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Robert Brandon Hankins
Robert Brandon Hankins, 27, of 927 Millsville L a n e , d i e d , Monday, June 8, 2015 at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital in Richmond, VA after a sudden decline in health. Brandon was born in Danville, VA on June 14, 1987, the son of Pennie Marie Mills and Robert Charles Hankins and wife Dawn. Brandon spent his life in Danville and Pittsylvania County where he graduated from Tunstall High School, Class of 2005. He worked as an Electrician and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he is survived by a step-sister, Ashley Dunaway, of Keeling, VA and paternal grandfather Walter S. Hankins of Danville and maternal grandmother Eleanor “Dee Dee” Mills also of Danville. He was predeceased by a paternal grandmother Carol A. Hankins and maternal grandfather Fred R. “Jimmy” Mills. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM from the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes Westover Chapel conducted by the Rev. Austin Merricks. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday night from 7:00-8:30 PM at the funeral home and at other times at the residence of his father Robert C. Hankins and wife Dawn, 493 Robertson Lane, Danville, VA, 24540 and at the residence of his mother Pennie Mills, 889 Moorefield Bridge Rd., Danville, VA, 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Hankins family.
Pauline Bray Davis
Pauline Bray Davis, 85, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after being in declining health for several months. She was born on November 27, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, VA, daughter of the late James Arthur Bray and the late Anna Myrtle Bray. She spent all of her life in
the Pittsylvania County and Danville areas where she was a homemaker. She loved flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis married William Clyde Davis, who died on March 25, 1987. Survivors include, two sons, Ronald Davis and wife Francine of Danville, VA and Roger Davis of Danville, VA; two daughters, Cindy Manley and Esther Poole and husband Larry, both of Myrtle Beach, SC; two brothers, Roy Bray and Charles Bray; a sister, Gracie B. Shelton; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, six step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Shelia Elaine Davis, a son, Earl Victor Davis, and two brothers, Buck Bray and Oliver Bray. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend Duane Blevins officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Davis family.
Doris Irene Hutchinson Hankins
Mrs. Doris Irene Hutchinson Hankins, age 88 of 231 S o u t h R i d g e Street, A p t . # G 0 2 , d i e d Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a decline in health for several months. Mrs. Hankins was born on October 5, 1926 in Guilford County, N.C., a daughter of the late Walter Hutchinson and the late Blanch Roberts Hutchinson. She had lived most of her life in Danville. She was a member of the Tabernacle. She was married to Gordon Stewart Hankins, who predeceased her on March 12, 2002. Mrs. Hankins is survived by three daughters, Kathy Rickman of Halifax, Va., Juanita Hankins of Providence, N.C., Lorrie Waters (Kevin) of Mooresboro, N.C., two sons, Jimmy Hankins of Goldsboro, NC, Douglas Hankins (Rose)
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of Gibsonville, N.C., one brother, Ray Hutchinson (Judy) of Danville, two sisters, Edith Hancock (Dexter) of Pelham, N.C., Lois Moss of Danville, ten grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by two sons, Allen Hankins and Tony Hankins, two sisters, Iris Wilkerson and Wanda Doss and one brother, Carlon Hutchinson. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 14, 2015 in the Mausoleum of Danville Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Lamarr Mooneyham officiating. The family will receive friends at Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Hankins family.
Karen Sue Cassell
Karen Sue Cassell, more commonly known as “Nana”, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2015. She and her husband of 42 years, Harley Mac Cassell Jr., resided at 1108 Greenwood Avenue in Danville, Virginia. Nana was born on January 11, 1946 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her mother Pearl Marie Engleka and her father Jack Felix. She lived most of her life in Danville, VA. She was of the Christian Faith and used her gift of service to always help others. She enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. Her immense compassion, deep dedication to family and comedic sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. Karen is also survived by two daughters, Tina Marie Will and partner Matt Box of Savannah, GA and Angela Sue Cassell and Jessica Mears of Charleston, SC, three sisters Donna L. Coleman of Danville, VA, Linda K. Rizak of Pennsylvania and Margaret A. Sage of Danville, VA, two grandchildren Ashley N. Will and Aaron C. Will , two great grandchildren Aiden Harley Branegan and Ashton Lee Roberson. Casual attire Celebration of Life for Karen will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2015 from the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. The family will receive friends in the Chapel following the service. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Cassell family.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God’s is eternal life in Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Patsy Mae Brumfield McClanahan
Patsy Mae Brumfield McClanahan, 83, of 319 Cathy Drive, Danville, VA died Friday, June 12, 2015 at D u k e Hospital after a decline in health for the past three months. Mrs. McClanahan was born in Danville, VA on March 15, 1932 a daughter of the late Berkley Howard Brumfield and Callie Giles Brumfield. Mrs. McClanahan was a homemaker and was a member of the Saint Lukes United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and flower garden which won City Beautiful Award seventeen times. On February 8, 1957, she married George Thomas McClanahan who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Tim McClanahan, and wife, Brenda, and Rick McClanahan, and wife Tammy, both of Danville, VA; three grandchildren, Katie, Zach, and Tyler McClanahan; and a brother, B.H. Brumfield, Jr. She was predeceased by her brother, James Howard Brumfield, and a sister, Rebecca Crabtree. Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM from Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Tilden Bridges. The family will receive friends on Sunday night, from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the McClanahan family.
Tommy Kemp Thornton
Tommy Kemp Thornton, 80, of 7788 Kentuck Road, Ringgold, Virginia, died June 12, 2015, at his residence. He had been in declining health for several years. Mr. Thornton was born July 10, 1934, a son of the late Clyde Albert Thornton and Hilda Barker Thornton. He had spent his entire life in the Kentuck community, and was a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and farmer prior to retirement, and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church, Kent Masonic Lodge # 305 A.F. & A.M., and Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Thornton served his country in the U.S. Army. He was married to the former Betty Ann Myer. Surviving is his wife Betty Ann Myer Thornton of the residence, daughters, Sherry T. Miller, Charlotte, NC, Darryl T. Patterson and husband Ronnie of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., Tommy Kemp Thornton and
wife Sharon, Ringgold, VA, two sisters, Melba T. Collie and husband John and Hilda T. Booth, of Ringgold, VA, grandchildren: Erica Looper, Scott Miller, Christina Coates, Nathaniel Merian, Shannon Merian, Marcus Thornton, Landis Thornton and Wesley Thornton and five greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers and sister: George Albert Thornton, Olin Corbin Thornton, Willie Lemuel Thornton, Eugene Lee Thornton, Lacey Melvin Thornton, and Anna Mae Thornton. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from Kentuck Baptist Church, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Services will be conducted by The Reverend Allen Mahan with interment to follow in the BlankenshipThornton Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Ringgold, VA 24586 or Kentuck Baptist Church. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, North Main Chapel is assisting the Thornton family.
Naomi Gale Ricketts Kidd
Naomi Gale Ricketts Kidd, 73, of 4 7 0 0 M t . Cross Road, died on Friday, June 12, 2015 at her residence after being in declining health for several years. Mrs. Kidd was born on April 23, 1942, daughter of the late Harold Edward Ricketts and the late Della Mae Kirks Ricketts. She spent all of her life in the Danville area where she graduated high school from Whitmell Farm Life School; then she graduated from Averett University with a teaching degree and went on to continue her education by getting her master’s degree in teaching from Virginia Tech. While at Averett University she was in the Who’s Who of American Colleges. She then went to work at Dan River High School as a Chemistry and Biology teacher, until her retirement in 2008. She was a charter member of Timberlake Baptist Church and was a member of the Toastmasters International. Mrs. Kidd was married to the late Bob Kidd. Survivors include, a brother, Warren D. Ricketts of Danville, VA; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special puppy “Mitzi”. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by a brother, Garland Ricketts. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Timberlake Baptist Church with the Reverend Walter Yancey and the Reverend Daniel Custer officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service and at other times will be at the residence of her brother, Mr. Warren Ricketts, 4709 Mt Cross Road, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Kidd family.
Lawrence Alphonso Toller
Lawrence Alphonso Toller was born M a r c h 21, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, VA, a son of the late Houston B. Toller and Geneva Carnese Toller, who survives. He was married to Ella W. Toller, who survives. Lawrence was educated in Pittsylvania and Henry County School system, upon graduation from Southside High School in 1966 he attended Danville Community College. Lawrence joined the Bethel United Way of the Cross Church under the pastorate of Apostle Joseph H. Adams. He was instrumental in setting up the sound room and worked in this ministry as long as his health allowed. Lawrence and his wife, Ella resided in Lynchburg, VA. They were the first AfricanAmericans to purchase a radio station programmed to service the African-American audience in the Danville area. Lawrence was affiliated with the following organizations and groups; Past Board Member of Danville Community Improvement Council, Former Chairman of the Danville Housing Board of Appeals Housing and Adjustments, Past Board Member of Danville Salvation Army, Past Board Member of Goodwill Industries of Danville and Halifax County, Former member of River View Rotary, Former member and Past President of the Optimist Club of Danville Served on Committee of African-American Council to President of Danville Community College and Executive Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of City of Danville. He is survived by his wife, Ella W. Toller; his mother, Geneva Toller of Chatham, VA; daughter, Dynelle Lunsford of Portsmouth, VA; brother, Bennett Toller (Rozenia) of Danville, VA; two sisters, Kathleen Toller of Danville, VA and Paulette Toller of Chatham, VA; two stepchildren; Maurice Williams and Sharon Williams; five grandchildren; Marchelle Patterson, Ajiona Lunsford, Alonzo Lunsford, Mia Williams and Justin Spears; three great grandchildren: Markelle Patterson, Toni Patterson and Mason Spears; father-inlaw, Bishop Alon Coleman; sister-in-law, Dee Toller and a host of other relatives and friends. In additio to his father, he was predeceased by two brothers, Leon Toller and Jeffrey Toller. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1209 McKinney Avenue, Lynchburg, VA and at the residence of his mother, Geneva Toller, 7181 Strawberry Road, Chatham, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 1 PM from Bethel United Way of the Cross with Bishop John Campbell, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5916 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Toller family.
Thomas Mabin, Jr.
Thomas Mabin, Jr., 69, of 2514 Bennie Dr., Ringgold, VA, died, Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born May 22, 1946 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas Mabin, Sr. and the late Margaret Lockett Smith. He was married to Mary Wilson Mabin, who survives. In addition to his wife of the residence, survivors include one daughter, Jackie Mabin of Roanoke, VA; three sons, Thomas Mabin, III (Kellie) of MN, Jimmie Mabin (Monica) and Darryl Mabin (Tarsha), both of Danville, VA; one sister, Margie Miller (Charles) of NJ; one brother, Murray Smith of NJ and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2 PM from New Hope Apostolic Church with Bishop Major Hairston officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6-8 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Mabin family.
Annie Laura DeShazor
Annie Laura DeShazor, 81, of 135 C o l e man St., Danville, VA, died, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born September 2, 1933 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Adams Beck. She was married to the late Ozonie DeShazor. She was the last survivor of her generation. Survivors include five daughters, Hilda DeShazor, Nancy Beck, Blanch DeShazor, Freda DeShazor and Sandra Wilson all of Danville ,VA; two sons, Willie DeShazor and Leon DeShazor, both of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one son, Curtis DeShazor; five siblings, Louise Beck, Juanita Hamm, Lassie Fitzgerald, Estelle Smith and Edward Beck. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2 PM from New Mine Creek Progressive Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Bernard Boulton officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the DeShazor family.
Leoria Harris Jones
Leoria Harris Jones, 84, of 10113 Ballston R o a d , Fredericksburg, VA died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at her residence. Born October 24, 1930 in Sutherlin, VA, she was the daughter of the late Grady
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L. Harris the late Geneva Goode Harris. She was married to the late Joseph Jones, Jr. She was the last of her generation. Survivors include one daughter, Priscilla Holmes of Fredericksburg, VA; two sons, Ronald Harris of Emporia, VA and Lawrence Brodhead of Albany, NY; and host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by six sisters, and three brothers. The family will receive friends at the residence of, Loretta Townes, 2918 North Main Street, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM from Hackberry Baptist Church with Rev. Herbert Pannell officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Family visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.
Mr. Jones was of the Methodist faith and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid gun collector, a fan of NASCAR, Timothy A. baseball, and especially the Reynolds Atlanta Braves. Mr. Jones Timothy A. Reynolds, 41, was retired as an elevator passed installer and was a member away at of the International Union M o s e s of Elevator Contractors. Cone HosBesides his parents he was pital on predeceased by a son, Mike Friday, R. Jones who died in 2009. June 12, Surviving are his wife of the 2015. He home; Mary Horton Jones, was born one son, John L. Jones, on OcJr. and his wife Heather of tober 9, Troy, NC, two daughters, 1973 in Danville, Virginia Marietta B. Sanford and her to Mary Moss Poindexter husband Joe of Danville, and the late Luke A. ReynMadalyn B. Mohamed and olds. Timothy graduated her husband Ash of Danfrom Bartlett Yancey High ville, three sisters, Nancy School and also from NashStockner of Hickory, NC, ville Auto Diesel College in Jeanne Pittman of ReidsNashville, TN. He loved ville, NC and Betty StephenGerman Shepherd dogs. son of Columbia, SC. Also Timothy enjoyed raising surviving are two grandhorses and cows. He was an children, Will Sanford and avid hunter and fisherman. Andrew Martin, one greatHe was a very giving person grandson, Aaron Martin. that would give anything he Funeral services will be had to someone in need. He held on Saturday, June 13, loved living life to the fullest 2015 at 4:00 P.M. from the but most of all he loved his Townes Memorial Chapel family. with the Reverend John Left to cherish his memory Meadows, Pastor at Central is his mother, Mary PoindBoulevard Church of God exter and step-father, Wilofficiating. Interment will liam Dudley Poindexter follow in Danville Memorial of Milton, NC; his sisters, Gardens with military honBeth Scearce and husband, ors to be presented by the C.G. Scearce, Jr. of DanAmerican Legion Post #29 ville and Rebekah Reynolds and the Virginia Army Naof Providence, NC; nieces, tional Guard Honor Guard. Christie Allen and Amanda The family will receive Martin and nephew, Daniel friends at Townes Funeral Scearce. Home on Friday, June 12, The family will receive 2015 from 7 to 8:30 P.M. friends on Monday, June and at other times will be at 15, 2015 from 7-9 pm in the the residence, 135 Sutherlin Swicegood Funeral Home Avenue. Chapel. A funeral service Townes Funeral Home and will be conducted on TuesCrematory, 215 West Main day, June 16, 2015 at 2:00 Street is serving the Jones pm in the Swicegood Fufamily. neral Service Chapel with Rev. Matthew Pacifico officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Larry Keith Burial Park. At the family’s request me“Cowboy” morial contributions may Warrick, Sr. be made in Timothy’s honor Larry Keith “Cowboy” Warto Ringgold Fire and Rescue rick, Sr., Dept. age 57 of Swicegood Funeral Home 107 Windis respectfully serving the sor Trail, Reynolds family Danville Please sign the guestbook passed at www.swicegood-barker. away Suncom, www.facebook.com/ day, June swicegoodbarker. 7, 2015 at
John “Lenwood” Jones
Mr. John “Lenwood” Jones, age 75 of 135 Sutherlin Avenue died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on April 8, 1940, a son of the late John Robertson Jones and Annie Elder Jones.
his residence. He was born August 30, 1957 in Danville to the late Lewis E. Warrick and the late Naomi Pruitt Warrick Curd. Mr. Warrick was married to the love of his life Sandra Adkins Warrick who survives of the residence. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He loved Fords, especially his Mustang, was an avid Nascar fan and loved fishing and hunting. Larry loved his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife (Sandra) he is survived by a daughter, Shelly Ashworth of Danville: a son Larry Keith Warrick, Jr. of Danville: a brother, Danny Warrick and wife Anita of Dan-
ville: three grandchildren, Hunter Goad, Tyler Goad and Luke Ashworth. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 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 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel with the Rev. Scott Bortz and the Rev. Walter Yancey officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel. Memorial Donations may be made to the Brosville Community Volunteer Fire Dept., 11912 Martinsville Hwy., Danville, VA 24541 or Vandola Baptist Church, 1950 Vandola Church Rd, Danville, VA 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Warrick family. Online condolences may be made at
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Howard Douglas “Doug” Gravely
Howard Douglas “Doug” Gravely, 58, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, June 09, 2015. He was born on April 11, 1957 in Pulaski, VA to Elizabeth Faye Gravely and the late Howard Gravely. He is predeceased by two brothers, Franky Gravely and Randy Gravely. Doug attended Wayside Pentecostal Holiness Church and was an employee of Asplundh Tree Company. He worked in construction for many years. Mr. Gravely is survived by his wife, Gloria “GG” Gravely of the home. He is also survived by his three sisters, Novella Payne of Pulaski, VA, Goldie Crigger of Speedwell, VA and Kathy Gravely of Wytheville, VA; and one brother, Wayne Gravely of Max Mead-
ows, VA; mother-in-law, Peggy Gillenwater of Bassett VA; sister-in-law Sharmane Smith of Ridgeway, VA, brother-in-law Brady Brown and sister-in-law Wanda Brown of Bassett, VA; two nieces, Kimberly Brown and Jamie Brown of Bassett, VA; one nephew Randy Taylor. He is also survived by two great nieces Hannah and Olivia Byrd. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the home of Sharmane Smith, Ridgeway Mobile Home Court, 14 Gabriel Street Ridgeway, VA 24148. Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA., is serving the Gravely family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
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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
Linda Alice Trueblood
Linda Alice Trueblood, 61, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was born on September 4, 1953 in Washington, DC “Adopted By” the late Jesse Paul Trueblood and Marie Meyers Trueblood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Howie Trueblood. Linda graduated from James Madison University and Pinecrest Bible Training Center. She was a teacher at Marc Workshop and later taught Special Ed in Henry County. She was also an ordained minister. Ms. Trueblood was a founding member of Martinsville Christian Fellowship (Later named Wellspring Fellowship). She went on several overseas mission trips. One of her most memorable experiences was smuggling bibles into China. Surviving are her nephews, Joe Trueblood and Jeff Trueblood, sister-in-law, Carol Trueblood, Aunt, Liela Meyers, and cousins Peggy Lemke, Deedee Wescoatt, Audree Pipe and Eric Meyers. Also a friend and traveling companion Pam Hairston. A special thanks to her caregivers, Kathy Walton, MyJenna Jones and Shekima Hayes. Also sadly missed by her loving extended family the Tilley family, the Ya-Ya sisters, Delana Buyck, Dorothy Via, her church family, many friends and neighbors. The memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Wellspring Fellowship Church with Pastor John Heiss officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cerebral Palsy, 5825 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23462, to the Good News Jail Ministry, 1425 Spruce St Ext, Martinsville, VA 24112 and to the New Life Children’s Home, Central Missions Clearing House P.O. Box 219228, Houston, TX 77218. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Trueblood family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Maureen Haskins Wingfield
Maureen
Haskins Wingf i e l d , 85, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1929, in Martinsville, VA to the late Ruby Pedigo Haskins and Roy Haskins. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Russell R. Wingfield; son, Roy Keith Wingfield and brother, Roy Benton Haskins. Mrs. Wingfield was a life
member of Trinity Baptist Church, Martinsville, VA and was very active in church affairs. She retired from E.I. DuPont after forty years of service. She is survived by her two sons Joseph “Joe” Russell Wingfield (Susan) of Trinity, NC and Thomas Kent Wingfield of the residence; one daughter-in-law, Donna Wingfield of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Mary Dell Richardson (Arnold), Edna Mitchell and Faye Mitchell (Ed) all of Martinsville, VA and two sister-in-laws, Lottie Eanes and Nancy Wingfield both of Martinsville, VA. Maureen is also survived by her two grandchildren, Sabrina Wilson (Michael) of Marietta GA and Joey Wingfield of Archdale, NC; four stepgrandchildren, Josh Anderson (Adrienne) of Trinity, NC, Caleb Anderson of Christiansburg, VA, Janine Lawson of Collinsville, VA and Tina Lawson of Collinsville, VA; three great-grandchildren, Madison Wilson, Sean Wilson and Keira Wilson all of Marietta, GA; two step-great grandchildren, Ava and Christian Anderson, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to give special thanks and appreciation to Maureen’s caregivers, Janice MacKay, Jane Critz, and Joyce Davis, also to a special friend and caregiver, Sue Critz. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Snow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Trinity Baptist Church and at other times at the home, 1485 Snow Creek Road, Martinsville, VA. Memorials may be made to Snow Creek Rescue Squad and Company, 8235 Snow Creek Road, Penhook, VA 24137; Carillion Franklin Hospice of Rocky Mount, 160 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 308 Craghead St., Danville, VA 24541 Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory Martinsville, VA., is serving the Wingfield family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Augusta Parnell Lawson Carter McBryer Wright
Augusta
Parnell Lawson Carter McBryear Wright, age 76 of 407 Brooke Dr., Danv i l l e passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA. She was born May 12, 1939 in Henry County, VA to the late Malcolm Ray Lawson and the late Clara Susan Lawless Lawson. Augusta was predeceased by her first husband Robert F. Carter she then later married Garry Wright who survives of the residence. Mrs. Wright was a member of Central Boulevard Church of God. She loved her children, grandchildren, all her extended family and going to church. In addition to her husband
Garry she is survived by two daughters, LaDonna Carter Wade and Kimberly Carter Bolling and husband Mike all of Danville: a sister, Parthenia Lawson of Mocksville, NC: six grandchildren, Heather Pelz and Husband Brian, Joshua Wade, Michael, John, Adam and Stephen Bolling and wife Allison. The family will receive friends 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at Central Boulevard Church Of God, 235 Hairston St., Danville, VA 24540 with the Rev. John Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, 4755 Woolwine Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171 with Mr. Joshua Wade officiating. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Wright family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Lisa Gail Harris
Lisa Gail Harris, 53, of 597 Childress R o a d , Ringgold, Va. died Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Lynchb u r g General Hospital, Lynchburg, Va. She was born July 15, 1961 in Danville, Va. to the late Zelma Reid Harris and the late Bobby J. Harris. Ms. Harris was a graduate of Danville Christian School in 1979 and was a member of Central Blvd. Church of God where she worked with the Kidz Quake Ministries and was co-director of the Dream Team and Children’s Ministries. She was “Ninnie” to many children and friends. Left to cherish her memory are nephew Daryle Wayne Harris, Jr. and wife Cynthia, niece Shauna H. Adkins and husband Jason, greatnephew, Andrew R. Adkins, sister-in-love Wanda H. Compton, and an uncle, Rev. Arthur Harris and wife Judy, all of Danville. She will also be remembered by a number of special cousins, God-daughters Nikki Spencer, Ashley Spencer and Meredith Spencer, as well as special friends Pam Spencer, Kay Morris, Scott and Wanda Spencer, Sandra Adams, Mike and Joy Bates and Jerry and Dawn Anderson. In addition to her parents, Lisa is predeceased by a sister Donna L. Harris, a brother Daryle Wayne Harris, Sr., paternal grandparents Rev. John C. and Betty Harris and maternal grandparents Olan F. and Clara Reid. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Central Blvd. Church of God, with Rev. John Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville. The family will receive friends at 579 Childress Road, Ringgold, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Kidz
Quake Ministries of Central Blvd. Church of God, 235 Hairston St, Danville, VA 24540. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Harris family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Joel Andrew Marlowe
Joel Andrew Marlowe, 66 of Danville, Va., died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his residence w i t h his loving family at his side. Mr. Marlowe was born August 11, 1948 in the Callands community of Pittsylvania County, Va. to the late Frances Johnston Marlowe and the late Andrew Marlowe. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Holder Marlowe of the residence. Mr. Marlowe graduated from Chatham High School and was a member of County Line Christian Church and a past member of the Moose Lodge, Elk Lodge, Woodmen of the World and Sertoma Club. Prior to his retirement he worked with Piedmont Automotive as the General Manager. He distinguished himself by coaching Mickey Mantle and Connie Mack baseball in the mid-1970’s. After the retirement of Loose Wells, he assumed the position of Commissioner of American Amateur Baseball Congress, representing the State of Virginia. During the 1980’s, Mr. Marlowe was elected to serve as President of Pittsylvania County Youth Baseball and served as East Zone Director for Pony League Baseball until the mid1990’s. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, DeDe Turner of Mebane, NC; Kimberly Jones Cerwonka and husband Nathan of Pampa, TX; Haley Elizabeth Marlowe of the residence; and Andrea Jones of Danville. He is also survived by a sister, Brenda Marlowe Wade of Floyd, Va., two brothers, Gerald Marlowe of Dry Fork, Va. and Wesley Marlowe of Chatham, Va., and a father-in-law, Eugene Holder of Danville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 2500 Westover Drive, Danville, Va. at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 with Minister Hershel Stone and Pastor David Bell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service and at other times at the home of his father-in-law, Eugene Holder, 204 James Road, Oak Hills, Danville, Va. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Marlowe family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Lottie Wingfield Eanes
Lottie Wingfield Eanes, 97, of Kings Grant, Martinsville, VA passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Eanes was born on May 18, 1918 in Franklin County to the late Bessie Davis Wingfield, and Thomas Otis Wingfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Haley Eanes, sisters, Della Barbour, Henrietta Cooper and Fairy Wingfield Reynolds Smith, brothers, Fred Wingfield, Louis Wingfield and Russell Wingfield. Surviving is her sister, Nancy Wingfield of Snow Creek, VA, nephew, David Reynolds and wife Phyllis of Martinsville, VA. Also many other nieces and nephews. Lottie was a member of Clear View Baptist Church. She retired from Tultex after twenty years of service. After retirement she worked at Clear View Wesley Church Day Care. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with Reverend Francis Martin and Reverend Ron Gardner officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kings Grant Fellowship Fund, 350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, VA 24112. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Eanes family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Pastors Joe Kendrick, Chris Williamson and Lawrence Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Chaney Cemetery in Ferrum. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is serving the Chaney family.
Dick Lee White, Jr.
Mr. Dick Lee White, Jr., 55, of Ruffin passed away on Monday morning, June 15, 2015 at his residence. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. White was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on February 24, 1960, a son of Dick Lee White, Sr. and Sally Wrenn White. He was a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Nora Strader White of the home; Malinda Murray of Pelham and Tammy Hundley and husband Douglas of Pelham; his parents, Dick and Sally White of Myrtle Beach, SC; his siblings, Sally Carney and husband Tom of Georgia, Robin Wiley and Beth Huffman, both of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Kathy McKinney and husband Ira of Little River, SC; his five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2015 at Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home and other times at 414 Lovelace Road in Pelham.
Haywood Lee “Hake” Chaney
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”Hake” Chaney, 74, of Bassett, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Patrick County on December 11, 1940 to the late George Chaney and the late Callie Hall Chaney. He was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Hallie Chaney, Doris c. Foley, Christine Dodson, James Dillard Chaney, Harold Chaney, Lacy Chaney and Rosabelle Chaney. Haywood was a former employee of Stanley Furniture, was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed playing and listening to bluegrass music and loved his dog, Jake. He is survived by his special friend and companion of 36 years, Maxine Chaney; two daughters, Janet Lee Chaney Brown and fiancé, Chris Williamson and Hallie Marie Chaney Deane and husband, Michael all of Danville; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Estelle Cannaday of Martinsville; his favorite nephew, Kenny Foley. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 11th from 7 – 9 PM in the Bassett Funeral Service Chapel. A
1. Is the book of Jeremiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who was instructed to eat bread while he lay for 390 days on his side? Moses, Ezekiel, Methuselah, Samson 3. From Matthew 5, what did Jesus tell His disciples they were the salt of? His glory, Mankind, The earth, Conversation 4. In a vision that convinced Peter to share the gospel, what where the creatures let down to earth in? Great sheet, Cloud, Well, Wind 5. Who survived the bite of a viper as described in Acts 28? Paul, Matthew, John the Baptist, Stephen 6. From Genesis 35, who died in giving birth to Benjamin? Anna, Leah, Martha, Rachel ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Ezekiel; 3) The earth; 4) Great sheet; 5) Paul; 6) Rachel Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy. com (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.