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Washington High School Barbara Willard and for many years had Hall Barbara Willard Hall, 81, been a teacher for Danville of Dominion Public Schools. She was Valley Lane an avid animal lover and was serving as President Stuart, Va , of the SPCA of Pittsylvania went home County. to be with In 1976 she married her Lord on Wednesday, Johnnie Wayne Booth who survives her. In addition March 18, to her husband, left to 2015 at cherish her memory is her Pioneer brother, David Yeaman, Community Hospital in Sr. and wife, Brenda of Stuart. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Patrick Danville, VA; her daughter, Kathy Booth Cartee of County to the late Mary W Virginia Beach, VA; Willard and Boss Willard. granddaughter, Lauren In addition to her parents, McKee and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Garland Matthew of Tampa FL; Willard, Clyde Willard and grandson, Justin Cerna of Virginia Beach, VA; greatEdd Willard. grandsons, Nicholas and She was a member Noah McKee of Tampa, of Nettle Ridge United FL; great-granddaughter, Methodist Church, retired Vaida Cerna of Virginia from Sun Trust Bank Beach, VA. She also leaves ,worked part time at H behind, nieces, nephews &R Block and was the co/ and cousins. owner of Dominion Valley The family will receive Park. friends on Monday, March Surviving are her 23, 2015 from 6-8 pm in husband, James Cecil Hall of the home, two daughters; the Barker Funeral Service Chapel and other times at Janet Hall Rorrer and Carolyn’s childhood home husband Mike, Jeannie on Franklin Turnpike. A Hall Clark and husband funeral service will be Randy, one sister; Betty Willard Hunt and husband conducted on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 2:00 Gary of Stuart, three pm in the Barker Funeral brothers; Gifford Willard Home Chapel with Rev. of Panama City Florida, Myron Bruce officiating. Herman Willard, Vance Interment will follow the Willard and wife Ruth funeral service in Highland both of Axton, Va, four Burial Park. grandchildren; Matthew In lieu of flowers the Rorrer and wife Sherry, family requests donations Ryan Rorrer and wife to be made in her honor Yvonne, Wesley Rorrer, Katelynn Clark and several to SPCA of Pittsylvania County; P.0. Box 936, great-grandchildren. Chatham, VA 24531. The funeral will be Barker Funeral Home is held at 2:00 p.m. on respectfully serving the Saturday, March 21, 2015 Booth family. at Norris Funeral Services Chapel in Stuart with the Reverend Mark Clayton Carolyn Williams and Reverend Ricky Rogers Rowland officiating. Burial will be Carolyn Williams at Plesant Grove Primitive Rowland, Baptist Church cemetery. 57, of 21309 The family will receive Franklin friends prior to the service Turnpike from 11:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Chatham VA at Norris Funeral Services died Friday, and other times at the March 20, home. 2015 at her Memorials may be made residence. to Moorefield Store Fire Mrs. Department C/O Norman Rowland was born in Grogan 1716 Va-Nc Road Pittsylvania County, VA on Spencer, Va 24165 August 7, 1957, a daughter Norris Funeral Services, of the late Emit Williams Inc. and Crematory of and Frances Caroline Stuart, VA is serving Williams, who survives. the Hall family. Online Mrs. Rowland worked for condolences may be made Davenport Energy for 38 to the family at www. years and was a member of NorrisFuneral.com. Liberty Baptist Church. On September 15, 1990, she married, Richard W. Carolyn Ann Rowland, who survives. Yeaman Booth In addition to her Carolyn Ann Yeaman husband, of the residence Booth, 63, passed away survivors include two surrounded step-children, Travis Rowland, Jamie Rowland; by her two brothers, Carl “Huck” family Williams, Billy Williams; March 20, three nieces, Charity 2015 after Talbott, Christina and a brief and Angela Williams; and two sudden step-grandchildren. illness. Funeral services will be She was born on March 3, held on Sunday, March, 22, 1952 to the late Raymond 2015 at 2:00 PM at Liberty Allen Yeaman and the Baptist Church conducted late Pearl Davis Yeaman. by the Rev. Darryl Joyce. She was a member of the Interment will follow in the First Pentecostal Holiness church cemetery. Church. Carolyn was The family will receive currently employed as friends on Saturday a Librarian for George evening from 7:00-8:30 PM
Danny Wayne Cumbo, Sr.
On Thursday March 19, 2015, Danny Wayne Cumbo Sr. departed this life in the loving embrace of his wife and children. Courageous and strong throughout, he passed away peacefully at his home in Danville following a nearly threeyear battle with cancer. A natural curiosity led to a variety of vocations. From Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. to several small business ventures and a later career with the Daly Seven he satisfied an inquisitive nature and provided for his family. Danny is survived by his wife of 29 years Sue Wickham Cumbo and two daughters, Cary Lee Cumbo and Sara Katherine Cumbo of the residence. As well he is survived by a son Danny Wayne Cumbo II, wife Stacy Ellison Cumbo, and two grandchildren, Anna Maria Cumbo and Jackson Carl Cumbo of Staunton, VA. In addition, he is survived by two step-daughters, Cynthia Simpson Landrum of Ringgold, VA and Jacqueline Simpson Vernon of Keeling, VA. He is survived by a brother, David Paige Cumbo of Danville, and sister, Diane Clifton Cumbo of Altavista, VA. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Leonard Cumbo, mother Mildred Echols Cumbo, sister Melinda Cumbo Mims, and brother Jeffery Carl Cumbo, all formerly of Danville. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 Sunday, March 22 at Swicegood Funeral Home. A celebration of Danny’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23 at White Oak Worship Center in Blairs, VA with the Reverend Roger Ewing officiating. Military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 1097. In lieu of flowers, the Cumbo family requests donations in Danny’s honor to the Danville Lifesaving Squad. From his wife and daughters who served as his primary caregivers during his illness: we are grateful for our “little infinity.” Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Cumbo family.
David Larry Surratt
David Larry Surratt,73, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at his home, 271 Colonial Drive, Collinsville, VA. He was born on January 16, 1942 in Lexington, NC to the late Rachel Frank Kepley and Don Q Surratt. In
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addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Norma Pinyan Surratt and one brother, Eugene “Gene” Surratt. Mr. Surratt’s life began as a simple paper boy in Lexington, NC. He followed this career by becoming a shoe salesman for Raylesses in downtown Lexington. Eventually, he became a Master Finishing Technician for nearly every furniture company in the Martinsville and Henry County area. He finished his career as a Finishing Technician for Valspar Industries. He is survived by his daughters and sonsin-law, Kathy Eugenia Surratt of Martinsville, VA, Melissa Surratt Kirks of Bassett, VA, and Kelli Denise Surratt and fiancée Steve Austin of Collinsville, VA; sons and daughters in law, John David Surratt and wife Tammy of Martinsville, VA, Thomas Scott and wife Kathy Surratt of Ridgeway and Michael Todd Surratt of the home; two sisters Ermma Brock and Loraine Pennington of NC. He is also survived by his special furry companion of seven years, “Harley.” In addition to his children, Mr. Surratt is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Christina Murphy, Scott Surratt, Robert Clifton, Blayne Cassady, Michael Surratt, Jessica Surratt, Megan Nelson, Casey Kirks, Joshua Hollandsworth, Noah Martin, Elizabeth Shively, John E. Surratt and Adelyn G. Surratt, five great-grandchildren, Kyndall Nelson, Anakin Dockery, Jacob Hollandsworth, Peyton Schooler and Olive Clifton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Barry Surratt officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2015, at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 22099 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart, VA 24171. Norris Funeral Service Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA is serving the Surratt family. Online condolences may be made at www. NorrisFuneral.com.
Dennis Paul “Big Bubba” Sharpe
Dennis Paul “Big Bubba” Sharpe, of 443 Mabe Drive Ringgold VA passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Born in Nashville, TN on April 10, 1956 a son of the late Arlie Franklin Sharpe and Peggy Ann Nicholson. He was predeceased by a beloved nephew, Allen Joe “Little Bubba” Rodriguez, a sister, Pamela Sharpe, and a partner in crime Blood
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Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan L. King, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Davis-Adkins family.
Dieter Wiklanski
Dieter Wiklanski, 67, of 3663 Sandy Creek Road, Dry Fork, Va., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1947 in Germany to the late Anneliese Bodriech Wiklanski and the late Jan Wiklanski. He is survived by his wife Roswitha “Rose” Kohut Wiklanski, of the residence. Mr. Wiklanski proudly served his country with the US Army in Vietnam. He served for 25 years as a correctional officer for the state of New Jersey. Mr. Wiklanski was of the Christian faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Krista Kit of Piscataway, N.J.; his son Andrew Kit of South Orange, N.J. and his two special pets Sonny & Sandy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wiklanski was predeceased by his sister Monika Patriarcha. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Norris Destine Grace Funeral Services, Mt. Adkins Hermon Chapel with Rev. On Wednesday, March Tim Oakes officiating. The 18, 2015 at the Danville family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Regional the funeral home prior to Medical the service, and at other Center, times at the residence. God sent In lieu of flowers, the his Angels family respectfully suggests to receive, memorial donations be Destine made to Disabled American Grace Adkins, 4 of Veterans, 210 Franklin 919 Halifax Road, Danville, Road, SW RM 808, Roanoke, VA 24011 (www. VA. dav.org) or Danville Area Born September 17, 2010 Humane Society, P O Box in Danville, VA, she was 3352, Danville, VA 24543 the daughter of Byron D. (www.dahsinc.com). Adkins, Sr. and Candice Norris Funeral Services, Davis Adkins. In addition to her parents, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 of Danville, VA, survivors Franklin Tpke., Danville include one sister, Asia is serving the Wiklanski Holland of Danville, VA; family. Online condolences two brothers, Demajah may be made at www. Adkins and Byron Adkins, norrisfuneral.com. Jr., both of Danville, VA; maternal grandmother, Lisa Davis and maternal grandfather, Levern Giles, Donna both of Ringgold, VA; Hiatt - Lanier paternal grandmother, Donna Hiatt-Lanier of Janice Echols of Danville, 107 Wood VA; paternal grandfather, Avenue Leonard Gravely of Extension Martinsville and a host of died other relatives and friends. unexpectedly She was predeceased by a on Sunday, sister, Makayla Gabrielle March 15, Davis. 2015. The family will receive Mrs. Hiattfriends at 2525 Bennie Lanier born Dr., Ringgold, VA and 125 October 21st, 1964 was the Locust Lane, Danville, VA. daughter of the late Charles Funeral services will be & Margie Hiatt, founders of conducted on Tuesday, Hiatt’s Auto Parts of Mount March 24, 2015 at 12 Noon Cross Road. from Pleasant Chapel In addition to her son
Piedmont Shopper© MARCH 26th - APRIL 1st, 2015 • 9 Quinton Scott Lanier of Danville, she is also survived by a brother Steven Edward Hiatt, and his daughter Crystal Gayle Hiatt, and a sister Terri Lynn Hiatt, and her daughter Micaela Luffman, all of Danville. And her dear companion and friend Garry Woods of Danville. She was also predeceased by her husband Carlton Scott Lanier. A private Graveside service will be held at a later date with Rev. Wayne Aaron officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Danville Life Saving and First Aid Crew Inc. 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541 or Danville Fire Department, 297 Bridge St., Danville, VA 24540 Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Hiatt-Lanier family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
family will receive friends, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Friday, March 20, 2015, at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Stephen W. Adkins to the Hahn Cancer Center, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or to a charity of your choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Adkins family. Online condolences may be made at www. NorrisFuneral.com.
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Dorothy Milam Dameron
Dorothy Milam Dameron, 92, of 1741 Foster Road, Yanceyville, NC passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 following a decline in health for the past eight years. Born in Danville, VA on April 7,1922 she was the daughter of Charlie Lee Milam and Virginia Booth Milam. Mrs. Dameron had retired from her positions as a substitute teacher and a school bus driver with the Caswell County Public School System having lived in Caswell County most of her life. She married Thomas Fielding Dameron who predeceased her. Mrs. Dameron was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Yanceyville, NC. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed browsing at flea markets and yard sales. Mrs. Dameron is survived by two sons Russell L. Dameron (Charlene) of Danville, VA and Hodges Dameron of Stokesdale, NC, four sisters Ruth M. Johnson of Ringgold, VA, Rubye M. Moore of Danville, VA, Mary Ann Burton of Maryland & Sallie M. Atkinson of South Carolina, five grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons Charles & Irvin Dameron, one grandson Dale Dameron & four sisters. Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00pm at Prospect United Methodist Church, 1900 US Highway 158 West, Yanceyville, NC conducted by the Reverend Marcus Heffinger. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 21 at Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Dameron family.
at Redeeming Waters Ministry with Rev. Richard Allen officiating. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Byrd family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Hazel “Janie” Holder
Hazel “Janie” Holder of FuquayVarina, NC, died on March 20, 2015 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, NC. She was born to the late C.O. and Lillie (Edwards) Horsley Sr. in Sontag, VA in 1928. Janie graduated from Schoolfield High School and Averett College in Danville, VA. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Burroughs Wellcome in RTP, NC. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela H. Farmer (Fred) and Rachel “Toni” Holder; two grandsons, Matthew and Joshua Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, David H. Holder; three sisters and a brother. Visitation will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Swicegood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Highland Burial Park. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Holder family.
Jasper Logan
Jasper Logan, 62, of 1422 North Main Street, Danville, VA died Frances Irene Wednesday, Crew Byrd March 18, Frances Irene Crews 2015 at the Byrd, age Danville 49, of 1120 Regional Hudson Medical Dr. Alton, Center. He was born Virginia, September 11, 1952, in died on Danville, VA, the son of March the late Alvester Logan and 20, 2015. the late Beatrice Watkins Mrs. Byrd Logan. was born Survivors include one September 5, 1965 in sister, Darnette Price Danville to the late (Ralph) of Danville, VA; Frances Shelton. She was one brother, Larry Logan a member of Redeeming (Faye) of Richmond, VA; Waters Church and loved and a host of other relatives photography and was very and friends. sentimental. The family will receive She is survived by her friends at the residence of son, Timothy Byrd of Alton, Ralph and Darnette Price, VA; one step-son, Samuel 158 Bell Court, Danville, Byrd of Prince Frederick, VA. MD; one step-daughter, Memorial services will be Sandra Wurdeman conducted Saturday, March of Maryland; and two 21, 2015 at 12:00 Noon brothers, James Crews from the Chapel of Fisher of Roanoke and William and Watkins Funeral Home Crews of Danville. with Rev. Arnold Wilkerson In addition to her mother, officiating. Family visitation she was also predeceased will be held thirty minutes by her husband, Lacy prior to service. Sanford Byrd. Fisher and Watkins A memorial service will Funeral Home is assisting be held at 2:00 PM on the Logan family. Saturday, March 28, 2015
Judie T. Woods
Judie T. Woods, 65, of 2013 Martin Lane, Axton, VA, died on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her residence after a decline in health for the past five years. Mrs. Woods was born in Caribou, Maine and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was married to the late James D. Woods, Sr. Survivors include sons, Joseph Woods (Tracy) of Axton, VA, Keith Woods of Danville, VA and James D. Woods, Jr. of Bassett, VA; a special granddaughter, Kylie Woods of Axton, VA; ten additional grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by two grandchildren, Brittney Elizabeth Woods and Keith B. Woods, Jr. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Woods family.
Kem “Coach” Race
Kem “Coach” Race, 60, of Blanch NC, passed away on March 14, 2015. As a coach, mentor and counselor he was known for leading young athletes to acquire their championship goals on and off the mat. His lifelong impact on the sports of wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts spans South Boston, Eden, and Danville. Kem went the distance in everything he encountered and was inspiring to many in the community. He server in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Judy, and is survived by his wife, Phyllis, two sons, Lucas and Caleb, two brothers, Kirk and Kipp, and four grandchildren, Austin Edwards, Wyatt, Eli, and Alivia Race. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with Mr. Jason Rierson officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the US Army and the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made to Brightstar Grappling and Weight Lifting Club. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Race family.
Makayla Gabrielle Davis
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center, God sent his Angels to receive, Makayla Gabrielle Davis, 10, of 919 Halifax Road, Danville, VA. Born June 9, 2004 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of Byron D. Adkins, Sr. and Candice Davis Adkins. In addition to her parents, of Danville, VA, survivors include one sister, Asia Holland of Danville, VA; two brothers, Demajah Adkins and Byron Adkins, Jr., both of Danville, VA; maternal grandmother, Lisa Davis and maternal grandfather, Levern Giles, both of Ringgold, VA; paternal grandmother, Janice Echols of Danville, VA and paternal grandfather, Leonard Gravely of Martinsville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Destine Grace Adkins. The family will receive friends at 2525 Bennie Dr., Ringgold, VA and 125 Locust Lane, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 12 Noon from Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan L. King, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Davis-Adkins family.
Mildred Angell (Fisher)
Mildred (Fisher) Angell passed March 18, 2015, at Agape Hospice Senior Living in Conway, SC, at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter Fran (Angell) Campbell and husband Jim Campbell; two grandchildren, Tracey Deloatche, of Springfield VA, and Jason Campbell and his wife, Lauren, of Las Vegas, NV; four great-grandchildren, Megan Melton, Sean and Alexis Deloatche, and Jonas Edward Campbell; and three great-greatgrandchildren, Anthony and Adrian Gonzalez, and Isabella Carranza. Mildred and husband, Raymond Edward Angell, were long-time residents of Schoolfield (Danville) VA, where they were born and raised, and of Raleigh NC where they worked for many years until retiring to the Clarksville, VA, area. They were married on December 25, 1945, soon after Ray returned home from his service as a Marine Corps Infantryman in WW II. They were
Walter Carter Henderson IV, 35, surrounded by his loving family went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Walter was born June 1, 1979 in Danville a son married for over 45 years until Ray’s death in August of Debra Bullock Neal and W. C. Henderson 1992. Their only child, Fran, born in October 1946, III. He was loved by his step-father, Michael Neal, resides with her husband, sisters, Tara Payne (Toby) of 47 years, Jim Campbell, of Elmo, VA and Stephanie in Myrtle Beach, SC. Neal of Ringgold and The family will receive grandmothers, Delaine visitors at Antioch Baptist Church on March 20, 2015, Bullock, Sue Henderson and Jean Neal. Walter had from 6 pm to 8 pm, and three beautiful children, also at Swicegood-Barker Ryan, Rylie and Abigail. He Funeral Home in Danville VA from 10 am to 12 am on lived at 260 Hundred Acre Drive in Ringgold with his March 21, 2015. Funeral loving friend Katherine and services will begin at 2 PM March 21, 2015, at Antioch her daughter, Kitty. Walter loved fishing, hunting and Baptist Church, Red spent many years in Fire Oak, VA. Burial services & Rescue with Ringgold will follow at Schoolfield Fire & Rescue and Danville Cemetery in Danville, VA. Swicegood Funeral Home Life Saving Crew. He was a member of Blessed Hope is respectfully serving the Baptist Church where he Angell family. was recently baptized. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Stephen March 20, 2015 at 2:00 Wade Adkins P.M. from the Ringgold Stephen Wade Adkins, Baptist Church by Rev. J. 58, of 2400 Brian Edwards and Rev. Hopkins Duane Caldwell. Interment Drive, Mcwill follow in Highland Gaheysville, Burial Park. The family Va., passed will receive friends at the away on residence of Mike and Wednesday, Debra Neal 1540 Ringgold March 18, 2015, at Sen- Road Ringgold, VA. The family requests tara RMH Medical Center memorials to Ringgold in Harrisonburg. He was Fire & Rescue P.O. Box born on August 7, 1956, in 10 Ringgold, VA 24586 Martinsville to Marie Doss or Blessed Hope Baptist Adkins of Martinsville and Church 1118 Franklin the late Lawrence “Sam” Turnpike Danville, VA Eggleston Adkins. 24541. Mr. Adkins is a 1974 Wrenn-Yeatts North graduate of Fieldale Collinsville High School. He Main Chapel is serving the Henderson family and received his Bachelor’s in Math and Political Science, online condolences may be made at www.wrenn-yeatts. summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond com. and earned his Juris Doctor in May 1981 from the University of Virginia William “Bill” School of Law, his Master Berkley Harris of Law in Taxation in May On March 19, 2015, 1984 from Georgetown William University and Master’s (Bill) in Mathematics from Berkley the University of North Harris, of Carolina, Greensboro. Walters Mr. Adkins practiced Mill Road, law for 33 years and was Providence, a CPA since 1981 until N.C. now and had offices in Departed Harrisonburg, Martinsville this world and entered into and Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a member eternal life in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus of the Virginia State Bar, Christ. Bill was born in North Carolina State Danville, VA on September Bar and Virginia and 10, 1945 to the late Berkley North Carolina CPA. Mr. Harris and Frances Walker Adkins was known for his Harris. Bill was married to generosity and had two Carolyn Farthing Harris, cases quoted nationally. In addition to his mother, who also predeceased him. Bill worked for the North Mr. Adkins is survived Carolina Department by his wife, Dr. Catherine “Cay” Qinghong Fu Adkins of Corrections for more than 20 years. Following of the home; daughter, his retirement, he Ruby Adkins of the home; became an avid bowler, son, Wade Adkins of enjoying league bowling, Raleigh, North Carolina; tournaments and fellowship sister and brother-in-law, with his extended family at Pam and John Fulton of Riverside Bowling Center. Richmond; brother and He faithfully attended sister-in-law, Jeff and Kim Holland Road Baptist Adkins of Martinsville; Church and loved, and was and one niece and three deeply loved by, his church nephews. The funeral service will be family. Bill was a strong held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, witness for Jesus Christ and expressed his Christian March 21, 2015, at Fort love and concern for others Trial Christian Church through his city-wide in Bassett with Minister gospel tract ministry. Milford Witt officiating. Left to cherish his Burial will be at Roselawn memory is his daughter Burial Park immediately and son-in-law, Michelle after the service. The
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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.â€? Romans 14:8 and Mike Hoover; his grandson, Michael Lee Hoover; his granddaughter, Amber Hoover; his sister, Ruth Hankins, and his sweetheart, Rosemerry Keys, along with so many people whose lives have been touched by knowing Bill. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Holland Road Baptist Church and other times at his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Holland Road Baptist Church with Rev. James Mayes oďŹƒciating. Interment will follow the service in Mountain View Cemetery. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Harris family.
James Thomas Gauldin, Sr.
James Thomas Gauldin Sr., 89, of 134 Hawthorne Drive, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Danville Regional Medical Center following a recent decline in health. Mr. Gauldin was born in Danville on March 19, 1925 to the late Hilda Minter Gauldin and William Everett Gauldin. He lived his entire life in Danville where he graduated from George Washington High School and, after serving in the United States Navy during World War II, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Prior to retirement, he worked as an Electrical Engineer for the City of Danville Electric Department and Dan River, Inc. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and primarily, restoring antique radios. He had amassed an impressive collection of antique radios, of which he was proud. Mr. Gauldin is survived by his wife, the former Jean Sides, and a son, James Thomas Gauldin, Jr. He is also survived by a sister, Christine Gauldin Major, of Richmond. He was predeceased by a brother, Clyde Neal Gauldin. Graveside rites will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 12 at Highland Burial Park by the Rev. Jerey Wright. At all other times, the family will be at the residence. The family will be at the residence, 134 Hawthorne Drive. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Gauldin family.
Cathy Lollis Murray Dillard
Cathy Lollis Murray Dillard, age 50 of 1030 Powell Lane, Alton, Virginia, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born on March 12, 1964 to Shirley Munford Lollis who survives, and the late Charles Neal Lollis. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne Dillard of Alton, Va. She is also survived by her sons, James “Allen� Smith, and wife Heather of Danville, Va., and William Michael Murray, and special friend Raven of Alton, Va. Also, her step-daughters Amanda Leigh Jones and Emily Ann Dillard, of Sutherlin, Va.; and a step-son Joesph Andrew Dillard of Greensboro, Nc.; her seven grandchildren, Michael
Jones, Kinsley Jones, Bob Dillard, Jimi Dillard, Ruby Dillard, Samuel Dillard, and Karmyn Murray. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel with Dr. Lamarr Mooneyham oďŹƒciating. Interment will follow at Schoolfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service, and other times will be at her mother’s residence, 1102 Greenwood Avenue, Danville. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the family.
Thomas “Tommy� Lee Scearce, Sr.
Mr. Thomas “Tommyâ€? Lee Scearce, Sr., age 70 left this Earth for his Heavenly Home on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He had been in declining health for the past four years. Tommy was born in Danville on November 10, 1944, a son of Elizabeth Bowyer Scearce of Danville and the late James Leonard Scearce, Sr. Besides his Father he was predeceased by a son, Tommy Scearce, Jr.; sister, Phyllis Collins; and brothers, James Len Scearce, Jr. and Wilbur Scearce. Tommy was of the Baptist faith. He was owner and operator of Scearce’s Garage and Auto Towing for many years. He was a past member of the Pelham Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his Mother he is survived by his wife, Sally Pruitt Scearce of the home; a son Tim Scearce; daughters, Lisa and Christie; and a sister, Karen Johnston. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; special nephews, Allen and Stephen; and special care givers, Judy Ann and Casey. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Wayne Wallace oďŹƒciating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on March 15, 2015 from 1 to 2 P.M. and at other times will be the residence in Pelham, NC. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Danville Cancer Association, 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 24541. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Scearce family.
James Hughlett Ramsey, Jr.
James Hughlett Ramsey Jr., 80, of 119 Wilton Avenue passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 19, 1935 the son of the late James Hughlett Ramsey Sr. and Elsie Daniel Ramsey. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School, attended Virginia Tech and Lynchburg College, and served in both the Army and Air Force. After working for the Dr. Pepper and Pepsi Cola Bottling Companies in Lynchburg and Danville he retired from Danville Distributing Company in 2000. During his lifetime he enjoyed golf and photography. He is survived by his wife Julia H. Ramsey of the home; two sons, Je
Ramsey of Harrisonburg, VA and David Ramsey and wife Jill and grandson Laurin of Chatham, VA; a sister Patsy Downey and husband Jimmy of Big Island, VA; and a sister-inlaw Carolyn Puckette and husband Cecil of Forest, VA. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel with Reverend Bruce Wilson oďŹƒciating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Townes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Ramsey family.
Barbara Fisher
Barbara Fisher 73 of Danville, VA died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at DRMC. She was born Saturday, May 10, 1941 to LD and Margaret Cox Lanius of St. Louis, Missouri. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Robert G. Fisher, both parents and step mother Rose Mary Lanius. Barbara is survived by her Daughters, Melinda K. Fisher and Heather F. Vipperman and husband Chuck of Danville; Grandchildren,Hannah Claire Vipperman and Charles Robert Vipperman; Siblings, Martha L. Adamson (Dr. Dennis Adamson) of Pleasant Grove, UT, Gerald D. Lanius (Patsy) of Stonewall, LA, Daniel L. Lanius (Kathy) of Port Deposit, MD, Patrick H. Lanius of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Theresa L. Barton of Bethesda, MD and Joyce L. Hayes (Kerry) of Venice Beach, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends she loved dearly. Barbara graduated from Maplewood Richmond Heights High School, St. Louis in 1958 and began work with a finance company. Barbara married Robert G. Fisher of St. Louis June 20, 1964. They moved to Louisville, KY before settling in Danville in 1971. In Danville she worked in the medical field for Dr. John B. Eggleston, Drs. Charles C. Freed and C. Thomas Harvey and in the Virginia State Reimbursement OďŹƒce at SVMHI where she retired in 2002. Barbara was an active member of First Baptist Church Danville where she served as a teacher in the 4 & 5’s class, member of the Board of Deaconesses and the Hope Circle. At the time of her death she was a member of the Philathea Sunday School Class and the Young at Heart Group of Third Avenue Church. Barbara was also a member of the former Sandy Shores Women’s Club. With a heart for missions, Barbara spent her time finding ways to bring joy to others. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with the Reverend John Carroll and the Reverend Angela Zimmerman oďŹƒciating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 7 to 8 P.M. and at other times will be at the residence, 3277 Drury Lane. Due to allergies, in lieu of food or flowers make a donation to the First
Baptist Church Missions Oering in her memory. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Fisher family.
Frederick Keith Maurakis
Mr. Frederick Keith Maurakis, age 60 of Danville died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC after an illness. He was born in Danville on March 30, 1954, a son of the late Albert P. Maurakis and Terpsie Kypriss Maurakis. Keith was a member of Saint Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church and had worked at Goodwill Industries and the Hatcher Center. He was an active participant in the Special Olympics and received numerous awards and medals. Keith was selected to present a handmade quilt from the Hatcher Center to President Ronald Reagan which was instrumental in increased funding and awareness for special needs individuals throughout the United States. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Victoria K. Maurakis Bicouvaris. He is survived by two brothers; Andrew P. Maurakis of Winnipeg, M.B. Canada and Timothy A. Maurakis of Danville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. from Saint Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church with Father Peter Rexinis oďŹƒciating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Townes Funeral Home. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Maurakis family.
Robert “Bob� Giese
Robert “Bob� Giese, 68, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. He was born September 5, 1946 in Abilene, Kansas. Bob loved sports and had a long career as a Sales Representative for various sporting goods companies including Rawlings, Johnson and Johnson Athletic Division and Royal Textiles/Duke Athletic of Yanceyville. Bob and his wife Virginia “Ginny� moved to Yanceyville in 2000 where he worked as Eastern Sales Manager for Russell Athletic until his retirement in 2003. Bob is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ginny; sister Patricia and her husband Mike Smith of Flagler Beach, FL; and son Ronald Bouley of Des Moines, IA. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed long walks with his wife Ginny and their dogs. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Yanceyville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association. Services for Bob are pending at this time. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, Danville, VA is serving the Giese family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.� Matthew 11:28
PJ ARMSTRONG March 27, 1996-October 17, 2012
We want to wish you a Happy 19th Birthday in Heaven P.J. Our precious Son, Grandson, and Brother. We love and miss you everyday, but we know you are looking down on us from Heaven with that bright smile you always had. We can only imagine what a glorious birthday you are having in Heaven, and one day we will all be together again. We love you precious! Daddy, Mama, Ryan, Grandpa Mike, Grandma Judy, Grandma Clare, Grandpa Mike Your Family and Friends “What we sŭer now is nothing compared to the glory HE will reveal to us later.â€? Romans 8:18
Dr. Bo Wagner is pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mooresboro, NC, and the author of several books. His books are available at www.wordofhismouth.com Email comments to: 2knowhim@cbc-web.org
“An Apocryphal Survey with Telling Results� While looking over a recent pastoral survey, the idea came to me for a survey of my own. And so, with malice toward none and hopefully a healthy laugh for all...
89% of pastors have had a member go to sleep during a service. 97% of those pastors have then called on that sleeping person to pray, just out of a sense of mischief.
Dateline: Mooresboro. Subject: Recent results of the Apocrypha Group pastoral survey.
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