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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Thomas H. Buchanan
Thomas H. Buchanan of 107 Sunnybrook Drive, passed away Nov. 5, 1998. He was the husband of Gladys Wilson Buchanan.
Born in Halifax County, he was the son of Robert Howard and Effie Snead Buchanan. He was a member and past deacon of Beulah Baptist Church. He retired from Burlington Industries and was self-employed as a furniture upholsterer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Ron Buchanan and his wife, Donna of Richmond, Don Buchanan and his wife, Mary Beth of Lynchburg, Glenn Buchanan of Lynchburg and his fiancee, Gail Lee of Raleigh, N.C., Teresa Faulconer and her husband, Len of Cary, N.C. and a special daughter, Cheryl Ann Buchanan of the residence; one brother, Charles Buchanan and his wife, Ann of Forest; one sister, Evelyn Martin of Clover; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one grandson.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the ARC Development Center or Beulah Baptist Church.
Preston Lloyd Burns Jr.
Preston Lloyd Burns Jr., 31, of Bedford, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Kendon Foster
Funeral services for Kendon Foster will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Siloam United Way of the Cross Church, 147 Seminole Drive, Madison Heights with Elder James Perkins officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Burial Park. Mr. Foster’s remains maybe viewed in the church from 2 p.m. until time of service.
The family will be at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Kennard Neal Gwin
Kennard Neal Gwin passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 in the loving arms of his wife, Marshall Ann Price Gwin at their home, 2900 Trents Ferry Road after a valiant fight against cancer.
Born Nov. 7, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio, he was the son of Roxic Henson Gwin and the late Dallas Gwin. He was a 1959 Ohio University alumnus, where he received a BSEE degree in electrical engineering. He was a retired Project Manager and Senior Systems Engineer for General Electric and also a retired Senior Staff Engineer for Ericsson Inc.
Neal was an avid British car enthusiasts and well known authority on the history and construction of Triumph Sports cars. He also collected and owned several vintage automobiles during his life.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a brother, James E. Gwin and his wife, JA of Bowie, Md.; a sister, Nancy LeMaster and her husband, Bob of Lancaster, Ohio and his extended family and cherished neighbors, R. Ashby and Barbara Templeton.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. William Fisher officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at the funeral home.
In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Jessie Cleveland Seamster
Jessie Cleveland Seamster, 47, of Halifax, died Thursday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home. Burial in Clover Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery.
Thomas Henry Buchanan
Thomas Henry Buchanan, 71, of 107 Sunnybank Drive, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 237-9424.
Infant Missiah Dula
Infant (baby girl) Missiah Dula departed this life Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 in Lexington, N.C.
She is survived by her parents, Ezekiel and Trinita Harris Dula; brother, JaQuan Harris and sister, Mahogony Dula all of Thomasville, N.C.; aunt, Betty Marie Mays of Lexington, N.C.; uncle, Walter Dula of Calif.; grandparents, Rosetta Harris of Lexington, N.C., James “Jim” Harris of Amherst, Nenita Verzosa of Calif., Robert and Irma Dula of Thomasville, N.C.; great-grandmother, Marie Cappello of Amherst, a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at 1 p.m. from Christian Aid Cemetery, Amherst with the Rev. J.L. Sandidge officiating.
Family and friends will assemble at the residence of Marie Cappello at 12:30 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Kendon Lawrence Foster
Kendon Lawrence Foster, also known to family and friends as “Ken and Butch” the son of the late Leslie and Mattie McPhail, born April 4, 1944, departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Nov. 4, 1998 after a brief illness.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Wilbert McPhail and a sister, Rudell Harrison. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior on Nov. 1, 1998. He attended schools in White Plains, N.Y. where he was born. He worked and trained other to become a truck driver until he moved to Lynchburg. After he planned to stay in Lynchburg he drove and became owner of Allied Cab #9.
He is survived by his former wife, Annie Foster Verser; six children, Ronald Foster of Hawaii, Sonya Foster and Debra Demyers both of Lansing, Mich., Miguel Cochran, Lashawn Foster both of Bridgeport, Conn., Stacey Sawyer of Norwalk, Conn.; a special adopted son, Desmond Mack of Lynchburg, 11 grandchildren, five sisters, Shelia Brabham, Darlene Jones, Reenie Williams and Antania Poole all of Bridgeport, Conn. and Viola Creek of Washington, D.C.; one aunt, Lauren Harding of Bridgeport, Conn.; one sister-in-law, Sharlene McPhail of Bridgeport, Conn.; one daughter-in-law, Patricia; three brothers-in-law, Elix, James and Harold; two sons-in-law, Jimmy and Wayne; he also leaves to mourn his passing a special devoted friend, Dee Dee Mack of Lynchburg.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
George Wendell Fulks
George Wendell Fulks, 89, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998. He was the husband of the late Mary Tucker “Susie” Fulks.
Born in Lynchburg, July 21, 1909, he was a son of the late William Cutler Fulks and Myrtis Carter Fulks. Mr. Fulks was an Army veteran of W.W. II, a member of Sandusky Baptist Church and retired from Pennzoil Oil Company.
He is survived by a brother, Claude T. Fulks; sister-in-law, Thelma Fulks and eight nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Presbyterian Cemetery by the Rev. Cecil Hedgepeth.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is serving Mr. Fulks family.
Brittany Shavonne Hall
Brittany Shavonne Hall, infant daughter of Randy and Dianne Waller Hall of 2041 Deerview Road, Gretna, died Wednesday in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Miller Funeral Home.
Lelda Elizabeth Harlow
A memorial service for Lelda Elizabeth Harlow will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Ave. with the Rev. C. Randall Harlow, the Rev. O. Murray Unruh and the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder officiating.
Mary Daniel Brown, niece of Ms. Harlow and Rev. C. Randall Harlow, cousin of Ms. Harlow, will receive friends and family from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Deacon Bennie L. Mays
Deacon Bennie L. Mays of 2971 Galts Mill Road, Madison Heights, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 at his residence. He was the son of the late Charlie and Lizzie Stratton Mays.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wood Mays of the residence; sons, Henry C. Harris, Bennie S., Wesley K. Mays all of Madison Heights and Donald L. Mays of Lynchburg; daughters, Judy H. Henley, Ronda G., Andrea B. and Lisa A. Mays all of Madison Heights; eight grandchildren, one sister, Ms. Carrie Mays of Madison Heights.
Funeral arrangements will appear later.
The family is at the residence.
His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
John Robert McCormick
John Robert McCormick, Lt. Col. U.S. Army, retired, 77, of Bedford, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 at his residence. He was the widower of Emily Webber McCormick. He was a teacher at Staunton River High School and was a member of the Virginia Mental Health Council.
He is survived by his son, Troy R. McCormick and his wife, Denise, Bedford; two nieces, Casey McCormick, Pa. and Kelly McCormick, Fla.; devoted friends, Elton and Ann Waldron, Bedford.
Graveside services with full military honors will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 at Arlington National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at their residence.
Arrangements are being handled by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Chester David Medley
Chester David Medley, 81, of 3236 Rodgers Chapel Road, Clover, died Nov. 5, 1998 at Berry Hill Nursing Home.
He was born in Halifax County, Oct. 14, 1917, the son of Mr. James Edward Medley and Mrs. Morlee Chandler Medley. He was the husband of Helen Roller Medley. He was a member of the Rodgers Chapel Baptist Church, the American Legion Post in Clover, life member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a member of the Mount Laurel Ruritan Club, a former member of the Halifax Sportsman’s Club and an Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Medley is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin Lee and Rae Hudson Medley of Lynchburg, David Roller and Ruth Fisher Medley of Richmond; two half brothers and wives, James and Gayle Conner Medley of Clover, Muriel and Evelyn Medley of Clover; one granddaughter, Michelle Leigh Medley of Richmond; two step grandsons, Carl Hudson and wife, Karen of Amherst and Chuck Hudson of Lynchburg and one step great-grandchild, Kenneth Mason Hudson of Amherst.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Rodgers Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Spurlock and the Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Spence Jr. conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3236 Rodgers Chapel Road, Clover.
For memorials please consider your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Mary Kathryn Roach
Mary Kathryn Roach, 40, of Bedford, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Cleo Roberts Sowell
Cleo Roberts Sowell, 92, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Terrell Sowell.
Mrs. Sowell was born Jan. 25, 1906 in Iaeger, W.Va. to the late Lewis and Clara Payne Roberts. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from Sowell Sales Company.
She is survived by her two sons, John D. Taylor Jr. of Lynchburg, Cecil Robert Taylor and his wife, Dorothy of Charlotte Court House; two half brothers, Vernon C. Payne of Alexandria, James “Buster” Payne of S.C.; a half sister, Mabel Stanley of Iaeger, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Robert H. Taylor of Ky., Thomas F. Taylor of Md., John D. Taylor III of Staunton, Linda Louis Beauchamp of Staunton, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Druaghn and the Rev. Scott Kitwell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 2700 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Clarkson Meredith Averett Walker
Clarkson Meredith Averett Walker of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Born March 28, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Willie Wise Averett III and Meredith Taylor Averett. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mary Washington College. She earned her Master in Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business. For many years she worked in the University of Virginia Division of Human Resources and for the past five years served as Research Administrator in the Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Clarkson is survived by her daughter, Carter Page Walker; two brothers, William Wise Averett of Annapolis, Md. and Henry Taylor Averett of Lynchburg; two sisters, Susannah Averett Dryman of Atlanta, Ga. and Martha Averett Clark of Lynchburg and eight nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Saint Johns Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Center, the University of Virginia Department of Pharmacology, or a charity of choice.
Mrs. Mary Lou Waller
Mrs. Mary Lou Waller, 86, of 5208 Spring Garden Road, Blairs, died Thursday in Danville Regional Medical Center. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna in charge of arrangements.
Helen B. Camm
Helen B. Camm of 1560 Second Street, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Leslie E. Camm.
Mrs. Helen B. Camm was born Sept. 16, 1915 in Lynchburg to the late Mrs. Ollie Mack Blair. She was a devoted Christian member of Court Street Baptist Church for 54 years.
She is survived by four children, Helen C. Harris and husband, George W. Harris Jr., Roanoke, Leslie M. Camm Sr. and wife, Vivian M. Camm, Lynchburg, Alberta C. Boyd and husband, B. Frank Boyd, Hampton and Rodney M. Camm and wife, Rochelle Camm, Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, George W. Harris III, Leslie M. Camm Jr., Larry M. Camm, Paula Dell, Meisha and Melanie Camm; two grandsons-in-law, John M. Organ and Tyrone Dell; one granddaughter-in-law, Earnestine Harris; five great-grandchildren, one sister, Virginia Jordan; one brother, Thomas E. Blair both of Lynchburg; one aunt, Mrs. Alma Mack, Lynchburg; a devoted cousin, Mrs. Ophelia Davis of Madison Heights and a host of relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Court Street Baptist Church with the Rev. James E. Coleman Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hill Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Community Funeral Home and other times at 603 Smyth Street.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Court Street Baptist Church Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Kathy M. Davidson
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Kathy McKowen Davidson, 46, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 in Fayetteville, N.C. She was the wife of Steve H. Davidson.
Born in Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Betty and Glenn McKowen.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Seth Davidson and his wife, Clair of Flint, Mich. and Jonathan Davidson, US Army, Ft. Bragg, N.C.; one brother, Milton McKowen and his wife, Linda of Dallas, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Liberty Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. James N. Williams.
Kendon “Ken” Foster
Kendon “Ken” Foster of 713 Mill Stream, departed this life Wednesday morning at his residence. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
George Wendell Fulks
George Wendell Fulks, 89, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He is survived by a brother, Claude T. Fulks. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Forrest S. Hudson
Forrest S. Hudson, 80, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at the Veterans Hospital in Salem.
Born June 13, 1918 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Sterling William and Ollie Sales Hudson. Mr. Hudson was an Army veteran of W.W.II and a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. He was the last of 10 children, having preceded him in death were four brothers and five sisters, including Louise H. Elder with whom he made his home.
He is survived by a daughter, Barbara H. Kimmel and her husband, Chester of Lynchburg, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the Mausoleum Chapel of Fort Hill Memorial Park by Dr. Jim Moon. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving Mr. Hudson’s family.
Thomas Clarence Isenhour
Thomas Clarence “Ike” Isenhour, 91, of 1011 11th Street, Altavista, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 in Piney Forest Health Care Center. He was the husband of Lucy Viola Nichols Isenhour.
Born March 18, 1907 in Hickory, N.C., he was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Isenhour. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Altavista for 48 years, a salesman with Electolux for 35 years, a retired employee of Burlington Industries and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Larry E. Isenhour and his wife, Barbara of Gastonia, N.C., Thomas Leon Isenhour of Columbus, Ohio, John C. Robey and his wife, Donese of Greensboro, N.C. and Troy W. Robey and his wife, Ada May of Hillsville; one daughter, Elnora Thomson and her husband, Perrin of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Robert Isenhour and his wife, Mavis and Eugene Isenhour and his wife, Edith, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 in the First Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Paul Ferguson. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
Gloria Carwile Mayberry
Funeral services for Gloria Carwile Mayberry, 77, of Madison Heights, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow, Dr. Tim Madison and the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton with interment to follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Carwile was preceded in death by one son, Allan Ray Mayberry and one grandchild, Melissa Dawn Mayberry.
Mrs. Mayberry is survived by two sons, Paul Glenn Mayberry and his wife, Gay and Jerry Douglas Mayberry and his wife, Bonnie all of Madison Heights; one sister, Kathryn Carwile Morris of Red House; five grandchildren, David, Michelle, Kim, Kelly and Megan, five great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Judy Mayberry of Amherst.
Herbert Lee Middleton Jr.
Herbert Lee Middleton Jr. of S.C., and formerly of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998. Survived by his wife, Eunice Corbett Middleton. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Virginia “Jenny” Tyree Moore
Virginia “Jenny” Tyree Moore, 64, beloved wife of Randall “Randy” Moore, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998.
Born Feb. 19, 1934 in Gladstone, she was the daughter of the late Claude William Tyree and Blanche Long Tyree. Mrs. Moore attended the Temple Baptist Church. She was a secretary at the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation. She was the treasurer of the Campbell County Senior Citizens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul A. Tyree and Richard W. “Bill” Tyree.
In addition to her husband, “Jenny” leaves behind a loving family of one son, Thomas M. Tyree Jr. and his wife, Rebecca “Joy” of Forest; one daughter, Tami T. Hurt and her husband, Bobby of Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Matt Tyree, Sarah Tyree, Brandon Hurt, Brooke Hurt and Ben Hurt; two sisters, V. Jean T. Gill and her husband, Gary D. of Lynchburg and Vivian T. Bryant of Bluefield, Va.; one brother, Leonard Lee Tyree of Lynchburg; one half brother, Claude “Snookie” Tyree and his wife, Peggy of Amherst and one special nephew, Butch Bryant and his wife, Kathy of Forest.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Nichols and the Rev. Rudy Hearn officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Campbell County Rescue Squad.
Marty Sherwood Myers
Marty Sherwood Myers, 29, of 14101 Rockford School Road, Hurt, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 in his home.
Born March 31, 1969 in Campbell County, he was a son of Ethel Isla Lukin Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Ray Myers all of Altavista. He was an employee of Best Way Towing Company.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, “Randy”; one brother, Tracy D. Irby of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five sisters, Debra L. West and Cynthia M. Heflin both of Altavista, Kimberly M. Dooley and Marlo Rena’ Williams both of Bedford and Angelina D. Irby of Gretna; five half brothers, Kenneth E. Morgan of Eagleville, Tenn., Quintin R. Morgan and Robert “Pete” Morgan both of Altavista, Charles (Chuck) Myers and Michael R. Myers both of Minn.; three half sisters, Phyllis I. Williams of Gladys, Katie M. Owen of Penhook and Nancy A. Myers of Minn. and his companion, Vincent D. Birch of Hurt.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 in Elim Assembly of God by the Rev. David Rowland. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Chester Eglon Proffitt
LOWESVILLE — Chester Eglon Proffitt peacefully went home on Nov. 4, 1998.
Born in Amherst County, June 12, 1910, he was a son of the late Eglon M. Proffitt and Ada Fulcher Proffitt. His 88 years of life were filled with his two greatest loves, woodworking and family. He served in the last Calvary unit of the US Army. His working career included International Minerals Inc., Lynchburg Materials, LynLite and Central Virginia Training Center. After his retirement, Mr. Proffitt was able to pursue on a full time basis his love of woodworking. As a master furniture and clock maker, he produced family heirlooms for many generations to come.
His constant companion, friend and wife of 63 years, Lois Bessie Cash Proffitt is left to cherish his memory. He is also survived by two daughters, Sarah Jane Proffitt Hughes and husband, Ted of Lowesville and Carolyn Fay Proffitt Jennings and husband, Robert (Bobby) L. of Amherst; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home and friends are welcome at any other time at the home of either of the daughters.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Amherst Cemetery by the Rev. A. Eugene Beverly.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Central Baptist Church Building Fund, Lowesville, Va. 22951 or the charity of your choice.
Cleo Sowell
Cleo Sowell, 92, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 237-9424.
Clarkson Meredith Averett Walker
Clarkson Meredith Averett Walker of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Born March 28, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Willie Wise Averett III and Meredith Taylor Averett. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mary Washington College. She earned her Master in Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School of Business. For many years she worked in the University of Virginia Division of Human Resources and for the past five years served as Research Administrator in the Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Clarkson is survived by her daughter, Carter Page Walker; two brothers, William Wise Averett of Annapolis, Md. and Henry Taylor Averett of Lynchburg; two sisters, Susannah Averett Dryman of Atlanta, Ga. and Martha Averett Clark of Lynchburg and eight nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Saint Johns Episcopal Church.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Center, the University of Virginia Department of Pharmacology, or a charity of choice.
Bessie Holmes Guthrie Arthur
Bessie Holmes Guthrie Arthur, 86, of 1220 Mosley Drive, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Tommy L. Arthur.
Mrs. Arthur was born in Halifax County, July 29, 1912 to the late Coleman F. Guthrie and the late Ludie Waller Guthrie. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church for 24 years, the Sunshine Bible Class and she worked 45 years for Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation retiring at the age of 72.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty A. and Ronnie L. Wright of Rustburg, Audrey A. and Garvin W. Gollie of Coeburn; a sister, Irene Wade of Altavista; a brother, Lacy Guthrie of Nathalie; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and eight brothers.
A funeral service will be conducted at noon today in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 1220 Moseley Drive, Apt. 26.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Elsie Layne Barbour
Elsie Layne Barbour, 91, of Durham Street, Lynchburg, formerly of Cody, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 1998 at Grace Lodge in Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Rev. William Charlie Barbour.
She was born in Pittsylvania County, June 11, 1907, daughter of the late Joel Peter Layne and Betty Keatts Layne. She was a member of Lynchburg Church of God of Prophecy.
She is survived by one son, Moncy E. Barbour and his wife, Nita of Rustburg; one daughter, Angie B. Royall of Petersburg; one daughter-in-law, Raye B. Hatton of Salem; one brother, Jesse Layne of Altavista; one sister, Margie Johnson of Snow Camp, N.C.; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, William L. Barbour, three sisters and one brother.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 at Halifax Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Gary Vernon.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at her son’s residence, Moncy Barbour, 6631 Red House Road, Rustburg, other times.
Ernest James Bateman
Ernest James Bateman, 70, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998. A memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Helen Blair Camm
Mrs. Helen Blair Camm of 1560 Second Street, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Helen Hutcherson Farries
Helen Hutcherson Farries, 77, of 5816 Navajo Circle, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. She was the wife of Arthur P. Farries.
Mrs. Farries was born Jan. 15, 1921 in Pittsylvania County to the late Alex B. and Lizzie Davis Hutcherson. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church and a dedicated employee with Nationwide Insurance for 30 years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by six brothers, O.B. Hutcherson of Hurt, Hugh O. Hutcherson, Odell Hutcherson, Eldridge Hutcherson all of Lynch Station, J.C. Hutcherson of Gretna, Jack Hutcherson of Lynchburg; a sister, Gloria Piercy of Rochelle; a sister-in-law, Ardell West of Lynch Station and a number of devoted nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Robert K. Brubaker and the Rev. Paul Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Edgar Robert (Buster) Henderson
Edgar Robert (Buster) Henderson of Halifax, died Tuesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
Gloria Carwile Mayberry
Gloria Carwile Mayberry, 77, of 290 Seminole Drive, Madison Heights, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Mayberry.
Born Oct. 31, 1921 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Herman Glenwood and Keturah Pillow Bowles. Mrs. Mayberry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Madison Heights Christian Church.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Allan Ray Mayberry and one grandchild, Melissa Dawn Mayberry.
Mrs. Mayberry is survived by two sons, Paul Glenn Mayberry and his wife, Gay and Jerry Douglas Mayberry and his wife, Bonnie all of Madison Heights; one sister, Kathryn Carwile Morris of Red House; five grandchildren, David, Michelle, Kim, Kelly and Megan and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow, Dr. Tim Madison and the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton. 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.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Monelison Rescue Squad or Madison Heights Christian Church.
Marty Sherwood Myers
Marty Sherwood Myers, 29, of 14101 Rockford School Road, Hurt, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at his home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Elizabeth M. Davis Roach
Elizabeth M. Davis Roach, 96, of Gretna, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Gretna Church of God of Prophecy. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna in charge of arrangements.
Louise Thompson
Funeral director Michael Winfree of Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst, has been notified of the death of his mother-in-law, Louise Thompson.
Laura Lavenia Toliver
Laura Lavenia Toliver, 55, of Roanoke, departed this life Monday, Nov. 2, 1998. She was a member of the Williams Memorial Baptist Church in Roanoke and was active in various church and civic organizations.
She is survived by her mother, Marguerite Barnett Toliver; half sister, Henrietta Lawrence; god son, George Robinson Jr. all of Roanoke and many close relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 at the Williams Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul E. Johnson, the Rev. Harvey L. Saunders and the Rev. Lee E. Suggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home in Daleville.
Joseph Valenti
Joseph Valenti, 81, of 706-A Middle Street, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Drusiclla Denson Valenti.
Mr. Valenti was born April 20, 1917 in Derby, Conn. to the late Antonio Valenti and the late Palmina P. Valenti.
He was a retired postal employee and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sisters and brother, Phyllis Graziano, Gracie Dobuzinski both of East Haven, Conn., Salvatore Conti of New Haven, Conn. and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Alex Conti.
A funeral mass will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Rush officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Frank and Evelyn North, 6352 Everett Road, Forest.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Louise Ruff Agee
Louise Ruff Agee, 70, of Bedford, died Monday. Graveside services 3 p.m. today, Peaksview Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.
Bessie Holmes Guthrie Arthur
Bessie Holmes Guthrie Arthur, 86, of 1220 Mosley Drive, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the husband of the late Tommy L. Arthur.
Mrs. Arthur was born in Halifax County, July 29, 1912 to the late Coleman F. Guthrie and the late Ludie Waller Guthrie. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church for 24 years, the Sunshine Bible Class and she worked 45 years for Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation retiring at the age of 72.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty A. Wright of Lynchburg, Audrey A. Gollie of Coeburn; a sister, Irene Wade of Altavista; a brother, Lacy Guthrie of Nathalie; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and eight brothers.
A funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Ernest James Bateman
Ernest James Bateman, 70, of Bedford, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
He was born June 13, 1928 in London, England, the son of the late Ernest Bateman and Ethel Osgood Bateman. He was a member of the London County Council and worked at English Electric, England, General Electric, Canada and he retired from Babcock and Wilcox, Lynchburg. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Williams Bateman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Erika Rice and Moira Hargis; dear sons-in-law, Stephen Hargis and Joseph Rice Jr.; all his dearly loved grandchildren, Nicholas Rice, Mathew, Casey, Tyler and Jamie Hargis; three sisters, Rene Brant, Eileen Braby and husband, Len and Hazil Tomlin; a sister-in-law, Shirley Brealey and husband, Len, numerous nieces and nephews all of which reside in England and a loving friend and guardian angel, Ms. Shirley Grubbs of Danville.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church with Father George Bean officiating.
The family will receive friends at their home.
In lieu of flowers, his wishes are to give donations to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1695 Perrowville Road, Forest, Va. 24551 or the Virginia School of the Arts, Columbia and Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Beach
Patsy Beach, 52, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Beach was born Dec. 10, 1945 in Lynchburg.
She is survived by her husband, D. Rex Beach; one daughter, Donna Beach; her mother, Verlie J. Wade; her father, Cecil Walden and his wife, Margaret of Concord; a devoted aunt, Shirley J. Correia and two special cousins, Jimmie Correia and his wife, Sandra and Linda Correia.
Patsy was an employee of First Federal Savings Bank (now One Valley) for 19 years. She was a member of Leesville Road Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Litten officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions please consider the Campbell County Rescue Squad.
George Washington Bell
George Washington Bell of South Boston, died Sunday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Royal Martin Coleman
Royal Martin Coleman, 80, of 4515 Oakdale Dr., died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Cleo Reynolds Coleman.
Born in Appomattox County, Dec. 5, 1917, he was a son of the late Royal J. Coleman and Mary Martin Coleman. He was employed by Callaham Grocery and Produce Co. for 33 years. After their closing he was employed by Quality Foods Cooperative Inc. as a purchasing agent until his retirement. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Brenda C. Isaac of Charleston, W.Va.; a son, J. Bruce Coleman of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandsons, Matthew O. Fidler and Patrick M. Fidler both of Charleston, W.Va.; two brothers, J. Ralph Coleman and his wife, Betsy Lee of Lynchburg and Kenneth E. Coleman and his wife, Dorothy of Appomattox and four sisters, Mrs. Gladys C. Coleman of Dillwyn, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Reynolds, Mrs. Alice C. Martin and Mrs. Polly C. Inge and her husband, Samuel, all of Lynchburg.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas H. Coleman and A. Harwood Coleman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Les Trail and the Rev. James N. Williams with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Warren Drinkard, Rt. 1, Box 2255, Spout Spring, Va. 24593 or your favorite charity.
Acree J. Conner
Acree J. Conner of South Boston, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Ida Stanley Dickerson
SPOUT SPRING — Ida Stanley Dickerson, 91, of Rt. 1, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late James William Dickerson Sr.
Mrs. Dickerson was born in Hazard, Ky., March 10, 1907. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Vicki D. Blevins of Lakeland, Fla., James W. Dickerson Jr. and his wife, Alverta of Price, Utah, Harold Dickerson and his wife, Vada of Richmond, Mrs. Joan D. Hess and her husband, Powell of Bridgewater, Mrs. Yvonne D. Franklin and her husband, Max of Appomattox, Rev. Stanley Dickerson and his wife, Betty of Hartsville, S.C. and Jerome Dickerson and his wife, Lucille of Landenberg, Pa., 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Finley Clayton Dickerson and two grandsons.
A private family funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998.
The family will receive friends at the home of Yvonne and Max Franklin, Rt. 613, Appomattox.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Appomattox County Rescue Squad or the Dr. Clyde O’Brien Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 841, Appomattox, Va. 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home is serving Mrs. Dickerson’s family.
Doris Hickok Driskill
Doris Hickok Driskill, 71, of 107 Berkshire Place, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, Sept. 15, 1927, she was a daughter of the late John Daniel Hickok and Cora Pettigrew Hickok Nichols and was the wife of Lewis Conway Driskill Sr. Mrs. Driskill was a member of the Church of the Brethren where she was a former children’s Sunday school teacher, a member of the Fort Hill Woman’s Club, a former officer in the United Commercial Travellers Aux., a former pink lady at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She also formerly served on the Crisis Line and was a member of several local bridge clubs.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Lewis Conway Driskill Jr. and his wife, Brenda of Winfall, Cheryl D. Blankinship and her husband, Charles and John Robert “Bob” Driskill and his wife, Sue both of Lynchburg; 12 grandchildren, Kimberly Parola, Scott Driskill, Kandy Martin, Kathy Moss, Karen Falls, Michael Driskill, Mitchell Blankinship, Jill Boothe, Brooke Blankinship, Tiffany Driskill, Kristin Driskill and Tucker Driskill; a stepgrandchild, Wayne St. John Jr., 11 great-grandchildren, a brother, John Hickok and his wife, Jane of Verona; a stepsister, June Hunt of Fla.; a stepbrother, Ronnie Nichols and his wife, Janet of McLean and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lynette Blankinship.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Jack Karpenski and the Rev. Anne Gibbons officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family suggest that memorials be made to The Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund or the Fort Early Corporation.
Helen Hutcherson Farries
Helen Hutcherson Farries, 77, of 5816 Navajo Circle, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. She was the wife of Arthur P. Farries.
Mrs. Farries was born Jan. 15, 1921 in Pittsylvania County to the late Alex B. and Lizzie Davis Hutcherson. She was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church and a dedicated employee with Nationwide Insurance for 30 years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by six brothers, O.B. Hutcherson of Hurt, Hugh O. Hutcherson, Odell Hutcherson, Eldridge Hutcherson all of Lynch Station, J.C. Hutcherson of Gretna, Jack Hutcherson of Lynchburg; a sister, Gloria Piercy of Rochelle; a sister-in-law, Ardell West of Lynch Station and a number of devoted nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Robert K. Brubaker and the Rev. Paul Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Bertha Mae Creasy Fulton
Bertha Mae Creasy Fulton, 78, of Bedford, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bedford County, May 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Hubbard Thaddius Creasy and Glennie Lee Wilson Creasy. She and her late husband, Jesse Booker Fulton, operated the former Fultons Market in Bedford for many years. She was a member of Bedford Christian Church, the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Bedford Chapter, Women of the Moose.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald L. Fulton, Robert E. Fulton and his wife, Susie and Roger G. Fulton all of Bedford; a daughter, Roslyn L. Fulton of Lynchburg; a brother, Harry W. Creasy of Bedford; five sisters, Jennie C. Flint of Lynchburg, Dora C. Newman of Danville, Stella C. Lawson of Bedford, Hilda C. Ashwell of Lynch Station and Frances C. McAllister of Castonia, N.C.; three grandchildren, Kimberly D. Fulton of Richmond, Christopher E. Fulton and Lillie Beth Fulton both of Bedford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today Nov. 3, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James E. Compton Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, 586-3443.
Mrs. Karin Marie (Eriksen) Holcomb
STAUNTON — Mrs. Karin Marie (Eriksen) Holcomb, 60, of 1940 Greenville Avenue, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 in the Augusta Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 12, 1938 in Olso, Norway, a daughter of Einar and Else Marie (Gudmonsen) Eriksen. Mrs. Holcomb was previously employed by Genesco-L Greif Companies of Verona with 20 years of service. She was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church and received her U.S. citizenship in Aug. 1996.
Survivors include her husband, George M. “Bill” Holcomb; three daughters, Lisa H. Terry of Lynchburg, Lynn H. Wagner and Cindy H. Stickley both of Waynesboro; a brother, Odd Eriksen of Oslo, Norway; seven grandchildren, a great-grandson and a number of family and friends in Norway.
A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 in the Henry Funeral Chapel with burial in Augusta Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, Virginia Affiliate, Inc., Shenandoah Valley Chapter, P.O. Box 2855, Staunton, Va. 24402.
Bettye L. Kovitz
Bettye Lichtenstein Kovitz, beloved wife, mother, teacher, artist and friend, died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 after a seven month struggle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer.
Kovitz was born in Lynchburg, March 27, 1927 and moved to Calif. with her husband, Armand and their three children in 1963.
A 1947 graduate of the Maryland Art Institute, Kovitz married her love of with her passion for educating young children. She began her teaching career at the Temple Emmanuel nursery school in San Bernardino, Calif. in the early 1960s. After moving to Claremont and while raising three children and teaching Head Start, Kovitz returned to school to obtain her BA in education from the University of La Verne in 1975. A firm believer in instilling a love of learning in young children. Kovitz was a creative and much loved early elementary teacher in the Pomona School District for 20 years. Upon her retirement, she continued to substitute teach and volunteer in the schools.
As a retired teacher and artist, Kovitz was recruited to teach stained glass for Claremont Adult Education, which she did until early this year. She also shared her teaching talents with the California Library System’s literacy program, tutoring an adult learner for many years.
Recently recognized for her years of service to the American Cancer Society (ACS), Kovitz was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Desert Sierra Region of ACS and received the Inland Valley Vanguard Award for leadership and courage.
she was not only generous in the classroom, but opened her home to foreign students and visitors at Thanksgiving and other holidays and kept a stock of toys for visiting children.
Kovitz is survived by her husband, Armand of 278 Wiley Court, Claremont, Calif. 91711; son, Randy; daughter, Roselle; sisters, Lois Hankin and Edythe L. Cohen and brother, Stanley Lichtenstein.
Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Lymphoma Research Foundation of America in Los Angeles.
In lieu of a memorial service, the family will have a private gathering celebrating her life.
Marvin Elwood Krantz
Marvin Elwood Krantz, 62, of Rt. 2, Altavista, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Aneta Mitchell Krantz.
Born June 15, 1936 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late John W. and Ada Jones Krantz. He was a member of Lamb United Methodist Church, a retired employee of Ericsson Inc., formerly General Electric and a U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Brian Elwood Krantz and his wife, Sharon of Gladys and Wendell Scott Krantz of Altavista; one brother, John Morris Krantz and his wife, Helen of Altavista; three sisters, Betty K. Carner and her husband, Bernice and Alice K. Keesee all of Lynchburg and Katherine K. Walker and her husband, Ray of Altavista; four brothers-in-law and their wives, George and Betty Mitchell, Bill and Shirley Mitchell, Ray and Judy Mitchell and Glenn Mitchell and five sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mary Cash, Dorothy and Carlton Kerr, Lena Hannah, Joyce and Butch Hamlett and Ginny and Ronnie Bryant.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 in Lamb United Methodist Church by the Rev. Paul Beighley and the Rev. Mike Spence. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
Lillian Michael Overstreet
Lillian Michael Overstreet, 70, of Bedford, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bedford County, Nov. 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Harold Ethan Michael and Lucy Padgett Stinnett Michael.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shannon Mann Overstreet and her son, Harold Edward Overstreet. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Sherry O. Phillips and Betty O. Webster and her husband, Mark all of Bedford, Sarah K. Hosmon of Buena Vista; a son, Travis Lee Overstreet (Joel K. Martin) and his wife, Carrie of Covington, also six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John R. Ivins and the Rev. Ray T. Lyons officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, 586-3443.
Irvin Shelton
Funeral services for Irvin Shelton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 in the chapel of Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Preston Garland Staton
Preston Garland Staton, 58, of 200 Dianne Drive, Lynchburg, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Doris Steppe Staton.
Born in Amherst County, Feb. 3, 1940, he was a son of Helen Staton Kitchens and the late Lewis E. Staton. He was a retired supervisor for B&W and later employed by W.E.L. Inc. He was a member of the Antique Auto Club of America, Model A Club and a member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Allen W. Staton and his wife, Debbie of Concord, Edward L. Staton and his wife, Ann of Mechanicsville; one daughter, Tammy S. Blanchard and her husband, Larry of Madison Heights; one brother, James (Spikey) Staton and his wife, Debbie of Lynchburg; two sisters, Phyllis W. Coleman and husband, Jerome of Lynchburg, Sandra Patterson-Calcott of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Jessica Marie Staton, Taylor Joseph Blanchard and his stepmother, Doris Johnson and her husband, Don.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Mark Grooms officiating. Interment to follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the residence.
The family also suggests memorials may be made to Thomas Terrace Baptist Church or the Concord Rescue Squad.
Sophia Sutton Stern
Sophia Sutton Stern, 89, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Franklin Stern.
Born in Kinston, N.C., Oct. 8, 1909, she was the daughter of the late John Hardy Sutton and Sarah Nancy Loftin Sutton. Mrs. Stern was a devoted member of the Fairview Christian Church where she was a member of the Loyal Sons & Daughters Sunday School Class. She retired from Lynchburg General Hospital as a nurse. Mrs. Stern also did some private duty nursing.
She is survived by one stepson, James E. Stern of Roanoke; two stepgrandsons, James M. Stern of Roanoke and Mark A. Stern of Orange; one sister, Caroline Sutton Fisher of Scottlandneck, N.C., three nephews and one niece.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Jan L. Weston officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fairview Christian Church/Caring Fund.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Polly Reaves Wilkinson
Polly Reaves Wilkinson of South Boston, died Monday. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Lena Edwards Wyatt
Lena Edwards Wyatt, 86, died Monday. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Andrews Methodist Church. Visitation 7-8:30 p.m. today, Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Patricia W. “Patsy” Beach
Patricia W. “Patsy” Beach died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. She was the wife of Donald Beach. Arrangements are incomplete by Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Mildred Parker Candler
Mildred Parker Candler, 66, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 in Bedford County Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bedford, Oct. 12, 1932, a daughter of the late Dr. George Wesley Parker and Elizabeth Thaxton Parker.
She is survived by her husband, C. Conway Candler Jr.; a son, Carlton C. Candler III of Richmond; a daughter, Elizabeth Kelly and her husband, Greg of Richmond; a brother, Dr. George T. Parker of Bedford; a sister, Jane P. Drumheller of Winchester; two grandchildren, Greer Kelly and Parker Kelly, also several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Greenwood Cemetery, Bedford with the Rev. Francis B. Avery Jr. officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Mildred P. (Monk) Candler Scholarship, V.T.A.F., P.O. Box 10307, Blacksburg, Va. 24062-9989.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Bertha Mae Creasy Fulton
Bertha Mae Creasy Fulton, 78, of Bedford, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Bedford County, May 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Hubbard Thaddius Creasy and Glennie Lee Wilson Creasy. She and her late husband, Jesse Booker Fulton, operated the former Fultons Market in Bedford for many years. She was a member of Bedford Christian Church, the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Bedford Chapter, Women of the Moose.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald L. Fulton, Robert E. Fulton and his wife, Susie and Roger G. Fulton all of Bedford; a daughter, Roslyn L. Fulton of Lynchburg; a brother, Harry W. Creasy of Bedford; five sisters, Jennie C. Flint of Lynchburg, Dora C. Newman of Danville, Stella C. Lawson of Bedford, Hilda C. Ashwell of Lynch Station and Frances C. McAllister of Castonia, N.C.; three grandchildren, Kimberly D. Fulton of Richmond, Christopher E. Fulton and Lillie Beth Fulton both of Bedford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James E. Compton Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call anytime at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, 586-3443.
Mrs. Daisy Stanley Haley
Mrs. Daisy Stanley Haley of Dalton, Ga., died Saturday morning, Oct. 31, 1998 at the Hamilton Medical Center.
Mrs. Haley was born Feb. 8, 1927 in Whitfield County, Ga. Mrs. Haley was a member of the Dalton First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Haley is survived by her husband of 50 years, Doyal Haley of the residence; son and daughter-in-law, Gary K. and Suzie Haley; granddaughter, Molly all of Winston-Salem, N.C.; sisters, Maudain Brown of Resaca, Ga., Agnes Fossett of Dalton, Ga.; brothers, Clyde Whitener, James Stanley both of Dalton, Ga. and Grady Stanley of Resaca, Ga.
Memorial services will be held today from the chapel of the Dalton First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Albert Turnell officiating.
The family will receive friends today at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of the Dalton First United Methodist Church.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dalton First United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Ponders Funeral Home, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Ga.
Clyde Odell Hancock
Clyde Odell Hancock of South Boston, died Sat. Oct. 31, 1998. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday with graveside services at the Mulberry Baptist Church.
William Thomas McCormick Sr.
GLADSTONE — William Thomas McCormick Sr., 74, of Rt. 2, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mamie Woody McCormick.
Born in Appomattox County, July 28, 1924, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Jessie Ledbetter McCormick. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church, a WWII, US Army veteran and was a retired employee of the City of Richmond Utilities Department.
He is survived by six children, W.T. McCormick Jr., Appomattox, Donnie McCormick and his wife, Crystal, Gladstone, Kathy M. Stanley, Appomattox, Kenneth McCormick, Lynchburg, Debbie McCormick, Gladstone and Mollie McCormick, Appomattox; five grandchildren and one great-grandson, three sisters, Ethel McCormick, Gladstone, Edith Tyree and Catherine Burks both of Richmond.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Ledbetter and a sister, Estelle Gentry.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Charlie Spencer and Jerry Childress with burial in Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider the Gladstone Rescue Squad.
Paul Wilson Mehaffey
Paul Wilson Mehaffey of 1252 Krise Circle, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of June Martin Mehaffey.
Born Dec. 25, 1922, he was a son of the late Thomas Pinkney and Mary Elizabeth Morris Mehaffey. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and the University of Virginia. He was vice president of the Lynchburg Sports Club in 1964-65, a former member of the Elks and Rotary Clubs and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board and was Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was a WWII veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Mehaffey’s career started with Scott, Horner and Mason and he went on to work with Francis I Dupont. He was a Partner and Senior Vice President of Anderson & Strudwick and retired from Davenport & Co. of Virginia, Inc. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Seaborn Mehaffey.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Paula Lee Mehaffey of Arlington and Nancy June Mehaffey of Lynchburg; two brothers, Aubrey Morris Mehaffey and his wife, Ann, Lawrence Pinkney Mehaffey and his wife, Bobbie; one brother-in-law, Terry D. (Sonny) Martin and his wife, Janice; one sister-in-law, Vicky M. Brandt and one special nephew, Dr. R. Vincent Crowder Jr. all of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph T. Carson III and the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Centenary United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
Irvin Shelton
Irvin Shelton of 110 Westburg Drive, Lynchburg, died Oct. 31, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital, he was the husband of Bessie Wright Shelton for 47 years.
Mr. Shelton was born March 2, 1928 in Piney River to the late James Estel Shelton and Mrs. Lillian Cash Shelton of Lynchburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WWII and he retired from Wilko Uniform Factory after 37 years. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church serving as an usher for many years.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Theresa Shelton Trent and Richard W. Trent of Lynchburg; a granddaughter, Olivia Shelton Trent; a step granddaughter, Rachel Y. Trent; a step grandson, Spencer A. Trent all of Lynchburg; two brothers, Richard Shelton of Lynchburg and Mack Shelton of Wheelesburg, Ohio; two sisters, Charleen Little of Lynchburg and Nell Lipscomb of Yucaipa, Calif.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Beckie Stinnett.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 in Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Harbin and the Rev. David Heerspink officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the home, 110 Westburg Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2250 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Sophia Sutton Stern
Sophia Sutton Stern, 89, of Lynchburg, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Ann Ballowe Thacker
Anne Ballowe Thacker, 55, of 526 Ferry Road, Danville, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 in Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond. She was the wife of Wade H. Thacker Jr.
Born June 19, 1943 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Willis Elmer Ballowe and Gabe Johnson Ballowe. Mrs. Thacker had lived most of her life in the Danville area. She was a member of the Stokesland United Methodist church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Brenda T. Burnett of Danville; four brothers, Humie Ballowe of South Boston, Ralph Ballowe of Appomattox, Robert Ballowe, Vernon Ballowe both of Lynchburg; four sisters, Carrie Woodson of Richmond, Berksie Adams, Lucille Baldwin both of Roseland, Virginia Largent of Hawaii and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Burnette.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Dorothy Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Danville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7:30-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence, 526 Ferry Road.
Mrs. Mary M. Wesley
On Oct. 30, 1998, God called Mary from this earthly home into his heavenly home. She departed this life Friday at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mary was born March 28, 1936 in Davy, W.Va., the daughter of the late Rev. C.K. and Janie Morris. She was the loving wife of Clarence Wesley for 44 years. She was a member of First Baptist South Lynchburg Church.
Other than her husband, she is survived by four children, Carlyn Megginson, Clarence E. Wesley, Charles E. Wesley, Darnell Wesley of Madison Heights; three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Dollie Wesley of Madison Heights, Doretha Garland of Lynchburg and Marilyn Ackers of Concord, Elder Frank Morris of Lynchburg, James Morris of Cleveland, Ohio, Elijah Morris of Madison Heights, Tyrone Morris of Concord, Hezekiah Morris of Lynchburg; 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a devoted granddaughter, Regina Wesley; one son-in-law, James Megginson; two daughters-in-law, Mable Wesley, Linda Wesley; one brother-in-law, Rev. Raymond Ackers of Concord; six sisters-in-law, Mollie Morris of Lynchburg, Angie Morris of Madison Heights, Arlene Morris of Spout Spring, Helen Tinsley of Orange, Dorothy Crawley of Madison Heights, Ruby Evans of Madison Heights. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Russell Wesley and Fred Garland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Winston R. Jones, eulogist. Interment in Scott Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her daughter, 2689 Galts Mill Road, Madison Heights.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Forrest Noel Amerman
GLADSTONE — The funeral service for Forrest N. Amerman has been rescheduled for noon today, Nov. 1, 1998 at Driskill Funeral Chapel with interment in Amherst Cemetery.
Edith Bell Clark
Edith Bell Clark, 91, of the Odd Fellows Home and formerly of Smithfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998. She was the wife of the late Jamie Thomas Clark.
Born in Surry County, Nov. 19, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Jessie E. and Annie Shield Bell. She was a member of Smithfield Baptist Church and the Smithfield Rebekah Lodge #61.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rebekah Lodge #22 with the Rev. Cecil Hedgepath officiating.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions should consider the Odd Fellows Home of Virginia, 600 Elmwood Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Wilbert Dewey Clements
Wilbert Dewey Clements of 317 Marina Drive, Gretna, departed this life Thursday in the Elder Care of Franklin County.
Born in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Thomas B. Clements and Hallie Clements.
He is survived by seven brothers, Willie E. Clements, Luther A. Clements, Charles H. Clements, Howard W. Clements, Earl B. Clements, Lawrence E. Clements, Roy C. Clements all of Gretna; two sisters, Lona V. Clements and Betty J. Clements both of Gretna; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday from the chapel of Cook & Minnis Funeral Home, Altavista with Bishop Edward M. Crews, eulogist. Interment in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. His remains may be viewed from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The cortege will assemble at 12:15 p.m. Monday at the home of Lona Clements.
Cook & Minnis Funeral Home, Altavista in charge of arrangements.
Melvin Garrett Fizer
Melvin Garrett Fizer, 68, of Bedford, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Hillcrest Cemetery at Colonial Baptist Church, Blue Ridge. Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Amanda Hope Gilley
Amanda Hope Gilley, infant daughter of Marjorie Perkins Gilley and Michael Robert Gilley, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Alexander Clark Gilley; her maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Donna and Ashby May of Forest; her maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Charles and Bonnie Perkins of Bedford; her paternal grandfather, Willard Gilley of Williamsburg and her maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Perkins of Lynchburg.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Jane Amanda Gilley.
A private graveside service will be conducted at Virginia Memorial Park, Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver officiating.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Russell Allen Gray
Russell Allen Gray, 84, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Ruth Garrison Gray of Lynchburg.
Born in Lynchburg, Nov. 13, 1913, he was the son of the late John Bell Gray and Mattie Wade Gray. Mr. Gray was a member of the Tyreeanna United Methodist Church. He retired from Lynchburg Ready-Mix.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Cecil Olsen and Alise Penny and one grandson, Steven Truxell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Reginald Allen Gray and his wife, Nancy of Rustburg and William Roger Gray of Lynchburg; one daughter, Barbara Dean Truxell of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Hazel Witt of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Tyreeanna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Winston and the Rev. Larry Witt officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
William Duke Johnson
William Duke Johnson, 83, of 1818 Langhorne Square, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Sally Anne Hawley Johnson.
He was born March 2, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of the late William Johnson and Mary Duke Johnson. He was a retired minister with the Presbyterian church and was an Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one half brother, Harry Metzger of Philadelphia, Pa.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
William T. McCormick
GLADSTONE — William T. McCormick died Saturday at his residence. He is survived by six children and other relatives. Robinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Paul Wilson Mehaffey
Paul Wilson Mehaffey of 1252 Krise Circle, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of June Martin Mehaffey.
Born Dec. 25, 1922, he was a son of the late Thomas Pinkney and Mary Elizabeth Morris Mehaffey. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and the University of Virginia. He was vice president of the Lynchburg Sports Club in 1964-65, a former member of the Elks an Rotary Clubs and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board and was Chairman of the Finance Committee. He was a WWII veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Mehaffey’s career started with Scott, Horner and Mason and he went on to work with Francis I Dupont, a Partner and Senior Vice President of Anderson & Strudwick and retired from Davenport & Co. of Virginia, Inc. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Seaborn Mehaffey.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Paula Lee Mehaffey of Arlington and Nancy June Mehaffey of Lynchburg; two brothers, Aubrey Morris Mehaffey and Lawrence Pinkney Mehaffey both of Lynchburg, five nieces and four nephews.
A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joseph T. Carson III and the Rev. C. Douglas Pillow officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Centenary United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
Mose Pannell
Mose Pannell, 81, of 6916 Level Run Road, Long Island, died Friday in the Veterans Medical Center, Salem.
Born May 17, 1917 in Pittsylvania County. He was a son of the late Grant Pannell and Mollie Hubbard Pannell. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of B.G.P. Industries in Altavista. Mr. Pannell was a member of the Spottswood Chapel Holiness Church of Gladys where he served on the Board of Deacons.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Pannell of the residence; five sons, Gene Pannell of Hurt, Mose Edward Pannell and Curtis Pannell both of Altavista, Randolph Pannell of Chatham and Sherman Pannell of Long Island; four daughters, Carolyn Booth and Frances Calloway both of Altavista, Fannie Mae Tune of Rockymount and Nancy Pettigrew of Lynchburg; three brothers, Dock Pannell of Hurt, Herman Anderson of Columbus, Ohio and Grant Arthur Pannell of Long Island, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Mae Jones of Norfolk; 24 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Wash, Acie, Jim and Dave Pannell and five sisters, Nancy Pannell, Lorine Holland, Evelyn Gilbert, Maggie Lewis and Nona Simmons.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 from the Spotts Wood Chapel Holiness Church in Gladys by Elder Alon Coleman with burial in the church cemetery
with military honors by VFW Post #4165 and DAV Post #46 of Altavista.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 at Miller Funeral Home and all other times at the residence.
Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Billie Jo Pippin
Billie Jo (Jodi) Pippin, 26, of Roseland, died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 in Piney River.
Born in Charlottesville, Jan. 23, 1972, she was a daughter of Billy John Pippin and Betty Gowen Pippin. She had been employed as a Veterinarian’s Assistant for Dr. Steuart H. Ligon of Lovingston for many years, was a member of PETA, did private pet sitting and was employed at The Junction in Piney River.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Daniel White; two daughters, Presley Grace Pippin and Skylar Noel Pippin; two brothers, John William Pippin of Tyro and Edward Dean (Dino) Pippin of Dallas, Ga.; three sisters, Betty Morris and Bobbie P. Campbell both of Amherst and Kathy Berryman of Roseland; very devoted friend, Massie Huffman of Piney River; in-laws, Clyde Stephenson and Betty and Jim Shelton, five nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Bo (Diddle) Pippin and a sister-in-law, Penny Pippin.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. C. Randall Harlow with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Melvin Alois Pugh
Melvin Alois Pugh, 63, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 at the Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, March 30, 1935, he was the son of the late Jessie James Pugh and Hazel Candler Pugh. Mr. Pugh was a member of the Leawood Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army.
He retired with 35 years of service from Courtland Manufacturing Company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jessie Rucker Pugh, Royal Eugene Pugh and Walter Fred Pugh.
He is survived by four sisters, Doris Pugh Routon of Lynchburg, Phyllis Pugh Thompson of Forest, Lois Byars of Lynchburg and Shirley Pugh Phelps of Lynchburg; two brothers, Reginald Winston Pugh of Madison Heights and Ralph Dennis Pugh of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Leawood Baptist Church with the Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd and the Rev. Samuel Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Stewart Shelton
Lillian Stewart Shelton, 82, of Blacksburg, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 in Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg.
She was born Sept. 3, 1916 in Ky., the daughter of the late James Stewart and Cora Parker Stewart. She retired from the Veterans Administration.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Herbert Preston Shelton; one niece and five nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Amherst Cemetery by the Rev. Glynn Coleman.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
Mrs. Mary M. Wesley
On Oct. 30, 1998, God called Mary from this earthly home into his heavenly home. She departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital at 2:44 p.m.
Mary M. Wesley was born March 28, 1936 in Davy, W.Va., the daughter of the late Rev. C. Morris and Jamie Morris. She was the loving wife of Clarence Wesley for 44 years. She was a member of First Baptist South Lynchburg Church.
Other than her husband, she is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Clarence E. Wesley and Mable Wesley of Madison Heights, Charles E. Wesley and Linda M. Wesley of Lynchburg, Darnell A. Wesley of Amherst; one daughter and one son-in-law, James Megginson and Carolyn Megginson of Madison Heights; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Elder Frank Morris and Molly Morris of Lynchburg, James Morris and Nancy Morris of Cleveland, Ohio, Tyrone Morris of Concord, Hezikiah Morris and Arlene Morris of Lynchburg, Elijah Morris and Angie Morris of Madison Heights; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Dollie Wesley of Madison Heights, Doreatha Garland of Lynchburg, Marilyn Akers of Concord; a devoted aunt, Frances Brown of Altavista, 11 grandchildren and one devoted grandchild, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at 2681 Galts Mill Road, Madison Heights. The funeral announcement will appear later.
Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Winston Dice White
Winston Dice White, 71, formerly of Forest, died Oct. 30, 1998 in Wichita, Kans. He was the son of the late Rose Keith and Gordon Henry White.
He is survived by his wife, June; four children and five grandchildren all of Wichita, Kans., one brother, Robert C. White of Forest; three sisters, Gladys Farmer of Richmond, Octavia Sumpter of Lynchburg and Clarice White of Forest.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon Henry White Jr. and Howard K. White.
All services will be conducted in Wichita, Kans.
Ruth Bowen Wynn
Ruth Bowen Wynn, 67, of Garden City, Ga., passed away Oct. 23, 1998.
Born Dec. 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Ralph and Maude Bowen. She graduated from New London Academy.
She is survived by one son, Greg Wynn and wife, Deborah of Poolen, Ga.; two daughters, Brenda Zeigler of Marco, Fla. and Sandy Wynn of Garden City, Ga.; two brothers, Dennis Bowen of Lynchburg, Edward Bowen of Las Vegas, N.V.; four sisters, Eloise Floyd of Lynchburg, Mae Webber, Marie Milas and Louise Brooks all of Forest and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Masey Chapel, Garden City, Ga.
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