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Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers 1794-1836
Brenda Orange Bowyer
Brenda Orange Bowyer, 55, of Bedford, died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at her residence.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr., 61, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Kimani Da-Stephen Brown
Kimani Da-Stephen Brown, infant son of Elizabeth Da-Loraine Trent of Rustburg, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Faye Trent; maternal great-grandparents, David E. and Loraine B. Trent all of Rustburg and a god father, K. Whirley of Lynchburg.
He was much loved, greatly anticipated and will be sadly missed.
Woodall-Tharp, 237-9424.
J. Wendell Crawford
J. Wendell Crawford, 67, of 525 Midvale Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Peggy Holloran Crawford.
Born March 13, 1931 in Charlottesville, he was a son of the late Guy E. and Virginia Armstrong Crawford. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 37 years of service and was presently employed by Kidd’s Services. Mr. Crawford was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of American Legion Post #16 and a member of Memorial Christian Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, W. Timothy Crawford and his wife, Vicki of Amherst and M. Kelly Crawford and his wife, Janice of Lynchburg; one daughter, Pam C. Whetton and her husband, Mike of Ramstein, Germany; two brothers, Guy E. Crawford Jr. and his wife, Faye of Forest and Harry (Buddy) Crawford and his wife, Linda of Ohio; two sisters, Alleene Mayberry and her husband, Elmo of Lynchburg and Mary Ann Paris and her husband, Pete of Bristol, Tenn. and six grandchildren, Meghan Leigh Crawford, Timothy Joseph Crawford, Samuel Garrett Crawford, Matthew Brendan Crawford, Joshua Taylor Whetton and Sean Michael Whetton.
Graveside services will be conducted at noon Monday from Fort Hill Memorial Park by Dr. David Curtis with military honors by American Legion Post #16.
The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel and other times at the residence.
The family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the American Diabetes Association of Virginia Affiliate, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite #2, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
John D. Cronin
John D. Cronin of Lynchburg, died on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at the John Hopkins Hospital one day after his 63rd birthday.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beate M. Cronin and three sons, Michael J. Cronin of Washington, D.C., Christopher F. Cronin of Falls Church and Daniel A. Cronin also of Falls Church.
The family will receive friends at the Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Va. from 5-7 p.m. today, Oct. 24, 1998. Services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at 2 p.m. in the Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington followed by interment in National Memorial Park, Falls Church. contributions in his memory can be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, 89 Newbury St., Suite 210, Danvers, Ma. 01923.
Mrs. Dorothy E. (Dot) Mitchell
Mrs. Dorothy E. (Dot) Mitchell of 13500 Cold Water Drive, Ft. Washington, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 in Ft. Washington Medical Center.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Roxie Megginson. She was the wife of the late James (Jazz) Mitchell.
She leaves to survive many friends and family who loved her dearly, especially her niece, Rachel Smith of Ft. Washington, Md.; her sister, Ellen Wheeler and brother, Randolph Megginson both of Lynchburg and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Jackson officiating. Interment will be in the Megginson family cemetery. She will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until time of funeral.
Family and friends will assemble at the church at 1:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Greenwood Ormand Overstreet
Greenwood Ormand Overstreet, 64, of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 after a lengthy illness.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.
Edward Thomas Pettigrew Jr.
Edward Thomas Pettigrew Jr., 73, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Norma Newby Pettigrew.
Born April 1, 1925 in Roanoke, he was the son of the late Irene Fielding Pettigrew and Edward T. Pettigrew Sr. Mr. Pettigrew was retired as Vice President of Scott and Stringfellow Inc. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, a member and past president of the Exchange Club of Lynchburg, a member and first president of the Governmental Finance Officers Association and a member and former Treasurer of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Third Armored Division and was recipient of a Purple Heart and four Battle Stars.
Mr. Pettigrew is survived by two sons, Dean A. Pettigrew of Stanardsville and Alan W. Pettigrew and his wife, Ann Kendall Pettigrew of Lynchburg and four grandchildren, Meagan A. Pettigrew, Alan W. Pettigrew Jr., Kendall Reams Pettigrew and William Edward Pettigrew.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Those who wish to make memorials may consider St. John’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2132, Lynchburg, Va. 24503, The American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Katherine Howell (Kitty) Sandridge
Katherine Howell (Kitty) Sandridge, 71, of Mechanicsville, a native of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998.
Mrs. Sandridge was a member of the Advent Christian Church on Studley Road.
She is survived by her husband, Norman C. Sandridge; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael C. and Susan Jones Sandridge; a daughter, Mary Sandridge Clark; three grandchildren, Michelle Clark, Matthew and Eric Sandridge; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack G. and Anne Howell and a sister-in-law, Frances Howell.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 24, 1998 at the chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Entombment Signal Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
Frank Michael Voglein
Frank Michael Voglein, 71, of Goode, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Goode Rescue Squad, Route 2, Box 133, Goode, Va. 24556 or the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza Office Bldg. B-#2, 2550 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Joseph Alexander Younger
Joseph Alexander Younger, 82, of Rustburg, died at the Carrington on Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998.
He was born in Campbell County, Oct. 29, 1915 and was the son of the late William Thomas and Sallie Herndon Younger. He was married to the late Katherine Phillips Younger. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde, Herndon and Robert Younger and three sisters, Rebecca Bondurant, Ruby Oakes and Lula Holmes. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation and was also a retired farmer. Mr. Younger was a member of the Rustburg United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Metcalf of Rustburg and Dana Kinsley of Emporia; two sons, J. Donald Younger, Ted Phillips Younger both of Rustburg; five grandchildren, Cliff Metcalf of Lynchburg, Michael Metcalf of Rustburg, Michele Happs and Joe D. Younger both of Rustburg, Teresa Younger of New York City, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren, Erik and Morgan Happs, Joseph Alexander Younger II all of Rustburg and one brother, Carlton Younger of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at Rustburg United Methodist Church by the Rev. Steve Bird. Interment will follow in the Rustburg Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel and other times at the home of Cynthia Metcalf of Rustburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rustburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 281, Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 206 or to the Rustburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 336 all in Rustburg, Va. 24588.
Dorethea E. Abbott “Pinkie”
Dorethea E. Abbott “Pinkie” was born to the late Priscilla and James Abbott May 21, 1908 in Appomattox County. She answered the call of the Almighty God on Oct. 22, 1998 in Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Evergreen. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Bruce & Stiff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Deacon Luscian Allen Jr.
A funeral service for Deacon Luscian Allen Jr. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dovona Mitchell officiating. Interment in Allen’s family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr., 61, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Timothy J. Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Walter Matthew Clark Sr.
Walter Matthew Clark Sr., 72, of 1120 Player Road, Gretna, died Thursday morning in Gretna Health Care Center. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.
J. Wendell Crawford
J. Wendell Crawford, 67, of 525 Midvale Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at his residence. He was the husband of Peggy Holloran Crawford. Whitten Park Ave. in charge of arrangements.
John D. Cronin
John D. Cronin of Lynchburg, husband of Beate M. Cronin of Lynchburg, father of Michael J. Cronin of Washington, D.C., Christopher F. Cronin of Falls Church and Daniel A. Cronin of Falls Church, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
Friends may call the Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 from 5-7 p.m.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 in the Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington followed by interment in National Memorial Park, Falls Church.
Contributions in his memory can be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, 89 Newbury St., Suite 210, Danvers, Ma. 01923.
Ernest T. Davidson
APPOMATTOX — Ernest T. Davidson, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 in Appomattox Health Care Center.
Born in Appomattox County, Feb. 5, 1913, he was a son of the late Miff Davidson and Fannie Williams Davidson. He was a retired employee of the Appomattox Historical Park Service.
He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews including a devoted niece, Maxine Guill.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1998 at Old Herman Cemetery by the Rev. Robert E. Lee.
The family will receive friends at the home of his niece, Maxine Guill.
Myrtle Simpson Dudley
Myrtle Simpson Dudley, 74, of Richmond and formerly of Rainbow Forest Drive, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at her residence. She was the widow of Lyle Macon Dudley.
Born in Lynchburg, March 19, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hopson Simpson and Nannie Rice Simpson. She was retired from the Lynchburg General Hospital and a member of Sandusky Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children, Gary Wayne Dudley and Delores Dudley Chewning both of Richmond and Dennis Dale Dudley of Concord; her sister, Nancy New and a brother, Emmit Simpson both of Lynchburg; six grandchildren, Tracy Georw, Kelli Dudley, Virginia Nguyen, Christopher Dudley, Taylor Dudley, Carrie Dudley and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Mary Ann Robertson Elliott
LOVINGSTON — Mary Ann Robertson Elliott, 95, of Lovingston, died Thursday morning, Oct. 22, 1998 at the Johnson Senior Center in Lovingston.
Born March 12, 1903 in Elma, she was a daughter of the late William Fletcher Robertson and Ella Robertson. She was a member of the former Elma United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Harvey J. Elliott Jr. and his wife, Gladys of Shipman; two daughters, Bernice Cameron Elliott of Houston, Texas and Faye E. McClanahan of Palm Beach, Fla., 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery in Lovingston with the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating.
Friends may call at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston anytime Saturday and the family suggest that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Nelson County Rescue Squad or the building fund of Calvary Baptist Church.
Ronald Lee Fitzgerald
Ronald Lee Fitzgerald, 29, of 205 Little Cherrystone Lane, Chatham, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 in Jarrett. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Angela Cabell Haynes
Mrs. Angela Cabell Haynes of 584 N. Fork Road, Amherst, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born Dec. 2, 1969, she was the daughter of Lottie and Allen Cabell Sr., she was the wife of Walter Leon Haynes.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a brother, Allen Cabell Jr.; her grandparents, Annie Cabell and Louise Franklin all of Madison Heights; a devoted friend, Stepanie Wayne and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bolling Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Jones officiating and the Rev. Ernest Scott, eulogist. Interment in the church cemetery.
Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will assemble at 189 Bolling Hill Lane, Madison Heights.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Martha E. Mays
PINEY RIVER — Martha E. Mays, 87, of Montebello, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 21, 1998 in the Shannandoah Nursing Home in Fisherville.
Born Aug. 22, 1911 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Phillips and Josie Elizabeth Painter Phillips. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Montebello and was preceded in death by husbands, Isaac Fitzgerald and Wilford Mays.
She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Benjamin of Lyndhurts, Wyonna Hamilton of Glasgow and Clara Straw of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Lynwood Fitzgerald of Staunton and Henry Fitzgerald of Richmond; a stepson, Earl Fitzgerald of Covington; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Montebello with interment in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Piney River Funeral Home and other times at the home of Wyonna Hamilton.
Mrs. Dorothy E. Mitchell
Mrs. Dorothy E. Mitchell died Thursday in Ft. Washington, Md. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846-1337.
Mrs. Annie R. Olson
Mrs. Annie Serena Ramsey Olson, 73, of 729 Opie Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at Augusta Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 27, 1925 in Bedford, a daughter of the late Walter H. and Ollie E. (Ages) Ramsey. Mrs. Olson was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Boyd R. Olson; a daughter and her husband, Lisa O. and Anthony F. Caywood of Staunton; two grandchildren, Chase and Collin Caywood and two sisters and their husbands, Marie and Matthew Loehmer of Virginia Beach and Helen and Charles Gowen of Palmyra and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Leland Olson on Jan. 27, 1996.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr. A. Taylor Todd. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Amherst Cemetery in Amherst.
Pallbearers will be John Lowe, Henry Carey, Dr. Alden Anderson, Brad Furr, Lynden Harris and John Staton.
The family will receive friends at Hamrick Funeral Home from 7-8 p.m. tonight.
Memorials will be made to the American Cancer Society, Staunton-West Augusta County Unit c/o Mrs. John O. Arey, Staunton Memorial Chairman, 325 Driscoll Street, Staunton, Va. 24401 or to the charity of your choice.
Greenwood Ormand Overstreet
Greenwood Ormand Overstreet, 64, of Bedford, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 after a lengthy illness.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Smith Overstreet; four sons, Rev. Terry and Sharon Overstreet of Leesburg, Tim and Starla Overstreet of Bedford, Todd and Anne Overstreet of Leesburg, Travis and Kim Overstreet of Roanoke; two daughters, Teresa Acosta of Greenville, S.C. and Tammy Caudle of Leesburg; 10 grandchildren, Joel, Jonathan, Christina and Daniel Overstreet, Jonathan, Rebekah and Matthew Acosta, Meghan and Joshua Caudle, Madison Gayle Overstreet; two brothers, Warren Guy Overstreet and William R. Overstreet both of Moneta; and a very special friend, Thomas Payne.
Greenwood was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Guy and Vivian Holdren Overstreet; a sister, Aurelia (Sis) Eubank; brothers, Ralph Dean Overstreet and “Ran” Overstreet.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, Oct. 23, 1998 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at the Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Howard K. Talley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Memorial Baptist Church or the Believers Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Larry Gene Robinson Jr.
Larry Gene Robinson Jr., 29, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Suzanne Gail Robinson.
Born in Westland, Mich., June 3, 1969, he was a son of Larry G. Robinson and Doris Lee Taylor Robinson of Westland, Mich. Larry was the Associate Director of Admissions for Liberty University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Tyler Sean Robinson; one daughter, Jenna Elizabeth Robinson and another child due in April, 1999 all of Lynchburg; one sister, Debra Gazdecki of Novi, Mich.; two brothers, Steve Beggs of Westland, Mich. and Tim Robinson of Elmwood Park, Ill.; a stepbrother, Scott Lauden and a stepsister, Kim McCullin both of Dearborn, Mich.; his paternal grandmother, Luccillie Werstein of Hale, Mich.; his father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Sylvia Kaeppler of Millville, N.J.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Sean Edward Robinson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday from Thomas Road Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Falwell and the Rev. Lew Weider officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Sports and college athletics were very important to Larry and the family requests that those wishing to make memorial contributions consider the Larry Robinson Scholarship for Student Athletes c/o Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Myrtle Hendrix Talbott
Myrtle Hendrix Talbott, 91, of Gretna, died Thursday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church. Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna.
Frank Michael Voglein
Frank Michael Voglein, 71, of Goode, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Gellert and the Rev. Joseph Gaston officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Goode Rescue Squad, Route 2, Box 133, Goode, Va. 24556 or the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza Office Bldg. B-#2, 2550 Murrell Rd., Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Algiers Frederick Wharton
Algiers Frederick Wharton, 71, of Lynchburg, departed this life Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Barbados, Jan. 2, 1927, he was a son of the late Frederick Bostic and Marie Wharton. Mr. Wharton was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church of Queens, N.Y., the Bronx Masonic Lodge and was a retired engineer for AT&T Communications.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Mae Winfree Wharton; two daughters, Cheryl Woods and husband, David and Patricia Rawls and husband, Raymond all of Queens, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Sandra Fuqua of Yonkers, N.Y. and Patricia Toby and husband, Randall of Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, Moses Winfree of Washington, D.C. and John Sampson of Queens, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Loretta Grooms of Madison Heights, four grandchildren and a loving cousin, Eureme Smalls of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight at his home in Lynchburg, 306 Woodway Drive, in celebration of his life.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at St. James Baptist Church in Piney River by Bishop Terrence Sykes, assisted by the Rev. David Brown with burial in the Cashwell family cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Cashwell family home in Piney River immediately following the funeral service and interment.
Funeral arrangements by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.
Deacon Luscian Allen Jr.
A funeral service for Deacon Luscian Allen Jr. will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dovona Mitchell officiating. Interment in Allen’s family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Community Funeral Home directing.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr., 61, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Timothy J. Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Gustavus “Gus” Cardwell
Earl Cardwell and his wife, Gloria have been notified of the passing of his brother, Gus Cardwell in Washington, D.C. Oct. 19, 1998. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Blandensburg Road, Brentwood, Md. with interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Clinton, Md.
Mrs. Evelyn B. Davis
Mrs. Evelyn B. Davis went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
She was born in Bedford County, Aug. 28, 1914 to the late Henry R. Bell and Mrs. Alice Brown Bell. Mrs. Davis confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and became a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Forest. She later became a member of Sharon Baptist Church in Big Island where she lived for many years. There she served a as deaconess, a member of the senior choir and as a Sunday school teacher. In addition to her church activities, she was also a member of the Big Island Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars.
After her husband’s retirement, they moved to Lynchburg and enjoyed a wonderful life together. Then she became a member of the Hill City Helping Hands Club.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Eloise D. Sledd; a granddaughter, Miss Angela D. Sledd and a stepson, Leroy Davis.
She is survived by Willie H. Davis, her loving husband for over 60 years; a beloved son-in-law, Louis J. Sledd, Washington, D.C.; a stepson, William M. (McClinton) Davis, Md.; three loving grandsons and their wives, Calvin L. and Gwendolyn R. Sledd, Bowie, Md., Kenneth W. Sr. and Donna B. Sledd, Columbia, Md. and Larry D. and Carmen W. Sledd, Aldelphia, Md.; four great-grandchildren, Kenneth W. II, Monique A., Tori R., and Jordan R. Sledd; two brothers and their wives, John G. and Ireatha Bell, Suitland, Md., William H. and Aileen Bell, Washington, D.C.; six sisters, Mrs. Ethel B. Dobbins and husband Rice, Blacksburg, Mrs. Bessie B. Thomas, Bedford, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gillis and husband Clarence, Roanoke, Mrs. Virginia B. Warren and husband Andrew, Washington, D.C., a devoted sister Mrs. Marian B. Saunders and Mrs. Youtha B. Turner both of Lynchburg; two brothers-in-law Donald K. Davis and wife Virginia, Madison Heights, and Frederick V. (Vernell) Davis, East Orange, N.J., two sisters-in-law Mrs. Katherine Charles, Newark, N.J., and Mrs. Pearl Davis, East Orange, N.J.; a devoted nephew Herbert M. Turner, III, Lynchburg, a very devoted niece Mrs. Joyce J. Saunders, Madison Heights, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. David Stewart officiating and the Rev. Lorenzo Otey giving the eulogy. Interment will be in the church cemetary. Her remains will lie in state at the church from noon until time of the funeral. The cortege will assemble at 623 Harrison Street with Community Funeral Home directing.
Edward A. Durrwachter
Edward A. Durrwachter, 87, formerly of Altavista, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, in Westminster-Canterbury. He was the husband of the late Mary Batty Durrwachter.
Born Aug. 20, 1911, in Williamsport, Pa., he was a son of the late Christ J. and Mary Berger Durrwachter. He was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by one nephew, Harry H. Huggins of Millville, N.J.; and two nieces, Mary H. Hufford of Bridgeport, Pa. and Jeanne Charlesworth of Jacksonville, Fla.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Pa. by the Rev. Bruce R. Druckenmiller.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Endowment Fund, 501 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503-9990.
Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista, is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Henry George
Arthur Henry George, 84, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Virginia Reed George.
Born Oct. 9, 1914, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Robert McClanahan George and Nannie K. Pickeral George.
Mr. George was employed by Craddock & Terry Shoe Corporation for 48 years and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Perry, Posey, Hutter, Russell and Mike; and sisters, Nettie, Polly, Effie, Lena and Louise.
He is survived by a son, Neil Barry George of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Neil Barry George Jr., and his wife, Cathy of Richmond, Timothy Holmes George and his wife, Christy of Evington and Sarah Beth George-Mann and her husband, Dortch of Greensboro, N.C., four great granddaughters; and his devoted friend, Dorothy Garrett of Lynchburg.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Dennis S. Roberts and the Rev. Stephen J. Schulz.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Mrs. Angela Cabell Haynes
Mrs. Angela Cabell Haynes of 584 N. Fork Road, Amherst, departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Jean Ewers Irvin
Jean Ewers Irvin, 71, of Highland Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Kenneth L. Irvin.
Born Dec. 26, 1926 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Ballard M. Ewers Sr. and the late Doris Knight Ewers. Mrs. Irvin was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Ballard M. Ewers Jr.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Betty E. Coakley of Lexington and Barbara E. Shaner of Lynchburg; one son, Randall L. Coakley Jr. of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Carolyn Lee Haywood, Jeanette Kathleen Coakley both of Virginia Beach, Deborah Jean Febish M.H. of Mechanicsville, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held later this week.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 206 North Juniper Ave., Highland Springs, 23075.
George Luis Miles Sr.
LOVINGSTON _ George Luis Miles Sr., 60, of Shipman, departed this life Monday evening, October 19, 1998 in a Charlottesville nursing home.
Born September 7, 1938, in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Beecher Miles and Nellie Harris Miles. George was truck driver by trade and a member of St. James Baptist Church.
He is survived by one son, George L. Miles Jr. of Norfolk; five daughters, Ida Mae Miles, Camilla Y. Miles, Hazel D. Miles, Janet K. Miles and Janice L. Miles, all of Dillwyn; two sisters, Emily M. Parker of Lexington, Ky. and Virginia M. Rose of Shipman; a brother, Samuel Miles of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
George was preceded in death by his twin brother, Frank Davis Miles on May 25, 1997 and a granddaughter, Cerria L. Miles.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at the graveside in Montreal Baptist Church Cemetery at Shipman with the Rev. William Massie Foster Jr. officiating.
The family wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston.
George Washington Mills
George Washington Mills died Friday, Oct. 17, 1998.
Born in Sept. 24, 1931 in Bedford County. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. Nelson and Ora Watts Mills.
He is survived by one nephew, Herbert Mills; a devoted niece, Betty M. James; three additional nieces, Cheryl Wayne, Janice Lewis, Dabbie Lambert; two devoted friends, Deloris Thomas and Leroy Calloway all of Lynchburg and a host of cousins, other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 from the chapel of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home. Interment will be later.
Family and friends will be received at the home of Betty M. James today from 5 p.m. until at 2808 Raleigh Street, Lynchburg.
Mary Bohon Patterson
Mary Bohon Patterson, 84, of 2111 Woodcrest Drive, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital . She was the wife of Robert W. Patterson for 53 years.
Mrs. Patterson was born in Roanoke County February 14, 1914 to the late Thomas T. and Berta Fralin Bohon. She was a 52-year member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church serving as a nursery attendant and a Sunday School teacher. She retired from Leggett.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons and their wives, Kendall and Mary Helen Patterson of West Chester, Penn., Tom and Sharon Patterson of Lynchburg; three brothers, Harry H. Bohon of Crestview, Fla., Rufus A. Bohon of Hillsville, Douglas L. Bohon of Hopewell; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at West Lynchburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Herbert D. Maynard of Lynchburg, and Rev. Albert E. Simms of Richmond, officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at 200 Hook Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to Debt Free Fund, West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 237-9424.
Elizabeth Susan Rash
Elizabeth Susan Rash, 75, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at Drinkard Health Center. She was the wife of the late Wayne Rash.
Born in Lawrence, Kan., June 19, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Bertram and Gladys Barnes Miller. Having received a B.A. degree from Lynchburg College and a M.F.A. degree from James Madison University, she was an artist and a veteran of WWII. Mrs. Rash was active in the Piedmont Literary Society, Lynchburg Art Club, Poetry Society of Virginia, Poetry Workshop of the Women’s Club of Lynchburg and was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Wayne Rash Jr. of Clifton and Charles R. Rash of Ft. Meade, Md.; one daughter, Linda L. Edlund of Clermont, Fla.; three brothers, Bertram Miller Jr. of Lynchburg, Ohio, William J. Miller of Ponca City, Okla. and Lawrence B. Miller of Anderson, S.C. and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1998 at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church by the Rev. Kim Webster. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1998 at Diuguid Rivermont Chapel.
Those who wish to make memorials may consider the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, New York, 10021.
Roy Kenneth Ridgeway Sr.
Roy Kenneth Ridgeway Sr., 58, of 405 9th Street, Commonwealth Trailer Park #24, Altavista, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Denie Moore Ridgeway.
Born March 2, 1940 in Campbell County, he was a son of Nellie Dalton Ridgeway and the late Charlie Ridgeway. He was a member of the Round Pond Baptist Church in Sandy Level.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Roy Kenneth Ridgeway Jr. and his wife, Elsie of South Boston and Jeffrey Dean Ridgeway Sr. and his wife, Laura of Evington; two daughters, Brenda Thomas and her husband, William of Altavista and Patricia Ann Saunders and her husband, Wayne of Rustburg; one brother, James Ridgeway of Hurt; two sisters, Margaret Davis of Altavista and Delma Towler of Hurt and 10 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 in Edge Hill Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Jim Critchley.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
Larry Gene Robinson Jr.
Larry Gene Robinson Jr., 29, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne G. Robinson and two children, Tyler Sean Robinson, Jenna Elizabeth Robinson of Lynchburg.
Arrangements are incomplete by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Mary Esposito York Sterling
Mary Sterling, 81, a resident of Scaraborough, Maine, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at John Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Sterling was born in South Portland, Maine, a daughter of the late Fred Curry and Annie Perry of South Portland, Maine.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Esposito, Colby York Sr., William Sterling all of Portland, Maine; her infant son, Albert Leander York; and one other son, Albert York II.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Marylin Esposito, Brookville, Fla., Vincent and Virginia Esposito, South Portland, Maine, Colby Jr. and Ruth E. York, Forest, Karl York, Baltimore, Md., Robert and Debbie York, Danville; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and William Gravel, South Portland, Maine; one stepson, Stanley Taylor; seven grandsons, David, Vincent Esposito, Stephen and Joseph Esposito, Albert York, Colby III, Lincoln York; eight granddaughters, Ann Marie, Mary Beth Gravel, Susan and Terry Esposito, Stephanie York, Nancy York, Melissa Smith, Angela Dawn York and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted today in Baltimore, Md. and also a memorial service will be at St. John’s Evangelistic Church, South Portland, Maine. Burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her son, Karl York, Baltimore, Md. and daughters residence, 264 Holmes Road, Scaraborough, Maine.
Cremation and Funeral Alternative, Baltimore, Md. is in charge of funeral arrangements at Greenmount Cemetery.
Robert Frank Trevey
Robert Frank Trevey, 53, of Lexington, Ky., formerly of Big Island, died at his residence Tuesday. He was the first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. A native of Big Island, he was the son of the late John T. Trevey and Mary Horton Trevey who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sons, Samuel P. Trevey and his wife, Laura, Richmond, David A. Trevey and Robert B. Trevey, Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, Jerry J. Trevey, Long Grove, Ill. and James H. Trevey, Richmond; a twin sister, Betty T. Blue, Lynchburg and two grandchildren, Carole and Catherine Trevey, Richmond.
A brother, John E. Trevey, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway, Lexington, Ky. with a graveside service at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hunting Creek Cemetery, Big Island.
The family will be at the home of Mrs. John Trevey in Big Island from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Oscar Monroe (Pete) Waller
Oscar Monroe (Pete) Waller of Halifax, died Wednesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Millstone with burial in church cemetery.
Algiers Frederick Wharton
Algiers Frederick Wharton, 71, of Lynchburg, departed this life Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Barbados, Jan. 2, 1927, he was a son of the late Frederick Bostic and Marie Wharton. Mr. Wharton was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church of Queens, N.Y., the Bronx Masonic Lodge and was a retired engineer for AT&T Communications.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Mae Winfree Wharton; two daughters, Cheryl Woods and husband, David and Patricia Rawls and husband, Raymond all of Queens, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Sandra Fuqua of Yonkers, N.Y. and Patricia Toby and husband, Randall of Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, Moses Winfree of Washington, D.C. and John Sampson of Queens, N.Y.; one sister-in-law, Loretta Grooms of Madison Heights, four grandchildren and a loving cousin, Eureme Smalls of Brooklyn, N.Y.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at his home in Lynchburg, 306 Woodway Drive, in celebration of his life.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at St. James Baptist Church in Piney River by Bishop Terrence Sykes, assisted by the Rev. David Brown with burial in the Cashwell family cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Cashwell family home in Piney River immediately following the funeral service and interment.
Funeral arrangements by Byrum-Parr Funeral Home.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr.
Dr. William Joseph Boyd Jr., 61, of Bedford, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998.
Born Aug. 5, 1937 in Nashville, Tenn., he was the son of Mary Kimery Boyd of Roanoke and the late William Joseph Boyd Sr. He was a retired Pathologist from Lab Corp of America.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam Bitner Boyd; a son, Bart Boyd of Bedford; a daughter, Rebecca Rice Boyd of Bedford; a sister, Diana Boyd of Nashville, Tenn.; a niece, Rachel Coleman of Nashville, Tenn. and a nephew, Jay Formosa of Greenville, N.C.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Timothy J. Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Cathryn Pulley Camper
A memorial service for Cathryn Pulley Camper was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Bob Smith and Frank Goodwin officiating.
The family received friends before and after the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine.
Woodall-Tharp was in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Frances Rea Clark
Frances Rea Clark of South Boston, died Monday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Martinsville.
Ida Frances Tuck Coates
Ida Frances Tuck Coates of Halifax, died Monday. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Boston.
Homie C. Dalton
GRETNA — Homie Clyde Dalton, 85, of 1596 Deer View Road, Gretna, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at his residence.
Born Feb. 9, 1913 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late James L. Dalton and Mattie Schwitzerlett Dalton. Mr. Dalton was married to the late Elma Lee Yeatts Dalton and was predeceased by a son, Carroll G. Dalton. Mr. Dalton was a member of Springfield Primitive Baptist Church, a retired employee with Burlington and a retired farmer.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy C. and Colleen Dalton of Gretna and Wayne and Nancy Dalton of Forest; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Ronnie Bennett of Gretna, Martha and Steve Smith of Gretna; one daughter-in-law, Phyllis Dalton of Danville; two brothers, Oscar T. Dalton of Hurt and Ocie E. Dalton of Gretna; three sisters, Alice Dove of Gretna, Doris Creasy of Gretna and Beulah Hodnett of Rustburg, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 1998 at Springfield Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Julian Williams and Dr. Lynn Marstin. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, Va. 24557.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 1596 Deer View Road, Gretna.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Evelyn Bell Davis
Mrs. Evelyn Bell Davis of 623 Harrison Street, departed this life Tuesday at Lynchburg General Hospital. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Curtis W. Gilchrist
Curtis W. Gilchrist, 72, of 1201 Cottontown Road, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Meta G. Gilchrist.
Mr. Gilchrist was born March 24, 1926 in Lynchburg to the late James V. Gilchrist and Bessie Bryant Gilchrist. Curtis was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Elks Club, retired from Barker-Jennings Corp. and worked for the Lynchburg Transit Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kerry Lynn Gilchrist of Evington; a sister, Alice Paris of Calif. and devoted friends, Hilda and Don Carson.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, James V. Gilchrist Jr., Robert Gilchrist, Earl Gilchrist and Ralph E. Paris.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with Dr. Creed S. Davis Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Barbara M. McGuire
Barbara M. McGuire, 64, of 86 Keith Avenue, Cranston, R.I., a cashier at Flore Pontiac, West Warwick for 13 years before her illness in July, died Oct. 14, 1998 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, R.I. She was the wife of Raymond C. McGuire.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late David and Helen (Baker) Fogell Jr., she had lived in Md. and Va. before returning to Cranston, R.I. in 1986. She was a communicant at Saint Mark’s Church, Garden City.
Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Daniel R. and Ronald D. McGuire both of Finksberg, Md. and Brian F. McGuire of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Cheryl L. Dudley of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Dorothy A. Cosantino of Warwick, R.I. and Patricia M. Arnold of Chepachet, R.I.; four brothers, Charles L. Fogell of Providence, R.I., David R. Fogell of Cranston, R.I., Arhur E. Fogell of Sciuate, R.I. and Kenneth J. Fogell of Warwick, R.I. and 12 grandchildren.
The funeral was held Oct. 17, 1998 from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, R.I. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mark’s Church, Garden City. Burial was in the R.I. Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter, R.I.
Juanita Weeks Short
Juanita Weeks Short, 79, of 203 E. Hurt Road, Hurt, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in her home. She was the wife of Ollie S. Short.
Born March 10, 1919 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Walter N. (Jack) and Mary Gregory Weeks. She was a member of the Hurt United Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Ray M. Short of Gretna; one daughter, Judy S. Wolfe of Hurt; one sister, Nellie Saunders of Danville; five grandchildren, Jeff Short, Kim W. Hammond, Timmy Wolfe, Blake Wolfe and Blair Wolfe and two great-grandchildren, Chelse Watkins and Chaseton Hammond.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 in Hurt United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Schooler and the Rev. Marianne Bird. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Finch & Finch Funeral Home, Altavista and other times at the residence.
Frances Harvey Abbitt
APPOMATTOX — Frances Harvey Abbitt, 75, of 3 Evergreen Ave., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the wife of Herbert M. Abbitt. She was previously married to the late Bruce H. Paulette Sr. and the late Emmitt Walker Paulette Sr.
Born in Appomattox County, Dec. 7, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Charles Courtney Harvey and Elizabeth Harvey Harvey. Mrs. Abbitt was Associate Editor for the Times Virginian, a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served as church clerk, Sunday school teacher and co-organist, a member of the Appomattox Woman’s Club, secretary of the Appomattox Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors for the Appomattox Chapter of the American Heart Association.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Bruce H. Paulette Jr., Chris P. Greever and her husband, Chuck and E.W. (Scott Walker) Paulette Jr. and his wife, Tanya all of Lynchburg; a stepdaughter, Joyce McLean Abbitt of Smithfield; three grandchildren, Traci Horne, B.H. Paulette III and Jennifer M. Credit and three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Joey and Grant.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Jim Bunce with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at Robinson Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation or New Hope Baptist Church.
Eula Truxell Ayers
Eula Truxell Ayers, 91, of Roanoke, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 in Richfield Nursing Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
John Henry Burley
John Henry Burley, 82, of 481 Kentmoore Farm Road, Madison Heights, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Lynchburg General Hospital. For 55 years, he was the husband of Gladys Pickeral Burley.
Born April 2, 1916 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late John Robert and Minnie Branham Burley. Mr. Burley was a retired self employed carpenter and attended Oakdale Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John A. Burley and one daughter, Nancy B. Wooldridge.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Burley is survived by one son, James H. Burley of Waverly; two daughters, Linda B. Wilkerson of Lynchburg and Brenda B. Cash and her husband, Junior of Madison Heights; two brothers, six sisters, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Whitten Monelison Chapel by the Rev. Terry Wornstaff. Interment will follow 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.
Cathryn Pulley Camper
Cathryn Pulley Camper, 43, of Forest, passed into eternal rest, Oct. 17, 1998. Cathy was the wife of Rhudy Camper.
Born Feb. 21, 1955, she was the daughter of Margaret Garrison Pulley and the late Durwood Pulley. Always true to her convictions, she was a devoted wife, sister and care giver to her family.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Pamela Garrison and Peter Dunn, five aunts and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 20, 1998 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Bob Smith and Frank Goodwin officiating.
The family will receive friends before and after the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Curtis W. Gilchrist
Curtis W. Gilchrist, 72, of 1201 Cottontown Road, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at his home. He was the husband of Meta Gibson Gilchrist. Arrangements are incomplete by Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home, 237-9424.
Mary W. Haythe
Funeral services for Mary W. Haythe will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Franklin Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Stewart officiating. The family will receive friends at 823 Old Forest Road.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Harvey Leonard Sibley
Harvey Leonard Sibley, 95, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
Mrs. Bessie Marshall
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Marshall will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Hat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. John West, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. The cortege will assemble at the residence at 1:15 p.m.
Services are entrusted to the care of Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
George Washington Mills
George Washington Mills died Saturday. Survivors include one niece. Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home, 846, 1337.
Robert B. (Bob) Moon
Robert B. (Bob) Moon, 83, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 1998 in Napa, Calif. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Brace Moon of Hurt. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 29 years of service. He was the husband of Jenny R. Moon of Napa, Calif.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sue Tapac of Concord, Calif.; three brothers, Jim Moon of Hurt, Charlie Moon of Broadrun, Roy Moon of Hurt; one sister, Lena M. Evers of Portsmouth, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, John T. Moon; two brothers, Bill Moon and Nat Moon; one sister, Lottie M. McMakin.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at Edge Hill Baptist Church, Hurt.
Dorothy Tart Putman
Dorothy Tart Putman, formerly of Duluth, Minn., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Drinkard Health Center. She had returned to Duluth every summer since moving to Danville in 1959. Since 1984, she had lived at Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg.
Born in Menominee, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Tart and Lillian Oberkircher Tart. Mrs. Putman attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth and Michigan State University in Lansing with further studies in New York City, Germany and Austria. Widely recognized as a soprano soloist and teacher, she had been a member of the music facility at Duluth State Teachers College (now UMD), Chatham Hall and Stratford College in Virginia. She was an active member of the Matinee Musical and Cecilian Society of Duluth and of the musical life of every community where she lived. A former member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church of Duluth and the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Danville, she was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church in Lynchburg.
Mrs. Putman was married in 1946 to Willis A. Putman of Duluth who predeceased her in 1961.
She is survived by one brother, Ralph J. Tart of Houston, Texas and three nephews, Peter M. Tart and James S. Tart of Dallas, Texas and Stephen M. Tart of Greenwich, Conn.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Westminster-Canterbury in Lynchburg at a later date. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth, Minn.
Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is serving the family.
Mac Merriman Reynolds
Mrs. Anne Wesley has been notified of the passing of her brother, Mac Merriman Reynolds in Somers Point, N.J. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Pleasantville, N.J. with interment in Lakewood, N.J.
Courtesy of Community Funeral Home.
Bill Winders
Bill Winders, 49, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at his home.
The third of seven children, Bill was born Sept. 16, 1949 in Aimes, Iowa to Gordon and Ruth Winders. Bill was a fighter from birth, life was not easy for him but he managed to find happiness in family, friends and the things he did. Bill started his construction and racing interests in 1963 at age 13, when he built a soap box derby car and raced in national competitions. Bill attended Ohio University and later became a Solar Technician with Sun Trac Industries. From there Bill worked for Engineered Energy Systems as a marketing manager. Most recently he became an assistant superintendent in residential construction. In his sparetime Bill enjoyed training dogs. His love for racing never subsided and he was a member of the Potomac Regional Porsche Club. Bill was a devoted husband and loving father.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Terry Bostick of Alexandria; daughter, Andrea Winders of Lancaster, Ohio; father and mother, Gordon and Ruth Winders of Raleigh, N.C.; brothers and sisters, Jane, Jim, Tom, Mary Kay, Donna and Ann.
A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Raphael Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to The Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Eastern N.C. Chapter, 400 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27605.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Millbrook Road.
Frances Harvey Abbitt
Frances Harvey Abbitt, wife of Herbert Abbitt of 5 Evergreen Avenue, Appomattox, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete. Robinson Funeral Home.
Mary W. Haythe
Mary W. Haythe of 823 Old Forest Road, departed this life Friday morning in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Hamlett. She was the wife of the late William Haythe. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Arnold.
She is survived by two daughters, Tessie Marion Moore and Carrie Pannell both of Lynchburg; a son, Alphonzo Haythe of Lynchburg; a devoted friend, Jean Carter; a devoted grandson, George Moore and other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a devoted daughter-in-law, Shirley Haythe and two sons-in-law, Richard Arnold and Herman Rosser and other relatives and friends.
Funeral announcements will be given later.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Bernice Keatts Kirby
Bernice Keatts Kirby, 74, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eugene Melvin Kirby.
Born May 17, 1924 in Whittles, Va., she was the daughter of the late Posie Lester Keatts and Lena Mae Shields Keatts. Mrs. Kirby was retired from Burlington Industries where she was weaver. She was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Kirby and two brothers, Nolan Keatts and Dutch Keatts.
She is survived by one daughter, Dale Kirby Stevens and her husband, Morris; two granddaughters, Crystal Parker and her husband, Dale of Fayetteville, N.C. and Denise Stevens of Lynchburg; three brothers, Joel “Whimpy” Keatts and his wife, Jean of Hurt, Harry Keatts Sr. and his wife, Mary Alma of Osceola, Alaska, and Clarice Keatts and his wife, Rachel of Lynch Station; and one sister, Doris Wild and her husband, Fred of Westville, Fla.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Marsh Memorial United Methodist church with Dr. William P. Warnock officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at Mrs. Kirby’s residence.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Laura Perry Kulle
Laura Perry Kulle, 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at her residence. She was the wife of 61 years of Clarence L. “Duke” Kulle of Lynchburg.
Born November 10, 1917, in Stewartsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte Flynn Perry. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Larry Kulle and Randy Kulle, both of Cleveland, Ohio; two granddaughters, Anita Kulle of Cleveland, Ohio and Diana Kulle of Willoughby, Ohio and one sister, Gerlena Kulle of Camillus, N.Y.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Hedgepeth officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio.
The family request in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Harvey Leonard Sibley
Harvey Leonard Sibley, 95, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998. Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home.
Mrs. Doretha E. Abbott
Mrs. Doretha E. Abbott, daughter of Mrs. Pricilla Abbott of Evergreen, died in Washington, D.C. Funeral notice will appear later by Bruce & Stiff Funeral Home, Appomattox.
Luscian Houston Allen Jr.
Luscian Houston Allen Jr. of 1711 Wards Ferry Road, Lynchburg, departed this life Saturday in the Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Nelson County, May 16, 1918, he was the son of the late Luscian Allen Sr. and the late Kate Henley Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evette Allen; two sons, Kelvin and Kenneth Allen of Middle Town, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Saunders of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Hampton Allen of New York City; a stepson, Cargill Bernard of N.Y., five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends at the residence, 1711 Wards Ferry Road, Apt. #5.
His remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
Cathryn Pulley Camper
Cathryn Pulley Camper, 43, of Forest, passed into eternal rest, Oct. 17, 1998. Cathy was the wife of Rhudy Camper.
Born Feb. 21, 1955, she was the daughter of Margaret Garrison Pulley and the late Durwood Pulley. Always true to her convictions, she was a devoted wife, sister and caregiver to her family.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Pamela Garrison and Peter Dunn, five aunts and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel.
The family will receive friends before and after the service.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Ruby Robertson DeLong
Ruby Robertson DeLong, 86, of Vinton, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 1, 1912, a daughter of the late Simon Peter Robertson and Minnie Booth Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren DeLong and two sons, James Simon DeLong and Thomas Calvin DeLong. She was a retired employee of Moneta Dress Factory and was a member of the Chamblissburg Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lola D. and David Clifton, Vinton, Sandra D. and Harold Laughon, Vinton; two sons and daughter-in-law, Glen DeLong, Bedford, Robert E. and Janice DeLong, Forest; a daughter-in-law, Jean DeLong, Vinton; four grandsons and their wives, David Clifton Jr. and Laurie DeLong, Michael DeLong, Shannon and JoAnn Laughon, Jeremy Laughon; four granddaughters, Tonya Clifton, Kimberly Beth DeLong, Lynne Goodwin and her husband, Brian, Kara DeLong; a great-grandson, Chad Clifton and a great-granddaughter, Emily Laughon.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Oct. 18, 1998 from the Chamblissburg Baptist Church by the Rev. Ken Scoggins. Interment will follow in the DeLong Family Cemetery, Franklin County.
The family requests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Chamblissburg Baptist Church Missionary Fund.
Updike Funeral Home, Bedford is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Hogan Gibson
After living a long and richly rewarding life, Gladys Hogan Gibson, 85, of 2717 Rivermont Avenue, was called to heaven on Friday, Oct. 16, 1998. Gladys was a devoted mother and grandmother and was blessed with the love of a very close family and many dear friends. She was the loving wife of the late Clarence Floyd Gibson.
Gladys was born Jan. 12, 1913 to the late James Howard Hogan and the late Nora Grant Hogan. She was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church and retired after many years of employment with Miller and Rhoads.
Gladys is survived by the following family, Nora Murphy and Michael Green of Lynchburg, Susan and Vernon Ward of Forest, Wayne and Jean Gibson of Forest and five loving grandchildren, Laura and Steven Murphy both of Lynchburg, Jerry Thompson of Goode, Jennifer and Jacquelyn Gibson both of Forest and a devoted friend, Carolyn Day.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lynchburg Lifesaving Crew.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Mrs. Myrtle Davis Gilbert
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Davis Gilbert of 901-9th Street, Altavista, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Staunton Baptist Church, Long Island by Dr. P.A. Medley with burial in the church cemetery.
Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary W. Haythe
Mary W. Haythe of 823 Old Forest Road, departed this life Friday morning in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Hamlett. She was the husband of the late William Haythe. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Arnold. She is survived by two daughters, Tessie Marion Moore and Carrie Pannell both of Lynchburg; a son, Alphonzo Haythe of Lynchburg; a devoted friend, Jean Carter; a devoted grandson, George Moore and other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a devoted daughter-in-law, Shirley Haythe and two sons-in-law, Richard Arnold and Herman Rosser and other relatives and friends.
Funeral announcements will be given later.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Services by Franklin Funeral Home, 845-7101.
Helen Coleman Holland
Helen Coleman Holland died Oct. 16, 1998 after a long illness. She was the daughter of Edward and Lennie Coleman and was retired from Nationwide Insurance Company.
She is survived by her son, Scott Holland and dear friend, Angela Smith of Lynchburg; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Tara East of Virginia Beach; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn East Levan and Noel Levan of Roanoke. She is also survived by grandsons, Logan East and Zachary Levan and sisters, Norma C. (Jinx) Grady and Shirley C. Dirom of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Woodall-Tharp is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
James Edward Jones
“Blackeyes”
James Edward “Blackeyes” Jones, 61, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.
He was born Oct. 25, 1936 in Lynchburg, the son of Florence Brooks Jones and the late Lucas Jones. He retired from Bob Jones Painting Contractors and attended Tree of Life.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Renee Davis.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Tammy Finney of Gretna and Samantha Jones of Bedford County; one brother, Robert L. “Bob” Jones and his wife, Mary; one sister, Nancy J. Anderson and her husband, Ralph of Lynchburg and four grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel by Pastor Mike Dodson and Dr. Melvin Campbell. Interment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the residence of his brother, Bob, 210 Sunburst Hills Road.
Bernice Keatts Kirby
Bernice Keatts Kirby, 74, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998. Arrangements by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Laura Perry Kulle
Laura Perry Kulle, 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998. Arrangements by Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Mrs. Bessie Marshall
Mrs. Bessie Marshall of Rt. 1, Box 145, Brookneal, died Saturday morning at Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Hamlette and the late Mrs. Sally Hamlette. Her husband is Mr. Sam Marshall. She was a member of Hat Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Ms. Samantha Marshall and Mrs. Shirley Harrington both of Baltimore, Md.; a son, James Marshall and his wife, Mary of Lynchburg; a granddaughter, Miss Melanie Harrington of Baltimore, Md. and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence.
The funeral announcement will appear later.
Her remains rest at Carl B. Hutcherson Funeral Home.
Madaline White Mitchell
Madaline White Mitchell, 95, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998. She was the widow of Hugh Ralph Mitchell.
She was born July 18, 1903 in Concord. Madeline was a charter member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Hugh M. (Jimmy) and June Mitchell of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Marye M. and Buford Almond of Lynchburg. She also leaves two brothers, John C. (Sam) White of Lynchburg, Saunders A. (Buck) White of South Boston. In addition, six grandchildren, Nancy M. Donley of Dallas, Texas, Dana M. Bryan and Robert A. Mitchell both of Jacksonville, Fla., Kim M. Mitchell of Harrisburg, N.C., Debra A. Martin and Dale L. Almond both of Lynchburg. Madeline also leaves five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. John A. Siegle officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 18, 1998 at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her daughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fort Hill United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Stella Clara Johnston Morris
Stella Clara Johnston Morris, 80, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at Lovingston Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Adron Morris.
Mrs. Morris was born April 10, 1918 in Eden, N.C. to the late Floyd W. and Maggie Taylor Johnston. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church and a member of the Quarter Century Club at Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and David Stokes of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, David Zane Stokes and his wife, Clara of Charlotte, N.C. and Brian Russell of Alexandria.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Jan Weston officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501 or Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Route 2, Box 125, Brookneal, Va. 24528-9984.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Loren Oliver
A memorial service in celebration of the life of Loren Oliver will be held in the Sweet Briar College Memorial Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 1998. A reception will follow in the Pannell Gallery.
James Gray Otey
James Gray Otey, 75, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998 at Eldercare Nursing Home, Farmville. He was the husband of Lottie Nuckles Otey.
Mr. Otey was born June 8, 1923 in Montgomery County to the late Jacob Dalton Otey and the late Alma Lilly White Otey. He was a retired painter and served in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four stepdaughters, Mrs. David (Iris Ann) Fitzhugh, Mrs. Samuel (Patricia Sue) Stump Sr., Mrs. James (Frances) Wood all of Lynchburg and Shirley Marie Wood of Rome, Ga., nine stepgrandchildren, 11 step great-grandchildren, one step great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Gary Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Wood, 113 Carnell Lane, Lynchburg, Va. 24504.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginning Tabernacle, 1886 South Coolwell Road, Madison Heights, Va. 24572.
Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 237-9424.
Willie Payne
Willie Payne of 2005 Tulip Street, departed this life Friday afternoon in the Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, the son of the late Carrie Bateman Payne. He was a retired employee of the Portsmouth Fish Company.
Surviving Willie are his daughter, Mrs. Carol Bradshaw and son, Leroy Payne both of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Payne of Campbell County, Mrs. Helen Dillard of Gladys and Mrs. Agusta Payne of Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Clarence E. Bateman of Lynchburg; a devoted nephew, Willie H. Crawley of Lynchburg. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Community Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James E. Johnson officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until time of service. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. Community Funeral Home directing.
Lona Bomar Phelps
Lona Bomar Phelps, 91, of 1550 Blackburn Street, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998 in Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was the wife of Lawrence Murphy Phelps.
She was born May 28, 1907 in Campbell County, the daughter of the late Elisha Bomar and Mattie Hunter Bomar. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Hubert and Dick Bomar and four sisters, Fannie Matthews, Elsie Mowell, Georgia Dowdy and Evelyn Scott.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, James L. Phelps and his wife, Lore of Forest; one sister, Lizzie Kreger of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel by the Rev. Jan Weston. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
William Malcolm Royal
William Malcolm Royal, 79, of 521 Farmers Mt. Road, Gretna, died Saturday morning in the Jefferson Park Center, Charlottesville. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Corbin Turner
Harold Corbin Turner, 82, of Bedford, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was a farmer in Bedford County after he returned from service in 1945. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Southern Baptist Church for over 60 years. At the time of his death, he was the chairman of the Bedford County Board of Elections and had served as secretary of the Board for more than 25 years. Mr. Turner was also director of Bedford County Mutual Insurance Company.
He was born Oct. 26, 1915 in Bedford County, a son of the late George Walter Turner and Jessie Preston Turner.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine Robertson Turner; two daughters, Judy Turner Scott and Ann Turner Burks; three grandchildren, David Harwell Burks, Kay Alison Scott and Michael Douglas Scott. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 18, 1998 at Carder-Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Lakeside Plaza, Office Bldg. B-#2, 2250 Murrell Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24501.
Arrangements by Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, 586-3443.
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