Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Zeena Vanderpool, 64
Of Prospect
Dies Thursday
PROSPECT, Feb. 17 - Zeena C. Vanderpool, 87, of Prospect, died December 2, 2003 In Florida.
She was born May 21, 1939.
She is survived by her son, Preston "Pete" Vanderpool of Tuggle; her daughter, Betty Jane Fox of Buckingham; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and three great great - grandchildren. Wilbur is survived by three children, Cheri Scharfenstlne, Sonny and Roy B. Vanderpool and four grandchildren.
A combined interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens
Vernice R. Rowsey, 77
FEBRUARY 17 - Vernice Rogers Rowsey, 77, of Farmville, born July 10, 1926 In Buena Vista, a daughter of the late Allie and Ola Roberts Rogers. Her husband, Allie Claude Rowsey, preceded her in Cemetery.
H. W. Covington, 81.
WWII Navy Veteran
Dies Wednesday
FEBRUARY 12 - Herbert W. Covington, 81, World War II Veteran, of Farmville, born August 21, 1922, in Charlotte County. He was the son of H. W. Covington, Sr. and Eunice P. Covington Redd. He was a three - year member of the Armed Guard. The Russian Embassy decorated Mr. Covington for his services during this time. He served with the U.S. Navy making the extremely dangerous convoy run to Murmansk/Archangel, the main supply route to the Russian army. He was also a member of the VFW #7059.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years. Ruby W. Covington; two sons, H. Wayne Covington and wife, Carolyn, of Pilot, and Gary L. Covington and wife, Joan, of Mooresville, NC; his granddaughter, Wendy Covington of Richmond; two grandsons, Andrew D. Covington of Mooresville, NC, and Jason P. Covington of Farmville; one great - grandson, Zachary Cohen of Richmond; and two sisters, Irene Spurlock of Farmville and Inez Tworzydlo of Pennsylvania. He was preceded in Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Stanton Island, New York 10305.
Shorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BOOKER, Jallet, 73,
of Jamaica,
Queens, New York,
Died Wednesday, February 4, 2004. A interment in Booker Family funeral service was held Tuesday, February 10, at 1 p.m. at First Nottoway Baptist Church with in Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.
LAMBERT, William, 47,
of Fresno,
California,
Died Sunday, January 25, 2004. A interment in Mercy Seat Church funeral service was held February 7 at 2 p.m. at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Hampden - Sydney, with burial in the church died Wednesday, February 4, 2004.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Revs. Sydney Odom and Ray Pruitt will officiate.
MSgt. Glover, a native of Buckingham County, was the son of the late John W. and Lucy Agee Glover. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and the Air Force Sergeants Association. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and the Air Force Sergeants Association. He was retired from the US Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Wadsworth Glover of Centerville: daughters, Sharon G. (Robert, Jr.) Humphrey of Centerville, Donna L. (Roger, Jr.) Clance of Kathleen; sisters, Ruby Morris of Appomattox, Alice Carter and Bobbie Cook, both of Dillwyn; grandchildren, Chelsea Clance, Sarah Clance, and Caleb Clance.
The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, 701 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA, has charge of arrangements.
Deacon C.R. Wilson, 76
Of Dillwyn,
Buried Saturday
DILLWYN, Feb. 5 - Deacon Charles R. Wilson, of Dillwyn, born to the late Charles Thaddeus Wilson and Nannie Saunders Wilson on March 18, 1927, In Vivian, West Virginia.
He attended Bluefield State (College) University and received an Associate in Arts degree from Chabot College in California.
Deacon Wilson served in the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force from which he retired after 22 years of service. He was a member of Baptist Union Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a member of the Deacon Board, Missionary Circle, Pastor's Aide Committee, and a Sunday School teacher.
Deacon Wilson explored many opportunities in his life. These included Manufacturer Supervisor for Caterpillar in Oakland, CA, substitute teacher for Prince Edward County Public School System, driver for the Buckingham County Young Achievers after school program, paraprofessional and bus driver for Cumberland County Public School System, and Youth Summer Program Supervisor for C - PAC in Cumberland County.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 16 years, Joyce; a daughter, Charletta R. Wilson Jacks (Bernard) of Atlanta, GA; a son, Charles Rodney Wilson (Margaret) of Augusta, GA; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services with full Military Rites were held Saturday, January 31, 2004, at Baptist Union Baptist Church at 12 noon. died Thursday, February 5, 2004, in Farmville, near his home in Hampden - Sydney.
married in 1938, died Sunday, February 8, 2004, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Maggie Peyton.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Thurston; one daughter, Brenda Childress and husband, Milton, of Columbia; one grandson, Jamie Childress and one great - grandson, Michael T. Childress.
She loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Fork of Willis Baptist Church died Friday, February 6, 2004, in Richmond.
She was funeral service was held Monday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with death by one son, Ronald Wood. Also surviving are five sisters, Shirley Henson, Janice Griffin, Norma Jean Swaney, Alice Caley, Kathleen Best; and four brothers, Buford Smith, Jr., Thomas Smith, Gilbert Smith, and Jerry Smith.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 13, 2004, at 6 p.m. at Big Cove Baptist Church, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Cherokee, NC.
