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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Johnnie Henry Bennett Sr.
Johnnie Henry Bennett Sr., 79, of 18833 U.S. Highway 29 North, Chatham, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Louise Spencer Bennett.
He was born Nov. 15, 1919 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Bruce Coleman Bennett and Pauline Jacobs Bennett. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Sheva Church of Christ.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Johnnie H. Bennett Jr. and Aubrey M. Bennett, both of Chatham; one daughter, Carolyn B. Toney, and two granddaughters, Natalie Toney and Allison Toney, all of Gretna.
A funeral service will be held a 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at Scott Funeral Home Chapel by ministers Mike Stephenson and Frank Fuller. Burial will be held in the Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery, Pittsylvania County.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Home and at other times at the residence.
James Edward Carr
James Edward Carr, 77, of Rustburg, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Beulah Hall Carr.
He was born July 7, 1921, in Halifax County, the son of the late Jim Carr and Madie West Carr Foster. He retired from Lawhorne Brothers and attended Fairview Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Alvis Mason Carr, Jr. and a number of brothers and sisters.
He is survived by two sons, James Earl Carr of Lynchburg and Alvis Mason Carr and his wife, Brenda of Long Island; one daughter, Alice Marie Clerval and her husband, Dennis of Evington; two brothers, Warren Eugene Carr of Lynchburg and Franklin “Buck” Carr of Forest; two sisters, Lillie Mae Cox of Rustburg and Erlene Puckett of Lynchburg; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Nathan Green.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Larry Nelson Cassidy
Larry Nelson Cassidy, 45, of Roanoke, died Thursday. Graveside service, 2 p.m., Sunday, Swain Family Cemetery, Sandy Level. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John Dudley Elder
BROOKNEAL - John Dudley Elder, 81, of Route 1, died Thursday morning, Dec. 24, 1998, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. He was the husband of Josephine H. Elder.
He was born in Campbell County, April 24, 1917, son of the late John D. Elder Sr. and Uta Marshall Elder. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, an Army veteran of World War II, and was retired from the U. S. Air Force.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one stepdaughter, Dorothy H. Marstin of Brookneal; one brother, Willie H. Elder of Portsmouth; two sisters, Arlene E. Tasker of Woodstock, Ga., Ruby E. Mason of Arlington; four step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Elder; three sisters, Gracie E. Breedlove, Erma E. Elder and Lucy E. Daniel.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 at Beulah Baptist Church by the Rev. Shelby Royal and the Rev. Joey Anthony with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence of Earl and Dorothy Marstin other times.
Buddy Ray Fuller
Buddy Ray Fuller, 44 of 6028 New London Road, Forest, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Susan Campbell Fuller.
Buddy was born November 11, 1954 in Lynchburg, the son of Robert N. Fuller and Doris Brooks Fuller. He was an employee of Wynns Precision and attended Coolwell Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Troy Lee Fuller of Forest, one brother, Bobby Lee Fuller of Lynchburg; two sisters, Linda Smith of Evington and Dodie Fuller of Lynchburg; and his paternal grandmother, Pearl Pearson of Connecticut.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Charles Sutton. Interment will be in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Annie Thompson Garrett
APPOMATTOX _ Annie Frances Thompson Garrett, 89 of Church St., died Friday morning, Dec. 25, 1998 at Camelot Hall Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Lewis Walker Garrett.
Born in Appomattox County, June 21, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Emma McFadden Thompson. She was a retired employee of Appomattox Garment Co. and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy G. Carter of Appomattox; two sons, Lewis C. Garrett of Prince George and John R. Garrett of Lynchburg; one brother, Clifford Thompson of Chesapeake; a grandson, Luke Paulette of Appomattox; two step-granddaughters, Donna Foster and Sharon Tucker, both of Lynchburg and one great-granddaughter, Cindy Paulette.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Lewis C. Garrett with burial in Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Louise Boswell Harris
Louise Boswell Harris, 86, of 128 Summit Road, Danville, died Dec. 25, 1998, at Roman Eagle Memorial Home, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. George A. Harris who died April 1, 1983.
She was born Jan. 9, 1912 in Burkville, a daughter of the late John F. Boswell and Una Payseur Boswell.
Mrs. Harris lived most of her life in Burkville and Charlotte Court House area and in 1986 moved to Danville. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an associate professor of the campus school at Longwood College. She had acquired a masters degree in education and worked with WMU camps as a director for a number of years and was an active member of Woodberry Hills Baptist Church and was a member of the Love Circle and The True Seekers Sunday School Class.
She is survived by two sons, George F. Harris and the Rev. Lewis P. Harris Sr., and a loving daughter-in-law, Peggy Harris, all of Danville; a sister-in-law, Mickie Boswell of Crewe; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the last survivor of her immediate family.
A funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. Alden Hicks at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 at Woodberry Hills Baptist Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the cemetery
in Charlotte Court House.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to The Woodberry Hills Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, 617 Audubon Drive, Danville, Va. 24540.
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, 703 North Main Street, Danville, is in charge of arrangements.
Frances Smith Jamerson
Frances Smith Jamerson, 96, of Bedford died Wednesday, December 23, 1998. She was born in Washington County, Md., on November 6, 1902, daughter of the late Mahlon Carlton Smith and Fannie Kitzmiller Smith.
She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Roland W. “Pete” Jamerson; and her son, Roland Walton Jamerson, Jr.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth J. and James W. Brunson of Lynchburg, and Nancy J. and Ed Dangler of Kailua, Hawaii; a daughter-in-law, Mary H. Jamerson of Williamsburg; a brother, Elmer C. Smith of Bedford; eight grandchildren, Beth Brunson, Lea Brunson, Will Brunson, Nan Carmack, Jean Dangler, Mark Dangler, Keith Jamerson, and Susan Frontain; also twelve great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Monday, December 28, 1998, at Main Street United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. D. Glen Langston and the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443
Ray Robey Ramey
Ray Robey Ramey, 70, of 1922 Tabby Lane, Altavista, died Friday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
George Reaves Jr.
Mr. George Reaves Jr. of 1023 Ardmore Drive, departed this life Dec. 23, 1998. His remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst. Funeral notice will appear later.
Clarence Albert Redd
Clarence Albert Redd, 70, of 806 Berry Hill Road, South Boston, died Thursday. Funeral service Sunday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
Samuel Whitfield Russell Sr.
Samuel Whitfield Russell Sr., 71, of South Boston, died Dec. 24, 1998. Graveside services, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Clover Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Virginia Dare Hunter Salisbury
Virginia Dare Hunter Salisbury, 74, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, April 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Theodore A. Hunter and the late Ruby Williams Hunter Jones. She was a member of College Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Levine and three brothers, Fred G. Hunter, David L. Hunter and Ted A. Hunter Jr.
She is survived by one son, Jimmy Whitcomb of West Virginia; one daughter, Ruby Fishoff of Lynchburg; one brother, Arthur Hunter of Amherst; and six grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Rev. Jim Nelson.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Edna Harvey Williams
Mrs. Edna Harvey Williams died Friday, Dec. 25. Survivors include six children. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Horace A. Bragg
Horace Andrew Bragg, 79, of 3201 Rose Mill Road, Arrington, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at his home.
Born August 16, 1919 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Lewis Andrew Bragg and Eula Bailey Bragg. He worked as a chemist at American Cyanamid for thirty years and as a teacher for Nelson County Public Schools for twelve years. He was a 1940 graduate of Lynchburg College and a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and Fleetwood-Harmony Masonic Lodge No. 92.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Marion Wright Bragg; two sons, William Clarence Bragg, and Lewis Andrew Bragg and his wife, Sharon Showalter, of Charlottesville; a daughter, Jean B. Ballard and her husband, William Ballard, Jr., of Aylett; four grandchildren, Justin William, Aaron Andrew, Mari Elizabeth, and Blake Ballard; a sister, Beverly B. Nichols of Forest; a brother, M. Arnold Bragg and his wife, Lois, of Huddleston; a sister-in-law, Mildred Bragg; and a beloved aunt, Alma B. Stinnett.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen B. Pollard and Audrey B. Lacy; and a brother, L. Jackson Bragg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 1998 at Jonesboro Baptist Church by the Rev. John W. Robertson. Interment with military honors by VFW Post 7701 and American Legion Post 17 will follow in Jonesboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home on Saturday, December 26, from 2-4 p.m.
Harold Berkley Burnett
Harold Burkley Burnett, 66, of Huddleston, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret Hash Burnett.
Born in Bedford County, November 13, 1932, he was a son of the late Jake Burnett and the late Isabell Cofer Burnett. He was a retired self-employed truck driver.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Burnett.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Harold Douglas Burnett of Huddleston, and William Kirk Burnett of Lynchburg; two daughters, Linda Gail Wood of Evington, and Virginia Leigh Brewer of Huddleston; two sisters, Francis O’Masta of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Cornelia Lindsey of Forest; eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Patrick J. Simon.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence.
Mary Luella McDowell DeMuth
Mary Luella McDowell DeMuth, 78, of Phenix, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998. She was the only child of the late James Carl and Anna Kate Feaster McDowell.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Philip E. DeMuth; seven sons, Douglas E. and wife, Carolyn, Curtis L., Roger D. and wife Jean, James P. and wife Bonnie, Richard G., Robert A. and wife Delores, Ronald C.; one daughter, Sharon D. Harris and husband, R.L., 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda Jean.
Funeral services will be held a 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in the Phenix United Methodist Church with interment in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Browning Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the United Methodist Conference.
Frances Clemmons Drewry
Mrs. John T. Drewry (Frances Clemmons Drewry), 77, died after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday night, Dec. 22, 1998 at The Medical Care Center. For 57 years, she was the devoted wife of John T. Drewry of 287 Hilltop Drive, Madison Heights.
Born July 20, 1921 in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert N. Clemmons and Edna Wright Clemmons. She retired from General Electric after 23 years of service. She was a lifelong member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Shelby D. Holt and her husband, Larry, of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Ellen Holt and Julie Holt, both of Lynchburg, and Drew Holt of Philadelphia, Pa.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Clemmons (Buck), Mrs. Lois Clemmons (Robert) and Mrs. Pauline Clemmons (Ralph); special friends, Adele Crews and Joyce Newcomb, both of Madison Heights, Betty Carner of Lynchburg and Ruth and Charlie Eastwood of Charlottesville, and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 1998 with the Rev. James Newman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and other times at the residence.
The family wishes to thank all the employees at Medical Care Center for the love and care given to our family.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
John Dudley Elder
John Dudley Elder died Thursday, December 24, 1998, at Heritage Hall, Brookneal. Henderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Malcolm W. Inglett
Mr. Malcolm W. Inglett, 70, of Spout Spring, and formerly of Battle Creek, Mich., died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at his home.
Mr. Inglett was born September 8, 1928, in Blythe, Ga., a son of the late Joseph J. Inglett and Myrtle Braswell Inglett.
He is survived by three sons, Tracy K. Inglett and Jonathan S. Inglett, both of Battle Creek, Mich., and Malcolm Inglett, II of Spout Spring; one daughter, Mrs. Martin (Melody L.) Matherly of Richland, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Laverne) Brantley of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Oliver (Martha Ann) Craft of Augusta, Ga.; and ten grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends Sunday, December 27, 1998 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Road, Battle Creek, Mich.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 28, 1998 at 10 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service.
Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the Hospice of the Hills, Lynchburg.
James Albert Pannell
James Albert Pannell, 64, of Hurt, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at his residence. Born July 1, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Davis Pannell.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Pannell.
He leaves to cherish his memory a sister, Dorothy Pannell; a brother, Raymond Pannell, both of New York; and a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, aunts, and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 1998 at the Cook & Minnis Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. William Peerman.
Arrangements by Cook & Minnis Funeral home. (804) 369-4412
Barbara Anne Garrett Snow
Barbara Anne Garrett Snow, 62, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, December 24, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Thomas Cushing Wallace
Thomas Cushing Wallace, 94, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the widower of Kate Hyatt Wallace.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 6, 1904, he was a son of the late Thomas C. Wallace Jr. and Grace Scott Wallace. He was a 1928 graduate of Princeton University.
Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor H. Wallace.
Mr. Wallace is survived by one son, Thomas C. Wallace IV and his wife, JoAnne, of Amherst; two daughters, Kate W. Gillispie of Lynchburg, and Isabell W.C. Hundley and her husband, Preston Hundley Jr., of Madison Heights; eight grandchildren, Terri Wallace, Tracy Wallace, Elizabeth Gillispie, Lauren Gillispie, Susanne Gillispie, John H. Cesafsky and his wife, Rhonda, Jay W. Cesafsky, and Kate Coleman and her husband, David; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Joseph Carter Albertson Jr.
Joseph Carter Albertson Jr., 67, of 3113 Spinnaker Point, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Julia Marsh Albertson and was a retired yardmaster with the Norfolk-Southern Railway.
Mr. Albertson was born in Lynchburg, Feb. 21, 1932 to the late Joseph Carter Albertson Sr. and the late Gladys Cordelia Drewry Albertson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Brenda Manspile of Amherst; a stepson, Bill Muzbeck of Fredericksburg; a sister, Sue Williamson of Springfield, Mo.; a nephew, David Williamson of Plainsboro, N.J. and a niece, Pam Bessette of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Lewis Earl Blomster
Lewis Earl Blomster, 79, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Alfred Lee Branham
Alfred Lee Branham, 78, of Monroe, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia Johns Branham.
Born May 16, 1920 in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Sylvester Branham and Vicie Johns Branham. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Monacan Indian Tribe and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Lee Branham of Madison Heights; one step-son, Preston Branham and his wife, Bertie, of Monroe; three step-daughters, Mamie J. Branham and Joanne T. Staubtiz of Madison Heights, and Jean A. Branham and her husband, Eddie, of Monroe; two sisters, Deana Branham of Amherst and Leslie Johns of Lynchburg; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. B. Lloyd. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Monacan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1136, Madison Heights, 24572.
Harold Berkley Burnett
Harold Berkley Burnett, 66, of Huddleston, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998. Whitten Timberlake Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Moselle Cook
Moselle Cook, 89, of Gretna, died Tuesday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday at Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna in charge of arrangements.
Stover Bernard Daniel
Stover Bernard Daniel of Vernon Hill, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. today at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Frances Clemmons Drewry
Mrs. John T. Drewry (Frances Clemmons Drewry), 77, died after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday night, Dec. 22, 1998 at The Medical Care Center. For 57 years, she was the devoted wife of John T. Drewry of 287 Hilltop Drive, Madison Heights.
Born July 20, 1921 in Lynchburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert N. Clemmons and Edna Wright Clemmons. She retired from General Electric after 23 years of service. She was a lifelong member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Shelby D. Holt and her husband, Larry of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Ellen Holt and Julie Holt both of Lynchburg and Drew Holt of Philadelphia, Pa.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Clemmons (Buck), Mrs. Lois Clemmons (Robert) and Mrs. Pauline Clemmons (Ralph); special friends, Adele Crews and Joyce Newcomb both of Madison Heights, Betty Carner of Lynchburg and Ruth and Charlie Eastwood of Charlottesville and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 1998 with the Rev. James Newman officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday night from 7-8:30 p.m. at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and other times at the residence.
The family wishes to thank all the employees at Medical Care Center for the love and care given to our family.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
Francis Alexander Elliott
APPOMATTOX — Francis Alexander Elliott, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at his residence in Roanoke. He was the husband of the late Mildred Lively Elliott.
Born in Roanoke, March 6, 1918, he was the son of the late Hansford Elliott and Bessie Fox Elliott. Mr. Elliott was the former owner of Elliott Florist and Gifts, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, a 32nd Degree Mason and a long time member and past president of the Lions Club.
He is survived by a son, Alex Elliott and his wife, Mary and two grandchildren, Ashleigh Marie Elliott and Charles Alexander Elliott all of Dyersburg, Tenn.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998 at Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Doug Gilfillan.
Robinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Nelson Hebert Jr.
Ralph Nelson Hebert Jr. of Gladys, died Tuesday.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Deborah Hebert and three children, Cheyenne, Robert and Grace Hebert all of the home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Winfall.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home, Brookneal.
Mildred Stafford Holland
BEDFORD — Mildred Stafford Holland, 74, of Bedford, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 10, 1924 in N.C., a daughter of the late Luther Elmore Stafford Sr. and Quillie Irene Taunt Stafford. She was a member of the Bedford Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Sue Holland.
She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Holland Sr.; a son, Paul W. Holland Jr. of Bluffton, S.C.; a daughter, Faye A. Cowardin of Richmond; a brother, Fred W. Stafford of Thaxton; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and beloved friends, Kevin and Phyllis Dellis and family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 at the Bedford Christian Church with the Rev. James E. Compton Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Christian Church or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Frances Smith Jamerson
Frances Smith Jamerson, 96, of Bedford, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998.
She was born in Washington County, Md., Nov. 6, 1902, daughter of the late Mahlon Carlton Smith and Fannie Kitzmiller Smith. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Roland W. “Pete” Jamerson and her son, Roland Walton Jamerson Jr.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth J. and James W. Brunson of Lynchburg, Nancy J. and Ed Dangler of Kailua, Hawaii; a daughter-in-law, Mary H. Jamerson of Williamsburg; a brother, Elmer C. Smith of Bedford; eight grandchildren, Beth Brunson, Lea Brunson, Will Brunson, Nan Carmack, Jean Dangler, Mark Dangler, Keith Jamerson and Susan Frontain and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.
James Albert Pannell
James Albert Pannell, 64, of Hurt, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at his residence. Arrangements by Cook & Minnis Funeral Home, Altavista.
Mrs. Barbara Medley (Jackie) Proctor
Mrs. Barbara Medley (Jackie) Proctor of 1411 Hunt Street returned to the arms of her heavenly father on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born May 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Maggie and Hogg Stratton. She was the wife of the late Algie Proctor Sr.
Leaving to mourn their loss are two sons and their wives, Algie V. Proctor Jr. and wife, Jinnie and Victor C. Proctor Sr. and wife, Rosa, grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will assemble and receive friends at 1561 Caroline Street and other times at the residence.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Elbert L. Sherman
Elbert L. Sherman of Bedford, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Bedford, June 16, 1915 to the late Edward and Mary Cheatwood Sherman. He confessed to Christ at an early age and joined the Otterville Baptist Church of Bedford. He was the husband of the late Ruby Spinner Sherman. To this union six children were born.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Spinner Sherman and his son, Charles Sherman.
He is survived by five daughters, Mary S. Spinner, Bedford, Frances L. Brown, Washington, D.C., Claradine S. Savage, Temple Hill, Md., Victoria Ann Sherman, Shendoah and Dorothy S. Lowry, Lynchburg; three sisters, Ruby Jones and Gladys Spinner both of Washington, D.C. and Virginia Vollin, Madison Heights; three sons-in-law, Richard E. Spinner, Thomas I. Savage and Walter Brown; one brother-in-law, Buford Spinner, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two devoted friends, Virginia Payne and Roxie Woodson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998 at the Otterville Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Lester L. Terry Sr.
Lester L. Terry Sr., 73, of 121 Terry Lane, Hurt, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998 from Antioch Baptist Church by the Rev. William H. Tarpley. Burial will be in the church cemetery
with military rites by V.F.W. Post #4165 and D.A.V. Chapter #46 of Altavista.
Viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 121 Terry Lane, Hurt.
Howerton Funeral Home, Chatham, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Cushing Wallace
Thomas Cushing Wallace, 94, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the widower of Kate Hyatt Wallace.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 6, 1904, he was a son of the late Thomas C. Wallace Jr. and Grace Scott Wallace. He was a 1928 graduate of Princeton University.
Mr. Wallace is survived by one son, Thomas C. Wallace IV and his wife, JoAnn of Amherst; two daughters, Kate W. Gillispie of Lynchburg and Isabell W.C. Hundley and her husband, Preston Hundley Jr. of Madison Heights; seven grandchildren, Terri Wallace, Tracy Wallace, Elizabeth Gillispie, Lauren Gillispie, Susanne Gillispie, John J. Cesafsky and his wife, Rhonda and Kate Coleman and her husband, David and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Beatrice Cundiff Wheeler
BEDFORD — Beatrice Cundiff Wheeler, 73, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 19, 1925 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Ernest Cundiff and Martha Mayhew Cundiff. She was a member of Thaxton Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Robert Wheeler Sr.; a son, Charles R. Wheeler Jr. and wife, Donna of Bedford; four daughters, Joyce Zdenek and her husband, Bob of Bedford, Barbara Bauer and her husband, Glen of Orange Park, Fla., Becky Robertson and her husband, Jimmy of Forest and Patricia DeSimone and her husband, John of Bedford; a brother, Frank Cundiff of Blackstone; a sister, Margie Clifton of Blackstone; 10 grandchildren, Cindy Ware, David Bauer, Timothy Templeton, Robbie Templeton, Christi DeSimone and Chad DeSimone and three great-grandchildren, Amber Ware, Alexson Williams and Dylan Templeton. A special thank you to Russell Fellers for all the help and care you gave.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to Thaxton Baptist Church or the Arthritis Foundation.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Kern Renee Anderson
Miss Kern Renee Anderson, 25, of Lynchburg, departed this life Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at Avante’ Nursing Home. Born June 30, 1973 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Lula Mae Anderson and the late Alphonso Morris.
She is survived by one daughter, Jasmine Anderson; four sisters, Patricia Anderson, Michelle Anderson, Teresa Anderson, and the late Veronica Anderson; two brothers, Alphonso Anderson and Alphonso Anderson, Jr.; a grandmother, Sally Morris; and a host of friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Miss Kern Anderson will be Saturday 1 p.m. at Community Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Ford officiating. Interment will follow in the Baptist Cemetery.
James Mark Barnett
James Mark Barnett, 97, of Moneta, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory. 586-3443
Wallace Shearer Bibb
MONROE— Wallace Shearer Bibb, 74, died Monday, December 21, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital, he was the husband of Nina Woods Bibb. Born February 3, 1924 in Amherst County, he was a son of the late Ottie and Mary Shearer Bibb.
He was a member and elder of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, member, treasurer, and past President of the Amherst-Monroe Ruritan Club, member of the American Legion Post 100-Elon, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the Antique Automobile Club. He was a retired mail carrier of Route 1-Monroe, an employee of Driskill Funeral Chapel, and an army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jeffrey Wallace Bibb and his wife, Jan Komarnitzki, of Lynchburg; mother-in-law, May Wiley Rucker of Monroe; one sister, Monyeene Bibb Wood and husband, Randolph, of Madison Heights; and one niece, Teresa W. Wood and husband, Ken, of Chester Springs, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Rucker Bibb, and his father-in-law, Hannon George Rucker.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bernard Bangley and Rev. Raymond Eichler, III. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Alfred Lee Branham
Alfred Lee Branham, 78, of Monroe, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia Jones Branham.
Born May 16, 1920 in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Sylvester Branham and Vicie Johns Branham. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Monacan Indian Tribe and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Lee Branham of Madison Heights; one step-son, Preston Branham and his wife, Bertie, of Monroe; three step-daughters, Mamie J. Branham and Joanne T. Staubtiz of Madison Heights, and Jean A. Branham and her husband, Eddie, of Monroe; two sisters, Deana Branham of Amherst and Leslie Johns of Lynchburg; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. B. Lloyd. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his step-daughter, Mamie, 679 Amelon Road, Madison Heights.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Monacan Food Bank, P.O. Box 1136, Madison Heights, 24572.
Dorothy Smith Mitchell Dilley
Dorothy Smith Mitchell Dilley, 89, of Durham, N.C., died Monday, December 21, 1998, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Joel Berkeley Mitchell, Sr. and the late Robert E. Dilley.
Born in Amherst County, February 21, 1909, she was a daughter of the late William Smith and the late Lois Johnson Smith.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Martin.
Mrs. Dilley is survived by one son, Joel B. Mitchell of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Linda D. Fox of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; one sister, Sybil Cowins of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Rev. Cecil Hedgepeth.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the American Cancer Society.
Marlene Daniel Gill
Marlene Daniel Gill, 67, of Lakeside Drive, died Monday, December 21, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Ms. Gill was born July 14, 1931 to the late John W. Daniel and Thelma Hale Daniel. She was a member of Worldwide Church of God.
She is survived by her brother, Henry Lee Daniel; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marian D. and Herman Campbell, and Lillie Mae and Leon Cyrus, all of Lynchburg.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle D. Hundley and Mary Edith Dalton; and a brother, William Earnest Daniel.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday in Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Rd., Lynchburg, 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424
Dr. Clarence Edwin Keefer
Dr. Clarence Edwin Keefer, 93, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 20, 1998. He was the husband of the late Virginia Monroe Keefer.
Dr. Keefer was born March 7, 1905 in Cameron, W. Va., the son of the late Justus Alvin Keefer and Myrtle Hughes Keefer Gump. He was a retired Orthopedic Surgeon and was past President of the Lynchburg Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Orthopedic Society. He was an active member of the Rotary Club. He graduated from West Virginia University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. At the University of West Virginia, he was Captain of the 1928 Football Team and was selected as an All-American Fullback. He served as a long time physician to the E.C. Glass Football Team, team physician for the Liberty University Football Team, and also team physician for the VMI Football Team. He also served as a ring side doctor to Hill City Boxing and was awarded the Virginia High School Distinguished Service Award in 1973. He was a retired Naval Commander, having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of Court Street United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, Clarence Edwin Keefer, Jr.
He is survived by one son, Dr. Verne Monroe Keefer of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Lee Riley, III of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Clarence E. Keefer, III, Scott W. Keefer, Barbara R. Westbook, Laura N. Riley, Stephen L. Riley, Kathryn A. Keefer, and Gregory H. Keefer; six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Court Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. Stanley Pigue and the Rev. Stephen Lee Riley. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park at 3 p.m.
Memorials can be made to Court Street United Methodist Church, the Bryan/Wade Trust Fund, Patrick Henry Boys Home, or a favorite charity.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Angela Mikels Kidd
ALTAVISTA— Angela Christine Mikels Kidd, 27, of 1106 4th Street, Altavista, died Monday, December 21, 1998 in University of Virginia Hospital.
Born September 8, 1971 in Phoenix, Ariz., she was a daughter of Shelby Witt Logwood of Altavista and the late Phillip Lee Mikels.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Allen Hanks.
She was employed by Ross Labs.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her step-father, Roosevelt Logwood of Altavista; husband, Jeffrey B. Kidd of Altavista; one son, Corey Blaine Kidd of Altavista; two daughters, Loren Christine Kidd of Altavista, and Paige Nicole Walden of Gladys; maternal grandparents, Nathan and Doris Witt of Evington; two brothers, Jessie James Wilson of Kingsport, Tenn. and Daniel Ray Hanks of Evington; two sisters, Nancy Lynn Hall, of Evington, and Teresa Kay Kathen of Gretna; special cousin and friend, Crystal Sax Donald; three step-brothers, and one step-sister.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m., Thursday, December 24, 1998 at Langhorne Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Charles Schooler.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her mother and step-father, Shelby and Roosevelt Logwood, 1106 4th Street, Altavista.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth C. Marsh
APPOMATTOX— Mrs. Elizabeth Childers Marsh, 98, of Route 3, died Monday night, December 21, 1998 at her residence. She was the widow of Thomas Gordon Marsh.
Mrs. Marsh was born in Appomattox County August 26, 1900, a daughter of the late James Edward and Elizabeth Hamilton Childers. She was a homemaker and a member of Red Oak Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, L.C. (Flip) Marsh.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Susie Roberta Marsh; two grandsons, Allen L. Marsh, and Steve T. Marsh and his wife, Shirley; three great-grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Marsh, David Wayne Marsh, and Karen Renee, all of Appomattox.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Chris Caudle. Burial will follow in the Marsh Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. today and other times at the residence of her daughter-in-law.
Barbara Medley Proctor
Mrs. Barbara Medley Proctor of 1411 Hunt Street departed this life Tuesday, December 22, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Elbert L. Sherman
Mr. Elbert L. Sherman, 83, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 in Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Louise Jamerson Ashley
STAUNTON— Louise Jamerson Ashley, 85, of Buttermilk Spring Road, Staunton, died Sunday evening, December 20, 1998 at her residence. Born June 27, 1913 in Farmville, she was a daughter of the late Boyd Jamerson and Minnie Davis Jamerson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Loveline Harmon and Hazel Holt; one brother, Berkley Jamerson; and two grandsons, Glenn E. Williams, II, and Joshua L. Ashley.
Mrs. Ashley is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Ashley; two daughters, Barbara A. Williams of Spartinsburg, S.C., and Donna A. Ryder of Staunton; two sons, Willie H. Ashley of Drakesboro, Ky., and Ronnie L. Ashley of Staunton; 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 1998 in Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston with Rev. John P. Campbell officiating with interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Lovingston.
The family will receive friends at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston today from 7-8:30 p.m. and suggest that those wishing to make Memorial Contributions consider the Building Fund of Calvary Baptist Church at Lovingston, 22949.
Wallace Shearer Bibb
MONROE— Wallace Shearer Bibb, 74, died Monday, December 21, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements by Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst.
Frances Eanes Daniel
Frances Eanes Daniel, of St. Albans, N.Y., passed away Saturday, December 19, 1998. Funeral Wednesday, 12 p.m., Mt. Plain Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston.
Pamela D. Gallier
MADISON HEIGHTS— Pamela D. Gallier, 42, died Monday, December 21, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born July 3, 1956, in Lynchburg, she was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and an employee of Hills Department Store in Lynchburg.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney Gerald Gallier, Sr., of Madison Heights; her mother and step-father, Buck and Patsy English of Altavista; two sons, R.J. Gallier, Jr. and Devin Gallier, both of Madison Heights; her mother and father-in-law, Oscar and Lydia Gallier of Amherst; one sister, Mary Mason and her husband, Donnie, of Lynchburg; one brother, David Jones of Lynchburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Driskill Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund.
Marlene Gill
Marlene Gill, 67, of Lakeside Drive, died Monday, December 21, 1998. Arrangements are incomplete. Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424
Margaret Priscilla Harrison
Mrs. Margaret Priscilla Harrison, 64, of Phenix, died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Junior Harrison.
She is survived by two daughters, Elnora Jennings of Red House, and Brenda Lee Davis of Appomattox; four sons, Robert Lee Harrison and Rex Allen Harrison, and John Junior Harrison, of Phenix, and Lorenza Harrison of Lynchburg; two sisters, Dorothy Baker of Appomattox and Carrie Hamlett of Madisonville; five brothers, Phil Baker, James Baker, and William Baker, all of Appomattox, Roy Baker of Red House, and Wesley Baker of Brookneal; four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, six sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Red House with the Rev. Lewis Watson officiating.
The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home in Charlotte Court House.
Florine Rhodes Holt
Virginia Florine Rhodes Holt, 73, of 4600 Golf Park Drive, died Sunday, December 20, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of G. Prescott Holt.
Born June 30, 1925, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Ruth Massie Rhodes. She was a retired Administrative Assistant with C & P Telephone and a member of Amelon United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Holt is survived by her daughter, Emily K. Holt of Lynchburg.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Tommy Lee. The family will receive friends at Fort Hill United Methodist Church from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today, and other times at the residence.
Those who wish may consider memorials to Amelon United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association Virginia Affiliate, Inc., 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, 22901.
The family is being served by Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Dr. Clarence Edwin Keefer
Dr. Clarence Edwin Keefer, 93, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 20, 1998. He was the husband of the late Virginia Monroe Keefer.
Dr. Keefer was born March 7, 1905 in Cameron, W. Va., the son of the late Justus Keefer and Myrtle Keefer Gump. He was a retired Orthopedic Surgeon and was past President of the Lynchburg Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Orthopedic Society. He was an active member of the Rotary Club. He graduated from West Virginia University and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. At the University of West Virginia, he was Captain of the 1928 Football Team and was selected as an All-American Fullback. He served as a long time physician to the E.C. Glass Football Team, team physician for the Liberty University Football Team, and also team physician for the VMI Football Team. He also served as a ring side doctor to Hill City Boxing and was awarded the Virginia High School Distinguished Service Award in 1973. He was a retired Naval Commander, having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of Court Street United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, Clarence Edwin Keefer, Jr.
He is survived by one son, Dr. Verne Monroe Keefer of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Lee Riley, III of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Clarence E. Keefer, III, Scott W. Keefer, Barbara R. Westbook, Laura N. Riley, Stephen L. Riley, Kathryn A. Keefer, and Gregory H. Keefer; six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Court Street United Methodist Church by the Rev. Stanley Pigue and the Rev. Stephen Lee Riley. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park at 3 p.m.
Memorials can be made to Court Street United Methodist Church, the Bryan/Wade Trust Fund, Patrick Henry Boys Home, or a favorite charity.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Hallie Tuggle Kintz
Hallie Tuggle Kintz, 91, a retired employee of the National Bank of Washington, D.C., died Monday, December 21, 1998, at the University Park Nursing Home in Richmond.
Mrs. Kintz was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Marcia Burns and Emily Nelson Chapters, D.C., for 50 years, in which she held various offices and was a Page at Continental Congress.
In her earlier years of employment, she worked for the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., Blackstone’s Florist and WRC Radio Station.
Her husband, Clyde B. Kintz, predeceased her in 1985 in San Diego, Calif., where they resided for 15 years.
Mrs. Kintz is survived by two daughters, Lorene Kay of Keysville, and Kathaleen Schwier of Oakton; two brothers, John L. Tuggle of Lynchburg, and Robert N. Tuggle of Portsmouth; two sisters, Ann T. Wright of Appomattox, and Inez L. Tuggle of Richmond; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Steve Tyree.
Robinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Marlene Carter Logan
Mrs. Marlene Carter Logan, of 4625 Oakdale Drive, departed this life Saturday, December 19, 1998 at her residence.
Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Ms. Beatrice Austin. Her husband was the late John Logan, Jr. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lynch Station.
She leaves to cherish her memory to sons, Ronnie Logan and Frank Logan; a daughter, Mrs. Matricia Brown and her husband, Chuck, all of Lynchburg; a brother, James Frank Carter and his wife, Charity, of Silver Springs, Md.; two grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Howard Bolden officiating, and Rev. William Coleman, eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 11:45 a.m.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Dennis Craig Madigan
Dennis Craig Madigan, 54, of Madison Heights, died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 22, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the late William Madigan and Betty Craig Madigan. He was a program manager at Central Virginia Training Center, an Air Force veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Catholic Church.
He is survived by this daughter, Katharine Claire Madigan; his former wife, Janina Nesitz Madigan of Amherst; and two sisters, Donna Graham and Linda Brust, both of California.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Jeff Wilder.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his daughter, 686 Sunset Drive, Amherst.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Piedmont Division of the American Heart Association.
Michael Dean Milton
GLADYS— Michael Dean Milton, 45, of 1769 Mollies Creek Road, died Monday morning, December 21, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Janet Epperson Milton.
He was born in Campbell County, August 28, 1953, son of George W. Milton and Doris Dalton Milton of Gladys. he attended Tree of Life Church and was a mechanic at Burruss Company.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Ann Milton of Gladys; two brothers, Earl Stanley Milton of Lynchburg, and Timothy Wayne Milton of Gladys; two sisters, Rita M. Seamster of Gladys, and Carolyn M. Moorefield of Nathalie; a mother-in-law, Idell Guthrie Epperson; and a brother-in-law, David Epperson, both of Brookneal.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Mike Dodson, with burial to follow at Wickliffe Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence other times.
James Roy Seamster
James Roy Seamster, 65, of Nathalie, died today. Graveside service Wednesday, 11 a.m., Mt. Laurel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Willie Brooks Turner
Willie Brooks Turner, 87, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Lee T. Turner.
Born March 29, 1911 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. William M. Brooks and the late Biddie Vaughn Brooks Blankenship. Mrs. Turner was retired from General Electric and attended Leawood Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Valcie Martin.
Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Arlene S. Burnette and her husband, Johnnie, of Lexington, N.C.; one son, Donald L. Turner; one brother, Joe Blankenship; one sister, Dorothy B. Cumbie, all of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider Lynchburg Life Saving Crew.
Alice Chryssikos Webb
Alice Chryssikos Webb, 40, of Bedford, died Sunday, December 20, 1998. A funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Ernest Tyler Wingfield
HIGH POINT— Ernest Tyler Wingfield, 90, of 201 Greensboro Road, High Point, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, 1998 at Presbyterian Home of High Point.
He was a retired railway postal service clerk. Before moving to Presbyterian Home, Mr. Wingfield was a resident of Glen Aire Retirement Community in Cary, N.C. for over four years. Prior to that he was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg. In his active years, Mr. Wingfield was dedicated to the American Legion, and the Apex Lions Club.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the Glen Aire Retirement Community auditorium, 200 W. Cornwall Drive, Cary, N.C. with the Rev. Carlton Best officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Cornelia E. Wingfield of the home, two sons; Neal E. Wingfield and wife Page of Mt. Olive, N.C., and Joseph W. Wingfield and wife Candee of High Point, N.C. Also, surviving are four beloved grandchildren; Joseph, Stella, Daniel and Kellie Wingfield.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the Glen Aire Auditorium.
Memorials may be made to Cary American Legion Post 67, Re: Boy’s State, P.O. Box 67, Cary, N.C. 27511.
Services are entrusted with Apex Funeral Directors, 511 W. Williams Street (Hwy.55) in Apex, N.C.
Deacon Calvin Elliott
Funeral services for Deacon Calvin Elliott will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. Willie Green officiating with interment in the church cemetery. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Cindy Loraine Farson
Cindy Loraine Farson of Java, 36, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at First Baptist Church Riceville. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home in Gretna.
Margaret P. Harrison
Margaret P. Harrison of Phenix died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House in charge of arrangements.
Carl Simpson Hewitt
Carl Simpson Hewitt, 79, of 1410 Broad Street, Altavista, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 in his home. He was the husband of Ruth Yount Hewitt.
Born Aug. 19, 1919 in Newton, N.C., he was a son of the late Marvin G. and Minnie Simpson Hewitt.
Carl was a graduate of Newton Conover High School and Clevenger Business College. He entered the U. S. Army July 11, 1944 and was wounded in Manheim, Germany February 27, 1945. He was a member of the 8th Division of Company A-13th Infantry as a rifleman, was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Service Star, Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and World War II Victory Medal. He was in Oliver General Hospital in Augusta, Ga. until his discharge July 9, 1948. He returned home and resumed his work with Burlington Industries. He was transferred to Altavista in 1964 and retired in 1985 after 43 years with Burlington Industries and the Klopman Division. He was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of DAV Chapter 46.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marvin Richard Hewitt and his wife Doris of Hickory, N.C.; a daughter, Sandra Dalton and her husband Cuyler Dalton of Altavista; a granddaughter, Jennifer McCarrick and her husband Chris; two great-grandchildren, William McCarrick and Maggie McCarrick, all of Hickory, N.C.; and a sister, Mary Hewitt of Newton, N.C. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 in Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Jeff Allen with military rites provided by VFW Post 4165 and DAV Chapter 46.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista.
The family suggests that those who wish to make memorials consider the Parkinson Foundation or Altavista Life Saving Crew.
Geneva Ellis Lacy
Geneva Ellis Lacy, 75, of 305 Oakridge Blvd. died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg on Sept. 20, 1923, she was a daughter of the late William Peyton Ellis, Sr. and Nellie Blanche Sheppard Ellis and was the widow of David Julius Lacy.
Mrs. Lacy was a life long member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, David Ryan Lacy and his wife Debbie; a daughter, Ellen Yvonne Fisher and her husband Gordon; a brother, W.P. Ellis, Jr. and a sister Christine Gilliam all of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Patrick Ryan Lacy, Genifer Harmon Robinson and Adam Douglas Fisher; a great-granddaughter, Samantha Robinson and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Nolan R. Crowder officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends this evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her son, 1101 Wood Road.
Nellie Osborne Murphy
Nellie Murphy, 74, of Forest, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of John Calvin Murphy.
Mrs. Murphy was born Sept. 7, 1924 in Halifax County to the late Samuel S. Osborne and the late Dorothy S. Osborne. She was a member of Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband John Calvin, she is survived by two sons, John “J.C.” Murphy, Jr. of Forest, and Bert Murphy and his wife Christy of Lynchburg; four sisters, Elizabeth Walston of St. Charles, Ill., Dorothy Osborne of Richmond, Myrtle Cassida of South Boston, and Elsie Shepherd of Glen Allen; one brother, Samuel Osborne of South Boston; two grandchildren, Laura Marie Murphy and James Calvin Murphy, both of Lynchburg. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph Osborne and Clarence Osborne.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bernard K. Bangley and the Rev. Raymond Eichler officiating. Interment will follow at the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church and other times at the home of Bert Murphy, 2704 Evergreen Road, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 in memory of Nellie Murphy.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (804)237-9424).
John Leo Quinn, Jr.
APPOMATTOX - John Leo Quinn, Jr., of Route 2, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Elizabeth Robertson Quinn.
Born in Gladstone, he was a son of the late John Leo and Nellie Tyler Quinn. He was a retired employee of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Transportation Department with 41 years of service, and he was a 32nd Degree Mason.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons; James Patrick Quinn of Richmond and Michael Leo Quinn and his wife Monica Shehan Quinn; a granddaughter Megan Virginia Quinn all of Hickory, N.C.; and a sister Laura Quinn Stowe of Madison Heights. He was preceded in death by a brother William Francis Quinn, Sr. He also leaves a devoted special care-giver Margie Calloway of Spout Spring.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Bunce with burial to follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. today.
The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. J. Mott Robertson, Jr. and the staff of Virginia Baptist Home Health Care for their support and caring for John during his illness.
Laura Mae Jennings Tucker
Laura Mae Jennings Tucker, 74, of 917 Lynch Road, Altavista died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at her home. She was the wife of Frank E. Tucker for 59 years.
Born April 22, 1924 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late William and Nannie Burnette Jennings. She was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church and worked 33 years in the Altavista Elementary School cafeteria.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, David Wayne Tucker of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet T. and Clyde C. Barbour of Mocksville, N.C.; two grandchildren, C. Edward Barbour and his wife Christine of Kensington, Md., and Brian B. Barbour and his wife Alicia of Marshall, Texas; two sisters, Lena Hancock of Lynch Station and Edna Harris of Coeburn.
She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Sam, E. C., Carroll, William, Dick, Mitchell and Tom Jennings; and one sister, Mary Taylor.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 in Union Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Jackie Carver. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.
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 who wish to make memorials consider Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Willie Brooks Turner
Willie Brooks Turner, 87, of Lynchburg died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at her home.
Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Chryssikos Webb
Alice Chryssikos Webb, 40, of Bedford died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at Bedford Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.
Lillian Gaddy White
Lillian Gaddy White, 91, formerly of Forest, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 in Lynchburg. She was the widow of Henry O. White.
Born Sept. 10, 1907 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late John R. Gaddy and Lenna Arthur Gaddy.
Mrs. White was a member of North Bedford Baptist Church of Forest.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Russell O. White and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by three sons; Murrell O. White and wife Dorothy of Marysville, Wash., F. Larry White and wife Dot, and Carey R. White and Wife Barbara all of Lynchburg; a brother, Frank N. Gaddy of Cifax; two sisters, Clarice Overstreet of Lynchburg and Alma Moon of Richmond; grandchildren, Melinda L. Sherrick and husband Dwayne, and great-grandchildren; Kristen and Kyle Sherrick, all of Suffolk.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at North Bedford Baptist Church cemetery
by the Rev. Charles L. Stinson.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the home of Larry and Dot White, 1 Range Street, Lynchburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Bedford Baptist Church, Forest.
James Carter
James Carter of 718 Church Street Departed this life on Friday evening in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
He was born in Pamplin, the son of the late Johnny and Estelle Coles Carter. He is survived by a sister; Dorothy Andrews and Husband Leroy, other relatives and friends.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home.
Bernice Ruth Dowell
Bernice Ruth Dowell, 90, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1998, at the Jefferson Park Center in Charlottesville.
Born in Barboursville, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah Dowell.
Ruth was an active member of the Lynchburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church and a retired employee of Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp.
She is survived by two sisters; Jessie Wilkerson of Tampa, Fla. and Mabel Wilkerson of Charlottesville, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, from the Mausoleum Chapel at Fort Hill Memorial Park by Pastor John Robbins.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum Chapel at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions, please consider the Lynchburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving Miss Dowell’s family.
Deacon Calvin Elliott
Deacon Calvin Elliott, of Route 1, Box 1815, Spout Spring, died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was the loving and devoted husband of Mrs. Carretta Elliott. Born in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Wyman C. and the late Mrs. Lula Leftwich Elliott.
He was a long time member of Long Mountain Baptist Church. Later, he joined Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church so that he might worship with his beloved wife. There he served as a deacon and as the church treasurer. He was a graduate of Hampton Institute. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry after 35 years of service. He was also a member of the singing Gospel Entertainers.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Ms. Hilda Elliott of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Nellie Joyner of Lynchburg; two grandsons, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. Willie Green officiating with interment in the church cemetery. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7 until 8 p.m. at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Anne Wilson Frye
Anne Wilson Frye, 80, of Westminster-Canterbury died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998. She was the wife of the late Rev. John Marshall Frye, Jr.
Mrs. Frye was born April 16, 1918 in San Francisco, Calif. to the late Captain Edward R. Wilson, USN Retired and the late Alice Baer Wilson. She was a retired school teacher, a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, The Lynchburg Art Club, and The Lynchburg Native Plant Society. She also was a member of The Lynchburg Bird Club, The AAUW, and The Lynchburg Humane Society.
She is survived by her sons; Alan Frye of Lynchburg, Richard F. Frye of Metairie, La.; a brother, Commander Richard Wilson of Annapolis, Md., and a cousin Dixie Wilson Booth of Oakland, Calif.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, 1998 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church with the Right Rev. Frank Vest, the Rev. Lloyd Lipscomb, the Right Rev. F. Neff Powell, the Rev. Kim Webster and the Rev. Louis C. Fisher, III officiating.
Interment will be in St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Va., The Lynchburg Humane Society, The National Wildlife Federation, or the Defenders of Wildlife.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg is in charge of arrangements (804-237-9424).
John Jacob (Fatback) Jones
John Jacob (Fatback) Jones, Jr. died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late John J. Jones, Sr. and the late Mrs. Virgie Collins Jones. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by a son, Elmo Garland of Gladys; two grandsons, George Garland and Tyree (T.J.) Garland, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son and daughter.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. from Trinity United Methodist Church, the Rev. Carl Hutcherson, Jr. officiating, with interment in Forest Hill Burial Park. He will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 2:15 p.m.
The family will receive friends today at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home and at other times at the residence.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Genevieve Margaret Kahler
Genevieve Margaret Kathler, 94, of Lovingston died Saturday.
Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston.
Marjorie Jeanette Lee
Marjorie J. Lee of Coleman Falls, departed this earthly home to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
She was born in Bedford County, on January 30, 1922. She was the daughter of the late John A. Lee and Ethel W. Lee. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. She was a faithful member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Coleman Falls, where she attended faithfully until her health failed.
She leaves to mourn her loss two devoted sisters; Ms. Mable B. Lee of Lynchburg and Mrs. Gloria L. Williams of Coleman Falls, two devoted nephews; Mr. Steve Lee of Sacramento, Calif. and Mr. James R. Lee of Lynchburg. Four devoted nieces; Mrs. Rosetta Hamlett and Mrs. Mona P. Brown both of Lynchburg, Mrs. Geraldine Rowlette and Ms. Nicole Rowlette both of Philadelphia, Pa. Two sisters-in-law; Mrs. Minnie Butler of Lynchburg and Mrs. Amanda Lee Eason of Sacramento, Calif. One aunt; Mrs. Mamie Lee Cooper of Salem; three special friends, Mr. William P. Watson, Mr. Eugene White and Mrs. Catherine Geiger all of Coleman Falls and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her sister Mrs. Gloria L. Williams, 1085 Short Cut Road, Coleman Falls. The funeral announcement will appear later.
Services are entrusted to the care of the Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
John Rankins
John William Rankins, 59, of Lynchburg died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Tavernia Campbell Rankins.
Mr. Rankins was born June 12, 1939 in Lynchburg, to the late Robert Rankins and the late Lillian May Childress. He was the owner and operator of Lone Jack Auto Sales until he retired.
In addition to his wife Tavernia he is survived by a daughter; Charleen Lawhorne and her husband Maynard of Forest; a son Harry Rankins and his wife Tonya of Evington; Four brothers and their wives, Robert Rankin and his wife Ann, Ernest Wade and his wife Denise both of Lynchburg, the Rev. Lluwellyn Wade and his wife Gaynell of Madison Heights, George Wade and his wife Lee of Rustburg and three wonderful grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association of Virginia, 1290 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (804-237-9424).
Lillian J. White
Lillian J. White, 91, of Lynchburg died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel in charge of arrangements.
John Taylor “Jack” Whiting
John Taylor “Jack” Whiting, 81, of 108 Lake Drive, Amherst, died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 at the Briarwood, Amherst after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
For 57 years, he was the husband of Janice Stouffer Whiting.
Born July 8, 1917 in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Rolland John “Bob” Whiting and the late Bertha Mouch Whiting. After serving as a medic during World War II on Okinawa, Jack purchased and operated the Morrowdale Creamery in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. After selling the Creamery, Jack and his family moved to Des Plaines, Ill., where he began working for the General Telephone Directory Co. After living there for eight years, he transferred to Des Moines, Iowa, where he would stay another eight years.
After being transferred to Virginia in 1970, Jack worked for three years until he was transferred to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, where he became the President of the West Indies Directory Co. While there, he trained Grand Bahama natives to sell telephone directory advertising and eventually take over the entire operation of the company.
While in Freeport, he became a Master Mason and also joined the Rotary to become President in 1975.
In 1978, Jack returned to Amherst, to happily retire, devoting himself to volunteer work with the Humane Society and the Amherst Rescue Squad Support Group. He was also a member of the Amherst Rotary Club and served on the Board of Directors of the Winton Country Club where he and his wife were members for twenty-seven years. Jack was a member of the Amherst Presbyterian Church, Amherst, where he served as Elder.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children; Sharon Whiting of Chicago, Ill., John S. Whiting and his wife, Bonnie of Tyler, Texas, Judith W. Myers of Amherst, Richard J. Whiting of Arlington, Texas, Mark D. Whiting and his wife, Alicia of Richmond, and Wendy W. Paris and her husband, Bennie of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren, Tad Myers of Amherst and Matthew Myers of Tampa, Fla., Michael Mahnke and Tim Urban, both of Chicago, Steve Whiting of Castle Rock, Colo., Stacey Foster of Flint, Texas, and Jake Paris of Lynchburg.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Kyle Otterbein.
The family will receive friends for one hour, prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m.
The family requests those who wish to make memorial contributions consider the Building Fund of Amherst Presbyterian Church, Amherst or the Amherst Rescue Squad.
Ernest Tyler Wingfield
HIGH POINT - Ernest Tyler Wingfield, 90, of 201 Greensboro Road, High Point, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, 1998 at Presbyterian Home of High Point.
He was a retired railway postal service clerk. Before moving to Presbyterian Home, Mr. Wingfield was a resident of Glen Aire Retirement Community in Cary, N.C. for over four years. Prior to that he was a lifelong resident of Lynchburg. In his active years, Mr. Wingfield was dedicated to the American Legion, and the Apex Lions Club.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at 2 p.m. in the Glen Aire Retirement Community auditorium, 200 W. Cornwall Drive, Cary, N.C. with the Rev. Carlton Best officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Cornelia E. Wingfield of the home, two sons; Neal E. Wingfield and wife Page of Mt. Olive, N.C., and Joseph W. Wingfield and wife Candee of High Point, N.C. Also, surviving are four beloved grandchildren; Joseph, Stella, Daniel and Kellie Wingfield.
The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the Glen Aire Auditorium.
Memorials may be made to Cary American Legion Post 67, Re: Boy’s State, P.O. Box 67, Cary, N.C. 27511.
Services are entrusted with Apex Funeral Directors, 511 W. Williams Street (Hwy.55) in Apex, N.C.
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