Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
PARKER, Curtis Lee
Curtis Lee Parker, 68, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at his home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Christiansburg Church of Christ with Mr. Dennis Curd officiating. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military rites by VFW Post #1184. The Parker Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 328-2612.
PATTERSON, Theodore
Theodore Patterson, 73, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004 at New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by sisters, Mae Hickman McDaniel, with whom he lived, of Floyd; half-sisters, Mary Jones and Pearl Flacks, of Bluefield, W.Va.; half-brothers, James Hamlet and Charles Hamlet, of Bluefield, W.Va.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Mount Zion Christian Church with Rev. James Houchins officiating. Burial will be private. Maberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
SCOTT, Elsie Hale
Elsie Hale Scott, 77, of Elliston, died Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.
SOWERS, Ruth Virginia
Ruth Virginia Sowers, age 91, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Radford Nursing and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Dowdy and Rev. Ron Hodge officiating. Interment
will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesleyan Community Church, 1521 South Main Street, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg.
BARBER, Jimmie Lee, Jr.
Jimmie Lee Barber, Jr., 33, of Norfolk, formerly of Covington, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral, 3 p.m. Monday, at Pine Street Baptist Church in Covington. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.
BLACKBURN, Charles
Charles (Petie) Blackburn, 79, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, August 12, 2004. Memorial service, 7 p.m. Saturday, at Lomax Funeral Home Chapel, Buena Vista.
BUMPUS, Callie Estelle
Callie Estelle Bumpus, 93, of Martinsville, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at home. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Services, Bassett.
HIGGINS, John Raymond, Jr.
John Raymond (Johnny) Higgins, Jr., 45, of Lexington, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at his home. Mr. Higgins was born December 12, 1958 in Rockbridge County, a son of John Raymond Higgins of Lexington, and Bessie Mae Camper of Buena Vista. He was a member of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to his parents is his wife, Elaine C. Higgins of Lexington; two sons, Joshua Raymond Higgins of Richmond and John Ross Higgins of Lexington; stepfather, Carl B. Camper of Buena Vista; stepsister, Sherrie Walls of Buena Vista; one aunt, Martha Vest of Lexington; one uncle, Reese C. Van Ness of Buena Vista; his special canine friend, Jake; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; other special friends, Jeffrey Vest, Eddie Hostetter, Larry Leech, Richard Ayers, Dennis Ayers, Nick Alberti, Johnnie Hall and Dot and Bub Mohler, all of Lexington. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 in the Collierstown Presbyterian Church cemetery with the Rev. James A. Rohne officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va.
HILL, James Edward Hill
James Edward Hill, 84, of Martinsville, died Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Services, Bassett.
JOYCE, Catherine Teresa
Catherine Teresa Joyce, of Arlington, Va., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Thomas Joyce (Ret. Navy and Department of Justice), and the loving mother of Edward Thomas Joyce, Patricia Joyce Webster, Margaret Mary Joyce, Eileen Marie Joyce, and the late Kathleen Marie Joyce. She was the devoted sister of Eileen Larkin Bergin. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends may call at the Arlington Funeral Home, 3901 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m., with prayers offered on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1914 North Randolph Street, Arlington, Va. Interment
to follow at Arlington National cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attn: Communication Department, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814.
MAYS, Merrill Stafford
Mr. Merrill Stafford (Slick) Mays, 83, died Friday, August 13, 2004. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
McVEY, Jessie
Jessie McVey, of Chilhowie, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel, Chilhowie.
PARSONS, Rose Brill
Rose Brill Parsons, 92, of Martinsville, died Friday, August 13, 2004. Funeral service, 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory.
PICKETT, Justin Keith
Justin Keith Pickett, 18, of Woodlawn, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Saturday, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
SHEETS, Plummer C.
Plummer C. Sheets, 74, passed away Friday August 13, 2004, at his home in Troutdale. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Saturday, from the Fairwood cemetery in Troutdale. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the Sheets family.
SMITH, Rachel D.
Rachel D. Smith, 72, of Marion, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie.
STRAUB, Agnes Preston Fix
Agnes Preston Fix Straub, 83, of Lexington, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
TYREE, Lewis, Jr.
Lewis Tyree, Jr., 82, of Charlottesville, died Friday, July 30, 2004. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, at R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington.
WORRELL, Eva Louise Armbrister
Eva Louise Armbrister Worrell, 82, of Max Meadows, Va., passed away Friday, August 13, 2004. She was born October 31, 1921 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Robert Wiley and Hattie Fisher Armbrister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Lee Worrell, three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue W. and Garnett Gilbert of Claremont, Va., Sharon W. and Mike Wilson of Lyman, S.C.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry M. and Norma F. Armbrister of Wytheville, Theron L. "Jay" and Donna V. Worrell, Jr., Kenneth W. and Cindy C. Worrell, all of Max Meadows, Va., William E. "Billy" and Pat D. Worrell of Grove City, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian A. and Randolph Corvin of Wytheville, Va.; special friend, Helen Ingram of Max Meadows, Va. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 4 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kent Lewis and the Rev. James Dunn officiating. Interment
will follow in West End cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.
BECKETT, Rhoda Ellen
Rhoda Ellen Beckett, 88, of Ballard, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.
CARTER, Gertie Belle
Gertie Belle Carter, 89, of Ballard, W.Va., died Friday, August 13, 2004. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Spruce Run Church of the Brethren in Lindside. Arrangements by Wickline Funeral Home in Lindside.
AYLOR, C. Fred
C. Fred Aylor, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.
CRONE, Betty Baker
Betty Baker Crone, 75, of Craig County passed away Monday, August 9, 2004. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2004 at New Canterbury Church with the Rev. John Abbott officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Canterbury Church, Rt. 1 Box 534 Catawba, Va. 24070. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle.
DeWITT, Florence Delight Lane
Florence Delight (Dee) Lane DeWitt, 84, died July 9, 2004 in Bradenton, Florida. A memorial service will be held on August 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Christ Evangelical Luther Church, 2011 Brandon Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va.
MANN, Barry Keith
Barry Keith Mann, 53, of Tom's River, New Jersey, formerly of Covington, died Sunday, August 8, 2004. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Arritt Funeral Home Chapel.
RADER, Millard H.
Millard (Matt) H. Rader, 81, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at Red Bank Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C. 29202-7044. Matt, born February 15, 1923, joined his bride of sixty years, Mildred Kersey Rader, in Glory on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Born in Advent, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Matison Rader and Lola Georgianna Gandee Rader. He retired from the United States Postal Service and was a decorated veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and served with the 8th Air Corps Bomber group during WWII. Mr. Rader was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and an avid artist, gardener, woodworker and guitar player. He was a gentle, good man with a marvelous smile and sense of humor. He loved his Savior, his wife, his children and his guitar. He is survived by his children, Connie Clark and husband, Larry, of Greer, S.C., Carole Carter of Columbia, Rick Rader and wife, Jeanette of Troutville, Va., and Roger Rader and wife, Linda, of Birmingham, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rader was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
TYREE, Lewis, Jr.
Lewis Tyree, Jr., 82, of Charlottesville, died Friday, July 30, 2004. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at R.E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington.
TOPPING, Daphine Bossinger
Daphine Bossinger Topping, 102, of Clifton Forge, Va., died Thursday, August 12, 2004. Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday, from the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home.
STRAUB, Agnes Preston Fix
Agnes Preston Fix Straub, 83, of Lexington, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington.
