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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 ALVIS “AL” LONIE SWIFT Alvis “Al” Lonie Swift, 85, of Danville, died peacefully in the comfort of his family on Wednesday March 11, 2015. He was born August 6, 1929, the son of the late Raymond Lonnie Swift and the late Mary Myrtle Keaton Swift. He was married to the late Dorothy “Dot” Swift of Danville, and is survived by his two daughters, Laura Swift and Patricia Reynolds of Danville, and his three grandchildren April Shay and Kristy Ross of Danville, and Jeremy Reynolds of Cary, NC, as well as five great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Raymond Leon Swift and is survived by his sister Margie Ann Terry and his brother James Henry Swift of Danville. He was a devoted husband, father and friend, a veteran of the US Army, a retired Captain from the Danville Fire Department Station #1 on Bridge Street, and a small business owner of Swift’s Used Cars and an Amoco service station. He will be missed most by his beloved dogs, Cooper and Puppy. A private funeral service will conducted graveside in the Danville Memorial Gardens, where Alvis was laid to rest beside his beloved wife Dorothy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, the Riverbend Volunteer Fire Department, or the SPCA of Pittsylvania County. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Swift family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW SMITH Charles Bartholomew Smith, 68, of 209 Willow Street, Danville, VA died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Carilon Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born July 29, 1946, in Horry, SC, the son of the late Charles B. Smith, Sr. and the late Martha Floyd Smith. He was married to Sharon Smith, who survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include four daughters, Penny Smith and Pamela Smith, both of Charlotte, NC, Erica Smith of Washington, DC and Leslie Barley of Danville, VA; one son, Reginald Barley of Winston-Salem, NC; one sister, Bonni Smith of Loris, SC; one brother, William “Bill” Butler of Charlotte, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Kitti Smith. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Smith family.
CHERITA LaSHAY McDUFFIE Cherita LaShay McDuffie, 35, of 650 Rosemary Lane, Danville, VA, died, Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born December 19, 1979 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of Berkley and Laverne Giggetts McDuffie. In addition to her parents, both of the residences, survivors include one son, Tyler McDuffie of Danville, VA; two brothers, Berkley McDuffie, II of Danville, VA and Christopher McDuffie of Pageland, SC and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence of her grandparents, Floyd and Mary Giggetts, 865 Kentuck Road, Ringgold, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, march 14, 2015 at 1 PM from Kentuck Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the McDuffie family.
CLAUDE RAY MABE Claude Ray Mabe, 63, of 594 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, VA, passed away on March 10, 2015, at his home. He was born on April 17, 1951, in Rockingham County, NC to the late Paul William Mabe and Sadie Kendricks Mabe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ranford Mabe and grandchild, Jacob Lawson. Mr. Mabe was a member of Clearview Baptist Church. Claude owned and operated Mabe’s Auto Sales. Surviving are his wife, Betty Parcell Mabe of the residence; daughter, Paula Mabe Lawson and husband Otis of Martinsville VA; son, Claude Ray Mabe, Jr. and wife Jill of Ridgeway, VA; sister, Carole King and husband David, of Martinsville, VA; brother, Addis Mabe and wife Barbara of Martinsville, VA; grandchildren, Maegan Mabe, William Mabe, Brody Lawson; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon, on March 13, 2015 at Clearview Baptist Church with Ron Gardner officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel and other times at the home. Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA., is serving the Mabe family. Online condolences may be made at www. NorrisFuneral.com.
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DEWEY BUDLEY DEBOE, JR. Dewey Budley Deboe, Jr. age 83 of Sutherlin, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 13, 2015 after being in declining health at the VA Medical Center, Durham, NC. He was born November 24, 1931 in Pittsylvania County to the late Dewey and Mary Elizabeth Yeatts Deboe, he was the husband of the late Gloria Faye Deboe, was a member of Tabernacle Church and served as a member of 4420 Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was the owner of Deboe Upholstery for over 30 years and proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Deboe is survived by his daughter, Kim F. Deboe of Roanoke, VA, his sons: Dewey B. Deboe III of Ringgold, VA, David B. Deboe of Sutherlin, VA, Michael D. Deboe, wife Debra of Stanford, NC, and James T. Deboe, wife Lisa of Sutherlin, VA, a sister, Ruby Mae Deboe of Deltaville, VA, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, 5731 South Boston Hwy. Sutherlin, VA, with the Rev. Larry Luffman and Rev. Lamar Mooneyham officiating. The family respectfully request that memorial donations be made to the charity of ones choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
DOCTOR DUFFY WEATHERFORD, JR. Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Jr., age 90, passed away, March 13, 2015 at his residence after a short decline in health. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born on December 26, 1924 to Doctor Duffy Weatherford, Sr. and Annie Neatherly Weatherford. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Megginson Weatherford; sisters, Thelma W. Snead, Lillian W. Snead, Mary W. Walker, Helen W. Barksdale; and brothers, George, Johnny, Emmett, James, Garnet, William and Lindsey Weatherford. He worked for Durham Hosiery Mills where he served as a supervisor upon his retirement after 44 years.
Left to cherish his memory are: sister, Betty W. Atkinson and husband Bobby Gene of Ringgold, VA; daughter Judith Ann W. Wade and husband Jimmy of Blue Ridge, VA: granddaughters, Kathy Booth Cartee of Virginia Beach, VA, Lisa Michelle Light of Greensboro, NC; grandson, Jimmy R. Wade, Jr. of Randleman, NC; great granddaughters, Lauren McKee and husband Matthew of Tampa, FL, Brianna Wade and fiancé Tony Atkinson of Greensboro, NC, Kim Watson of Greensboro, NC, Fresia Sams of Randleman, NC; great grandsons, Justin Cerna of Virginia Beach, VA, Kevin Penley of Greensboro, NC, Josh Wade of Randleman, NC; great great granddaughters, Vaida Cerna of Virginia Beach, VA, Ka’mayah Watson of Greensboro, NC, Peyton Wade of Randleman, NC; great great grandsons, Nicholas McKee and Noah McKee of Tampa, FL, Ethan Sams of Randleman, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family of Mr. Weatherford would like to express their sincere appreciation to Liberty Hospice Services for their support and a very special thanks to Matt and Latasha. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Highland Burial Park with the Reverend Carl Burger officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Weatherford family.
FRANK JAMES “BO” ERVIN Frank James “Bo” Ervin, age 87 of 3940 Kerns Church Rd. Sutherlin, VA passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Ervin was born December 20, 1927 in Bessemer City, NC to the late James Roy Ervin and Edna McCray Ervin. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Thelma Brooks Ervin, of the residence. “Bo” retired from Dan River Inc. after thirty five years of service. He proudly served his country during the WWII era as a member of the US Navy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Thomas V. Ervin and wife Cindy of Birdsboro, PA and Randy J. Ervin and wife Lynda of Danville; a daughter Angela E. Keen and husband Eddie of Danville; special sister
in law, Lenora Haynes of Chatham, VA; six grandchildren: Heather Ervin, Tom Ervin II and wife Melanie, Jonathan Ervin and wife Vanessa, Samuel Ervin, Sharon Mantooth and husband Mark, and Randee Jamie Swanson and husband Jason; six greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thank you to nephew Johnnie Haynes for all his love & support. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ervin was predeceased by his mother in law, Flora Brooks, of whom he was very fond, and his special sister in law, Ruth Williams. The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541. Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Danville Memorial Gardens with Mr. James White officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made to Laurel Grove Volunteer Fire Dept & Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 26, Sutherlin, VA 24594 Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Ervin family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
GLADYS DAVIS ASTIN Gladys Davis Astin, 93, of 1256 Orphanage Road, Danville, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, March 10, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 16, 1921 in Pittsylvania County, and was the daughter of the late Raleigh Lee Davis and the late Mary Abbott Davis. She was married to Irvin Astin on December 6, 1939 who predeceased her on November 3, 2006. Mrs. Astin was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where she was the Sunday school class secretary for The Emmanuel Class. Prior to her retirement she was employed with Frances Kahn for 12 years as a seamstress. During her early years, Mrs. Astin worked in inspecting for Dan River Inc. for 30 years. She will be remembered as being an outstanding seamstress and dress maker. She loved to sew and work in the yard. She is survived by her sister Sallie Davis Powell, of Danville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she is predeceased by three sisters and five brothers, Annie Davis Holley, Ruth Davis Holley, Louise Davis, Alonza Lee Davis, Jack Davis, James Davis, Thomas Davis and Edward Davis. The family would like to especially thank Betty Lou Davis for her love and support down through the years. Funeral services will be
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held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel with the Rev. Tilden Bridges officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home; at other times the family will be at the home of Sallie Powell and Tony Powell, 721 Laniers Mill Road, Danville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Astin family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
JOAN BURNETT JACOBSEN Joan Burnett Jacobsen, 71, passed away at Stratford Health and Rehabilitation on March 13, 2015. She was born on January 7, 1943 in Washington DC to the late Russell Dewey Burnett and Abalene Millner Burnett. In 1959 Joan’s family moved from PA to Yanceyville where she graduated from Bartlett Yancey High School in 1961. She studied English and Professional Writing at Western Carolina College, now Western Carolina University, graduating in 1965. After college, she became a social worker for Caswell County. Later, her career consisted of being a transportation estimator for various moving companies in AZ, MO and NC, including J.C. Wooldridge Moving and Storage Company of Danville. She also was bookstore manager at Goodwill Industries in Danville. An avid reader and book collector, she bought and sold rare and out of print vintage books. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Laura Jean Jacobsen and her brother Richard Thomas “Dickie” Burnett. A memorial visitation will be held at Barker Funeral Home on Monday, March 16, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. At Joan’s request she will be cremated and a private interment at a later date. Barker Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Jacobsen family.
JOHN SMITH DIXON, JR. John Smith Dixon Jr., age 86, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born on January 03, 1929 to the late John Smith Dixon Sr. and Gracie I. Dixon. He lived his whole life in Pittsylvania County, VA. Mr. Dixon loved working on car’s, lawn mowers, and tractor’s. He also worked on farms. Mr. Dixon is survived by one sister, Judy Dixon Phelps of Danville and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Margie Garrett and three brothers, Gene Dixon, Charlie Dixon, and William Dixon. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dixon Family Cemetery located on Inman Rd in Brosville with the Rev. Gilmore Hundley officiating. The family would like to thank all his care givers at Riverside Nursing Home. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Dixon family.
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JUDY HAMLETT WILLIAMS On March 12, 2015 Judy Williams stepped from Earth into Eternity to begin the next phase of life. Judy Hamlett Williams was born July 7, 1946, in Danville Virginia to Warner H. Hamlett (Buster), who predecessed her on September 7 2011, and Estelle Hundley Hamlett of Holland Road. In August 1965, Judy married her husband of 49 years, Woodrow (Buddy) Williams. Judy has two wonderful sons, Jody L. Williams (Lisa) of Burke, VA and Mark of the residence. Six wonderful grandchildren brought tremendous pride and joy to Judy’s life. Mark’s children, Luke, Adam, and Faith, whose mother is Kathryn, live in Christiansburg. Noah, Joshua, and Abigail live with their parents Jody and Lisa in Burke, VA. As the oldest of her siblings, Judy leaves Beth Tucker (William) of Ocean Isle, NC; Deloris Kiser (Joseph) of Floyd, VA; Tim Hamlett (Paula) of Reidsville, NC; and Rhonda Griffith (John) of Yanceyville, NC. Many nieces and nephews were dear to Judy. Her special “dancing buddies” and those who devotedly helped her during her cancer challenge held a part of her heart. Judy spent her career in public education with Danville Public Schools. After graduating from Averett University and University of Virginia, Judy spent thirteen years as a teacher at Westmoreland Middle School and Bonner Jr. High. The next eighteen years were spent as an administrator. She served as assistant principal for one year at Westmoreland Middle School, principal at Woodberry Hills Elementary, coordinator of language arts in central office, principal of Taylor Magnet Elementary School, and finally served five years as principal of Woodrow Wilson Magnet School. Judy loved being with students and teachers and believed this was her calling to serve her Lord and her fellowman. Judy loved the teachers with whom she worked and believed that learning should be fun, on-going, and a true team effort. Mrs. Williams worked with thousands of children, parents, and teachers during her service to Danville Public Schools. During her educational career, Judy served in numerous organizations. As a strong advocate of the Arts, Judy served on local arts boards. She loved singing, dancing, theater, and attending concerts. Judy loved her church, West Main Baptist. She felt a strong devotion to her former churches, State Line Baptist, and Holland Road Baptist. Living a Christ-like life was her goal. Family and travel were both extremely important to Judy. She and her husband, Buddy, had visited all 50 states, most of the National Parks, four continents, and many Caribbean Islands. God’s beauty is all around us waiting to be discovered. Norris Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family. Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 3:00 until 5:00 at Norris Funeral Home, Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at West Main Baptist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. . A special “thank you” to everyone who lifted a prayer, made a call, sent a card, gave a hug, provided food or visited Judy. She
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loved each of you. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that donations be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia 9702 Gayton Road, #110 Richmond, VA 23238 or the Danville Cancer Association 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 24541.
JUNE MARIE WILLIAMS DALTON Mrs. June Marie Williams Dalton, 82, of 516 Kemper Road, Danville, VA, died on March 4, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1932, in Danville, VA, to the late John Hardy Williams and Mildred Viola Wilkerson. Mrs. Dalton was a floral designer for many years and was a member of United Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Tracy Hudgins of Danville, VA; her daughter, Cindy Cross (Gary) of Danville, VA; her special granddaughter, Kristie Hudgins of Richmond, VA, five grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents Mrs. Dalton was predeceased by her husband, Carroll Lee Dalton. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2 PM at United Baptist Church. Barker Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Dalton family.
KEM ALLEN RACE Kem Allen Race- A celebration of life service will be conducted on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the WrennYeatts Westover Chapel with military honors conducted by the US Army and the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
LARRY DAVID PIFER Larry David Pifer, age 77, of 608 Brooke Drive, Danville, VA died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, after a decline in health for the past month. Mr. Pifer was born on June 25, 1937, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late George Pifer and the late Eva Jones Pifer. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 15 years in Akron, OH as a grievance counselor until he moved to Danville in 1982 where he continued
his career at Goodyear, in production for 16 years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Pifer was a member of the Goodyear Retirees Club and the American Legion. Larry will be missed by his family and friends. Larry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Cramton of Danville, VA, his granddaughter, Leah Cramton of Danville, VA, and a sister, Evelyn Stevens of Newark, OH. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the WrennYeatts Westover Chapel on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Pifer family.
LOUISA ROCHELLE WORTHINGTON There is a new shining star in heaven. Louisa Rochelle Worthington passed away on March 10, 2015 at Noah’s landing in Goode, VA. She was born July 1, 1940 in Wilmington, NC to Adolf and Pauline Otersen. She briefly attended High Point College in North Carolina before marrying the love of her life, Thomas H. Worthington, Jr. on August 7, 1959. Louisa and family lived in Raleigh, NC St. Petersburg, FL, Maple Valley, WA and Lynchburg, VA before settling in Amherst, VA. She is survived by four daughters, Catherine Worthington of Port Orange, FL, Rae Nuckles of Madison Heights, VA, Karen Farrar of Lynchburg, VA and Autumn Martini of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She also leaves behind a sister, Camille Pound of Columbia, SC, nine amazing grandchildren, Sarah Worthington of Oakland, ME, Gary Nuckles, Jr., Chris Nuckles and Mark Nuckles all of Madison Heights, VA, Pvt. Steven Nuckles and Pvt. Thomas Nuckles both currently serving in the U. S. Army, Dr. Kevin Farrar, DC of Plano, TX, Jason Farrar of Lynchburg, VA, Brad Farrar of Newport News, VA; two special granddaughters-in-law, Hannah and Nicole Nuckles, two beautiful great-granddaughters, Lydia and Noel Nuckles and two wonderful stepgrandchildren, Trevor and Audrey Collins, along with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother, Adolf Otersen, Jr. of Danville, VA. Louisa was born with a desire to heal and she found her calling when she became a massage therapist. She ran her own business, Massage
Therapy of Amherst where she shared her healing gift with everyone she met. She has touched the lives of so many and they, in turn, touched hers. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for all the love and support of her friends and clients during the past year. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, 205 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst, VA In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation or to a breast cancer charity of your choice. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Noah’s Landing of Goode, VA for their support during her final days. Arrangements are entrusted to Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst. Online condolences may be made at www. DriskillFuneral.com.
MAMIE KATHERINE HARTLESS GOWEN Mamie Katherine Hartless Gowen, 88 of Madison Heights passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in her home. Born June 5, 1926, in Amherst County, Mrs. Gowen was the daughter of the late Oscar and Eva Floyd Hartless. Surviving are her husband, Robert T. Gowen; Children, Karen Phibbons and Dennis Hartless; sisters, Nellie Hostetter, Lucille Hartless and Barbara Cook; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst with Pastor Bill Evans Officiating. Interment will follow in Hayslett Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until; 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. DriskillFuneral.com.
MARY BROWN FEAGANS STINNETT Mary Brown Feagans Stinnett of Amherst, died March 15, 2015, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Page C. Stinnett of Amherst for 64 years, and the daughter of the late Julia Elizabeth
Bondurant Feagans and John William Feagans of Lynchburg. She was born in the family home on Old Forest Road April 26, 1927. She graduated from Brookville High School, attended Lynchburg College, and graduated from Madison College, now James Madison University. She was a longtime teacher in the Amherst County schools until she retired, and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Amherst. Above all, she was devoted to her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Joseph P. Stinnett and his wife, Ellen, of Lynchburg, and Vera Elizabeth (Beth) Miller and her husband, Bill, of Amherst. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Lavely Miller of Richmond, Ben Miller of New York City, Drew Stinnett and his wife, Lela, of Holly Springs, N.C., Patrick Stinnett and his wife, Rachel, of Richmond; and two greatgrandchildren, James Stinnett of Holly Springs, N.C., and Jack Stinnett of Richmond. She is also survived by two nephews, John R. Feagans of Lynchburg and E. Donald Feagans of Greensboro, N.C.; a niece, Deborah Feagans Boyd of Virginia Beach; and a number of great and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Emma, Eva, Nell and Vera Feagans, and brothers Edward, John, Elmo, William and Robert Feagans. Visitation is set for 10 a.m Tuesday at Driskill Funeral Chapel in Amherst, with a graveside service to follow at 11 a .m. at the Amherst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and for those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the Patrick Henry Boys Home, 860 Red Hill Road, Box 1398, Brookneal, Va., 24528. Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.
Myrtie Anne Baise Guill Proverbs 31:10; 28 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Myrtie Anne Baise Guill, wife of Lewis Elvin Guill and mother of Ronald Elvin Guill, passed away on March 10, 2015 at Kindred Acute Care Facility in Greensboro, NC after a lengthy illness. Myrtie was born in Danville, VA to the late Robert Jennings Baise and Mae Sue Keatts Baise of Pelham, NC. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lester Guill and Timothy John Guill; sisters, Anna Mae Baise, Carrie Leigh Cook, and half-sister Nancy Baise Pitts. Left to cherish her memory is her loving and devoted husband Lewis Elvin Guill. Myrtie and Lewis enjoyed a long and happy marriage with Lewis constantly at her bedside until her death. Myrtie is also survived by her beloved son, Ronald Elvin Guill of Richmond, VA who lent his loving care and support to his mother and father throughout Myrtie’s illness. Additionally, surviving Myrtie are two brothers, William Baise (Nellie) and John Baise (Barbara); sister, Lilian Jones (Leonard) and many loving nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. She is also survived by family friends, Kimberly I. Marlowe of Richmond, VA and Mary M. Martin of Greensboro, NC. Mary extended invaluable support and prayers to Myrtie, Lewis, Ron, and their family throughout Myrtie’s hospitalization. She visited daily, providing care and loving attention to Myrtie and Lewis. Myrtie attended Cobb Memorial School, and in her early years chose a career in textile administration. However, she spent most of her time raising her son, Ronald and being a dedicated wife to Lewis. Later in life she took on another position at Equity Group until her retirement. Her hobbies included painting and ceramics. Myrtie was a faithful and active member of Pelham United Methodist until her death. Her passing will be missed by all who knew her and all with whom she worshipped. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Pelham United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 with Rev. Larry Durham officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Guill 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 the daughter of the late Theodore Leftwich and the late Elizabeth Gwynn Myrtie Laura Morrison Stokes. She was married to Parcell, George V. Hairston, Sr. who 90, of 1039 survives. Liberty St., In addition to her Martinsville, husband, survivors VA died include four sons, Bishop Tuesday, Dr. Wallace P. Hairston March 10, (Sharon) and George V. 2015 at Blue Hairston, Jr.,(Steva) both Ridge Rehab of Danville, VA, Tyrone Center. Hairston, Sr. (Janie) of Born October 30, 1924, Sanford, NC and Mark Mrs. Parcell was a daughter Anthony Hairston (Pamela) of the late George Wilbur of Fredericksburg, VA; Morrison and Annie a host of grandchildren, Elizabeth Harris Morrison. great-grandchildren, She was also preceded nieces, nephews, other in death by her husband relatives and friends. In Howard Thomas Purcell, addition to her parents, she daughter and son-in-law, was predeceased by one Linda Custer and husband sister, Anita Ferrell. Donnie, a sister, Lera The family will receive Grant, a brother Carl K. friends at the residence. “Jack” Morrison; halfFuneral services will be sisters, Era Hazelwood conducted Saturday, Best, Daisy Largin and March 14, 2015 at 1:00 Hazel McBride and by PM from True Holiness half- brothers, Howard Apostolic Church with Morrison, Harry Morrison Bishop Wallace P. Hairston and Marion Morrison officiating. Interment will and two grandsons, Scott follow in Highland Burial Thomas Parcell and Chad Park. Family visitation will Custer. be held Friday, March 13, Mrs. Parcell was 2015 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 member of Clearview PM at Fisher and Watkins Baptist Church. She was Funeral Home. a wonderful cook and Fisher and Watkins Funeral baker and her interests Home is assisting the were quilting, gardening, Hairston family. crocheting, sewing and birdwatching. Surviving are two RICHARD EARL daughters, Janie Martin and husband Kenny DAVIS of Martinsville and Richard Earl Davis, age 31, Shirley Self and her late formerly husband William Henry of 108 Sr. of Martinsville; a son, Noel Ave., Lonnie Thomas Parcell of Danville Pittsboro, NC; two sisters, died Nellie Stanley of Ridgeway Thursday, and Evelyn Copeland of March 12, Martinsville; a brother, 2015 at Daniel Morrison of University Martinsville. of North Carolina Hospital Also surviving are at Chapel Hill. He was ten grandchildren, Del born in Northampton, MA Martin, Sonya Thomas, to Linda Martin Davis, Valerie Martin, William who survives, and the late Henry “Bill” Self, Cherie Linwood Earl Davis. Mr. Self, Shelley Doolin, Davis was of the Baptist Mandy Rolls, Stephanie faith. Fox, Tilden Parcell and In addition to his mother, Cindy Custer; fourteen he is survived by his sister, great-grandchildren, Tori Cassie Davis Gatewood Roach, Ashley Stegall, of Chatham, VA; three Amber Fulcher, Ryan brothers, Johnny Lee Thomas, Ethan Thomas, Davis and Amos Joseph Austin McCrickard, Lucas Davis, both of Danville, McCrickard, Taylor Parcell, and Mark David Davis of Addison Rolls, Payton Sugar Grove, VA; and his Rolls, Savannah Fox, Pierce maternal grandmother, Fox, Gabe Doolin and Sam Ruthie Annie Martin of Doolin and two great-great Northampton, MA. grandchildren, Taylor In addition to his father, Roach and Peter Karkenny. he was also predeceased by Mrs. Parcell’s funeral his maternal grandfather, will be conducted from Eugene Hubert Martin Norris Funeral Services and paternal grandmother, Martinsville Chapel, Louise Inez Haddock. Friday, March 13, A private memorial service 2015 at 3:00 P.M. with will be held with Pastor Pastor Ron Gardner and Terry St. John officiating. Pastor Francis Martin Norris Funeral Services, officiating. Burial will be at Inc. and Crematory, West Roselawn Memorial Park, End Chapel, 511 Church Martinsville, VA. Ave. Danville is serving The family will receive the Davis family. Online friends at the funeral home, condolences may be made Thursday, March 12, 2015 at www.norrisfuneral.com. from 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and at other times will be at the residence. RONALD WADE The family requests SCEARCE memorial contribution Ronald Wade Scearce, 58 be made to Clearview of 709 River Ridge Road, Baptist Church, P.O. 626 Danville, VA went home Collinsville, VA 24078. to be with the Lord on Online condolences Tuesday, March 10, 2015 may be made at www. at Moses Cone Hospital in NorrisFuneral.com. Greensboro, NC after being in declining health for the past several months. OLLIE PEARL Ronald was born in BRANDON HAIRSTON Danville, VA on August Ollie Pearl Brandon 1, 1956 a son of the late Hairston, Daniel Benjamin Scearce, 77, of 620 Jr. and Viola Lackey Jefferson Scearce who survives of Street, Danville, VA. Ronald was Danville, a graduate of Dan River VA died High School, Class of 1974 Friday, and a graduate of Averett March 6, University. He had lived 2015 at the all of his life in Pittsylvania Stratford County and Danville where Health Care Center. he had retired from the Born August 19, 1937 in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Danville, VA, she was Co. due to health reasons.
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Ronald was a member of Glen Hill Baptist Church. He loved to play his guitar and sing whenever he could. He would volunteer go sing in churches and nursing homes where he could minister with his music. Ronald is survived by his mother Viola of Danville, VA, one brother Darryl W. Scearce & wife Debra of Clifton, VA, one sister Donna K. Craig of Ringgold, VA. A Private Funeral Service will be conducted by the Reverend Christopher Wright. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff of Pinecrest Adult Home for all the loving care and kindness that was shown to Ronald during his time there. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Scearce family.
ROSA ALICE JAMES Rosa Alice James, 85, of 859 Colquhoun St., Danville, VA, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her residence. Born February 1, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late George Robert Ingram and the late Mary Magdalene Adams Ingram Hurst. She was married to the late Haywood James, Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Cathes “Deena” Warner (Richard) of Danville, VA and Mary Alice Riles (George) of Roanoke, VA; four sons, Haywood James, Jr. (Lendia) of Roanoke,
VA, Donald James and Louie James (Debbie), both of Danville, VA and Anthony James (Erewa) of Raeford, NC; one sister, Joyce Jackson of Camden, NJ; two brothers, George Ingram and William Hurst, both of Camden, NJ and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, and husband of 63 years, she was predeceased by two sisters, Lois Haynes and Oddie May Ingram and one brother, Curtis Hurst. The family will receive friends at the residence. A private service has been requested by the family, and will be held at a later date. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the James family.
TERRY LEE DIXON Terry Lee Dixon, age 59 went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Stratford Health Care Center. She was born April 27, 1955 in Danville to the late Ruben Dixon and the late Carolyn Fitzgerald Dixon. Ms Dixon was a member of Faith in God Temple of Praise. She attended Pittsylvania County and Danville City Public schools. Terry was a vibrant, intelligent, beautiful woman who loved her family. Ms. Dixon is survived by two daughters Tonette Smith and husband Ethan of Nyack, NY and Erica Scales and husband Anthony of Ringgold, VA; four sisters Martha of Wilmington, DE, Joan Meachum and husband James of Danville, Margaret Karo Shanklin and husband James of Wilmington, DE and Tammy Sheron
Owens of Washington, DC; two brothers Bishop Samuel Dixon and wife Elizabeth of Danville and Ruben Linwood Dixon of Wilmington DE; five grandchildren, Monet Smith, Jaslynn Royster, Mya Smith, EJ Smith and Jalon Scales; a greatgrandchild, Smya Ives. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother Marvin Gaye Dixon; two sisters, Evangelist Brenda Dixon Saunders and Mattie Faye Womack. A memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Faith in God Temple of Praise with Bishop Samuel Dixon Eulogist officiating. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Dixon family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
TERRY QUESENBERRY Terry Quesenberry, 52, of Martinsville, VA passed away on March 8, 2015 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection with his brothers and sister by his side. He was born in Martinsville on September 9, 1962 to the late Arba and Juanita Quesenberry. Terry is survived by brothers Ron Quesenberry of Martinsville, Stan Quesenberry and wife Deb of Patrick Springs, sister, Jan Stanford and husband John of Durham, NC. Also surviving is nephew Daniel Quesenberry, and nieces Shannon Steele and Lori Ferrell. A family graveside service will be held at a later date which will be officiated by his nephew Daniel
Quesenberry. “Go Rest High on That Mountain Son, Your work on Earth is Done”. We love and miss you Bro. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Quesenberry family. Online condolences may be made at www. NorrisFuneral.com.
THOMAS MICHAEL FARMER Thomas Michael Farmer, 59, of 803 Hughes St., Danville, VA, died, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC. Born August 15, 1955 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Lee Farmer and the late Louise Adams Farmer. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines. Survivors include two sisters, Janice Tarpley of Danville, VA and Wanda Nelson of Greensboro, NC; one brother, Carl Lee Farmer of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister, Janice Tarpley, 2943 North Main St., Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12 Noon from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Bishop John Burton officiating. Interment with Military Rites will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Farmer family.