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Carolyn “Susie” Burke
Carolyn “Susie” Burke, 39, of 510 Hillside Court, died Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at her home. She is survived by two sons, William Johns and Christopher Carrico; one daughter, Rhonda Carrico; one grandchild, Tasne Johns and her beloved mother, Hattie Bruce, all of Lynchburg. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Old City Cemetery, Fourth and Taylor Street, by Pastor Dennis Wade. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Geraldine Clark
Funeral services for Ms. Geraldine Clark of Nathalie will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Millstone Baptist Church in Nathalie with interment in the church cemetery. Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal is in charge of arrangements.

Andrew Preston Coleman
Deacon Andrew Preston Coleman departed this life Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in the Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born July 12, 1911 in Amherst, to the late Willie Andrew Coleman and the late Sally Gardner Coleman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ellis Coleman; a daughter, Margaret Coleman Mannon; a sister, Edna Coleman; four brothers, Thomas, David, Esmond and Arthur Coleman; two grandchildren, Jamale L. Coleman and Shirley E. Coleman. He was a faithful and loyal member of the Ivy Hill Baptist Church, Naola, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He also served in the United States Army. He leaves to cherish his memory four sons, Willie A. Coleman of Concord, Raymond L. Coleman, Robert L. Coleman and Gilbert D. Coleman all of Naola; four daughters, Shirley E. Coleman and Emma C. McCray both of Naola, Gearldine E. Coleman and Mary C. Harris both of Lynchburg; one brother, Jesse H. Coleman of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mary L. Burton of Lynchburg, Emma C. Russell of Madison Heights, Virginia and Sally F. Burford of Washington, D.C.; two sons-in-law, Preston L. McCray and Mike Harris Sr.; four daughters-in-law, Mary B. Coleman, Gracie B. Coleman, Roberta C. Coleman and Cheryl H. Coleman, 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, Laurie R. Coleman, Rebecca D. Ellis and Alberta B. Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Ivy Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. M.D. Mays officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and assemble at the residence, Rt. 2, Box 3336-B, Monroe. Community Funeral Home directing.

Ruth Noell Hall
Mrs. Ruth Noell Hall of 2484 Hurricane Drive, Bedford, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at her residence. She was born in Bedford County February 24, 1924 to the late Frank Noell and Annie Noell Rixey. She was the wife of Wilma N. Hall. She joined the Popular Spring Baptist Church at an early age where she served as a Deaconess and vice president of the Missionary Circle. She was preceded in death by sisters, Vea Spinner, Sodonia Noell, Eugenia Rucker, Emma Cheatwood and Classie Wright. In addition to her devoted husband, she leaves to cherish her memories six children, Claudine H. Spinner and husband, Leroy of Dale City, Wilmer A. Hall and wife, Mattie of Bedford, Hortense H. Rixey and husband, Lewis of Oxen, Md., James H. Hall of Temple Hill, Md., Geraldine H. Spinner and husband, Joseph of Bedford, Norwood L. Hall of Bedford, Teresa H. Sutton and husband, Daryl of Dale City; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Haynes of Goode, Mrs. Beulah Anderson and husband, James of Forest and Mrs. Annie A. Noell of Lynchburg; one brother, Lawrence (John) O. Noell and wife, Margaret of Forest and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Poplar Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Brown, officiating. Interment will be in the Noell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence and family and friends will assemble at the church. Community Funeral Home directing.

Rosa Chambers Johnson
Rosa Chambers Johnson of 2224 Duke Street, departed this life Thursday in the Medical Care Center. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.

Josephine Agee Kirkwood
Josephine Agee Kirkwood, 90, of Bedford, died, Jan. 23, 1999. Funeral services, 11 a.m. today, Thaxton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Dr. Josephine Humbles Kyle
Dr. Josephine Humbles Kyle died Wednesday. Graveside services, 10 a.m. Sunday at Humbles Family Cemetery. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home. 846-1337.

Bernice Fletcher Lee
Mrs. Bernice Fletcher Lee of 518 Turkey Mountain Road, departed this life Jan. 29. Her remains rest at Winfree-Wright Funeral Service, Amherst. Complete notice to appear later.

George Burnelle May
George Burnelle May, 72, of 14 Greenwell Ct., died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Roanoke on Nov. 23, 1926, he was the husband of Thelma G. May and a son of the late Everette Charles May and Willie Clara Reynolds May. Mr. May was a Navy veteran of WWII, a retired brick mason and a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jackie May Wilson and her husband, Al of Gladys; two sons, Jerry W. May and his wife, Linda and Larry F. May and his wife, Sharon both of Forest; a brother, Darden May of Bedford; two sisters, Violet May Jenkins of Roanoke and Arlene May Witt of Forest; six grandchildren, Kim Hayes, Wes Wilson, Kristy Wilson, Korey May, Kolby May and Kortlyn May; four great-grandchildren, Clinton Hayes, Ryan Hayes, Ian Hayes and Samantha Wilson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank L. May. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Timber Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. David W. Roland officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the home of his son, Jerry, 1263 Charmin Dr., Forest.

Mildred Brumfield Montgomery
Mildred Brumfield Montgomery died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 at Camelot Hall. She was the wife of Samuel Paxton Montgomery. Mrs. Montgomery was born Aug. 7, 1914 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Bunyan Byrd Brumfield and Sarah Anne Caldwell Brumfield. She was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, J. Robert Montgomery and his wife, Catharine; a daughter, Susan Douthat and her husband, David and grandchildren, J. Robert Montgomery Jr. and his wife, Skye, Paige Montgomery and Robert McDaniel. She is also survived by a step-granddaughter, Michelle Kidd and her son, Colby and two great-grandchildren, Sabina and Darienne Montgomery. She also leaves behind a devoted caregiver, Kathy Jerina. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. John Pickett. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Virginia.

Virginia Organ
Virginia Organ, 94, of 279 Gladys Road, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born August 20, 1904, in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Mary Hughes Organ. She was a member of Wesleybury United Methodist Church and was a retired school teacher from the Fairfax County School System. She is survived by four nephews, William Cabell Garbee of Richmond, Estes Dudley of Florida, Robert Horace Garbee of Lynchburg, and James B. Organ Jr. of Gladys; one niece, Anne Arthur of Greensboro, N.C. She was preceded in death by one brother, James B. Organ; two sisters, Madge Clark and Elva Garbee. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 in Wesleybury United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Judy Carlson. The family will receive friends at the residence of a nephew, James B. Organ Jr., 373 Gladys Rd., Gladys. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys, is in charge of arrangement. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Wesleybury United Methodist Church, Rt. 2, Box B-1, Gladys, Va. 24554.

Mary Loflin Phelps
Mary Loflin Phelps, 80, of Westridge Circle, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 27, 1918 in Chesterfield County, she was the wife of the late Russell Carlyle Phelps and a daughter of the late Rev. Nelius L. Loflin and Muriel Talley Loflin. Mrs. Phelps was a graduate of Virginia Baptist School of Nursing and excelled in that field having been awarded the O.B. Barker Medal. She was a member of College Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Stephen M. Phelps of Wilson, N.C.; her grandson, Stephen Michael Phelps Jr. of Lynchburg; her granddaughter, Amanda R. Phelps of Richmond; a brother, William R. Loflin and his wife, Shirley of Lynchburg; three sisters, Margie R. Loflin of Lynchburg, Virginia L. Stokes and her husband, John of Newport News and Claire L. Graham of Charlotte, N.C., six nephews, four nieces, five great nephews and seven great nieces. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Jim Nelson and Dr. David Upshaw officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and other times at her residence, 1217 Westridge Circle. Those wishing to make memorial gifts are asked to consider College Hill Baptist Church Century Fund or a local charity of your choice.

Peggy Dobyns Roberson
Peggy Dobyns Roberson, 67, of Oskaloosa, Kans., died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at her home. She had cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at the Barnett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, Kans. Burial will be at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, Kans. She is survived by her husband, W.K. Roberson of the home and two sons and two daughters. Local survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Marian D. and Cecil Banton of Madison Heights. Memorials may be made to the Williamstown Assembly of God Church in Williamstown, in care Barnett Funeral Home, 820 Liberty, Oskaloosa, Kans. 66066.

Roy St. Clair
Roy Houston St. Clair, 73, of 489 E. Fairlawn Dr., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Alleghany Regional Hospital in Low Moor. He was born Sept. 26, 1925, in Botetourt County, a son of the late Robert H. and Mary Adams St. Clair. Mr. St. Clair served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired in 1976 after more than 30 years with the U.S. Postal Service as a rural letter carrier on the old Covington Route 2 postal route. Mr. St. Clair was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Vina Mae Johnson St. Clair of Covington; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary H. and Leigh St. Clair of Lynchburg; a grandson, Derek H. St. Clair of Lynchburg; two brothers, Claude W. St. Clair and Lewis A. St. Clair, both of Covington; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday from the graveside at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Pembroke Hall officiating. Arrangements were handled by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington.

Geoffrey Loring Belisle
Geoffrey Loring Belisle, 57, of Amherst, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Waltham, Mass., he was the son of Ruth Macloon Belisle of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and the late Eugene Louis Belisle. Geoff received his BA from Northwestern University in 1964 and attended Washington University, studying for his Master’s Degree in Urban Studies. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969 and was posted to the Office of the Army Chief of Staff. After a long residency in Washington, D.C., Geoff moved to Virginia where he served as the City of Lynchburg’s carpenter, a post he retired from in 1998. In addition to his mother, Geoff is survived by one brother, Alexander Belisle of Vernon, Conn.; four sisters, Margo Belisle of New York City, Susan DuPont of South Royalton, Vt., Jeanne Dorval Peterson of Vernon, Conn. and Ruth Bullard of Hobe Sound, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving Mr. Belisle’s family.

Ms. Geraldine Clark
Ms. Geraldine (Bean) Clark of 1199 Shiloh Church Road, Nathalie, died Jan. 28, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete by Jeffress Funeral Home, Brookneal.

Andrew Preston Coleman
Andrew Preston Coleman of Rt. 2, Box 3336-B, Monroe, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.

Bobby Junior Davis
Bobby Junior Davis, 50, of 1160 Todds Trail, Nathalie, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in the Halifax Regional Hospital. Arrangements are being made by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.

William Henry Dickerson
William Henry Dickerson, 84, of Amherst, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Annie Matkins Dickerson. Born April 23, 1914 in Rockingham County, N.C., a retired farmer, Mr. Dickerson was a son of the late Alexandra and Mattie Cox Dickerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian Layne, Della Bolton Ross and Irene Edwards and two brothers, Vester and Wesley Dickerson. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William Melvin Dickerson of Tuscon, Ariz.; two daughters, Hazel Margaret Schoolfield and Jeannette Catherine Revis both of Reidsville, N.C.; one step-son, Kenneth Dickerson of Amherst; one step-daughter, Agnes Dickerson of Danville; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitten Monelison Chapel. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Peddlar Volunteer Fire Department.

Gwendoline Willson Garland
Graveside services for Gwendoline Willson Garland will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Amherst Cemetery. Mrs. Garland is survived by one daughter, Joanne Elizabeth Garland of Kwajalcin, Marshall Islands; one son, Samuel Meredith Garland of Boulder, Colo.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Meredith Garland of Amherst; four sisters-in-law, Lucie E. Garland also of Amherst, Eva G. Lindsay of Arlington, Rosalie G. Sharp of Lynchburg and Sharon G. Albert of Elon and one brother-in-law, David B. Garland of Charlottesville. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the Garland family.

William Wendell Gentry
William Wendell Gentry of 801 Cedar Gate Road, Monroe, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Born in Monroe to the late Val Ree and Mary Miller Gentry. He was the husband of Mrs. Esther Lee Colmore Gentry. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth Leigh Gentry of Lynchburg and Wendell Maurice Gentry of Monroe; one brother, Kenneth P. Miller of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Fay Miller of Baltimore and Ellen Mills of Brooklyn; a devoted uncle and aunt, Randolph and Marion Thomas of Monroe and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rising Sun Baptist Church with he Rev. R.W. Lovelace officiating and the Rev. Johnny Ford, eulogist. Interment in the church cemetery. The family will assemble and receive friends at the residence. Community Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Ruth Ollie Hall
Mrs. Ruth Ollie Hall of 2484 Hurricane Drive, Bedford, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at her residence. The family is at the residence of her daughter, Geraldine Hall Spinner, 3356 Otterville Road, Bedford. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.

Coleman Vincent Harlow
Coleman Vincent Harlow, 77, of Charlottesville, died Jan. 27, 1999 at his home. Among his survivors are one son, Sonny Harlow and his wife, Elizabeth and their child, Sarah of Appomattox and his grandchild, David Allen Harlow of Bedford. A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Teague Chapel, Charlottesville, with the Rev. Jim Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at Teague Funeral Home.

Elma Giles Hoke
APPOMATTOX — Elma Giles Hoke died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Appomattox Health Care Center. Born in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Orson Taylor and Etta Lawhorne Giles. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Reynolds and her husband, Alvin Reynolds of Appomattox; two grandsons, Dustin Shane and Phillip Gordon; four sisters, Inez Blackwell of Spout Spring, Nellie Jarrell, Shirley Godsey and Jane Mann of Appomattox. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Hoke; two sisters, Rachel Giles and Laura Jordan; two brothers, Lt. Edward Giles and Taylor Giles. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Daniel Dockery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the home of Nancy and Alvin Reynolds. Those wishing to make memorials please consider the Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, 203 9th Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24504.

Gracie G. Morris
Gracie G. Morris, 91, of Forest, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond William Morris. Born Dec. 20, 1907 in Enon, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late George and Dollie Aquart Rinehart. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Mrs. Morris is survived by one son, Gordon Morris and his wife, Barbara of Forest; two grandchildren, Gordon R. Morris II and his wife, Sheri of Chester, Tracey R. Tate and her husband, John of Mechanicsville and three great-grandchildren, Laura Morris of Chester and Matthew and Frankie Tate of Mechanicsville. She also leaves behind many friends, caregiver, Betty Layne and the loving staff of Helping Hands Nursing Service. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Virginia Memorial Park by the Rev. Thornton Critchley. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Campbell County Rescue Squad. Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude Stevens
Gertrude Stevens, 87, of Keene, Texas, formerly of Republican Grove, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 after a short hospitalization. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Stevens and is survived by son, Charles; grandson, Thomas G.; a step-great-grandson, Benjamin Bates and sister, Marjorie Harrop along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Republican Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church in Republican Grove, Va. Visitation will be at the church from noon until time of service.

Carolyn “Sue” Burke
Carolyn “Sue” Burke, 39, of Hillside Court, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at her residence. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Andrew J. Clay Jr.
HAMPTON — Andrew J. Clay Jr., 72, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999. He was a native of Altavista and had been a Peninsula resident since 1952. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army with eight years of service. He was self employed in the carpet business for 32 years. Mr. Clay was also a former member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jewell Clay; two daughters, Sandra Gardner and Sonya Clay of Hampton; one brother, Walter Clay of Norfolk; two sisters, Geneva Bennett and Rosebelle Kidd of Altavista and four grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 28, 1999 at Peninsula Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the service until 8:30 p.m. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 in Altavista Memorial Park.

Roy Lee Fisher
Roy Lee Fisher, 39, died Tuesday at his residence in Roseland. Survived by mother, Sallie Vanison Fisher, six brothers, two sisters. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday, Fisher family cemetery. Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.

Gwendoline Willson Garland
Gwendoline Willson Garland, 61, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at the Elder Care Gardens in Charlottesville. She was the wife of the late Samuel Meredith Garland. Mrs. Garland was born March 3, 1937 in Sussex, England and was a retired maintenance supervisor with Raytheon, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by one daughter, Joanne Elizabeth Garland of Kwajalcin, Marshall Islands; one son, Samuel Meredith Garland of Boulder, Colo.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Meredith Garland of Amherst; four sisters-in-law, Lucie E. Garland also of Amherst, Eva G. Lindsay of Arlington, Rosalie G. Sharp of Lynchburg and Sharon G. Albert of Elon and one brother-in-law, David B. Garland of Amherst. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Amherst Cemetery by the Rev. Jacque Ambler. Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the Garland family.

William Wendell Gentry
William Wendell Gentry of 801 Cedar Gate Road, Monroe, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.

Cecil Jones
Cecil Jones, 74, co-founder and president of M.C.M. Parking Co., Inc. in Washington, D.C., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Mr. Jones was born August 9, 1924 in Nelson County, a son of the late Robert Grant Jones and Ella Proffitt Jones Coffer. He is a former resident of Lynchburg. Mr. Jones honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of Capital Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willie S. Jones; three sisters, Mamie J. Hawkins, Lena B. Lawhorne and Bette Dabbondanza. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Connie Leebrick Jones of Falls Church; a daughter, Dale Jones Carter of Waynesboro; two sons, Cecil S. Jones of Vienna and Timothy A. Jones Sr. of Herndon; seven grandchildren Charles and Jason Carter, Christa, Tim Jr., Jennifer, Rebecca and Christopher Jones; three brothers, James, Fred and Mitchell Jones of Lynchburg; a sister, Annie Carter of Waynesboro. Also, many other relatives and friends. He will be remembered for his great love and devotion to his family and friends and his deep faith in God. The family will receive friends at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St., Falls Church from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A service will be conducted by the Rev. Steve Reynolds at the Capital Baptist Church, Annadale at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30. Interment will be at National Memorial Park, Lee Highway, Falls Church.

Helen Lorraine Moore New
Helen Lorraine Moore New, 72, of 220 Morgan Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the widow of John William “Bill” New. Born in Meadowview, Va., she was a daughter of the late John Leslie Moore and Kathleen Thomas Moore. Mrs. New was a retired employee of the Sports Shop. She is survived by two step-daughters, Dorothy N. Terry and Iris N. Fuller; one sister, Janet “Wanda” Fee and her husband, Pete and numerous extended family members and friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Pete Fee. The family will receive friends prior to service time Friday at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.

Ray Wyatt Rowland
Ray Wyatt Rowland, 60, of Hurt, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 in the V.A. Hospital in Salem. Born Dec. 19, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Edison Smith Rowland and Alice Saunders Rowland. He was a member of the Altavista Moose Club. He is survived by his wife, Kitty Rowland of Altavista; one daughter, Adriana Prettyman of Altavista; five brothers, Luther Rowland of Chatham, Guy Rowland of Gretna, Raymond Rowland of Evington, George Rowland and Kenneth Rowland both of Hurt and three sisters, Nan Jacobs of Gretna, Beulah Shelton of Danville and Naomi Fletcher of Tenn. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Rowland. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 in Finch & Finch Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Bert Johnson. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the home of Nan Jacobs, 5833 Telegraph Road, Gretna.

Andrew Juliard Schroder II
A memorial service for Andrew Juliard Schroder II will be conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 in the Weissert Chapel at Westminster Canterbury with the Rev. A. Kim Webster officiating. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.

Murdis Thomas
Funeral services for Murdis Thomas will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Court Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Benjamin Harris officiating and the Rev. Johnny Ford eulogist. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas’ remains may be viewed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at 228 Kirkley Circle, Forest and 1711 14th Street, Lynchburg. Family and friends will assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Services by Franklin Funeral Home.

Charles Ray Williams
Charles Ray Williams, 62, of Moneta, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Mr. Darryl M. Avery
Mrs. Deborah D. Peterson
Funeral services for Darryl Maurice (Pete) Avery and Mrs. Deborah D. Rose Peterson will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 from the Mount Evergreen Baptist Church, Rt. 24, Evington with the Rev. Lorenzo Rouff officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Their remains will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. The cortege will assemble at the residence, 122 Daddy Rabbit Lane at 12:30 p.m. Their remains may be viewed at the funeral home from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.

Arlene Hill Bane
Mrs. Mary Arlene Hill Bane, 83, of Vernon Hill, died Monday. Services will be held at 11 a.m., today, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Burial in the church cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.

Peggy Wright Callaham
Peggy Wright Callaham, 71, of Lynchburg died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at her home. Mrs. Callaham was born Dec. 9, 1927, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Charles B. Wright and Edna S. Wright. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mack and Betsy Callaham of Elon; her daughter and son-in-law, Meg and Sandy Carrington of Lynchburg; two sisters, Betty W. Winslow and Barbara W. Hall, both of Lynchburg; two grandsons, Jacob Callaham and his wife, Dea Callaham of Cary, N.C., and Alex Carrington of Lynchburg; two granddaughters, Corey Callaham of Elon and Katie Carrington of Lynchburg; and numerous friends and caregivers who loved and supported her. In lieu of flowers, consider a local charity of your choice. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the home of her daughter, Meg, at 921 Rothowood Road, Lynchburg, Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, 237-9424.

Betty Cathcart Carpenter
Betty Cathcart Carpenter, 74, of 1415 Broad Street, Altavista, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of Robert B. Carpenter Jr. Born July 1, 1924 in Anderson, S.C., she was a daughter of the late James Milling Cathcart and Bessie Henderson Cathcart. She was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women, a lifetime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution where she served in many local, district and state offices and a past president of the Virginia Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, David Randolph Carpenter of China Grove, N.C.; three daughters, Lee C. Harizanoff of Richmond, Catherine C. Bear of Roanoke and June C. Carpenter of Altavista; two brothers, Edward Cathcart, MD of Spartanburg, S.C. and James M. Cathcart Jr. of Greenwood, S.C.; two sisters, Mary C. Dickson and Sarah C. Ruble both of Anderson, S.C., six grandchildren and a special family friend, Frances Calloway. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in Lane Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jeff Allen. Burial 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 wishing to make memorials consider the Lane Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Avoca Building Fund.

Charles Franklin Cooper
Charles Franklin Cooper, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Charlottesville. Mr. Cooper was born Aug. 19, 1930 in Covington to the late Rennie Cooper and the late Lee Ona Cooper. He is survived by his daughter, Kristy Noell of Lynchburg; two sons, Charles L. Cooper of Lynchburg and Rennie H. Cooper of Virginia Beach; a sister, Nell Fielder of N.M.; four brothers, Mark Cooper of Ga., Jack Cooper of Lexington, Doug Cooper and Albert Cooper both of Lynchburg. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Cooper. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 in the Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Vernon officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2250 Murrell Road, B-2, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Woodall-Tharp Funeral is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.

Mrs. John C. Dabney
Mrs. Frances W. Dabney, wife of the late John C. Dabney III, died at Virginia Baptist Hospital Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, 1999. Born in Lynchburg in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. Williams and Elizabeth Bryan Williams. She attended E.C. Glass High School and graduated from the St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, N.C. and Mt. Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Lynchburg Garden Club and the Junior League of Lynchburg. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dabney IV of Toronto, Canada; a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hutter, of Lynchburg and grandchildren, Sara E.B. Hutter, Margaret W. Hutter, John C. Dabney V, Caitlin M. Dabney and Nicole F.A. Dabney. Two brothers also survive, Samuel H. Williams Jr. and James J. Williams of Lynchburg. The family will receive friends at 202 St. James Place from 5-7 p.m. today. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Spring Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Benton H. Carey and the Rev. Dr. William P. Parrish. The family suggests memorials to St. John’s Episcopal Church or Miller Home, Lynchburg or other charitable interests. Diuguid Wiggington Chapel, 811 Wiggington Road, is in charge of arrangements, 385-8900.

Reba W. Ellis
Memorial services for Reba W. Ellis, who passed away January 21, 1999, will be held at Rustburg Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999. The Rev. Elizabeth Forester will conduct the service.

Margaret “Garget” Floyd
LOVINGSTON — Margaret “Garget” Floyd, 82, of Lovingston, died Monday night, Jan. 25, 1999 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. A lifelong resident of Lovingston Garget as all knew her was born Sept. 10, 1916 in Lovingston, a daughter of the late William Albert Stevens Sr. and Marion Stevens Stevens. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Floyd. She was a member of Nelson United Methodist Church in Arrington. Garget is survived by two daughters, Margaret Floyd Butler of Staunton and Joyce F. Eubank and her husband, Douglas of Pleasant View; two sons, Ray L. Floyd and his wife, Charlotte of Waynesboro and John “Jimmy” Floyd and his wife, Sylvia of Lovingston; a brother, William S. Stevens Jr. of Front Royal, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in the Nelson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Ecklund officiating with interment in Mt. View Cemetery in Lovingston. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston and suggest that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Nelson County Rescue Squad, Faber, Va. 22938.

George Wagner Frommelt
George Wagner Frommelt, 76, of Lynchburg, died Jan. 26, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg in 1922, he was the son of the late Hugh W. and Mamie S. Frommelt. Mr. Frommelt was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a graduate of Holy Cross High School. He was a retired accountant with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He is survived by one brother, Hugh W. Frommelt Jr. of Lynchburg; three cousins, Steve Ambrose of Silver Springs, Md., Cecilia and Albert Ambrose also of Silver Springs, Md. and numerous close friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church by Father Kevin O’Brien. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.

Mable Richardson Hamm
Mable Richardson Hamm, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, in Camelot Hall of Lynchburg. She was the wife of the late Carson Hamm for over 50 years. Mrs. Hamm was born August 19, 1913, in Grayson County to the late Muncy Richardson and the late Mintie Halsey Richardson. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Meade Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Roger Hamm of Rustburg; her daughter, Elizabeth Stillwell of Tazewell; sisters, Bertha Browing of Lynchburg, Brida Dempsy of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, Harry Richardson of Laurel, Md., Rudolph Richardson of North Tazewell; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in Rustburg Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Roger Hamm, 209 Crestview Circle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Campbell County Rescue Squad. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.

Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker Hansen
Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker Hansen, 64, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Holly Manor Nursing Home, Farmville. She was the wife of Emil Hansen. Born March 26, 1934 in St. Clair County, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Joseph B. Tucker Sr. and Zeta Lou Lilly Tucker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Dale Wayne Hansen of Lynchburg and Martin Emil Hansen of Wake Forest, N.C.; one daughter, Rebecca Lynn Ore of Lynchburg; four sisters, Ola Elaine Beckstrom of East Moline, Ill., Mary Lou Dewalle of Dubuque, Iowa, Edith Yvonne Harris of East Moline and Dianne Reed of Brompton, Ala.; three brothers, Joseph B. Tucker Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Larry Tucker of East Moline and Michael Tucker of Brompton; five grandsons, Joseph Hansen, Steven Hansen, David Hansen, Justin Millner and Will Ore. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. John Herman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family received friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Cecil Jones
Cecil Jones, 74, co-founder and president of M.C.M. Parking Co., Inc. in Washington, D.C., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Mr. Jones was born August 9, 1924 in Nelson County, a son of the late Robert Grant Jones and Ella Proffitt Jones Coffer. He is a former resident of Lynchburg. Mr. Jones honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a member of Capital Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willie S. Jones; three sisters, Mamie J. Hawkins, Lena B. Lawhorne and Bette Dabbondanza. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Connie Leebrick Jones of Falls Church; a daughter, Dale Jones Carter of Waynesboro; two sons, Cecil S. Jones of Vienna and Timothy A. Jones Sr. of Herndon; seven grandchildren Charles and Jason Carter, Christa, Tim Jr., Jennifer, Rebecca and Christopher Jones; three brothers, James, Fred and Mitchell Jones of Lynchburg; a sister, Annie Carter of Waynesboro. Also, many other relatives and friends. He will be remembered for his great love and devotion to his family and friends and his deep faith in God. The family will receive friends at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St., Falls Church from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A service will be conducted by the Rev. Steve Reynolds at the Capital Baptist Church, Annadale at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30. Interment will be at National Memorial Park, Lee Highway, Falls Church.

William Taft (Billy) Martin
APPOMATTOX _ William Taft (Billy) Martin of Lee Grant Ave., died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary Lee Martin. Born in Appomattox, Va., Nov. 6, 1909, he was the son of the late John and Alice Martin Martin. He was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation and a member of Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Gilliam L. (Buddy) Martin and William H. and Patsy Martin of Appomattox; one son-in-law, Curtis T. Mayberry Sr. of Appomattox and a devoted granddaughter, Darnell Thompson and seven other grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura M. (Dolly) Mayberry. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert E. Lee. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence.

Mary Adams Newbill McDowell
Mrs. Mary Adams Newbill McDowell, 91, died Tuesday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Deborah Denise Rose Peterson
Deborah Denise Rose Peterson, of 1210 Devonshire Road, Oxon Hill, Md. died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 along with her brother, Darryl (Pete) Avery, in Oxon Hill. Born in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late James R. Rose and Mrs. Geraline Oulds Avery. She was a member of Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church. In addition to her loving and devoted mother she is survived by two children, John Peterson, Jr. and Terrence Peterson, both of Oxon Hill, Md.; two grandchildren, Alexis Peterson and Tarrell Peterson, both of Oxon Hill, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Booker of Rustburg and Ms. Stacie Rose-Broadus of Evington; 7 nieces and nephews; 5 great nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The family is receiving friends at the residence of her mother at 122 Daddyrabbit Lane, Evington. The funeral announcement will appear later. Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gladys Price
LEBANON, VA. — Mrs. Gladys Price, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in the Russell County Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Russell County, she was of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of Vernice Price. She was the former Manager of Trailsway Bus Station. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Freddie (Mary) Shreve, Mrs. Randall (Louise) Herndon both of Lebanon; one son, Kenneth Price of Lebanon; eight grandchildren, Teresa King, Gregory Shreve, Randall V. (John) Herndon Jr., Gary Shreve, Greta Caudill, Robbie Herndon, Tracy McCown and Kyle Neal Price and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Grady Price will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Russell County Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rick Meade officiating. Burial will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Randall (John) Herndon Jr., Greg Shreve, Robbie Herndon, Gary Shreve, Kevin McCown, Todd King and James Caudill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Norman Rexrode and members of the Lebanon Lifesaving Crew. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Russell County Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Price.

David T. Reams
David T. Reams, 43, of 3007 Country Villa, WL, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Mr. Reams was a supervisor at New Directions. Born Nov. 3, 1955, in Lynchburg, he had lived in the Lafayette, Ind. area for the past two years. He was engaged to marry Jeanie England. Mr. Reams enjoyed watching sports and fishing. In addition to his fiancee, he is survived by his parents, Christopher and Edith S. Reams, two brothers, Jackson Reams and Michael Reams, all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Christine Longenbaugh of Antioch and Tammy L. Davison of Lynchburg. No visitation or services. Hippensteel funeral directors were in charge of arrangements.

Iva Hines Shelton
GRETNA — Iva Hines Shelton, 74, of 24232 US Highway 29, Gretna, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born May 14, 1924 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Arthur Hines and Mollie Johnson Hines. Mrs. Shelton was a member, deaconess and a former Sunday school teacher of Gretna Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a retired employee of Dan River. She was predeceased by a sister, Gladys Dalton and two brothers, Jesse Hines and Emmitt Hines. She is survived by her husband, Odie H. Shelton Sr. of Gretna; a son and daughter-in-law, Odie and Kay Shelton Jr. of Dry Fork; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Carlton Rowland of Danville; two sisters, Madeline Huffman and Thelma McBride both of Gretna; five grandchildren, Christy Shelton and her husband, Donald of Hurt, Jill Rowland of Greensboro, N.C., Carla Rowland of Danville, Stephanie Shelton of Blacksburg and Adam Shelton of Dry Fork and one great-grandson, Austin Shelton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 at Gretna Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Barry Crumpton. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. tonight at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 24232 US Highway 29, Gretna. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Dodson Sisco
Mrs. Frances Dodson Sisco, 63, of Richmond died Monday at her home. Graveside services, 2 p.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.

Mary Belle Dudley Sutherland
Mary Belle Dudley Sutherland, 97, of Penhook, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Born January 4, 1902, she was a daughter of the late Chapman Walter Dudley and Mary Fannie Dudley. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Rucker Sutherland; one son, Benjamin Chapman Sutherland; one sister, Lucille Dudley English. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Frances Harvell of Lynchburg; one son, David Sutherland of Penhook; two grandchildren, John Benjamin Harvell of Lynchburg, Ann Harvell Maddox of Forest; five great-grandchildren, Mary Susan Harvell, John Frederick Harvell, both of Lynchburg, Shelley Lafoon, Benjamin Lee Maddox and John David Maddox, all of Forest. The family will receive friends at Penhook United Methodist Church one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at Penhook United Methodist Church with the Rev. Betty Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Northfield Church Cemetery, Penhook. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

Charlie J. Truslow Sr.
Charlie (Jack) Joseph Truslow Sr., 73, of Spruce Creek Lane, died Monday at University of Virginia Hospital. Survived by wife, Minnie, three sons and two daughters. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday at Wintergreen Christian Church. Family visitation from 7-8 p.m. today at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.

Nannie Tanner Wade
Nannie Tanner Wade, 91, of 2456 Mosby Avenue, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elridge William Wade. Born October 19, 1907 in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Neil A. and Annie J. Tanner. Mrs. Wade was retired from the garment factory and was a very active member of Fairview Christian Church, where she was a member of the Sunshine Bible Class for more than 60 years. She was also a member of the Fairview Rebekah Lodge #52. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Elridge W. Wade, Jr. Mrs. Wade is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Harry Hale of Long Island; a daughter-in-law, Myrtis P. Wade of Lynchburg; two brothers, Marshall Tanner of Lynchburg and Jones Tanner of Gladys; two sisters, Virginia Coates, also of Gladys and Louise Isaacs of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Harry Hale, Jr. and his wife, Judy of Chatham, Steve Hale and his wife, Carolyn of Long Island, Sherman Wade and his wife, Cathy of Tucker, Ga., and Ronald Wade and his wife, Deborah of League City, Texas and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Christian Church by the Rev. Jan L. Weston and Parish Minister, Jean Reynolds. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence. Those who wish to make memorials, please consider the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation in Brookneal and the Sunshine Bible Class of Fairview Christian Church.

Maggie Perdieu Bergman
APPOMATTOX — Maggie Perdieu Bergman, 94, of 511 Virginia Avenue, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter Bergman. Maggie was born in Appomattox County on April 14, 1904, a daughter of the late Henry Archer and Gertrude Doss Perdieu. She was a lifelong member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and retired from the Appomattox Garment Factory. She is survived by her daughters, Louise Phelps and her husband, Calvin of Chesapeake and Audrey (Sis) Ferguson of Appomattox. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Don Bryant. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Sis Ferguson.

Shelly Jean Bernard
Shelly Jean Bernard, 48, of Boxwood Street, Hudson, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 at Caldwell County Hospice. She was born Aug. 18, 1950 in Oscoda, Mich. to Mrs. Mildred Tooze Lee of Oscoda and the late Forrest Lee. Mrs. Bernard was employed at Underdown’s Florist and was the former owner of Bernard’s Florist in Viewmont. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Michael Kevin Bernard of the home; one daughter, Ms. Melissa Bernard of Valdese; one brother, Brian Lee of Chardon, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Bob (Delores) Neis of Tomah, Wis. and Mrs. Perry (Traci) Pieper of Little Chute, Wis.; devoted mother-in-law, Mrs. Maude Bernard of Madison Heights and a special friend, Frank Diplock. Memorial services were held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. James Cone. The family received friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, N.C. 28645.

Edith Phillips Carpenter
Edith Phillips Carpenter, 81, of 5041 82nd Avenue North, Apt. 209, Pinellas Park, Fla. and formerly of Rustburg, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1917 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late John Bradley Phillips and Bessie Lee Moorman Phillips. She was a member of Faith Community Church, Largo, Fla. and was retired from Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena, Fla. She is survived by one son, John Carpenter and his wife, Alison of Palm Harbor, Fla.; three daughters, Mary C. Hatfield of Rustburg, Phyllis Hollister and her husband, James of Seminole, Fla. and Dorothy Lennox and her husband, David of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Edward Phillips and John B. Phillips and his wife, Barbara all of Rustburg; one sister, Virginia Powers of Evington; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, also survive. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 in New Hope United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Carleton Thomas. Burial will follow in the Phillips-Herndon Family Cemetery, Rt. 686, Rustburg. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.

Adele Dowdy Crews
GLADYS — Adele Dowdy Crews, 65, of 7213 Lewis Ford Road, died Monday morning, Jan. 25, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Marvin Aubrey Crews. She was born in Halifax County, Aug. 11, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Preston Dowdy and Edith Cage Dowdy. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and a former employee of Burlington Industries. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Marvin A. (Buddy) Crews of Brookneal; two daughters, Bernadette C. Littles of Gladys, Christy C. Angel of Gladys; two brothers, Clarence Dowdy of Rustburg, Joseph Dowdy of Madison Heights; two sisters, Frances Gibson of Gretna, Rachel Hamlett of Rustburg, eight grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Shelby Royal with burial to follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence other times.

Newton Belnap Fowler
1904-1999
Newton Belnap Fowler, 94, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Lynchburg. Mr. Fowler was born in Wabash, Ind. and lived during high school in Meridian, Miss. At death, he was a resident of Westminster/Canterbury Retirement Community in Lynchburg. Mr. Fowler had worked for 43 years as a communications engineer with AT&T. He attended Georgia Tech. During his career he worked in several cities including Atlanta, Ga., St. Louis, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio. He served a brief stint during WWII as a civilian specialist with the Army Signal Corps instructing teletype operators for the invasion of Normandy. He also worked for the federal government on the early warning radar system in Alaska during the Cold War. In retirement, Mr. Fowler was a consultant on telephone transmission systems in several foreign countries including Iran under the late Shah. Mr. Fowler was an active member of his church, the Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ), serving as Sunday school teacher and elder. He was also on several national boards and committees of the denomination. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William G. Fowler of Meridian, Miss. and by his brother, James Emory Belnap Fowler of Lindsay, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nancy Elliott Fowler formerly of Somerset, Ky.; two children, Newton B. Fowler Jr. (Ellis), Baltimore, Md. and Joy Fowler Flowers (Robert), Madison Heights; five grandchildren, Laura F. Tyree, Rob Flowers, Holly F. Keck, Newt Fowler III, Allen Fowler and four great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va. 24501 or Christian Church Foundation, 130 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 46204-3645. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 in the chapel, Westminster-Canterbury, V.E.S. Road. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Roger Zimmerman, Minister, First Christian Church, Lynchburg where Mr. Fowler was a member and the Rev. Jack Hamilton, retired Minister, Madison Heights Christian Church.

Vernard Flavious Gilliam
Vernard Flavious Gilliam, 94, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Camelot Hall Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Lula Baker Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam was born Dec. 3, 1904 in Prince Edward County to the late Warren Hutson Gilliam and the late Alma Covington Gilliam. He was retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Company after 40 years of service. He also was a member and served as a deacon at Fairview Christian Church, was a member of the Men’s Fellowship and had 30 year perfect attendance with the Loyal Mens Sunday School Class. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jack Kerns of Lynchburg; son and daughter-in-law, Max and Ann Gilliam of Evington; a sister, Lucille Johnson formerly of Prospect; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. John Baker of Leavenworth, Wash., Mrs. Guthrie Gilliam of Buena Vista and Mrs. Arnold “Jack” Gilliam of Pamplin; four grandsons and their wives, Vernard M. “Vern” Gilliam Jr. and Jackie Gilliam, Thomas Nelson “Tom” and Coleen Gilliam, Stuart Alan and Lisa Harris and Brian S. and Toni Harris; two granddaughters and their husband, Deborah G. “Debbie” and Tom Wright and Pamela G. “Pam” and George Hromco; seven great-grandchildren, Ben, Aaron and Maegann Wright, Derek, Justin and Lauren Harris and Courtney Hromco; two step-grandsons and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, A.C. (Jack) Gilliam and Guthrie Gilliam. A funeral service will be conducted at noon Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Fairview Christian Church with the Rev. Jan L. Weston, the Rev. Grover Putnam and Jean Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mens Fellowship Club Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.

Christopher Columbus Gowin
Christopher Columbus Gowin of 554 Leesville Road, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Thelma Ewers Gowin. Chris was born Jan. 3, 1915 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Elijah Allen Gowin and Martha Seay Gowin. He retired from Pepsi Cola/General Cinema after 40 years of service. He was a member of Woodman of the World and was named Mr. Woodman in 1990 and 1992 and an active member of Park View United Methodist Church, where he was a charter member and past treasurer of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Emmett, Roy, Ernest and Lewis Gowin and one sister, Nellie Glass. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Christopher Ray Gowin and his wife, Jane of Fort Mill, S.C. and Terry Kent Gowin and his wife, Gail of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Christopher Hills Gowin, Allen H. Gowin and Mary Lofton of Fort Mill, S.C.; two brothers, Percy Allen Gowin of Richmond and Samuel Gowin of Dillwyn and two sisters, Pauline G. Smith of Midlothian and Ruth Ann LeSueur of Spotsylvania County. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Park View United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gene Larkin and the Rev. Wayne McCraw. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker Hansen
Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker, 64, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Holly Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of Emil Hansen. Born March 26, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Joseph B. Tucker Sr. and Zeta Lou Lilly Tucker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Dale Wayne Hansen of Lynchburg and Martin Emil Hansen of Wake Forest, N.C.; one daughter, Rebecca Lynn Ore of Lynchburg; four sisters, Ola Elaine Beckstrom of East Moline, Ill., Mary Lou Dewalle of Debuque, Iowa, Edith Yvonne Harris of East Moline and Dianne Reed of Brompton, Ala.; three brothers, Joseph B. Tucker Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Larry Tucker of East Moline and Michael Tucker of Brompton; five grandsons, Joseph Hansen, Steven Hansen, David Hansen, Justin Millner and Will Ore. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John Herman officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel.

Josephine Agee Kirkwood
Josephine Agee Kirkwood, 90, of Bedford, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Thaxton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Albert Manuel Kronfeld
Albert Manuel Kronfeld, 95, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg. He was the husband of the late Doris Goldstein Kronfeld. Born Dec. 25, 1903 in Austria, he was a son of the late Solomon and Yetta Kronfeld. Mr. Kronfeld was a retired salesman and a member of the Agudath Sholom Synagogue, Lynchburg and B’Nai B’rith. Prior to moving to Lynchburg in 1992, he had been a resident of Fairfield, Conn. since 1941. Mr. Kronfeld is survived by one son, Jay Kronfeld of Roxbury, Conn.; one daughter, Naomi Shapiro of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Alexander Isaac Shapiro of Atlanta, Ga., Deborah Loya of Roxbury, Conn., Erica Winnes of Avon, Conn. and Joshua Kronfeld Chabelowsky of Arlington and six great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Noah, Micah and Joshua Shapiro and Christina and Andrew Loya. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Montefiore Cemetery in St. Albans, N.Y. Prayers will be held at the home of his daughter, Naomi Shapiro, 1520 Lexington Drive, Lynchburg at 6 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Agudath Sholom Synagogue or Haddassah. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is in charge of local arrangements.

Billy Dale McPhetridge
Billy Dale McPhetridge, 65, of Moneta, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Robert Edward Moore
Robert Edward Moore, 89, of Charlotte Court House, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999. Surviving are two sisters, Carrie M. Bradner of Gretna and Alice M. Becker of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; one niece and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Salem Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Community Cemetery. Remains rest at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysville.

David Robey
David Robey, 77, of Owings, Md., died Saturday. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gretna Burial Park. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna in charge of arrangements.

Mary Belle Dudley Sutherland
Mary Belle Dudley Sutherland of Pen Hook, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements.

Lester M. Thomas Jr.
Lester M. Thomas Jr., 70, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at his daughter’s home in Madison Heights. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Virginia Blanks Thomas. He was born Jan. 14, 1929 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Lester Moses Thomas and Dottie Crow Thomas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Casebolt and Lewis Thomas. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Woods and her husband, Lawrence of Lynchburg and Brenda Hudson of Madison Heights; one son, Michael Wayne Thomas of Madison Heights; four grandchildren, Jason Woods, Byron Hudson, Amanda Thomas and Joseph Thomas and one sister, Lottie Harlowe of Dumfries. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Carlton Duck and the Rev. Carl Farmer Jr. 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 daughter, Brenda, 1186 Winesap Road, Madison Heights. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice of the Hills or the American Cancer Society.

Murdis G. Thomas
Murdis G. Thomas departed this life Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home, Lynchburg. She was born in Buckingham County to the late Phil and Fannie Patterson Gray. She was the wife of the late Tom J. Thomas for 56 years and was a member of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Buckingham County. Preceding her in death were six children, Mrs. Betty Spinner, Mrs. Lorraine Raine, Frank Thomas, John Thomas, T.J. Thomas and Ms. Shirley Ann Thomas. She is survived by eight children, Mrs. Estell Johnson of Madison Heights, Mrs. Marie Smith (Wilson) of Forest, Mrs. Ella M. Hill (Alfred) of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Elenora Free of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Mary Carter (Benjamin) of Silver Springs, Md., Mrs. Bernice Roame (Arthur) of Silver Springs, Md.; two sons, William (Toe Joe) Thomas of Lynchburg and Nathan Thomas of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Epps of Bakerfield, Calif.; one brother, Harold Gray of Cumberland. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Yvonne Thomas of Madison Heights, Addie Thomas of Lynchburg; a devoted and caring friend, Joyce Farmer of Lynchburg, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The funeral notice will appear later. The family will receive friends at 228 Kirley Circle, Forest and 1711 14th Street, Lynchburg. Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.

Rudolph Wilson Walker
Rudolph Wilson Walker, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999. Born Sept. 9, 1926, he was a son of the late Herbert V. Walker Sr. and Lula Wilson Walker. Mr. Walker attended Lynchburg College and was a WWII Navy veteran. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen C. Walker Freeman of Lynchburg; two nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herbert V. Walker Jr. and his sister, Gloria W. Wood. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Wigner officiating. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel in charge of the arrangements.

Edith Phillips Carpenter
Edith Phillips Carpenter, 81, of 5041 82nd Ave., Apt. 209, Pinellas Park, Fla., and formerly of Rustburg died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista is in charge of the arrangements.

Doris Phillips Carwile
Doris Phillips Carwile, 76, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in Camelot Hall Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Lynwood Carwile. She was born Feb. 27, 1922 in Campbell County, the daughter of the late L. V. Phillips, Sr. and Nellie Baker Phillips. Doris grew up in Bedford County and was Miss Bedford County in 1941. She was co-owner with her late husband of Carwile Market and retired from Revco. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church and throughout her life she enjoyed music and playing the organ. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Carwile Masteller and her husband, Richard of Walla Walla, Wash. and Peggy Carwile Karpenske and her husband, Jack of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Kerry Carwile Masteller of Wellesley, Mass., Carrie Barrack and Jonathan Karpenske of Lynchburg, Jane Bockert of Wilmington, Del. and Sara Karpenske of Albuquerque, N.M.; one great grandson, Christopher Barrack of Lynchburg and four sisters, Nellie P. Gilliam and her husband, W. C. of Lynchburg, Louise P. Leech and her husband, Raymond of Forest, Betty P. Chaney of Concord and Nancy P. Auth of Lynchburg. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Ronald T. Davidson. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing Student Scholarship Fund, 1901 Tate Springs Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.

Arthur E. Coundjeris
BEDFORD - Arthur E. Coundjeris, 82, of Bedford, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, 586-3443.

James H. Everette, Jr.
HAVERHILL, MA - James H. Everette, Jr., age 75 died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999. He was born in Lynchburg on Nov. 24, 1923, son of the late James H. and Vera (Allen) Everette and attended Lynchburg schools graduating from the E. C. Glass High School with the class of 1941. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Fitchburg State College and received his Associates degree in electrical engineering from Merrimack College in 1962. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout with four palms. He was also a member of the Order of the Arrow. Mr. Everette served in the U. S. Navy during W.W. II as a technician first class aboard the submarine USS Tench, a ship he commissioned and aboard which he participated in three successful war patrols. At the time of his discharge in 1946, he had received several awards including the Submarine Combat Insignia with 2 gold stars and the Asiatic Pacific Medal with three gold stars. Prior to his retirement in 1986, he had been employed by Raytheon Co. for thirty years. During his tenure at the Raytheon Lowell Plant he held several positions including Engineer, Engineering Supervisor and finally Quality Assurance Manager of the Sidewinder, AMRAAM and HARM Missile programs. Mr. Everette was a member of the Squalis Chapter of the Submarine Veterans of W.W. II and the Thresher Base of the U. S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., both of Portsmouth, N.H. He enjoyed photography, videography and woodworking. He is survived by his wife Helen (Lemire) Everette, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage, three daughters, Donna E. Traficante and her husband Rodney, and Karen A. Everette, both of Haverhill, Susan E. Dunbar and her husband Ronald of Sandown, N.H., also a son John W. “Jack” Everette and his wife Kathie of Haverhill, two sisters, Nell Baer and her husband Erwin and Connie Main and her husband John, an aunt Iva Ballagh, all of Lynchburg, 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 23 with burial in St. Josephs Cemetery, Haverhill, MA.

William Anderson Garth
AMHERST - William Anderson Garth, 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Rosalie MacDonnell Garth. Born March 21, 1920 in Alexandria, he was a son of the late Lee Burnley and Lottie Dickerson Garth. He was a retired oceanographer from the U. S. government and an Army Veteran of WW II were he received the Purple Heart. He was a graduate of VPI in Blacksburg with a B.S. Degree in Forestry. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and the Auburn University with a Masters Degree in Fish and Wildlife. He attended various colleges in the Washington, D.C. area, studying oceanography. He also attended the University of Virginia pursuing a Doctorate Degree in American History. After retiring from the U. S. government, he taught in public schools in Va. Beach and Amherst County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William Anderson Garth, II of Amherst and a daughter, Cheryl Garth Tyree and husband, Justin of Monroe; a sister, Mary Ann Garth of Gore; three grandchildren, Heather Ann Garth of Rustburg, Kyle Anderson Tyree and Tiffany Dawn Tyree both of Monroe. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Spring Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruckersville, Va. with the Rev. Dan Carlton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Driskill Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Life Saving Crew.

Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker Hansen
Guinevere (Gwen) Tucker Hansen died, Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Holly Manor Nursing Home in Farmville. Arrangements are incomplete at Duiguid Waterlick Chapel.

Robert Eldridge Kimery
Robert Eldridge Kimery, 83, of Goode passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Tenn., a son of the late Max Jerome Kimery and Zenna Ruble Hylton Kimery. He was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lee Kimery. He is survived by his wife, Grace Decker Kimery; two sons, Robert Florian Kimery, N.C., James Hoyle Kimery, Texas; a daughter, Zenna Kimery Ferguson, Huddleston; a special friend, Sambo; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today at 1 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Jim Thompson. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

Josephine Agee Kirkwood
Josephine Agee Kirkwood, 90, of Bedford died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Carilion Bedford Memorial. She was born in Bedford County on May 25, 1908 a daughter of the late Willie Hampton Agee and Blanche Vaughan Agee. She was the widow of Thomas Minter Kirkwood. Mrs. Kirkwood was retired from Rubatex Corp. and a member of Thaxton Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Tom Kirkwood and wife Brenda, Montvale; Robert M. Kirkwood and wife Diane, Forest; four daughters, Janice Carter and her husband, Cecil; Julia Thomas and her husband, Fred; Betty Mitchell and Barbara Kirkwood all of Bedford; a sister-in-law, Alice Agee, Bedford; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one nephew and three nieces. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at Thaxton Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Beck officiating. Burial will follow in the Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of Betty Mitchell at 1303 Kelso Mill Road, Bedford. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Margaret Taylor Loeffler
Margaret Taylor Loeffler, 89, of Farmington, formerly of Windsor, widow of Walter M. Loeffler, Jr., died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at McLean Home, Simsbury. Born in Windsor, daughter of the late Charles Frederick and Vesta (Spencer) Taylor, she was a life long member of the First Church in Windsor, Congregational, a 50 year member of Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter DAR, and a life member of the Windsor Historical Society. An artist all her life; during the later years she became a poet and published two works, one which reflected on retirement and the other her personal feelings of grief after the death of her husband Walter. She leaves three daughters and their husbands Margaret Lee and (Bruce Johnston) Loeffler of Granby, Hannah Hollister and (Jim) Herward of Lynchburg, who Mrs. Loeffler lived with for a time and Rebecca and (Will) Runk of Bristol; a sister Lois Taylor of Granby; and two grandchildren Bryan and Megan Herward. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, 1 p.m. at the First Church in Windsor, Congregational. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Palisado Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the Windsor Historical Society, 96 Palisado Ave., Windsor, 06095. The Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave. is caring for the arrangements.

Robert Lee Martin
Robert Lee Martin, 75, of 2016 Marshall Mill Road, Gladys, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Audrey Tweedy Martin. Born May 18, 1923 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Robert Lynch Martin and Emma Bowen Martin. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church, an Army veteran of WW II, and a retired employee of Frank’s Place, Inc. with 25 years of service. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Shirley M. Garrett of Canton, Ga; two grandchildren, Jerry Garett and Amanda Draughn; one great-grandchild, Skylor River Draughn; one brother, Hubert Martin of Gladys; four sisters, Erna Isaacs of Spout Spring, Bernice Isaacs of Gladys, Katie Goff of Rustburg and Patty Hodnett of Long Island. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Robert H. Garrett, and a brother, William Lewis Martin. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 in Wesleybury United Methodist Church by the Rev. Judy Carlson and Dr. Jerry Falwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys and other times at the residence.

Billy Dale McPhetridge
Billy Dale McPhetridge, 65, of Moneta died Friday. A memorial service will be held at Carder-Tharp Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

Glenn Edwin Randall
Glenn Edwin Randall, 68, of Monroe, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Avante’. He was the husband of Betty Jane Marsh Randall. Born June 8, 1930 in Reed City, Mich., he was the son of the late Laurence K. Randall and the late Laura Jenny Stillwell Randall. Mr. Randall was a retired Greyhound Bus Driver and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Bedford. He was a member of the Lions Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ann Mainenti of Fla.; three sons, David Lee Randall of Monroe, Michael Ray Randall of Fla., and Lawrence Edwin Randall of Monroe; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Tabernacle Baptist Church in Bedford at a later date. Those who wish to make memorial contributions may consider the American Heart Association, 2250 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Nannie Tanner Wade
Nannie Tanner Wade, 91, of 2456 Mosby Avenue, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Elridge William Wade. Born October 19, 1907 in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late Neil A. and Annie J. Tanner. Mrs. Wade was retired from the garment factory and was a very active member of Fairview Christian Church, where she was a member of the Sunshine Bible Class for more than 60 years. She was also a member of the Fairview Rebekah Lodge #52. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Elridge W. Wade, Jr. Mrs. Wade is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Harry Hale of Long Island; a daughter-in-law, Myrtis P. Wade of Lynchburg; two brothers, Marshall Tanner of Lynchburg and Jones Tanner of Gladys; two sisters, Virginia Coates, also of Gladys and Louise Isaacs of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Harry Hale, Jr. and his wife, Judy of Chatham, Steve Hale and his wife, Carolyn of Long Island, Sherman Wade and his wife, Cathy of Tucker, Ga., and Ronald Wade and his wife, Deborah of League City, Texas and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Christian Church by the Rev. Jan L. Weston and Parish Minister, Jean Reynolds. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence. Those who wish to make memorials, please consider the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation in Brookneal and the Sunshine Bible Class of Fairview Christian Church.

Mary Elizabeth Seamster Wilborn
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at McKendree United Methodist Church cemetery. Visitation today, 7-8:30 p.m.

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, Fay B. and Charles E. Bumgarner all of Lynchburg. Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at 11 a.m. today, 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.

Harvey Franklin Allen, Jr. “Bug/J.B.”
Harvey Franklin Allen, Jr., 55, of Madison Heights, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1943 in Lynchburg, a son of Mary Keesee Allen Ellis and the late Harvey Franklin Allen, Sr. He formerly worked at Lynchburg Foundry and Lynchburg College. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Kenneth D. Ellis and his deeply devoted companion, Lisa R. Gibson of Madison Heights; four children, Sherry A. Williams of Lynchburg, Paul D. Allen of Michigan, Franklin E. Allen and Cherish N. Allen of Lynchburg; three grandchildren; one sister, Paula A. Bagby of Lynchburg and five brothers, Edward L. “Rocky” Allen of Rustburg, Charlie Allen of Maryland, Sidney Allen of Yorktown; Kenneth Ray Ellis and Roy D. Ellis of Lynchburg. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Jack W. Finch. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to the Adult Care Center at Court Street United Methodist Church.

Darryl Maurice (Pete) Avery
Darryl Maurice (Pete) Avery, of 122 Daddyrabbit Road, Evington died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 along with his sister, Ms. Deborah Rose Peterson in Oxon Hill, Md. Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of Mrs. Geraline Oulds Avery and the late Lewis C. Avery. Darryl was employed with Barker Jennings Co. He was a member of Masonic Livewire Lodge #265, the Constantine Consistory #105, and Aladdin Temple #111 (Shriners), a member of Mt. Nebo Chapter 35 Royal Ark Masons, and a member of Christopher Attucks Chapter #18 Knight Templer. He was also the District Deputy Grand Master for the 23rd Masonic District, Prince Hall affiliate. He was a member of Old Dominion Lodge #181, Improved and Benevolent Order of Elks, and a member of Central Virginia Vans Unlimited. He was a member of Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church. In addition to his loving and devoted mother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Booker of Rustburg, and Ms. Stacie Rose Broadus of Evington, 9 nieces and nephews, 7 great nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The family is receiving friends at the residence. The funeral announcement will appear later. His remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.

Elliott Blankenship Burley
Elliott Blankenship Burley, 90, of 140 Melody Lane, Monroe died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home. He was the husband of Eunice Gibson Whitesell Burley. He was born August 12, 1908 in Amherst County, a son of the late Lucian DuVal Burley and Maggie Gillespie Burley. He retired from Lynchburg Training School and Hospital, an Army Veteran and was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lisa Michelle Evans. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Sam Whitesell and his wife, Sharon of Lynchburg; two daughters, Linda Evans and her husband, Clifton of Madison Heights and Kathy Armstrong and her husband, Jon of McLean; one grandson, Clifton Evans, Jr. of Madison Heights and a number of nieces and nephews including two devoted nieces, Kitty Meredith of Lynchburg and Joanne Bryant of Madison Heights. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Sardis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Bartee. Interment will be in Tudor Hall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:30-5 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel.

Doris Phillips Carwile
Doris Phillips Carwile, 76, of Lynchburg, died Friday at Camelot Hall Nursing Home. Whitten Timberlake Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Edith LaRue Cavey
Edith LaRue Cavey, 81, of Lynchburg died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Ernest Elmer Cavey Sr. Born in Baltimore, Md. on Jan. 20, 1918 to the late Joseph Franklin and Edith LaRue Wheat Marks. She was retired from K-Mart and was a member of the Methodist Faith. She is survived by three sons Bill Cavey, Ernest Cavey, Jr., Andrew Cavey; two daughters, Shirley Dority and her husband Richard, and Darlene Feyerherd and her husband Hank; four brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren, Lea Meadows, Lynn Crigger, Jason and Robert Feyerherd, and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the residence of Darlene Feyerherd, 156 Brook Street in Monroe.

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.

Robert Irvin “Freck” Kendrick
Robert Irvin “Freck” Kendrick, 82, of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born May 14, 1916 in Bedford County, a son of the late Roley T. Kendrick and Margaret Cassidy Kendrick. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Billy Burks Nichols; two brothers, Carlton E. Kendrick, Leo D. Kendrick; and a sister, Elmer K. Tuck. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Morgan Kendrick; a daughter, Melinda K. Nichols, Huddleston; an adopted granddaughter and her husband, Dale Ellen Nichols and Robert Davis, Knoxville, Tenn.; two adopted great grandsons, Quaid and Devon Davis, Knoxville, Tenn.; five sisters, Gracie K. Chewning, Agnes K. Saunders, both of Roanoke; Melva K. Morgan, Bedford; Janie Franklin, Mamie K. Goode, both of Huddleston; three brothers, Albert R. “Sam” Kendrick, Bedford; Russell T. Kendrick, Huddleston; Millard F. Kendrick, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 at 3 p.m. from the Mentow Baptist Church by the Rev. Randy Hatcher and the Rev. Wayne Murphy. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 12 p.m. today and the family will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston. The family request that those who wish to make memorials consider the Mentow Baptist Church Joy Group.

Robert Eldridge Kimery
Robert Eldridge Kimery, 83, of Goode passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 in the Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Tenn., a son of the late Max Jerome Kimery and Zenna Ruble Hylton Kimery. He was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lee Kimery. He is survived by his wife, Grace Decker Kimery; two sons, Robert Florian Kimery, N.C., James Hoyle Kimery, Texas; a daughter, Zenna Kimery Ferguson, Huddleston; a special friend, Sambo. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 at 1 p.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by the Rev. Jim Thompson. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

Robert Lee Martin
Robert Lee Martin, 75, of 2016 Marshall Mill Road, Gladys, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Flynn Branch, Gladys is in charge of arrangements.

Meriwether Lewis McGinnis
Mrs. Meriwether Gantt Lewis McGinnis, 90, of Shipman died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999. She was born in Howardsville, on Sept. 19, 1908. Mrs. Meriwether McGinnis was a member of Emmanual Episcopal Church, (Glenmore) Buckingham County for 80 years and attended Trinity Episcopal at Oak Ridge for the past 50 years. She was a very active worker in the activities of the Shipman community. She served as the assistant and head Post Mistress of the Shipman Post Office for over 30 years. Survivors include two sons, Bernard Lewis McGinnis of Shipman, Charles Meriwether McGinnis of Salem and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents John Gantt Lewis, and Mary Camm Patteson Lewis and also her husband Bernard Watson McGinnis in 1949. A church service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church at Oak Ridge. Interment will be in the Amherst Cemetery at Amherst after the church service conducted by the Rev. Craig Fickling. The family will receive friends today from 3-4 p.m. at Wells/Sheffield Chapel in Lovingston and all other times at the residence of Bernard Lewis McGinnis in Shipman. Memorial donations may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church in care of Mrs. A. A. Lincoln, Jr. at Arrington, Va. 22922.

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. today at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Baptist Church or the Amherst Life Saving Crew.

Paul Eugene Pennix
Paul Eugene Pennix departed this life on Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at the Bedford County Nursing Home. He was born in Appomattox County to the late David and Lydia Pennix. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Thomas Pennix and Sammy Pennix of Lynchburg, and Douglas Pennix of Monclair N. J.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bernard Pennix of Lynchburg, Willis H. Pennix of Burkesville, and Rossevelt Pennix of Brookneal; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 1514-14th Street. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999 at 3 p.m. from the Community Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James E. Johnson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 1514-14th Street. Community Funeral Home directing.

Deborah Denise Rose Peterson
Deborah Denise Rose Peterson, of 1210 Devonshire Road, Oxon Hill, Md. died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 along with her brother, Darryl (Pete) Avery, in Oxon Hill. Born in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late James R. Rose and Mrs. Geraline Oulds Avery. She was a member of Mt. Evergreen Baptist Church. In addition to her loving and devoted mother she is survived by two children, John Peterson, Jr. and Terrence Peterson, both of Oxon Hill, Md.; two grandchildren, Alexis Peterson and Tarrell Peterson, both of Oxon Hill, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Booker of Rustburg and Ms. Stacie Rose-Broadus of Evington; 7 nieces and nephews; 5 great nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The family is receiving friends at the residence of her mother at 122 Daddyrabbit Lane, Evington. The funeral announcement will appear later. Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson 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 her home. She was the wife of Eugene Roberts. Born March 7, 1940 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Virginia Maude Dowdy Hall. She was a member of Hyles Baptist Church in Richmond. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Michael Martin of Hopewell and Jeff Martin of Prince George; two daughters, Glenda Livingston and Brenda Martin both of Richmond; six brothers, Lewis Hall and Wyatt Hall both of Gladys, Clinton Hall of Long Island, Benny Hall of Madison Heights, J. T. Hall of Altavista and Garland Hall of Hurt; three sisters, Pauline Lindsey and Viola Epperson both of Gladys, Martha Dawson of Hurt; six grandchildren, Kristin Boyette, Randy Boyette, Jr., Nellie Martin, Steven Willis, Robert Willis and Christina Monk; two great grandchildren, Steven Willis, Jr., and Jacob Monk. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Percy Hall, Buford Hall and Russell Hall; two sisters, Margaret Cage and Ruby Rupert. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 in Swan Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Thornton Hall and the Rev. Alfred Hartsell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, today from 7-8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence of Martha Dawson, 700 Spring Street, Hurt.

W. Oscar Sisk, Jr.
W. Oscar Sisk, Jr., 80, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 in Athens, Ga. Born Jan. 11, 1919, he was a native of Lynchburg, a son of the late William Oscar and Cordie Lee Pickeral Sisk. He was a member of the Athens Elks Lodge and a Member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He served in the U. S. Navy, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. He retired as a salesman. He is survived by a sister, Joyce Creasy and brother, Herbert Sisk, both of Lynchburg and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Jan. 18, 1999 at Bridges Chapel in Athens, Ga. with entombment at Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Athens Clarke Co. Humane Society, 399 Beaverdam Rd., Athens, Ga. 30605 or to the American Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Road, Suite B2, Athens, Ga. 30605.

Cleveland Junior “Buddy” Thacker
GREENFIELD - Cleveland Junior “Buddy” Thacker, 60, of Chapel Hollow Road in Greenfield, died Friday evening Jan. 22, 1999 at his residence. Born in Nelson County on July 21, 1938, he was a son of the late Cleveland C. Thacker and Evelyn Mays Thacker. Buddy was employed with Faulconer Construction Company for 31 years and was a member of Bethel Church of the Brethren in Arrington. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Thacker of the residence; two sons, David Ray Thacker of Amherst, and Tony Junior Thacker of Tyro; two daughters, Shirley Carroll of Arrington, and Becky Thacker along with her fiancé, Brian Shifflett of Afton; four sisters, Joyce T. Mays of Madison Heights, Rebecca T. Gunter of Marliboro, Md., Mary T. Arthur of Bedford, and Elizabeth T. Curd of Appomattox, along with eight grandchildren, Samantha Carroll and David Carroll, Jr., Stacie Gibson, Kelsey Shifflett, Corey, Jason, Brian, and David Andrew Thacker. The family would like to thank all the Hospice workers from Martha Jefferson Hospital, all of Buddy’s friends and neighbors, friends from Faulconer Construction and a very close friend, Buddy Martin for all his kindness during his illness. Those who wish to make memorial contributions please consider the Hospice of Piedmont, 1290 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va. 22901, the Rockfish Valley Fire and Rescue Department, Afton, Va. 22901, and the building fund at the Bethel Church of the Brethren at Arrington. A funeral service will be held at the Bethel Church of the Brethren, Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Russell Coulter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Wells/Sheffield Chapel in Lovingston, and all other times at the family residence.

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.


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