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Obituaries
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” - Romans 14:8
Willena Mae Agee Ferguson
Willena Mae Agee Ferguson of Danville, p a s s e d away on March 28, 2016. She was born in Blanch, NC on October 1, 1924 to the late Lottie Ware Agee and George Bently Agee. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years Verne A. Ferguson, two brothers, Robert Hampton Agee and James Bently Agee. Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her daughter Lisa Gallagher and her children Justin, Michael, and Sallie Jayroe, and their children; a son Verne A. Ferguson Jr. and her daughter Sallie Lee Dalton and husband Michael E. Dalton who was also a very dear friend and a sister Lorena Agee Dallas. She graduated from the Memorial Hospital School of Registered Nursing in 1948. She was an Associate Professor of Nursing and taught practical nursing at Danville Community College until her retirement in 1992. She was also an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Graveside funeral services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Susan Hannah officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Townes Funeral Home. Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Ferguson family.
Robert “Pops” Alfred Phillips
Mr. (Pops) Robert Alfred Phillips, age 89 of Danville (formerly of Newport, TN) passed away on April 2, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Phillips was born in Dandridge, TN on April 12, 1926, a son of the late Jacob Cline Phillips and Nanny Martin Phillips. He served in the U. S. Navy and was assigned to the USS Cascade where they fought in the last big battle of World War II. A member of the American Legion Post # 325 and the V. F. W. Post # 647. Mr. Phillips was an avid gardener and loved sharing his produce. He was retired as a pipe fitter and heavy equipment operator with Haymes Bros. Construction Company. He is survived by a loving wife of 47 years Marie Osborne Phillips of Danville, daughter Sarah Faye Phillips, sons and daughtersin-law Jim “Chopper” (Johnnie Sue) Phillips, Jerry (Diane) Phillips, and brother Jimmy Phillips of Newport, TN, grandchildren: Michael Craig Phillips of Newport, TN, Heather “Sissy’ Webb (Brandon) of Dandridge, TN, Brittany Phillips Collett (Kevin) of Maryville, TN, Jeremy Jacob Phillips of Newport, TN and Ashley Phillips Matio (Jessie) of Mandaville, LA and eight great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Kindred Hospital and Dr. Vassireddy for the excellent care that was given during
his time there and to special friends, Matt Foster and Joan Brumfield. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 a 2 P.M. from Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Frank Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Dan River Post # 1097. The family request that memorials be sent to the Danville Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Inc., 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1 to 2 P.M and at other times will be at the residence 722 Patton Street. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Phillips family.
Alfred “Cowboy” Lee, Jr.
Alfred “Cowboy” Lee, Jr., 58, of 224 Cleveland St., Danville, VA, died, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his residence. Born November 4, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Alfred W. Lee, Sr. and the late Frankie Brooks Sapp. He was married to Diane Graves-Lee, who survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Carlesha Lee and Darice Lee, both of Jacksonville, FL; three stepsons, David Christian, Jr. of Clinton, MD, Derek Christian of Temple Hill, MD and Darin Christian of Danville, VA; an adopted son, Kevin Nichols; two sisters, Gale Kearse and DeMorris White of Jacksonville, FL; five brothers, Dennis McCloud, Roderick McCloud and Victor Lee, all of Jacksonville, FL, Vernon Wimberly of Chicago, IL and Walter Wimberly, both of CA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2 PM from Loyal Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Fitz officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Family visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 6-7PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Lee family.
Alphonzo Inge, Sr.
Alphonzo Inge, Sr., 59, of 2641 Hwy. 87 South, Graham, NC, died, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born April 5, 1956 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Samuel Inge, Sr. and Francis Wilson Inge. He was married to Carol Jones Inge, who survives. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include two sons, Alphonso Inge, Jr. of Charlottesville, VA and Tabias Inge of Graham, NC; two sisters, Ann Inge of
Atlanta, GA and Peggy Murrell of Danville, VA; four brothers, Samuel Inge, Jr. Anthony Inge, Roman Inge and Rev. Billy Inge, all of Danville, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence of his sister, Peggy Murrell at 156 Sherwood Drive, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 2PM from High Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sassafras Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Inge family.
Frank James Davis
Frank James Davis, 63, of 4024 R e e v e s Mill Road, Sutherlin, VA, died, Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA. Born October 8, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, VA, he was the son of the late Sammy Davis, Sr. and Lois Wiles Davis, who survives. In addition to his mother of the residence, survivors include one daughter, Inett Davis of Reidsville, NC; three sons, Tyrone Davis of Lexington, KY, Corey Keen and Teon Keen, both of Danville, VA; five sisters, Francis Richardson of Sutherlin, VA, Betty Williams of Halifax, VA, Linda D. Anderson and Gloria James, both of Ringgold, VA and Lois Ferrell of Danville, VA; three brothers, Lawrence Davis of Sutherlin, VA, Willie J. Davis and Sammy Lee Davis, Jr., both of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by one brother, Jessie G. Davis. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan L. King, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Davis family.
Otis Joe Goins
Otis Joe Goins, 75, of 1163 Mountain Hill Rd., Ringgold, VA died on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his residence after being in declining health for the past two years. Mr. Goins was born in Patrick County on April 12,
1940 a son to the late Luther Goins and the late Lois Pack Goins. He lived most of his life in the Mountain Hill Community and he worked as a Mechanic for nineteen years for Dimon Corporation until his retirement. He was of the Baptist Faith. On October 7, 1961 he married Geraldine Rigney Goins who survives. Mr. Goins is survived by two daughters, Carolyn McCurry, and husband Rickie, of Mountain Hill, and Sandy Moran, and husband Chris, of Ringgold; four grandchildren, Joey McCurry, Jessy Lacks, Alex Moran, and Haley Moran; a brother, Robert Goins; and two sisters, Mable Frifth and Joanne Mims. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Alfie Goins. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel conducted by the Reverend Stephen Wright and the Reverend Johnny Rigney. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and at other times will be at the residence. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Ringgold Fire and Rescue at PO Box 10, Ringgold, VA 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Goins family.
Kevin Waid Edmonds
Kevin Waid Edmonds, age 54, of Penhook, VA died on March 31, 2016 in an accident at the Danville Goodyear plant. Kevin was born on June 26, 1961 in Danville, VA. A son of the late Kenneth Wayne Edmonds (June 18, 2008) and Julia Waid Edmonds of Danville. He grew up in Danville, graduating from George Washington High School in 1979. Kevin was employed by Goodyear since May 1989, working primarily in the Banbury department. Kevin loved living at the lake, his cats, and his Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was extremely proud of his niece, Kelsie and nephew, Parker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by and will be greatly missed by his maternal grandmother, Wilber Smith Waid of Danville; sister, Dana Edmonds Reagan and husband Barry of Roanoke, VA; brother, Derek D. Edmonds and wife, Lori; niece, Kelsie Edmonds; nephew, Parker Edmonds, all of Danville. He is also survived by his paternal uncle and aunt, Bob and Joyce Edmonds Coates of Chesapeake, VA; his maternal aunt, Hilda Waid of Tampa, Florida. Also his cousins, Dan and Kim Coates Kowalsky, Mark Coates, Ben and
Kristyn Kowalsky Tate, Trey Ratliff, Tammy Waid and Cory Waid; and a special work friend, Lynn Shelton. In addition to his father, Kevin was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Charlie Brady and Ethel Stallings Edmonds; his maternal grandfather, Archer D. Waid; and his maternal uncle, Zeb Waid. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover chapel with the Reverend David Turbyfill officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made to the Schoolfield Preservation Foundation, P.O. Box 10183 Danville, VA 24543, the Danville SPCA or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindnesses of calls, food, visits, cards, and prayer. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Edmonds family.
Doris Adams Thornton
Doris Adams Thornton, age 82, formerly of 133 Hamlin Avenue, Danville, VA, died on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a decline in health for the past year. Mrs. Thornton was born on April 8, 1933, in Java, VA, a daughter of the late Harry Adams and Mary Burnett Adams. She lived most of her life in Danville, VA where she retired from C&P Telephone Company after 36 years of service and then as a desk clerk at the Inn Keeper West until her retirement. Mrs. Thornton was an avid reader who loved flowers and watching the Atlanta Braves. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Thornton is survived by one daughter, Monica Adkins and husband Ben, of Dry Fork, VA; two granddaughters, Ashley Hedrick and Kaela Payne of Danville, VA; and two great granddaughters, Chloe Hedrick and Kierston Thomason; a sister, Christine Holland and husband Emmett of Danville, VA; a brother, William Adams of Blairs, VA. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, John Peyton Thornton, Jr.; four brothers, Patton Adams, Ben Adams, Edsel Adams, and Frank Adams; and one sister, Elizabeth Kruger. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM in Highland Burial Park with Pastor Brian Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday night from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times the family will be at the home of Ashley Hedrick, 220 Meadowbrook Drive, Danville, VA. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 1118 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540, or a charity of your choice. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Thornton family.
Eva Mae Tramel Clark
Eva Mae Tramel Clark, 85, of the Vandola Community passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 after a decline in health for the past six months. Mrs. Clark was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on November 17, 1930, a daughter of the late James Lester Tramel and the late Willie Florence Anderson. Mrs. Clark spent all of her life in the Danville area where she worked for the Tobacco Market. She loved reading and was a member of the Westover Library Book Club. She was a member of the Vandola Baptist Church where she was a member of the Sunday School. On June 4, 1948 she married the late Edward Burnell Clark, who died in 1982. Survivors include her son, Mike Clark, and wife Cathy of Danville, VA; two sisters, Myrtle Wells, of Richmond, VA, and Lillian Apple of Ruffin, NC; grandson, Nick Clark, and wife Ashley, of Cascade, VA; and two great grandchildren, Mason and Harper Clark. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son, David Alan Clark; two brothers; and one sister. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:30 PM at Vandola Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Scott Bortz. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and at the residence of her grandson, 272 May Hardy Rd., Cascade, VA, 24069. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Danville Cancer Association, 223 Riverview Drive Suite J, Danville, VA, 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Clark family.
Dorothy Beggarly Harraway
Dorothy
Beggarly Harraway, age 80, of 529 Blairs Circle, Blairs, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center after declining in health for the past two years. Mrs. Harraway was born on January 4, 1936, in Pittsylvania County, VA, a daughter of the late Homer James Beggarly and Mary Ellen Boaz Beggarly. On September 2, 1955, she married Bertie Robertson Harraway who survives. She lived most of her life in Blairs, VA where she was the manager at Cordan Federal Credit Union. She was a member of Blairs Baptist Church and dedicatedly served as the church treasurer. Mrs. Harraway was a member of an Investment Club, a past member of the Blairs Volunteer Fire Department women’s auxiliary, and served as past president of the Danville Charter Chapter ABWA. In her church, she served as a choir member, Sunday school teacher, taught a class on missions, and a youth instructor in Awana and Children’s Church. She was also very active in WCTU and WMU. Mrs. Harraway loved God, her church and her church family. She had 60 years of love and devotion to her
husband, Bertie. Most of all, she loved her grandson, Dylan Harraway and her family more than anything else in her life. She was also known for being a very classy person. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Edward Harraway of NC; a daughter, Wanda Harraway-Chattin and husband Jay Robert Chattin of Cleveland, OH; a special daughter, Sandy M. Mueller of Virginia Beach, VA; daughter-in-law and special friend, Ann Pflugshaupt and husband Dwight G. Rudd; three grandchildren, Dylan Leo Harraway, Melissa Gayle Chattin Flippen and husband Scott, and Jason Andrew Chattin; two great grandchildren, Heather Flippen Daniel and husband Kyle, and Blake Flippen all of Danville, VA; two sisters, Lois B. Yeaman and husband Jesse and Patricia B. Blalock and fiancé Bruce Shelton of Danville, VA; a sister-in-law, Joyce Beggarly Morrisette of TN and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Holley Nicole Chattin; a sister, Barbara Ann Beggarly; two brothers, James Thomas Beggarly and Herman Oakes Beggarly; motherin-law, Cornelia Franklin Harraway and Bertie Russell Harraway; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Harraway McCusker and Dorothy Harraway Bennett. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Blairs Baptist Church with the Reverend John Lester and the Reverend Pat Bennett Tony officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at WrennYeatts North Main Chapel and at other times at the residence. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Blairs Baptist Church and Blairs Volunteer Fire Department. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Harraway family.
William Garland Whitlow
William Garland Whitlow, age 77, of 15067 M o u n tain Road, S o u t h Boston, VA died on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Kindred Memorial Hospital after declining in health for the past several years. Mr. Whitlow was born on April 14, 1938, in Halifax County, VA, a son of the late Benjamin Garland Whitlow and Annie Epps Whitlow. He lived most of his life in Halifax County, VA, where he had retired from ABB in South Boston as a machine operator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On December 21, 1963, he married Shirley Raynor Whitlow who died on July 30, 2012. Mr. Whitlow was a member of Ingram Christian Church. Mr. Whitlow is survived by one son, Stacy Glen Whitlow & wife Amanda of Danville, VA; two sisters, Cecile Whitlow Burton of Vernon Hill, VA and Betty Whitlow Stevens of Sutherlin, VA and three grandchildren Dylan Chase Whitlow, Haley Anne Whitlow & Bryce Alden Scearce and two great grandchildren Mason Avery Hoskins & Mia Chase Whitlow. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Graveside in Highland Burial Park on Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. by the Reverend Carl Burger with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends
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Tuesday night from 7:00 to 8:30 at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence 15067 Mountain Road, South Boston, VA. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Whitlow family.
Ann Gaylene Talbott Barber
Ann Gaylene Talbott Barber, 60, of 829 Mill Creek R o a d , Danville, VA died on April 4, 2016 in Lynchburg General Hospital after being in declining health for the past six months. Gaylene was born in Danville, VA on August 4, 1955 a daughter of the Marion Talbott and the late Ann Yates Talbott Walker. She had lived all of her life in Pittsylvania County where she was a graduate of Dan River High School, Class of 1973. Gaylene worked for the Ginger Bread House in sales and shipping and receiving. She loved to design and make floral pieces; she was active in school programs such as coaching cheer leaders, helping T Ball players and supporting local dance programs. Gaylene was a member of the Tabernacle. On February 11, 1978 she married Clifton Wayne Barber who survives of the residence. Gaylene is also survived by one daughter, Amy BarberKennon & husband Mark of Reidsville, NC, one son Benjamin W. Barber & friend Taylor Hite of Danville, VA, one sister Joyce Purnell, one brother Steve Talbott, five grandchildren, Melaine Dawn, Rylie Grace, Peyton, Gage & Hampton. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother Gene Ray Talbott. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel by the Reverend Daryl Joyce and Reverend Jimmy Bibee. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and at other times they will be at the residence, 829 Mill Creek Road, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Barber family.
Vilma Harvey Barbour
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Harvey Barbour, 88, died on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Brookdale of Danville, after being in declining health for the past 10 years. Mrs. Barbour was born in Danville, VA on January 22, 1928, daughter of the late James Oakey Harvey and the late Iva Stephens Harvey. She spent her life in the Danville and Patrick County areas where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Patrick County, VA, where she was a Sunday school teacher and choir director, she later became a member of Vandola Baptist Church in 1995. She was a seamstress who sewed the uniforms for the first Flag Corps in 1974, then donated the proceeds to the band booster club. Mrs. Barbour loved to keep her children and grandchildren and will be missed greatly by her family. On April 13, 1968 she married, Calvin Maurice Barbour who died on May 1, 2015. In addition to her husband and parents she was pre-
deceased by a son, Stan Martin; and siblings, Melvin Harvey, June Rembold, Calvin Harvey, and Carolyn Porter. Survivors include, sons, Freddie Martin and wife Betty of Kernersville, NC and Farley Martin of Danville, VA; step children, Johnny Barbour and wife Judy of Lillington, NC and Cheryl Walker and husband Mark of Hickory, NC; brother, Ralph Harvey and wife Doris of Danville, VA; grandchildren, Amy Yeatts, David Martin, Joy Linde, Ashley Kerr, Glenn Giles, Tina Brower, Lindy Gilbert, Joseph Barbour, Paul Walker, and Corey Walker; fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Vandola Baptist Church with the Reverend Scott Bortz officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made to Vandola Baptist Church at 1950 Vandola Church Road, Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Barbour family.
Richard H. “Mr. P” Puryear
Richard H. Puryear, “Mr. P”, 91, formerly of Danville, VA and Durham, N.C., died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at Duke Regional Medical Center, Durham. His gracious spirit and compassion were truly inspirational to all who knew him. He was born September 12, 1924, in Halifax County, Va., the youngest son to Bessie (Loftis) Puryear Wilkerson and Frank Oliver Puryear. Mr. Puryear was married to Ruby (Gravitt) Puryear for 44 years until her passing. On Oct. 23, 1993, he married Peggy Henderson Clayton, who survives. Mr. Puryear began his career with Union Life and later served as the district manager for Gulf Life Insurance Co. until his retirement. Richard proudly served his country in the US Army as an MP, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post 325. Mr. Puryear was also a member of The Tabernacle. Mr. Puryear is survived by his wife, Peggy; his daughter, Marcia (Darrell) Farthing; grandson, Marcus (Wendy) Farthing; granddaughter, Brittney (Drake) Easley; great-granddaughter, Mary Isabella Easley;
and soon to be great-grandson, Colton Blake Farthing. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Mr. Puryear was predeceased by his brothers, John Robert, Wilson, James, Herman, Frank and Jessie. The family will receive friends at the residence of his granddaughter, 1495 North Flint Hill Rd, Chatham, VA. Graveside services will be private. The family invites you to pay your respects to Mr. Puryear at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, who is respectfully assisting the Puryear family with arrangements.
Larry Wayne Light, Sr.
Larry Wayne Light, Sr., age 76 of 640 Sunset Rd., Pelham, NC passed away Saturday April 2, 2016 at his daughters home. He was born October 13, 1939 in Danville to the late Bura Harvey Light and the Almedia Bowman Light. Mr. Light was married to the late Evelyn Overby Light. Mr. Light is survived by a daughter Tonya Myers and husband Robert of Pelham, NC: two sons, Larry Wayne Light, Jr. and Rene’e and Jerry W. Light all of Pelham, NC: two sisters Dorothy Knight of Reidsville, NC and Janet Morris of Raleigh,NC: five grandchildren Crystal Milkowski and Jeff, Kristin Massey and Ethan, Patrick Myers, Ariana Reed and Caleb and James Light and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Abigail Milkowski. A graveside service will be held 11:00, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Lively Stone Baptist Church Cemetery, 2347 Chandler Mill Rd., Pelham, NC 27311 with the Rev. J.B. Baldridge officiating. The family will receive friends at the daughters (Tonya Myers) home 1059 Lovelace Rd., Pelham, NC. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Light family.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
Alice Caroline Bond McDonald
Beloved Wife, Mother, and Nana, Alice Caroline Bond McDonald, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born on August 28, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Mary Elizabeth Hughes and Elmer John Bond. She was sixth of thirteen children and is survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was predeceased by two sons, Glenn Dewey McDonald and Gregory Dale McDonald, one son-in-law, Jim Harr, and one granddaughter, Serenity Suzanne Dixon. On June 10, 1946, she married the love of her life, Glenn Dale McDonald, who left this earth to go to his heavenly reward on November 29, 2012. She leaves three daughters, Suzanne C. Moore of Danville, Dianne M. Harr of Dry Fork, Valerie M. Swenson and her husband, Brad, of Anderson, SC, and one son, George D. McDonald and his wife Stephanie, of Danville. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith who lived The Word in all she said and did. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. As a very young girl, she danced with the George White Scandals in New York City. During WWII she worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. During this time she also helped entertain the troops at the USO Club. In 1966, they moved their family to Virginia, to start a new chapter of their life. She was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed making clothes for her family. She was also a lifelong, avid volunteer, especially in all aspects of her children’s lives and in her church. She taught Sunday school, coordinated youth programs and served as PTA room mother for a number of years. She delighted in babies in general and her grandchildren especially. She enjoyed playing ping pong, board games and bridge, especially with Glenn as her partner. She loved all aspects of bread baking, including teaching others her craft. Her cinnamon rolls were her specialty, much to the delight of anyone who was fortunate enough to taste them. At age fifty, she discovered and fell in love with the game of tennis. Her beautiful smile and loving ways earned her the love and respect of all those who cared for her so wonderfully at Roman Eagle Memorial Home, where she resided for the last two years of her life. Visitation will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5,
2016 at 136 Beverly Road. A celebration of her life will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, with burial of her ashes immediately following at Danville Memorial Gardens, beside her beloved Glenn. Norris Funeral Home and Crematory, Mount Hermon Chapel, is serving the McDonald family. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Averett Equestrian Program, c/o Averett University, 420 West Main St, Danville, VA 24541.
Sharon Lynn Brooks
Mrs. Sharon Lynn Brooks, age 58, of 209 SweetBriar Drive, Danville, VA, died on April 1, 2016 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born on February 9, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Claude Michael Brooks, Sr. and Clara Sue Shepherd Brooks. Mrs. Brooks worked at Plyler Supply Company and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Jaime Sharpe of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Nicholas Hall of Eden, NC; sister, Donna Hartis of Danville; brother, Claude Michael Brooks, Jr. of Danville; grandchildren, Shalyn Sharpe, John Sharpe, and Isabella Watkins. Mrs. Brooks was predeceased by her sister, Pam Carter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Swicegood Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, April 4, 2016 from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. After the funeral service, the family will receive friends at 324 Searcy Street, Danville, VA 24541. At other times 209 Sweetbriar Drive, Danville, VA 24541. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Brooks family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
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Kelly Rayna Taylor
Kelly Rayna Taylor born on March 10, 1989 in Chapel Hill, NC and resided in Pelham, NC at the time she passed away. Kelly age 27 was called to the Lord on March 30, 2016. She was a young beautiful loving daughter and mother. Kelly will be truly missed. She leaves behind a 4 yr. old son, Jaxon Taylor who she cherished and loved so very much. Kelly is also survived by her father, John D. Taylor and wife Pamela; mother, Rayna Cromwell and husband Tom; brothers, John D. Taylor Jr., Zachary Taylor, and David Taylor; grandmother, Beatrice Taylor; and grandfather, R. D. Green. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at Lively Stones Baptist Church, 2347 Chandler Mill Rd, Pelham, NC 27311 with Rev. Michael Kent officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 04, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church. At other times, the family will be at the home of her father, John Taylor, 2310 Red Marshall Rd., Pelham, NC. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Taylor family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
1. Is the Book of Nahum in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 5, who stirred up the water at the pool of Bethesda? Priest, Angel, Wind, Jesus 3. What 8-year-old boy served as King of Jerusalem for 100 days? Shamgar, Jehoiachin, Adino, Sisera 4. From which book’s 10:35 does Jesus say the scripture cannot be broken? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 5. Who was Jacob’s firstborn as found in Genesis 35? Reuben, Ehud, Joshua, Elah 6. From Judges 1, who fed 70 kings at his table? Benaiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Adonibezek, Mephibosheth ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Angel; 3) Jehoiachin; 4) John; 5) Reuben; 6) Adonibezek Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
Rare Nerve Problem Causes Chronic Cough
--DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had a chronic cough for over 30 years. As you can imagine, I have seen numerous specialists through the years, and none of the prescribed treatments has worked. A friend suggested I might have laryngeal neuropathy. My doctor didn’t know anything about it. What is the solution for this condition? -- A.B. ANSWER: I can’t blame your doctor for not knowing anything about it. I’ve never recognized a case of it, though I wonder now, having researched it, whether it might be more common than we think. The word “neuropathy” just means “a nerve problem,” and in this case, it’s one of the nerves in the throat, the superior laryngeal nerve or recurrent laryngeal nerve. It’s a sensory neuropathy, meaning that the nerve is sending the brain incorrect information, which the brain misinterprets as a need to cough or clear the throat. Most people diagnosed with this condition have sudden onset of cough, often after surgery or viral illness. The condition is diagnosed by an expert ENT doctor via a nerve conduction test or a video test of the larynx. In the largest paper on this syndrome, about two-thirds of study participants were relieved by gabapentin (Neurontin), a medication used for many types of neuropathy. Some physicians choose to try this medication without doing the testing. This approach sometimes makes sense, especially when diagnostic testing is difficult or expensive. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 47-year-old male in generally good health. In 1999, I was
involved in a nasty car accident, ending up in a trauma center. I needed abdominal surgery to repair a ruptured small intestine. Today, 15 years after the fact, is it possible to have issues with the scar tissue from that surgery? I have some of the symptoms of scar tissue problems, but a doc has told me I have diverticulitis. Can you help me? -- M.F. ANSWER: Well, I can’t tell you what you have, but I certainly can confirm that scar tissue, called adhesions, can cause problems even years after the original trauma that caused them. Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can envelop the intestine, causing an obstruction. Most of the time the obstruction is partial, and with time and bowel rest, the problem resolves itself. However, sometimes it doesn’t, or the obstruction is complete, and in those cases it will require another trip to the operating room. Diverticula are small outpouchings in the intestinal wall, most commonly in the sigmoid colon. The condition is called diverticulosis and is very common, with about 20 percent of people at age 40 and 60 percent of people age 60 having them. When they get inflamed, that is called diverticulitis, and symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, or bowel changes. A CT scan usually can diagnose both conditions. It’s possible to have both problems at the same time, which makes determining the cause of current symptoms difficult. Still, the CT scan would be the next step if you are having symptoms. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www. rbmamall.com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2016 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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