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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Lillian Reynolds “Lil” Atkins
Lillian Reynolds “Lil” Atkins, 68, of 213 Parrish Road, Danville, died Thursday morning, Oct. 8, 1998 at her residence. She was the wife of S.E. “Tony” Atkins.
Born June 5, 1930 in Altavista, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Reynolds and Ruth Gibson Reynolds. She graduated from Virginia Baptist Hospital in 1951 as a Registered Nurse, worked at Danville Regional Medical Center as a Charge Nurse from Dec. 1955 until her retirement in June of 1992. She was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, Altavista.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert E. Atkins of Callands, James A. Atkins of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Debra A. Wesley of Danville; two brothers, R.J. Reynolds, Lloyd C. Reynolds; two sisters, Lois R. Hackworth, Mary Catherine R. Pillow all of Altavista, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Vernell R. Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 10, 1998 at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, Danville by the Rev. Becky J. Cloud. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park.
Arrangements by Barker Funeral Home, Danville.
Harry Robert (Bobby) Camden III
Harry Robert (Bobby) Camden III, 57, of Roanoke and formerly of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 in the Veteran Administration Hospital, Salem.
He was born Oct. 12, 1940 in Bedford County, a son of Harry R. Camden Jr. of Lynchburg and Nelsie Arthur Camden of Madison Heights. He was a former employee of Murray & Bolling Chevrolet and was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Danny Ray Camden, Fort Lee; a sister and brother-in-law, Sara Ann and Richard Pentecost, Madison Heights.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 from the Greenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Lelda Elizabeth Harlow
Miss Lelda Elizabeth Harlow, 91, of Camelot Hall Nursing Home, Lynchburg, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 7, 1998.
Miss Harlow was born May 17, 1907 in Arrington, a daughter of the late Thomas Edward Harlow and Lula May Smoot. She was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. Miss Harlow worked for the C&P Telephone Company of Virginia from Sept. 13, 1926 until she retired May 31, 1972. During her tenure with the telephone company, Miss Harlow worked throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and District of Columbia and was recognized for superior performances during World War II when she served as a telephone operator for the Norfolk and Washington, D.C. areas. Miss Harlow was a member of the Virginia Garden Club, the Lynchburg Business and Professional Women’s Club and held a lifetime membership in the Telephone Pioneers Club. During her lifetime Miss Harlow traveled throughout the United States, Europe and Mexico. She loved children and devoted much of her time and money to causes supporting underprivileged children throughout the United States and the world.
Survivors include the following nieces and nephews, Mary Daniel Brown, Charlottesville, Lula B. Drumheller, Charlottesville, Malinda H. Traweek, Pine Bluff, Ark., Shirley Walkup, Arrington, Calvin W. Harlow, Murrell’s Inlet, S.C., William R. Harlow, Wichita Falls, Texas, Joseph T. Harlow, S.C., Craig R. Millner, Portland, Ore., Herbert I. Walkup, N.C. and a special cousin, Rev. C. Randall Harlow, Staunton.
Miss Harlow was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas M. Harlow and William R. Harlow and six sisters, Mary Etta Harlow Brown, Carolyn Harlow, Myrtle Harlow, Mildred H. Millner, Bessie H. Vickers and Frances H. Walkup.
Miss Harlow’s wishes and directions were that her body be donated for research to the Virginia State Anatomical Division, Richmond.
The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate Miss Harlow’s life at Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, Lynchburg in early Nov. with the Rev. C. Randall Harlow, the Rev. O. Murray Unruh and the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Mrs. Annie (Mickey) Jones
Mrs. Annie (Mickey) Jones of 409 Monroe Street, Lynchburg, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 in Avante Nursing Home.
Born in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Arlene Cardwell. Her husband is Finice A. Jones Sr., she was a member of Pilot Mountain Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Finice A. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda Jones of Concord; three brothers, James Richard Cardwell, Eugene Cardwell and Percy Cardwell; two sisters, Magdalean Cheatham and Mary Yuille all of Lynchburg, three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the home of her son, Finice Jones Jr., 83 Coffey Road, Concord and her sister, Magdalean Cheatham, 1516 Pierce Street.
Funeral announcements will appear later.
Her remains rest at the Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Merle Watson Lee
Merle Watson Lee, 67, of 4715 Boonsboro Road, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Lee was born March 27, 1931 in Lynchburg to the late Rawley Hatcher Watson and Elizabeth Kershaw Watson. She was a member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jane L. and Andy J. Whitehead of Lynchburg; a nephew, his wife and son, Ley, Meredith and Joshua Watson of Richmond; a niece and her husband, Margaret and Tim Stone of Auburn, Ala.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Harry T. Dixon Jr. and Dr. James E. Baucom Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Find Us Faithful Campaign, Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels or The Daily Bread.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Thomas Edward Morgan
Thomas Edward Morgan, 75, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 1998. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, Morgans Baptist Church. Family visitation 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Carol Wilkinson Overstreet
Carol Wilkinson Overstreet, 61, of Lumber Bridge, N.C. and formerly of Bedford, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998. Graveside services, Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998 at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Mrs. Lois E. Steptoe
Mrs. Lois E. Steptoe of Bedford, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 in Friendship Health Care Center in Roanoke. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Earl S. Taylor Sr.
Earl S. Taylor Sr., 75, of 7706 Kemp Lane, Frederick, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Doris F. Tregoning Taylor.
Born March 17, 1923 in Worcester County, he was a son of the late Neal T. and Jennie L. Stevens Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a veteran of World War II, where he served aboard a Landing Ship, Tank (LST-119) in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was a retired electrician with Pelburn Electric, Rockville and was an avid gardener and had operated Earl’s Produce Stand at his home on Kemp Lane for a number of years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by seven children, M. Carroll Taylor and wife, Sharon of Salisbury, Md., Russell A. Taylor and wife, Pat of Elizabethtwon, Pa., Joy B. Taylor and husband, Norris of Salisbury, Md., Corlis Anita Broadway and husband, Harvey of Nashville, Tenn., Patricia Ann Pruitt and husband, Robert of Peddler Mills, Earl Steven Taylor Jr. of Orange City, Fla. and Gordon Lee Taylor also of Fla.; three stepchildren, Kenneth Russell Cromwell of Hagerstown, Md., Steven Cromwell and wife, Lori of Frederick, Md., Susan Baker and husband, Jim of Keymar, Md.; three brothers, Herman Taylor of Quarryville, Pa., Granville Taylor of Pocomoke, Md., William Taylor of Stockton, Md.; one sister, Olive Johnson of Pocomoke, Md., 25 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Taylor and one grandson.
Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, Md.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 from the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home.
The Rev. Bruce W. Barth, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, Brunswick, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Minnie Frances Hall Whorley
Minnie Frances Hall Whorley, 79, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 1998. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Donald Aylor Brown
Donald Aylor Brown of Halifax, died Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at South Boston Church of God with burial in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
Harry Robert Camden III (Bobby)
Harry Robert Camden III (Bobby), 57, of Roanoke, died Thursday. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Lela Bennett Cole
Lela Bennett Cole of Halifax, died Tuesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ralph Anthony Dendtler
The end of life’s journey for Mr. Ralph A. Dendtler closed as he exchanged mortal life for life eternal. Ralph passed away at the age of 77 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital with his wife, Marguerite Dendtler present. He was a native of Bronx, N.Y. and presently residing in Madison Heights.
He was born June 1, 1921 in St. Croix, USVI, a son of the late Crystalia Bolling and Ivan Gustav Dendtler. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal savior, was baptized and became a member of All Souls Episcopal Church in New York City. He performed with distinction in the U.S. Army from April 10, 1942 until Nov. 30, 1945. Serving in Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France Rhineland and Ardennes, all without any wounds. He received the following decorations and citations during his tour of duty, Good Conduct Medal, American Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and World War II victory medal. Ralph worked diligently as manager of Dentler’s grocery in New York along side his mother for many years. He was later employed by the city of New York as a medallion Taxi driver and by the New York Transit Authority.
He later met and married Alberta E. Mills. To this union, five children were born, Ralph T. Dendtler of Madison Heights, Denise C. Lee of Ithaca, N.Y., Dr. Pamela Dendtler and Carmille Dendtler both of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Malcolm Dendtler of Lynchburg. In addition to his wife and children, survivors include a loving sister, Geraldine Whittington of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five stepdaughters, Sandra Spain of Augusta, Ga., Diane Bash, Susan Bash and Terry Hamilton all of Bronx, N.Y., Melvina Hamilton of Augusta, Ga.; a daughter-in-law, Artis Dendtler of Madison Heights; a son-in-law, Abraham Lee of Ithaca, N.Y., 12 grandchildren, one step grandchild, two great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives, along with devoted friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon today, Oct. 9, 1998 at Benta’s Funeral Home Chapel in New York City. Interment will follow in Cypress Hill Cemetery.
Whitten Monelison Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.
Richard Lawrence Edwards
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Richard Lawrence Edwards, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C.
Mr. Edwards, a native of Aurora, Ill., had been a resident of Greenville, N.C. since 1996. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Army. He was a graduate of Aurora University in Aurora, Ill. For 28 years, he was employed as a district manager LUTC-CLU with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a member of the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, he was active on the Administrative Board and the United Methodists Mens Organization, an ordained minister, served as a chaplain for Campers for Christ Ministries, and was involved with the local Promise Keepers Organization. He attended Banner Elk Christian Fellowship in Banner Elk, N.C. during the summer months.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Charlene “Chuckie” Edwards; a daughter, Marcia E. Board of Greenville, N.C.; two sons, Gregory A. Edwards of Rocky Mount and James K. Edwards of Nashville, N.C.; a sister, Betty Jane Edwards of Pekin, Ill.; his twin brother, Robert Lloyd Edwards Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 in Holy Trinity United Methodist Church on Red Banks Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1400 Red Banks Road, Greenville, N.C. 27858.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory, Greenville, N.C.
Ms. Pauline F. Edwards
Ms. Pauline F. Edwards of Rt. 151, Clifford, departed this life Oct. 8, 1998.
She leaves to cherish her memories one brother, Thomas D. Edwards of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, a devoted and caring aunt, Helen Thomas Garland of Clifford and another aunt, Jeanette Jones of Baltimore, Md. and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Clarence Edwards Jr.
Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, 162 Depot Street, Amherst.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church with the Rev. Margaret P.C. Nelson officiating with interment in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her remains will lie in state one hour prior to scheduled service time.
In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to the Building Fund of St. Peter Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Clifford, Va. 24533.
M.L. Winfree directing.
Louise Jennings
Louise Jennings of Knoxville, Tenn. and formerly of South Boston, died Tuesday. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Carroll Pugh Marshall
AUSTELL, GA. — Carroll Pugh Marshall, 76, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998.
Born July 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Thaeton and Gladys Wade Pugh. Mrs. Marshall graduated from Longwood College, Farmville in 1943 with Home Economics and Education degrees. She was certified in Library Science from the University of Virginia in 1967. She taught school in Arlington County and Loudoun County. She retired in 1972 as Librarian with the Loudoun County School System. She then moved to Bedford County, where she was an elder at the Bedford Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the D.A.R. and the Book Club and a long time volunteer at the Bedford Hospital. Her favorite activities included church activities, reading, traveling, sewing and preparing food for different occasions. In 1995, she moved to Austell, Ga.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward Marshall III; a son, Thomas E. “Tem” Marshall IV of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Linda Marshall Mitchell of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Myrtle Pugh Minnick of Roanoke; a brother, Ray Pugh of Charlotte Court House; grandchildren, Kim and Stephanie Marshall, Matthew and Carolyn Mitchell.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst with Dr. Richard Boyce officiating. Private burial will be in the Amherst Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rough Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 67, Phenix, Va. 23959.
Janice Arleen Parr
Janice Arleen Parr, 65, of Amherst, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 at Avante` of Lynchburg.
Born in Amherst, Feb. 23, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Edward Virgil Parr and Carrie Higginbotham Parr. Ms. Parr was a member of Central Baptist Church and retired from Catawba Hospital after 34 years of service.
Survivors include one brother, James E. (Jimmie) Parr and wife, Mary Lee of Amherst; one niece, Susan Parr Bailey and husband, Steve also of Amherst; one nephew, Gregory Parr and wife, Gwen of Amherst; four great-nieces, one great-nephew, five aunts, one uncle and several devoted cousins.
In addition to her mother and father, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Nancy Teass Parr and a sister, Beatrice Parr Burley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland by the Rev. A. Eugene Beverly with interment in Amherst Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today at any time. The family will receive friends at the home of her brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, General Delivery, Lowesville, Va. 22967 or the Roseland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39, Roseland, Va. 22967.
Mary Brooks Rush
Mary Brooks Rush, 60, of 46 Barbour Drive, Forest, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at her home.
Mrs. Rush was born January 8, 1938, in Lynchburg to the late Lyle and Frances Brooks. She was the owner of T.L.C. Health Care.
She is survived by her husband, Ennis Rush; two brothers, Lyle Brooks Jr. and his wife, Eva, of Lynchburg, Preston Brooks of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two sisters, Sandra Spencer and her husband, Jay, of Lynchburg, Linda DellaMea and her husband, Carl, of Hanover, Mass.; two stepdaughters, Mary Sandridge and her husband, Tom, Pam Witt and her husband, Jeff; three grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda and Nora.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Virginia Memorial Park with Pastor Paul Wheeler officiating.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Maynard Harvey Wood
Maynard Harvey Wood, 80, of 2013 Poplar Street, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mabel Coleman Wood.
Born May 3, 1918 in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Charles Lewis and Estelle Simpson Wood. Mr. Wood was retired from Conner Produce, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Nelson County.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Elmo Wood, Otis M. Wood, Frank P. Wood and Willie Lewis Wood and one sister, Lucille Wood.
Mr. Wood is survived by his son, Charlie M. Wood; one brother, Robert Wood both of Lynchburg; two sisters, Emory Pugh of Rustburg and Estelle Spencer of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Robert Campbell and the Rev. Larry Ross with military honors by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and other times at the residence.
Mrs. Clara Brown Banks
Mrs. Clara Brown Banks, formerly of 810 Polk Street, departed this life Friday, Oct. 2, 1998, in Western Wake Hospital, Cary, N.C.
Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary L. Brown. She was the wife of the late Thomas Evans Jr. and a member of Eighth Street Baptist church.
She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Thomas Evans and his wife, Vivian, of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Anne Williams of New York, four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 from the Eighth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Arthur A. Holmes officiating with interment in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Coleman Falls.
Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to service.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and all other times at the residence of John and Dot Morris, 912 Early Street, where they will assemble at 12:15 p.m. Friday.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Robert H. Clemmons Sr.
APPOMATTOX — Robert Holman Clemmons Sr., 91, of Rt. 3, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at the Appomattox Health Care Center. Twice married, his first wife was the late Gladys Marie NcNabb Clemmons and his second wife was the late Sara Stanley Beasley Clemmons.
Born in Afton, Oct. 27, 1907, he was a son of the late Samuel Smith and Nanny Stanley Clemmons. He was retired from the C & O Railroad where he worked as a machinist for over 40 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Norma Lepley, Harrisburg, Pa.; two sons, Thomas Samuel Clemmons, Daytona, Fla. and Raymond L. Clemmons, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Alan Clemmons of Check and Clarence Clemmons, Waynesboro; four stepdaughters, Leah Carter, Sadie Shrader, Mary Thomas Evans and Vida Estabrook also he is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren including Albert and Karen Faye Carter, Appomattox.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert H. Clemmons Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Jim Bunce with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service at New Hope Baptist Church.
Robinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lela Bennett Cole
Mrs. Lela Bennett Cole, 85, of the Asbury Community, died Oct. 6, 1998 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Joel O. Cole.
She was born in Charlotte County, Sept. 28, 1913, the daughter of Mr. John Bennett and Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, James B. Cole of Haymarket and three grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Harlow.
Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Joseph L. Cook
Funeral services for Joseph L. Cook will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the Rivermont Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cobbs officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Cook’s remains may be viewed at the church from 12-1 p.m.
The family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. for the funeral service.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Carrie Lloyd (Burns) Droog
Carrie Lloyd (Burns) Droog, 83, of 110 Page Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Twice married, she was the widow of the late Boyd E. Burns and Kors Droog.
Born Oct. 17, 1914 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Anderson and Lizzie Vest Lloyd. Mrs. Droog was a member of Leawood Baptist Church.
In addition to her husbands and parents, Mrs. Droog was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara B. Bowen and one son, Allen E. Burns Sr.
She is survived by five sons, Samuel L. Burns, Sidney W. Burns Sr. and James O. Burns Sr. all of Lynchburg, Preston L. Burns Sr. of Bedford and Eric L. Burns Sr. of Farmville; two daughters, Elizabeth B. Dickerson of Piney Flats, Tenn. and Vivian B. Hockett of Lynchburg; three brothers, Preston C. Lloyd, Lawrence O. Lloyd and Lenn E. Lloyd; two sisters, Rosie L. Daniel and Mollie L. Spradlin all of Lynchburg, 25 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday from Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Leawood Baptist Church, 345 Munford Street, 24501.
She will be missed by all especially a very special assistant, “Little” Carrie Holland Bull and a dedicated companion, Mrs. “C” Eva Crouch.
Kelly Michelle Jennings
Kelly Michelle Jennings, 17, of Elon, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 in Amherst County as a result of an automobile accident. She was the daughter of Charles W. and Deborah Irish Jennings.
Born in Lynchburg, May 14, 1981, Kelly was a senior at Amherst County High School. She was also employed with T.J. Maxx department store and was a member of Elon Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Amy Meghan Jennings of Elon; maternal grandparents, Kenneth C. and Elizabeth Gouldthorpe Irish of Madison Heights; two uncles, Loyd Jennings of Amherst and Mike Irish of Lynchburg and one aunt, Wilma Jennings Walton of Dallas, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harold and Arlene Jennings and one uncle, David Jennings.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Elon Presbyterian Church by the Rev. D. Barrett Tucker. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the church.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions may consider Monelison Rescue Squad or Elon Presbyterian Church.
The family is being served by Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Mrs. Annie Jones
Mrs. Annie Jones died Wednesday at Avante. Survivors include her husband and son. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Lloyd M. Lindsey
Funeral services for Mr. Lloyd M. Lindsey of Charlotte Court House, will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the St. Andrews Baptist Church in Cullen with interment in the church cemetery. Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House is in charge of arrangements.
Carroll Pugh Marshall
AUSTELL, GA. — Carroll Pugh Marshall, 76, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998.
Born July 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Thaeton and Gladys Wade Pugh. Mrs. Marshall graduated from Longwood College, Farmville in 1943 with Home Economics and Education degrees. She was certified in Library Science from the University of Virginia in 1967. She taught school in Arlington County and Loudoun County. She retired in 1972 as Librarian with the Loudoun County School System. She then moved to Bedford County, where she was an elder at the Bedford Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the D.A.R. and the Book Club and a long time volunteer at the Bedford Hospital. Her favorite activities included church activities, reading, traveling, sewing and preparing food for different occasions. In 1995, she moved to Austell, Ga.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward Marshall III; a son, Thomas E. “Tem” Marshall IV of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Linda Marshall Mitchell of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Myrtle Pugh Minnick of Roanoke; a brother, Ray Pugh of Charlotte Court House; grandchildren, Kim and Stephanie Marshall, Matthew and Carolyn Mitchell.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst with Dr. Richard Boyce officiating. Private burial will be in the Amherst Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rough Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 67, Phenix, Va. 23959.
Mary William Dodson McDowell
Mary William Dodson McDowell of South Boston, died Wednesday. Graveside services, 3 p.m., Friday, Pleasant Grove United Church of Christ Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Josh Thomas Miller Jr.
Josh Thomas Miller Jr., 53, of Route 2, Gladys, died Sunday morning at his residence.
Born in Halifax County, April 14, 1945, he was the son of Josh Miller of Lynchburg and the late Ada Poindexter Miller. He was an Army veteran and was last employed by Cunningham Construction Company. He joined the Mt. Airy Baptist Church at an early age.
In addition to his father, he is survived by one son, Josh Miller of N.C.; four sisters, Pathana Jones of Eggharbour, N.J., Minister Lillie Benjamin, Virginia Pratt and Rosa Lee Williams all of Philadelphia, Pa. and one half brother, Robert Rosser of Long Island and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Lacy and three brothers, John, Leslie and Lawrence Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from the Grace Baptist Church by the Rev. Jack Wilson. Interment with military rites by VFW Post #4165 and DAV #46 of Altavista. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Brooks Rush
Mary Brooks Rush, 60, of 46 Barbour Drive, Forest, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, at her home.
Mrs. Rush was born January 8, 1938, in Lynchburg to the late Lyle and Frances Brooks. She was the owner of T.L.C. Health Care.
She is survived by her husband, Ennis Rush; two brothers, Lyle Brooks Jr. and his wife, Eva, of Lynchburg, Preston Brooks of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two sisters, Sandra Spencer and her husband, Jay, of Lynchburg, Linda DellaMea and her husband, Carl, of Hanover, Mass.; two stepdaughters, Mary Sandridge and her husband, Tom, Pat Witt and her husband, Jeff; three grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda and Nora.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Virginia Memorial Park with Pastor Paul Wheeler officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Evelyn Zimmerman Smith
Evelyn Zimmerman Smith, 74, of Thaxton, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998. Funeral service, 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home. Visitation 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Frank Lewis Stevens
SHIPMAN - Frank Lewis Stevens Jr., 62, of James River Road, Shipman, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 1998, at his residence.
Born January 24, 1936 in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Frank Lewis Stevens Sr. and Eva Bernice Parrish Stevens. He was a retired self-employed painting contractor.
He is survived by two sons, Lewis Stevens and Deke Stevens, both of Shipman; four sisters, Jeanette Stevens of Concord, Peggy Marshall of Earlysville, Frances Browning of Shipman and Helen Gentry of Richmond; two brothers, L.D. Stevens of Charlottesville and Charles Stevens of Waynesboro; and a grandson, Brandon Lewis Stevens of Shipman.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Bibb.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery in Lovingston with the Rev. Pete Russell officiating.
Friends may call at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston anytime today and the family suggest that memorials take the form of contributions to the Hospice of the Piedmont or the Nelson County Rescue Squad.
Alice Mae Banks Stinnette
Alice Mae Banks Stinnette, 62, of Lynch Station, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 in the Virginia Baptist Hospital.
She was born Aug. 1, 1936 in Altavista, a daughter of Lillian Luper Arthur of Altavista and the late Banner Banks. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Alfred Lee Stinnette Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly S. and Dennis Oliver, Lynchburg; a son and daughter-in-law, A. Lee Jr. and Sonya Stinnette, Lynch Station; a grandson, Jason L. Jennings; a granddaughter, Meredith Brooke Stinnette both of Lynch Station; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert R. and Nadine Banks, Spartanburg, S.C.
A graveside service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 from the Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery by Lory Brafford.
Friends may call after 11 a.m. today and the family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston and other times at the residence of the son, 340 Windsong Drive, Lynch Station, Va. 24571.
The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Lifesaving Crew, P.O. Box 11, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
Joseph Williams
Joseph Williams of 410 Madison Street, departed this life Monday, Oct. 5, 1998, at his residence. He was the son of the late Lindsey Sr. and Virginia Booker Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Shantia Williams of Lynchburg; three stepchildren, Douglas Williams of Maryland, Linda Williams Hall and Lovette Carroway, both of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Alice Abbitt of Lynchburg; two brothers, Lindsey Williams Jr. of Washington, D.C. and Michael Williams of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will assemble at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Gladys Nelson Alford
Gladys Nelson Alford, 91, of Lynchburg passed away Oct. 3, 1998 at St. Johns Nursing Home. She was the widow of Robert L. Alford.
Born in Lynchburg, February 25, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Emmett R. and Lonnie E. Nelson. She was retired from the Lynchburg Hosiery Mill, a member of Euclid Christian Church, and the Links Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by one sister, Vera N. Smoot and one brother, Carl R. Nelson.
She is survived by her nephew, James E. Smoot along with his children and grandchildren who thought of her as a second mother and grandmother.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel with the Rev. Edward Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence of James E. Smoot, 1200 Sheffield Drive.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Euclid Christian Church.
Kathy Montgomery Breakall
Kathy Montgomery Breakall, 49, of Shepherd Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Nathalie, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 at Deaconess-Vistas Hospice.
She was born in Halifax County, September 21, 1949, a daughter of Richard L. Montgomery and Louise Clay Montgomery of Nathalie.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter, Kristina L. Breakall of Cincinnati; one grandson, Seth Andrew Baker of Cincinnati; four brothers, David Montgomery of Lynchburg, Roger Montgomery of Santa Fe, N.M., Jack Montgomery of Manassas and Jeff Montgomery of Goode; two sisters, Jane M. Farner of Gloucester, Debbie M. Michael of Nathalie; a dear friend, Robert Baumann of Cincinnati.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Dave Hogeland with burial to follow in Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery, Nathalie.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at her parents residence other times.
Robert Lee Callaham Sr.
Robert Lee Callaham Sr. of 406 Walnut Street, departed this life Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his residence.
Born in Lynchburg, March 26, 1945, the son of the late Herman Saunders and Geraldine Callaham. He served in the Marines Corp. and received a Purple Heart.
A son, Robert Lee Callaham Jr. and a daughter, Barbara M. Dillard also preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn seven children, Ms. Latornia Callaham, Bryan Callaham, Ms. Robin Woolfolk, Ms. Keshia Moss, Ms. Vivica Wright, Ms. Simone Rose, Ms. Skylar Wynn; seven grandchildren, two sisters, Shirley Gilbert and Patrica Williams; one brother-in-law, Robert Gilbert; three stepsisters, one stepbrother, two aunts, Josephine Scott and Alberta Saunders and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family will assemble and receive friends at 1940 Hillsdale Road, 24501.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Joseph L. Cook
Joseph L. Cook of 203 Whistlewood Court, Lynchburg, departed this life Saturday. He was the son of the late General and Edith Cook Joyner. He was the husband of Althea Fletcher Cook. Joe was a retired Fireman of the D.C. Fire Department and served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Breck; daughter-in-law, Kathy; grandson, Brett; granddaughter, Rihana; one sister, Hallie Dickerson; five brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Rivermont Baptist Church with the Rev. James Cobbs officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Cook’s remains may be viewed at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will be at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 317 Fifth Street, Lynchburg, 845-7101.
Ruth Baber Cyrus
Ruth Baber Cyrus, 86, of 23 Arrowhead Drive, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Appomattox County, Oct. 22, 1911, she was the daughter of James Williams and Bertha Adcock Baber. She was retired from Leighton Heel Counter Corporation and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, LaVerne Lakes and Fay McConville both of Lynchburg; two brothers, Earl Baber and Lyle Baber of Lynchburg; seven sisters, Doris Witt, Catherine Brown, Helen Bates, Mabel Dowdy, Ruby Douglas, Hazel Hummel, Thelma Campbell and Bertha Stoker; five grandchildren, Gary Cooper, Greg McConville, O.H. Bobbitt III, Kelly Lakes and Tracey Harvey; seven great-grandchildren, Chris Cooper, Ryan Cooper, Megan Green, Hunter McConville, Connor Harvey, Alex Harvey and P.A. Bobbitt and one great-great-grandchild, Tyler Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Cyrus; one daughter, Juanita Bobbitt; one granddaughter and three brothers, Kenneth Baber, Richard Baber and Jimmy Baber.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 7, 1998 at Diuguid’s Waterlick Chapel, 9917 Timberlake Road and all other times at the home of her daughters, 23 Arrowhead Drive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct., 8, 1998 at Pleasant View Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Ricky Ewing. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
Carrie Lloyd (Burns) Droog
Carrie Lloyd (Burns) Droog, 83, of 110 Page Street, died Tuesday at Lynchburg General Hospital. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Kelly Michelle Jennings
Kelly Michelle Jennings, 17, of Elon, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements incomplete. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Carroll Pugh Marshall
AUSTELL, GA. — Carroll Pugh Marshall, 76, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998.
Born July 2, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Thaeton and Gladys Wade Pugh. Mrs. Marshall graduated from Longwood College, Farmville in 1943 with Home Economics and Education degrees. She was certified in Library Science from the University of Virginia in 1967. She taught school in Arlington County and Loudoun County. She retired in 1972 as Librarian with the Loudoun County School System. She then moved to Bedford County, where she was an elder at the Bedford Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the D.A.R. and the Book Club and a long time volunteer at the Bedford Hospital. Her favorite activities included church activities, reading, traveling, sewing and preparing food for different occasions. In 1995, she moved to Austell, Ga.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward Marshall III; a son, Thomas E. “Tem” Marshall IV of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Linda Marshall Mitchell of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Myrtle Pugh Minnick of Roanoke; a brother, Ray Pugh of Charlotte Court House; grandchildren, Kim and Stephanie Marshall, Matthew and Carolyn Mitchell.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst with Dr. Richard Boyce officiating. Private burial will be in the Amherst Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pugh Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 67, Phenix, Va. 23959.
Mary Odell Reed Mayberry
APPOMATTOX — Mary Odell Reed Mayberry, 80, of Rt. 1, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Floyd Twyman Mayberry.
Born in Appomattox County, July 22, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Henry Albert Reed and Mary Mann Reed. She was a member of Amherst Church of God and a homemaker.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Sherlin of Spout Spring, H. Twyman Mayberry of Evergreen, Rev. J.D. Mayberry and his wife, Sandra Jean of Appomattox, Mrs. Ray (Mary Lee) McGatha of Forest, Allen Lee “Pokey” Mayberry and his fiancee, Pam Tramell of Appomattox, Mrs. Travis J. (Gloria) Caldwell of Lynchburg and Mrs. Alfred (Betty) Dotson Sr. of Gladstone; a brother, Dillard Reed of Appomattox, 15 grandsons, nine granddaughters and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Joe Jessie Mayberry.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. J.D. Mayberry and the Rev. Patrick J.O. Sturgill with burial following in Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home of J.D. and Sandra Jean Mayberry, 1390 Patricia Ann Lane.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Appomattox Rescue Squad or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Joshua Loren McGarrahan
Joshua Loren McGarrahan, 16, of Moneta, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his residence.
He was born July 18, 1982 in Roanoke, a son of Loren and Margaret Saunders McGarrahan. Josh was a member of Radford Baptist Church, was active as a junior member of the Moneta Rescue Squad and played the Tuba in the Staunton River High School Marching Band.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Jessie L. McGarrahan, Bedford; his paternal grandparents, Eugene T. and Della J. McGarrahan, Maryville, Tenn.; his maternal grandparents, Gordon D. and Judith M. Saunders, Lynchburg; uncle, Harry C. and aunt, Eunis T. Saunders, Bedford.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at Radford Baptist Church, Moneta by the Rev. Nicholas T. Shaffer.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the fellowship hall of the church.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Staunton River High School Band or the Moneta Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Howard Thomas Miller
Howard Thomas Miller, of Route 2, Dry Fork, died Tuesday morning in Maplewood Nursing Center, Reidsville, N.C. Arrangements are being made by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, and will be announced when complete.
Rev. Robert Lincoln Morgan Jr.
Rev. Robert Lincoln Morgan Jr. of New York City, born Jan. 13, 1957, departed this life Oct. 2, 1998.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Maureen Robinson Morgan and daughters, Rachelle and Stacey Morgan all who reside in N.Y. Other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Morgan Sr. of Bedford; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mrs. Margaret (Ben) English of Roanoke, Ms. Gwendolyn Daniels of Camden, N.J., Mrs. Starlet (Allen) Wilder of West Haven, Conn., Mrs. Eileen (John) Miller of Waynesboro, and twin sister, Mrs. Robin (Wilbert) Hall of Moneta. He will also be sadly missed by several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, an abundance of cousins and other relatives and a multitude of friends.
The funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Promise Land Baptist Church in Moneta. Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Body Camp - Bedford County. The viewing will be held from 11 a.m.-noon only the day of the service.
Services are entrusted to Bedford Funeral Home.
Thelma Stultz Pigg
Funeral services for Thelma Stultz Pigg will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Ramsey, Dr. Charles Page and the Rev. Francis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Mary Brooks Rush
Mary Brooks Rush of 46 Barbour Drive, Forest died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998. Arrangements are to be announced. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Joseph Williams
Joseph Williams of 410 Madison Street, departed this life Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his residence. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Helen Washington Adams
Sherman Washington has been notified of the death of his sister, Helen Washington Adams, who died Sunday in Harrisonburg, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted in Pa.
Courtesy of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Robert Lee Callaham Sr.
Robert Lee Callaham Sr. of 406 Walnut Street, departed this life Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his residence. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Leander O. Harris
Leander O. Harris, 78, of 1313 Mapleton Drive, Callands, died Monday morning in Martinsville. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna and will be announced when completed.
Clarence M. Hodges Jr.
Clarence M. Hodges Jr., 72, of Bedford, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998 in the Cancer Center of Western Virginia.
He was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Clarence M. Hodges Sr. and Bedie Wingfield Hodges. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas E. Hodges. He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, a retired employee of the Bedford County School System with 30+ years of service, a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the National Railway Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Woodford Hodges; two sons and daughter-in-law, Samuel “Andy” and Martha Fariss, Ala., David William Fariss, Bedford; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanna F. and Herb Peterson, Richmond; two sisters, Phyllis Mann, Lynchburg, Carolyn Crosby, Orlando, Fla.; a cousin, Joyce Minnick, Lynchburg and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 from the Main Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. Glenn Langston and Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr. Interment will follow in the Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Friends may call after noon Wednesday and the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Beulah Reynolds Hogan
Beulah Reynolds Hogan, 86, of Brookneal, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 in Heritage Hall. She was the wife of Conway Jackson Hogan.
Born Aug. 10, 1912 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Berta Allen Reynolds. She was a member of the Thomas Road Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, he is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 in Perrows Chapel Cemetery by the Rev. Jim Moon.
The family will receive friends at the residence of a nephew, Robert Elliott, 3349 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Gladys is in charge of arrangements.
Elsie V. Knotts
Elsie V. Knotts, 75, of 305 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, Pa., died Saturday morning at the Gettysburg Hospital.
She was born Nov. 6, 1922 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lilly Martin Viar. Her husband, Irvin L. Knotts died in 1978.
Mrs. Knotts is survived by one daughter, Gloria L. Baker of Gettysburg, Pa., two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Oct. 6, 1998 from the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. with the Rev. Franklin Jiang officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. today in the Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, Va.
Joshua Loren McGarrahan
Joshua Loren McGarrahan, 16, of Bedford, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his residence.
He was born July 18, 1982 in Roanoke, a son of Loren and Margaret Saunders McGarrahan. Josh was a member of Radford Baptist Church, was active as a junior member of the Moneta Rescue Squad and played the Tuba in the Staunton River High School Marching Band.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Jessie L. McGarrahan, Bedford; his paternal grandparents, Eugene T. and Della J. McGarrahan, Maryville, Tenn.; his maternal grandparents, Gordon D. and Judith M. Saunders, Lynchburg; uncle, Harry C. and aunt, Eunis T. Saunders, Bedford.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 from the Bedford Baptist Church, Moneta by the Rev. Nicholas T. Shaffer.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the fellowship hall of the church.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Staunton River High School Band or the Moneta Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Nancy Webber Patterson
Nancy Webber Patterson, 72, of Blackstone, passed from this life, Monday, Oct. 5, 1998. Nancy retired after 40 years as the office manager/bookkeeper of J.E. Patterson Jr. Lumber Company. She was a member of Crenshaw United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was presently serving as President of the Friendship Circle and Coordinator of the church prayer chain.
She is survived by her husband, John Edward Patterson Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Riley Young of Blackstone; two daughters, Laura Jackson of Amelia, Elizabeth Smith and her husband, Thomas Dean Smith of Richmond; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Patterson of Farmville; five grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Dr. John Edward Patterson III.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 in Crenshaw United Methodist Church with interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crenshaw United Methodist Church, “Elevator Fund”, 200 Church St., Blackstone, Va. 23824.
Thelma Stultz Pigg
Thelma Stultz Pigg, 59, of 3384 Wagon Trail Road, P.O. Box 29, Spencer, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.
She was born in Henry County, July 28, 1939 to the late Merritt C. Stultz Sr. and the late Dora Howser Stultz. She was a 1957 graduate of Drewry Mason High School, Ridgeway and was a former executive secretary for Martinsville and Henry County Life Underwriters. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, a member of the Victory in Jesus Sunday School Class and the chimes choir.
She is survived by her husband, Philip C. Pigg of the home; two sons, Connie G. Pigg of Alton and Timothy W. Pigg of Amherst; six grandchildren, two sisters, Betty S. Hammack of Lugoff, S.C. and Lucy Carole Stultz of Waynesboro; two brothers, Merritt C. Stultz Jr. of Ridgeway and Robert F. Stultz of Lawrenceville, Ga.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Ramsey, Dr. Charles Page and the Rev. Francis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 18075 A.L. Philpott Highway, Ridgeway, Va. 24148 or to the Horsepasture Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 34, Spencer, Va. 24165.
Arrangements are by McKee-Stone Funeral Services.
Carroll Joseph Reid
Carroll Joseph Reid, 81, of 424 Stafford St., died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, Jan. 16, 1917, he was a son of the late John Cecil Reid and Minnie Barricks Reid and was the husband of Reva Crawley Reid. Mr. Reid was retired from the John P. Hughes Motor Co., a member of Euclid Christian Church and for the last 20 years was very active in Perkins Park Christian Church. He was also very active in the AA.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Phillip Carroll Reid and his wife, Mary Beth; his daughter, Jane Reid Clough and her husband, William all of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Patrick Joseph Clough and his wife, Alexandra of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jonathan Davis Clough, Amy Reid Gordon and her husband, Michael and Jason Phillip Reid all of Lynchburg; a great-granddaughter, Allyson Faith Gordon of Lynchburg and his sister, Corinne Wooldridge.
A funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday at Perkins Park Christian Church with the Rev. Rucker A. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Perkins Park Christian Church, 3300 Carroll Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Agnes Myree Morris Russ
ROCKFISH DEPOT — Agnes Myree Morris Russ, 82, of Rockfish Depot Community, Shipman and formerly of Whiteville, N.C., died Monday morning, Oct. 5, 1998 at her sisters home in Rockfish Depot.
Born Sept. 10, 1916 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Alex Henry Morris and Annie Kidd Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Russ and was a member of Antiock Baptist Church in Whiteville, N.C.
She is survived by two sisters, Margaret M. Adams of Rockfish Depot and Ardell M. Simpson of Faber along with several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday from Ridgecrest Baptist Church near Lovingston with the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston and suggest that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Nelson County Rescue Squad, Faber, Va. 22938.
Clyde Guthrie
Clyde Guthrie, 69, of 1541 Blackburn Street, died Saturday, October 3, 1998. He was the husband of Theresa Henson Guthrie.
Clyde was born in Campbell County, June 26, 1929, the son of Lena Godsey Mayberry and the late Otis B. Mayberry. He retired from Crystal Foods and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an avid bowler and won many trophies including the first sanctioned 300 game in Lynchburg and was inducted into the Bowler’s Hall of Fame.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert “Bob” Mayberry and Aubrey “Shorty” Mayberry and one sister, Eleanor Johnson.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three children, Marcia Darnell Gilliam of Bedford, Clyde James Guthrie of Highland Springs and Michael David Guthrie of Minot, N.D.; two brothers, Lee Mayberry of Tucson, Ariz. and Otis Mayberry of Lynchburg; five sisters, Helen Adamson of Forest, Jean Jones and Margaret Layne of Lynchburg, Elizabeth Smith of Evington and Dorothy Williams of Forest; six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and special friends, Ruth Silby and Robert Perdue.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Dr. Donald L. Godfrey.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and other times at the residence.
Josh Thomas Miller Jr.
Josh Thomas Miller Jr., 53, of Route 2, Gladys, died Sunday morning at his residence. Arrangements are being made by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, and will be announced when complete.
Audrey S. Robinson
Audrey S. Robinson, 78, of Goode, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 at Oakwood Manor, Bedford. She was the wife of Ulysses G. Robinson.
Born in Bedford County December 16, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Walter P. Spinner and Miranda Goode Spinner. She was a retired employee of Sam Moore Furniture Company.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughter, Gaynelle (Melvin) Moore of Madison Heights, Jacquelyn R. (Donald) Miller of Bedford; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church, Goode. Interment will follow in the Spinner Family Cemetery, Goode.
Her remains will lie in state for one hour prior to service.
Arrangements are by Bedford Funeral Home.
J. Dudley Thomas Jr.
J. Dudley Thomas Jr., 72, of 5534 Hubbards Branch Road, Huntington, West Va., died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, after a long illness.
He was born in Amherst County, a son of the late J. Dudley Thomas and Connie Johnson Thomas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a retired builder, and member of Ceredo Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy L. Thomas and W. Joe Thomas.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Dean Robinson Thomas; a stepson, Stephen Robinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; a grandson, Stephen Robinson Jr. of Huntington; a granddaughter, Julie Nystrand of Jacksonville and two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Charlie D. Thomas and Peyton R. Thomas of Madison Heights; and five sisters, Mae T. Campbell of Camelot Hall, Lynchburg, Irene T. Campbell of Huntington, Ina T. Holliefield of Altavista, Ada T. Foster of Madison Heights and Louise T. Talley of Orlando, Fla.
Ferrells Funeral Home, Ceredo, West Va. is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Willard Irvin Arthur
Williard Irvin Arthur, 84, formerly of Rustburg, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was the husband of the late Edith Bryant Arthur.
Born in Evington, May 11, 1914, he was the son of the late Charles Benjamin Arthur and Willie Bowling Arthur. He was a dairy farmer for the Arthur Family Dairy. Mr. Arthur was a member of the White’s United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John W. Arthur and Ben Arthur and two sisters, Myrtle Arthur and Elsie Arthur.
He is survived by two daughters, Roberta Pettway and her husband, Frank of Stuart, Susanne Eyler and her husband, Jacob of Rustburg and six grandchildren, Damion Richardson, Brooke Richardson, Nathan Pettway, Jason Eyler, Jon Eyler and Jayne Eyler.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Bill Torrence and the Rev. Mike Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Clara Brown Banks
Clara Brown Banks, 86, departed this life Friday in Cary, N.C. Survivors include a son and a sister. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Patricia “Trissa” Blankenship
Patricia “Trissa” Blankenship of 1406 Lockewood Drive, went to be with Jesus Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Warren R. Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship was born in Lynchburg, Oct. 16, 1950, the daughter of Dorothy Watkins Tinnell Dolinger and the late Jessie Carl Dolinger Sr. and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by three daughters, Lisa M. Taylor and her fiancée`, Ronald D. Lloyd of Forest and Kathrine Diane Tolley and her husband, Michael of Lynchburg and Cynthia B. May of Lynchburg and her husband, Rodney of Jacksonville, N.C.; one grandson, Zachary M. Tolley of Lynchburg; three granddaughters, Erin Leanne Tolley of Lynchburg, Tabitha N. Lloyd of Forest and Kaitlyn E. May of Lynchburg; her brother, Bill Burke of Suffolk; her sister, Marie D. Hall and her husband, Kenneth of Lynchburg; her sister, Barbara D. Harrison and her husband, Bobby of Lynchburg; her brother, Jessie Carl Dolinger Jr. and his wife, Christine of Rustburg; her sister, Donna D. Martin and her husband, Allen of Forest and many nieces and nephews.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mildred Beatrice Cash
Mildred Beatrice Cash, 86, of Lovingston, died Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Feb. 17, 1912 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Giles and Cora Lee North Giles. She was twice married and preceded in death by both husbands, Eugene Tinnell in 1950 and Maurice Cash in 1988. Mildred was a retired Mercantile Clerk, a loving and caring mother and a devoted friend to all who knew her. She was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church near Lovingston.
She is survived by three daughters, Cora Dean Fitzgerald of Appomattox, Mary Lee Simpson of Waynesboro and Ruby Ann Houston of Coleman Falls; one son, Robert Eugene Tinnell of Bowling Green, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. David Swing and the Rev. John Campbell officiating with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston.
Joseph L. Cook
Joseph L. Cook of 203 Whistle Wood Ct., departed this life Saturday morning in Avante Nursing Home. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Mrs. Elsie Gilbert
Mrs. Elsie Gilbert of 101 Chaney Lane, Gretna, died Saturday in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Funeral arrangements are being made by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.
Russell T. Haskins
Russell T. Haskins, 88, of 119 Pinnacle Drive, Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998 at his home.
He was born Nov. 21, 1909 in Pittsylvania County, son of the late Fletcher and Maggie Haskins. He was retired from Hooker Furniture Company.
Mr. Haskins was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann Haskins.
He is survived by his wife, Nora G. Haskins of the home; four sons, Jerry W. Haskins, Collinsville, Larry J. Haskins of the home, Jimmy D. Haskins, Collinsville and Bobby T. Haskins of Spencer; eight daughters, Shirley H. Hodges, Frances H. Hutcherson both of Lynch Station, Delores H. Donaldson of Atlantic Beach, N.C., Alice H. Williams of Eden, N.C., Linda M. Haskins of the home, Brenda H. Gillenwaters, Martinsville, Carol D. Haskins of Altavista and Deborah H. Byrd of Martinsville; one brother, Giles Haskins of Callands; four sisters, Delphia Amos of Rocky Mt., Callie Brumfield of Chatham, Mamie Scearce and Bernice Mills both of Whitmill, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville with the Rev. Bobby Rakes and the Rev. Lawrence Harris presiding. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville and other times at the home, 119 Pinnacle Drive, Martinsville.
Lula Vivian McFadden
APPOMATTOX — Lula Vivian McFadden, 52, died Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 1998 at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph R. McFadden Sr.
Born Oct. 22, 1945, she was a daughter of Dorothy Kress Wilson, Appomattox and the late Daniel Milton Wilson.
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and an employee of the Super 8 Motel.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, J.R. McFadden Jr. and his wife, Vicky and Thomas McFadden and his wife, Stefanie; seven grandchildren, Joey, David, Becky, Jonathan, Matthew, Stephen and Jared all of Appomattox; three brothers, Daniel Wilson, Appomattox, Floyd Wilson, Rustburg, Samuel Wilson, Lynchburg; five sisters, Betty Kershner, Shirley Johnson, Ella Carter and Elizabeth Ramsey all of Appomattox and Frances Green of Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Scott McFadden and a brother, Eugene Conway.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Rebecca Spicer and the Rev. Harry Moser with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Norman H. Neighbors
RUSTBURG — Norman Horton Neighbors, 85, of Rt. 3, died Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 1998 at Jefferson Park Center, Charlottesville.
Born in Appomattox County, Sept. 15, 1913, he was a son of the late Henry and Nora Ferguson Neighbors. He was an employee of Frank Carwile Excavating.
He is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ann Spradlin, Seminole, Fla.; five sons, James Lee Neighbors, Willis Neighbors and Ralph Neighbors all of Lynchburg, Ray Neighbors, Gladys and David Neighbors, Huddleston, 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Neighbors.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Robinson Funeral Home.
Cynthia Cobbs North
A memorial service for Cynthia Cobbs North will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Court Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. Dr. Stanley C. Pique`.
Arrangements are under the direction of Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Caitlyn Alana Pillow
BROOKNEAL — Caitlyn Alana Pillow, 11 months, died Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 1998 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was born in Charlottesville, Nov. 3, 1997, daughter of Gregory Alan Pillow and Sherri Reynolds Pillow of Brookneal.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Harlow and Ruby Reynolds of Lynchburg and Brookneal; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Barbara Pillow of Phenix; one sister, Courtney Allen Pillow of Brookneal.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Ron Mohlmaster and the Rev. Clint Brooks.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Audrey Spinner Robinson
Mrs. Audrey Spinner Robinson departed this life Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 in Oakwood Manor, Bedford. Funeral notice will appear later. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
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