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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
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Adkins
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Donald Wayne ( Do nnie ) Adkins, age 52, of 11 Still Street, Danville, VA, died on March 18, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born on July 7, 1963, in Danville, VA, to the late Ruben Adkins and Carol Honeycutt Adkins. Most of his life was lived in Danville. Mr. Adkins worked as an electrician and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Adkins of the home; son, Daniel Pruitt of Ringgold; brother, Timothy Adkins of Danville; three sisters, Faith Thompson of Danville, Phyllis Fitzgerald of Danville, and Patricia Burnette of Chatham; niece, Christian Oakes; two nephews, Michael Adkins, and Brian Oakes, Jr.; also leaving behind his faithful pet dog, William “Willie” Adkins. In addition to his parents Mr. Adkins was predeceased by one brother, Robert Adkins, and one sister, Barbara Snead Memorial services will be conducted Friday, March 25, 2016 at Swicegood Funeral Home at 7:30 PM with Rev. Arnold Faw officiating. The family will be receiving friends and relatives 30 minutes prior to service and at other times at the home of his brother Tim at 528 Parker Road West, Danville, VA. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Danville Cancer Association, 2323 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA 24541 or the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Adkins family.
Ruby Emma Simms Scott
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Emma Simms Scott, 87, passed a w a y Monday, March 14, 2016 in the Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born June 14, 1928 in Blairs, Va., a daughter of the late Charlie Estes Simms and Nettie Belle Martin Simms. Mrs. Scott lived in Danville and was employed most of her life with Dan River Mills, Inc. She was a charter member of Southall Baptist Church and Westover Baptist Church when they merged. She was married to the
late Joseph E. Scott Sr. Survivors include her daughters, Judy Seay of Ringgold, Va., Jo Ann Scott of Danville, Va. Patricia Scott Daniels (Terry) of Halifax, Va. and Marsha Scott of Dry Fork, Va.; a sister, ReVonda Sims of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; six grandchildren, Whit Seay (Stacye), Chris Seay, Kevin Daniels, Stephen Daniels, Joseph E. Scott, III, Ashley Scott; two great-grandchildren, Christian Daniels and Ryan Seay and a godson, Chad Scott Simms. Mrs. Scott is also predeceased by a son, Joseph E. Scott Jr. and his daughters Priscilla and Cheryl Scott; two sisters, Louise Kimbrough and Juanita Hill; and three brothers, Alfred Simms, Walter Simms Sr. and Dickie Sims. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18, 2016 at Townes Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Walter Simms Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Thursday, March 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times will be at the residence of her daughter, Jo Ann Scott, 312 Robertson Avenue. Memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901.
George Hume Shields, Jr.
George Hume Shields, Jr. of 150 Westmoreland Court, passed a w a y Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born on August 24, 1923 in Danville, VA, a son of the late Lillian Bowman Shields and George Hume Shields, Sr. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Leah Hagar Shields; two daughters, Karen Shields Luper of Richmond, VA and Elizabeth Hagar Shields Ateyeh and husband Edward Charles Ateyeh of Austin, TX; and four grandchildren, Dr. Erin Luper, Brenton Luper, Courtney Ateyeh Albright and her husband Alex and Edward Charles Ateyeh, III (Tripp). He was affectionately known by his grandchildren as “Hi George”. Mr. Shields was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bonnie Lorraine Shields. He attended Dan River High School and Averett College. During World War II he was a 1ST Sgt. with the 8TH U.S. Army Airforces European Operations from 1943-1946. In 1952 he was named an Honorary
Kentucky Colonel. As an active member of First Baptist Church, he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, a church Trustee and served on various other committees. In his 60 years in the Real Estate business, he was a past president of the Danville Board of Realtors and in 1973 he was named by the Virginia Association of Realtors as outstanding president of Region 5, which comprised 15 Southside Virginia counties. He was also a past president of the Virginia Auctioneers Association. For many years, he served on the board of Security Bank. Because of his love of the community, he was a member of various other organizations. He gave his time to the Danville Life Saving Crew, where he was past president, the Kiwanis Club of Danville, American Legion Post 325, Carter Masonic Lodge and the Danville Golf Club. He was a member of the Danville Science Center, the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. In 1982, he was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award by Averett University. He was a past Chairman of the Board of Averett University and most notably in 1992 Averett University bestowed upon him an Honorary Doctor of Law degree. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 871 Main Street, Danville, VA on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2 pm. Prior to the service, visitation will be held at 1 pm in the Heritage Room of the church. A private burial will be held in Highland Burial Park. The family request that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 871 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 or the George and Leah Shields Scholarship Fund, Averett University, 420 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Mary Jennie Bell
Mary Jennie Bell, 54, of 1011 Claiborne St., Danville, VA, died, Wednesd a y , March 16, 2016 at Duke University Hospital. Born July 1, 1961 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of Jimmy Ferrell, Sr. and Gracie Davis Ferrell, who survives. She was married to Lawrence Bell, who survives. In addition to her husband and parents, survivors include two daughters, Latisha Davis and Tia Davis, both of Danville, VA; two stepsons, Lawrence McNeill of Smithfield, NC and Demarcus Ferguson of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Brenda Terry and Latonya Stephens, both of Danville, VA; three brothers, Jimmy Ferrell, Jr., Curtis Ferrell and Antonio Ferrell, all of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 1 PM from Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jermaine Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 6-7 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Bell family.
Robert Lee Woodings
Robert Lee Woodings, 70, of 2 8 8 9 West Sunrise Drive, Dry Fork, VA died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1945, in Pittsylvania County, VA. He was the son of the late J. T. Woodings and the late Willie Mae Harris Woodings. He was married to Jessie Williams Woodings, who survives. The family will receive friends at the residence. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Sheila Betts and Shermaine Millner, both of Danville, VA; one
son, Jeffrey Woodings of Dry Fork, VA; one sister, Stella Inge of Danville, VA; three brothers, James Woodings, Alex Woodings, both of Cascade, VA and Clarence Woodings of Danville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Rosa Hairston and Roxie Clark and one brother, Willie Woodings. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Henry William Tarpley officiating. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Woodings family.
Kenneth Richerson Inman
Kenneth Richerson Inman, age 79 of 1111 Robertson Ridge Rd., Axton, VA passed a w a y Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1936 in Pittsylvania County to the late Guy Hutson Inman and the late Viola Hundley Inman. Kenneth was married to Frances Still Inman who survives of the residence. Mr. Inman was a member of Carroll Memorial United Methodist Church. He worked for J&J Southeast Trucking Co. for 33 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Inman Barbour of Martinsville, VA and Judy Robertson and husband Brian of Axton, VA: a son Kenneth B. Inman and wife Beth of Axton, VA: a sister Janice Dillard of Danville: two brothers, Ronald Glen Inman and Morris Inman both of Danville: eight grandchildren, Richard Robertson, Kyle Barbour, Grace I. Pryor, Guy Robertson, Burton Inman, Olivia Inman, Sara Robertson and Caleb Inman and five greatgrandchildern, Alexis Robertson, Nathan Robertson, Alexander Pryor , Jackson Pryor and Jeorgia Robertson. The family will receive friends 12:00 noon till 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 18, at Norris Funeral Service, Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541, prior to the service and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel with the Rev. Anne Sisson officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Val-
ley Hospice, 18981 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart, VA 24171. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Inman family.
Marie Alice Hodnett Martin
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Hodnett Martin, 83, of 208 Beavers Mill Road, Apt. H, Danville, Va. passed a w a y Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, Va. Mrs. Martin was predeceased by her husband Connie Martin and her parents John Hodnett and Geneva Cobb Hodnett as well as several brothers and sisters. Prior to her retirement she did domestic work. Mrs. Martin was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret White and Edna White, both of Danville, and Marsha Ann Brown of Ohio; her son, Douglas White of Danville; her sisters, Nancy Hairston of Cascade, Va. and Mary Motley of Charlotte, NC; her brothers, Michael Hodnett of Switzerland, Johnny Hodnett of Danville, Jerry Hodnett of Windsor, NC, and David Hodnett of Martinsville, VA and a number of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Upon the family’s request, no services will be conducted. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Martin family.
George Thomas “Bill” McClanahan, Jr.
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Thomas “Bill” McClanahan, Jr., 84, of 319 Cathy Dr., Danville, Va. entered the peace of eternity on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center, Danville. He was born November 25, 1931 to the late Ila Pruitt McClanahan and the late George T. McClanahan, Sr. He was married to the late Patsy Brumfield on February 8, 1957 and she predeceased him on June 12, 2015. Bill enjoyed bowling, NASCAR races and watching his grandson play baseball. His boys credit their father with being their hero and greatest role model. He was a veteran, serving in the US Navy from 1952 – 1956 during the Korean War. He retired from
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In Memory of My Dad Roy Lee Ayers 9/3/28 - 3/21/92 Happy 59th Birthday in Heaven My Brother Robert Lee Ayers 3/21/57 - 10/17/94 In Memory of My Grandfather John Linwood Smith 3/24/1903 - 3/21/2001 When you lose someone it can be hard to take, the pain that I feel when my heart has to break. The memories I keep are all in my mind as I search my soul for more to find. The way their skin felt, the smell of their hair, the smile on their face. As I keep thinking over and shedding a tear, the years pass. Memories fade to gray, all is still in my heart, but I'm not getting any younger. I'll see them someday. Unconditional love is never forgotten, I look deep in my heart; it is there at the bottom, alone in the dark. Sometimes I hear voices from loved ones, I'm hoping to hear more. Years pass, they soon fly by, but I'm always looked upon from those in the sky. Surrounded by clouds and pure white doves, they listen and watch over me, sending me love. I remember one thing as I sit and I pray, they will be there to greet me. I will see them someday. Til we meet on the other side of that beautiful shore and the pearly gates of Heaven. I love and miss each of you more than words could ever be said.
I love y'all Love, Carolyn Daughter • Sister • Granddaughter Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after a rewarding career in the Engineering and Drafting Department. He also served on the advisory committee for drafting & design at Danville Community College. Bill was a lifelong member of Sledd Memorial Methodist and later St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, where he worked actively in various capacities. In addition to his parents and wife Patsy, Mr. McClanahan was predeceased by his stepmother, Ella Mayhew McClanahan, his sister, Marion M. Wade, his brother, Edwin F. McClanahan, and a stepbrother James R. Pennington. Survivors include two sons, Timothy Keith McClanahan and wife Brenda and Ricky Alan McClanahan and wife Tammy, a granddaughter, Mary Kathryn “Katie” McClanahan, two grandsons, Tyler Austin McClanahan and Zach McClanahan, a sister, Virginia M. Hughes, a half-sister, Carol McClanahan, and one stepbrother, Richard D. Pennington. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Va., with Rev. Susan Hannah officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 7 – 8:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel and at other times at the residence, 319 Cathy Drive, Danville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the McClanahan family.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
Joanne DeHaven
Joanne DeHaven, 85, of 117 Raintree Road, Danville, Va. ent e r e d Heaven on Friday, M a r c h 18, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Va. She was born June 29, 1930 in Augusta, KY. She was married to the late Rev. M. N. DeHaven and was a faithful member of Riveroak Church of God. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, a devoted wife, mother, and Granny. Joanne spent her life serving the Lord with her husband of 48 years serving as a pastor’s wife in various United Methodist churches across Virginia. She later served as a caregiver to her husband. Mrs. DeHaven is survived by a daughter, Susanna Odhner of Danville and her children Ellie Mayor (husband Cameron), Amy Odhner, and a predeceased granddaughter Christina Odhner. She is also survived by stepdaughter Jean Adams and halfbrother Joe Griffith, both of Ohio, a cousin Linda Clos of Kentucky, and many other extended family members. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, with Rev. Jason Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville, Va. The family will receive friends Monday, March 21, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. prior to the funeral service and at other times at the residence, 209 Murphy Circle, Danville, Va. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Dehaven family.
Ronald L. Hines
Ronald L. Hines, 65, of 220 Vance Hill Road, Danville, died on M a r c h 21, 2016 at Blue R i d g e Nursing and Rehab. Center in Martinsville, Va. He was born May 21, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, Va. to the late Garnett Davis Hines and the late John Henry Hines, Sr. Mr. Hines is survived by his wife, Trina Lee Hines of the residence; his daughters, Stephanie Randleman of North Carolina, Tasha Miller of the residence, and Sarena Lee Rogers-Hines of Florida; his sons, Wade Hines of Richmond, Va. and Barry Hines of Eden, N.C.; his sister, Karen Mitchell; his brothers Dwain Hines and John H. Hines, Jr.; as well as ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, and at other times at the residence, 220 Vance Hill Road, Danville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, is serving the Hines family.
Brenda Joyce Smith
Brenda Joyce Smith, 73 went to be with our Lord on March 19, 2016. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Durwood and Evelyn Patterson, and granddaughter, Lauren Kayla Holmes. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra Houston (Louis) of Smithfield, VA and Iris Norman of Crystal Spring, MS; her 4 grandchildren, Blaine Terry (Jessica Hodnett) of Danville, VA, Blair Jordan Terry (Ben Foster) of Ringgold, VA, Mitchell T. Holmes and Chandler D. Holmes or Richmond Hill, GA; her great grandson, Mason Clyde Terry of Danville,
VA. She was survived by many nieces and nephews. She was born in Rainell, WV, but lived most of her life in Hampton Roads, VA. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1960. She went to college and always worked in computer technology. She retired from Amheuser Busch after 35 years of service, then moved to the lake house at Hyco Lake in Semora, NC. She loved to travel and spending time at the beach. Her family and her pets were most cherished by her. The celebration of her life will be at Ringgold Baptist Church, 4620 Ringgold Church Road, Ringgold, VA 24586, on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or SPCA (Society Prevention Cruelty Animals).
1. Is the Book of Matthew in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Exodus 34, who was frightened of a man who came down a mountain with a shining face? Laban, Stephen, Aaron, Cornelius 3. At what city’s public bonfire were books worth 50,000 pieces of silver burned? Ephesus, Derbe, Perga, Lystra 4. From Acts 5, who fell dead after lying about a property deal? Nehemiah, Shimei, Levi, Ananias 5. Who lost all his horsedrawn chariots in a sea? Ornan, Balaam, Pharaoh, Benaiah 6. Where did Lot meet angels? City gate, Field, Temple, Oak tree ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Aaron; 3) Ephesus; 4) Ananias; 5) Pharaoh; 6) City gate Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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“The Empty Tomb” I would like to offer you, the wonderful readers of this column, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I would like to offer you the chance to give up everything you own, and receive not one material thing for doing so. I would like to offer you the chance to be homeless and hunted. I would like to offer you the chance to suffer, and be ridiculed. I would like to offer you the chance to be killed in one or more of the following charming ways: crucifixion, beheading, stoning, being burned at the stake, or being eaten by lions. Interested? Good. All you need to do to get in on this fabulous offer is to make up a lie, and spend the rest of your life pretending to believe it... You likely know by now what I am driving at. In my last column I wrote about the crucifixion of Jesus. But praise God, Jesus did not stay dead! Romans 1:4 says that he is “declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.” Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all wrote of his resurrection, as did Paul. Jesus himself foretold his resurrection many times. And yet, in spite of all of the written testimony, there will always be some who not only disbelieve, but are positively “evangelistic” in their efforts to spread their disbelief to others. But if Jesus did not rise from the dead, the only possible explanation for the rise of Christianity is that a great number of men and women supposedly accepted the offer I outlined above. The recently deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia put it this way some years ago. “It is not irrational to accept the testimony of eyewitnesses who had nothing to gain... the wise do not believe in the resurrection of the dead. So everything from Easter morning to the Ascension had to be made up by the groveling enthusiasts as part of their plan to get themselves martyred.” Obviously, that is not the case. The Old Testament prophesied and pictured the resurrection
in numerous places, the New Testament plainly describes it, and the results clearly testify of it. It was not one or two people who saw the resurrected Christ, it was hundreds. And they were all so convinced that it was really him, they gave up everything to tell everyone what had happened. These men and women were neither deceived nor deceivers; they were eyewitnesses of the greatest miracle this world has ever known. But why should we be surprised? The God who made life has no trouble raising the dead. Paul, a man who himself was convinced of the resurrection after he was confronted by the risen Christ on the Damascus road, wrote this in his first epistle to the Corinthians. “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.” He closed out that great fifteenth chapter by describing the result of the resurrection of Christ: “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” Happy Resurrection Morning!