Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
JOHNSON, Constance Diane
Constance Diane Johnson, 57, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 11, 2004. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
JONAS, Lilburn L.
Lilburn L. Jonas, 91, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 10, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 977-3909.
LEE, Luvenia Francis
Luvenia Frances Lee, 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 11, 2004. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
SCOTT, Samuel Edward, Sr.
Samuel Edward Scott, Sr., 79, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, June 11, 2004. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
SUMNER, Glenn T.
Glenn T. Sumner, 70, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
ATKINSON, Mayonia Wood Fink
Mayonia Wood Find Atkinson, 74, of Hardy, went to rest with her husband, William P. Fink; father, Garland M. Wood; mother, Irene B. Wood; brothers, Clayden Wood and Wilburn Wood; and stepson, Richard Atkinson, on Thursday, June 10, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Clyde R. Atkinson, Sr. of Hardy; sons, William T. Fink of Roanoke and Michael L. Fink of Callaway; stepson, Clyde R. Atkinson, Jr. of Roanoke; daughters, Gwendolyn H. Routon and husband, Henry E., of Callaway, and Linda F. Perdue and husband, Ricky G., of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Bulah Lorrine Shell of Roanoke, Stella M. Davis of Roanoke, Nancy J. Duncan of Roanoke, and Judy L. Wood of Hardy; sisters-in-law, Pete Wood of Bedford and Wilma Wood of Roanoke; brothers, Aubruy J. Wood of Bedford, James L. Wood of Roanoke, and Garland M. "Butch" Wood, Jr. of Hardy; brother-in-law, Donald Duncan of Roanoke; extended family, Patricia Hartless and Cherrie Rogers; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Hooper officiating. Interment
will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may join the family at the Church of God of Prophecy, Roanoke Avenue, SW, for a celebration of her life following the services Monday afternoon. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
PETERS, Hazel Margaret McAllister
Hazel Margaret McAllister Peters, 75, of Bedford, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004. A celebration of Hazel's life will be conducted at 3 p.m., today, in the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Visitation one hour prior to the service.
THURMAN, Joan Armstrong
Joan Armstrong Thurman, 78, of Rocky Mount, died on Friday June 11, 2004 at her home. Born in Birmingham, England, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Giles Monroe Thurman and by her parents, Walter L. and Mary E. Armstrong. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Kathy Thurman of Douglasville, Ga.; her daughter and son-in-law, Carole T. and Jimmy B. Hodges of Redwood; her grandchildren, George Thomas Chapman II, Joshua and Garrett Thurman, Jackie and Brian Tarantino; her great-grandchild, Brandon Tarantino; step great-grandchildren, Brittany and Ethan Moore; her brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Peggy Armstrong of Pedmore, Stourbridge, England; sisters-in-law, Nannie Campbell, Naomi Campbell, and Margaret Thurman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, from Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Becky Cloud officiating. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. If desired, memorials may be made to the Redwood United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m., Sunday with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, S. Main St., Rocky Mount.
ARMBRISTER, Paul Fisher, Sr.
Paul Fisher Armbrister, Sr., 87, of Dublin, Va., passed away Friday, June 11, 2004. Arrangements pending and will be announced by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
RODGERS, Ronald Gene
Ronald Gene Rodgers, 76, of Christiansburg died Monday, June 7, 2004. Arrangements are pending with Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.
ABSHIRE, Jean Shay
Jean was born in Roanoke, Va. on August 14, 1924. She went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2004. Funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004 from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
AKERS, Deborah Charlene
Mrs. Deborah Charlene Akers, 51, of Roanoke, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Montgomery; and a brother, Clifford Montgomery. Survivors include her husband, Charles Akers of Roanoke; sons, Thomas and Clifford Newby; two daughters, Deborah (Rasheem) Shockley and Maria (Mark Kimbrough; three stepsons, Robert, Charles and Frankie Akers; one stepdaughter, April Akers, all of Pulaski; one brother, Alvin Montgomery of Roanoke; nine grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Thursday, 12 noon at First Baptist Church, Pulaski, interment will follow in Pinehurst cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity, Wednesday, 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.
BAILEY, Phyllis Crowder
Phyllis Crowder Bailey, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. She was the widow of Phyllip Warren Bailey. She was a member of the League of Women's Voters. Surviving are her children, Carolyn, Gwen and husband Al, Warren and wife Patti, Kevin, Keith and wife Pat, Chuck and Rebecca; nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; also are many special friends. Memorial funeral services will be at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 11 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory.
BROWN, Emma Gladys Sisson
Emma Gladys Sisson Brown, 93, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004. She was a former member of Lakeside Baptist Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert L. Brown; daughter, Sonya Lee Brown; her parents, James L. and Lula Lawrence Sisson; and a brother, Cleatus Sisson. She was a very loving and giving mother. She cared for everyone less fortunate, including her sons, from the Virginia Baptist Home, Phillip Ray Honig, Salem, Herbie Lee Honig, Salem, Billy Barrett, Roanoke, Roy Lowe, Covington and Larry Laprad; daughter-in-law, Carol S. Honig; sisters, Alley McCray, Roanoke, Nina Bowers, Floyd; grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley and Phillip Honig, Jr.; nieces, Francis, Joyce and Sybil; nephew, Rocky. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. Bryan Gillis officiating. Interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to express special thanks to Kelly Home Care Services and caregiver, Linda Walker. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
BRUBAKER, Dorris Soyars
Dorris Soyars Brubaker, 87, of Salem, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 13, 2004. She was a retired secretary at Huff Lane School. Mrs. Brubaker was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a former long time member of Oakland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Arthur Brubaker. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. The greatest legacy she left her children and her grandchildren was her relationship with God. She was faithful until the end to read her bible every night. She always read out loud because as dementia progressed, she said she could better remember what she read. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and Rick Elmore of Salem, son and daughter-inlaw, Michael and Dee Brubaker of Roanoke; grandchildren and spouses, Jeff and Michelle Elmore, Whitney Elmore, Justin and Nancy Brubaker and Seth Brubaker, one great-grandson, Taylor Elmore. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel 1 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Rick Elmore and the Rev. Ronald D. Turner officiating. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel 362-1237.
CAWLEY, Jasper Lewis
Jasper Lewis Cawley, 99, of Vinton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2004. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004.
COOKE, Mary McCauley
Mary McCauley Cooke, 93, of Aydlett, N.C., and formerly of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Mary was the daughter of James P. and Mary Byrne McCauley and was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis M. Cooke, Sr.; their daughter, Kathleen Ellen Cooke and her brothers, James and Joseph McCauley. Mary lived a full and happy life. She had a special gift for making everyone feel loved and appreciated. She will be sorely missed by her immediate family, her many cousins, nieces and nephews, her church community and especially her friends in Palm Bay, Fla. where she resided for 28 years, before making her home with her daughter in Aydlett in 2000. Mary is survived by her sister, Sister Elaine McCauley, a Daughter of Charity of Emmitsburg, Md.; her son, Lewis Melvin Cooke, Jr. and dear friend, Carol of Fairview Park, Ohio; her daughters, Mary C. Bunch of Aydlett, N.C., Carol C. Locke and husband, Thomas of Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held in St. Andrew's Diocesan cemetery, Friday, December 17, 2004, 10 a.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be directed to St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 154 Maple Rd., Maple, N.C. 27956. The family will receive friends Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, Peters Creek Rd.
GRAVES, Flordy G.
Flordy G. Graves, 89, of Roanoke, died Sunday, December 12, 2004. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment
will follow in the Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Roanoke Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Roanoke Funeral Home.
GUERRANT, Sara Davis
Sara Davis Guerrant, 87, of Roanoke, died Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Richfield after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was much loved by her family, friends and by her piano students. Sara was the daughter of Dr. Littleton Davis and Louise Camp Davis. She received private piano lessons for many years. At a young age, she won a 10 dollar gold piece as first prize in a statewide contest in piano. She received advanced training in piano performance and teaching techniques from Hollins University, Roanoke College and Julliard School of Music in New York. Sara also enjoyed playing bridge. Her bridge club mostly consisted of junior high school girl friends from the 1930's. She served as post chapel organist at Fort Story, Virginia during World War II. Sara was an Elder at Salem Presbyterian Church and co-advisor to the Church Youth Group for Recreational Activities. Sara survived her one marriage for 63 years, 11 months and 2 weeks. Surviving are her husband, Richard F. Guerrant, Architect; three children, Dr. Richard L. Guerrant and wife, Nancy of Charlottesville, Thomas K. Guerrant of Roanoke and Anne Guerrant Munstedt and husband, Peter of Needham, Mass.; six grandchildren, Jeff Guerrant of West Point, Va., Amy Guerrant Perkins of Roanoke, David Guerrant of Wilmington, N.C., Kurt, Karl and Emily Munstedt of Needham, Mass.; five great-grandchildren, Julia, Jeffrey and Benjamin Guerrant, Davis and Lily Perkins. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Evergreen Burial Park conducted by the Reverend Dean Lindsey. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Salem Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. The family suggests memorials be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, N. Market Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100.
HAJACOS, Peggy Nichols
Peggy Nichols Hajacos, 71, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George M. and Mary A. Nichols. Surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Kebbie and Robert Saunders of Rocky Mount, Betty and Melvin Bradley of Roanoke; brother, George A. Nichols, Rocky Mount; a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and special friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment
will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Services, S. Main Street, Rocky Mount.
JOHNSON, Edward
Edward "Randy" Johnson, 25, of Vinton, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2004. Randy was a recovering addict who came to know Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. As a result, he became actively involved in service to the Lord at Parkway Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jimmie and is survived by his wife, Alisha; a precious daughter Samantha; his mom, Pat; and brother, Joe. Randy also loved and is survived by his two nieces, Krissie and Michelle Howell; one nephew, Stevie Howell; as well as his godmother, Bonnie Lewis; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Cory, Rachel and Sam Fertitta. He loved the Lord and his family, both immediate and extended, and he will be missed. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Parkway Wesleyan Church with the Rev. John W. Ott and the Rev. Dr. J. Michael Palmer officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Because of his service at Parkway, we would ask that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to The Carpenter's Foundation Food Bank, P.O. Box 322, Vinton, VA 24179. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 982-2221.
SKINNELL, Harry C. Jr.
Harry C. Skinnell, Jr., 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2004. Graveside service, 2 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2004, in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
WILLIAMSON, Charles W., Jr.
Charles W. Williamson, Jr., 86, of Vinton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2004 at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem. He was a long time resident of Vinton and a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church in Roanoke. He was a WWII Army veteran with 4 years service as a radio operator, serving in Ireland, North Africa, and Italy. After returning home from the war, he was employed by Jefferson Electric Company in Roanoke for 37 ½ years until his retirement in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Crotty Williamson; sons and daughters-in-law, Bev and Linda Williamson, Ralph and Sandy Williamson; a daughter Myra Williamson; two special granddaughters, Tessa Urgo and husband, Ryan, Katie Williamson; and a great-grandson who is his namesake, Charles (Charlie) Urgo. He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth W. Savage, but is also survived by brothers and sister-in-laws, Frank and Hilda Williamson, Seaford, Delaware, Robert (Bobby) and Mary Ann Williamson, Edinburg, Virginia; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Jean and Harry Boley, Vinton, Virginia; and extended family members Brenda and Billy Hager, and Clyde and Judy Blackwell. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Drs. Bobba and Schulman for their tireless efforts, and to his nurse Fran, who was so kind, gentle, and compassionate. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be considered for the Vinton Fire Department or Vinton First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
CARNER, Maxine Bradley
Maxine Bradley Carner, 75, of Goodview, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 13, 2004. She was retired from Singer Furniture and the daughter of the late Leonard Stonewall Carner and Bertha May Bradley Carner. She was preceded in death by a dear friend of many years, Howard Acie Dickerson; two brothers, James Carner and Bernice Carner. Survivors include a brother, Russell Carner of Roanoke; and one sister, Margaret C. Lawhorn of Roanoke; two nieces and three nephews; several great-nieces and nephews, including Kevin Wheeler and wife, Christy; also several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. A service celebrating Maxine's life will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Joey Phillips officiating. Burial to follow in Goodview Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would like to give special thanks to Maxine's caregivers, Cindy, Cathy, Joan, and Brenda. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
CASSELL, Thalia Law
Thalia Law Cassell, 89, of Rocky Mount, died Monday morning, December 13 2004. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2004.
EARLY, Elaine Petitt
Elaine Petitt Early, 68, of Goodview, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 14, 2004. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church and a graduate of Jefferson Senior High School, class of 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell S. and Lucille Caldwell Petitt; and a son, John H. Early. Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Early; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bobby Tucker of Goodview; a son, Russell E. Early of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Robert Tucker, III, Janet Borchardt and husband, Bart, all of Charlotte, N.C., Brandy Tucker of Goodview, Stephanie and Benjamin Early of Pensacola, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Tucker and Karmen Borchardt of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 1 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2004 with the Rev. David Walton and the Rev. Donnie Glass officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
PETERS, Mary Bell Hall
Mary Bell Hall Peters, 52, of Ferrum, died Friday, December 10, 2004. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Wednesday in Maple Grove cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Services, Rocky Mount.
