8 • Piedmont Shopper© •MAY 21st - 27th, 2015
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
Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Welborn
Ruby Kates Jones
Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Welborn, 72, of Danville, VA, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was married to Emma “Peggy” (Hammack) Welborn. Visitation will be from 7:00 until 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 14 at Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel in Danville. Funeral services for Larry will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 15 at Ringgold Baptist Church with the Reverend Duane Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery in Chatham, VA. Larry was born December 3, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to Morris Frank and Maurine Shirley (Smith) Welborn. He grew up in Denver and San Leandro, California and graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1964. Larry started his career as an Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps of the US Navy and later reached the rank of Captain in the US Naval Reserve. He served in many positions as a civil and mining engineer, including graduate education at the Colorado School of Mines and serving as a professor on the faculty at Michigan Technological University. Larry and his wife Peggy were residents of Pittsylvania county for the last 25 years and he served on the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission. Larry was active in the community and served with Habitat for Humanity in the Danville area. He and his wife Peggy were members at Ringgold Baptist Church and they were members of the Dan River Ruritan Club. Larry was an Eagle Scout as a young man and later served helping to lead Boy Scouts in Ringgold. He had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed sharing it with his family and others. Larry was a member of the Danville Model Railroad Club and he also enjoyed reading, working outdoors and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Larry is survived by his wife Peggy Welborn of Danville, his two daughters, Jennifer Maurine Welborn and husband Jeff, of North Stonington, CT; Christine Marie Tarne and husband Bob, of Lexington, KY; and two sons, Matthew Lee Welborn and wife Kim, of Cary, NC; and Kenneth Morris Welborn and wife Anna, of Charlottesville, VA. Larry had twenty grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother Morris “Pete” Welborn, and sisters Ardith Lynne Armstrong and Stephanie Brown, all living in California. Memorials may be made to the Habitat for Humanity or the Boy Scouts of America.
Mrs. Ruby Kates Jones, age 75 of 4068 Old Richmond Road, Danville, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at her residence after a decline in health for thirteen years. Mrs. Jones was born on October 15, 1939 in Halifax County, Va., a daughter of the late Hiram Kates and the late Violet Linens Kates. She had lived most of her life in the Danville area where she was last employed by Warrco, Inc. until her retirement. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was married to Lynn Lewis Jones, Sr., who predeceased her on January 24, 1993. Mrs. Jones is survived by a special friend, Donald “Donnie” Jones of the residence, one daughter, Melynda Jones of the residence, one son, Lynn Jones, Jr. and wife, Tammy of Danville, two sisters, Barbara Seamster and husband, Curtis of Halifax, Va., Carolyn Jones and husband, Roy of Roxboro, N.C., five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Vickie Barker and two sisters, Betty Jane Kates and Alice Adkins. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 14, 2015 in the Mausoleum of Danville Memorial Gardens with the Pastor Lawrence Morris officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Mausoleum and at other times the family will be at the residence, 4068 Old Richmond Road. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Jones family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Brigette Luebbers Martin Brigette Luebbers Martin, 79, of 1816 Westover Drive died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. She had been in declining health since 1999. Mrs. Martin was born August 18, 1935 in Berlin, Germany a daughter of Fritz and Marianne Luebbers. She had lived in Danville since her husband retired from the military in 1975. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Fairview United Methodist Church. She was married to Otha Curtis “Bob” Martin who died April 25, 1981 and was also preceded in death by a son, Jim Fritz Martin and four sisters in Germany. Survivors include her significant other and soulmate, Garland M. “Kenny” Shively, a daughter Linda LaRock and husband, Joseph of Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Kevin Yeager and Stephanie, Michele Burr And M.J., Shannon LaRock and Joseph LaRock and three great-grandchildren, Aidan and Aidison Burr and Emma Yeager. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Fairview United Methodist Church by the Reverend
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Johnny S. Duncan Johnny S. Duncan, 63, of 709 Duncan Drive, died, Friday, May 15, 2015 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC after a decline in health for the past week. Johnny was born in Danville, VA on May 21, 1951, the son of the late Frank Robert Duncan and Annie Blanche Bradner Duncan. Johnny retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Caswell Correctional Facility and was of the Baptist faith. Johnny enjoyed gardening and working outside and loved being with his family. He was the Trail Boss of the annual Bachelors Hall Vol. Fire Dept. Trail Ride and looked forward to it every year. On May 23, 2005, he married Nancy Sampson Duncan, who survives of the residence. He is also survived by a daughter, Lisa Duncan Moser and her children, Lauren and Jackson, all of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Ann D. Jennings, of Danville; Deborah Jo D. McCubbins, of Axton; special friends, Barbara & Jerome Cook; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Catherine “Kitty” D. Yeatts. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM from Fairview United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. J.B. Baldridge. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and at the residence at other times. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the Bachelors Hall Vol. Fire Department 1301 Berry Hill Rd Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Duncan family.
Peggy Slaughter Newby Peggy Slaughter Newby, age 82, of Chatham passed on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsylvania Co, VA on February 5, 1933 to the late Willie Bobbitt and Virginia Bobbitt Milaum. She was predeceased by her sister Betty Bobbitt Phillips and survived by
her brother Jimmy Wade Bobbitt. She is survived by her aunt, Audrey Walker Bliss. She was predeceased by her first husband John Herbert Slaughter, survived by their children, Brenda Slaughter Brannock, John Hunter Slaughter and his wife Debra Hudgins Slaughter, Vickie Slaughter Porterfield and Randy Dalton. She is predeceased by Charles Henry Newby and survived by her step-daughter Kathy Newby Crane and her husband Danny Crane. She is survived by her five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren. Peggy was a life-long resident of Pittsylvania County and was active with Oakland United Methodist Church. Most of all, she loved taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peggy had more than twenty years with JONBIL Manufacturing, but was probably best known for her devotion to the students at Chatham High School, where she had a twenty plus career in the cafeteria. She also loved sewing and was a seamstress for All-Star Sports. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. from Oakland United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jon Woodburn officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 7 to 8:30 P.M. and at other times will be at the residence of her daughter, Vickie Slaughter Porterfield, 8337 Kentuck Road, Ringgold. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Newby family.
Verona Conner Moran Verona Conner Moran, 89, of Collinsville passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Blue Ridge Rehab, Martinsville. Mrs. Moran was born on November 5, 1925 to the late Luther B. Conner and Bertie O’Bryan Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Troy Moran and a sister, Hazel Conner Beamish. Mrs. Moran was a member of the Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville and the Charles Westley Sunday school class. She was retired from the Belk/Leggett Company. After retiring, she worked as a volunteer for Hospice. Mrs. Moran enjoyed painting, traveling and was very involved with genealogy. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Peggy Moran of Collinsville; her daughter and sonin-law, Sandra and Douglas Webster of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Jessica Moran Davis and her husband, Jason of Powhatan, Jarrett Moran and his fiancé, Megan Johnson pf Poquoson, Sarah Webster Baker and
her husband, Jason of Tampa, FL and David Webster of Tampa, FL. Mrs. Moran was also blessed with two beautiful great-grandchildren, Katherine “Collins” Davis of Powhatan and Sofia Grace Baker of Tampa, FL. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville with Reverend Bob Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. one hour prior to the service, at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1081, Collinsville, VA 24078. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Moran family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
James Lamberth Talley James Lamberth Talley, age 94 of 709 River Ridge Rd. Danville, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation, Danville, VA. Mr. Talley was born October 26, 1920 in Danville, VA to the late William E. and Bertha Bailey Talley. He was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of the Junior Order of The Brotherhood. He was retired from Dan River Inc., after forty years of service as a Loom Fixer. In addition to his parents Mr. Talley was preceded in death by his wife Mildred R. Talley and three brothers. Mr. Talley is survived by a son, Steve L. Talley of Blairs, VA, a daughter Shelia D. Talley of Danville, VA, a grandchild, Catherine Talley, one niece and two nephews. A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date at Danville Memorial Gardens. No formal visitation will be held. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Eva Arnold Napier Eva Arnold Napier, 90, of Martinsville, VA passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center, Martinsville. Mrs. Napier was born on November 29, 1924 in Fieldale, VA to the late Posie L. Arnold and Euna Bert Newman Arnold. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Booth Napier, Jr. son, Stephen Napier, sister, Doris Highfill, brothers, Eugene “Pete “ Arnold, Edwin “Dude” Arnold, Elwin Arnold, William “Bill” Arnold and Howard Arnold. Eva was a member of Fieldale Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Jean Emerson of Collinsville and Deborah Gross and husband Allen of Chatham; son, Joseph Wayne Napier and wife Sharon of Snow Creek; nine grand-
children, eleven greatgrandchildren, one greatgreat-grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Roselawn Burial Park with Pastor Jim Steele officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel and other times at the home of her son, Wayne Napier of 79 Shadygrove Road, Martinsville, VA.; Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Napier family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Gaynell Perkins Gaynell Perkins, age 73 of 128 Hampton Dr. Danville went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side Tuesday May 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1941 in Danville to the late Percy Hanks and the late Onnie Hasty Hanks. Gaynell was married to Johnny Perkins for forty two wonderful years who survives of the residence. Mrs. Perkins was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Danville where she sang in the choir, was a servant sister and a member of the lunch bunch. Gaynell was a very loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters, Cindy Soyars (James), Reginia Lewis (Bryan) all of Danville and Serena Perkins – Doige (William) of Blairs; a stepdaughter, Bonnie Edwards; her son Randy Bradley (Jean Gilbert) of Axton; a step son Tommy Campbell; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister, Mary Alice Hanks and a brother Henry L. Hanks. The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541 and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. West End Chapel with the Pastor Myron Bruce and Pastor Barry Crumpton officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to 1st Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 1810 North Main St., Danville, VA 24540 or the Danville Cancer Association, Inc. 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 24541 Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Perkins family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
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Ronald Glenn Thompson
Faye Herndon Alvis
Marvin Thurlough Youells
Ronald Glenn Thompson, 67, of 312 Emerald Point, Penhook, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg VA. He was born on October 18, 1947, in Pittsylvania County to the late, Lois Easley Thompson and Bascomb Balfour Thompson, Sr. He is also predeceased by his step-son, Robert Sanders. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Connie Ling Thompson of the residence and two step-sons, Wesley Sanders of Roanoke, VA and Matthew Bishop of Rocky Mount, VA; sister, Patsy Thompson Cheek and husband, Kelley M. Clingenpeel of Wirtz, VA; brother, B. B. Thompson, Jr and wife Betty Thompson, of Axton, VA; niece, Wendy Thompson Lawrence and husband Jack Lawrence of Denton NC; great nephew, Catlin Carter of Asheville, NC; seven grandchildren, Makyla, Chase, Haven, Mckenzie, Chloe, Aaron, Lennox. He is survived by special daughters, Kerry Lucas of Lebanon,VA, Lindsay McCallum of Hamlett, NC and Wendy Smith of Roanoke, VA. Ronnie enjoyed his 35 year career with Boxley Materials. He was a long time resident of Smith Mountain Lake area where he enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with his family. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville Chapel. Visitation will be held 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA. Memorials may be made to Cool Branch Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 54, Penhook, VA 24137 or United Way, P. O. Box 951, Martinsville, VA 24114. Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA, is serving the Thompson family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Faye Herndon Alvis, 69 of 125 Meadowbrook Circle, Danville passed away on May 12th at Rockingham Hospice Center, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Faye was born October 23, 1945 in Danville, VA to the late Beverly Lee Herndon and the late Era Kendrick Herndon. She was married to Charles E. Alvis who survives of the residence. She was a 1964 graduate of GWHS. She worked in banking for 27 years before returning to school to pursue massage therapy. She graduated from The Virginia School of Massage Therapy in Charlottesville. She continued her education at The Body Therapy Institute in Siler City, NC as well as continuing education classes at Harvard Medical School on back and sciatica pain. She later returned to The Body Therapy Institute to obtain certification to teach massage therapy. Faye later opened her own business and was well known in the area for her gift as a massage therapist. In addition to her husband Charles E. Alvis. She is survived by her brother Allen Herndon of Redmond, WA; her step children Janet Nunn (Ed), Don Alvis all of Danville, and Ken Alvis (Leona) of Sumter, SC; six grandchildren, Jacob and Taylor Nunn, Dylan, Danielle and Preston Alvis and Amanda Duncan (Seth). Above anything else Faye was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and her church. She was a faithful, active member of Faith Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015 at Faith Memorial Baptist Church, 7450 Martinsville Hwy, Danville, VA 24541 and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Faith Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Lackey officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, 3059 North Main St., Danville, VA 24540. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Faith Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 7450 Martinsville Hwy, Danville, VA 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Alvis family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Marvin Thurlough Youells, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away Wednersday, May 13, 2015 in Lynchburg. Mr. Youells was born March 28, 1929, in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, to the late William George and Jenny Waters Youells. Marvin was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and a recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was retired as an Electrician with Proctor and Gamble and was a member of The American Legion and The DAV. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and step-father and a kind friend and neighbor to many. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; nine children: James Youells (Bonnie) of New Mexico, Wayne Youells (Chrissy) of Wyalusing, PA, Diane Brace, William Youells, Brian Youells (Cathy), Jeffery Youells, Charles Youells (Geri), Melody Youells, and Scott Youells (Marita) all of Falls, PA; five step-children: Denise Nelson (Don) of Evington, Bruce Brown (Kathleen) of Richmond, Sharon Plachte of Florida, Ernest V. Brown (Susan) of New York and Royal Brown (Loris) of New York, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Willard Youells. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 15, 2015 in Briarwood Memorial Gardens with military honors by American Legion Post 16. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monelison Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Madison Heights, VA 24572 Driskill Funeral chapel, Amherst is in charge of arrangements. www.DriskillFuneral.com.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God’s is eternal life in Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Otis Shelburne Doss Otis Shelburne Doss, 93, of the Moorefield Store Road community of Patrick County, Virginia and Lawsonville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2015. Shelburne, as he was known to his friends, was a resident of Blue Ridge Manor Assisted Living in Martinsville, Virginia since October of 2012. Mr. Doss was born on May 17, 1921 in Stokes County, North Carolina, to the late Robert L. and Lula Belle (Lawrence) Doss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Clarice Mae
(Purgason) Doss. Shelburne lived and worked most of his life in the Stokes and Rockingham County North Carolina areas. He was a retired tobacco farmer and also worked as a textile mechanic at the former Burlington Industries facility in Madison, North Carolina. Mr. Doss served his country during World War II as a soldier in the U. S. Army in England, France and Germany. Shelburne and his wife attended church at the Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church in the Moorefield Store Community. Surviving is his son, Otis Ray Doss and his wife, Mary Ann (Prillaman) Doss of Winchester, Virginia and grandson, William Ray Doss of Palmyra, Virginia. Also preceding his passing are sisters, Bessie L. (Doss) Corns, Mamie F. (Doss) Corns and Hester E. (Doss) Wood and brothers, George R. Doss and Melvin A. Doss. The funeral will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Stuart, Virginia with Elder Laray Smith and Jesse Hutchins officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral, from 10:00 A. M. until 11:00 A.M., at the Norris Funeral Services Stuart Chapel. The family would like to sincerely thank the Blue Ridge Manor Assisted Living and Hospice staff for caring for Shelburne in his final days. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Stuart, VA is serving the Doss Family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Quentin “Candy” Wendell Ferrell Quentin Wendell “Candy” Ferrell, age 60 of 425 North Ridge Street, Danville passed away Friday May 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1954 in Danville, VA to Ralph Ferrell and Agnes Williamson Ferrell. He loved to work out doors doing landscaping. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister-inlaw, Murtis Ferrell of Danville; two brothers, Robert Ferrell (Shirley) of San Diego, CA and Roger Ferrell of Danville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Ferrell, Jr. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA, 24541 and other times at the residence.
Totten. He was married to Audrey Adams Totten, who survives. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one son, Tony B. Totten, Sr. (Dorothy) of Cascade, VA; one step-son, Tamorris D. Harper of Danville, VA; four grandchildren, Darius Cobb, Shanta Totten, Aaliyah Totten and Journee Grace Tony B. Totten, Jr.; one great-grandson, Kemond Franklin Rogers; six step-grandchilJournee Grace Franklin, 3 months, of 153 Parkland dren, Michael Lightfoot, Dr., Danville, VA, died, Fri- Ashiana Williams, Tamorday, May 8, 2015 at Duke ris d. Harper, Jr., TraDarius University Hospital, Dur- Harper, Tamajhe H. Payne, Tajh H. Payne and Kingstan ham, NC. Born January 28, 2015 in Harper; four sisters, ElizaGreensboro, NC, she was beth T. Jones, Sherdina T. the daughter of Keturah Sellers (Eddie) and Angela Franklin. and Dennis Jones, T. Graves, all of Elon, NC and Deloris T. Brown (Bob) who survives. In addition to her par- of Burlington, NC and a ents, both of Danville, VA, host of other relatives and survivors include two sis- friends. In addition to his ters, Trinity Franklin and parents, he was predeceased her twin, Jai’Anni Franklin, by three siblings, Katherine both of Danville, VA; two T. Holman, Cleo T. Holman brothers, Jaiden Franklin and Sherman Totten, Jr. The family will receive and D’Arjae Jones, both of Danville, VA; maternal friends at the residence. grandmother, Joyce Fitzger- Funeral services will be conald; maternal grandfather, ducted on Friday, May 15, the late Leslie F. Franklin; 2015 at 2 PM from Blackwell paternal grandparents, Missionary Baptist Church Arlene Jones and Dennis with Rev. Everett Dickerson Fitzgerald; godmother, Is- officiating. Interment will manie Elmore; godfather, follow in the Church CemRicky Edwards; uncle, Ke- etery. Family visitation will one Franklin; aunt, Kozzy be held on Thursday, May Newbill and a host of other 14, 2015 from 6-7:30 pm at Fisher and Watkins Funeral relatives and friends. The family will receive Home. Fisher and Watkins Fufriends at the residence. neral Home is assisting the Funeral services will be conTotten family. ducted on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Antonel Myler, Sr. officiatEd Zavier ing. Interment will follow in Tscharne Lanier Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins FuEd Zavier Tscharne neral Home is assisting the Lanier, 2 months, of 127 Franklin family. Vaughn St., Eden, NC, died, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Jasper Theotis He was born March 6, 2015 in Greensboro, NC to Totten Jasper Theotis Totten, Leo Lanier, Sr. and Erica Farmer Lanier, who sur72, of 4932 vives. Mt. Cross The family will receive Road, Danfriends at the residence. ville, VA, Funeral services will be died, Saturconducted Tuesday, May day, May 9, 19, 2015 at 12 Noon from 2015 at the Pleasant Chapel Missionary Hospice of Baptist Church with Rev. RockingJonathan King, Sr., officiatham County, Reidsville, NC. ing. Interment will follow in Born February 3, 1943 in the Church Cemetery. Caswell County, NC, he was Fisher and Watkins Futhe son of the late Sherman neral Home is assisting the Augustine Totten, Sr. and Lanier family. the late Mary Louise Turner Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Ferrell family.
10 • Piedmont Shopper© •MAY 21st - 27th, 2015
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
Bethel L. Wilson
Roger “Dale” McDaniel
Bethel L. Wilson, 76, passed away at the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1938 to the late Daniel Wilson and Elsie McDaniel Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country proud in the United States Army as a Sergeant. Bethel was a member of American Legion Post 1097, VFW of Danville and Red Men #124. Bethel worked for Dan River Mills for nine years and then retired from Goodyear as a machine operator. He will be greatly missed. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by beloved wife, Bernice Wilson; three brothers, Wayne Wilson, Derl Wilson and infant brother. Bethel is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Reynolds of Danville, stepdaughter, Elizabeth Tiller and husband, Mark; three grandchildren, Heather Reynolds, Paul Gallagher and Krystal Gallagher; one great-grandchild, Autumn Meeks; sister, Linda Thornton and husband, Gerald of Martinsville; brother, Joe Wilson and wife, Evelyn of Danville; step-mother, Frances B. Wilson of Danville . The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6-8 pm in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the home, 1477 Aspen Street. A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Hatcher officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park with full military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post #1097. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Wilson Family Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
Roger “Dale” McDaniel, 55, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born on October 9, 1959 in Danville, Virginia to the late Riley “Fuzz” McDaniel and the late Violet Stout McDaniel. Dale worked in the Textile Industry his entire life until his health started declining in 2009. He was of the Holiness Faith. Dale was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening. He loved living life to the fullest but most of all he loved his family, Dale will be greatly missed. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Donnie McDaniel and niece, Betty Lee McDaniel. Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Brenda Wilson McDaniel of the home; his son, Robby McDaniel of Cascade; his brother, Gordon McDaniel and wife, Kay of Ridgeway; his two sisters, Dorothy Chitwood of Cascade and Rita Jackson and husband, Joel of Hillsborough, NC; his half- brother, Wayne Stout of Tarboro, NC; mother-in-law, Alene Wilson of Axton; sister-in-law, Wendy Hutchens and husband, James of Archdale, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 6-8 pm in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the home. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Alton Bartee officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Cross-McDaniel Family Cemetery in Axton, Virginia. Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the McDaniel Family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
Dr. Bo Wagner is pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mooresboro, NC, and the author of several books. His books are available at www.wordofhismouth.com 1. Is the book of Judges in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From 2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is ...”? Independence, Freedom, Patriotism, Liberty 3. Which scripture contains, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death”? Ruth 4:10, Job 7:2, Psalm 23:4, Amos 1:1 4. Though lame on both feet, what descendant of Saul continually ate at King David’s table? Mareshah, Methusael, Micah, Mephibosheth 5. Under what type of tree would the children of Israel come to Deborah for judging? Palm, Sycamore, Fig, Cypress 6. From Matthew 8, who was the first woman that Jesus healed? Paul’s sister, Naomi, Peter’s mother-in-law, Deborah ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Liberty; 3) Psalm 23:4; 4) Mephibosheth; 5) Palm; 6) Peter’s motherin-law Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy. com (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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“The Impossible Quest” I get angry at him, oh, so frequently. I have worked on him; punishing, lecturing, praying, cajoling, encouraging, and yet I can never seem to fully achieve my desired results with him. No, he is not a monster, but he certainly is imperfect. And that imperfection gnaws at me, kidnaps my thoughts; I take it intensely personal. I suppose I should, for he is me. Growing up I always assumed that men of God had everything together, and thus were free to spend all their time straightening out others. They were the perfect husbands, the perfect fathers, the perfect preachers, the perfect friends. I suppose I should have paid more attention as I read my Bible; men like Peter and Elijah and Moses were certainly not perfect, so how could I expect lesser men to be so? It may sound unrealistic, but I really do want to be perfect. I simply hate it when my words do not come out right, or when I forget something I was supposed to be doing for someone, or when I unintentionally hurt someone. Yes, I know that absolutely everyone does every single one of those things, but I want to be the one who doesn’t. I want every column to be perfectly thought out, with both the right facts and the right spirit. I want every
message I preach to be accurate, powerful, and compassionate. I want to always be everything my family and my church members need me to be. And yet, despite my desire and my best efforts, logic and a good study of Scripture tell me that I will never fully achieve my desires. The great apostle Paul said, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” For all of us, man of God or man of factory or woman of politics or whatever gender and whatever roll, there will somehow have to be a balance struck if we are going to survive. Yes, we surely must do our best at absolutely all times. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” Anything less than our best effort dishonors the Lord. The other side of that equation, the thing that gives the balance we need, is a realization of what we are, and also an understanding of the opportunity it affords
us. By what we are, I am hearkening back to the truth of Psalm 103:14, which says, “For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.” As creatures of dust, and fallen creatures at that, we will not be perfect, it is impossible. Strive for it, yes, but only because the higher you aim, the better you do. If God knows our frame, if he does not expect perfection from us, then we are free to not pressure ourselves by demanding more of us that he does. By the opportunity it affords us, I am thinking of what our imperfection allows us to do that perfection never could; lean on the Lord, make things right, and try again. Our imperfections allow us to say words like “I am sorry” and “I was wrong” and “Would you please forgive me?” It makes us accessible. It shows humility. It turns a negative into a positive.
So do yourself a favor; lighten up. Do your best, yes. But when you fail, rather than beating yourself to death over it, make it right, brush yourself off, and try again. And it may just be that one day you are able to return the favor by reminding me of the exact same thing!