8 • Piedmont Shopper© • APRIL 28th - MAY 4th, 2016
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
William Craig Gilreath
William Craig Gilreath, 60, of 108 Pine Hill Circle, Danville, Va. won the battle on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his residence and is now in Heaven with His Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born May 17, 1955 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late Betty Holder Gilreath and the late Ralph Gilreath. He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie Casey Gilreath. Mr. Gilreath worked for Air Gas – National Welders. He was a member of The Tabernacle, where he served as Chairman of the Deacons Ministry and the Head of the Ushers. Mr. Gilreath was also Chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee. In addition to his wife, Mr. Gilreath is survived by his daughter, Diana G. Wofford and husband, Matthew of Danville; his son, Michael Gilreath and wife, Elyse of Hamilton, New Jersey; his sister, Toni G. Lewis and husband, Jerry of Winston-Salem; his brother, Steve Gilreath and wife, Jan of King, N.C.; and his grandchildren, Felicity Wofford, Briana Wofford, John Wofford and Lane Gilreath. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at The Tabernacle, with Rev. Lamarr Mooneyham and Rev. Steve Gilreath officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Tabernacle, and at other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Nehemiah Ministries c/o The Tabernacle, 1978 South Boston Rd. Danville, VA 24540. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Gilreath family.
Nazerean Elester Hubbard
Nazerean Elester Hubbard, 90, of 1948 Ringgold Depot Road, Ringgold, Va. passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1925 in Pittsylvania County, Va. to the late Maggie Chaney Hubbard and the late William Hubbard. He is survived by his wife, Ola Mae Farmer Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked for Sears for 44 years prior to his retirement, and was known by many as “The Washing Machine Man.” Mr. Hubbard was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hubbard is survived by his daughters to this union, Nancy Hubbard McLaughlin of Blairs, Va., Martha Hubbard Foster of Danville, Va., and Carolyn Hubbard Reynolds of Roanoke, Va.; his brother,
Franklin Hubbard of Danville; and his grandchildren, Troy McLaughlin, Brian McLaughlin, and Tracy Hairston Nibblett. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hubbard was predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ringgold, Va. with Reverend Anthony R. Pass officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the residence. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Hubbard family.
the Danville area. She was a graduate of the former Stuartsville High School, Class of 1939. She was a hair dresser who owned her own salon until her retirement. She was a member of Vandola Baptist Church. On May 25, 1940 she married Mahlon Odell Martin, who died on February 22, 2005. In addition to her parents Tia K. and husband she was preSutton deceased by sisters, KathOn Wednesday, April 20, leen Murphy, Sally Moore 2016, Tia and Hattie Hall; and one K. Sutton, brother Reggie Basham. of Danville, Survivors include, son, Va left this Kenneth M. Martin and world to wife Kay of Danville, VA; be with her grandsons, Michael Shane Frances Lenora Heavenly Martin and fiancé, Kim Father folStinnett of Staunton, VA Moss Dodd lowing a Frances Lenora Moss Dodd, and Ryan Kenneth Martin brief ill86, of 489 of Staunton, VA; grandness. She was born June 11, G r a n v i l l e daughter, Jennifer Paige 1981 in Danville to Lee SutDr., Dan- Parr and husband David of ton and Patricia Ireson Sutville, died Staunton, VA, sisters, Ruth ton. She is also survived by peacefully Daniels of Danville, VA, her father, Richard Sherrill. on Satur- Beatrice Walker of DanMs. Sutton was a graduate day, April ville, VA and Louella Wood of Tunstall High School. 23, 2016 of Vinton, VA; step brother, In addition to her parat her resi- Otey Dudley and wife Mary ents, she is survived by her dence. Mrs. Dodd was born of Abington, VA; and six daughters, Sundie Vazquez October 27, 1929 in Caswell great grandchildren. Sutton and Bella Lewis; her County, NC to the late Eu- Funeral service will be conson, Dekota Lee Doige; her nice Terry Moss and the late ducted on Thursday, April brothers, Jerry Lee Jordan Leonard F. Moss. She was 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from and Donovan Jordan; her married to the late Wilbert the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover sister, Rena Sherrill Doolin; D. Dodd, Sr. She worked Chapel with the Reverend and two special aunts. for Dan River, Inc., Re- Rick Lancaster officiating. Funeral services will be held search Division, prior to her Interment will follow the at 7 p.m. Saturday, April retirement and was a mem- service in Danville Memo23, 2016, at Norris Funeral ber of Melville Ave. Baptist rial Gardens. Services, West End Chapel, Church. The family will receive with Rev. Clayton Murphy Mrs. Dodd is survived by a friends prior to the service officiating. daughter, Mary D. Talbott from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Norris Funeral Services, and a son, Wilbert D. Dodd, at the funeral home and at Inc. and Crematory, West Jr., both of Danville, a sis- other times will be at the End Chapel, 511 Church ter Nancy Connor of Chris- residence of her son, KenAve., Danville is serving the tiansburg, Va., two grand- neth and Kay Martin at 502 Sutton family. children, Teresa Adkins and Berkshire Drive, Danville, Christopher Trotter, and VA 24541. five great-grandchildren, The family suggest that in Alexis Adkins, Mia Trotter, lieu of flowers that MemoHallie C. Nathan Trotter, Nicholas rial Donations be made to Searcy Zufelt, and Marisa Adkins. Vandola Baptist Church, Hallie C. Searcy, 92, of 239 In addition, she is survived 1950 Vandola Church Road, S t a r m o n t by her best friend and cous- Danville, VA 24541. Blvd, Dan- in, Vernie Dawson. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover ville, died In addition to her parents Chapel is respectfully servpeacefully and husband, Mrs. Dodd ing the Martin family. on Satur- was predeceased by two sisday, April ters, Lucille Evans and Reba 23, 2016. Dixon, and three brothers, Lafayette Jackson Mrs. Searcy Terry Moss, Billy Moss, and was born George Moss. Wall February 2, 1924 in Hali- A memorial service to honor Lafayette Jackson Wall, 92, fax County, Va. to the late Mrs. Dodd will be held 2:00 of Danville, Rosa Vaughan Carr and the pm, Saturday, April 30, Virginia, late Paul C. Carr. She was 2016 at Melville Ave. Bapdied on married to the late John tist Church, Danville, with Tuesday, C. Searcy, Jr. Her favorite Rev. Charles Swanson offiApril 19, hobby was cooking and she ciating. 2016 at and her husband became The family respectfully reBrookdale owners of the Chicken Café. quests that memorial donaStokesland Later she worked as a re- tions be made to the charity after being ceptionist at Garrett’s Tax of ones choice. in declining health for the Service. She was one of past three years. Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mr. Wall was born on May a member of the Highland 7, 1923, in Danville, VA son Marie Basham Heights Congregation. of the late William Thomas Mrs. Searcy and the entire Wall and the late Salley Martin family were grateful for the Marie Basham Martin, Beth Lindsey. He spent all assistance given to her by 94, of Roman of his life in the Danville many friends and relatives Eagle Reha- area where he worked as during her declining years. bilitation and a Machinist for Dan River Survivors include a son, Health Care Mills. He was a graduate of John Searcy, III and wife Center and George Washington High Carol of Danville, as well formerly of School. He was a veteran of as two grandchildren, John Parkway Dr., the U.S. Army who served Scott Searcy and wife Lynn Danville, Va., his country during WWII. of Patterson, NY and Kyle died on Sunday, He was a member of the Nathan Searcy of Brook- April 17, 2016, at Danville American Legion Post 1097 lyn, NY. In addition, Mrs. Regional Medical Center af- and St. Luke’s United MethSearcy is survived by many ter being in declining health odist Church. nieces and nephews. Survivors include a nephew, for the past two years. In addition to her parents Mrs. Martin was born on Joseph W. “Bill” Wall, Jr. and husband, Mrs. Searcy August 10, 1921 in Bedford (Betty Robertson), of Cheswas predeceased by four County, VA, daughter of the terfield, VA.; two nieces, sisters, Madeline Setliff, late William Edward Bash- Mary Moeller and Diane Blanch Richardson, Lessie am and the late Florence Wall; special friend, Kay Setliff and Elsie Slayton, Pearl Cundiff Basham. She Baldwin; and caregiver, Paand three brothers, Paul had lived all of her life in tricia Stamps. Carr, Robert Carr, and Woodrow Carr. A graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Highland Burial Park, Danville, with Elder Mark Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 - 3:30 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Searcy family.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM from the graveside at Highland Burial Park by the Reverend Susan Hannah. Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 1097 Honor Guard and the U.S. Army. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3090 N. Main St., Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Wall family.
Mary Barker Dodson
Mary Barker Dodson, 91, of 61 Dodson Dr., Yanceyville, NC, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence, after being in declining health for the past five months. Mrs. Dodson was born in Caswell County, NC, on June 3, 1924, daughter of the late Bennie Eden Barker and the late Bertha Harris Barker. She lived most of her life in Caswell County in the Semora Community prior to moving to Yanceyville. She was a homemaker and helped her late husband on the farm. She was a member of the Welcome Baptist Church. On December 14, 1947 she married the late Glen Gene Dodson who died on March 5, 2015. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by four sisters, Rena Lewis, Thelma Godsey, Hallie Dodson, and Virginia Walker. She is survived by a son, Michael G. Dodson, Yanceyville, NC; daughters, Jean Dodson Gibson, and husband Paul, and Carolyn Dodson Thomas, both of Yanceyville, NC; a God Daughter, Phyllis Hamlet Gibson, of Blanch, NC; special companion, Cocoa; sister, Lois Nephew, of Danville, VA; special family, Jennifer, Daniel, Bradley, and Taylor Toth, of Newport News, VA; two grandchildren, Teresa Crumpton, and husband Benny, and John Gibson, and wife Kristi; four great grandchildren, Trevor Denny, and fiancée Harlee Gentry, Amanda Denny, Kayla Gibson, and Brianna Gibson; two step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Welcome Baptist Church, in Blanch, NC, with the Reverend Garland Walker and Vernon Massengill officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6-7:30 PM at the church and at other times at the residence, 61 Dodson Dr., Yanceyville, NC. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made Amedisys Hospice, 2929 Crouse Ln, Suite E., Burlington, NC, 27215. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Dodson family.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
Linda Keel Williams
Linda Keel Williams, age 63, of 2160 F e r g u son Road, Ringgold, VA, died on Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC after declining in health for the last three years. Mrs. Williams was born on October 12, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Franklin Keel and Delores Keel. She lived most of her life in Ringgold, VA where she worked as a security guard for Defender Security. Mrs. Williams served in the US Army for two years. She was married to Bennie Lester Williams who preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, Paul Williams and his fiancé Kimberly Agee of Ringgold, VA; grandchildren, Darien Rogers, Kaci Walker and Kris Walker, all of Ringgold, VA; a brother, George F. Keel, Jr. of Columbus, OH; and her caregiver and special friend, George Lynch. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel. The family will receive friends at the residence of her son, Paul at 1475 Shawnee Rd. Ringgold, VA, 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Williams family.
Lorena Agee Dallas
Lorena Agee Dallas, 94, of Dry Fork, VA, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Roman Eagle Nursing & Rehab Center after being in declining health for the past five years. Mrs. Dallas was born on September 21, 1921, in Pittsylvania County, VA daughter of the late George Bentley Agee and the late Lottie Ware Agee. She spent all of her life in the Caswell County and Pittsylvania County areas where she worked as a Cloth Inspector for Dan River Mills. She was of the Baptist faith. On December 11, 1945 she married Henry Clay Dallas, who died on August 19, 2006. She is survived by two sons, Andy W. Dallas (Michelle) and Donald Wayne Dallas (Judy), both of Dry Fork, VA; a daughter, Connie D. Davis (Danny), also of Dry Fork; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by a daughter, Phyllis E. Dallas; son, Thomas B. Dallas; sister, Willena A. Ferguson; two brothers, Hampton Agee and James “Jim” Agee; and a grandson, Adam Bentley Dallas. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM from the graveside at Danville Memorial Gardens by the Reverend Susan Hannah and Minister Hershel Stone. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Tunstall Vol. Fire and Rescue, 740 Tunstall High Rd., Dry Fork, VA 24549 The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of the Northeast Wing
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Patches
3-8-05 to 4-24-16 I'll miss how you squatted on your hind legs and begged for treats. I'll miss how you pretended to be a dog and played fetch with me. I'll miss how every time I was sick you were always by my side. I'll even miss those days you hid for hours because you were going to the vet... How you figured that out I'll never know I named you Patches because of your beautiful coat of many colors, but it was symbolic because you covered so many holes in my life. I often wondered who rescued who. You were the most special kitty in the whole world. Play with Champ and Dino at the rainbow bridge. Hopefully one day we'll meet again. I Love and Miss You So Much Precious
Love, Mommy (Mary) of Roman Eagle Nursing & Rehab for their care of Mrs. Dallas. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Dallas family.
Sandra Sticher Everett
Sandra Sticher Everett, 71, of 9 Bertha Wilson Road, Providence, NC died on April 21, 2016 in Roman Eagle Memorial Home after being in declining health for the past several months. Mrs. Everett was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 15, 1944 a daughter to the late Carl Lee Sticher and Geraldine Farrah Shipley Sticher. Mrs. Everett had lived in the Blanch and Providence communities of Caswell County most all of her life where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Broad Creek Christian Church in New Bern, NC. On November 1, 1963, she married Oliver Lee Everett, Jr. who died on June 8, 1994. Mrs. Everett is survived by two daughters, Tammy Everett Ward & husband George of Providence, NC, Mary Beth Everett Houston & husband Jeff of New Bern, NC, two sons, Michael A. Everett of Providence, NC and James D. “Bull” Everett of Blanch, NC, one sister Donna S. Taylor & husband Jerry of Dry Fork, VA, four grandchildren, Matthew Houston, Bennett Houston, William Ward & Andy Ward. Funeral Services for Mrs. Everett will be conducted on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the Graveside in the Providence Baptist Cemetery by Chpln Donald Davis. The family will receive friends at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, Yanceyville Chapel on Sunday from 1:00 to 2: 30 p.m. and at other times they will be at the residence of George & Tammy Ward, 3404 Shady Grove Road, Providence, NC 27315. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Everett family.
“Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John 5:5
Bobby Leon Gwynn
Bobby Leon Gwynn of 13960 Mount Cross Road, Dry Fork, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, April 22, 2016. He passed away at Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chatham, VA after a decline in health for the past two years. He was born in Grayson County, VA on January 23, 1935, the son of the late Claude Edison Gwynn and Gladys Farley Gwynn. He is survived by Vernell W. Gwynn of the home, a daughter, Bonnie Sue Gwynn, two sons, Barry and Byron Gwynn, several grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Vitalie, of New Jersey; the mother of his children, Barbara Warren Gwynn; and a companion of 25 years, Peggy Rozewicz. Bobby was a veteran of the Korean War. Before his retirement, he was employed by Dimon Tobacco Company, New Port News Shipyard and Wal-Mart Security. He was a musician for the past 65 year. At an early age he played with Jim Eanes, Glenn Thompson and Clyde Moody. He had a band while he was in the Army serving in Korea and Japan. Bobby was on BE A STAR and performed at Ernest Tubb Record Shop and the Ramada Inn Lounge in Nashville. He performed in VA, SC, NC and IN. He previously had his own band called the Bandits and performed at the Senior Citizens Center from 1982 to 1996 in Danville. He played and sang at the Rock House, Cascade Community Center and several nursing homes and churches. A very special thanks to the staff of Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center. He requested in lieu of flowers or food that donations be made to the Salvation Army. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 27th prior to the memorial service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Linwood Cook of Swansonville United Methodist officiating at the Wrenn Yeatts Westover Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Gwynn family.
Mildred Odella Williamson Holland
Mildred Odella Williamson Holland, 72, of 715 East Green Street, Danville, VA, died, Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born June 13, 1943 in Caswell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lois Caroline Williamson Canada. She was married to Jessie Holland, Sr., who survives. She was the last survivor of her generation. In addition to her husband of the residence, survivors include two daughters, Sheila Williamson-Branch of Danville, VA and Pamela Williamson of Bronx, NY; three sons, Tracy Holland and Jessie Holland, Jr., both of Danville, VA and Russell Lee of Orlando, FL and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence and also at the residence of her daughter, Sheila Williamson-Branch, 224 Searcy St., Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family visitation will be held on Sat. April 23, 2016 from 6-8 at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Holland family.
Eunice Price Hairston
Eunice Price Hairston, 91, of 1086 N o r t h M a i n Street, Y a n c eyville, NC died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Brian Center in Yanceyville, NC. Born May 24, 1924 in Pittsylvania County, VA she was the daughter of the late Cleveland Price and the late Rebecca Gwynn Price. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley G. Coles and Georgia Glass, both of Danville, VA and Shelby Hairston of Salem, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Flossie G. Mebane. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00PM from Union Street Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Hairston officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2016
from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Hairston family.
Hattie Mae Canada Totten Miller
Hattie Mae Canada Totten Miller, 78, of 149 Winstead Drive, Danville, VA died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her residence. Born February 23, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, VA she was the daughter of the late Burrell Canada and the late Alice Cunningham Canada. She was married to the late John Lewis Totten and later to Joseph Miller, Sr., who survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include three sons, Michael Totten, Sr. and Charles Totten of Danville, VA, and Tracy Totten of Phoenix City, AL; two step-daughters, Yvonne McCullen of Ringgold, VA and Sherryl Ransom of Danville, VA; two sisters, Queen C. Morrison and Lunia Mae Hailey, both of Danville, VA; one brother, Joseph Canada of Danville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Deborah Ann Paige; one son, Joseph Miller, Jr. and two brothers, James Earl Canada and William Burrell Canada. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM from Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. William Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Miller family.
Lewis Anderson Banks, Sr.
Lewis Anderson Banks, Sr., 67, of 1007 Gunn’s Alley, Danville, VA, died, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Salem Health and Rehabilitation, Salem, VA. Born November 20, 1948 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Robert C. Banks, Sr. and Victoria Law Banks. He was the last survivor of his generation. Survivors include one daughter, Candace Wil-
liams of Danville, VA; one son, Lewis A. Banks, Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Maxine Terry; five brothers, Robert Banks, Jr. Wesley Banks, Sr., Nathaniel Banks, Sr., Hurbert Banks and Douglas Banks. The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Candace Williams, 723 Arlington Road, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan King, Sr. officiating. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Banks family.
Ann Dixon Cook
After a brief illness, Ann Dixon Cook died Monday, April 18, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was eightyeight years old. Born in Person County, North Carolina, on December 24, 1927, she was one of five children of Raymond Elmo Dixon and Idema Clayton Dixon. Two brothers, Claude Dixon and Elmo Dixon, and one sister, Nellie Rae Terrell predeceased her. She is survived by her sister, Betty Lou Dixon Bollendorf. Ann was married to John Vernon Cook, who predeceased her on October 31, 1964. She is survived by three children, Linda Cook Buckingham and her husband, David of Chesapeake, VA; John Vernon Cook Jr. (Vern) and his wife, Betsy Stendig Cook of Chapel Hill, NC and Hallowell, ME; and Michelle Cook Cahill of Danville; grandchildren: Jonathan Buckingham, Paxton Buckingham, Charlie Cook, Sophie Cook, and Loren Cahill; great grandchildren: Caroline Buckingham, Parker Buckingham, Mirele Cook Ciccarone, Xander Maurakis, Arianna Cahill, Gwendolyn Goad, and step-great-grandsons grandsons Kriztoph and Xzavier Goad. After the tragic, untimely death of her husband in 1964, Ann raised three children on her own. Influenced by the Great Depression and coming of age during World War II, she possessed a strong work ethic and a powerful will. Her example of living a courageous and independent life will endure for generations. After a career spanning over fifty years, she retired from Dan River, Inc. Ann was an avid bridge player and a member of the Red Hats. Ann was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and later Moseley
Memorial United Methodist Church. Her strong faith in God carried her through many of life’s greatest challenges. On the day before she died she said, “I want to go to the Lord. I’m ready to go.” Arrangements are with Townes Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends and loved ones Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel. Following the service, a reception for family and friends will be held at the Evergreen Room at Stratford House, llll Main Street, Danville. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 58 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Yanceyville, NC, where Ann will rest beside her husband, John Cook.
Frances Terry Hosking
Frances Terry Hosking, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Danville on March 31, 1928, a daughter of the late Adrian L. Terry and Bernice Alley Terry. She was married to Dr. John Herbert Hosking who predeceased her on November 18, 1987. Frances was employed with the Danville Register & Bee from 1969 to 1990. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, John H. Hosking, Jr. of Pelham, NC; a daughter, Jayne Hosking Vincent and husband, Marcus L. Vincent of Danville; one grandson, A. J. Vincent; one sister, Jane T. Carter of Danville; and two brothers, A. L “Will” Terry, Jr. and wife, Joan of Danville, and D. W. “Jack” Terry and wife, Shirley of Conway, SC. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM from Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Paul Worsham officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, from 7 to 8:30 PM and at other times at 119 Westmoreland Court Apt. 2.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
10 • Piedmont Shopper© • APRIL 28th - MAY 4th, 2016
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
Judy Trent Houghton
Judy Trent Houghton went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22nd at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. After retiring from teaching music in the public school system, she completed an accounting degree and became a CPA. She worked as a CPA for several years until her retirement. Judy enjoyed world travel and visited several countries with her traveling partner Walker Dodson. She also enjoyed her travels with Jim and Barb Eidson. Her passion for animals was evidenced by her love for rescue dogs. Her most recent pets were Ben and Jerry. She loved them with all her heart and when Ben passed away three weeks ago, she was heartbroken. Jerry is now lost without his mother and brother. She loved spending time with her sister, Sarah Wilson. Sarah and Judy went on trips together and had a special relationship as sisters. Judy is survived by her sister, Sarah Wilson, and brother Ronnie Horne (Rogersville, TN). She is also survived by siblings Barbara Pivarhik, (Arizona) Debbie Rollins, (California) James Trent (California), Steven Trent (Oregon), and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. She is also survived by her dear, precious Walker Dodson of Danville, Virginia. It was Judy’s request not to have a funeral service.
Barbara M. Scearce
Barbara M. Scearce, 81, of Dry Fork, VA, passed away on S a t u r day, April 16, 2016 at Danville Reg i o n a l Medical Center. She was born on August 20,1934, in Welch, WV to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Scearce worked as a weaver in Dan River Mills for thirty years before retiring. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by so many. She was a member of Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Reid, Joseph Reid and Bruce Reid of Dry Fork, VA; her daughter, Kathy Oakes (Earl) of Dry Fork, VA; three grandsons, Mike Reid (Cathy) and Danny Reid (Stacey) of Dry Fork, VA and Nicholas Reid of Halifax, VA; three granddaughters, Jennifer Alderson (Dillon) of Danville, VA, Melissa Reid of South Boston, VA and Alexandria Reid of Dry Fork, VA; a previous daughter-inlaw Barbara Bliss (Eddie) of South Boston, VA and fourteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scearce was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph James Reid, her second husband, Floyd Scearce. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Swicegood Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
At other times, the family will be at 4780 Whitmell School Road, Lot 39, Dry Fork, VA. Interment will follow in Schoolfield Cemetery, Danville, VA. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Reid family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicepoodbarker.
Ocie Marie Wadford
Ocie Marie Wadford, age 77, of 135 Wildwood Terrace, Danville, died at her residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2016. Born in Burlington, NC on October 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Coe and Mattie Reagan Wilson. She had worked as a waitress. And was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She is survived by her long time companion, Raymond Johnson, Jr. and her son Michael Pritchett (Lisa) of Danville. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Michael Ray Pritchett, Holden Wayne Pritchett and Journey Snead: her great grandchildren, Journey Lynn Snead and Gavin Snead; her brother, Randolph Thomas, and her special friends, Betty De Barre and Sherry Goodman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three daughters, Sherrie, Vickie and Donna Pritchett, and a son, Jeffrey Pritchett, a sister, Judith Beck. A memorial service will be held at Barker Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 noon on Thurday, April 20, 2016 with the Rev. Charles Wickham officiating. The family will receive friends on hour before the service at Barker Chapel. At other times, the family will be at the residence, 135 Wildwood Terrace, Danville. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to 135 Wildwood Terrace, Danville, VA, 24540, to help with Mrs. Wadford’s funeral expenses. Barker Funeral Home is serving the Wadford family. Sign the guest book at www. swicegood-barker.com, or www.facebook.com/swicegoodbarker.
Bertha Louise Motley Triplett
Bertha
Louise Motley Triplett left this earthly life for her heavenly home on Friday, April 22, 2016 at her residence. M r s . Triplett was born May 27, 1926 to Charlie and Maggie (Barbour) Motley. She was a homemaker and worked in the spinning room at Dan River Mills for 30 plus years. Mrs. Triplett was a member of Anderson Chapel United Methodist Church. She helped with VBS in years passed. She was a great wife, mother, mother-in-law, granny, and great-granny to all. She married the love of her life Edward T. Triplett Sr. on April 15, 1949. Mrs. Triplett is survived by her only son, Edward T. Triplett Jr. and his wife Barbara (Holland) Triplett of Axton; one daughter, Susan
(Triplett) Coleman and husband Danny of Dry Fork; grandchildren, Christy and John Coleman (Amber); great-grandchildren, Bailey, Makayla, and Ian. She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Left to remember her is her sister, Alice Hopkins and brother, Abra Motley (Brooks); sisters-in-law, Thelma and Carolyn; a hugh number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Mrs. Triplett also leaves behind friends and special caregivers, Lillian Myers and Sandra Callaway. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Anderson United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Moore officiating. Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 8:30 p .m. at Swicegood Funeral Home on Sunday, April 24, 2016. At other times, the family will be at 4528 Still Meadow Rd, Axton, VA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Go Doc’s and Commonwealth Home Care for the special care Mrs. Triplett received during her days of sickness. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Triplett family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
Teresa Diane Rowland Lovelace
Teresa
Diane
Rowland Lovelace, age 60, of 2169 Red Marshall Rd., Pelham, NC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, WinstonSalem, NC. Mrs. Lovelace was born on March 24, 1956, in North Carolina, to the late Howard A. Rowland and Sue Bibee Goins. She worked at Burlington Industries and was a member of Lively Stones Baptist Church. Mrs. Lovelace graduated from Dan River High School in 1974 and also attended beauty school. She enjoyed vacationing and outings with her family. Mrs. Lovelace is survived by her father, Robert L. Goins; daughter, Tina L. Martin and husband Eugene of So. Boston, VA; son, Kevin Lee Lovelace of Burlington, NC; granddaughter, Mallory Ann Martin; sister, Bonnie Reynolds; and brother, Robert “Speedy” Goins Jr. In addition to her parents Mrs. Lovelace was predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Lee Lovelace. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Lively Stones Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Kent and Rev. Avery Marshall officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family request that memorial contributions be made to Lively Stones Baptist Church, 2347 Chandler Mill Rd, Pelham, NC 27311. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Lovelace family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
Timothy Franklin Philpott
Timothy
Franklin Philpott, of Ellsworth, ME died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born in Danville, VA on October 10, 1965 and relocated to Maine about 35 years ago. He is survived by his mother, Coky and Steve Buechler of Ft. Walton Bch., FL; daughter, Brittney Philpott and Bruce Wilbur of Ellsworth, ME; brother, Spencer and Nikki Philpott of High Point, NC; sister, Kendra and Verne Tucker of Danville, VA; nieces Rhayne Tucker of Danville and Whitney Johnson High Point; dear friends Sue Archer and Maya Gunther of ME and many special friends and family. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Philpott; paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents, Frank & Berlie Smith. Tim was an avid hiker and enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities and sports. He was very loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial Services are scheduled for Friday, April 29 at Norris Funeral Home on 41 at 2 pm., officiated by Pastor Stephen White. The family can be seen other times at 872 Laniers Mill Road, Danville, VA. Very special thanks to the Maine Warden Service, Acadia National Park Rangers/Mount Desert Island Search and Rescue and everyone involved in the mission to find Tim. Our family is forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, please send donations, with a letter specifying Search and Rescue Fund in Tim’s memory to: Acadia National Park Attn: Kevin Schneider P.O. Box 177 Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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“How Old Are You Anyway?” I am too impatient to fish, and when I attempt to golf, I have a slice wicked enough that, if I could hit the ball far enough, it would circle around and hit me in the back of the head. But since every preacher needs a hobby, a diversion to give an outlet to the normal stress of the ministry, a few years ago I started lifting weights. As I hit each new plateau on bench press or leg press, it merely fueled my passion to go further. As I got reasonably decent at the bench press, some of the really good lifters (and great guys) in the gym took me under their large, beefy wings. They corrected my form, pushed me to do more, and eventually convinced me to start doing bench press competitions. I have done several now, and really enjoy them. A week or so ago I was in a contest, and it turned out to be a big one. Guys I had never seen before showed up, really strong guys.
1. Is the Book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Joshua 10, the sun stood still while Joshua’s army destroyed what people? Amorites, Midianites, Egyptians, Philistines 3. Who had 300 concubines or secondary wives? Pharaoh, King Solomon, Saul, Adam 4. From Genesis 9, who saw a rainbow in the sky? Adam, Moses, Noah, Abraham 5. Who was David’s oldest brother? Jonah, Eliab, Joel, Agrippa 6. From 1 Samuel 2, how many children did Hannah have? 5, 10, 15, 20 ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Amorites; 3) King Solomon; 4) Noah; 5) Eliab; 6) 5 Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
When it came my turn for my first lift, I opened up with 305 pounds. I got that relatively easily. So for my second attempt I did 310. I got it, but it was a struggle. Half way up the weight just stopped. Normally that is all she wrote, but somehow after a few seconds of pushing, I got it going upward again, and completed the lift. As I went to the sideline, another lifter, a bull-strong young man of about twenty met me, and with eyes wide said, “That was a great lift, you are really strong!” But before I had any opportunity for my head to swell, he said, “How old ARE you anyway?” I had trouble holding back the tears of laughter as I told my wife later, “he wasn’t impressed with my lift; he was amazed that I made it into the gym without a walker!” Clearly, I am not as young as I used to be. Forty-five years have come and gone in the blink of an eye, and I
now find myself thinking of things like Social Security, grand children, gray hairs, and walk-in tubs. I also find myself more and more hoping that the Lord will come soon, so I do not have to go by way of the grave. But I am under no illusions of an inescapable fact: if the Rapture does not occur in the next few decades, I have an appointment, one that all men must keep. Hebrews 9:27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Every person who is ever born has an appointment at some time with death. But, since mankind has the very breath of God coursing through him, his soul will eternally live forever somewhere, either heaven or hell. I know the desire of God on this matter. 2 Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” It is not God’s desire that anyone spend so much as a moment in that awful place called hell. That is why he shed his blood and died on the torturous cross of Calvary. I also know that God will not force anyone to receive him. John 1:11-12 says,“He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” Salvation is a “whosoever will” matter, but it is therefore also a “whosoever won’t” matter. Everyone has a chance to be saved. What no one has is unlimited time to do so. When we consider that we do not know the day of our own death, the answer to “how old are you, anyway?” may just be “much older than you think.”