Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Anna F. Dunnivan
Anna Frances Dunnivan, 73, of Madison, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003, at a Culpeper hospital.
She was born September 20, 1929, daughter of the late Festus and Nora Seal Fincham.
She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Dunnivan of Madison, three sons, Gordon E. Seal, Dale H. Seal, and Harvey C. Seal, and one grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Ryan Funeral Chapel in Quinque, with interment in the Etlan cemetery. Pastor Wendell Lamb will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at the Ryan Funeral Home in Quinque.
Henry S. Holland III
Henry S. Holland III, 89, of Charlottesville, died July 31, 2003, at his residence.
He was born on February 27, 1914, in Richmond.
After marrying the late Frances Coleman Holland, he moved to Charlottesville in 1987.
Mr. Holland was a graduate of John Marshall High School. He was formerly a bookkeeper at Smith-Courtney, field auditor for the Commonwealth of Virginia, vice president and then president of the Cardwell Machine Company and president of the Virginia Manufacturers’ Association.
Among his many commentate involvements, he was chairman of the Richmond Community Chest (UGF), was on the board of governors of the United Givers’ Fund, was president of Deep Run Hunt Club, president of the Richmond Rotary Club, district governor of Rotary International, president of the Downtown Club of Richmond, president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Commonwealth Club of Richmond, a member of Farmington Country Club, and a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Greenwood, Va.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Henry Davis Holland of Richmond; his daughter, Kable Holland Wilburn of Charlottesville; two step-daughters, Helene Harrison Ferguson Williams of Birmingham, Michigan, Channing Chase Ray of Santa Fe, N.M.; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Frances Holland Drinkwater of Richmond.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, Va., 22901, or to your favorite charity.
Mary Jane Jones
Mary Jane Jones of Orange, formerly of Arlington, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at her residence.
Born May 27, 1925, in Arlington, Va., she was the daughter of the late James Arthur Dugan and the late Ester Sellers Dugan. She and her husband were residence managers of the Heritage Hill Apartments in Orange.
Survivors include her husband, William V. Jones of Orange.
Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 4, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Arlington.
Pastor Carmon Hartsfield will officiate.
Jesse R. Pitts
Jesse Richard Pitts, 82, of Charlottesville, died on Saturday, August 2, 2003, in a local nursing home.
Born June 13, 1921, in East Palestine, Ohio, he was the son of the late Howard Earl Pitts and Denyse Dinin Pitts.
He was Professor Emeritus at Oakland University in Michigan. He was educated in France, and received a BA degree and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. He was a life member of the American Sociological Association, and was also a member of the Republican Party, the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, the Tocqueville Society, and was the founder and editor of the Tocqueville Review. Having served as a pilot in the Eighth Air Force during WWII, he flew 25 missions. For his service he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the French Croix de Guerre. His final years were devoted to writing his last book, "Return to Base, " his memoirs, to be published this winter.
He is survived by his wife, Monique Bonnier Pitts of Charlottesville; a daughter, Florence Pitts of Florida; three sons, Oliver Pitts of Thailand, Howard Alan Pitts of Zurich, Switzerland, and his ex-wife, Elisabeth Moser of Winterthur, Switzerland; Christopher Pitts and wife Terri, of Waban (Newton) Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Lea and Dina, of Winterthur, Switzerland, and Pauline and Daniel of Waban, Massachusetts; and a sister-in-law, Nicola Bonnier of Paris, France.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2003, in the Monticello Memory Gardens with Chaplain Christopher Bowers officiating. There is no scheduled viewing of visitation.
Judson B. Trapnell
Judson Bemis Trapnell, 48, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, August 3, 2003, at his residence.
Born December 30, 1954, in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Richard W. Trapnell, III and Jane Bemis Anderson.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Rosemarie Trapnell, twin daughters, Grace Trapnell and Maria Trapnell, all of Charlottesville, two brothers, George Trapnell of Greenville, DE, and Richard Trapnell, IV, of Kuranda, Australia; one aunt, Frederica Trapnell of Wilmington, DE; and nine nieces and nephews.
Mr. Trapnell graduated from Exeter High School in New Hampshire. He received a master’s degree in divinity from Yale University and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Catholic University.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Waldorf School Library Fund, 1408 Crozet Avenue, Crozet, VA. 22932
Teague Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma R. Underwood
Thelma Rushalean Underwood, 65, of Charlottesville, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Trinity Mission.
She was born in Charlottesville, March 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Gilmore and Thelma Underwood.
She attended Burley High School and was employed as a domestic worker. She was a loving mother and grandmother who possessed a wonderful sense of humor. Her loyalty as a friend was never in doubt and her love and special way with children was a quality to be admired.
Her survivors include two sons, Kerry M. Underwood and his wife, Kim, of Dillon, S.C., and Paul H. Underwood of Charlottesville; five daughters, Deborah Eddins and her husband, Earl, of Waynesboro, Denise Turner and her husband, John, Diane Underwood, Donna Underwood and her husband, James Randolph, and Angie Carter, all of Charlottesville; one brother, Gilmore R. Underwood Jr. of Charlottesville; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one aunt, Janet Wicks and her husband, the Rev. Carter Wicks, of Charlottesville; and a host of cousins and other friends.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the J.F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carter Wicks officiating.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
H. Lyle Wolverton
H. Lyle Wolverton, 91, of Sarasota, Fla., died, Friday, August 1, 2003, in Charlottesville, Va. A 40-year Charleston resident, he helped to pass influential legislation that allowed West Virginia banks to have branches. He also served in WWII for the U.S. Navy and was a longtime Cincinnati Reds scout.
Mr. Wolverton was born on March 23, 1912, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to the late Howard M. and Bessie Hyer Wolverton.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen Jackson Wolverton, and two brothers, James N. and J. Mason Wolverton.
He is survived by one brother, Charles E. Wolverton of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two children, L. Craig Wolverton of Cincinnati, and Susan Wolverton Bressack of Charlottesville, Va.; one son-in-law, Howard Bressack, three grandchildren, C. Bradley Wolverton, of Washington, D.C.; Scot Christopher Wolverton and his wife, Jennifer, of Columbus Ohio, and Matthew K. Bressack, of Charlottesville, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Lindsay Renee Wolverton, born July 25.
Mr. Wolverton graduated from Salem College, in Salem, W.Va., and later served as a trustee for the school. He co-owned Elk Finance Loan Company, Charleston and acted as president of West Virginia Consumer Finance Loan Association and as executive director of the West Virginia Progressive Bankers Association. He lobbied to help pass the West Virginia Branch Banking legislation in the 1970s.
As chairman of the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission, Mr. Wolverton encouraged the county to build recreational facilities for children.
He was elected Past Master of South Charleston Masonic Lodge No.131 and was a 50-year member of the Masonic Order. He also presided over the West Side Lions Club, and was a member of the Elks Club Rotary International.
Mr. Wolverton was a former member of West Side United Methodist Church, in Charleston, serving as a building-fund treasurer, and most recently was a member of the Church of the Palms United Presbyterian Church, Sarasota, Fla.
Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home, at 420 Lee Street West in Charleston.
Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. and a burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Salem International University Athletic Dept. c/o Dr. Dallas Railey 223 West Main St., Salem, W.Va. 26426
Wilson Funeral Home, 420 Lee Street West, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
John Jones Avery
John Jones "Pete" Avery Sr., 88, of Gordonsville, died Saturday, August 2, 2003, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville.
He was born September 21, 1914, and was married
to Mildred Trice Avery of Gordonsville. Arrangements with Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, are incomplete.
Martha L. Ballard
Martha L. Ballard, 79, of Crozet, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville.
She was born in Crozet, the daughter of the late Frank A. Ballard Sr. and Louise Weade Ballard.
Miss Ballard was a member of Tabor Presbyterian Church, Crozet, and a valued retired employee of Acme Visible Record.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ida Short.
She is survived by a brother, Frank A. Ballard Jr., formerly of Crozet; a sister, Mary Lewis of Lyndhurst; a nephew, George Short and his wife, Rosalie, of Lynchburg, Va.; a niece, Marysue Todd and her husband, Beri, of Midlothian, Va.; two great-nieces, Elizabeth and Lee; three great-nephews, Burton, Hunter and Stuart; and her dear friends Roger and Paige Baber and family.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Rockgate cemetery, Crozet, at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, with the Rev. Timothy T. Read officiating.
There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-Charlottesville Piedmont, 490 Westfield Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
Reynolds Funeral Service of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Dr. George E. Blakey, Sr.
The Reverend Doctor George Edward Blakey, Sr., 88, departed this life on July 31, 2003, at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C.
He was born in Earlysville, Va., on April 8, 1915, to the late Squire and Harriett Blakey.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rachel Carr Blakey, and second wife, Thelma C. Minor Blakey.
He also was preceded in death by his daughter, Olivia Wells; five brothers; William, Thomton, Aubrey, James and Carl; and two sisters, Eleanor and Cornelia.
Dr. Blakey answered the call to the preaching of the gospel at the age of fourteen.
He was a graduate of Albemarle Training School and Virginia Union University Theological Seminary, while at Virginia Union University.
He was the youth minister of Zion Union Baptist Church of Charlottesville, Va., under the leadership of the late Isaac J. Kennedy.
He was ordained in 1935 and was licensed to preach by Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Earlysville, Va.
He received his honorary doctorate degree of divinity in l987.
He was a life-long member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a minister for many years. He also served as minister at Evergreen Baptist Church, St. John Baptist Church, and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He also served as minister of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for 55 years until he retired. He served as the associate minister of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., until his health began to fail.
He served as moderator of the Piedmont District Baptist Association as well as the secretary of the District Minister Deacons' and Laymen's Union for a number of years.
He was an active member of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Washington, D.C., and Choirs United, of Albemarle County, Va.
Dr. Blakey shared his leadership abilities in civil and social organizations.
He leaves to cherish his memories four sons, William Norman of Washington, D.C., George Edward (Lucille Golden-Blakey) of Atlanta, Ga., Arthur Leonard (Fannie) of Alexandria, Va., Carl Arnold of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one niece, two nephews, and devoted friend and neighbor Mr. Alien Walker of Washington, D.C., as well as many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Zion Union Baptist Church, 1015 Preston Ave., with the Rev. James Jones officiating. Interment
will follow in Lincoln cemetery. His remains will lie in state at the church two hours prior to the service.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel.
The family is receiving condolences at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Golden, 2553 Rio Road, Earlysville, Va.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
