Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Ione Shields
Ione Evans Shields, 86, 124 Withers Circle, died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, in Riverside Health Care Center.
Born Oct. 27, 1910, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Josiah Evans and Alice Walton Evans.
She was married
to Allen Tinsley Shields, who died in October 1977.
She spent most of her life in Danville. She was retired from Diskay Department Store, where she first worked as a clerk and later as a department manager.
She was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church.
She was a member of the Ladies Benevolent Society, was a volunteer at the former Memorial Hospital of Danville and was a member of the National and Local Chapter No. 1774 of the AARP.
She is survived by a son, Carroll L. Shields of Danville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday from Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel by the Rev. Carl Burger. Interment
will be in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Mosebelle Strader
Mosebelle Thomas Strader, 88, formerly of 119 Miller St., died Sunday, March 30, 1997, in Riverside Health Care Center. She had been in declining health since 1990.
Born May 1, 1908, in Saluda, S.C., she was a daughter of Joe E. Thomas and Dora Palmer Thomas.
She spent her life in the Danville area, where she was employed by Dan River Inc. as a spinner before her retirement.
She had been a resident of the nursing home for three years.
She was a member of Third Avenue Christian Church and a member of the Dan River Retired Workers Club.
She is survived by one niece and one nephew.
A memorial service will be conducted 7:30 p.m. Thursday from Third Avenue Christian Church chapel by the Rev. Freddy J. Vicks.
Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gracie Yeatts
Gracie Evelyn Sams Yeatts, 86, formerly of 306 Stewart St., died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born July 20, 1910, in Rockingham County, N.C., she was a daughter of James Thomas Sams and Florence Elizabeth Odell Sams.
She was married
to Howard Irvin Yeatts, who predeceased her.
She spent her entire life in Danville and Pittsylvania County. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Dan River Inc. in the weave room.
She was also a member of Community Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Raymond Thomas Bullock of Davie, Fla.
Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
James Goggin
CASCADE - James Moorman Goggin, 88, 6389 Whispering Pines Road, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, in Piney Forest Health Care Center.
Born Sept. 23, 1908, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of William Edmond Goggin and Ruth McCume Goggin.
He was first married
to Mable Coble Goggin, who predeceased him. He was later married
to Frances Toler Goggin, who survives.
He had lived in the Brosville community for the past 36 years. He was a well-known farmer and worked as a school bus driver for many years.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include seven daughters, Lelia G. Lawrence of Martinsville, Ruth G. Maxie of Brosville, Doris G. Gibson of Callands, Mary G. Keen, Elaine G. Compton, Dorothy G. Tawney and Nancy G. Newcomb, all of Danville; three sons, James W. Goggin of Fort Mill, S.C., George W. Goggin of Winston-Salem, N.C., and John E. Goggin of Semora, N.C.; a sister, Bettie G. Ramsey of Penhook; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Jewel Mann.
The funeral will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday from Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. J.B. Baldridge and the Rev. Tom Maxie. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends 7-8 tonight at the funeral home, and other times at the residence.
Charles Hodges
Charles Livingston Hodges, 75, 130 Laramie Circle, died Thursday, April 3, 1997, in Danville Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Eden, N.C.
He was married
to Pauline Hopper Hodges, who survives.
He was a member of El Bethel Presbyterian Church.
During World War II, he served in the Army. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a bricklayer.
In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include a daughter, Betty Sue Smith of Danville; three sons, Charles Hodges of Warrenton, James Hodges and David Hodges, both of Smyrna, Tenn.; a brother, Johnny Hodges of Hope Mills, N.C.; a sister, Mary High of Eden, N.C.; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday from Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden, N.C., by the Rev. Johnny Dyer, the Rev. Danny Combs and the Rev. Ralph McCormack. Burial will be in Overlook cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at the home of his daughter, 204 Withers Circle, Danville.
Lula Hogan
Lula Mae Mills Hogan, 87, 70 Parrish Road, died Thursday, April 3, 1997, in Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been hospitalized since Monday.
Born March 28, 1910, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Tom Joel Mills and Betty Hoskins Mills.
She was first married
to Alex Pruitt, who predeceased her. She was later married
to Jake Hogan, who died Dec. 26, 1986.
She was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle, but had recently been attending the Church of God of Prophecy on Seminole Drive.
She had lived in Danville for the past 29 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Dan River Inc. in the weave room for 35 years.
She is survived by a sister, Virginia Martin of Danville.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Edmond Mills, Ray Mills and Giles Mills.
The funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday from Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Cleo Hunley and the Rev. Jack Robertson. Interment
will be in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
George Turner
George Turner, 67, 915 Mount Cross Road, died Thursday, April 3, 1997, in Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., following several years of declining health.
Born May 27, 1929, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Napoleon Turner and Jenny Bell Wilson Turner.
He spent his entire life in Pittsylvania County, and worked as a carpenter for Adam Holder Construction Co. for many years.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include three daughters, Louise Wilkerson of Danville, Mary Hubbard of Pelham, N.C., and Judy Ann Weatherford of Blairs; a sister, Mamie Hamlett of Danville; three brothers, Clarence Turner and Isaac Turner, both of Danville, and Napoleon Turner of Reidsville, N.C.; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kirks family cemetery on Moorefield Bridge Road by the Rev. Allen Holder.
The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Louise Wilkerson, 1248 Afton Road, Danville.
Issiah Vassar Jr.
GLADYS - Issiah Hugh Vassar Jr., 84, of Route 1, Box 216, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, in Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was married
to Zettie Blackwell Vassar, who predeceased him.
Born in Halifax County, he was a son of Issiah H. Vassar Sr. and Evelyn Starkey Vassar.
He was formerly the owner and operator of Eastern Electric for 40 years, and was also a farmer in the Gladys community.
He served as director for Patrick Henry Boys Plantation and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was also a member of Weslebury United Methodist Church.
He is survived by a sister, Dorothy V. King of Lynchburg.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by seven brothers and two sisters.
The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday from Kedron Baptist Church by the Rev. Carlton Smith and the Rev. Gary Vassar. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 tonight at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel in Lynchburg.
Lonnie Austin
Lonnie W. Austin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James William Austin, passed away April 3, 1997, at age 92.
He was born March 30, 1905, in Spray, N.C.
His family members were native Virginians and came to Spray in 1896 with the opening of the Spray Cotton Mill. His father was one of the early superintendents of the carding department, maintaining this position for more than 50 years.
Mr. Austin attended the Leaksville public schools and Draughn's Business School in Winston-Salem. Always a gifted musician and fiddle player, he chose the life of a traveling musician rather than the traditional role of a businessman.
Leaving Draughn's Business School, he joined the famous Charlie Poole Blue Ridge Ramblers. Playing the fiddle, he traveled with this group up and down the Eastern seaboard from Maine to New Orleans as a part of the Lowe's Theatre Circuit.
Following Charlie Poole's death, he went to Beckley, W.Va., and on to Charleston, W.Va., playing with a variety of musical groups. It was here in 1936 that he met Golda Woodrum, who became his wife.
Having served four years in the Army during World War II, he returned to Charleston and became a part of the credit department at Sears. He maintained his musical career with the organ, piano and violin.
When his wife passed away, he returned to Eden and to the old Austin homeplace. He returned to old friends and to the house that his father had built nearly 90 years ago.
Mr. Austin was a lifelong member of Spray Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
As a member of the Nitro Lodge 170 in West Virginia, he became a past master A.F. and A.M.
He is survived by his niece, Mrs. William P. McPherson of Raleigh, and his nephews, Donald S. Austin and James W. Austin of Florida.
The funeral service will be held at Spray Methodist Church on Monday at 2 p.m.
The family will receive friends at Fair Funeral Home in Eden on Sunday between 7 and 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Spray Methodist Church or to the charity of one's choice.
