Obituaries for April 2 - 8, 2015

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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 p.m., at Daystar Ministries and other times at the Albert Jerome Rose, Jr., home.

Norris Funeral Services, 55, of Amherst crossed over Inc. and Crematory, Maron Sunday, March 22, 2015 tinsville, VA is serving the in his home.

Mr. Rose was born in Am- Shuler family.

Online condolences may herst County; January 27, be made at www.NorrisFu1960 to the late Patricia Ann Morris Rose and Al- neral.com. bert (Peter) Rose, Sr. He was a “hands-on” man who Anna could fix anything and was Davis employed as a Carpenter.

Mrs. Anna Davis, age 81, He is survived by his son, Antonio J. Rose and wife, passed away March 23, Shaneka; daughter, Anita 2015 at Danville Regional L. Tinsley-Reid and hus- Medical Center after a short band Irvine Reid, III all of decline in her health.

Anna was born June 3, Lynchburg, seven sisters: Njeri Mwalimu and hus- 1933 in Elsenbach, Gerband Shaihi of Maryland, many, the daughter of the Mary Rose Waller of Am- late Rupert Bruckmuller herst, Joan Rose Durand and Therese Huber Bruckand husband, Samson of muller. Anna was a member Frederick, MD, Katherine of Sacred Heart Catholic Barnhart and husband, Church and was married to Jay of Amherst, Marcha the late Allen N. Davis .

Anna is survived by two Rose of Amherst, Patricia Rose Sutton and husband, sisters, Hildegard Camper Lonnie of Amherst, and of Fayetteville, NC and Sakinah Rose of Lynch- Therese “Resi” Hauner of burg; six brothers: Henry Landshut, Germany and a Rose of Norfolk, John brother, Josef Bruckmuller Rose and wife, Mary of of Landshut, Germany. Also Amherst, Leon Rose and surviving are her nieces and wife, Cassandra of Madi- nephews; Anton “Tony”, son Heights, George Rose Richard, Renate, Tina and and wife, Queen of Lynch- Kevin.

A graveside service will burg, Lovie Rose of Washington, DC and Roosevelt be held at Highland Burial Rose and wife, Tonya of Park, Wednesday, April 1, Amherst; a special friend, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Father Terry Rose of Lynchburg; Rene Castillo officiating.

Townes Funeral Home six grandchildren: Antonio J. Rose II, Jayden Rose, and Crematory, 215 West Eden Rose, Elijah Rose, Main Street is providing Kayaliyah Reid and Jay- the funeral arrangements. marion Reid; and a host Online condolences can be of nieces, nephews, family made at www.townesfuneralhome.com. and friends.

A memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 Annie Meeks at Driskill Funeral Chapel, Barber Amherst.

Annie Meeks Barber, age Arrangements are en95, entered trusted to Driskill Funeral into eterChapel, Amherst. Online nal rest on condolences may be made Monday, at www.DriskillFuneral.

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“Ricky” Shuler Alfis Richard “Ricky” Born in Rockingham CounS h u l e r , ty, NC on December 14, 61, of 145 1919, she was the daughter Lynsmore of the late Daniel Woodson L a n e , Meeks and Daisy May HarM a r t i n s - ris Meeks. She was married ville, VA to Morton J. Barber who p a s s e d predeceased her in 1987. away on She was a member of MalM o n d a y , maison Primitive Baptist March 23, Church and Embroiderers 2015 at his home. He was Guild of America. She had born on May 12, 1953 in worked in the weave room McDowell County, WV to of Dan River, Inc. off and on the late Myrtle Rena Gib- for 35 years. In addition to son Shuler and Alfis Roos- her husband and parents, evelt Shuler. In addition to she was predeceased by her his parents, he was preced- daughter, Kate Janice Bared in death by two broth- ber.

Mrs. Barber is survived ers, Rex Daniel Shuler and by her daughter, Gloria Roger Dale Shuler.

Mr. Shuler was a mem- Dale Robertson of Danville, ber of Daystar Ministries and her son, John Barber Also of Bassett Forks and had of Richmond, VA. worked for Fieldcrest surviving is a sister, IvMoulder of CherMills 32 years in the Main- adell tenance Dept. He later ryville, NC; seven grandworked for Virginia Ma- children, Andrea Newton, chine and Tool Company David Robertson, Desmon of Bassett, VA for two years Touchstone, Jonathan Doband six years at Mable Leaf son, and Stephanie Hunt all of Danville; Joshua BarBakery, of Roanoke, VA. Surviving are his wife, ber of Richmond, VA, and Charlotte Gail Martin Shul- Adam Barber of Portland, er of the home; sons and OR, and seven great-granddaughters-in-law, Chris children.

Funeral services for Mrs. and Sandra Shuler and Brian and Tara Shuler all Barber will be held on of Martinsville, VA; grand- Thursday, April 2, 2015 at children, Jacob Shuler, 11:00 a.m. at Barker FuNicholas Shuler and Emily neral Home Chapel with Shuler; brother and sister- Elder Jimmy Gray officiatInterment will folin-law, Willie and Sandy ing.

Shuler of Duncan, SC and low in Danville Memorial Randy Shuler of South Car- Gardens. The family will olina; sisters and brother- receive friends at Barker in-law, Cynthia and Luther Funeral Home Chapel one Becker of Tazwell, VA and hour prior to the service.

Barker Funeral Home is Susie Jessie of Hyattsville, respectfully serving the BarMD. The funeral service will ber family. be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Daystar Ministries with Reverend Sammy Caldwell officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00

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Billie “Rabbit” Jordan, 74, of Horsepasture, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015, surrounded by his family, at Kate B. Reynolds in Winston Salem, NC, from complications of MSA, a rare form of Parkinson’s.

Billie, known by his nickname “Rabbit” since his days at Drewry Mason, was born in Wilkes County, NC, to the late Ovid and Mary Pearl Jordan, on April 4, 1940. His family moved to Henry County when he was an infant.

Rabbit was a member of Horsepasture Christian Church and Class 10 Sunday School Class. He enjoyed working/playing at the Spencer Ruritan Club where he was a member since the early seventies. Rabbit was also a Charter “Jackleg” at Spencer Penn Centre and charter member of Spencer Penn Preservation Organization. He retired from E. I. DuPont after 32 years. Draft horses, playing softball and cheering for the Phillies were his favorite past times.

How he loved those grandchildren!

Surviving is his wife of almost 45 years, Mary of the home; his two daughters, Missy Johnstone and husband, Jay, from Davidson, NC and Jennifer Shearon from Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Gavin Johnstone, Chase Shearon, Tripp Johnstone and Hawk Shearon; three brothers, James Jordan of Horsepasture, Denny Jordan of Winston Salem, NC and EC Jordan of Ridgeway.

A Memorial service will be held at Horsepasture Christian Church on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. Minister Curt Ashley and Minister David Cuthbertson will officiate.

The family requests that memorials be made to Horsepasture Christian Church Missions, 1146 Horsepasture Price Rd, Ridgeway 24148 and to Spencer Penn Centre PO Box 506 Spencer, VA 24165.

Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Jordan family.

Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com

Daryl Landon Carter

Mr. Daryl Landon Carter, 56, of 19 Doolittle St., Danville, VA, died on March 27, 2015 in Virgilina, VA. He was born on October 28, 1958, in Danville, VA, to Frances Elnora Price and the late Silas Moody Carter, Jr. Mr. Carter was a selfemployed contractor. He was a loving son, brother and father with a heart of gold and he will be truly missed.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Laura Allen and Chasity Carter Jacobs; his son, Tristen Townsley; his sisters, Robin Bederian, Patti Wilson, Kelly Hall and Emily Noe; his brothers, David Carter and Wayne Motsinger Jr. and six loving grand-

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David Lanny Bailey

David Lanny Bailey, age 41, of 2431 East Stadium Dr., Eden, NC, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on December 05, 1973, in Rockingham County, NC, to Mildred Holt Craddock and the late John Lee Bailey.

Mr. Bailey worked as a pipe fitter for Environmental Air and was of the Baptist faith.

He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman who was full of life. He was a loving father and a loyal son to his mother He is survived by his mother, Mildred Craddock of the residence; step-father, Tony Foley; daughter, Sommer Briana Bailey of Reidsville, NC; Fiancé, Shelia A. Hazelwood; brother, John Bailey of Ridgeway, VA; three sisters: Cindi Colangelo, Cathy Odell and husband Randolph Reynolds, and Lori Bailey all of Eden, NC; step-sister, Lisa Price and husband Jeff; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Mr. Bailey was predeceased by his father, John Lee Bailey.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 at Fair Funeral Home in Eden, NC with Rev. Gary Grubbs officiating.

Barker Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Bailey family.

Edith Marie Aherron Mathews

Mrs. Edith Marie Aherron Mathews, age 94, died 20 March, 2015 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home, Danville, VA. She had been in declining health for several years.

Mrs. Mathews was born July 26, 1920 to Thomas and Willie Mae Garbee Aherron and lived most of her life in and around the Danville area where she worked as an LPN for thirty five years. Mrs. Mathews and her husband, Ray Thomas Mathews Sr., helped found and were active members of Rivermont Baptist Church. Until late in life, Mrs. Mathews was an avid gardener and member of the Sarah Bradley Garden Club of Danville.

Mrs. Mathews is preceded in death by her husband Ray Thomas Mathews Sr., four brothers, Rueben “Buck” Aherron and Carlton Aherron of Danville, Kenneth Aherron of Chesapeake, VA and Ted Aherron of Newport News, VA. In addition, four sisters have preceded her, Violet Drew, Louise Hasty and Cordelia Gosney, of Danville. Ila Miller of Johnson City TN. Mrs. Mathews is survived

by her three sons, Ray Jr (Kathy)of Henderson NV, Bruce (Robin) of Alexandria, VA and John (Louise)of Beaufort, SC., four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Mathews has one surviving sibling, Rachel Johnson of Richmond, VA. Services will be held at Wrenn-Yeatts Chapel, North Main St, Danville, VA at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Danville Life Saving Crew, Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and health Care Center or Rivermont Baptist Church.

The family would like to extend their warm appreciation for the loving care extended our Mother during her later years at Roman Eagle and especially to Mrs. Winnie Oom, her constant friend and companion.

Thank you all.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Mathews family.

Estelle Arnn Yeatts

Estelle Arnn Yeatts, born May 16, 1921 in Pittsylvania County, Va., died Saturday, March 28, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the first daughter born to the late John Hundley and Jessie Wright Arnn.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Tony Lee Yeatts. She lived most of her life in the Dry Fork community where she was an active member of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her kind and thoughtful deeds will long be remembered by her family and many friends.

Estelle is survived by her daughters, Margie Hilburn (Hal), Burgaw, NC and Syble Nuckols, Lynchburg, Va; grandchildren, Stan Crowder (Jane), Kirk (Tamara) and Jason Nuckols (Billie Wray); greatgrandchildren, Richard and Hallie Crowder, Bryce, Brooke, Jake, Jodie, Jonah and Jacie Wray Nuckols; a sister, Betty Ward (Bobby); a brother, Gene Arnn (Maudie); a sister-in-law, Vera Arnn and a brother-inlaw, Herman Murphy.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sons-in-law, Richard Crowder and Vaden Nuckols; brothers, Wright, Paul, Pete and Harold Arnn; sisters, Ann Hardy, Juanita and Dorothy Arnn.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Dry Fork, Va. with the Rev. Roger Collins and Rev. Cecil Coates officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park, Dan-

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ville, Va. The family will receive friends at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church one hour prior to the service. At other times, they will be at the residence, 1372 Jones Mill Road, Chatham, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, 3612 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, Va. 24549 or the Dry Fork Volunteer Fire Department, 2300 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, Va. 24549.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the Yeatts family.

Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.

Frances Pritchett Green

Frances Pritchett Green, 91, of 12253 Mt. Cross Road, Dry Fork, Virginia, died March 23, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Green had been in declining health for the past six years.

Born August 12, 1923, in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Annie Powell Pritchett.

Mrs. Green graduated from Whitmell Farm Life School. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ruth Bible Class.

She worked for 30 years for Dan River Mills, Inc. retiring in 1988 On November 7, 1942, she married P. D. Green, who passed away on July 5, 2014.

Survivors include a son, Jerry D. Green and wife, Linda; daughter, Jane G. Payne and husband, Richard; three grandchildren, Phillip R. Green, Angela G. Morris and husband Mike, and Christy G. Lester and husband, Chris; four great grandchildren, Walker and Mikayla Morris and Delaney and Jackson Lester; two brothers, Roy Pritchett and wife, Goldie, and Everett Pritchett and wife Naomi; and two sisters-in-law, Vera G. Arnn and Nancy Pritchett.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Green was predeceased by a daughter, Joan M. Green; and brothers, Bennie Pritchett, Harry Pritchett, Charlie Pritchett, Howard Pritchett, Ray Pritchett and William Pritchett.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Charlie Ryan officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Townes Funeral Home and at other times

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In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Tunstall Fire & Rescue, P. O. Box 575, Danville, Virginia 24543.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the loving care that was provided to Mrs. Green

by Joe and Brenda Day, Diane Shepherd, and Nancy Dalton.

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Frederick Leroy Daniels

Frederick Leroy Daniels.

53, of 236 Starmont Blvd., Danville, Virginia died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his residence.

Born February 28, 1962, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Wilbur Edward Daniels and Julia Walters Daniels, who survives. He was married to Charlotte King Daniels, who survives.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three sisters, Pearl Harris, Josette Guy and Wilma Lynn Daniels, all of Danville, VA; one brother, Harry Lloyd Walters of Danville, VA; two nephews, Jeffrey Harris and Justin Harris, both of Danville, VA: and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Frankie Jones, Sr. officiating.

Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Daniels family.

Harvie Edward Pressley

Mr. Harvie Edward Pressley, 77, of Ringgold, VA, died on March 28, 2015 in Pelham, N o r t h Carolina.

He was born on August 3, 1937, in Caswell County, North Carolina, to the late Harvie Knox and Callie Hankins Pressley.

Mr. Pressley retired from Mac’s Tire Service and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruby E. Pressley.

He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Taylor; three sons, Robert, Timothy and Duane Pressley; four step-children, Thomas, Ricky and James Waller and Donna Oakes; three sisters, Frances Preston, Lillian Bowers and Gearline Bowman; seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pressley was predeceased by son, Daniel Scott Pressley, three deceased brothers and one deceased sister.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 11 am at Swicegood Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Blevins officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, March 30, 2015 from 7 pm until 8:30 pm and at other times at 110 McKinney Road, Pelham, NC. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Pressley family.

Helen “Pat” Lamb Hunt

Helen “Pat” Lamb Hunt, 84, of Amherst p a s s e d a w a y peacefully Monday, March 23, 2015 at Fairmont Crossing.

Born in Amherst County, February 16, 1931, Helen was the daughter of the late William Ellis Lamb, Sr. and Mary Wood Lamb. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William E. Lamb, Jr. and two special nieces, Lynn Shrader Sale

and Allison Lamb Lawrence.

Helen was retired after many years of employment with Drummonds Grocery in Amherst. She was also a faithful member of Amherst Baptist Church and the Ruth Class. She will be remembered for her love and devotion to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and for making thousands of the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. The family wishes to thank the staff at Fairmont Crossing for taking such loving and wonderful care of Helen for the last four years.

Surviving are her husband, Eugene R. Hunt of Amherst; sons, Larry E. Hunt and wife, LuAnn of Amherst and Robert R. Hunt and wife Angelia of Madison Heights; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her sister Lucy Shrader and husband Granville of Amherst and her sister-in-law, Joan Lamb of Midland, TX. The family will receive friends at Amherst Baptist Church, 226 Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015.

A celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. at Amherst Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. David Clay officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amherst Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 494, Amherst, VA 24521 Arrangements are entrusted to Driskill Funeral Chapel, Amherst. Online condolences may be made at www.DriskillFuneral.com.

Homer Thurman Meeks

Homer Thurman Meeks, 72, of 5074 Daniels Creek Road, Martinsville, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his home. Mr. Meeks was born on January 15, 1943 in Franklin County, VA to the late Homer E. Meeks and Myrtle Matherly Meeks. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene DeLancy and Julie Catherine Meeks, three brothers Aaron Meeks, Billy Meeks and Roy L. Meeks.

Homer retired from the American Furniture Company with over forty five years of service. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife of fifty three years Judy Rigney Meeks of the home; one daughter, Katherine Meeks of Collinsville; two sons, Earnest Meeks (Karren), Anthony Meeks (Ruth Ann), both of Martinsville; brother, J.D. Meeks of Sandy Level; sisters, Goldie Cooper of Blackberry, Cordie Oliver of Snow Creek and Shirley Barbour (Julian) of Martinsville, VA; grandchildren, Chris Meeks (Crystal), Josh Meeks (Montana), Cody Meeks,

Jennifer Wade (Robbie), Chrissy Lineberry (Corey); great-grandchildren, Joey Meeks, Hayle Hylton and Grant Lineberry.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 27, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Tim Wood and Pastor Lawrence Harris officiating. Burial will be at Henry Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday March 26, 2015 at the funeral home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171 or to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3030 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, VA 24078.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Meeks family.

Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.

Janice Thompson Turner

Janice Thompson Turner, age 63, of 1691 Buckhorn Dr. Danville, VA, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Turner was the wife of Clarence Turner, Jr. and daughter of the late Mildred Strader Thompson and the late Willie Thompson. She was of the Baptist faith, and was employed with Super X for twenty-seven years, she also worked for Revco and Modern pharmacy prior to her retirement.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rob Thompson.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at the residence, 1691 Buckhorn Dr. Danville, VA. No formal memorial service will be held at this time.

The family request memorial donations be made to the Danville Cancer Association, 223 Riverview Dr., Suite J, Danville, VA 24541.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the Turner family.

Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.

Janice Farthing Adkins

Janice Farthing Adkins, 73, of 744 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA, died on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, NC. Mrs. Adkins was born on October 30, 1941 in Danville, VA, daughter to the late Herman Lee Farthing and the late Lessie Herndon Farthing. She spent all of her life in the Danville area. She was a graduate of George Washington High School and worked for Corning Glass as an inspector until her retirement in 1999. Her greatest joy was her family and she was especially proud of her only grandchild Hannah, who is a senior at Sweet Briar College. Janice loved to travel and enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Adkins was first married to the late Hans J. Kowitz and then she married the late Maurice A. Adkins.

Survivors include, son, Howard H. Kowitz and wife D’Ann of Danville, VA; daughter, Melinda K. Bowling and husband Ricky, of Danville, VA; granddaughter, Hannah Kowitz, Danville, VA; sister, Rachel Short of Danville, VA; and a faithful companion, Chance.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Reverend Charles Wickham officiating. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends an hour before the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church and at other times the family will be at the residence of her son, Howard Kowitz at 462 Maple Lane, Danville, VA 24541.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations to Trinity United Methodist Church at 409 Arnett Boulevard, Danville, VA 24540.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Adkins family.

Jesse Thomas Ketchum, Jr.

Jesse Thomas Ketchum, Jr., 60, of 216 Church St., Danville, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center after being in declining health for several weeks.

Mr. Ketchum was born on March 13, 1955 in Clinton, NC, a son of the late Jesse T. Ketchum, Sr. and Clara Phelps Ketchum, who survives. He lived all of his life in the Danville where he enjoyed working for Precision

Walls as a metal mechanic.

He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Terenna Duenos Ketchum; daughters, Ashley Henry (Clifton), Amy Duenos, Allison Duenos all of Danville, and Kristal Emerson (Daniel) of Providence, NC; brothers, Kenneth Ketchum (Teresa), Harvey Ketchum; sister, Wilma Wiles, all of Danville; and seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Wanda Mullis.

A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Rev. Carl Burger officiating.

The family will be at the residence of his daughter, Ashley Henry, at 181 New Hope Way, Danville, VA 24541.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the Danville Life Saving Crew.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Ketchum family.

Kimberly Faye Jones Myers

Kimberly Faye Jones Myers, 50, of Danville, VA, died ,Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center.

Born June 23, 1964 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of Mary Waddell Jones and the late Willie Jones.

In addition to her mother of Danville, VA, survivors include one daughter, Sierra Lafaye Jones and one granddaughter, Jada Katherine Brasby, both of Sunrise, FL; one sister, Gloria Jones of Danville, VA; two brothers, Billie Ray Jones and Alonzo Jones, both of Danville, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by one sister, Debra Jones Slade.

The family will receive friends at the residence of her brother, Alonzo Jones, 218 Rockford Place, Danville.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Bibleway Cathedral with Dr. Philip Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.

Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.

Lena Quinn Thurman, 87, of 304 Thomas Heights, Martinsville, VA passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the home of her son and daughterin-law, Larry Bennie Thurman and Sharon DeHart Thurman. She was born on October 10, 1927 in Franklin County, VA to the late Posey Mitchell Quinn and Elsie Snead Quinn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Junior Thurman; sister, Pauline Quinn Rakes and brother, Roy Mitchell Quinn.

Ms. Thurman was a member of Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA and was owner/ operator of Quality Printing Company from 1970 until 2004.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Larry Bennie Thurman and Sharon DeHart Thurman of Martinsville, VA; sister, Irene Stapper of San Antonio, TX; brother and sister-in-law Hubert Lee Quinn and wife, Olivia Quinn of Ferrum, VA; sister-in-law, Gladys Quinn of Ferrum, VA; grandchildren, Adam Benjamin Thurman and Brie Elizabeth Thurman both of Martinsville, VA and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Rhea officiating.

Burial will be at the Quinn Family Cemetery in Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferrum, VA. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home of her son and daughter-inlaw, Larry Bennie Thurman and Sharon DeHart Thurman, 408 Thomas Heights, Martinsville, VA. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 22099 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Thurman family.

Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.

Mary Elizabeth Clayton Duncan

Mary Elizabeth Clayton Duncan, 90, of Abington Place, Danville, VA passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was born in Roxboro, NC on July 27, 1924 to the late Luther and Roberta Clayton. She was married to the late Weldon H. Duncan.

Mary worked at Dan River Mills # 4 Grey Inspection for 35 years. She is survived by her only child, Dolores D. Brackin and her husband Dickie Brackin; two grandsons, Richie Brackin and wife Carolyn and Shane Brackin and wife Ava; and three great-grandchildren, Parker, Mackenzie, and Emma Kate Brackin.

The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Saturday, March 28, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and at other times will be at her daughter’s residence, 2386 Shady Grove Rd., Providence, NC. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Liberty Hospice, 500 Piney Forest Rd., Suite G, Danville, VA 24540.

Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, is serving the family.

Mary Holstine LoCasto

Mary Holstine LoCasto passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on April 4, 1922 in Mercersburg, PA, a daughter of the late James Alexander Holstine and Bertha Ann Lenherr Holstine.

Mrs. LoCasto was a resident of Danville since 1948.

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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 She was married to the late Charles Craig LoCasto who predeceased her on December 4, 1988. She was formerly employed in the cosmetic department at L. Herman Department Store, Thalheimers, and later Belk-Leggett for 11 years.

She was also millinery manager for Frances Kahn Clothing.

Mrs. LoCasto was a former member of First Baptist Church and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 12 p.m. with Reverend Father Rene Castillo officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. There will be a receiving of friends one hour before the Mass.

Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, is serving the LoCasto family.

Melvin “Mel” W. Davis, Jr.

Melvin “Mel” W. Davis, Jr., 68, of 204 Rosemary L a n e , Danville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center.

Mel was born on Dec. 6, 1946 in Danville, son of the late Melvin W. Davis, Sr. and the late Christine Koger Davis. He was also predeceased by a sister, Sharion Davis. He spent most of his life in the Danville area where he worked for Goodyear until his retirement after 30 years of service. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was of the Methodist faith. Known for his love of motorcycles, Mel enjoyed riding with his friends and family. He also spent time working on motorcycles at Rick Doss Inc. On April 29, 1972 he married Kathy Pierce Davis, who survives of the residence.

In addition to his wife, Mel is survived by son, John W. Davis; daughter, Kristy Davis; two grandchildren, Trae Walker and Kayleigh Mazza; and a faithful companion “Tank”.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Pastor Dan East officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Dan River Post 1097.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew at 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541.

Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Davis family.

Michael Lee Scearce

Michael Lee Scearce, 24, of 2548 Turkeycock Mtn. Road, Callands, Va. died unexpectedly Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was born March 18, 1991 in Danville, Va. to Joyce Adkins Scearce and Douglas Scearce. He is survived by his wife Lydia Amos Scearce.

Michael was a 2009 graduate of Chatham High School in Chatham. He was an avid outdoorsman, where he loved hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling. Michael

worked as a carpenter. He was a member of County Line Christian Church.

In addition to his wife and parents, Michael is survived by his sister Heather Scearce, of Danville; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Ann Adkins of Danville; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Inez Scearce, of Danville; his aunts, Debbie Richardson, Peggy Warren, and Beth Scearce; his uncles, James Adkins, Randy Scearce, and Barry Richardson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at County Line Christian Church, Axton, Va., with Minister Dean Ashby officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville.

The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and at other times at 112 Mountain Drive, Callands, Va. and 581 Ripley Drive, Danville, Va. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Scearce family.

Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.

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Peter J. Smith

Peter J. Smith, 76, of Collinsville, VA passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Moses Cone Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, NC. He was born September 3, 1938, in Bridgeport Connecticut, to the late Dorothea Dowd Smith and Joseph Smith.

He is also predeceased by his son, Peter Smith.

Mr. Smith joined the United States Navy where he served in the Construction Battalion “Sea Bee’s” for four years. He then owned his own plumbing business for approximately 20 years in Connecticut where he was known as “Pete the Plumber”. After he moved to Collinsville, VA he worked for Whitlock Plumbing until he retired.

Surviving is his wife, Anne Spray Smith of the home;

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Patty Kay Roberts

Patty Kay Roberts, 52, of 1830 Semester Rd Providence NC died Monday, March 23, 2015 at her residence after a decline in health for the past two years.

Born in Danville, VA on January 7, 1963, she was a daughter of the late, William “Billy” Thomas Roberts and Dorothy Lynch Roberts, who survives.

Ms. Roberts worked for Royal Textile in Yanceyville and was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to her mother survivors include three sisters, Cindy Hammock, and husband, William; Nancy Lawless, Vicki Pruitt; four nephews, one niece; and several aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her brother, William Donald Roberts.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM from the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel conducted by the Rev. Mike Myers and the Rev. James Mayes. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Roberts family.

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one daughter, Sharon Art, of Milford CT; son, Donald Smith of New Haven County, CT; sister, Donna Greytak of Collinsville, VA; three grandsons, Peter J. Smith III, of Roanoke, VA, Nicholas Art and Daniel Art both of Connecticut; one granddaughter, Sheray Unger of Bristol CT. Peter is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA is serving the Smith family.

Online condolences may be made at www.Norrisfuneral.com.

Peter Joseph Miller

Peter Joseph Miller, age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 after a decline in health. He was born June 8, 1933 in WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Miller and the late Anna Mechulski Miller. Peter proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 till 1958. He retired from the New York City Transit Authority where he was employed for 33 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Peter was an avid family man.

Peter leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia Miller; three daughters, Joanne Imperiale of Staten Island, NY, Jennifer Robinson and Janet Miller both of Danville; a grandson, John Robinson III; a granddaughter, Brianna Gill.

The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. till 7:30

p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville VA 24541.

A funeral Mass will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 538 Central Blvd., Danville, VA 24541 with Reverend Father Reně Castillo officiating.

Memorial donation may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 633 Third Ave., 28th floor, New York, NY 10017.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Miller family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.

Robert Lee Hairston, Jr.

Robert Lee Hairston, Jr., 88, of 431 Wendell Scott Dr., Danville, VA, died, Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center.

Born October 10, 1926 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Robert L. Hairston, Sr. and the late L. Beatrice Wade Hairston.

He was married to Thelma Miller Hairston, who survives.

He was the last survivor of his generation and work in the Pittsylvania County School system for 34 years.

In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one daughter, Pamera D. Hairston of Arlington, VA; one son, Ronald Hairston (Nita) of Martinsville, VA; two grandsons, Brent Hairston and Bryant Hairston; three godsons, James Peters, III, Jerome Peters and Jason Peters and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 12 Noon from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Honors by Ameri-

can Legion Post 29 will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Hairston family.

Ronald E. Mengelt

Ronald E Mengelt, 64, of Patrick Springs, Va died Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home.

He was born on February 7, 1951 to the late Harry D Mengelt and surviving Saddie Norris Mengelt. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother; Charles Mengelt and one sister; Robin Vipperman.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Stuart, VA and worked for Piedmont Community Services. He had a Balachor Degree from Bluefield College in Criminal Justice.

Surviving are his wife, Delores Mengelt, one daughter; Shalee Mabry of Galax, Va, two sons; Shane White, Scott White both of Galax, Va, two sisters; Dawn Moles of Stuart, Va, Jerilyn Barrious Abadie of Louisiana,three brothers; David Mengelt of Fresno, Ca, Kelly Barrious of New Orleans, La, Harry D Mengelt of Virginia Beach, Va, and six Grandchildren.

The Funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church in Stuart with Pastor David Freeman officiating. A graveside service will follow at 5:00 p.m. at River Hill Christian Cemetery in Galax, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory of Stuart, VA is serving the Mengelt family.

Online condolences may be made to the family at

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Ruth Ferguson Dalton

Mrs. Ruth Ferguson Dalton, age 94, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Meadowview Terrace, Clarksville, Va., where she had been a resident and after a decline in health for many years.

Mrs. Dalton was born on January 25, 1921 in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Daniel Robert Ferguson and the late Juliett Jennings Ferguson. She had lived in Keeling for a number of years. She worked for Dan River Mills for many years in #8A Dress until her retirement. She was a member of the Malmaison Primitive Baptist Church. She was the last survivor of her generation. She was married to Obie Thomas Dalton, who predeceased her on October 1, 1991.

Mrs. Dalton is survived by a great number of nieces and nephews and their families who loved her and also her Meadowview Terrace family. She was predeceased by a number of brothers and sisters.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Dalton Family Cemetery, Keeling, Va. conducted by the Reverend Rodney Dalton.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 27, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the residence of her niece, Betty Pillow, 853 Mountain Lane, Keeling, Va. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Dalton family.

Piedmont ShopperŠ APRIL 2nd - 8th, 2015 • 11 William Lewis Hair, Jr.

William Lewis Hair Jr., 85, of 13 Old Halifax Road, Danville, VA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his residence after being in declining health for the last two years.

Mr. Hair was born in Danville, VA on May 12, 1929 a son of the late William Lacy Hair and Beulah Mumpower Hair. He had lived all of his life in Pittsylvania County where he had retired from the former Dan River Inc. with over 35 years of service having worked as a Loom Fixer in the former Riverside Division of the mill. Mr. Hair severed with the U.S. Navy in the European Theater. He was a member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church where he had served as chairman of the deacon board and on the property committee. On March 26, 1966 he married Elizabeth Hankins Hair who survives of the residence.

Mr. Hair is also survived by two sons Lewis Wayne Hair & wife Sue of Sutherland, VA, Steven Lee Hair & wife Susan of Semora, NC, three daughters Kay Farmer & husband Steve of Ringgold, VA, Vickie Woods & husband Steve of Moreland Georgia, Gail Megginson & husband Je of Providence, NC, one brother Armealus Hair of Gretna, VA, one sister Edith H. Foster of Eden, NC, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren. Mr. Hair was predeceased by his parents and two grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Reverend Averette Witcher. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Navy.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times they will be at the residence, 13 Old Halifax Road, Danville, VA 24540.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the Danville Cancer Association, 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 214541.

Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Hair family.

1. Is the book of 1 Samuel in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. In Luke 21, what shall they see the Son of man coming in “with power and great glory�? Chariot, Cloud, Whirlwind, Burning bush 3. Who distributed to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat and a cake of raisins? Solomon, Paul, Timothy, David 4. From Exodus 4, who did the Lord provide to Moses to be his mouthpiece? Abraham, Aaron, Noah, Mahalalel 5. To whom did the word of the Lord say, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city�? Jonah, Samuel, James, Peter 6. In Psalms 22:14, what did the psalmist say his heart was like? Water, Butter, Wax, Emptiness ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Cloud; 3) David; 4) Aaron; 5) Jonah; 6) Wax Wilson Casey’s “Bedlam on the W. Virginia Rails,�

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“Who Moved The Stone?�

Not everyone who has accepted Christ as his Savior did so because he was born into a Bible believing Christian home. In fact, many have come to Christ who were outright disbelievers.

Most people know the name C.S. Lewis. When his name comes up, Aslan starts to roar in people’s minds. Lewis was the author of the great Chronicles of Narnia series, the most notable of which is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Lewis was one of the greatest apologists of the Christian faith. He wrote many other books including Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters.

What people often do not know is that Lewis, by his own admission, was “dragged kicking and screaming into the kingdom of God.�

Lewis did not believe that there was such a thing as God. For him, the great hindrance to believing in God was all of the evil and injustice in the world. But Lewis, a logical man, quickly ran into a mental conundrum.

He realized that he was, by using terms like evil and injustice, proving that there was an absolute standard of right and wrong to measure all behavior against. He said,

“How was I to know that a stick was crooked if I had no straight stick to compare it against?�

Another such man was Frank Morison, a journalist who lived from 1851 to 1950.

He said, “When, as a very young man, I began to seriously study the life of Christ, , GLG VR ZLWK D YHU\ GHÂżQLWH feeling that, if I may so put it, His history rested upon very insecure foundations.â€? Morison believed that Jesus was a very good man, but certainly not, as the Bible claims, the resurrected Son of God. Journalistic pen in hand, he set out to write a book.

He said that he wanted to write about the last phase of the life of Jesus, and “strip it of its overgrowth of primitive beliefs and dogmatic suppositions.� And yet, when the dust settled, he had to refer to this as “the book that refused to be written.�

You see, after Morison did an incredibly careful study both of the Biblical text, and the outside evidence to support it, he came to an inescapable conclusion: He had been wrong. About everything.

Morison did write his book, or rather, the book wrote itself as he examined the truth.

The title he chose for it shows how clearly the evidence swayed him from a non-believer into a believer. It is titled Who Moved The Stone?

The man who had once been a skeptic now understood that the resurrection was real, Jesus was and is the Son of God, and the Bible record could be trusted.

When you go to worship this Easter morning, understand that you are not focusing on a myth or a story.

The evidence for the account of Christ; his death, his burial, and his resurrection, is utterly solid. A former violent, murderous skeptic named Saul of Tarsus later wrote in Romans 1:4 that Jesus was “declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.â€? This man, who had nothing to gain and everything to lose, gave up a life of power and prestige for D OLIH RI VX̆HULQJ DOO EHFDXVH he actually met the resurrected Christ.

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Tin Signs --Q: When I was a teenager in Tennessee, I began collecting older signs, especially ones that were on tin and pre-dated World War II. I currently have about 50 vintage signs, and I wonder if you can recommend a price guide. -- Stan, &KHVWHUÂżHOG 0LVVRXUL

A: Although there are several price guides available, a new one I especially like is the “Picker’s Pocket-Guide: Signs� by Eric Bradley and published by Krause Books. This guide features helpful information about such collectible signs as beer, Coca-Cola, petroliana, farm and implement, food and drink, and even a special section covering neon signage.

Bradley shares practical strategies from top buyers and sellers, what to look for and where WR ÂżQG LW KRZ WR VKLS the signs you pick, and how to spot fakes and reproductions. Whether collecting for pleasure RU SURÂżW WKLV JXLGH ZLOO help you buy and sell like a pro. It is $14.99 and can be ordered directly from the publisher, www. krausebooks.com. *** Q: I recently purchased an old music box at a garage sale. It has an image on its top of a little boy and girl in a mountain scene.

It plays “Twinkle, Twinkle

Little Star� and “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.�

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