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Obituaries
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8
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Sabrina Danielle Sleeper Saturday,
December 26, 2015, Heaven rejoiced as Sab r i n a Danielle Sleeper entered the gates. Sabrina is the eldest daughter of William Daniel Sleeper and Billie June Jamerson Sleeper. She leaves behind her parents, a younger sister, Courtney Sleeper Hood, brother, William Aaron Sleeper, brother-inlaw, Jeremy Shane Hood, and two nephews, William Shane Hood and Matthew Lawrence Hood. Sabrina resided in Danville, VA, worshipped in Martinsville, VA and worked in Chatham, VA. In short she blessed lives all over Southside Virginia. Sabrina demonstrated grace, faithfulness, and excellence in all that she did, from teaching at Halifax Christian School to office work to designing her own line of jewelry, Flair. Of the greatest importance to Sabrina would be her faith. Her belief in the grace of God and the power of His Holy Spirit purchased through His Son’s, Jesus, blood permeated every avenue of her life. Sabrina worshipped and served at Mercy Crossings in Martinsville, VA since 2007. Through this body of Christ she hosted events, taught in small groups, decorated parts of the children’s building, and faithfully served on the praise and worship team. A few years ago, Sabrina met Joseph Short. Joseph and Sabrina had plans to marry in 2017, in keeping with her love of “7”s. She said that in Joseph she had found a man who loved the Lord and with whom she could be completely herself. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540 and other times at the residence 384 Samuel Bend Rd., Danville, VA 24540. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29th, at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 4385 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540 Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Sleeper family.
Marion Jones Williamson
Marion
Jones
Williamson, 78, passed a w a y Sunday, December 27, 2015 at her home at 1456 Lawless C r e e k R o a d , Blairs, Va., She was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., on April 23, 1937 to the late Lora Jones Jones and the late Obie Jones. She had been a Teacher Assistant with the Pittsylvania County School System and was a member of Central Blvd. Church of God. She was married to the late Howard Williamson. Mrs. Williamson is survived by a daughter, Kathy Guill and husband Larry of Blairs, Va., two sons, Howard Charles “Chuck” Williamson and wife Nesha
of Blairs, Va. and Joseph Clayton Williamson of Danville, a sisters, Sally Morris of Charlottesville, VA. She is also survived by four grandsons, Christopher Myers, Clayton Myers, Jason Williamson and Joshua Williamson, and five greatgrandchildren, Nathan Myers, MaKenize Myers, Chloe Myers, Ryland Myers and Dean Williamson. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by two sisters Edith Keys and Helen Samson A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, Va, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Va. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 2:00pm -3:00pm The family at other times will be at the home of her daughter, 301 Railroad Lane, Blairs, Va. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon chapel, Danville is serving the Williamson family.
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Willie Ree McCullough Ree
McCullough, age 73 of 203 Cunningham St., Danville, VA passed a w a y Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Roman E a g l e Rehab and Health Center, Danville. She was born May 4, 1942 in Danville to the late Hillard McCullough and Goldie Precious Carter McCullough. Willie was a member of White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dry Fork. She retired from Dan River Mills, Inc. after 37 years of service. Mrs. McCullough is survived by a son, Dwayne Ricardo “Ricky” McCullough and wife Wanda of Blairs, VA: a brother Charles McCullough and special friend Gracie Ferrell of Danville: a sister, Brenda Waller of Danville: two grandchildren, Madison McCullough Betts and husband Telvis and Peyton McCullough and a special grand dog, Lacey – Lacey – Lacey. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Edward Lee McCullough. The family will receive friends 1:30 p.m. till 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 prior to the service at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, VA 24540 and other times at the sons (“Ricky” McCullough) home 7465 US Hwy 29, Blairs, VA 24527. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. Mt. Hermon Chapel with the Rev. Edwin Pope and Morris Adkins officiating. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the McCullough family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
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Robert Lee Maxwell
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She Loving son, husband, faat Norris Funeral Services, was born December 12, 1927 ther, grandfather, great Inc., West End Chapel, 511 in Virginia to the late Evergrandfather. Hardest-workChurch Ave., Danville, VA ett M. Turman and the late ing business man from age 24541. Viola Largen Turman. Inez six on (first selling frozen A memorial service will be was first married to the late Snickers and Cokes for a held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, John Minter and later to profit) and a master carpenJanuary 3, 2016 at Norris the late Leonard Banks. She ter, bricklayer, builder retirFuneral Services, Inc., West was a member of Schooling at age 86. War hero – a End Chapel with Father field Baptist Church. Mrs. top turret gunner shot down Jonathan Geortz officiating. Banks was a professional over the North Sea in WWII In lieu of flowers memorial beautician for over 62 years. surviving 33 missions – donations may be made to Mrs. Banks is survived by loved his country as much God’s Storehouse, 750 Mea daughter Kathy M. Rogas his family. morial Dr., Danville, VA ers and husband Paul of In addition to his wife, he 24540. Mocksville, NC: a son, Don is survived by three sisters Norris Funeral Services, W. Minter and wife Brenda Honey Hubert, Ellie AberInc. and Crematory, West of Danville: a sister Nelda nathy and Dellie Mills, all End Chapel, 511 Church Nester of Laurel Fork, VA of Gaston County, NC; two Ave. Danville is serving the and three grandchildren, daughters, Judy Greer and Davis family. Becky Bridges, John Minter her husband Larry of Sterand Maria Rogers. ling, VA; Rosalee Maxwell In addition to her parents of Danville, VA; one son, and husbands she was preFrank Maxwell and his wife Homer C. deceased by a sister and Renee of Danville, VA; six Holley four brothers. grandchildren: Todd ValleHomer C. Holley, 95, of The family will receive jos, Ryan Vallejos, Jamie Callands, friends 12:30 p.m. till 1:30 Wren, Shannon Maxwell, V i r g i n i a p.m., prior to the service, Katie Jones, Hunter Maxwent to Saturday, January 2, 2016 well; five great grandchilbe with at Norris Funeral Services, dren: Gracie Vallejos, Isabel his Lord Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel, Vallejos, Austin Vallejos, and Sav3995 Franklin Tpke., DanVictoria Vallejos, Grayson ior Friville, VA. Jones. In addition to his day, JanFuneral services will be mother, father and four sibuary 1, held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, lings, he was predeceased 2016. He January 2, 2016 at Norris by his son, Steven Maxwell. was born Funeral Services, Inc., Mt. The family will receive A u g u s t Hermon Chapel with the friends from 7:00 to 8:00 26, 1920 Rev. Brian Edwards officiaton Monday, January 4, in Pittsylvania County, Va. ing. Interment will follow at 2016; the memorial serto the late Beverly HolHighland Burial Park., Danvice will be held at 11am on ley and the late Martha ville, VA. Tuesday, January 5. Both Reynolds Holley and was Norris Funeral Services, the visitation and memorial married to the late Mabel Inc. and Crematory, Mt. service will be held at NorFinney Holley. Mr. Holley Hermon Chapel, 3995 ris Funeral Services, 3995 was a member of County Franklin Tpke., Danville is Franklin Turnpike, DanLine Christian Church and serving the Banks family. worked as a tobacco farmer, ville, VA. In lieu of flowers, saw miller, and logger. Mr. the family respectfully sugHolley proudly served in the gests memorial donations United States Army and was be made to the Disabled Roy “Butch” American Veterans. a veteran of WWII. Edward Davis, Jr. Mr. Holley is survived by his Roy “Butch” Edward Davis, Jr., daughters, Carolyn H. Ashage 68 by and her husband, RonBeulah Saunders of 5756 nie of Martinsville, Va., and Dishman Brenda H. Gregory and her W h i s Beulah Saunders Dishman, husband, Melvin of Midlopering age 81, Pines Rd., thian, Va.; his son, Rodger of 208 Holley and his wife, Betty Danville Charlotte of Winston Salem, NC; and passed A v e . , a w a y his brother, Floyd Holley D a n and his wife, Helen of CalWednesville, VA, lands, Va.; as well as seven day, Dedied on grandchildren, fifteen great cember Tuesday, grandchildren, and two 30, 2015 Decemgreat-great grandchildren. at Danville Regional Mediber 22, In addition to his wife and cal Center. He was born Oc2015 at parents, Mr. Holley was tober 1, 1947 in Stamford, her resipredeceased by two inCT. to the late Roy Edward dence. fant daughters, one infant Davis, Sr. and Clarissa WarShe was born on June 28, ing Davis. Butch was mar- granddaughter, six sisters, 1934, in Pittsylvania Counand four brothers. ried to Barbara Davis who ty, VA, to the late Herbert survives of the residence. Funeral services will be Thomas Saunders and Alice held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, He was a member of SaMargaret Davis Saunders. cred Heart Catholic Church. January 4, 2016 at County Mrs. Dishman was a homeLine Christian Church, with Mr. Davis proudly served maker and was a member of his country as a member Minister Dean Ashby and Woodlawn Baptist Church. Rev. Daryl Joyce officiatof the US Navy during the She had a passion for sewVietnam era. He was a for- ing. Interment will follow at ing and reading books. Holley Family Cemetery at mer commander of VFW She is survived by her son, Post 647 and a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Cal- Cecil Charles Dishman and lands, Va. American legion Post 1097. wife Sabrina of Raleigh, Butch retired from the US The family will receive NC; brother, Thomas W. friends Sunday evening, Postal service after 38 years January 3, 2016 from 4:30 Saunders and wife Gladys of service. of Gretna, VA; sister, AnIn addition to his wife and – 6:00 p.m. at Norris Fu- nie Marie Wilson and husneral Services, Mt. Hermon mother he is survived by band Woodrow of Gretna, two daughters, Kate Nich- Chapel, and at other times VA; grandchildren, Allison, at the residence, 272 Early ols of Williamsburg, VA Amanda, and Natalie; and and Allison David of Gar- Road, Callands, Va. aunt, Willie Hankins of In lieu of flowers, the famnett Valley, PA; 2 brothers, Danville, VA. ily respectfully suggests meRobert Davis and Richard In addition to her parents morial donations be made Davis; 8 sisters, Patricia Mrs. Dishman was predeto County Line Christian Franco, Margaret Gautrau, ceased by her husband Cecil Church, 12711 Chatham Elizabeth Fuda, June Mone, Erascus Dishman; brother, Road, Axton, VA 24054. Catherine Lynch, Barbara John William Saunders; Norris Funeral Services, Lyons, Marion Clayborne and sister, Barbara SaunInc. and Crematory, Mt. and Susan Hunter; 3 grandders Hancock. Hermon Chapel, 3995 children, Theodore David, Funeral services will be Franklin Tpke., Danville is Max David and Thomas conducted at 2:00 p.m. on serving the Holley family. Nichols.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Swicegood Funeral Home with Rev. R. G. Rowland officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Dishman family.
Irene Brown Dillard
Irene Brown Dillard, age 87, of 1541 Locrest Dr., Cascade, VA, died on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on March 08, 1928 in Hurt, VA, to the late Charlie W. Brown and Bessie Dove Brown. Mrs. Dillard was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her grandsons, Artie Dillard Jr., Richard Wayne Dillard, and Willie L. Dillard; granddaughters, Virginia A. Brown and Victoria Dillard and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents Mrs. Dillard was predeceased by her husband, Willie Dillard; sons, Artie L. Dillard Sr. and Willie E. Dillard; 3 brothers and 1 sisters Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at Swicegood Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Wiles officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, January 04, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Leemont Cemetery Danville, VA. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Dillard family.
Minnie Pearl Jones
Minnie Pearl Jones, 66, of 301 Grant Street, D a n ville, VA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. Born January 7, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Grade Jones, Sr. and Nettie B. Guy Jones, who survives. In addition to her mother of Java, VA, survivors include one son Broderick A. Jones (Kendra), of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter, Artisha Jones and grandson, Ajavion D. Jones, both of Danville, VA; three sisters, Nellie Poteat (Willie) of Bladensburg, MD, Ida Harris (Jerry) and Cynthia Jones, both of Danville, VA; three brothers, Roy Jones (Deborah) of Java, VA, Arion P. Jones of Washington, DC and Larry Jones (Kay) of Danville, VA; nine nieces, eight nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by two brothers, Clyde Jones and Clifton Grade Jones, Jr; one sister, Juanita Jones. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 12 PM from Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Michael K. Ferrell, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cem-
etery. Family visitation will be held on Wed. Dec. 23, 2015 from 5-8 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.
Herman Lee Canada, Sr.
Herman Lee Canada Sr., 66, of 1620 Halifax R o a d , Lot 21, Danville, VA, died, Monday, December 21, 2015 at his residence. Born April 21, 1949 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Lillian Woodson Canada. He was married to the late Delores Cochran Canada. Survivors include two daughters, Gwen Canada of Danville, VA and Melissa Canada of OH; two sons, Herman Canada of Detriot, MI and Samuel Moore of Danville, VA; one brother, Al Canada of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his mother and wife, he was predeceased by one brother, Sylvester Canada. The family will receive friends at the residence. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 10-11 AM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Canada family.
Charmine Patricia Dickerson
Charmine Patricia Dickerson, 34, of 538 Ferry Road, Danville, VA died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at MCV in Richmond, VA. Born October 20, 1981 in New York, she was the daughter of Eddie Phillips and Frances Cyrus, who survives. She was married to Paul Dickerson, who survives. She was a deputy for the Danville Sheriff Department and a Deaconess of New Vision Church, Chatham, VA. In addition to her parents and husband, survivors include one daughter, Cheyanna Dickerson; one sister, Chelsea Phillips of NY; three brothers, Jamal Cyrus, Elton Cyrus and Sadiq Cyrus, all of NY; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM from True Holiness Apostolic Church with Pastor Marcus Hairston officiating. Interment will follow in the Dickerson Family Cemetery with honors by the Danville Honor Guard. Viewing will be one hour prior to service. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Dickerson family.
Theodore Roosevelt Lovelace
Theodore
Roosevelt Lovelace, 70, of 833 B North N e w York Ave n u e , Atlantic City, NJ died Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Atlantic City Medical Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Born October 31, 1945, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Baker Lovelace, Sr. and the late Annie Noble Lovelace. Survivors include one son, Tyrone Floyd of Tarhill, NC; one sister, Barbara Lovelace-Blake of Bronx, NY; two brothers, Clarence Lovelace of Danville, VA and Thomas Lovelace of Mt. Vernon, NY; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Mary Saunders and two brothers, Baker
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Lovelace, Jr. and James Lovelace, Sr. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be held two hours prior to service. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Lovelace family.
James Willie Waller, Sr.
James Willie Waller, Sr., 60, of 604-D Kemper R o a d , Danville, VA, died, Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Durham Veteran’s Hospital, Durham, NC. Born June 3, 1955 in Halifax County, VA, he was the son of the late James Jennings and the late Mattie Waller Tucker. He was married to Pauline Cunningham Waller, who survives He was a Veteran of the United States Army and the last survivor of his generation. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one son, James Waller, Jr. (Kendra) of Danville, VA; four grandchildren, Zykirah, Jaylin, Andrae and Alexander and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by one sister, Gwen Mabins. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor Donnell Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Honors by American Legion Post 29 will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Waller family.
Roy Sylvester Carey
Roy Sylvester Carey, 64, of 2003 S i m c a Court, A p e x , NC, died, Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence. B o r n February 26, 1951 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph Cephus Carey and Marie Ann Kirby Carey, who survives. He was married to Sandra Gunn Carey, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include one daughter, Thasha Carey of Spring Lake, NJ; one son, Roy Carey, Jr. of Burlington, NC; one sister, Ethel Carey-Coleman of Stoneville, NC; one brother, Tony L. Carey of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 11 AM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Min. William Mickens officiating and Pastor John Edwards, eulogist. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Family visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 5, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Carey family.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
Lloyd Daniel Murphy
Lloyd Daniel Murphy, 53, of 27 Riverlands Drive, Newport N e w s , VA died Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Piney Forest Health Care Center. Born November 24, 1962, in Rockingham County, NC, he was the son of the late Daniel Murphy and Lola M. Jones, who survives. The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, Lola M. Jones, 2261 Malmaison Road, Blairs, VA. In addition to his mother, survivors include one daughter, Fatima Murphy of Hampton, VA; one sister, Dallas Hatchett of Jersey City, NJ; three brothers, Barry Murphy of Danville, VA, Benny Jones, Jr. of Carrolton, TX, and Brian Jones of Upper Marlboro, MD; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM from Blackwell Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family visitation will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Murphy family.
dren. Also surviving are her sisters and brothers; the late Dorothy Pelz who has passed and her husband Bob of Ringgold. Jimmie Bonton and his wife Theresa of Burlington, WI, Aubrey Bonton of Atlanta GA and Norma Myers and her husband Norman (Pee Wee) of Chatham. Also surviving are a special nephew and niece, Curtis and Debbie Boyd and her special four legged companions Asher and Raschal. Funeral services will be held on Sunday December 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel with Reverend Hershel Stone officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on December 26, 2015 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence, 3439 Tom Fork Road in Ringgold. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Abbott Family.
Louis “Jody” Dexter Hudgins
Mr. Louis “Jody” Dexter Hudgins of 757 Sixth Street died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in North Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Danville on March 11, 1945, a son of the late Malcolm Hudgins and Clara McCann Hudgins Adkins. Jody was an admirer of automobiles and especially classic cars. He had retired from Hargrave Military Academy as Maintenance Supervisor after many years of service. He was a member of Emanuel Church Of The Brethren. Fay He is survived by his wife; Abbott Mrs. Fay Abbott of 3439 Gay Jones Hudgins, one Tom Fork Road, Ringgold son, L. D. Hudgins, Jr. and died on Wednesday, De- one daughter, Lisa Payne, cember 23, 2015 at Danville two grandsons and two Regional Medical Center great-grandchildren. after a decline in health. A memorial service will be Mrs. Abbott was born on held at a later date. June 30, 1943 in Danville, Townes Funeral Home and a daughter of the late Clyde Crematory, 215 West Main Bonton and Lula Payne. Street is in charge of arBesides her parents she was rangements. predeceased by her husband Harvey Wayne Abbott who died in 2002. Mrs. AbJane Cousins bott was a member of North Drake Danville Church of Christ. She worked at Disston and Jane Cousins Drake, 98, CIT, and was retired from passed away on Monday, Lorillard Tobacco Compa- December 28, 2015, at ny. Mrs. Abbott was an avid Danville Regional Medical collector of thimbles and Center. She had resided at she loved quilting. Survi- Roman Eagle Rehabilitavors are a daughter; Joann tion and Health Care Center Sisk and her husband Herb since November 1, 2015. of Gretna and a son Al She was born in Callands, Pierce III and his wife De- Virginia, on September 27, nise of Sutherlin, step-chil- 1917 to Francis Royal Cousdren, Johnny Abbott and ins and Martha Nell Woodhis wife Alice of Danville, all Cousins. Timmy Abbott and his wife She owned and operated L. Sylvia of Danville, Cindy B. Clark Music Company for Parsons and her husband a number of years, and was Larry of Chatham and the a well-known local organist late Wendy Eubank and her and piano teacher. In addition to her parents, husband Ray of Gretna. Also surviving are her she was predeceased by grandchildren; Jason Bibee brothers Jack Cousins, Sr. and his companion Jenny of and Fred H. Cousins.She California, Justin Bibee and survived by a brother, Wilhis wife Emily of Maryland, liam R. Cousins and wife Nick Bibee and his wife Helen, a nephew, three Sheena of Lynchburg and nieces, three great-nieces, Nat Bibee of Lynchburg, and one great-nephew. Jacob Pierce, Crystal Davis, A funeral service will be Tiffany Pierce all of Danville held at Townes Memorial and Hope Pierce of Indiana Chapel on Wednesday, Deand nine great-grandchil- cember 30, 2015 at 11 a.m.
known as Uncle Paul to numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Before his illness Paul loved to do wood working and many of his pieces are shared with his family, friends, and former coworkers today. His greatest loves were his children, grandchildren, and his church family. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Friday Jan. 8, 2016 at St. Mark PenteJeanne Long costal Holiness Church by Casper Jeanne Long Casper, age 85 Dr. Jerry Foley with burial died Thursday, December at Mt. View Cemetery. The 31, 2015 at her son’s resi- family will receive friends dence in Long Island, VA on Thursday Jan. 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 at St. after a decline in health. She was born in Danville, Mark Pentecostal Holiness VA on August 20, 1930, a Church at 1201 South Bosdaughter of the late Mc- ton Road and other times Gruder Paul Long and Vir- at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may ginia Toler Long. Mrs. Casper was married be made to St. Mark Penteto the late Claude Calvin costal Holiness Church, 268 Casper who died in 1994. Old Cabin Trail, Ringgold She was retired from Belk- VA 24586. Leggett after many years of service. Surviving are one son, Allan Joseph E. G. Casper of Long Island, VA and one daughter, Cindy Barton, Sr. C. Moize of Danville. Also Joseph E. Barton, Sr., 90, of surviving are three grandChatham, children and three greatVA, died grandchildren. unexpectA memorial service will be edly on held at a later date. WednesTownes Funeral Home and day, DeCrematory, 215 West Main cember Street is serving the Moize 23, 2015 family. at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Barton was born in Bedford, VA on January 10, Paul T. 1925, son of the late Samuel McDaniel, Sr. Paul T. McDaniel Sr., age Barton and the late Eliza75, died beth Huddleston Barton. a peace- In 1944 Mr. Barton joined ful death the United States Army. on Sun- In December of 1944 while day Jan. in France he was captured 3, 2016 and became a prisoner of at Roman war until he was liberated E a g l e in April of 1945. He proudly N u r s i n g served his country and rehome af- ceived numerous medals ter bat- for his service. After retling Par- turning to the states, Mr. k i n s o n Barton worked as a wood and Alzheimer Disease for yard manager for Westvaco several years. Born Febru- Corp for 22 years until his ary 19, 1940 to the late Gro- retirement. He was known ver P. McDaniel and Nancy for his love of the outdoors, B. McDaniel, he lived his and was an avid gardener. entire live in Danville VA. Mr. Barton was a member Mr. McDaniel worked for of Samuel Harris Memorial over 35 years at Dan River Baptist Church in Chatham, Mills in 8A Dress and later VA. at Rothchild Industries in Mr. Barton married Lillie Reidsville NC until his re- “Polly” Tanksley Barton, tirement in 2008. On July who survives. 27, 1962 he married the love In addition to his wife, Mr. of his life Dora Ann Byrd Barton is survived by a son, and they shared 53 years Joseph E. Barton, Jr. and together. He was a mem- his wife Cindy of Mt. Sidney, ber of St. Mark Pentecostal VA; step grandchildren, TyHoliness Church where he ler Hinegardner and Erin was an active member of the French and her husband Men’s Fellowship Ministry. David; step great grandMr. McDaniel is survived by children, Ellise French and his wife Dora Ann McDan- David Claude French III iel and daughter Ruth Ann “Tripp”. McDaniel of the residence, He was predeceased by and sons Paul T. McDaniel brothers, Roy Barton and Jr. and wife Pam of Pied- Edgar Barton; and sisters, mont SC and Dr. Grover L. Margaret Newby, Frances McDaniel and wife Diane Thompson and Audrey Jorof San Antonia TX. Grand- dan. children Elizabeth McDan- Funeral services will be coniel and Emily McDaniel of ducted on Sunday, DecemPiedmont SC, Alan Ewert ber 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. of San Antonia TX, Candyce at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Burge of TN and Courtney Main Chapel with the RevBrewster of Blacksburg WV. erend Bruce Cole officiating. He is also survived by his Interment will follow the sister Rachel Meeks of Dan- service in Highland Burial ville VA. In addition to his Park with military honors parents he was predeceased conducted by the United by two sisters Clara Raikes States Army. and Margaret Starr. He was The family will receive with the Reverend Dr. CAM McIntire and the Reverend Archer McIntire officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to a charity of your choice. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Drake family.
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“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8 friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Barton family.
Ida “Virginia” Brumfield Adams
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Brumfield Adams, age 81, of 381 Dodson Rd., Blairs, V A . , passed away on December 24, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center after declining in health for the past two years. Mrs. Adams was born in Pittsylvania County, VA. on July 29, 1934 to the late Ernest D. Brumfield and Alice Ruth Yates Brumfield. She lived most of her life in Blairs, VA. and worked for Disston Corporation. She was a member of the Chestnut Level Baptist Church. On November 23, 1967, she married William Vaughan Adams who survives of the residence. Mrs. Adams is survived by two daughters, Pat S. Barber, and husband Tommy, of Danville, VA., and Janice S. Payne, and husband Mike, of McCormick, SC.; a grandson, Shawn Payne, and wife Beth, of Jacksonville, FL.; three great grandchildren, Max Payne, Graham Payne, and Noelle Payne, all of Jacksonville, FL.; a brother, Buddy B. Brumfield, and wife Betty, of Keeling, VA.; and a sister, Margaret Robertson, of Ridgeway, VA. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by eight siblings. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Highland Burial Park with the Reverend David Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 5:30-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home and at other times will be at the residence in Blairs, VA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Chestnut Level Baptist Church Building Fund, 6940 Spring Garden Rd., Blairs, VA., 24527 or to Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 7100 U.S. Highway 29, Blairs, VA. 24527. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Adams family.
Velma Mae Matherly Hawker
Velma Mae Matherly Hawker, age 90, of 15000 O l d R i c h m o n d Road, Keeling, VA died on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Mrs. Hawker was born in Chatham, VA on June 25, 1925 to the late Charlie Watson Matherly and Sara Jane Norcutt Matherly. She lived all of her life in Pittsylvania County, VA. Mrs. Hawker retired from Disston where she worked on the assembly line. She was of the Baptist faith. In December, 1950, she married Irvin Barksdale Hawker who preceded her in death on August 5, 1980. Mrs. Hawker is survived by a son, Larry Hawker and wife Donna, of Keeling, VA,
two grandchildren, Cassie Lyn Hawker and Joshua Irvin Hawker, both of Keeling, VA, one sister, Hilda Leigh of Danville, VA, special friends, Janet White and Gary Talbott, both of Keeling, VA, and her faithful companion, Duffy. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Bobby Barksdale Hawker, brothers, Bennie, Charles, Everett, Roy and Cyril Matherly, sisters, Irene Shreves, Edith Barbee, Mary McDowell, and Clara White. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday December 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Carl Burger officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 3140 Chaparral Dr. Building C, Suite 106 Roanoke, VA, 24018. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Hawker family.
Hilda Marie Cox Hundley
Hilda Marie Cox Hundley, 85, of 1211 Greenw o o d Drive, joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 after suffering declining health for many years. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Carl “Joe” Hundley, and devoted mother of Daryl Alan Hundley, both of whom predecease her. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Gina Marie Hundley of Mechanicsville, VA and three grandchildren. Born Jan. 3, 1930 in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of Dora Carroll Cox and Robert Henry Cox. She graduated from Ruffin High School in 1947 and was married on Dec 8, 1950. Professionally, she was secretary to the manager of Wilson & Co for several years, office clerk for Nabisco for 11 years and then retired from John W. Daniel & Co after 31 years as Administrative Assistant to Accountant. She was a long-time volunteer at Danville Regional Medical Center and the Danville Science Museum, and she enjoyed golfing at Tuscarora Country Club for three decades. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church, the JWD Retirement Club, American Business Women’s Assn-Dan Pitts Chapter, and several bridge clubs. She served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept for 34 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2010. In addition to her daughter Gina, she is survived by her grandchildren, Courtney Renee Hundley and Tyler Martin Hundley of Fredericksburg, VA and Griffin Quinn Hundley of Mechanicsville, VA. She is also survived by one brother, George Cox of Ruffin, NC and four sisters, Lois Gentry of Pelham, NC, Virginia “Kitty” Dyer of Eden, NC, Betty Collie of Elon College, NC and Coleen Austin of Ruffin, NC. She was predeceased by her brother Fred Cox of Pelham, NC, and her sister Vivian Riddle of Reidsville, NC.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at North Main Baptist Church with the Reverend Greg Palmer officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence located at 1211 Greenwood Dr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blairs Volunteer Fire and Rescue 7100 US Highway 29, Blairs, VA, 24527. The family would like to express their gratitude to her caregivers at Brookdale Senior Living and Liberty Hospice. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Ethel Creasy White Parker
Ethel Creasy White Parker, age 97, of Danville, VA, died on January 1, 2016 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a decline in health for three weeks. Mrs. Parker was born on March 16, 1918, in Halifax County, VA to the late Charlie White and Lucy Vasser White. She lived most of her life in Danville, VA where she worked for Dan River Mills in the sewing room and owned and operated Parkers Green House for 22 years. She loved working in her yard and garden and was known for her cake baking and home grown tomatoes. On October 2, 1940 she married George W. Parker who preceded her in death on May, 6, 1974. Mrs. Parker was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Mrs. Parker is survived by her daughter, Sandra P. Jennings and husband Bill, of Danville, VA, two sisters, Peggy W. Mustain of Cascade, VA and Mary W. Miller of Tampa, FL, two grandsons, Parker Jennings and wife Leah of Lynchburg, VA and Tab Moore and wife Kim of Mebane, NC and five great grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor, Grace, Lila, and Addison. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 3:30 PM in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Glenn Dillion officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the home of her daughter, Sandra Jennings, 66 Kendall Place, Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Parker family.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God’s is eternal life in Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Thelma Josephine Neely Scarce
Thelma Josephine Neely Scarce, 92, of 166 Applewood Dr. Danville, VA, died unexpectedly on Sat. Jan. 2, 2016 from an automobile accident. Mrs. Scarce was born on April 24, 1923 in the Schoolfield community in Danville, VA, daughter of the late Robert Burchett Neely and Mable Ella Jones Neely. She spent all of her life in the Danville area where she was a cafeteria worker for the Pittsylvania County School System until her retirement. Thelma was known for her deep faith in the Lord and she was a member of Schoolfield Pentecostal Holiness Church. On August 24, 1961 she married the late Harold Curtis Scarce who died on March 31, 1988. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Diane Kirk. Mrs. Scarce loved her family very much and she will be deeply missed by anyone who knew her. Survivors include, son, the Rev. Michael Pressley (Sarah); daughters, Renee Layne (Tim) and Cynthia Astin (Thomas Yeatts) all of Danville, VA; sister, Lorraine Parham of Danville, VA; nine grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted on Wed. Jan. 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Danville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Joe Kendrick officiating. Interment will follow the service in the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm prior to the service at the graveside and at other times will be at the residence, 166 Applewood Dr. Danville, VA 24541. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Schoolfield Pentecostal Holiness Church or to the Danville Cancer Association. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Scarce family.
June Kelly Calloway
June Kelly Calloway, age 68, of 477 Stratford Rd., Eden, NC, died on Sunday, January 03, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She was born on July 18, 1947, in Chatham, VA, to the late William Eugene Kelly and Mary Alice Owen Kelly Allen. Mrs. Calloway worked in textile and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Coy Calloway of Valdese, NC; 3 brothers; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents Mrs. Calloway was predeceased by her husband, Edwin Eugene Calloway and daughter, Edwina Alice Calloway. A memorial service will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at Barker Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Moser officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. Barker Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Calloway family.
Wilma “Billie” Young Nance
Wilma (Billie) Young Nance, 90, of 130 Laramie Circle joined her beloved husband Harvey Raymond Nance on January 02, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her beloved son Gary by her side. Born February 10, 1925 in Henry County she was the daughter of the late Denver Bryant Young and Emily Mae Sink Young. She was a member of Holland Road Baptist Church and loved wearing her beautiful dresses to church. She was a member of Post 1097 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed the Friday dinners and loved the kindness of all the volunteers and members. Billie is survived by three sons, Charles Nance, Gary Nance, and Timothy Nance; one grandson, Damon Nance; two granddaughters, Shannon Grogg and Sherry Leong; and six greatgrandchildren. She is predeceased by her six siblings, Lester Young, Clyde Young, Alice Cook, Selma Lakey, Irene Harris, and Fern Setliff. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 06, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Swicegood Funeral Home with the Rev. James Mayes officiating. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 05, 2016 from 7:00 p .m. until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the residence, 130 Laramie Circle, Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donation be made to the Danville Humane Society, 996 S Boston Rd, Danville, VA 24540. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Nance family.
Albert Herman Cox
Albert Herman Cox, age 78, of 176 Timber Lane, Pelham, NC, died on Friday, January 01, 2016 at Brian Center, Yanceyville, NC. He had been in declining health for the past 2 years. He was born on July 11, 1937, in Caswell County, NC, to the late Eddie Herman Cox and Elva Cochran Cox. Mr. Cox worked in Dan River before his retirement and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of the residence, Patricia Louise Cox; step-daughter, Connie Williams and husband Richard of Jefferson, GA; daughter-in-law, Susan Cox of Pelham, NC; son-inlaw, Stephen Johnson and wife Pamela of Phenix City, AL; sisters: Harriette Boyd of Pelham, NC, Elva Cox of Sumter, SC, Adriane Spach of Ringgold, GA, Velva Stevens of Danville, VA, and Lorine Farmer of South Boston, VA; and 6 grandchildren: Jessica, Richard Jr., Ava, Sarah, Steven, and Kimberley. In addition to his parents Mr. Cox was predeceased by his son, David Cox and brother, Lonza Cox. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 07, 2016 at Swicegood Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Blevins officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Cox family.
1. Is the book of John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Judges 16, how many locks of hair did Delilah have cut from the mighty Samson’s head? 1, 3, 5, 7 3. Who made a great throne with a lion standing beside each armrest? Abraham, Solomon, Joshua, Daniel 4. Where were the first of Jesus’ disciples -- Peter, Andrew and Philip -- from? Zion, Bethel, Hebron, Bethsaida 5. Which Old Testament prophet predicted Jesus would be born in Bethlehem? Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum 6. From Psalms 51:12, “Restore to me the joy of thy” what? Love, Salvation, Forgiveness, Kindness ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) 7; Solomon; 3) Bethsaida; 4) Micah; 5) Salvation Comments? More Trivia? Visit www. TriviaGuy.com (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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