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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Ruth Bennett Chaffin
Ruth Bennett Chaffin, 91, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 9, 1907 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Dr. Richard Alfred Bennett and Gertrude West Bennett. Her husband was the late Selwyn Russell Chaffin Sr. She was a graduate of Radford College and was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Commonwealth of Virginia for 32 years, 30 of which were in Bedford County.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard B. and Joanne Chaffin, S. Russell Chaffin both of Lynchburg; a sister, Hilda Garrett, Monticello, AR.; a brother, Edwin Bennett, Bedford; two granddaughters, Christine Chaffin, Katie Chaffin both of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 in the Greenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr.
Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday and the family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford and request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church.
Ira Lee Dalton
GRETNA — Ira Lee Dalton, 92, of 2152 Paisley Road, Gretna, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Aug. 18, 1906 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Albert Lee Dalton and Rose Dove Dalton. He was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Dalton. Mr. Dalton was a retired farmer and of the Primitive Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Velma Brumfield Dalton of the residence; one son, Glenwood Dalton of Gretna; two daughters, Atha Bailey and Judy Dalton both of Gretna; two sisters, Alice Dalton and Jennie Brumfield both of Gretna; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Weatherford Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Raymond Goad and Elder Marvin Brumfield. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 2152 Paisley Road, Gretna.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, Va. 24557 or the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Alexander Gilchrist Jr.
Joseph Alexander Gilchrist Jr. died Jan. 21, 1999. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Feb. 21, 1903.
He attended the University School in Cleveland and graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1928. He joined the 1st Cleveland Cavalry in Cleveland and served in the Army in Germany in World War II, attaining the rank of Major.
He worked for many years for Sweet Briar College, beginning as Superintendent of the Farm in 1947, and becoming Director of Natural Resources in 1965. He retired in 1971 and moved to Lynchburg where he continued to serve the college in a consulting capacity.
He was an active member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church where he served as a member of the vestry; he also volunteered for the Meals on Wheels Program. He was a member of the Bob White Lodge in Lynchburg and was a life long outdoor enthusiast, he had been an active member of the Amherst Rotary Club for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lee Cox Gilchrist, whom he married in 1948, who died in 1988.
He is survived by his two daughters, Joan Cox Danzansky of Washington, D.C. and Judith L. Cox Hollohan of Arlington; three grandchildren, Michael Winston Danzansky of Washington, D.C., Katharine Cox Danzansky of Boston, Mass. and Thomas Lee Hollohan of Arlington and a nephew, Daniel Gilchrist Barnes of Hickory, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church. A private committal service will be held prior to the memorial service.
Arrangements by Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Jane Anthony Kirkpatrick
Jane Anthony Kirkpatrick, 103, of Rt. 1, Evington, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Lewis Kirkpatrick.
Born Oct. 13, 1895 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Roberta Mitchell Anthony. She was a long time member of Otterwood Presbyterian Church and retired as Post Master of the U.S. Post Office of Evington.
She is survived by a daughter, Jane Kirkpatrick Craddock of Altavista; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Lewis Kirkpatrick and two daughters, Elizabeth K. Rosser and Ruth K. Langhorne.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Otterwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Rev. Paul Beighley and Dr. J.P. Kelley.
The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Jane K. Craddock, 2205 Beverly Heights, Altavista.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Rt. 2, Box 125, Brookneal, Va. 24588 or Otterwood Presbyterian Church, Edna W. Little, Rt. 2, Box 380, Evington, Va. 24550.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
Winnie Sculthorp Kirrmann
Winnie Sculthorp Kirrmann, 82, a long time resident of Lynchburg, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in Raleigh, N.C.
She was born Jan. 11, 1917 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Edwin Samuel Sculthorp and Annie Lee Bowers Sculthorp. She retired from Howard Johnson and was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Thelma Darden Williams and her husband, Edward Bruce of Raleigh, N.C. and Barbara Darden of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Enslow Kable of New York, N.Y., Hartman Kable of Albuquerque, N.M., Moffett Kable Burgess of Seattle, Wash., Robert Hayes of Bridgeport, Conn. and Thomas Hayes of Stuart Draft; two great-grandchildren, one brother, Edwin Lee Sculthorp of Stoney Creek; four sisters, Annie S. Rideout of Newport News, Katherine Spindler of Fort Lee, N.J., Lacy Hawkins of Gasburg and Lena S. Wilkes of Bedford and a number of nieces and nephews including Ralph Wilkes of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sculthorp family cemetery
in Brunswick County.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Monroe United Methodist Church.
Whitten Monelison Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Traia Faith Kiley Laurent
Traia Faith Kiley Laurent, 82, of Lynchburg, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, went to meet her husband and her family members who led the way.
She was born June 8, 1916 in Racine, Wis., a daughter of the late William Manton Kiley and Mary Eldred Kiley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph David Laurent; two sons, John and Donald Laurent; a grandson, Stephen Laurent; a brother, Manton Kiley; two sisters, Ruth Stendahl and Alice Christophersen.
She is survived by three daughters, Marie M. Sandor of Wis., Jeanne Adele Laurent of Colo. and Judith Ann Ingeman of Ariz.; seven sons, Joseph Laurent Jr. of Wis., James Laurent of Wis., Edward Laurent of Goode, David Laurent of Calif., Mark Laurent of Texas, Dennis Laurent of Wis. and Anthony Laurent of Tenn.; a close and loving sister, Vivian Ager of Wis.; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Laurent lived in Racine and Adams-Friendship, Wis. until retirement about 20 years ago. Most recently she lived very happily with her many friends at Valley View Retirement Center. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Lynchburg. She collected porcelain birds and loved crochet, reading, crossword puzzles, bingo, humorous stories and keeping in touch with her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and all her friends at Valley View.
Private family services will be held today, Jan. 23, 1999.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Jim Harvey McMahon
AMHERST — Jim Harvey McMahon, 70, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of Anita Gaudes McMahon.
Born Nov. 4, 1928 in Gaines, N.Y., he was a son of the late Thomas James and Irene Hayes McMahon. He was a member and Deacon of the Amherst Baptist Church, a retired mechanic from the Pan American Airlines and an Air Force veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Timothy James McMahon and wife, Lisa of Richmond; one daughter, Wendy Sue McMahon, Clifton Park, N.Y.; two sisters, Audrey McMahon and Virginia Coleman both of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Tyler Niedhammer, Kacey Niedhammer and Moriah Niedhammer all of Clifton Park, N.J., Katrina McMahon and Christopher McMahon both of Richmond.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Driskill Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Amherst Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Baptist Church or the Amherst Life Saving Crew.
Billy Dale McPhetridge
Billy Dale McPhetridge, 65, of Moneta, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
Mrs. Frances Faye Osborne
Mrs. Frances Faye Osborne, 66, of South Boston, died Friday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Grove United Church of Christ. Burial in the church cemetery.
Paul Pennix
Paul Pennix of 305 Federal Street, departed this life Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at Bedford Co. Nursing Home. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Florine Hall Roberts
Florine Hall Roberts, 58, of 1806 Meadow Park Cr., Richmond and formerly of Gladys, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at his home. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
Roberta M. Sames
Roberta M. Sames passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Harry Q. Sames.
Born Dec. 6, 1936 she was a member of Whites United Methodist Church, a former member of the Boyscouts and of the Girlscouts in the Rustburg and Campbell County area, a former certified nurses aid and a former nurses aid in the Campbell County and Lynchburg area.
She is survived by one son, Thomas Glenn Sames of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Sharon Anne Blankenship and son-in-law, Dean A. Blankenship of Evington; two brothers, Richard Eddy and Norman Eddy and one sister, Donia Overby all of Pa.
To any person wishing to send flowers, the family would like to ask that a donation be made instead to the Campbell County Rescue Squad in memory of Roberta Sames.
Evelyn Brown Wooldridge
Evelyn Brown Wooldridge, 84, of Lynchburg and formerly of Forest, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in the Medical Care Center.
She was born Nov. 3, 1914 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Hugh Pleasant Brown and Martha Millner Brown. Her husband was the late Earl Wooldridge. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Vivian B. Watson, Fey B. and Charles E. Bumgarner all of Lynchburg.
Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 in the Virginia Memorial Park by the Rev. Robert Gochenour.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Rebecca Wartman Ellis
Rebecca Wartman (Reba) Ellis, 87, of Lynchburg, formerly of Blacksburg, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at the Medical Care Center in Lynchburg.
She was born in South Hill, June 17, 1911, a daughter of William B. and Carolyn Bracey Wartman. She was a member of the Rustburg Presbyterian Church. Reba was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was a past president of the school section of the Virginia Department of Education, served as librarian for the Training School of the College of William and Mary, librarian for the County of Appomattox and taught in primary schools in Lynchburg and Rustburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis of Buckingham County.
Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn Ellis VanHook; two grandchildren, Kenneth Crawford VanHook Jr. of Nashville and Shannon VanHook Harris of Raleigh, N.C. and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Rustburg Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Rustburg Presbyterian Church or St. James Episcopal Church in Roanoke.
Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
Garnette Roach Hammock
Garnette Roach Hammock, 70, of Gretna, died Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Chapel, Gretna.
Evelyn Cantrell Jones
Evelyn Cantrell Jones, 78, of Natural Bridge Station, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in the Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Jones was born in Bradshaw, W.Va. February 7, 1920, and was a daughter of the late John Sam Cantrell and Mary Payne Cantrell. She owned and operated Evelyn’s Beauty Shop for many years.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Floyd Wilson Jones of Natural Bridge Station; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl L. and Carol Horn of Glasgow; three brothers, Ed Cantrell, J.S. Cantrell, both of Lynchburg, Gene Cantrell of Silver Springs, Md.; two sisters, Bea Cantrell and Lou Cantrell, both of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Rhonda Kern of Springwood, Mark Bishop of Rockbridge Baths, Debbie Jordan of Southpoint, Ohio; great-grandson, Nathaniel Squire Kern and four other great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, from the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Billy Griffin officiating. A private family burial will be in the High Bridge Presbyterian Cemetery, Natural Bridge.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Glasgow First Aid Crew or the Glasgow Fire Department.
Veronica T. Leddy
Veronica T. Leddy, 79, of Bellport, died Jan. 17, 1999. Her husband Joseph preceded her in death in 1974.
Born Feb. 2, 1919 in Lynchburg. She was a homemaker, a member of South Country School District PTA volunteer and a lifelong member of St. Joseph the Worker RC Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Cecelia Walsh, Barbara Cacicio, Joanne Leddy; one son, Joseph Leddy, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two brothers, Walter Magri and Ralph Magri.
A Mass was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at St. Joseph the Worker RC Church, E. Patchogue. Burial was in LI National Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y.
Family visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999.
Frankie L. Mitchell
Miss Frankie L. Mitchell of East Ferry Road, Gladys, passed away January 20, 1999, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born July 20,1918, she was the daughter of the late Mary V. Mitchell and Eddie J. Mitchell Sr. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie J. Mitchell Jr. (Melvin). She was a faithful member of Gladys Weleyan Church.
She is survived by one sister, Doris M. Jefferson and her husband, Elmer E. Jefferson of Gladys; three nephews, William N. Jefferson Sr. and wife, Patricia of Gladys, Michael E. Jefferson and his wife, Rhonda of Jackson, Tenn. and James E. Mitchell and wife, Louise of Moneta. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank her devoted friends, the Booker family, Mrs. Imogene Hughes and Mrs. Tina Suddith all of Gladys, for taking care of Frankie during her illness.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel by the Rev. John Dupin. Interment to follow in the Gladys Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the residence.
Elsie Eades West
Elsie Eades West, 87, of 806 7th Street, Altavista, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 in Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of 68 years of the late Luther James West Sr.
Born Jan. 8, 1912 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Nannie Doss Eades and John Merriman Eades. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Altavista.
She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Lowman and her husband, Robert of Altavista; one son, James West and his wife, Janet of Altavista; six grandchildren, Bob Lowman and his wife, Sharon of Smith Mountain Lake, Dana Pennington and her husband, Mike of Martinsville, Stacy Wheeler and her husband, Zach of Thomasville, Ga., Scott Lowman of Asheville, N.C., Lindsey West and Joel West both of Altavista and two great-grandchildren, Derek Pennington of Collinsville and Michelle Pennington of Roanoke.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse and Bill Eades and three sisters, Nora Craig, Ida Blankenship and Annie Farmer.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Kirby Smith.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home and other times at the home of Robert and Peggy Lowman, 902 Lynch Mill Road, Altavista.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Altavista Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1, Altavista, Va. 24517.
Lewis Cleveland Wheeler Jr.
Lewis Cleveland Wheeler Jr., 43, of Montvale, passed away Wednesday. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Family visitation 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Teresa Smith Wood
Teresa Smith Wood, 82, of 5913 Hines Circle, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at Avante’ Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of Frank Jennings Wood.
Mrs. Wood was born July 28, 1916, in Lynchburg to Samuel N. Smith and Theresa Smith. Mrs. Wood was a member of Timberlake United Methodist Church and the Susanna Wesley Circle. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Selma Smith Brooks and Hilda Smith Milstead and a brother, James Garland Smith.
Mrs. Wood is survived by her very special daughter, Faye Wood Talley of Lynchburg; a grandson, Mark S. Talley and his wife, Donna, of Wake Forest, N.C. and two great-granddaughters, Danielle Talley and Jessica Talley.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. James Tongue officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the residence.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
William Alexander Abbott Sr.
William Alexander Abbott Sr. of Halifax, died Tuesday. Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Winns Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rose Reed Bell
Mrs. Rose Reed Bell of Charlotte Court House, died Saturday in Farmville.
She is survived by two sister, Mrs. Mary Nash of Charlotte Court House and Mrs. Helen Spencer of Hopewell; two brothers, Willie Wilson Reed of Baltimore, Md. and Herbert Hoover Reed of Charlotte Court House and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Beautiful Plain Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House with interment in the Union Cemetery.
Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House is in charge of arrangements.
Ethel Mae Jennings Cook
Ethel Mae Jennings Cook of Nathalie, died Tuesday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Ellis Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
E. Donald Fuerst
E. Donald Fuerst, 78, of Smith Mountain Lake, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, 586-3443.
Merrill Howard Grubbs
Merrill Howard Grubbs of Lynchburg, died January 19, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Alma Lancaster Grubbs for fifty years.
He was born November 20, 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Howard L. and Florence B. Grubbs. An alumnus of Maryville College, he was a Presbyterian missionary, serving for thirty years as a hospital administrator in South Korea and Lesotho, Africa. Since retiring in Lynchburg, he had been an active member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his wife, Alma, and five children: Jeff Grubbs and his wife Gloria of Lynchburg; Cyndi Viemeister and her husband Peter (son Ben) of Bedford; Scott Grubbs and his wife Sarah (children Jonathan, Beth and Daniel) of Greer, SC; Tim Grubbs Lowly and his wife Sherrie (daughter Temma) of Chicago, IL; and Amy Moore and her husband Bill (daughters Rachel and Naomi) of Lynchburg.
In addition, he is survived by brother Owen Grubbs and his wife Marcia of Chambersburg, PA; sister Doris Timmerman and her husband Harold of Sun City, AZ; and brother David Grubbs and his wife Sue of Murfreesboro, TN.
A family visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Cheatham Room at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 2424 Rivermont Ave.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 2424 Rivermont Ave.
The body will be donated for medical research. A memorial marker will be placed in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Rivermont Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 2424 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503; or Jubilee Family Center, 1117 Virginia St., Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Patrick Bradley Johnston
Patrick Bradley Johnston, 15, of Evansville, Ind., died early Saturday morning, Jan. 16, 1999. He was riding in a truck driven by a fellow classmate, Jeremy Alexander Clouse, 17, of Evansville, Ind. who also died from injuries suffered in the accident. Patrick attended the Crossroads Christian Church and was a member of the West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are his parents, Vicki B. and Michael J. Kelly of Evansville; his grandparents, Claudia O. Bradley of Lynchburg and Joan and Robert Kelly of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; two sisters, Mary and Christina Kelly both of Evansville and a brother, William Johnston of Charleston, S.C.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4200 Epworth Road, Newburgh, Ind. 47630, the Revs. Kevin Maxey and Phil Heller officiated. The body was cremated.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Harrison High School Music Department (211 Fielding Road, Evansville, Ind. 47715) or the West Lynchburg Baptist Church in Lynchburg.
James Stuart Gordon Lane Jr.
James Stuart Gordon Lane Jr., 58, of Madison Heights, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Edith Fitzgerald Lane.
Born in Charlottesville, July 16, 1940, he was a son of Elsie Gardner Lane and the late James Stuart Gordon Lane Sr. He was an independent mobile home mover.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Timothy W. Lane of Spotsylvania and Thomas W. Lane of Madison Heights; one daughter, Carol Marie Lane of Madison Heights; three brothers, Fred D. Lane of Gum Springs, Grady L. Lane of Glen Allen, Aubry Lane of Fairfax; eight sisters, Phyllis L. Marrs of Ruckersville, Catherine L. Heatwole of Apple Valley, Minn., Jeannie Taylor of Lovingston, Diane Hall of Lynchburg, Kay Stone of Goochland, Jo Ann Burton of Lynchburg, Frances Milton of Richmond and Shirley Fleshman of Glen Allen; two grandchildren, Sarah (Sydney) Lane and Stuart (Whitney) Lane and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Roy Burchette. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The family request memorial contributions be made to Monelison Rescue Squad.
Frankie Lee Mitchell
Frankie Lee Mitchell of Gladys, died Jan. 20, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.
Carol Ann Williams Moore
Carol Ann Williams Moore, 57, of Rt. 3, Rustburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999. She was the wife of Aubrey M. Moore.
She was born April 13, 1941 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late Elmo O. Williams and Martha Ponton Williams Carter. She was an employee of Central Virginia Training Center.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Aubrey M. “Doole Bug” Moore Jr. of Rustburg; two daughters, Audrey M. Myers of Rustburg and April M. Moore of Lynchburg; one brother, Troy Williams of Hurt; three sisters, Patricia Campbell of Lynchburg, Leslie Ward of Concord and Lisa McCall of Dry Fork, five grandchildren and two nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Charlie E. Spencer. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Sister Michael Nolan
Sister Michael Nolan, G.N.S.H. of Huddleston, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Resurrection Catholic Church followed by interment in the Parish Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
Kallie Lee Overstreet
Kallie Lee Overstreet, 53, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of Betty Overstreet.
Mr. Overstreet was born March 10, 1945 in Evington to Daniel Stevens Overstreet and Janie Witt Overstreet. Mr. Overstreet was the owner and operator of Overstreet Septic Service and was in the business for 33 years. He was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, his sons and daughters, Brian Kallie Overstreet, Vickie Overstreet Litten, Patricia Mae Overstreet and Tommy Lee Overstreet; two sons-in-law, David Litten and Chris Wendt; three brothers, Mike Overstreet, Daniel Overstreet and Dean Overstreet; eight sisters, Arlene Logwood, Mattie Ashlock, Liz Keatts, Alice Summer, Phyllis George, Martha Phillips, Gloria Hall and Mary Powers; three grandchildren, Charlie Litten, Kelly Litten and Sarah Campbell.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel by the Rev. Scott Dean and the Rev. Steve Hundley officiating. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of Larry Campbell, 16449 Leesville Road and also at Gloria and Ralph Hall’s residence in Evington.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Cassie Smith Rafferty
Cassie Smith Rafferty, 94, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at Heritage Hall in Charlottesville. She was the wife of the late William A. Rafferty.
Mrs. Rafferty was born Oct. 25, 1904 in Lynchburg to the late George Smith and the late Mary C. Smith. She was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her son, Ronald C. Rafferty and his wife, Doris of Lakeland, Fla.; two sisters, Gertrude Nichols and Daisy Wood both of Lynchburg; two brothers, George Smith of Lynchburg and Claude Smith of Roanoke; a daughter-in-law, Carol Rafferty of Rustburg, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Michael Lee Rafferty; a grandson, Michael Lee Rafferty Jr.; two sisters, Virginia Powell, Beulah Wooldridge and a brother, Herbert Smith.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Obenchain officiating. Friends are encouraged to view at the funeral home or visit with family at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2686, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Howell A. Robinson Sr.
Howell A. Robinson Sr., 83, of 512 Dawnridge Drive, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Juliet Adams Robinson and was retired from the H.A. Robinson Peanut Company.
He was born in Roanoke, Sept. 12, 1915 to the late James E. and Glenna Dillard Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church and was a graduate of the University of Virginia.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and a daughter, Howell A. Robinson Jr. of Sunset Beach, N.C., Juliet R. Franklin of Manassas, Joseph A. Robinson of Forest, R. Camillus Robinson of Lynchburg, Samuel Clay Robinson of Springfield; a sister, Glenna Smith of Lynchburg, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A private memorial will be held in St. Stephens Church by the Rev. Alan R. McClean.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Campbell County Rescue Squad or to the St. Stephens Episcopal Church Building Fund.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Reginald R. Spradlin
SPOUT SPRING — Reginald Riley Spradlin, 72, of Route 1, died Tuesday night, Jan. 19, 1999 of cancer in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Reggie was born in Lynchburg, Dec. 21, 1926, a son of James Henry Spradlin of Spout Spring and the late Mary Roakes Spradlin. He was a member of Bethlchem United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and served on many other committees, a Charter Member of the Concord Rescue Squad serving on the Board of Directors, as president and on other positions, lifetime member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, served on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association, Piedmont Division, a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Babcock & Wilcox.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Katherine Elder Spradlin; two sons, Larry Kent Spradlin and his wife, Becky and Kenneth Wayne Spradlin; three grandchildren, Margaret Catherine Spradlin, Joshua Kent Spradlin and Regina Massie Perrow; one great-grandson, David Wayne Perrow and a brother, Thomas G. Spradlin and his wife, Nora.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Henry Spradlin Jr.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Bart Weakley and the Rev. Gene Larkin. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Concord Rescue Squad, Concord Fire Department or Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Concord.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Lewis Cleveland Wheeler Jr.
Lewis Cleveland Wheeler Jr., 43, of Montvale, passed away Wednesday. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Ethel Lavonia Arthur
Ethel Lavonia Arthur, 77, formerly of Richmond, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the wife of the late Maynard E. Arthur.
She was born Sept. 7, 1921 in Lynchburg, the daughter of the late John T. Durham and Almira Thomas Durham.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra A. Witt and three brothers, Arthur B., Ernest G. and John Elbert Durham.
She is survived by one son, Alan D. Arthur and his wife, Suka; two grandchildren, John Maynard Arthur and Christin Arthur of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Robert G. “Doris” Martin of Lynchburg and one brother, Wilburn R. Durham of Fort Worth, Texas.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Dr. Kenneth B. Bryan.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Martin, 102 Oakhaven Drive.
Mildred M. Barrett
Mildred Lucille M. Barrett, 96, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 at our Lady of Peace.
She was born in 1902 in New Albany, Ind., but grew up in Lynchburg from the age of 3. She attended Dickenson College and dedicated her life to helping others including “Meals on Wheels’, Church Ingathering, Head Start and volunteered at the Lynchburg Training School for many years. She was a very active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynchburg and Church of our Saviour in Charlottesville. Mildred received the award for the Mother of the Year for volunteer service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton A. Barrett; a son, Carlton A. Barrett Jr. and a brother, Herbert Leland Mix.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Baldwin of Charlottesville; a son, Henry Shaw Barrett II of Corinth, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Judy Baldwin Kenter, William Gregory Baldwin, Kathleen Baldwin Pinnix, Susan Baldwin Slaw, Carol Barrett Lewin, Mary Lee Barrett Peksa, Carlton A. Barrett III and Henry Shaw Barrett III and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mildred will be remembered at a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at the Rock Chapel at Church of Our Saviour, 1165 E. Rio Road (the corner of E. Rio Road and Huntington Road).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Church of Our Saviour, 1165 E. Rio Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Guy Edward Crawford Jr.
Guy Edward Crawford Jr., 73, of Forest, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Faye Cole Crawford.
Guy was born Dec. 3, 1925 in Charlottesville, the son of the late Guy Edward Crawford Sr. and the late Virginia Armstrong Crawford. He was a member of Amelon United Methodist Church. He was a dispatcher for 42 years in the trucking industry retiring in 1982 from Hemingway Transport.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven Glenn and Marie Crawford of Richmond; a daughter, Leigh Anderson Harlow of Lovingston and a step-son, Christopher Anderson of Monroe; six grandchildren, Steven G. Crawford II, Brooke E. Crawford, Hunter Harlow, Courtney Harlow, Jon Russell Crawford and Cody Harlow; two great-grandchildren, Paitin and Natalie Crawford; two sisters, Aeleene Mayberry (Elmo) and Mary Ann Paris (Pete); one brother, Harry (Buddy) Crawford (Linda) and one sister-in-law, Peggy Crawford.
He was predeceased by one brother, Wendell Crawford.
Guy lived a full life, filled with his devotion to family, his love for the outdoors and his constant pursuit of knowledge. His greatest gift was the integrity he inspired in each of us.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bayley’s Chapel Cemetery on Dixie Airport Road with the Rev. John Campbell, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston, officiating. A procession will leave from Whitten Timberlake Chapel at 10:15 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make memorial contributions, please consider Amelon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 739, Madison Heights, Va. 24572.
Pauline Cox East
Pauline Cox East, 89, of Danville, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Roman Eagle Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Lee East.
Born in Lynchburg, Oct. 29, 1909, she was the daughter of the late David J. Cox and the late Ada Belle Adkins Cox. Mrs. East was a retired supervisor for C&P Telephone Company. She was a member of Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara E. Triplett.
Mrs. East is survived by one son, Robert Lee East of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; two brothers, Douglas Cox of Murfreesboro, N.C. and Russell Cox of Roanoke; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Fort Hill Memorial Park by Dr. James E. Baucom Jr.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
The family request memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, 203 9th Street, Lynchburg, Va.
Deacon William Henry Eubanks Jr.
Deacon William Henry Eubanks Jr. of 1007 Shiloh Church Road, Nathalie, formerly of Drakes Branch, died Jan. 16, 1999 in South Boston.
Mr. Eubanks is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice C.J. (Noby) Eubanks of the home; a step-daughter, Almarie Jones of Somerdale, N.J.; two step-sons, Robert Jennings of Atglen, Pa. and Alphonso Jennings of Richmond, Calif.; nine step-grandchildren, his step-mother, Mrs. Sarah Eubanks; a step-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Keysville; one aunt, Miss Catherine Eubanks of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Marjorie Eubanks of Drakes Branch; six nieces, Mrs. Sylvia E. Fertig and Mrs. Charlotte Davis both of Brooklyn, N.Y., Miss Edwina Eubanks, Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Mable E. Scott of Danville and Mrs. Jerome Eubanks of Brooklyn, N.Y.; five nephews, Roscoe Eubanks Sr. and Hezekiah Eubanks Jr. of Drakes Branch, Leroy Eubanks of Clover, Isaac Eubanks of Petersburg and Kermit Eubanks of Brooklyn, N.Y.; seven sisters-in-law, Mrs. Willie Wynne and Mrs. Nancy Reed of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Clara Jennings of Nathalie, Mrs. Ada Veney and Mrs. Mabel Hawkins of Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. James Jackson of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Mary A. Crews of Philadelphia, Pa.; three brothers-in-law, Robert Crews and Hampton Crews of Philadelphia, Pa. and Charlie Lou Watkins of Las Vegas, Nevada; two devoted friends, Mrs. Lois Mayo and Mrs. Vivian Forrest and numerous Christian friends.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Nathalie.
Viewing will take place Saturday at the church from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Funeral services will commence at 1 p.m. at New Shiloh Baptist Church with interment to follow at the St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch with Masonic and military rites.
Final rites entrusted to the Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal.
E. Donald Fuerst
E. Donald Fuerst, 78, of Smith Mountain Lake and Sarasota, Fla., died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999.
He was born Nov. 24, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Earl Fuerst and Marie Vogel Fuerst. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Wilson Fuerst. A pioneer of the independent life brokerage business, he founded his agency, Special Risk Underwriter, Inc. in 1955 in Pittsburgh and later opened offices in Fla. in 1962. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., past president of the Broward County Life Underwriters Association, past Commodore of the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, past president of the Florida Blue Gavel Association, a current member of the Halifax River Yacht Club and was a Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Whitney Fuerst; two sons, David D. Fuerst and wife, Mona, Douglas P. Fuerst and wife, Patty all of Lighthouse Point, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellen, Travis and Matthew Fuerst; a step daughter, Maggie Franklin and husband, Earl, Greensboro, N.C.; two step sons, Buddy Driskill and wife, Sandy, Evington, Randy Driskill and wife, Shari, Pleasant View; step grandchildren, Scott Franklin, Lindsay Franklin, Jason Driskill, Allison Driskill, Neil Driskill and Jill Cooke.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Payne officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are being handled by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Merrill Howard Grubbs
Merrill Howard Grubbs of Lynchburg, died January 19, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Alma Lancaster Grubbs for fifty years.
He was born November 20, 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Howard L. and Florence B. Grubbs. An alumnus of Maryville College, he was a Presbyterian missionary, serving for thirty years as a hospital administrator in South Korea and Lesotho, Africa. Since retiring in Lynchburg, he had been an active member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his wife, Alma, and five children: Jeff Grubbs and his wife Gloria of Lynchburg; Cyndi Viemeister and her husband Peter (son Ben) of Bedford; Scott Grubbs and his wife Sarah (children Jonathan, Beth and Daniel) of Greer, SC; Tim Grubbs Lowly and his wife Sherrie (daughter Temma) of Chicago, IL; and Amy Moore and her husband Bill (daughters Rachel and Naomi) of Lynchburg.
In addition, he is survived by brother Owen Grubbs and his wife Marcia of Chambersburg, PA; sister Doris Timmerman and her husband Harold of Sun City, AZ; and brother David Grubbs and his wife Sue of Murfreesboro, TN.
A family visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Cheatham Room at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 2424 Rivermont Ave.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 2424 Rivermont Ave.
The body will be donated for medical research. A memorial marker will be placed in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Rivermont Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 2424 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503; or Jubilee Family Center, 1117 Virginia St., Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Wilbert C. Hancock
Wilbert C. Hancock of Brookneal, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mr. Hancock is survived by four children, Barbara Hancock, Florence Broggin and Wilbert Hancock Jr. all of Brookneal and Calvin Hancock of Phenix; one sister, Elizabeth Adams of Gladys; one brother, Willie Hancock of Brookneal; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive family and friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel in Brookneal.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Nazareth Baptist Church in Brookneal with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Joseph Royal Humbles
Joseph Royal Humbles, 88, of 1201 Long Meadows Drive, Apt. J-3, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 in Salem.
Born Jan. 28, 1910, he was the son of the late Mebia Humbles. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Florence Humbles.
A friend, George Cobbins of Md., survives him.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery.
The family will assemble at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Mitchell Wayne “Boy” Johns
Mitchell Wayne “Boy” Johns, 47, of 950 Cabell Street, went to his heavenly home at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born Dec. 30, 1951 in Amherst County, the son of Virgie Hamilton Johns and the late Lemon Wiley Johns. He was a former employee of Crown Cork & Seal Co. and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew L. Johns.
In addition to his loving mother, he is survived by five brothers, Leonard W. Johns of Amherst, Warren E. Johns, Dewey L. Johns and his wife, Elise of Lynchburg, Donald R. Johns and his wife, Sheryl of Evington and Brent E. Johns of Lynchburg; four sisters, Arlene J. Staples and her husband, John of Rustburg, Bonnie J. Hicks and her husband, Clarence and Lorene A. Johns of Amherst and Thelma J. Ashley and her husband, Roy of Lynchburg; six nieces and 14 nephews and many special friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Charlie Harbin. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.
Mrs. Louise Jones
Mrs. Louise Jones of N.Y., formerly of Amherst, departed this life Jan. 17, 1999.
She leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Marie Cappella of Amherst and Julia Braxton of N.Y. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Christian Aide Cemetery with the Rev. Lewis Jones officiating.
Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst in charge of arrangements.
Robert Cowling Keeler
Robert Cowling Keeler, 87, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford.
Clarence Ray Kirby
Clarence Ray Kirby, infant son of Chaisty Lynn Kirby of Altavista, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999. Arrangements by Updike Funeral
Home, Huddleston.
Sister Michael
Sister Michael of the Sacred Heart Nolan, G.N.S.H., died Jan. 18, 1999 in Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital.
Born Mary Phyllis Nolan, March 5, 1930 in Lackawanna, N.Y., daughter of Ralph W. Noland and Mary Geraldine (nee Way) Nolan. Sister’s immediate family consists of Michael Nolan and family of Denver, Colo. and Peter and Karen Nolan and family of Glenview, Ill. Sister Michael graduated from D’Youville College, Buffalo, N.Y. and earned her Masters Degree at Villanova University in Pa. She served in the Education Ministry in Buffalo, Eden and Depew, N.Y., Mahanoy City, King of Prussia and Philadelphia, Pa., Atlanta, Ga., Roanoke Catholic School and St. Andrews Parish, Roanoke. For the past six years, Sister Michael served as Pastoral Associate at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grey Nun Retirement Fund.
The viewing will be held from 7-9 p.m. today, Jan. 20, 1999 at Resurrection Church.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 followed by interment in the Parish Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Mrs. Sarah Kiser Morris
Mrs. Sarah Kiser Morris of Richmond, departed this life Jan. 18, 1999.
She leaves to cherish her memories six daughters, Annie B. Jones and Sally Higginbotham of Amherst, Patricia Adams of Richmond, Rosa Mingo of Washington, D.C., Betty Morris and Helen Reid both of N.Y.; one brother, Amos Kiser Jr. of Amherst; two sisters, Beatrice Kiser and Marie Robinson of Washington, D.C. and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, 162 Depot Street, Amherst.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenwood Morgan officiating. Her remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Smith-Rose family cemetery.
M.L. Winfree directing.
Kallie Lee Overstreet
Kallie Lee Overstreet, 53, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at his residence. He was the husband of Betty Overstreet.
Mr. Overstreet was born March 10, 1945 in Evington to Daniel Stevens Overstreet and Janie Witt Overstreet. Mr. Overstreet was the owner and operator of Overstreet Septic Service and was in the business for 33 years. He was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, his sons and daughters, Brian Kallie Overstreet, Vickie Overstreet Litten, Patricia Mae Overstreet and Tommy Lee Overstreet; two sons-in-law, David Litten and Chris Wendt; three brothers, Mike Overstreet, Daniel Overstreet and Dean Overstreet; seven sisters, Arlene Logwood, Mattie Ashlock, Liz Keatts, Alice Summer, Phyllis George, Martha Phillips and Gloria Hall; three grandchildren, Charlie Litten, Kelly Litten and Sarah Campbell.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel by the Rev. Scott Dean and the Rev. Steve Hundley officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Larry Campbell, 16449 Leesville Road.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jean W. Taylor
Jean W. Taylor formerly of Lynchburg, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Fair Oaks Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Taylor Sr.
She was the loving mother of George H. Taylor Jr., Diane Cahill and the late Michael A. Taylor, devoted grandmother of five and great-grandmother of one.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Everly Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to American Diabetes Association.
John Dale Tyner
A memorial service for John Dale Tyner will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Johns Episcopal Church by the Rev. Frank G. Dunn, rector and the Rev. Candace Shultis of Washington, D.C.
Leslie Wayne White
Leslie Wayne White, 34, of Thaxton, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 1999.
He was born Sept. 2, 1964 in Bedford County, a son of Robert E. White Sr. of Roanoke and Ann Kidd White of Thaxton. He was an employee of Northside Supply with 17 years service.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Brandon Wayne White, Moneta, Wesley White, Bedford; a daughter, Sara White, Bedford and a brother, Bob White, Bedford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford by the Rev. Ray Lyons and the Rev. Steve Reaves. Interment will follow in the Holy Land USA Cemetery.
Friends may call after noon today and the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home, Bedford.
Harry Samuel Winfrey Jr.
NEWPORT NEWS — Harry Samuel “Sam” Winfrey Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999. He was born in Roanoke in 1923, graduated in 1940 from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem and had been a resident of Newport News since the early 1940s. He also served in the U.S. Navy on an LST # 973 in the South Pacific during World War II.
Sam is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Kelley Winfrey; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one loving aunt, Alma Winfrey of Roanoke.
Funeral services were conducted Jan. 14, 1999 at North Riverside Baptist Church and burial services followed in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Arrangements were handled by Weymouth Funeral Home.
Samuel Watts Burford
Samuel Watts Burford, 81, of Monroe, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at his home. He was the husband of Lorena Satterfield Burford for 43 years.
Mr. Burford was born Oct. 13, 1917 in Amherst County to the late Russell Burford and the late Zada Watts Burford. He was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church and a WWII Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James David and Allison Burford of Anitoch, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen B. and Mike Altman of Monroe; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Jim Carnley of Goode; a brother, Robert Burford of Monroe; a sister, Ossie B. Carter of Amherst, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Bartee officiating. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make memorial contributions please consider Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24503.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Pauline Cox East
Pauline Cox East, 89, of Danville, died Jan. 18, 1999. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mitchell Wayne “Boy” Johns
Mitchell Wayne “Boy” Johns, 47, of 950 Cabell Street, went to his heavenly home at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
He was born Dec. 30, 1951 in Amherst County, the son of Virginia Hamilton Johns and the late Lemon Wiley Johns. He was a former employee of Crown Cork & Seal Co. and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew L. Johns.
In addition to his loving mother, he is survived by five brothers, Leonard W. Johns of Amherst, Warren E. Johns, Dewey L. Johns and his wife, Elise of Lynchburg, Donald R. Johns and his wife, Sheryl of Evington and Brent E. Johns of Lynchburg; four sisters, Arlene J. Staples and her husband, John of Rustburg, Bonnie J. Hicks and her husband, Clarence and Lorene A. Johns of Amherst and Thelma J. Ashley and her husband, Roy of Lynchburg; six nieces and 14 nephews and many special friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Charlie Harbin. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Charles Edward Keck
Charles Edward Keck, 84, of Bedford, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford 586-3443.
Allen Andrew “Mutt” Martin
Allen Andrew “Mutt” Martin, 81, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane Watts Martin.
He was born Feb. 3, 1917 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Andrew Gaston Martin and Cora Dunkley Martin. He retired from Illinois Tool Works, a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Leawood Baptist Church.
He is survived by four sons, Allen Craig Martin and his wife, Pam, Danny “Joey” Martin and his wife, Debbie, Ronald Jay Martin and Pam and Donald Ray Martin and his wife, Lora; one brother, Lloyd B. Martin all of Lynchburg, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his son, Joey, 2126 Westerly Drive.
The family suggests memorials be made to Leawood Baptist Church.
Sallie McKinney Miller
Sallie McKinney Miller, 100, of Scottsburg, died Monday. Graveside service 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sarah Kiser Morris
Sarah Kiser Morris of 613 Main Street, Amherst, departed this life Jan. 18, 1999 in Richmond. Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst. Complete notice will appear later.
Marguerite B. Nettles
Marguerite B. Nettles, 84, passed away Jan. 16, 1999 at Park Medical. Member and past officer of Bexley Civic Improvement Association.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph and daughter, Nancy.
Survived by sons, Ralph (Cherie) Nettles of Tucson, Ariz., James (Elizabeth) Nettles of Richmond; daughter, Jane (Jeff) Denhardt of Marysville, Ohio; grandchildren, Brian (Dawn) Nettles, Christopher and Chelsea Jablonski; great-granddaughters, Amanda and Kaitlyn Jablonski; brother, Aubrey (Alice) Burnette of Lynchburg.
Friends may call at Woodyard East Chapel, 2300 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Galen Work officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.
Sister Michael Nolan
Sister Michael Nolan, G.N.S.H. of Huddleston, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Luther James Powell
Luther James Powell, 88, of Halifax, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dan River Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery.
Carrington Horsley “Bud” Proffitt
AMHERST — Carrington Horsley “Bud” Proffitt, 83, of Amherst, died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 17, 1999 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born Nov. 9, 1915 in Nelson County, he was a son of the late John Fletcher Proffitt and Verdie Tyree Proffitt. He was a retired employee of the Alexandria Dairy, a World War II Army veteran and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston.
He is survived by his brother, James Riley Proffitt of Lovingston; his sister, Mary P. Walker of Port Charlotte, Fla. and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Estelle P. Clark and Dora P. Hodges along with three brothers, John Morris Proffitt, Mell Proffitt and Irvin Proffitt.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating. Interment in Mt. View Cemetery in Lovingston.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and all other times at the residence of his brother, James Riley Proffitt.
Mary Lucille Thacker
Mary Lucille Thacker, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999 at Camelot Hall where she resided.
born June 17, 1918 in Amherst County, she was a daughter of Samuel J. and Rose Arrington Thacker.
Survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Allen Young; two granddaughters and their families, Allena and David Tarvin, Krista and Brad Moore; and one grandson, Spencer Young; two great-grandchildren, Dillon and Delanie Tarvin; two sisters-in-law, Eva Thacker and Virginia Thacker; two nieces and three nephews and an extended loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Poplar United Methodist Church, Rt. 60 East, Amherst.
Agnes E. Adams
Agnes Ernestine Adams died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in Appomattox.
She is survived by eight children, Thomas H. Dennis, Jr. and Willie A Adams, of Alexandria, Delores A Scott of Red House, Barbara J. Paige of Richmond, Shirlie M. Adams of Concord, SSG Larry H. Adams, Seoul, Korea, Aileen Ferguson of Evergreen, and Leon E. Adams of Madisonville; three sisters, Vernell McCallo of Raleigh, N. C., Jean Barclift of Jamaica, N.Y., and Irene Siley of Queens Village, N.Y.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Red House with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4-5 p.m. at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home, Charlotte Court House.
Rose Bell
Rose Bell of Charlotte Court House died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 in Farmville. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Jeffress Funeral Home of Charlotte Court House.
Teresa N. Blake
Teresa N. Blake passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 in Oakwood Manor, Bedford.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (Body Camp Community), Bedford County.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Monday evening Jan. 18, 1999 at the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.
Flem Jones Cash
Flem Jones Cash departed this life on Jan. 15, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
A lifelong patient at Lynchburg Training School, he was born in Amherst County on Feb. 20, 1964. He was a son of Delphi Cash Jones and the late Flem Jones.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by seven brothers, Junior Jones and Lesley Jones, both of Newark, N. J., Robert Jones of New Jersey, Sherwood Cash, Arrington, Melvin Cash of Forest, William Edward Jones, Amherst, and Ronald Lee Cash, Madison Heights; three sisters, Rose Mae Sandidge and Brenda Jackson, both of Amherst and Gladine Canado, Arrington.
A funeral service will be conducted Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Lewis Sandidge at Piney River Funeral Home with burial in St. Mary Baptist Church cemetery.
Arrangements by Piney River Funeral Home.
Jessie Turner Coleman
Jessie Turner Coleman of Dover, Del., departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999. She was 51.
Jessie was born in Bedford, Aug. 27, 1947 to the late Theodore and Cora Turner. She was preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Turner. She was an employee of the Dover Air Force Base Commissary.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard Coleman of Dover, Del.; a son, Calvin Coleman and daughter-in-law, Tina Coleman of San Clemente, Calif.; daughter, Rhonda Coleman of Dover, Del.; three sisters, Rachel Bobien of Cherry Hill, N.J., Laura Alexander of Huddleston Mamie Lee of Huddleston; six brothers, Curtis Turner of Evington, Jack Turner of Leesburg, Fla., Onnie Turner of Evington, Robert Turner of Hampton, Rufus Turner of Hampton, George Turner of Huddleston; two grandchildren, Djavan Coleman of San Clemente, Calif. and Malik Coleman-Hayes of Dover, Del.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, at Shiloh Baptist Church, Lynch Station.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Delaware Hospice Central Division, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Del. 19901.
Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover, Del.
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