he was predeceased by one son, Eddie Williams; five sisters, Elizabeth Womack, Mabel Richardson, Jenny Alice Brown, Malrie Williams and Rachel Williams. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1 PM from Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan King, presiding. Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family.
Mrs. clarice haskins adams
Mrs. Clarice Haskins Adams, beloved wife of the late Patton C. Adams for fifty six years, died peacefully Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a decline in health. Mrs. Adams was born in Pittsylvania County at Callands on May 24, 1925. She was the daughter of the Late Nannie and Coleman Haskins. She was educated at Callands High School and graduated in 1944. She attended Radford University and graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. In 1979 she also graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She was an Educator in the Pittsylvania County School System for over thirty five years. She retired from teaching in 1987. Clarice was a member of North Main Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Adams is survived by a daughter, Lisa Adams Chislett and husband, Dean of Greensboro, N.C., two granddaughters, Amber Chislett Rockwood and husband, Daniel of Arlington, Alyssa Chislett of Charlotte, N.C., two sisters, Joyce Whitley of Danville, Mary Ripley of Richmond, three brothers, Dennis Haskins, Allen Haskins both of Callands, Johnie Haskins of Roanoke. Clarice was predeceased by three sisters, Macie Merricks, Fannie Merricks, Edith Haskins and one brother, Wade Haskins. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2014 from Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend Fred Unger officiating. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Adams family.
herman geno lynch
It is with great sadness that the family of Herman Geno Lynch, 84, of Danville, Virginia, announces his passing. Herman “Geno” departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Stratford Rehabilitation Center, with his wife by his side. His parents were Herman B. Lynch and Pearl Simpkins Lynch of Danville. His siblings are Sherman Edward Lynch, Geneva Maye Lynch
Goard, and Wayne Gerald Lynch, all of Danville. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and sweetheart of 61 years, Lottie Idell Keatts Lynch; his daughter, Patricia “Dale” Lynch Burns Mullins, along with her husband, Larry Mullins of Christiansburg, VA; daughter, Deborah Ellen Lynch, of Ringgold, VA; and son, Herman G. Lynch ,Jr., along with his wife, Wendy of Concord, NC; and grandchildren who will miss their Papa; Andrew J. Burns, attending Pharmacy School in Asheville, NC; Chelsea “Bunny” Lynch Johnston, along with her husband, Ashton M. Johnston of Matthews, NC; and Crystal “Kitty” Lynch Laidlaw, along with her husband, Joshua B. Laidlaw of Concord, NC. Geno was born and raised in Danville, graduated from Dan River High School, and worked for the City of Danville as a meter reader for four years. He worked 39 years in the United States Army, including 34 years in the Army National Guard. He served in combat in the 3rd Armored Division during the Korean Conflict. During his military time, he received numerous awards and medals, including the Purple Heart, a Combat Infantry Badge, and the Korean Service Medal, with three Bronze Camp Stars. Always modest and humble, with an unflagging moral compass, Geno was well known for impeccable honesty and integrity. In 1962, Geno was awarded a Citation presented by the Minister of Information of the Republic of Korea for an essay stating, “He has made a distinct contribution toward strengthening the will of the people of the Free World, as Korea, to fight Communist aggression at any cost”. He retired from the Virginia Army National Guard in 1989. After his “retirement”, he worked several years as a security guard for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant. Geno was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church, and was a Deacon for some time. He was a kind and caring soul who touched countless lives. Everyone who came in contact with him made a lifelong friend. Geno will always be remembered as a loyal and loving husband and father. He was held in high regard by friends and loved dearly by his family. Geno has been in the kind and compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Stratford Rehabilitation Center for the past four years. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who took such great care of our Father. You all treated him with such kindness and care, and we will always be grateful to you. Special thanks to his personal caregivers Cynthia Thornhill and Helen Ray. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to all our many friends and family who have been with us on this long journey. Flowers are appreciated, but if you prefer, memorial donations may be sent to Ringgold Volunteer Fire Dept, Danville
Piedmont Shopper© • March 13 - 19, 2014 Page 9 96 years she was able to two granddaughters, Gardens with the ReverMelody Stoffel and Sarah end Mark Terry officiat- touch lives and inspire others and will be remem- Moore; a great granding. bered by many. daughter, Emily Stoffel; Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Surviving are sisters Ms a sister, Karen Cook; Chapel is respectfully Marilyn Lowe and Ms brother-in-law, Jack Cook; serving the Thompson Elma Michaels of Greens- special neighbors, Melvin family. boro, N.C. Her son, Ken and Shirley Collins; and Talley of St. George, her loving companions, Utah, two grandchildren Abby and Casper. lester g. and five great-grandchilA memorial service was peters dren conducted on Sunday, Lester G. Peters of the Funeral services will be March 9, 2014 at 6:00 Mount Herman Tuesday, March 11th at p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts commu11:00 AM at Townes MeNorth Main Chapel with mr. dwayne nity died morial Chapel. Entombthe Reverend Bill Soyars Saturday, norman wells ment will follow in the officiating. March 8, Mr. Dwayne Norman mausoleum at Danville Wrenn-Yeatts North 2014 at Wells, age 51, of Memorial Gardens. Main Chapel is respectKindred 20 Baldwin Street, The family will receive fully serving the Blalock Hospital, Danville, VA, died on friends one hour prior to family. GreensThursday, March 06, the service from 10:00 boro, NC. 2014 at Danville Regional to 11:00 AM at Townes Born July 23, 1932 in Medical Center. Funeral Home. master deshawn Montana to the late He was born on August james snead Virginia Jarrett Peters 07, 1962, in Danville, VA, crews and the late Ben Peters, to Ruth Newman and the richard “ricky” Master Deshawn James he was married to Kathy late Jimmy Wells. lloyd daniel Snead Crews, 10 months, Peters, who survives. Mr. Mr. Wells enjoyed Richard “Ricky” Lloyd of 700 Peters was a member of hunting, fishing, Daniel, 41, of 6900 Old North Third Avenue Congregaoutdoors, and animals. Highway Main St., tional Christian Church of He was a very faithful 86 N, Danville, Danville, VFW Post 10840 caretaker of his sister, ProviVA, died and American Legion and he was a member dence, ThursPost 325. He proudly of Riverview Baptist NC day, served his country in the Church. passed March 6, U.S. Navy during both He is survived by his away on 2014 at the Korean and Vietnam mother of the residence; Saturday, the Danville Regional Wars. After serving for sister: Nancy Shelton, of March 8, Medical Center. 20 years in the Navy, he Providence, NC; niece: 2014 at Danville Regional Born April 23, 2013 in retired and later worked Amber Shelton Garrett Medical Center. He was Danville, VA, he was the as a Security Officer for and husband Dustin, born on January 23, 1973 son of Keith Crews and Roman Eagle Health and of Providence, NC; and in Danville. He worked Jessica Snead, who both Rehabilitation Center, great-nephew: Thomas as a truck driver for survive. Danville. After his Navy Garrett “Avery.” Riverside Roof Truss. He In addition to his parents retirement, Mr. Peters A graveside service was was a proud member of both of Danville, VA, attended Bible College conducted at 2:00 PM Guerrant Springs Baptist survivors include one and received his Doctor Sunday, March 09, 2014 Church in Ruffin, NC and sister, Lashonda Crews of Divinity in Religion. at Schoolfield Cemetery was very respected by all of Danville, VA; paternal In addition to his wife, with Pastor Clayton of the members. grandparents, Bishop Mr. Peters is survived Murphy officiating. Richard is survived by Bobby and Delores Robby two step-sons, Dwight Swicegood Funeral his wife Kimberly Clifton inson and John Waywood Krantz of Chatham, VA Service is respectfully Daniel, his mother, Crews, Sr.; paternal and Larry Leonard of serving the Wells family. Donna Gunter Williams great-grandparents, Belle Danville; a sister, Ethel Stilley and Zetta Johnson Sinkewitz of Florida; one and step-father Robert Williams, his father and a host of other relabrother, Eugene Peters of edith davis Great Falls, Montana, and Lloyd Thurmond Daniel, tives and friends. thompson children Kaitlyn Nicole Funeral services were several grandchildren, Edith Davis Thompson, Daniel and Brooklyn conducted on Wednesday, nieces and nephews. 90, formally of 1929 March 12, 2014 at 3 PM In addition to his parents, Kaye Clifton, and a Tunstall Mr. Peters was preceded sister, Crystal “Kristy” Jill from the Chapel of Fisher High in death by a sister, Jane Young. He was preceded & Watkins Funeral Home Road, with Bishop Bobby RobinCollins and two brothers, in death by a daughter Danson officiating. Byron Peters and Vernon Lyndsey Renee Daniel. ville, Funeral services were Fisher & Watkins Funeral Peters. VA held on Tuesday, March Home is assisting the Funeral services were died on 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Crews family. held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Guerrant Springs Baptist March 11, 2014 at Third March Church, Ruffin, NC, with Avenue Congregational 7, 2014 at Riverside Reverend Robby Powell beatrice Christian Church, DanHealth and Rehab after a officiating. ville, with Rev. Freddie pinkard decline in health for Vicks officiating. Military In lieu of flowers memolea several months. rial donations may be Honors will be provided Beatrice Pinkard Lea, 91, Mrs. Thompson was by American Legion Post made to Guerrant Springs of 1111 North Main born in Martinsville, VA Baptist Church, 2505 29. Street, on November 10, 1923 a Guerrant Springs Road, In lieu of flowers, donaDandaughter of the late WilRuffin, NC 27326. tions may be made to ville, lie R. Davis and the late Townes Funeral Home the Wounded Warrior VA Mary Jane “Polly” Clark and Crematory, 215 West died Project, 1120 G Street Davis. She spent all of her NW, Suite 700, Washing- Main Street, is serving life in the Henry county ton, DC 20005, telephone the Daniel family. and Pittsylvania country 202.558.4302, https:// areas where she was a support.woundedwarriorhomemaker. She was a sandra darlene Thursday, March 6, 2014 project.org/ member of Dan River blalock Norris Funeral Services, at Carilion Roanoke Primitive Church. Sandra Darlene Blalock, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Memorial Hospital in RoaOn November 5, 1947 she 67, of 209 Meadowbrook noke, VA. Hermon Chapel, 3995 married the late Robert Drive died Born December 25, 1922, Franklin Tpk., Danville is Clarence Thompson who on serving the family. in Danville, VA, she was died on April 2, 1999. Friday, the daughter of the late Survivors include a son, March 7, John Bailey Pinkard and Michael Thompson and 2014 at nellie (nell) the late Blanch Jones wife Kay of Danville, her Pinkard. She was married talley VA; two daughters, Judy resito the late Robert Emmett Nellie (Nell) Talley died Overstreet of Danville, dence Lea. peacefully in sleep March VA and Kristina T. Abbott after Survivors include three 6th at 11:30a. She was and husband Curt of Dry being in declining health sisters, Lillie Mae Harin hospice care at Kolob Fork, VA; four grandchilfor several years. ris of Washington, DC, dren, Joshua Thompson, Care and Rehabilitation Sandra was born on April Marcella Dickerson and in St.George, Utah. At the Jennifer T. Payne, Jacob 24, 1946 in Danville, VA Nellie Womack both of time of her passing, her Thompson, and Page a daughter of the late Danville, VA; two brothson Ken Talley was by Overstreet; and three Tyler Julian Blalock and ers, Joseph Sydnor and her side. She had been in great grandchildren, Evelyn Franks Blalock Matthew Sydnor both of declining health for the Hunter Payne, Shelby Evans who survives. She Danville, VA and a host past 6 months. Grace Thompson, and spent all of her life in the of nieces, nephews, other She was a resident of Haylee Elizabeth Payne. Danville area where she relatives and friends. In In addition to her parents Danville for most of her worked for Roman Eagle addition to her parents life and worked at Dan and husband she was and husband, she was River in the sewing room Memorial Home as a dipredeceased by a sister, etary aide. She loved her predeceased by one son, and later worked at the Ruth D. Robertson; and job and enjoyed helping Robert Emmett Lea, outlet stores meeting two brothers, Reuben R. others. She was known II; two sisters, Annie many people and making Davis and William Tinfor her love of animals Williamson and Addie many friends. She was a sley Davis. She was the and being a great grand- Gwynn; three brothers, member of Stokesland last surviving member of mother. She was of the Joseph Henry Pinkard, Methodist Church and her generation. Baptist faith. Jim Bailey Pinkard and choir member. Her comA graveside service was In addition to her mother, Dillard Vaden. mitment to her faith was conducted on Monday, Sandra is also survived by Funeral services will be unwavering and never March 10, 2014 at 11:00 a step father, Fred Evans; conducted Friday, March a.m. at Danville Memorial waned. Throughout her Life Saving Crew and/or Moffett Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral service were held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel conducted by the Reverend Billy Scearce. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Lynch family.