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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Victor R. Allison III
Victor R. Allison III died at his home in Lynchburg, March 31, 1999.
He is survived by two sons, Matthew R. Allison of Madison Heights, Vincent R. Allison of Rustburg; one daughter, Michelle C. Allison; one brother, David C. Allison both of Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbyterian Home of Lynchburg.
Helen McGuire Connelly Carwile
Helen McGuire Connelly Carwile, 86, of 368 Amelon Road, Madison Heights, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at her residence. Twice married, her first husband was Earl T. Connelly. She was the wife of M.D. “Screechy” Carwile.
Born April 19, 1912 in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Harry Nathaniel McGuire and Nomecha Johnson McGuire. She was a member of Randolph Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one brother, H.N. McGuire Jr.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Phyllis C. Vassar, Shirley C. Caskie and Audrey C. Pritchett; two grandchildren, David Vassar and his wife, Laura and Dianne Vassar; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Andrew Vassar and John Rose Metz; two sisters, Hilda M. Guill and Dorothy M. Campbell and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Helen had a God given talent for the piano, at 15 years of age she started her music ministry playing for 1st Baptist Church of Monroe. She continued her ministry of music for 71 years playing at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, West View Baptist Church, all the nursing homes in the area as well as special activities.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. L. Grant Carter, the Rev. Eugene Campbell and the Rev. John D. Ragland. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the home of her daughter, Shirley C. Caskie, 2501 Link Road, Lynchburg.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Monelison Rescue Squad, Randolph Memorial Baptist Church or West View Baptist Church.
Mrs. Emma Chafin
Mrs. Emma Chafin died Friday, April 2, 1999. Survivors include a daughter and two grandchildren. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Phillip Stephen Chapman
Phillip Stephen Chapman, 63, of 4363 Gladys Road, Altavista, died Friday, April 2, 1999. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Troy Wade Davis
VERNON HILL — Troy Wade Davis, 62, of 12157 Mountain Road, died Thursday afternoon, April 1, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Betty Hamlett Davis.
Mr. Davis was born in Lunenburg County, Oct. 6, 1936, son of the late James Henry Davis and Mattie Perkins Davis. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a former member of the Chesapeake Gun Club. He was a retired yard master for the Norfolk and Southern Railway.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother, James Everette Davis of Drakes Branch; one sister, Evelyn Davis Kittrell of Tacoma, Wash.; a number of nieces and nephews and faithful companions, Thunder, Lighting, Dakota and Big Foot.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 5, 1999 at the old Ferrell Farm in Oak Level by the Rev. Bill Wilkins and the Rev. Dr. Glen W. Small. (casual dress).
The family will receive friends at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Halifax County Humane Society, P.O. Box 969, South Boston, Va. 24592 or your favorite humane society.
Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, for directions to the farm please call Henderson Funeral Home, 804-376-2239.
Mrs. Maggie Harris Dawson
Mrs. Maggie Harris Dawson, 76, of 217 Peakland Road, Callands, died Thursday in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Payne Ferguson
Robert Payne Ferguson, 33, of 604 Denver Avenue, Lynchburg, died Friday in Lynchburg General Hospital. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gracie C. McConnell
Mrs. Gracie C. McConnell died Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Survivors include a sister, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
James McDaniel
Mr. James McDaniel died Friday in Charlottesville. Survivors include a son. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Catherine Strader McGehee
Catherine Strader McGehee, 46, died Friday at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 237-9424.
Mary Alice Michael
Mary Alice Michael, 43, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A beautiful loving, kind and gentle soul was given by birth to mother Sallie Holbein on Jan. 25, 1956. She was carried in the Arms of the Angels back to her Heavenly Father on April 1, 1999. Family and friends remained by her side as she was escorted to her heavenly father and departed family.
Surviving her are two daughters, Develyn, 11 years and Hally Michael, four years old. She is also survived by two brothers, Leroy M. Legg Jr. and Henry R. Nelson II of Lynchburg; two sisters, Cynthia A. Nelson of Columbus, Ohio and Evelyn Riffle of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her mother, Sallie Holbein of Halifax; her grandparents, Albert S. and Mary J. Holbein of Columbus, Ohio; her aunt, Evelyn Locklin of Columbus, Ohio and uncle, Albert S. Holbein Jr. of Chandler, Ariz. and a significant other, Jimmy (Red) Evans.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. today at Fairview United Methodist Church on Campbell Avenue with the Rev. Tom Lesh officiating.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to a trust for her children or to the American Heart Association. The trust will be handled by Campbell Minute Market, Attn.: Chuck Coles, 2901 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24501 (please call 846-4541 for any questions about the trust).
Diuguid Wiggington Road Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.
Elvin “Popeye” Rowles
Elvin “Popeye” Rowles, 70, of Chatham, died Thursday. Funeral Services 4:30 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
Russell Ashby Templeton
Russell Ashby Templeton, 79, of 2960 Trents Ferry Road, died March 31, 1999 at his home. He was the loving husband of Barbara Lee Hatter Templeton for 49 years.
Mr. Templeton was born April 11, 1919 in Bedford County, a son of the late Raleigh Robert Templeton and the late Mary Lee Dillard Templeton. He was the founder and owner of R. Ashby Templeton Inc., a member of Boonsboro United Methodist Church, Boonsboro Ruritan Club and a charter member of Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and their wives, Gary W. and Donna D. Templeton of Forest, Michael A. and Diane L. Templeton of Amherst, Darrell T. and Lori A. Templeton of Lynchburg; a daughter and her husband, Sharon T. and C. Barry Hall of Forest; a sister, Ruby T. Novak of Lynchburg, nine grandchildren, Jennifer and Neil Templeton, Tara Young, Marie Wheeler and her husband, Eric and Jeremiah Templeton, Jamie and Rachel Hall, Lexi and Levi Templeton and one great-grandchild, LeAnne Wheeler.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. William R. Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boonsboro United Methodist Church, 113 Coffee Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24503 or Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Ammon “Ben” Benjamin Tucker
Ammon “Ben” Benjamin Tucker, 69, of Route 3, Rustburg, died Friday, April 2, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn Elliott Tucker.
Mr. Tucker was born March 3, 1930 in Evington, the son of the late Ammon Tucker and the late Blanche Lemon Tucker. He was a Korean War veteran and was a supervisor at Winebarger Furniture Co. for 33 years. After retirement from Winebarger, he worked at Adjustable Steel. He was a member of Meade Memorial Methodist Church. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 16, the Moose Lodge and the Rustburg Ruritans.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kevin Benjamin Tucker of Rustburg, Mark Jeffrey Tucker of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; three stepchildren, Josephine Graybill Wells of Rustburg, Joseph Robert Graybill of Madison Heights, Roger Wayne Graybill of Forest; six grandchildren, Amy Sue Tucker of Rustburg, Ryan E. Wells of Lynchburg, Brandi W. Cash of Rustburg, Laura Graybill, Adam W. Graybill and Joseph M. Graybill of Madison Heights; three great-grandchildren, Jordan Wells, Carter Graybill and Ocean M. Graybill; two sisters, Etta T. Bennett of Lynchburg and Darlene T. Little of Altavista and one brother, Francis H. Tucker of Hurt.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Terry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 1999 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Meade Memorial Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, c/o Hospice of the Hills, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Almaria Tweedy
Mrs. Almaria Tweedy died April 1, 1999 in Hopewell. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Dennis Wade
Dennis Wade died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in Baltimore, Md. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Rupert Wayne Warren Jr.
Rupert Wayne Warren Jr., 51, of Chicago, Ill., died Monday. Funeral services 11 a.m. today at Liberty Christian Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
Herbert Coleman Blackstock
Mr. Herbert Coleman Blackstock, 82, of South Boston, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Willie Woodall Booth
Willie Woodall Booth, 91, of the Jefferson House, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 1999 after a long illness in The Carrington in Lynchburg.
Born June 25, 1907, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Alice M. Woodall and was the widow of Justus Booth. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Booth Harris, two granddaughters, four sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Jean Booth Wright; her sister, Georgia W. Carwile; her brother, Wilson E. Woodall and his wife, Evelyn, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Charles Harbin officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Sigrid (Cindy) Campbell
Sigrid (Cindy) Campbell went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 31, 1999. Left rejoicing her going home, are her mother, Katie F. White; one daughter, Deloma C. Donald and her husband, Tracy Donald; four sons, three stepdaughters, their families, a son-in-law, Cecil, her grandchildren, one brother, one sister and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Gary L. Moore.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the residence, 448 Main Street, Madison Heights and 613 Hood Street, Lynchburg.
Leslie Yeaman Fulcher
Leslie Yeaman Fulcher, 41, of Rustburg, died April 1, 1999 at her home. Graveside services 4 p.m. Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Brooks Funeral Home, South Boston.
Anne Stice Harper
Anne Stice Harper, 46, of Monroe, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of William N. Harper.
Anne was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of George Stevens and Mildred Stice. She was an employee of Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by one son, Shiloh Schmelz of Madison Heights; one daughter, Kaili Schmelz of Monroe; two granddaughters, Sahara Schmelz and Heather Schmelz of Madison Heights and two stepdaughters, Windy Harper-Moore of Madison Heights and Erin Noel Harper of Monroe.
Private interment will be in the family cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to Virginia Baptist Hospital ICU Fund, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Whitten Monelison Chapel serving the Harper family.
Jerome A. Hester
Jerome A. Hester was born in Mecklenburg County on Feb. 20, 1951 to John and Doris Hester. In his youth, he was baptized into the family of God and joined the St. Matthew Baptist Church. He affiliated with the church school, the choir and the Trustee Board and served as church treasurer for a number of years. He died at 4:45 a.m., March 30, 1999 surrounded by loved ones at Healthsouth Medical Center, Richmond.
Jerome’s educational pursuits, beyond the public school system took him to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & University, where he distinguished himself as Chair of Student Affairs Committee for the College of Ed., member of the Dean’s Advisory Council, and Editor of the Ag. Ed. Journal. Jerome earned both the Bachelor and Master of Science degrees there.
Jerome’s work experiences were Instructor, Agriculture Education, Vice President and Manager, Central Fidelity Bank, Senior Vice President and Group Manager for Central Fidelity and Finally, Senior Lending Officer - Mortgage Banker for GMAC Mortgage. Along the way, he earned Advanced and Graduate Certificates in Bank Management and became an instructor in area community colleges and banking firms.
His affiliations have included VA - FFA Foundation Inc., Board of Trustees, American Institute of Banking, Outstanding Young Men of America, American Red Cross, Board of Directors, Lynchburg Chapter, Alpha Tau Alpha, Alpha Lambda, Teachers of Teachers, Bronze Award, President, United Way of Farmville, Farmville Chamber of Commerce, VP Habitat for Humanity, President, Anne Spencer Foundation, Rotary Club, STEPS Inc., Farmville Jaycees, Junior Achievement Advisor, Keysville Center Trustee Board, VP Bluestone - Harmony Convention, President Liberty Church-School Union, President, Mecklenburg Education Association.
Jerome was united in holy matrimony on March 22, 1986 to Shaun Spencer. To this union was born Jordan Alexander their only offspring. He will be missed as an exemplary husband, father, son, brother and friend by his devoted wife, Shaun; his son, Jordan; his parents, John and Doris; his brother, John Jr., six uncles, one aunt, his father and mother-in-law, Chauncey and Anne Spencer, three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, numerous cousins, other relatives and a world of friends.
Jerome’s strong work-ethic was matched only by his unfailing faith in God, which he never relinquished. His favorite out-of-town outing was the Lott Carey Missionary Convention and “Preaching At Its Best”. His daily bible reading always included Psalm 27. “As we asunder part, it gives us inward pain, but we shall still be joined in heart and hope to meet again.”
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Highway 49 North at 701, Clarksville. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today at Carters Funeral Home, 206 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville.
Lois Carson Hillock
Lois Carson Hillock, 85, of Arvonia, died April 1, 1999. Mrs. Hillock taught school in Vinton, Dillwyn and the Veterans Hospital in Richmond.
She is survived by her husband, James G. Hillock; a sister, Helen C. Cox of La.; a brother, Donald Carson of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wickliffe Cemetery, Brookneal.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
Mary Lee West Hudgins
Mrs. Mary Lee West Hudgins, 75, of Stuart, died Wednesday morning at Patrick Community Hospital in Stuart.
Mrs. Hudgins was born May 19, 1923 in Stuart to the late John Jefferson and Louise Coles West.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward West, Mrs. Hudgins, attended Farmville State Teachers College and was retired from the Patrick County Department of Social Services. Mrs. Hudgins has been a member of Stuart United Methodist Church for 64 years.
Mrs. Hudgins is survived by her husband, Reuben B. “Rube” Hudgins Jr. of the home; five sons, John Wesley Elder of Fairfax, Douglas Harvey Elder of Forest, Robert Bruce Elder of Tampa, Fla., Lee Wren Hudgins of Stuart and Reuben B. “Boaty” Hudgins III of Stuart; six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ann Hale of Stuart; two brothers, John Douglas West of Clarksville and William Jefferson “Bill” West of Altavista.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Robert Thorne officiating. Interment will follow in Stuart Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Stuart United Methodist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice.
Russell Ashby Templeton
Russell Ashby Templeton, 79, of 2960 Trents Ferry Road, died March 31, 1999 at his home. He was the loving husband of Barbara Lee Hatter Templeton for 49 years.
Mr. Templeton was born April 11, 1919 in Bedford County, a son of the late Raleigh Robert Templeton and the late Mary Lee Dillard Templeton. He was the founder and owner of R. Ashby Templeton Inc., a member of Boonsboro United Methodist Church, Boonsboro Ruritan Club and a charter member of Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and their wives, Gary W. and Donna D. Templeton of Forest, Michael A. and Diane L. Templeton of Amherst, Darrell T. and Lori A. Templeton of Lynchburg; a daughter and her husband, Sharon T. and C. Barry Hall of Forest; a sister, Ruby T. Novak of Lynchburg, nine grandchildren, Jennifer and Neil Templeton, Tara Young, Marie Wheeler and her husband, Eric and Jeremiah Templeton, Jamie and Rachel Hall, Lexi and Levi Templeton and one great-grandchildren, LeAnne Wheeler.
He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. William R. Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boonsboro United Methodist Church, 113 Coffee Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24503 or Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Richard Douglass Williams Jr.
BROOKNEAL — Richard Douglass Williams Jr., 91, of 305 Virginia Avenue, died Thursday morning, April 1, 1999. He was the husband of Elizabeth Hackney Baskervill Williams.
Mr. Williams was born in Brookneal, Oct. 19, 1907, son of the late Richard Douglass Williams Sr. and Louise Monroe Williams. He was a member of Brookneal Presbyterian Church where he was active for many years. He attended the Virginia Military Institute. Mr. Williams was owner and operator of R.D. Williams Tobacco Co., R.D. Williams Insurance Agency and co-owner of Williams Lumber Co. for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard Douglass Williams III of Moreland, Ga.; two daughters, Elizabeth Williams Hoover of Cape Charles, Dabney Williams Allingham of Victoria, British Columbia; four stepchildren, William R. Baskervill of Wilson, N.C., Evelyn Baskervill of Wilson, N.C., Elizabeth B. Goodman of Franklin, Tenn., Harriett T. Garrett of Reidsville, N.C.; two brothers, Carrington Williams of Falls Church, Berkeley Williams of Frankfurt, Germany; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Boykin, Allison Williams, Katie Williams, Cornelia Hoover, John Hoover, Scott Woosley, Richard Woosley, Philip Allingham and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Monroe Williams; two sisters, Sara Williams Jett and Elizabeth Williams Lunsford.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at Brookneal Presbyterian Church by the Rev. John Kidd with interment to follow at Wickliffe Cemetery, Brookneal.
The family will receive friends prior to and following the memorial service at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Brookneal Presbyterian Church or the Patrick Henry Boys or Girls Plantations.
Henderson Funeral Home, Brookneal is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Bell Mayberry Brooks Witt
Dorothy Bell Mayberry Brooks Witt, 88, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, April 1, 1999. She was the wife of the late William Emmitt Brooks and the late William Howard Witt.
Born May 30, 1910 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late John Dudley Mayberry and Susan Davis Mayberry. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Mrs. Witt was a member of Fairview Christian Church where she was a member of the Sunshine Bible Class.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter William Mayberry and Frank Carrington Mayberry and one sister, Irene Mayberry Page.
Mrs. Witt is survived by one daughter, Naomi Vine Brooks Smith and her husband, Tommy of Lynchburg; one granddaughter, Angela Smith Price and her husband, Steve of Rustburg; one grandson, Anthony Vern Smith and his wife, Sharon of Lynchburg; two great-grandsons, James Stephen Price and Eric Thomasson Price both of Rustburg.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Jan Weston.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lee Cook
Mary Lee Cook, 63, departed this life Sunday, March 28, 1999 in Hurt.
Born in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cook and Lillian Monroe Cook.
She is survived by five sons, Lawrence Cook and his wife, Joann of Rustburg, Donnell Cook and his wife, Ann of Hurt, Lonnell Cook of Hurt, Willie Lee Cook of Halifax County and Larry Cook of the residence; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Whitfield of Hurt, Miss Brenda Cook of Halifax County; a devoted niece, Miss Evanette Cook of Lynchburg; two brothers-in-law, Curtis Whitfield and Russell Hunt of Hurt; nine grandchildren, four step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one aunt, Mrs. Anna Monroe of Lynch Station and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999 at New Bethel Baptist Church in Hurt with the Rev. William Peerman officiating and the Rev. Haywood Hunt eulogizing. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the chapel of Cook & Minnis Funeral Home.
Anne Stice Harper
Anne Stice Harper, 46, of Monroe, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of William N. Bryant.
Anne was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of George Stevens and Mildred Stice. She was an employee of Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by one son, Shiloh Schmelz of Madison Heights; one daughter, Kaili Schmelz of Monroe; two granddaughters, Sahara Schmelz and Heather Schmelz of Madison Heights and two stepdaughters, Windy Harper-Moore of Madison Heights and Erin Noel Harper of Monroe.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
Private interment will be at a later date in the family cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to Virginia Baptist Hospital ICU Fund, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Emma Jane Ebright Link
Emma Jane Ebright Link died March 29, 1999, at the Carrington. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 27, 1911.
Since coming to this area in 1985 from Delanco, N.J., she lived in Lake Vista and at Valley View Retirement Community.
She is survived by her daughter, Carole Link Rodman of Forest; her grandson, Douglas Blinn Rodman, granddaughter, Wendy Rodman Doyle and husband, Kevin, a great-granddaughter, Jamie Braxton Doyle, all of Richmond; a sister, Mary Alberta Yerger of Millersberg, Pa., and two nephews.
Emma served as a volunteer at Poplar Forest. She was employed for many years as deputy tax collector of Riverside, N.J.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Link; her son-in-law, James B. Rodman Jr.; and grandson, James Blair Rodman III (Jamie).
Dr. J. Kenneth Rogers will hold a memorial service at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 9224 Timberlake Road, Friday, April 2, 1999, at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Burlington, N.J., at a later date.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Forest Public Library, P.O. Box 303, Forest Va. 24551 or a charity of your choice.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements 237-9424.
Charlotte (Dews) Rhodes
Charlotte (Dews) Rhodes, 64, of Bowling Green, formerly of Gladys, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 28, 1999 at her residence after a brief illness. She was the wife of Carlton Bernard Rhodes Sr. of the residence and formerly of Lynch Station.
Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey Dews and Beulah Freeman Dews.
She joined Spotswood Chapel Holiness Church at an early age and later joined Zion Grove Church in Bowling Green.
Known to all as “Big Baby”, she was a loving and kind homemaker and will be sorrowfully missed by her children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Gloria Rhodes and Sherry R. Samuel; two sons, Carlton Bernard Jr. (CB) and Wilburn (Wimpy) Rhodes; a son-in-law, Herman Samuel; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild all of Bowling Green; four sisters, Cleta D. Hill of Philadelphia, Pa., Mabel (Wilburn) Cunningham of Gladys, Lucy Rhodes of Caroline County and Katherine (John) Floyd of Fredericksburg; two brothers, William Dews and Lindsey Dews Jr. both of Pa.; two sisters-in-law, Martha Dews of Gladys and Gene Austin of Md.; devoted nephews and their wives, Alfred and Carolyn Dews and William and Shirley Dews; devoted niece and her husband, Cecil and Josephine Anthony, other devoted nieces, nephews, special relatives and friends, Rev. and Mrs. Coolidge Rhodes Sr. of Evington and family, Ethel (Becky) Brown of Altavista and Cornelius (Pete) and Delores Goggins and a host of other friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1999 at Zion Grove Church in Bowling Green with Pastor, Rev. Williams, officiating. She will lie in state from noon until time of service.
Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Richmond Highway, Bowling Green.
Victor Arnold Snow
FOREST — Victor Arnold Snow, 82, of Forest, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at St. John’s Nursing Home.
Born Sept. 29, 1916 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late John Alexander Snow and Sally Shelton Snow.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Kay Holmes. Mr. Snow was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Eaton Manufacturing.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Taylor Snow of Forest; one son, John Snow of Orland Park, Ill.; a daughter, Vicki Ritchie of Forest; two brothers, Cloy Snow of Gretna and Landon Snow of Spring Garden; three sisters, Iva McGregor of Java, Frances Watlington of Danville and Catherine Owen of Lakeland, Fla., eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at Zion United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gary Shelton and the Rev. Jess Staton.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his brother-in-law, Ramsey Taylor, 540 Red Hawk Lane, Gretna.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth B. Brooks
Elizabeth B. Brooks, 84, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Emmett Clinton Brooks.
Born in Lynchburg, March 13, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Dingee Montgomery Brooks and the late Lottie Mae Martin Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She attended East Brook Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brooks is survived by five daughters, June Hall and her husband, Jay of Forest, Delores Tucker of Lynchburg, Sandra Fielder and her husband, Frank, Linda Powell and her husband, Junior and Dawn Frye and her husband, Rodney all of Lynchburg; three sons, Clinton Brooks of Calif., Douglas Brooks and Dale Brooks and his friend, Ann all of Lynchburg; two brothers, Clarence Brooks of Altavista and Cecil Brooks of Madison Heights; two sisters, Inez Isaacs of Rustburg and Iris Kolwier of Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Tyreeanna Cemetery by the Rev. Ellis Caudill.
The family will receive friends at the residence of Linda Powell at 141 Rockwell Road.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Ody William Coffey
Ody William Coffey, 79, of Massies Mill, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Nelson County, Jan. 21, 1920, he was the son of the late Ody V. and Esther L. Coffey. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 83rd Thunderbolt Division and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Erma Auer Coffey; three sisters, Mrs. Roy C. Taylor (Kathleen) of Springfield, Mrs. Byron Roman (Flossie) of Lynchburg and Mrs. H.N. Taylor (Bernice) of Monroe.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. Barry Miles with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roseland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39, Roseland, Va. 22967.
Bettine Goodall Reisky de Dubnic
Bettine Goodall Reisky de Dubnic, daughter of Bettine Field Goodall and the late Dr. McChesney Goodall, born July 22, 1944, died Saturday, March 20, on her farm in Lead Hill, Ar.
She is survived by her two children, Austin D. Weiss of Eureka Springs, Ar., and her daughter Bettine Field Carroll of New York City.
Bessie Hunter Dowdy
Bessie Hunter Dowdy, 82, of Madison Heights, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, March 30, 1999 after a short illness.
Born in Amherst County, Oct. 26, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Morris Soule and Hattie Lee Hunter. She was retired from Wilco Uniform Company and was a faithful member of Oakdale Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late Harry Allen Dowdy. She was the loving mother of two children and their spouses, her son, Dale Allen Dowdy Sr. and his wife, Darlene; her daughter, Doris Lee and her husband, Lloyd Lee all of Madison Heights. She is survived by one brother, Frank M. Hunter of Madison Heights; five sisters, Beatrice Carson of Pleasant View, Lillian Smoot of Lynchburg, Estelle Carson, Grace Purvis and Rosabelle Cash all of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, Deborah D. Tyree of Appomattox, Faith L. Coles and her husband, Ken, Dale Dowdy Jr. and his wife, Beth and Scott Lee all of Madison Heights. She was adored by four great-granddaughters, Stephanie, Samatha and Susan Tyree and Jessica Coles.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Terry Wornstaff and the Rev. Steve Tyree. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her son, 2357 Galts Mill Road.
The family suggests memorials be made to Oakdale Baptist Church.
James R. Gorman Jr.
James Raymond Gorman Jr. of Wellesley, Mass., died March 15, 1999 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was 73.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late James R. Gorman, M.D. and Mary W. (Ferguson) Gorman. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg and from Babson College in 1959. Mr. Gorman was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. A longtime resident of Wellesley, Mass., Mr. Gorman had a summer home in Sackets Harbor, N.Y. He was a member of the Old Colony Ski Club and the Wellesley Sailing Club. Mr. Gorman has been employed by Honeywell Inc. as a computer programmer.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline (Hayden) Gorman; a daughter, Karen Gorman Bostwick and her husband, Jack of Franklin, Mass.; two sons and their wives, James Raymond Gorman III, M.D. and Annette Pein of Evanston, Ill. and Charles Hayden Gorman and Elizabeth Howard of Natick, Mass.; two brothers, John B. Gorman, M.D. of Calif. and Thomas Gorman of Richmond; a sister, Betty Anne Bond of Johnson City, Tenn. and a grandson, Brian J. Bostwick of Franklin, Mass.
Visiting hours were held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington Street, Wellesley, Mass.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. James the Great Church, Route 9, Wellesley, Mass. on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11 a.m. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Sackets Harbor, N.Y.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Mrs. Cynthia Cecelia Mealer Henderson
Mrs. Cynthia Cecelia Mealer Henderson, 82, of Vernon Hill, died Monday. Services, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Level Presbyterian Church. Burial in church cemetery.
Miss Mary Jennings
Miss Mary Jennings, 85, of Shiloh Church Road, Nathalie, died Monday in South Boston. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Sunflower Baptist Church in Nathalie with interment in the church cemetery. Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda Hamilton Koester
Brenda Hamilton Koester, 51, of 1822 Pocahontas Street, died Monday, March 29, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of William Arthur “Bill” Koester.
Brenda was born May 27, 1947 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late William Henry “Bill” Hamilton and Frances Beard Hamilton. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by one brother, A. Wayne Hamilton and one nephew, Gary Hamilton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mary Beth Koester Glass and her husband, Richard of Richmond; two brothers, Lewis N. Hamilton and his wife, Kay of Concord and Mark A. Hamilton of Lynchburg; one sister, Mary H. Fields of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Polly Hamilton of Madison Heights; four nephews, Pete Fields and his wife, Bobbi, Timmy Hamilton and his wife, Andrea, Scott Hamilton and his wife, Kay and Bruce Hamilton; one niece, Cheryl Hamilton; three great nephews, Ryan Fields, Cory Fields and Lee Hamilton and one great niece, Elizabeth Hamilton.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Monsignor J. Kenneth Rush. Interment will be in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew.
Mrs. Jeanette Miller
Mrs. Jeanette Miller departed this life Sunday, March 28, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in High Point, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Harvey Armstrong and the late Mrs. Alice Presley Armstrong. Her husband was the late David Miller. She was a member of Peaceful Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Ms. Helen Armstrong of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a niece, Mrs. Amanda Gibson of High Point, N.C.; devoted friends, Rev. and Mrs. Edward Jones, Ms. Barbara Bass and Ms. Elizabeth Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday from Peaceful Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Jones officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
William “Bill” Pickeral
William Henry “Bill” Pickeral, 81, formerly of Pittsylvania County, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Charlottesville.
Born March 14, 1918 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of John Henry Pickral and Minnie Pickerel Noble. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Scott Pickeral. Mr. Pickeral was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired design engineer. He was the Golden Gloves Champion of Virginia in 1936-1937.
He is survived by a son, James W. Pickeral of Richmond; two daughters, Joanne Taylor of Severna Park, Md. and Sarah Pickeral of Falls Church; two half sisters, Marilyn Johnson and Geraldine Miller, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 1999 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Dr. Edward Wright.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
George Russell Robertson Jr.
George Russell Robertson Jr., 48, died Sunday in Lufkin, Texas. Funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, Colbert-Moran Chapel. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Terrence Patrick Rogers
APPOMATTOX — Terrence Patrick Rogers, 77, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Davey Rogers.
Born in Ireland, April 27, 1922, he was a son of the late Francis and Mary Elizabeth Rogers. He was a retired Chief Engineer with Bouchard Transportation and was a WW II U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Yvonne Roman, Spout Spring; two sons, Kevin John Rogers, Calif. and Michael P. Rogers and his wife, Allison, N.J.; five grandchildren, Terrence Clark and his wife, Chrissie, Shaun Roman, Christopher Roman, Sarah Rogers, Jacquelyn Rogers and Timothy Rogers; two great-grandsons, Justin and Dylan Clark; one sister, Elizabeth Holbrook; one brother, John Rogers.
He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Rogers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 2, 1999 at Robinson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Christine Bradley
Funeral services for Christine Bradley will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in First St. Paul Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Jack Wilson officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Her remains may be viewed in the church from 2 p.m. until funeral time.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Franklin Funeral Home, 317 5th Street and other times at 116 Adams Drive, Lynchburg or the residence of Carl Bradley in Rustburg.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Ody William Coffey
Ody William Coffey, 79, of Massies Mill, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Nelson County, Jan. 21, 1920, he was the late Ody V. and Esther L. Coffey. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 83rd Thunderbolt Division and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Erma Auer Coffey; three sisters, Mrs. Roy C. Taylor (Kathleen) of Springfield, Mrs. Byron Roman (Flossie) of Lynchburg and Mrs. H.N. Taylor (Bernice) of Monroe.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. Barry Miles with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roseland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39, Roseland, Va. 22967.
Frank Strother Crawford Jr.
Frank Strother Crawford Jr., 75, of 1516 Wythe Road, died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine Page Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was born Nov. 22, 1923 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Frank Strother Crawford Sr. and the late Dora Shifflett Crawford. He was a member of Southview United Methodist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, L. Nelson Crawford and his wife, Cindy of Goode; a brother, Joseph E. Crawford and his wife, Donnie of Lynchburg; three sisters, Bernice C. Goin of Lynchburg, Shirley C. Roakes and her husband, Carlton of Altavista, Maxine C. Myers of Glen Bernie, Md.; two grandchildren, Julie C. Grubbs of Evington, Calvert Crawford of Lynchburg; one great-grandson, Jerame Grubbs of Evington and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jack L. Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Chapter, American Heart Association, 2250 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Erma S. Dawson
Mrs. Erma S. Dawson of Bedford, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1999 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999 at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairmont Cemetery, Bedford.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Mrs. Clarine Abbitt Evans
Mrs. Clarine Abbitt Evans of 1705 Floyd Street, departed this life Sunday, March 28, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Amherst County, June 30, 1919, the daughter of the late William Abbitt and Sallie Linthicum Abbitt. She was the wife of the late Rennie Evans. She was a member of Scottzion Baptist Church.
One brother, Charlie Abbitt and his wife, Margaret of Lynchburg survive her; a son-in-law, Wilbert Cunningham; two granddaughters, Vernice Smith and Thelma Garland; one grandson, Randolph Cunningham; one great-granddaughter, Kierra Smith; a devoted nephew, Wilbert Abbitt; a devoted friend, Alice Jeffress and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at ScottZion Baptist Church with the Rev. A.A. Winn officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends and assemble at 1705 Floyd Street.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Mattie Wooding Gates
Mrs. Mattie Wooding Gates, 85, departed this life early Saturday morning, March 27, 1999 at her residence.
Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Ara Lee Wooding. She was the wife of the late James Edward Gates.
She is survived by seven daughters, Sarah Hudson and her husband, Carl of Peekskill, N.Y., Mattie Wilkins-Smith and Jacqueline Fitts and her husband, Linny all of Bronx, N.Y., Maxine and Deborah Gates both of Altavista, Mary Ellen and her husband, James of Roanoke, and Marilyn Davis and her husband, Tony of Brandywine, Md.; one sister, Commeaner Crider and her husband, Wiley of Lynch Station.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at First Baptist Church, Altavista with the Rev. James Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Airy Methodist Church Cemetery, Leesville.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the chapel of Cook & Minnis Funeral Home.
Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass
Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass, 81, of Bedford County, died Saturday, March 27, 1999. Graveside services 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Mrs. Ramona Hall Jenkins
Mrs. Ramona Hall Jenkins of 1108 Grove Road, Lynchburg, died Saturday.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Raymond Hall Jr. and Mrs. Alice Hall. She was the wife of Charles Jenkins. She was a member of Hills Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her loving parents and husband, she leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Dieanta Hall, Cordera Hall and Nice Hall all of Long Island; two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Allen and her husband, Larry of Long Island and Mrs. Daphane Bowman and her husband, Rod of Texas; a brother, Kenneth Hall of Lynchburg; her paternal grandfather, Raymond Hall Sr. of Altavista; her maternal grandparents, Bruce Stone and Mrs. Fannie Stone of Long Island; three nieces, Shanice Allen and Shanta Allen both of Lynchburg and LaMesha Hall of Texas; four nephews, Kiante Allen and Desmond Hall both of Lynchburg, Kendrick Hall of Ga. and Derrick Boyd of Halifax; a very special friend, Cindy Lindsay of Concord, five aunts, eight uncles, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
The funeral announcement will appear later.
Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Evelyn Walker Landrum
Evelyn Walker Landrum, 78, of Lynchburg, died Saturday afternoon, March 27, 1999 at Carrington Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late James Coleman Landrum.
Evelyn was born in Lynchburg, July 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Willie A. Walker and Bessie Williams Walker. Evelyn was a retired day care worker with Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jami Lynn Wilmoth and one grandson, Jeffrey Bryan Landrum.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth W. Landrum Sr. and wife, Brenda of Lynchburg; one daughter, Deborah Jean Landrum of Lynchburg; three brothers, Charles F. Walker, John C. “Pete” Walker both of Lynchburg, Preston L. Walker of McLean; one sister, Marie Perdue of Lynchburg and one grandson, Kenneth W. Landrum Jr. of Lynchburg.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Mary Ellen Coon McClaskey
Mary Ellen Coon McClaskey, 95, of 501 VES Road, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Fred Earl McClaskey for 74 years.
She was born Feb. 20, 1904 in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of the late George Drake Coon and Cora Ella Rosebrough Coon. She was a retired Realtor, a member of the University of Missouri Alumni Association, Pewter Collector’s Club of America, Society of Mayflower Descendants, Daughters of American Revolution, Blue Ridge Chapter and serving as Past Regent in Illinois and Virginia and a member of The Pilgrim Edward Doty Society. She was a member of Memorial Christian Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one great niece and one great nephew.
A notice of time and place for Mrs. McClaskey’s memorial service will be published at a later date.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving Mrs. McClaskey’s family.
Audrey F. Millner
Audrey F. Millner of Franklin Place, Chatham, died March 28, 1999.
She was born in Bassett, Nov. 11, 1932 and was the daughter of Hobart D. and Zella L. Frazier. In 1959 she was married to H. Victor Millner Jr. who survives. She was recently honored as Citizen of the Year for Pittsylvania County. Her professional career ended in Dec. 1998 when she retired as Executive Director of the Pittsylvania Economic Development Organization (PEDO), an organization which was founded under her guidance and which she directed for 15 years.
Mrs. Millner had previously served as Executive Director of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and under her direction it was merged with other local chambers into the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce of which she served as Executive Director until it was separated from PEDO in 1989.
Mrs. Millner held a Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Virginia. She founded the Adult Education Program for the Pittsylvania County Public School System. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chatham. Mrs. Millner served on the Board of Directors of Hughes Memorial Home, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, and was, at her death, a member of the initial Board of the DPC Community Foundation.
In addition to her husband of the home, she is survived by her mother, Zella L. Frazier of Chatham; a daughter, Elizabeth Frazier Millner of Mattaponi; a son, H. Victor Millner III of Charlottesville and a son, James R. Millner II of Washington, D.C. and three grandchildren, Evan Daniel Millner, Katherine Anderson Millner and Margaret Spotswood Millner all of Charlottesville.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chatham.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to DPC Community Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1039, Danville, Va. 24543 or your preferred charity.
Scott Funeral Home of Chatham is in charge of arrangements.
Audrey Arthur Noell
Audrey Arthur Noell, 88, of Lynchburg, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at The Briarwood Nursing Home in Amherst. She was the wife of the late George Edward Noell Jr.
Mrs. Noell was born in Lynchburg, Feb. 11, 1911 to the late John William Arthur and Jeffie Davis Arthur. She was a retired nurse. Mrs. Noell was a member of the Fort Hill Woman’s Club and the Fort Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lois Arthur McWane of Lynchburg; two nieces, Lois McWane Griffin of Forest and Joanne Roberts-Polly of Roanoke; one nephew, Fred W. McWane III of Lynchburg.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with Pastor John Siegle officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice.
Linus Page Petty
RED HOUSE — Linus Page Petty, 70, of 129 Lawyers Road, died Monday, March 29, 1999 in Holly Manor, Farmville. He was the husband of Betty Reynolds Petty.
Born in Wren, Charlotte County, May 18, 1928, he was a son of the late Florrie Mason Petty and E.L. Petty. Mr. Petty was a retired Ford automobile salesman for over 40 years, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Providence Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Anne Page Petty of Lynchburg; three sons, Mark Petty of Nags Head, N.C., David Petty of Phenix and Matthew Petty and his wife, Sharon of Appomattox; two grandsons, Daniel and James Petty of Appomattox and a sister, Mary Ellen Chapman of Farmville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Lanny Horton and the Rev. Russell W. Pedigo Jr. with burial following in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Red House.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Appomattox Rescue Squad, Providence Baptist Church or Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation.
Richard Michael Pfohl
EVERGREEN — Richard Michael Pfohl, 34, died Sunday, March 28, 1999 in UVA Hospital, Charlottesville. He was the husband of Judith Martin Pfohl.
Born in Freeport, Ill., Feb. 16, 1965, he was a son of Robert Joseph and Sandra Arnette Pfohl of Dillwyn. He was president of R.M. Pfohl Trucking Inc. and a member of Spout Spring Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a sister, Kimberly P. Hudgins of Dillwyn; a brother, Robert E. (Bobby) Pfohl of Palmyra; maternal grandfather, Richard L. Arnette of Mineral; two nieces, Taylor Hudgins of Dillwyn and Tiffany Bryant of Spout Spring; a nephew, Randall Bryant of Spout Spring; his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Martin and his wife’s grandfather, Herman Shue all of Spout Spring.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Spout Spring Baptist Church by the Rev. Victor Nas and the Rev. Bruce Larson with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please send them to Compassion International, in memory of Mike Pfohl (Account #1364828-3 for Jessica Sanchez), Colorado Springs, Co. 80997-0009.
Charlotte Louella Rhodes
Mrs. Mabel Cunningham of 3851 Gladys Road, Gladys, has been notified of the death of her sister, Mrs. Charlotte Louella (Bigbaby) Rhodes, 64, wife of Mr. Bernard Rhodes of Bowling Green. She departed this life Sunday, March 28, 1999.
Funeral arrangements and announcements will appear later.
C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, 22427 is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lee Smith
Funeral services for Robert Lee Smith will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from First Baptist Church, Coolwell with Dr. Marshall D. Mays officiating. Interment will be in the George Washington McDaniel Cemetery. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the Morningstar Baptist Church and other times at the residence.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Ruby Thomas Thompson
Ruby Celess Thomas Thompson, 89, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at Oakwood Manor in Bedford. She was the widow of George William Thompson.
Born in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Thomas and Cora Alice Beard Thomas. Ruby was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by one daughter, Alda Gibson and her husband, Eddie of Madison Heights; two grandsons, Eddie Gibson Jr. of Madison Heights and Lenwood Mohler of Elon and two great-grandchildren, Jessica Gibson and Lenny Mohler both of Madison Heights.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Alda Gibson, 273 Clark Street, Madison Heights.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving Mrs. Thompson’s family.
Earl Patrick Adams, III
Rev. Earl Patrick (Pat) Adams, III, 53, of 1202 Lola Avenue, Altavista, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 in Altavista.
Born October 30, 1945 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Earl Patrick Adams, Jr. and Essie Farmer Adams Lam.
He graduated from Altavista High School and attended Holmes College of the Bible in Greenville, S.C. for 4 years. Mr. Adams joined the Western N.C. conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in June of 1972.
He served as a pastor at the Roxboro Pentecostal Holiness Church, the Concord Pentecostal Holiness Church in Concord, N.C., and for 6 years at The Falls of Neuse Pentecostal Holiness Church in Wake Forest, N.C. Pat was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church and an employee of Winn Dixie in Hurt.
He is survived by a host of cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Paul Ferguson and Rev. David Bayse. Burial will follow in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at First Pentecostal Holiness Church from 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
Christine Bradley
Christine Bradley departed this life Saturday evening in Avante Nursing Home.
She was born in Campbell County, the daughter of the late James and Annie Cunningham. She was the wife of the late Boston Bradley, II.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley M. Easley and Doris Bradley, both of Lynchburg; four sons, Horace Bradley, Boston Bradley, III, both of Md., Howard Bradley of Petersburg and Carl E. Bradley of Rustburg; grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
A funeral notice will appear later. The family will receive friends at 116 Adams Drive, Lynchburg and the residence of Carl Bradley, Rustburg.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Dorothy Myrtle Childress
Dorothy Myrtle Childress, 77, of 114 Oakdale Circle, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Madison Heights, she was a daughter of the late John Wesley Childress and Mary Harris Childress.
Ms. Childress was a U.S. Army Veteran of W.W.II and later joined the U.S. Air Force. She had worked in the ADJ. Generals Office, the Pentagon and the Air Force information Center in Washington D.C. She was a member of the former Franklin Street Baptist Church, Sandusky Baptist Church and First Baptist Church.
Ms. Childress was the last member of her immediate family and is survived by a nephew and several nieces.
A graveside service will be conducted a 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Presbyterian Cemetery, the Rev. John Bowles, interim pastor of First Baptist Church officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Mary Lee Cook
Mary Lee Cook of Hurt died Sunday, March 28, 1999. Survivors include five sons and two sisters. Cook & Minnis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Elmer Francisco
Roger Elmer Francisco, 89, of Nathalie died Sunday, March 28, 1999. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., Hunting Creek Baptist Church by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Mattie Wooding Gates
Mattie Wooding Gates of Altavista died Saturday, March 27, 1999. Survivors include seven daughters and one sister. Cook & Minnis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass
Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass, 81, of Bedford, died Saturday, March 27, 1999. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
Sandra Jamerson Grubbs
APPOMATTOX - Sandra Jamerson Grubbs, 53, died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at her residence. She was the wife of Alfred Lewis Grubbs, Jr.
Born in Farmville, July 31, 1945, she was the daughter of Mary Mason Jamerson of Farmville and the late Aubrey Melvin Jamerson. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. Sandra was a CNA, employed by Personal Home Care. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two daughters, Dana Roxanne Grubbs of Appomattox and Tracy G. Gula and her husband Thomas of Chesapeake; a granddaughter, Brittany Noel Gula; two brothers, David Melvin Jamerson and his wife Vertie Mae of Cumberland, and Ronald Wayne Jamerson and his wife Elizabeth of Farmville; and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Alfred (Della) Grubbs of Concord.
Sandra was preceded in death by a son Kevin Wayne Grubbs.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Antioch United Methodist Church of Cumberland County by the Rev. Patricia Bain, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Robinson Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Dorothy Hamlett Harvey
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Hamlett Harvey, formerly of Brookneal, will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hat Creek Baptist Church in Brookneal with interment in the Mt.Calvary Baptist Church cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Mr. Mack Hamlett of Brookneal and a host of other relatives and friends.
Professional services are entrusted to the Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal.
Ramona Hall Jenkins
Ramona Hall Jenkins died Saturday. Survivors include her parents, three sons, two sisters, one brother, three grandparents. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Joi Nikia Johnson
Joi Nikia Johnson (Stinka) will be conducted Tuesday, 1 p.m. from the Rivermont Baptist Church, Rev. James Cobbs officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 12 p.m. until time of funeral. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 2007 Main Street.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Evelyn Rebecca Landrum
Evelyn Rebecca Landrum, 78, of Lynchburg, died Saturday afternoon March 27, 1999 at Carrington Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late James Coleman Landrum.
Evelyn was born in Lynchburg on July 24, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Willie A. Walker and Bessie Williams Walker. Evelyn was a retired Daycare worker with Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jami Lynn Wilmoth and one grandson, Jeffrey Bryan Landrum.
She is survived by a son Kenneth W. Landrum, Sr. and wife Brenda of Lynchburg; one daughter, Deborah Jean Landrum of Lynchburg; three brothers, Charles F. Walker, John C. “Pete” Walker both of Lynchburg, Preston L. Walker of Mclean; one sister Marie Perdue of Lynchburg; and one grandson, Kenneth W. Landrum, Jr. of Lynchburg.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Duiguid Waterlick Chapel from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Robert E. Mathews, Jr.
Robert E. Mathews, Jr., 67, of Bedford died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Coleman Mathews.
Born February 19, 1932 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Gladys May Mathews of Lynchburg and the late Robert E. Mathews, Sr.
He was a retired employee of the Federal Aviation Administration, with 22 years service and was presently employed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture.
He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Humane Association, The Humane Society of the United States and was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother John H. Mathews. He was the beloved father of Robert C. Mathews of Chesapeake, Deborah M. Pitts of Glen Allen, Kim M. Jackson of Lynchburg, Lori M. Overstreet of Hampton and Tina M. Stanley of Bedford; a sister, Kathleen M. Farthing of Forest and 12 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m.. at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory with the Rev. Mike Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Land Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions, please consider the American Cancer Society. Heritage Funeral Service, 239-2405.
Roy Acree Mayhew
Roy Acree Mayhew, 72, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 27, 1999. He was the husband of the late Peggy Walters Mayhew.
Born September 29, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late William Coleman Mayhew and Laura Shelton Mayhew. He was a member of the American Legion Post 16, a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, and a retired employee of Richardson & Wayland.
He is survived by one son, Patrick LeRoy Mayhew and his wife, Wanda of Forest; one brother, Melvin Mayhew of Gretna; one sister, Olene Brown of Hurt; and two grandchildren, Kristy and Karly Mayhew.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Eugene L. Mayhew and W.C. Mayhew, Jr.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Finch and Finch Chapel by the Rev. Gerry Shelton.
Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista from 7-8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence of his son, Pat Mayhew, 1295 Mays Mill Road, Forest.
Jeanette Miller
Jeanette Miller died Sunday in Lynchburg, Survivors include one sister. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Cynthia Ann Reed
Ms. Cynthia Ann Reed of Red House died Friday, March 26, 1999. She is survived by three sons, Rusty, Joseph, and Clarence; three daughters, Mildred, Felicia, and Mary; one sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Malone and Mr. Emanuel Malone of Red House; a devoted friend, Mr. Russell Copeland of Red House; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House with interment in the church cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to the Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House.
Virginia C. Reese
Virginia C. Reese, 85, of Blossburg, Pa., died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, Pa.
Born November 10, 1913 in Brockton, Mass., she was the daughter of James J. and Lillian Spencer Conson.
Mrs. Reese received her teaching degree from the Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg and her master’s degree in teaching from the George Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn. She taught English and French at Mansfield High School until her retirement. She belonged to the Pa. Association of School Retirees. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Mansfield.
Surviving are two sisters, Jane Conson of Wellsboro and Mary McClanan of Merritt Island, Fla.; sister-in-laws, Amy Wessling of Lewistown, Pa., and Ruby Conson of Lynchburg; three nephews; one niece; three great-nephews; and one great niece. Preceding her in death was her husband, John J. Reese, on Jan. 4, 1987, and her brother, James Conson, Jr.
Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Wm. Zwicharowski Funeral Home, 314 Granger Street, Blossburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church with the Rev. Canon Rudolph Van Der Hiel, her pastor, officiating. Interment will in Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Robert Lee Smith
Robert Lee Smith, 55, of Amherst departed this life Saturday, March 27, 1999 at his residence.
He is the husband of Dorothy Louise Smith of Amherst.
Born January 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Sidney Smith and Mary Sue Christian Smith. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Amherst, and employed by Sweetbriar College until his illness.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters Tonya R. Smith and Tiana L. Smith, both of Amherst; two nieces, whom he raised Rosetta R. Jones of Amherst and Mary J. Jones of Madison Heights; five sisters, Marion S. Booth of Washington, D.C., Earleen S. Jones, Doretha S. Moore, Constance S. Ware and Gertrude S. Payne, all of Lynchburg; six grandchildren; three aunts; a very loyal and devoted friend, Kevin McCray and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Morning Star Baptist Church Amherst on Tuesday, March 30, 1999 from 7- 8 p.m. and at other times at the residence. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Amherst with Dr. M. D. Mays officiating. Interment will be in the George Washington McDaniel Cemetery.
He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service.
The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Larry Wayne Staton
AMHERST — Larry Wayne Staton, 55, died Saturday, March 27, 1999. He was the husband of Janette Smith Staton.
Born May 12, 1943 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Olin Mason and Adell Burks Staton.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jack Quinton Staton and wife, Kathy of Amherst; one daughter, Hazel Staton Tyree and husband, Mark of Evington; three sisters, Geneva Lou Fuller of Lynchburg, Juanita Doss of Roanoke and Frances West of Lanoir, N.C.; two brothers, Howard Staton of Gladstone and Johnny Staton of Lynchburg; one grandson, Hunter Allen Tyree.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Staton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stan Pique officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at the chapel.
Ruby Thompson
Ruby Thompson, 89, of Lynchburg died Sunday in Bedford. Whitten Monelison is serving the family.
Nora Hodges Wilson
Nora Hodges Wilson, 85, of South Boston died March 27, 19- 99 in Woodview Nursing Home. Funeral today, 3 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
Baldwin Jennings Yewell
Baldwin Jennings Yewell died March 28, 1999. She had lived at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg for the last 18 years.
Born in 1905 at Red House in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Jane Wilkens Smith and Frank Stratton Jennings. Her parents moved to Lynchburg when she was two years old.
Mrs. Yewell attended Miss Mason’s School at Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y. In 1926, she married James Arthur Wood of Petersburg. They lived in Washington, D.C. where her husband was an attorney for various federal agencies for many years. He died in 1970.
Baldwin Yewell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, the Kenwood Country Club of Bethesda, Md., and the Boonsboro Country Club of Lynchburg. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Daly Yewell of Westminster Canterbury; two sons, James Arthur Wood, Jr. of North Bethesda, Md., and William Jennings Wood of Santa Barbara, Calif.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are pending at this time for Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Canterbury on Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the Weissert Chapel. Diuguid Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Austin
Ronald Austin of Washington, died Saturday. Survivors include a son and two sisters. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Albert (Blue) Gordon Barnes
Albert (Blue) Gordon Barnes, 83, of 337 Woodland Avenue, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, July 1, 1915, he was a son of the late Clarence O. Barnes and Mary Rucker Barnes and was the husband of Virginia O. Barnes of Lynchburg. Mr. Barnes was retired from Mid-State Electric Company, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a member of the Elks Lodge #321.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Spring Hill Cemetery with Dr. Robert A. Wilson officiating.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Norman D. Blair
Norman D. Blair, 79, of Leslie, Ark., died Saturday. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Dorothy Myrtle Childress
Dorothy Myrtle Childress, 77, of 114 Oakdale Circle, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete. Whitten Park Avenue is serving Ms. Childress family.
Kathrine W. Cozzens
Graveside services for Mrs. Kathrine Wallace Cozzens, widow of George G. Cozzens, Jr., will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Bedford.
Mrs. Cozzens, formerly of Lynchburg and Washington, D.C., died March 20, 1999, in Lakewood, Wash. She was the daughter of the late Theresa Chilton Wallace and Aubrey Wallace. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert N. Keeler.
She is survived by one daughter, Kay Keeler Burns and husband Theodore, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Ann Newman Murrell in Forest.
Celeste Ivey Edmunds
Celeste Ivey Edmunds, 94, of Lynchburg, died Friday, March 26, 1999. She was the wife of the late Benjamin Prescott Edmunds.
Mrs. Edmunds was born in Lynchburg, Dec. 23, 1904, a daughter of the late Edwin Clark Ivey and the late Eleanor Prescott Ivey. She was a long time member of St. Johns Episcopal Church, having been married to Prescott there in 1929.
After attending Lynchburg Public schools, she graduated from Hollins College in 1926.
Mrs. Edmunds was a former member of the Junior League of Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Garden Club, and Antiquarians Club of Lynchburg. She also belonged to the Lee Society, The Jamestown Society, The Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Order of the Crown in America.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Prescott Edmunds and Harriet Howerton Edmunds of Lynchburg; three grandsons and their wives, Benjamin Prescott Edmunds and Deborah, Paul Carrington Edmunds and Lisa all of Lynchburg, John Page Edmunds and Ellen of Raleigh, N.C. and three great-grandchildren, Celeste Taylor Edmunds, Dustin Kean Edmunds and John Page Edmunds Jr.
She was predeceased by a sister, Emma Ivey Barksdale; three brothers, Robert Kean Ivey, William Christopher Ivey II and Edwin Clark Ivey Jr.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 at Spring Hill Cemetery followed by a memorial service at Westminster Canterbury Chapel at 11 a.m. with Father Frank Dunn officiating both services.
The family will receive friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. B.P. Edmunds Jr., 1543 Lexington Drive, from 1:30-5 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, please consider St. John’s Episcopal Church, Organ Fund, 200 Boston Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Lena T. Euille
Mrs. Lena T. Euille, 95, of 343 Old State Road, Amherst, entered into eternal life Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the Avante Nursing Home.
Born in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Tyler. Her husband was the late Luther Euille. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Coolwell.
She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Ms. Esther E. Rose of Amherst; three devoted nieces, Louise Brown of W.Va., Teresa Hill of Washington, D.C. and Mary Beverly of Amherst; a special friend, Amanda Davis of Lynchburg and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 from the First Baptist Church, Coolwell with the Rev. M.D. Mays officiating. Interment will be in the Briarwood Memorial Gardens. Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:30 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass
BEDFORD — Lelia Hortense “Hortie” Glass, 81, of Bedford County, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Columbia, S.C., May 1, 1917, a daughter of the late Edward George Daniels and Pauline Nettles Daniels. She lived most of her life in Linden, Ala. and the past several years with her son and daughter-in-law, in Bedford County. She was retired from the City of Linden, Ala.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin H. Glass Sr. “Cuz”; two sisters and one brother.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Sue Glass of Bedford and Patrick Glass and Maria Underwood of Atlanta, Ga.; two granddaughters, Morgan Underwood of Atlanta, Ga. and Amy Glass Dullaghan and her husband, Patrick of Mason, Ohio.
A funeral service will be conducted at the graveside at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery with the Rev. Louis C. Fischer III officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and immediately following the service the family will receive guests in the Parish House of St. Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the St. Thomas Memorial Fund, c/o P.O. Box 1008, Bedford, Va. 24523.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford (540) 586-3443.
Ruby “Zilla” Hickok
Ruby “Zilla” Hickok died Friday, March 26, 1999. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Rd., is in charge of arrangements, 239-2405.
John Hansford Humphreys
On March 27, 1999, John Hansford Humphreys of 489 Amelon Road, Madison Heights, passed peacefully from this earth and entered into the glorious kingdom of God. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, “Virgie” Virginia Tomlin Humphreys.
Born Sept. 26, 1919 in Amherst County, Mr. Humphreys was a son of the late William Edward and Fannie Wilmer Humphreys. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Oronoco Brethren Church, Vesusvius and attended Temple Baptist Church, Madison Heights.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Humphreys is survived by his six loving children, Robert Humphreys, Johnnie Humphreys and his wife, Christine and Rachel H. Sowa and her husband, Steven all of Baltimore, Md., Thomas Humphreys and his wife, Liz of Sykesville, Md., Anthony Humphreys and his wife, Deloris of Madison Heights and Timothy Humphreys and his wife, Vickie of Forest; one brother, Archie Humphreys of Madison Heights; one sister, Ruth H. McClung of Spottsylvania, 13 grandchildren, who adored him and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. J.D. Surbaugh, the Rev. Earl Clarkson and the Rev. Arnold Bradley. Interment will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Amherst.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Temple Baptist Church or Oronoco Church of the Brethren, 179 Coffeytown Road, Vesuvius, Va.
Let our hearts rest peacefully, knowing this precious man is in the loving arms of our Father in Heaven.
Joi Nikia Johnson (Stinka)
Joi Nikia Johnson (Stinka), 12, departed her life Friday, March 26, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital after a sudden illness.
She leaves to mourn her mother, Lois Johnson Hall; stepfather, Alfred Hall (Bud); one brother, Robert Johnson; one sister, LaToya Johnson and father, Robert Brown and a host of relatives and friends.
Joi was a sixth grader at Dunbar Middle School. She was baptized in 1996 and became a member of Rivermont Baptist Church. She was a dedicated participant in the Salvation Army Christian Activities.
The family will receive friends at 2007 Main Street.
The funeral notice will appear later.
Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Roy Acree Mayhew
Roy Acree Mayhew, 72, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Miss Elizabeth Rose Miller
ABINGDON — Miss Elizabeth Rose Miller, 58, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Forest and had lived most of her life in Forest and Lynchburg. She was a member of the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church and was a nurse at Lynchburg General Hospital with 23 years of service.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Rubinette Niemann, Abingdon; brother-in-law, John P. Niemann, Abingdon; niece, Mrs. Beth Niemann Starkey, Denver, Colo.; nephew, John W. Niemann, Richmond.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4460 Fort Avenue with the Rev. Murry Unruh, Pastor Emeritus and Dr. Nolan Crowder, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forest.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the giver’s choice or to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Knoxville, Tenn.
Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon is serving the Miller family.
Virginia Beatty Ross Padgett
Virginia Beatty Ross Padgett, 102, of Huddleston, died Friday. Funeral service 1 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from noon today prior to the service.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Joseph Wayne Powell
BROOKNEAL — Joseph Wayne Powell, 49, of 13916 Red House Road, died Friday afternoon, March 26, 1999. He was the husband of Linda Harris Powell.
Mr. Powell was born in Halifax County, Feb. 25, 1950, son of the late Raymond E. Powell and Frances Hudgins Shelton. He was a member of Liberty Congregational Christian Church, a former member of Brookneal Rescue Squad and a employee of Watts Petroleum Corp.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Christopher Powell of Nathalie; one stepson, Sam Smith of Lynchburg; two stepdaughters, Debra Guthrie of Nathalie, Gracie Rice of Gladys; two brothers, Ray Powell of South Boston, Gerald A. Slade of Danville; four sisters, Betty Greer of Raleigh, N.C., Faye Trent of Clarksville, Ruth Bohannon of Danville, Judy Glass of Nathalie and six stepgrandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 at Brookneal Church of God of Prophecy by the Rev. Clyde Crowder with burial to follow in Wickliffe Cemetery, Brookneal.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the home of Gracie and Glen Rice, Lewis Ford Road, Gladys other times.
Patricia Dalton Rice
Ms. Patricia Dalton Rice, 64, of 1025 Burnt Bridge Road, Lynchburg, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Dalton and Nannie Clements Dalton. Ms. Rice was a journalist for Alumni Relations-Lynchburg College and a member of Fairview Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Pattie Rice of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons, Mark Rice of Lynchburg and Robert C. Rice Jr. of Gainesville, Fla. and two grandchildren, Lauren and Caitlin Rice of Gainesville, Fla.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory Chapel with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and following the memorial service.
Services by Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, 239-2405.
John W. (Bill) Smith
AMHERST — John W. (Bill) Smith, 62, of Hartless Road, Amherst, died Saturday morning, March 27, 1999 in a Charlottesville nursing home.
Born Sept. 3, 1936 in Nelson County, a son of the late William N. Smith and Evelyn Perry Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Hudson Smith and was a retired self-employed farmer.
He is survived by his sisters, Evelyn S. Johnson and Margaret S. Gilbert both of Lynchburg, Kathleen Ramsey of Shipman, Susie (Polly) Stevens of Madison Heights, Judy M. Smith and Bessie F. Smith both of Lovingston and Virginia (Nannie) Johnson of Amherst; his brothers, Jesse Smith of Lovingston, Lester Smith of Shipman and Douglas Smith of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with John P. Campbell officiating with interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Lovingston.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and all other times at the home of his sister, Judy Smith in Freshwater Cove community, Lovingston.
Robert Lee Smith
Robert Lee Smith of Amherst, died Saturday. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and five sisters. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Larry Wayne Staton
AMHERST — Larry Wayne Staton, 55, died Saturday, March 27, 1999. He was the husband of Janette Smith Staton.
Born May 12, 1943 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Olin Mason and Adell Burks Staton.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jack Quinton Staton and wife, Kathy of Amherst; one daughter, Hazel Staton Tyree and husband, Mark of Evington; three sisters, Geneva Lou Fuller of Lynchburg, Juanita Doss of Roanoke and Frances West of Lanoir, N.C.; two brothers, Howard Staton of Gladstone and Johnny Staton of Lynchburg; one grandson, Hunter Allen Tyree.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Staton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stan Pique officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday at the chapel.
Orice F. Tibbs
Orice F. Tibbs, 76, of Manassas, died Friday, March 26, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Tibbs was born and grew up in Gladys. He then lived in Solomon’s Island, Md. and has resided in Manassas since 1956. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in WWII and receiving such commendations as the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign medal with three bronze stars and the Victory Medal. Mr. Tibbs worked for the George Hyman Company for many years, retiring in 1986. He helped build the Kennedy Center and was also integral in setting the bust of John F. Kennedy in the building. He also helped to build the underground METRO system. He was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pauline (Elder) Tibbs of Manassas; his daughter, Bettie C. (and Gene) Keyton of Manassas; three brothers, C.B. Tibbs of Arlington, Asa Tibbs of Port Charlotte, Fla. and Lawrence Tibbs of Ocean City, Md.; two sisters, Beatrice Nelson of Altavista and Grace Roaks of Gladys; two grandchildren, Jessica D. Keyton of Manassas and Marc (and Stacey) Keyton of Nashville, Tenn. and one great-granddaughter, Ashley N. Keyton of Chattanooga, Tenn., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. today at Lee Funeral Home of Manassas, 8521 Sudley Road, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, 1999 with the Rev. Carol S. Bookwalter officiating. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas.
The family will accept floral tributes or memorial contributions made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, P.O. Box 922, Falls Church, Va. 22040-0922, in memory of Orice F. Tibbs or to the American Cancer Society, Virginia Division, Inc. Northern Virginia Area, P.O. Box 699, Vienna, Va. 22183-0699, in memory of Orice F. Tibbs.
Hazel Letts Williamson
Hazel Letts Williamson, 91, of 501 VES Rd. died Friday, March 26, 1999. She was the widow of Raymond H. Williamson.
A memorial service for the residents will be held at Westminster Canterbury in the Weissert Chapel at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 1999. At a later date a memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church at the convenience of her family.
Members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of NSDAR are invited to attend Tuesday.
Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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