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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Edna Perry Crist
Edna Perry Crist, 90, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at the Carrington. She was the wife of the late Harry Stanford Crist and was a retired nurse with Central Virginia Training Center.
Mrs. Crist was born Oct. 26, 1908 in Edenton, N.C. to the late William Alfred Perry and the late Lavinia Speight Perry.
She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Sara Crist Carey and John A. Carey Jr. of Amherst and a grandson, Vincent Dwayne Carey of Atlanta, Ga.
A private interment service will be held in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
John William Hendricks
John William Hendricks, 68, of 1201 Long Meadows Drive, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Hendricks.
Mr. Hendricks was born in Nelson County, March 20, 1930 to the late James Edward and Polly Elizabeth Lawhorne Hendricks. He was a truck mechanic with Harris Trucking, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 16.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Connie Sue Walker of Baltimore, Md., Hazel McCraw of Rustburg; a stepson, William Newton Mayberry Jr. of Monroe; two brothers, Robert Lewis Hendricks of Hurt, Charles Hendricks of Greenbriar, Ark.; two grandchildren and his former wife, Ella Mae Arthur of Rustburg.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. James Gerhart officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 16, 1300 Greenview Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Thelma Hughes
Mrs. Thelma Hughes departed this life Friday, Nov. 13, 1998 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Josephine Davis Johnson
Josephine Davis Johnson, 76, of Bedford, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at Oakwood Manor Adult Home.
Born Aug. 19, 1922 in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Davis and Mary Stinnette Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Laughlin. She was owner and operator of Johnson’s Grocery for many years and a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, James Wardell Johnson; a daughter, Betty L. Johnson; two grandchildren, Heather J. Berry and James William Johnson both of Bedford; two great-grandchildren, Jorden and Harlee Berry both of Bedford; three brothers, Edward Davis of Forest, William Davis of Bedford and Sammy Davis of Forest and a special niece, Nancy Hensley of Md.
A funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Timber Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 14, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Marshall Eugene Jordan
Marshall Eugene Jordan, 61, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 in Charles County, Md.
He was born in Halifax County, July 5, 1927, son of the late Robert M. Jordan and Florence Armstrong Jordan.
He is survived by two aunts, Onnie J. Martin and Ada H. Jordan both of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews in Fla.
A memorial graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 at Clover Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. James Crocker.
Christie Coffey Patterson
Christie Coffey Patterson, 95, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Patterson was born July 2, 1903 in Louisa County to the late F.M. Coffey and Emma Campbell Coffey. She was a charter member of Memorial Christian Church and a choir soloist. Mrs. Patterson was a graduate of Lynchburg College, an employee of Guggenheimers Department store and was a permanent member of Coffey’s Store.
She is survived by her daughter, Norma P. Wells of Lynchburg; two half sisters, Janice Gaines and Robbie Roseberry both of Memphis, Tenn.; three granddaughters and their husbands, Terry Jean Wells Vasold and her husband, Randy, Lisa Kay Wells Wood and her husband, Larry, Sheila Gayle Wells Bourguignon and her husband, Jim, 10 great-grandchildren, a special nephew and his wife, Kenneth E. and Arlene Roach of Fla. and a special niece, Ida Faye Roach of Lynchburg.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Gene E. Wells.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Memorial Christian Church with the Rev. David L. Curtis 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 Memorial Christian Church New Hymnal Fund.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mildred Riggle Brown
Mildred Riggle Brown, 82, of Roanoke, beloved mother and wife, departed this life Friday, Nov. 13, 1998 following a series of strokes, with family at her side.
Born in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Nettye Riggle. She was a graduate of William Byrd High School and was employed by Puritan Mills and Kenrose Manufacturing. She was an active member of Riverdale Baptist Church for many years. She loved her church and her Lord.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Emmett A. Brown; brother, Garland E. Riggle Jr., Roanoke; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Roger Simpson, Blacksburg, Meriel and Wayne Wiley, Lynchburg; three beloved grandchildren, Stephen C. Wiley and wife, Genna, Richmond, Meredith K. Wiley, Lynchburg and Scott C. Simpson, Blacksburg.
Special thanks to Dr. Gerald Roller for his medical expertise dispensed with care and humor and to the health care professionals who cared for and challenged her at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center, Professional Therapies and Pheasant Ridge Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 at Riverdale Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert W. Lanier. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Riverdale Baptist Church, 1624 Edgerton Avenue S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24014 or Gideons International, 2521 Dorchester Drive, N.W. Roanoke, Va. 24012.
Leezetter Jennings Wade
Leezetter Jennings Wade, 86, of 2740 Waterlick Road, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Claytor Terrell Wade.
She was born April 16, 1912 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Rufus D. Jennings and Dora Herrin Jennings. She was a lifelong member of Lynchburg Wesleyan Church.
She is survived by one son, Dr. Richard T. Wade and his wife, Susan of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Jenny W. Mason of Forest; one sister, Laura J. Moss of Lovingston, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Lynchburg Wesleyan Church by Pastor Richard Vannoy, Pastor Barry Lawson and Pastor Paul Wheeler. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Mrs. Faydene Alexander
Mrs. Faydene Alexander of 103 Smyth Street, Apt. A, Lynchburg, died Wednesday. She was the wife of William T. Alexander.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Alpha Lewis Frances. She was a faithful member of New Vine Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Usher Board and the Senior Choir.
In addition to her loving and devoted husband, she is survived by seven children, Jerry Alexander and his wife, Shirley of Huntsville, Ala., Ms. Lois Alexander of Fayetteville, N.C., Ms. Sharon Alexander, Mrs. Bonita Ellis and Derrick Alexander all of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Karen Ford and William Alexander Jr. both of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. Lorraine Ferguson, Mrs. Sandra Smith and her husband, Leon and Mrs. Costella Lewis all of Lynchburg; three brothers, Paul Lewis and his wife, Shirley, Carlton Lewis and George Lewis all of Lynchburg, 15 grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Karen Ford at 1513 Radcliff Avenue.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from New Vine Baptist Church with the Rev. Mack Johnson officiating with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at 1513 Radcliff Avenue at 1:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Judith Hilmon Burtchett
Judith Hilmon Burtchett, 52, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 at the Central Virginia Training Center, Madison Heights.
Judith was born March 26, 1946 in Richmond and was the daughter of Laverne Andrews Burtchett of Richmond and the late James Hilmon Burtchett.
She is survived by one sister, Joyce B. Fuller of Charlottesville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from Woody Funeral Home’s Parham Road Chapel in Richmond by the Rev. Preston Taylor. Interment will be in the West Hampton Memorial Park, Richmond.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
William Frederick Faulkner
William Frederick Faulkner, 54, of 1154 Hawkins Road, Evington, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Paterson, N.J., Dec. 31, 1943, he was a son of the late William John Faulkner and Emily Marion Paul Faulkner and was the husband of Mary E. Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner was a Marine Corp. veteran and was a retired sergeant with the Lynchburg City Sheriff’s office.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Karen F. Borie of West Milford, N.J. and Diane F. Scozzari of Kennelon, N.J.; a brother, Ronald Faulkner and five nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Memorial Park, Rt. 221, with Sheriff Lawrence W. Simpson Jr. officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Addie Jordan Kendrick
Addie Jordan Kendrick, 89, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 in a local nursing home.
She was born in Bedford County, Feb. 24, 1909, a daughter of the late John Quincy Mayhew and Lula Carter Mayhew. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Edward Kendrick and a son, Winston Kendrick.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie K. and Clyde Thompson, Bedford, Claudine K. and Burton Preston, Huddleston; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Kendrick, Bedford; a sister, Elzie M. Schlosser; a sister-in-law, Jean B. Mayhew; three granddaughters, five grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Greenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Garry Shelton.
Friends may call after noon Saturday and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford and suggest that those wishing to make memorials consider Bethesda United Methodist Church.
Rudolph V. Morse Sr.
Rudolph V. Morse Sr. of 3694 S. Powell Island Road, Arrington, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998. He was the husband of Janet Morse.
Born Nov. 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Fletcher and Lucy Gooden Morse. He was a member of New Mount Baptist Church. He retired from Griffin Pipe Foundry.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Abigail Thompson; four sons, Rudolph, Daryl, Zachary and Percy; two daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and one devoted brother, Percy Morse.
His remains rest at Winfee-Wright Funeral Service, 162 Depot Street, Amherst. His remains will lie in state one hour prior to scheduled service time.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998 at New Mount Baptist Church, Arrington by the Rev. William Webb. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst.
M.L. Winfree directing.
Armand Mustain
GRETNA — William Armand Mustain, 76, of 507 Henry Street, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 at his residence.
Born Jan. 17, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late William Munford Mustain and Jesse Moon Mustain. Mr. Mustain was a retired mail carrier with the US Postal Service, a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post 232 and a member of Anderson Masonic Lodge 258 AF & AM. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, former deacon and Lay Minister.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Hart Mustain of the residence; two sons, Bill Mustain of Jackson, Miss. and Tony Mustain of Richmond; one sister, Evelyn Lee of Lynch Station and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998 at the First Baptist Church of Gretna by the Rev. Glenn Graves and the Rev. W.D. Lilly. Interment with military honors by VFW Post 4165 and DAV Chapter 46 will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 507 Henry Street, Gretna.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Gretna Building Fund, P.O. Box 339 Gretna, Va. 24557 or Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
L.C. Reynolds
L.C. Reynolds, 69, of Rt. 2, Rustburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in his home. He was the husband of Veronica Partash Reynolds.
Born Dec. 21, 1928 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Samson and Fannie Ellington Reynolds. He was a retired employee of Delta Star Inc., formerly H.K. Porter, Inc. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Kenneth B. Reynolds of Rustburg; three daughters, Joanne Ravencraft of N.J., Monica Gregus of Pa. and Deborah Amato of Harrisonburg; three sisters, Francie Cox of Gladys, Sadie Garland and Carrie Gallier both of Lynchburg, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
A private graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Allen Blanks with military honors provided by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
Charles “Doc” Woodall
Charles Dodson “Doc” Woodall, 78, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998. Twice married, he was the husband of the late Jennifer Hicks Woodall and is survived by his wife, Harriett Harvey Woodall.
Born Oct. 10, 1919 in Richmond, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Annie Tuggle Woodall. “Doc” was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended North Bedford Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from the North Bedford Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Charles Stinson.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Lynchburg Humane Society or North Bedford Baptist Church.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Paul E. Anderson
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Paul E. Anderson, 75, resident of Eden Gardens, Kings Mountain, N.C., died Nov. 10, 1998 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Franklindale, Pa., son of the late Leon George and Anna Welch Anderson, husband of the late Grace Lana Anderson, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from Owens-Illinois.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Anderson and wife, Sue, Kings Mountain, N.C., Robert Anderson and wife, Monica, Brockport, N.Y.; three brothers, Stan Anderson, Pat Anderson both of Rochester, N.Y., Donald Anderson, Sodus, N.Y. and three grandchildren, Becky Anderson, Kings Mountain, N.C., Doug Anderson, Brockport, N.Y. and Cara Malone, Rochester, N.Y.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 12, 1998 at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Brockport, N.Y.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. tonight prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 605 West King St., Kings Mountain, N.C.
Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Charles Lindbergh Bryant Sr. “Lindy”
Charles Lindbergh “Lindy” Bryant Sr., 70, of 636 Amelon Road, Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 from his home. He was the husband of Gloria Spencer Bryant.
Born may 26, 1928 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late William C. and Ethel Modlin Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a retired mechanic with Hawkins and Graves Inc. and was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl G. Bryant, Vaughan T. Bryant, William C. Bryant and one sister, Inez V. Bryant.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bryant is survived by one daughter, Wanda B. Burnett and her husband, Tom of Madison Heights; two sons, Jerry W. Bryant and his wife, Linda of Lynchburg and Charles L. Bryant Jr. and his wife, Lucy of Madison Heights; one brother, David L. Bryant of Forest; four sisters, Barbara B. Hicks and Merle B. Stone both of Lynchburg and Bettie B. Richardson and Dorothy B. Moore both of Salisbury, N.C. and six loving grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Crystal, Wendy, Joanna and Kara.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday from Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. J.D. Surbaugh and the Rev. Earl F. Clarkson Jr. Interment 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.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Monelison Rescue Squad.
Earl DeWitt Cheatham
Earl DeWitt Cheatham, 58, of Big Island, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born in Bedford County, Jan. 10, 1940, a son of Henry Joseph Cheatham, Bedford and the late Plummie Henson Cheatham. He was preceded in death by a son, Clinton Wray Cheatham. He was a retired employee of Georgia-Pacific and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Sedalia Baptist Church and a life member of the Big Island Rescue Squad.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Nixon Cheatham; a son, Kenny C. Cheatham and his wife, Tammy, Coleman Falls; a daughter, Twila C. MacLarion and her husband, Freddie, Big Island; a daughter-in-law, Van Cheatham, Satterfield; a brother, Robert Cheatham, Big Island; a sister, Sarah C. Davis, Bedford; three step sisters, Dois Vess, Naola, June Spence, Big Island and Margaret Williams, Buena Vista; three grandchildren, Kevin Clinton Cheatham, Kayla Rebecca Cheatham and Henri Wray MacLarion.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at Sedalia Baptist Church with the Rev. J. Michael Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Cheatham Family Cemetery in Naola.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Big Island Rescue Squad.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
William Arthur Johnson Sr.
BROOKNEAL — William Arthur Johnson Sr., 75, of 302 Virginia Avenue, died Monday evening, Nov. 9, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Mattie Jo Trent Johnson.
He was born in Campbell County, Dec. 19, 1922, son of the late Raymond Johnson and Carrie Mason Johnson. He was a member of Falling River Baptist Church and a retired employee of Triangle Ford.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Billy Johnson of Lynchburg, Wayne Johnson and his wife, Laura of Irwin, Pa.; one grandson, Derek Johnson of Irwin, Pa.; one brother, Oscar Johnson of Brookneal; two sisters, Mildred Booker of Brookneal and Florence Guthrie of Brookneal.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998 at Falling River Baptist Church by the Rev. William D. Mills and the Rev. George Kridell with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence other times.
Mrs. Frances Louise Martin
Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Louise Martin will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Chapel Church Cemetery with the Rev. Benjamin Harris, eulogist.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at 291 Sunset Drive, Madison Heights.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Vernon Henry Barker
Vernon Henry Barker, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at Avante at Lynchburg. He was the husband of the late Mable Overstreet Barker.
Mr. Barker was born Oct. 22, 1911 in Washington County to the late George W. and Lethia Roberts Barker. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and a retired carpenter with J.B. Forehand Co.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Ramsey; a granddaughter, Desiree Brooks; a grandson, Chris S. Ramsey all of Lynchburg and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Maurice McCarthy officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Menden Massie Campbell
Menden Massie Campbell, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cam E. Campbell and resided at Runk & Pratt Residential Home for the past three years.
Mrs. Campbell was born Feb. 28, 1910 in Woodson, to the late A.C. (Clint) Massie and Mary Campbell Massie. She was a loyal member of Bethlehem Methodist Church for 53 years.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by three sons, Harold E. Campbell of Bedford, Thomas C. Campbell of Concord and Donald S. Campbell of Rustburg; three grandchildren, Katherine (Kathy) Campbell of Bedford, Deborah C. Gallion of Salem and Thomas E. Campbell of Lynchburg; two sisters, Velma M. Andrews of Selbyville, Del. and Isiphine M. Pritner of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Ryland Massie of Severn, Md. and Raymond Massie of Concord and numerous devoted nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jack Barrett and the Rev. Dr. Norman Heading officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 10, 1998 at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Donald Campbell, 583 Dunivan Drive (off Candlers Mtn. Road), Rustburg.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Concord, Va. 24538.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Alma Spiggle Harris
GLADSTONE — Alma Spiggle Harris, 93, of Rt. 2, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lewis Mosely Harris.
Born in Nelson County, April 8, 1905, she was a daughter of the late John William Spiggle and Harriet Lena Thornhill Spiggle. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Chapel Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and the WMU.
She is survived by a daughter, Alice H. Kelsey and her husband, George of Farmville; two sons, Crawford W. (Doc) Harris and his wife, Dorothy and Douglas Ray Harris Sr. and his wife, Kathy all of Gladstone; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Grace W. Spiggle of Lynchburg and Estelle Spiggle of Richmond.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lewis H. (Mike) Harris; a grandson, Douglas R. Harris Jr. and 12 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 at Liberty Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. James N. Williams and the Rev. Thomas A. Dill with burial following in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the home of Doc and Dorothy Harris, Rt. 60.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Liberty Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund.
Christine Phelps Harvey
SPOUT SPRING — Christine Phelps Harvey, 85, of Rt. 2, died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in Medical Care Center. She was the wife of the late David R. Harvey.
Born in Appomattox County, Jan. 23, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Thomas R. and Clara Lee Phelps. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Comfort United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Jerry R. Harvey Sr. of Spout Spring; a daughter-in-law, Virginia Carson Harvey; a sister, Rachel Mitchell of Appomattox; three grandchildren, Jerry R. Harvey Jr., Shawn Lee Ramsey and Shana Lynn Canada all of Appomattox and two great-granddaughters, Kelsey Jo Moore and Emily Canada.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 at Mount Comfort United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. George Kreidel.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Mount Comfort United Methodist Church or the Appomattox County Rescue Squad.
Robinson Funeral Home is serving Mrs. Harvey’s family.
Mrs. Erma Duff Hudson
MADISON HEIGHTS — Erma Duff Hudson, 88, died Nov. 7, 1998 at The Carrington of Lynchburg. She was the widow of the late Thomas Clayton Hudson.
Born Oct. 11, 1910 in Greene County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard J. and Emma Duff. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Lorine H. Bacher of Cincinnati, Ohio; one grandson, five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Hudson was retired from Central Virginia Training Center, a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lydia H. Gallier and her husband, Oscar F. Gallier Jr. of Amherst; one son, Thomas C. Hudson Jr. of Madison Heights; son-in-law, Donald L. Bacher of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Bradie B. Gibson of Madison Heights, Mrs. Vola F. Wright of Monroe; one brother, Arthur L. Duff of Monroe, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in Driskill Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jerry Falwell officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg.
Family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Driskill Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Frances Louise Martin
Mrs. Frances Louise Martin, 75, of Avante` Nursing Home, departed this life Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Nov. 9, 1923 in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Martin and Louise W. Martin Jackson.
One aunt, Hannah W. Colmore survives her. A devoted cousin, JoAnn Warrick and a host of other cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends at the home of her cousin, 291 Sunset Drive, Madison Heights.
Funeral arrangements will appear later.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Lucy Elizabeth Thacker Saunders
Lucy Elizabeth Thacker Saunders, 86, of Warren Avenue, Lynchburg and formerly of Piney River, died Sunday afternoon in a Lynchburg nursing home.
Born Nov. 21, 1911 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Thomas Thacker and Nettie Campbell Thacker. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was a graduate of Phillips Business College in Lynchburg, a retired Sales Clerk with the Band Box at Pittman Plaza in Lynchburg, a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church and a former member of the Rose Union Baptist Church in Piney River.
She is survived by her loving and devoted children, Linda S. Dodd of Nellysford; sons, George Edward Saunders Jr. of Forest and Melvin Thaxton Saunders of Newman, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Lowell Sanzone of Lynchburg and a brother, Abraham Thacker of Elon; five grandchildren, Mary S. Sandlin of Richmond, John V. Saunders of Los Angeles, Calif., Christopher B. Saunders of Charlottesville, Karen Elizabeth Saunders of Denver, Colo., Christy Dodd Sobczak of Burlington, Vermont; two great-grandchildren, Josh Sandlin and Madison Sandlin both of Richmond and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piney River Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Campbell and the Rev. John Campbell officiating with interment in the Saunders Family Cemetery in Piney River.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and all other times at the home of Linda and Malcolm Dodd of Nellysford.
The family suggest that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Rose Union Baptist Church, Piney River, Va. 22964.
Thomas W. Wood
Thomas W. Wood, 72, of 2275 Hawkins Mill Road, died Sunday at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Julia Moorefield Wood.
Mr. Wood was born Sept. 23, 1926 in Albemarle County to the late Wilson P. Wood and the late Bettie Maupin Wood. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the medical corp. during the Korean War and retired after 20 years of service. He also was a retired first aid technician with the Archer Creek Foundry. He was currently employed with Arrow Delivery Service and was a member of American Legion Post 16.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Thomas D. Wood of Forest; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Wood-Cassell and Thomas Cassell of Lynchburg; a sister, Virginia Sandridge of Crozet and a granddaughter, Lauren Nicole Wood of Lynchburg.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Jim Dellert officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boonsboro Rescue Squad.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
William Henry Baldock III
William Henry Baldock III, 81, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of the late W.H. Baldock II and Paulina Jones Baldock.
Born June 11, 1917 in Lynchburg, Mr. Baldcock was an Accountant with Dupont for 42 years, a graduate of Washington & Lee University, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member and Deacon at Inglewood Baptist Church.
He is survived by three first cousins, Benjamin Booker Jones of Richmond, Elizabeth Jones Pierce of Lynchburg and Louise Jones Turner of Lynchburg and numerous close friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Inglewood Baptist Church by Pastor Jim Stevens. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Those who wish may consider memorials to Inglewood Baptist Church.
Harry Eugene Bradley Sr.
Harry Eugene Bradley Sr., 78, of Brown Road, Oakdale, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998. He was a wounded US Army veteran of WWII, member of American Orchid Society, member of Beulah Baptist Church in Lynchburg.
He is survived by wife, Amy (Betty) Bradley of Oakdale; son and daughter-in-law, Harry E. and Linda Bradley Jr. of Fairfax Station; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dave Franklin of Cornelius, N.C.; great-grandson, Trey Franklin; grandchildren, Chad Fields Bradley, Tyson Keoka Bradley, Nena Hook, Allen Franklin, Brian Franklin, Troy Franklin, three other great-grandchildren, and one sister, Ruby Campoli of N.J.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, Nov. 9, 1998 at Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman, Tenn.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakdale with full military honors by the Roane Co. Military Memorial Honor Guard.
Menden Massie Campbell
Menden Massie Campbell, 88, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cam E. Campbell and resided at Runk & Pratt Residential Home for the past three years.
Mrs. Campbell was born Feb. 28, 1910 in Woodson, to the late A.C. (Clint) Massie and Mary Campbell Massie. She was a loyal member of Bethlehem Methodist Church for 53 years.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by three sons, Harold E. Campbell of Bedford, Thomas C. Campbell of Concord and Donald S. Campbell of Rustburg; three grandchildren, Katherine (Kathy) Campbell of Bedford, Deborah C. Gallion of Salem and Thomas E. Campbell of Lynchburg; two sisters, Velma M. Andrews of Selbyville, Del. and Isiphine M. Pritner of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Ryland Massie of Severn, Md. and Raymond Massie of Concord and numerous devoted nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home with interment to follow in Concord Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Donald Campbell, 583 Dunivan Drive (off Candlers Mtn. Road), Rustburg.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Concord, Va. 24538.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Roy Louis Gallagher
Roy Louis Gallagher of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Roy B. and Iva Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher was retired from Mead Corp. and a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie W. Gallagher; one daughter, Sandra; three sisters, Thelma Loving, Dilsie Sale, Chester Sharp and special friends, George and Peggy Robertson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. James M. Tongue officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Vivian Loraine Arthur Hudson
Vivian Loraine Arthur Hudson, 80, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Her husband was the late Ernest Lee Hudson.
Born Jan. 11, 1918 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Eva Hensley Arthur. She was retired from Wills Camp Clothing Store and was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by one daughter, Margaret Hudson (Peggy) Franklin and her husband, Tom of Rustburg; four grandchildren and their spouses, Joni and Gary Westcott, Steven and Irene Franklin, Susan and Steven Viar and Lori and Maynard Pleasants, ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Arthur and D.M. Arthur and one sister, Thelma Hudson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Those who wish may consider memorials to the American Heart Association.
Hugh Taylor Johnson Sr.
Hugh Taylor Johnson Sr., 87, of 152 Highwayview Road, Hurt, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 in his home. He was the husband of Marie Hartless Johnson.
Born Aug. 31, 1911 in Charlotte County, he was a son of the late Olice Lee and Mattie May Trent Johnson. He was a member of Motley United Methodist Church and the former owner and operator of South End Market.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, H.T. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Brenda of Cary, N.C. and Donney Johnson and his wife, Jane of Hurt; one granddaughter, Sabrina Hoadley and her husband, Alan of Raleigh, N.C. and three grandsons, Ryan Johnson of Cary, N.C., Adam Johnson and Brandon Johnson both of Hurt.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Patricia Meadows.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the American Cancer Society, Central Virginia District Office, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
William Henry Baldock III
William Henry Baldock III, 81, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the son of the late W.H. Baldock II and Paulina Jones Baldock.
Born June 11, 1917 in Lynchburg, Mr. Baldcock was an Accountant with Dupont for 42 years, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a member and Deacon at Inglewood Baptist Church.
He is survived by three first cousins, Benjamin Booker Jones of Richmond, Elizabeth Jones Pierce of Lynchburg and Louise Jones Turner of Lynchburg and numerous close friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Inglewood Baptist Church by Pastor Jim Stevens. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Those who wish may consider memorials to Inglewood Baptist Church.
William Melvin Brown
William Melvin Brown of 120 Jubilee Drive, Lynchburg, departed this life Nov. 6, 1998 at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Burkeville. He was the son of the late Joe Bright and Mary Brown. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Cooper Brown of the residence.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Wilkins; one son, Wille Harvey both of Lynchburg; one son-in-law, Lamont Wilkins of Chatham; three grandchildren, La’Tasha Wilkins, La’Joya Parrish and Ty’rik Barbour all of Lynchburg. He also leaves to mourn his passing a devoted sister-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Scott and a devoted brother-in-law, James Cooper and two other sisters-in-law and two other brothers-in-law, a host of family and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Gladys Maye McKinney
GRETNA — Gladys Maye McKinney, 83, of Gretna, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at Gretna Health Care Center.
Born June 6, 1915 in Mitchell County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Moses McKinney and Laura Lewis McKinney. She was married to the late Clarence Lewis McKinney. Mrs. McKinney was predeceased by a son, Ronald McKinney; five brothers, Walter McKinney, Claude McKinney, James McKinney, Roy McKinney, Lee McKinney and two sisters, Alice Moore and Pearl Burleson. Mrs. McKinney was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna and a retired teacher with the Pittsylvania County School System.
She is survived by a daughter, Anna Laura Simpson of Gretna; three sons, Dickie McKinney of Arlington, Donald McKinney of Waldorf, Md. and Douglas McKinney of Kalamazoo, Mich., 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at the Colbert-Moran Chapel by the Rev. W.D. Lilly and the Rev. David Christy. Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 8, 1998 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter, 111 Oak Lawn Terrace in Hollyberry Acres, Gretna.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas H. Buchanan
Thomas H. Buchanan of 107 Sunnybank 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. today 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, was taken to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. A son of Preston L. Burns Sr. and Dianne Layne Burns of Bedford, he was born in Lynchburg, Nov. 2, 1967. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a concrete finishing contractor. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Susan Amos Burns; three children, Preston Lloyd Burns III, Travis Vincent Burns and Jessica Lynn Burns; three brothers, Jonathan David Burns, Michael Anthony Burns and Jason Alan Burns; a nephew, Jonathan Tyler Burns all of Bedford; his maternal grandmother, Estelle F. Layne of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray T. Lyons and the Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Land Cemetery.
Memorial contributions for his children’s education may be sent to Susan A. Burns, 1024 Woodhaven Dr., Bedford, Va. 24523.
The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and other times at the home of his parents, 1024 Woodhaven Dr.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
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. today, 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.
Vivian Loraine Arthur Hudson
Vivian Loraine Arthur Hudson, 80, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Her husband was the late Ernest Lee Hudson.
Born Jan. 1, 1918 in Beckley, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Eva Hensley Arthur. She was retired from Wills Camp Clothing Store and was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by one daughter, Margaret Hudson (Peggy) Hudson and her husband, Tom of Rustburg; four grandchildren and their spouses, Joni and Gary Westcott, Steven and Irene Franklin, Susan and Steven Viar and Lori and Maynard Pleasants, ten great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Arthur and D.M. Arthur and one sister, Thelma Hudson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Those who wish may consider memorials to the American Heart Association.
George Lee Jones Jr.
George Lee Jones Jr., 71, of Evington, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Rose Moore Jones.
Mr. Jones was born Jan. 28, 1927 in Lynchburg to the late George Lee Jones Sr. and the late Emma Sue Sheppard Jones. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and a long time employee of Harry Haga Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Ellen Tinnin, Lee Jones McNavish and George L. Jones III; five stepchildren, Melvin Yancey, Maxine Coleman, Lisa McNeil, Christopher Yancey and Jay Yancey; a brother, John S. Jones; two sisters, Margaret Thaxton and Eva Moon, 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many dear friends all who live in the local area.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in the Fort Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with James D. Franklin officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Archie A. Kidd
Archie A. Kidd (Alex), 71, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at his home in Roseland.
Born in Nelson County, Feb. 12, 1927, he was a son of the late Robert Thomas Kidd and Indiana Virginia Johnson Kidd. Mr. Kidd was a former VDOT employee, a retired merchant and farmer and was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lillian Fitzgerald Kidd (Sis); a son, Dennis A. Kidd of Waynesboro; two daughters, Marie Kidd Dugan and husband, Raymond (Skip) of Arrington and Deborah Kidd Thomas of Tyro; a sister, Clara K. Fitzgerald of Crozet; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Calvin L. (Buddy) Kidd and a grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Rev. John W. Robertson with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dennis A. Kidd, C. Wayne (Spunky) Kidd, James N. Kidd, Leslie R. (Pug) Fitzgerald Jr., Keith A. Thomas, Timmy D. Kidd and Roger W. Kidd.
In keeping with the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or family night at the funeral home. Visitors are welcome at the residence at any time.
Mrs. Mary Trent Lipscomb
Mrs. Mary Trent Lipscomb, 92, of South Boston, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at the Woodview.
She was born in Charlotte County, Dec. 5, 1905, the daughter of Mr. William Thomas Trent and Mrs. Mary Roberts Jackson Trent and was married to Harry Lipscomb. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of South Boston.
Mrs. Mary Trent Lipscomb is survived by five daughters, Esther Jessel of Manassas, Raye Hattan of Salem, Connie DeWitte of Southport, N.C., Joyce Manfield of Lynchburg, Janice Dixon of Vernon Hall; two sons, Euell Lipscomb of Phenix, Cecil Lipscomb of Sutherland; one sister, Bertha Wilkins of Victoria; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Trent Lipscomb will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at Roanoke Presbyterian Church near Brookneal with the Rev. John Kidd 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 of her daughter, Janice Dixon at Vernon Hill.
Bessie R. Stine
Bessie R. Stine, 71, of Amherst, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 at University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born in Amherst, Nov. 10, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lias Ritenour and Nannie Lewis Turner Ritenour. Mrs. Stine had been employed by the Northampton County Public Schools and American Cyanamid of Piney River. She was a member of Amherst Chapter #115, Order of the Eastern Star and St. Stephens Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Clarence L. Stine; a son, Donald W. Stine and wife, Sherry of Natural Bridge Station; two daughters, Shirley K. Hunt and husband, Roy E. Jr. of Amherst and Martha Jo Campbell and husband, Paul E. of Colonial Heights; one sister, Ruby R. North of Amherst and nine grandchildren, Melanie, Megan and Seth Stine, Beth, Joseph and Thomas Granham Hunt and Scott, Brian and Diana Campbell.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 at St. Stephens Baptist Church by the Rev. William L. Jones and the Rev. Marvin Kirby with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the church, where the body will lie in state from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, P.O. Box 4005, Charlottesville, Va. 22903.
Funeral arrangements by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home, Roseland.
Velma Hart Wade
Velma Hart Wade, 83, formerly of Lynchburg, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 in Heritage Hall. She was the wife of the late William Robert Wade.
Born June 16, 1915 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Bessie Caudill Hart. Mrs. Wade was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church of Concord.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Geraldine Hughes Hancock of Statesville, N.C.; a grandson, Gerald Wayne Hancock of Danville; two great-grandchildren, Erin Hancock and Emily Hancock both of Danville; three sisters, Bertha Lane of Gladys, Ruth Wills and Lola Steppe both of Lynchburg; two brothers, Lewey Hart of Lovingston and Bobby Hart of Roanoke and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Mason officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to a local rescue squad.
Irene Almond Watson
APPOMATTOX — Irene Almond Watson, 85, of 302 Court Street, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John William (Willie) Watson.
Born in Appomattox County, May 27, 1913, she was a daughter of Walter Almond and Vergie Mann Almond. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a member of Hew Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, George R. Watson and Peggy O. Watson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty W. Justis and Lawrence and Jean M. Cumbie and Peyton all of Appomattox; eight grandchildren, John Watson, Robert Watson, Jason Justis, William Watson, April Campbell, Glenn Cumbie, Pat Page and Tammy Cumbie; 13 great-grandchildren, John Paul Watson, Jeremy Watson, Dawnielle Hreason, Breea Watson, Travis Cumbie, Brian Cumbie, Timothy Watson, Brittnay Justis, Kiersten Watson, Tristan Campbell, Bill Watson III, Anakin Watson and Zachary Watson; six great-great-grandchildren, Corey Hreason, Robert Lee Friedloff, Autumn Cumbie, Destiny Cumbie, Halee Cumbie and Shelby Watson.
She was preceded in death by a son, William A. Watson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Jim Bunce with burial follow at Old Herman Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at her residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider New Hope Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Ruth Bower Wynn
Ruth Bower Wynn, 67, of Garden City, Ga., passed away Oct. 23, 1998.
Born Dec. 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Ralph and Maude Bower. She graduated from New London Academy.
She is survived by one son, Greg Wynn and wife, Deborah of Pooler, Ga.; two daughters, Brenda Zeigler of Marco, Fla. and Sandy Wynn of Garden City, Ga.; two brothers, Dennis Bower of Lynchburg, Edward Bower of Las Vegas, N.V.; four sisters, Eloise Floyd of Lynchburg, Mae Webber, Marie Miear and Louise Brooks all of Forest and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Masey Chapel, Garden City, Ga.
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