Richard Pickeral and Jenny Chism Pickeral. He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters, Clyde Pickeral, James Pickeral, Russell Pickeral, Doherta Lovelace, Doris Lovelace and Ina Bane. Mr. Pickeral was owner operator of Pick’s Radio Cab. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post #232.
He is survived by his wife Tiny Lewis Pickeral of the residence; a daughter and her husband, Sandra and Paul O’Keefe of Norfolk; a son and his wife Glenn and Tina Pickeral of Chatham; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Mckenzie, Vincent and Barron.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Randy Parker, Minister. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 106 Motley Street, Gretna.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 14, Gretna, Va. 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Reva Kendrick Riddle
Reva Kendrick Riddle, 85, of 401 Prospect Road, Hurt, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at her home.
Born April 8, 1913 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John and Etta Creasy Kedrick. She was a member of Hurt United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, Charles L. Riddle and his wife Judy of Richmond; one sister, Rubye K. Dalton of Hurt.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Hurt United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Schooler. Burial will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
James David “Dave” Scullen
Dave Scullen, 51, of Riverview Lane died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Lynchburg. He was the husband of Julianne Scullen, owner of Dave’s Dawgs.
Mr. Scullen was born Sept. 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Mary Frail Scullen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Travis, Joshua and Jesse Scullen all of Lynchburg, a daughter Denise Scullen of Atlanta, Ga. a step-son-son Brian Moncriet of Lynchburg and several brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with Pastor Paul Wheeler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424
Mildred “Milly” Chandler Spencer
Mildred “Milly” Chandler Spencer of Vernon Hill, died Saturday. Funeral service Monday, 2 p.m., at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church.
Waller Howard Stewart
Waller Howard Stewart (Bull), 61, of Monroe, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a lengthy battle with leukemia.
Born in Nelson County, Jan. 25, 1938, he was a son of the late William Howard Stewart, Jr. and Hattie Mae Tyree Stewart.
Waller was a member of Massie Memorial Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Army, and retired due to illness from Central Virginia Electric Cooperative after 32 years of service. He loved fishing and was a first-class “shade tree” mechanic. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Hazel Cash Stewart; two sons, Jeff Stewart and wife Amanda, and Duane Stewart and wife Kathy, all of Madison Heights; a daughter, Pam Zirkle and husband Tim of Amherst; two brothers, Leonard Stewart of Lovingston and Gary Stewart of Arrington; three sisters; Joyce Dunn of Charlottesville, Betty Grubb of Crozet, and Harriet Sanderson of Fredericksburg; five grandchildren, Daniel, Mary, Tyler, Kenneth and Christopher; a special foster daughter, Flora Hale of Monroe; several devoted brothers and sisters-in-law; two uncles, four aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends; and his faithful companion “Jake” the dog. He was preceded in death by a devoted aunt, Hazel Showalter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at Woodland Baptist Church by the Rev. David M. Blevins, with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. today.
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.
Edward “Jimmy” Arthur Thompson
Edward “Jimmy” Arthur Thompson, 82, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was the husband of Elizabeth Daniel Thompson.
Mr. Thompson was born in Rustburg, July 29, 1916 to the late Fred H. and Mary Thompson. Mr. Thompson served in the army during WWII. He was a retired salesman from Home Beneficial Life Insurance Inc. and was a member of the North Bedford Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Becky Pollard and Henry, of Amherst; two sisters, Dorothy Keesee of Rustburg and Annie L. Jones of Spout Springs; one brother, Angus “Dick” Thompson, of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Amy Lynn Pollard, Angela Moore, and Bryan Michael Pollard.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles L. Stinson and the Rev. Dorothy Waynes officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 2-3:30 p.m. at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.
Diuguid Wiggington Chapel, 501 to Wiggington Road Exit, turn right, Chapel on left, 385-8900.
Robert Bruce Wiley
Robert Bruce Wiley, 89, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret D. Wiley. Arrangements incomplete at Duiguid Waterlick Chapel.
Eloise Burks Williams
Eloise Burks Williams, 88, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Overton Williams.
Born in Naola, Nov. 3, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Burks, and the late Myra Burks. Mrs. Williams was a proof operator for Nations Bank and was a member of Park View United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Williams is survived by one son, Bill Williams of Clifton.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Nolan Crowder.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
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