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“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8 ville Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. Michael Wiles. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 7:00-8:30 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 Dept. 1301 Berry Hill Rd Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Lipford family.
Bobby Lee Chattin
Randolph Thompson Wood
Constance Crowson
Constance
Crowson passed away at h o m e from a long illness on July 9th, 2 0 1 5 . Born on May 17, 1 9 3 5 . She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Crowson, one son Ralph Richards from Tucson Az, and one sister June Gentle from Massachetti. She is survived by five sons and three daughters; Gerald Richards of Luzby MD, Susan Geiger of Danville VA, Errol Richards of Maryland, Sandra Pond of Tucson Az, Derald Richards of Tucson Az, Roberta Jones of Tucson Az, and David Crowson of Tennessee. Arrangements will be made to lay her to rest in Tucson Az, the place she loved.
Naomi Lee Gibson
Naomi Lee Gibson, 86, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Roman Eagle Rehab and Healthc a r e Center, where she had been a resident for several years. Ms. Gibson was born on May 25, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, VA, daughter of the late James Harvey Gibson and the late Mattie Rigney Gibson. She spent all of her life in the Pittsylvania County area, where she worked for Woolworth for 32 years. She was a member of the former Piney Forest United Methodist Church. As the last member of her generation she was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. Survivors included several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend Michael Wiles officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main chapel is respectfully serving the Gibson family.
Brady Thomas “Buddy” Gentry
Brady Thomas “ Buddy” Gentry, 51, of 4995 Walter’s Mill Road, Providence, NC passed away at AlamanceCaswell Hospice and Palliative Care Center on July 14, 2015 after two years of declining health. Mr. Gentry was born on October 8, 1963 in Danville, Virginia, son of the late Kenneth James Gentry and the late Pearl Marie Hicks Gentry. He had lived most of his life in the Caswell County area, where he worked for V & J Construction. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gentry is survived by one daughter, Carla Marie Gentry of Jasper, Tennessee, five brothers, Kenneth J. (Jimmy) Gentry, Jr. of Yanceyville, NC, Robert E. (Gene) Gentry & wife Terri of Danville, Va., Melvin Wayne Gentry and wife Gina of Yanceyville, NC, Sammy Young of Yanceyville, NC, and Lawrence (Larry) Young of Providence, NC. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at all other times at 4540 Old Hwy. 86 North, Yanceyville, N.C. 27379. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorials be made to Alamance-Caswell Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Gentry family.
Randolph Thompson Wood, 83, of 112 Cathy Drive died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wood was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on November 4, 1931, a son of the late Samuel Harvey Wood, Jr., and Grace Thompson Wood. Mr. Wood worked for the City of Danville in the Electric Department for 47 years and was a member of Whitmell United Methodist Church. On June 10, 1955, he married Esther Holley Wood, who survives of the residence. Survivors also include a son, Barry Wood, and wife, Rita, of Newnan, GA; a brother, Melvin Wood, of Pittsville, VA; a sister, Barbara W. Wagner, of Washington State; a granddaughter, Ashley Michelle Wood. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM from Highland Burial Park conducted by the Rev. Wayne Moore. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 7:00-8:30 PM at the WrenYeatts Westover Chapel and at the residence at other times. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to Whitmell United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Wood family.
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence, 82, of 219 Greenwich Circle, Danville, Va., died on Thursday, July 16, 2015, after being in declining health for the past several months. Mr. Lawrence was born in the Callands Community of Pittsylvania County on June 19, 1933, a son of the late James Lawrence and Abbie Adkins Lawrence. He had lived all of his life in Pittsylvania County and Danville. Mr. Lawrence had retired from the former Dan River Inc. after 47 years of service. He had worked as a supervisor in the Riverside Division, 8-A Dress. Mr. Lawrence was of the Baptist faith having been a member of Victory Baptist Church. On October 31, 1980, Mr.
Lawrence married Lavonne “Bonnie” Taylor Lawrence who survives of the residence. He is also survived by one daughter, Pam Lawrence of Danville, Va.; two stepsons, the Rev. Clark Crowder and wife, Linda, and Carl Crowder and wife, Bonnie; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Crowder, all of Danville, Va.; two sisters, Kitty Lawrence of Danville, Va., and Linda L. King of Halifax, Va.; two brothers, Leland M. Lawrence, and R. Randolph Lawrence, both of Chatham, Va.; three step grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, Hilton, James Leroy and J.E. Lawrence. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at 3 p.m. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel by the Rev. Clark Crowder. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times they will be at the residence, 219 Greenwich Circle, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Lawrence family.
Wanda Faye Chandler Newcomb
Wanda Faye Chandler Newcomb, 62, of 257 Fox Hollow Drive went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2015 after a decline in health for the past two months. Mrs. Newcomb was born in Caswell County, NC on August 4, 1952, daughter of the late Dewey Otis Chandler, Jr., and Leona Terrell Chandler, who survives. Mrs. Newcomb was a 1970 Graduate of Bartlett Yancey High School, a 1973 Graduate of Averett College, and went on to receive her Masters of Education from the University of Virginia. She was a School Teacher at Stony Mill Elementary School in Pittsylvania County for 38 years – a legacy that lives on in the hundreds of lives she impacted throughout her career. She was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where she was baptized, led Women’s Bible Study and Ministries, and ran the church library. She was also a board member of Transi-
tion Pregnancy Solutions (formerly known as Little Life). Above all, she was an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandma. On July 21, 1973, she married James Linwood Newcomb, Jr., who survives of the residence. Survivors also include two sons, James Linwood Newcomb, III, and wife, Sasha Michelle, of Morrisville, NC; Ryan Christopher Newcomb, and wife, Mary Frances; and grandson, Elijah Christopher, of WinstonSalem NC; brother, Dwight Orlando Chandler and sister, Susan Chandler Newcomb. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by a brother, Dewey Otis Chandler, III. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Woodlawn Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Ronnie Brown. Interment will follow at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church in Yanceyville, NC. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the church and at the residence at other times. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Transition Pregnancy Solutions, 2960 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540.
Kenneth Earl Lipford
Kenneth Earl Lipford, 71, of 946 Meadowview Drive died Friday, July 17, 2015. Mr. Lipford was born in Danville, VA on December 17, 1943 the son of the late Julian Emerson Lipford and Helen Ragsdale Lipford. Mr. Lipford was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and later drove a school bus for Pittsylvania County. He enjoyed working in his yard, NASCAR, Girls Softball, and Youth Basketball. On November 24, 1989 he married, Sheron Wann Lipford, who survives of the residence. Survivors also include two sons, Scott Lipford, and wife, Cayce, of Danville; Scott Budd, of Chatham; six grandchildren, Jennifer Slaughter, Taylor Slaughter, Emily Budd, Rachel Budd, Colby Lipford, and Carter Lipford. In addition to his father he was predeceased by a daughter, Angela Slaughter. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Dan-
Bobby Lee Chattin, 88 of 227 Eastw o o d D r i v e , Danville, VA was born on December 19, 1926 and God smiled. On July 17, 2015, God received Bobby into his Kingdom and Bobby smiled. Mr. Chattin was born in Danville, VA the son of the late Henry Chattin and Stella Hardy Chattin. He had lived all of his life in Danville where he had retired from the former Dan River Mills, Inc. Riverside Division after 46 years of service. He was an active member of Central Blvd. Church of God for over 70 years. Mr. Chattin had served as the church clerk for 25 years and on the Board of Trustees. Bobby was still an active member of the Dan River Retirees Club. He served with U.S. Navy on board the USS Rizze. Bobby had a natural ability to make one feel loved and important. His legacy of calm integrity, faith, family and friends will be remembered by all with whom he shared life. He was a kind and very generous man. On July 19, 1946 Bobby married Myrtle Vernon Chattin who survives of the residence. He is also survived by two sons Kelly Chattin & wife Nancy of Jonesborough, Tenn., Larry Chattin & wife Pat of Danville, VA, three grandchildren Dr. Heather C. Ponce & husband Dr. Jaime Ponce, Spencer Chattin & wife Cara, Grayson Chattin, four great grandchildren Isabel, Ella, Josie & Alex and a special brother-inlaw, Ralph Wall, who Bobby considered the brother he never had, and wife Nancy. He was predeceased by his parents and one son Timothy Douglas Chattin. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. from Central Blvd. Church of God by the Reverend John Meadows. Interment will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Highland Burial Park with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30. p.m. and at other times they will be at the residence 227 Eastwood Drive, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Chattin family.
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Cline Pope Scott
Surrounded by loved ones, Cline Pope Scott, age 76, formally of Danville, VA., and now residing in Newport N e w s , VA, passed away July 18, 2015 at his home. Cline was born August 11, 1937 in Martinsville, VA, son of Joseph Pope Scott and Edna Turner Scott. Cline lost both parents at a young age and was reared by his step-mother, Mae Freeman Scott Ruhland. On September 3, 1960 he married his loving wife, of 54 years, Nancy Greenwood Scott who survives of the home. Also left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Sandra Scott Crawford and son-in-law, Billy Crawford of Glen Allen, VA; son, Gregory Greenwood Scott and daughter-in-law, Suzanne Scott of Newport News, VA; four grandchildren, Scott, Emily and Matthew Crawford, and Stefanie Crawford Lytton, all of Glen Allen, VA. A loving sister, Catherine Scott Price and brother-in-law, Norman Price of Chesterfield, VA. A faithful sister-in-law, Margaret Greenwood Jones of Newnan, GA. Five nieces, Melanie Jones Beaty, Mary Jones Norton, Beverly Price Tunstall, Susan Price Weeks, and Amy Price Pier. Cline was a former member of Woodberry Hills Baptist Church, Danville, serving as Deacon, teacher, youth leader and chaired many committees. Cline was currently a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Danville. Cline lived a godly life, strong in his faith and family. He enjoyed and appreciated his extended Freeman family and spent his adult life meeting his Mother’s Turner family in Rocky Mount, VA and his father’s Scott family in Gaffney, SC. Cline Retired from Bell Atlantic (Verizon) in 1999 after serving 39 years as a Central Office Technician. His co-workers were an important part of his life. As his Alzheimer Disease progressed, his long friend, Doug Massey made it possible for Cline to continue to enjoy the Friday Breakfast Group at “Rubens Too”. Cline cherished his Danville, friends, Cathy Drive neighbors, his Church family, especially the “Open Door” Sunday school class. His move to Newport News was truly “All in God’s Plan”. He was blessed with welcoming neighbors and loving care from his private caregivers and Hospice team. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Danny Davis, the Reverend Lewis Harris and the Reverend Lester Boyd officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 4600 Cox Rd Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Scott family.
William Dudley Poindexter
William Dudley Poindexter Jr., age 87, died on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Poindexter was born on March 08, 1928, in Caswell County, NC, to the late William Dudley Poindexter Sr. and Sally Hodges Poindexter. He worked at Abercrombie Oil Co. for 31 years, and he was of the holiness faith. Mr. Poindexter was a veteran of the United States Navy. He played fiddle for the Rawhide Band and others. Locations include Carolina County in Ruffin, NC, T-Bird on 58 East, Old Virginia Barn Dance and many others. Mr. Poindexter is survived by his wife, Mary L. Moss Poindexter of the residence; daughters, Rebekah Reynolds of Providence, NC and Beth Scearce and husband C. G. of Danville, VA; granddaughters: Christie Allen of Pikeville, KY and Amanda Martin of Providence, NC; grandson, Daniel Scearce of Danville, VA; and sister, Melba Moschler Poindexter. In addition to his parents Mr. Poindexter was predeceased by his son, Timothy Reynolds; brothers: Raleigh Poindexter and James Poindexter; and sisters: Ada Wilson, Inez Williams, and Thelma McGregor. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Swicegood Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Pacifico officiating. Visitation will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Swicegood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Swicegood Funeral Service is respectfully serving the Poindexter family. Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegood-barker. com, www.facebook.com/ swicegoodbarker.
Marvin Jackson Jones, Jr.
Marvin
Jackson Jones, Jr., age 61, of 255 Eastwood D r i v e , Danville, died at his residence on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in Bristol, VA on July 17, 1953, he was the son of the late Marvin J. Jones, Sr., and Betty Bunn Jones. He was married to Linda Huff Jones who predeceased him. Mr. Jones loved fishing and coaching baseball. Mr. Jones is survived by his sons, Joseph Jones (Tina) and James Jones of Danville, Jeremy Jones (Randi) of Blairs, and Martin Norris (Susan), of Irondale, AL. Also, his grandchildren, Michael Jones, Jeremy Jones, Angela Jones, Chase Jones, Justin Jones, Grace Jones, Jasmine Abrams, Jacqueline Burnett, Nicholas Burnett, Sandon Norris, Samantha Norris and Sawyer Norris. Others survivors are his brothers, Richard Jones and John Jones; and his sisters, Nancy Martin and Donna Talley. Memorial services for Mr. Jones will be held at Barker Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 6:00 P. M. with the Rev. Seth Lakey officiating. Barker Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Jones
family. Sign the guest book at www.swicegood-barker. com, or www.facebook. com/swicegoodbarker.
Mildren Arnn Saunders
Mildred
Arnn
Saunders, 93, of 305 P e a c h Street, Chatham, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born December 1, 1921 in Callands, VA, was a daughter of the late Hugh White and Janie Burch Arnn. She was a devout and generous member of Chatham Baptist Church for over 75 years. Mrs. Saunders was predeceased by her husband, the late Woodell Saunders, founder of Saunders Lumber Company; and two brothers, Norman and Bernard Arnn. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Saunders of Walland, Tennessee; two brothers Roland and Landon Arnn; and two sisters Selma Sanders and Margaret Collins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Chatham Baptist Church by the Reverend Dr. Charles Warnock III. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Burial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Selmer June Boggs Baldwin
Selmer June Boggs Baldwin, 89, of 514 River Oak Drive Danville, died Friday, July 17, 2015 at Stratford Health Care Center. She was born on January 5, 1926 in McClure, Va. a daughter of Merida and Alta Boggs. She was married to Roy W. Baldwin on March 17, 1947, who preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Baldwin is survived by one son, Jimmy Neal Boggs and wife Judy of Winchester, Ky., one daughter, Betty Baldwin Yates and husband Ryland of Danville, Va., and one brother, Delbert Boggs and wife Ruby of Clintwood, Va. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the residence 514 River Oak Drive, Danville. Interment will be at a later date in Tennessee. The family request in lieu of flowers, make donations to a charity of your choice.
Carroll Franklin Tate
Carroll Franklin Tate of 1123 Medley Road, Alton, VA, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born in Laura Grove community on January 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Willie Richard Tate, Sr. and Hester Roberts Tate Hall. Mr. Tate retired from section 59 shipping department of Westinghouse, now ABB. He was married to Elizabeth Brandon Tate who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by a brother Willie Richard Tate, Jr., and a son Randy Tate. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Alton, VA. He is survived by his brother, Clyde William Tate, Sr. (Iris H. Tate) of Chatham, one son, Paul F, Tate of South Boston, three nieces, Cynthia Motley, Chatham, Diane Hudson and Patricia Hudson, Danville, one nephew, Clyde Tate, Jr., of Winston Salem, NC, a granddaughter and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. from Calvary United Methodist Church, 2914 Calvary Road, Alton, VA by Rev. Ralph Hawkins. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Townes Funeral Home. Mr. Tate requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Calvary United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Townes Funeral Home, 215 West Main Street, Danville, is serving the Tate family.
Lewis Dewitt “L.D.” Bennett
Lewis Dewitt “L.D.” Bennett, 86, of 1095 Mountain Hill Rd, Ringgold, Va., passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Bennett was born March 20, 1929 in Pittsylvania County to the late Elizabeth and Lester Bennett. He was married to the late Mary Meadows Bennett for 59 years. Mr. Bennett proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Dan River Mills for 40 years in their engineering department and retired from Dewberry & Davis as a draftsman. Mr. Bennett was a member of
Glenwood Baptist Church. Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughter Lisa Bennett Eanes and husband, Micah, of Ringgold, Va.; his sisters: Doris B. Norcutt of Altavista, Va., Lottie Moss and husband, Willie, of Danville, Va., Lucille B. Perkins, of Danville, and Nell B. Slayton, of Richmond, Va.; his brother Otey Bennett of Danville; his grandchildren: Nicole and Cameron Eanes, and his step-grandson, Micah Eanes, Jr. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Bennett was predeceased by his sisters Alma B. Joseph and Janette B. Pruitt, and his brothers Harold Bennett and Bill Bennett. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel with Rev. Jeff Lynch officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park with American Legion Dan River Post 1097 conducting military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the residence. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the Bennett family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Mark Silas Dodd
Mark Silas Dodd, age 57, of 117 Haney C o u r t Danville, Va, passed away –after a three year illness – at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dodd was born in Pittsylvania County to the late Silas and Lois Scearce Dodd. He farmed for twenty years before working at Nestle and was a member of the Young Farmers Club; he enjoyed cooking stews and was known as the “Stew Master.” Mr. Dodd is survived by his sons: Cody Thomas and Mark Anthony Dodd of Dry Fork, four brothers: Martin Dodd of Axton, Va., and Milton, Maynard, and Mastin Dodd all of Dry Fork, Va., two special cousins: Reggie Mills and Sammy Turner of Dry Fork, Va. and numerous other cousins. Mr. Dodd also leaves behind his loyal companion “Precious” and a friend he cooked with, Clyde Allen. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the residence, 117 Haney Court, Dry Fork, Va. A private memorial service
will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorial donations be made to the Kidney Foundation, NKF Virginia 1622 East Parham Rd. Richmond, Va. 23228 http://www.kidneyva.org or to Tunstall Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 575 Danville, VA 24543. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the Dodd family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Linda Carlene Lawson
Linda Carlene Lawson, 71, of 222 Courtland St, Apt. 302, Danville, Va., passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1943 in Danville to Shirlene and Clifton Leonard, who preceded her in death. She was married for 52 years to her loving husband Claude Dean Lawson, who survives. Mrs. Lawson retired from Disston Tools in 1995. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Lawson is survived by her daughter, Tina Hanlon of Dry Fork, Va.; her son Keith Dean Lawson of Blairs, Va.; her brother David Leonard and wife, Joanne, of Danville; and her grandchildren: Dustin Lawson, Joseph Lawson, Allison Lawson, and Corben Hanlon. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Danny Leonard. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 at North Danville Church of Christ with Minister Hershel Stone officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Lawson family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God’s is eternal life in Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
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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
Richard W. “Dick” Haley
various departments. Mrs. Wilson gained her Registered Nursing license through Danville’s The Memorial Hospital. At the beginning of her career, Mrs. Wilson worked as a pediatrician nurse for Dr. Beale. She later transitioned to TMH/DRMC where she worked for thirty-five years which included helping build One-Day Surgery and Pre-Admission Testing. Then, in her off-hours, she volunteered serving the community as a Community Nurse to all who needed her assistance. During her career as a nurse, she prayed over many new-born babies and held the hands of many dying patients. Mrs. Wilson is survived by two daughters; Lois Newton and husband Jimmy of Ringgold, VA and Sally Murray and husband Bill of Danville; a sister Nancy Irby of Danville; a brother Ray Lewis of Alexandria, VA and two grandchildren, Katie Kennedy and husband Jim, and Erin Newton. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother A.D. Lewis, Jr. and a sister Dorothy Davis. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. till 10:45 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, VA 24540 and other times at the residence of Sally and Bill Murray’s home 433 Wyatt Dr. Danville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel with the Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Wilson family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Richard W. “Dick” Haley, 84, of 120 Matthew Circle, Danville died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born September 16, 1930 in Pittsylvania County to the late Pearl Clark Haley and the late Joseph Haley, Sr. Mr. Haley attended Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, and was a member of the Morotock Masonic Lodge No. 210 AF&AM. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans after being wounded in the Korean War while serving in the US Army. He worked for Dibrell Tobacco Co. for 42 years and also volunteered at Danville Regional Medical Center for many years. Mr. Haley is survived by his wife, Mary Carter Haley of the residence; one daughter, Mary Haley Butler and husband, Bill of Efland, NC; one son, Mark C. Haley and wife, Beverly of Farmville, NC; four grandchildren, Adam Butler and fiancée Erika Williams, Dr. Becky Butler and husband Neil Ashton, Lydia Haley Van Sant and husband Larry, and William David East, III and wife Blair; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Haley was preceded in death by one son, Richard W. Haley, Jr., two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel with Dr. Danny Davis officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, with Masonic Rites performed by Morotock Masonic Lodge No. 210 AF&AM. The family will receive friends at the residence. Demetrice The family respectfully requests memorial donations Cockram Davis be made to Mt. Hermon Vol. Demetrice Cockram Davis, Fire Dept., 4268 Franklin age 82 of Tpke, Danville, VA 24540, 6089 Dry or charity of your choice. Fork Road, Norris Funeral Services, Dry Fork, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. VA passed Hermon Chapel, 3995 a w a y Franklin Tpke., Danville is Wednesserving the Haley family. day, July Online condolences may be 15, 2015 at made at www.norrisfuneral. Chatham com. Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 22, 1932 in Woolwine, VA to the late Emmett Cockram and the late Inez Lewis Eva McAlexander Cockram. Wilson Mrs. Davis was married Inez Lewis Wilson, age 83 to the late James William f o r m e r l y Davis. She was a member of Mt. of the Smith River Church H e r m o n of the Brethen. Demetrice C i r c l e , retired from Dupont after D a n v i l l e thirty years of service. went to Mrs. Davis is survived by be with three brothers, Marvis her Lord Cockram and Mary of Mt. and Savior Airy, NC, Dale Cockram W e d n e s - and wife Mary of Bassett, day, July VA and Wilbur Cockram 15, 2015 at Roman Eagle and wife Pam of Woolwine, Memorial Home, Danville. VA also several nieces and She was born February 20, nephews. 1932 in Danville to the late In addition to her parents Averett D. Lewis and Cler- and husband she was predeicsa Smith Lewis. Inez was ceased by a brother Delma married to Robert Wilson Cockram. who preceded her in death. The family will receive She was a member of Mt. friends 2:00 p.m. till 3:00 Hermon Baptist Church p.m., Saturday, July 18, where she was a lifetime 2015 prior to the service at member of the Ruth Martin Norris Funeral Services, Sunday School Class. Inez Inc., Mt. Hermon Chapel, was employed by Danville 3995 Franklin Turnpike, Regional Medical Center Danville, VA 24540. where she was director of Funeral services will be held
3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. Mt. Hermon Chapel with the Rev. Leo Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville, VA. The family request that in lieu of Flowers memorials be sent to the charity of your choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Davis family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Ralph Hastings
Ralph Hastings, 88, formerly of 219 Brentwood D r i v e , Danville died Saturday, July 18, 2015 while a resident of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Danville. He was born January 29, 1927 in Pittsylvania County to the late Susie Dalton Hastings and the late Robert T. Hastings. Mr. Hastings was married to Ida Mae Shelton Hastings, who predeceased him in January 2014. He attended Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he taught Sunday School, served as an usher and Sunday School Superintendent and was a former deacon. He also helped work with the Boy Scouts. He had worked for Virginia Carolina Tools as a tool distributor and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre and was one of the first to land on the island of Japan. Mr. Hastings is survived by his two daughters, Susan H. Pritchett and husband Drake Pritchett, Jr. of Danville and Wanda H. Durham and husband Danny Durham of Burlington, NC; two sons, Ralph Eugene Hastings and wife Debra of Danville and Stephen B. Hastings and wife Vickie of Dry Fork, Va., and a brother, Ray Hastings of Blairs, VA. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Debra Jean Hall, Michelle Blake, Stephen B. Hastings, Jr. Lindsay M. Cookson, Justin Hastings and Ryan Durham, and two great-grandchildren, Jordan Land and Sarah Grace Hastings. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hastings was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Stevens and a brother, Robert T. Hastings. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dry Fork, Va., with Rev. Mike Hearp and Rev. Roger Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery where military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post 1097 and U.S. Navy Honor Guards. The family will receive friends at Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dry Fork, Va. from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Monday evening, July 20, 2015, and at other times at the residence of his daughter Susan Pritchett at 140 Fenton Place, Danville, Va. The family respectfully requests memorial donations
be made to Chatham Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 365, Chatham, Va. 24531 or the Danville Lifesaving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, Va. 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Hastings family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Carla Lorraine Jones
Carla Lorraine Jones, 31, of 746 East Stokes St., Danville, VA, died, Thursday July 9, 2015, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Born June 23, 1984 in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Carl Davis and Lisa Jones Pittrell, both of Danville, VA. In addition to her parents, survivors include a devoted aunt, Nancy Lipscomb of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 1 PM from Bibleway Cathedral with Apostle Lawrence G. Campbell officiating. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.
Clarence O’Kelly Jeffreys
Clarence OKelly Jeffreys, 83, of 521 Freeze Rd., Danville, VA, died, Friday, July 10, 2015 at Duke Hospice Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, NC. Born September 6, 1931 in Milton, NC, he was the son of the late Essic and Maggie Phelps Jeffreys. He was married to the late Magnolia Irby Jeffreys. He was a veteran of the United States Army. The family will receive friends at the residence. Survivors include two sons, Rodney K. Jeffreys of Blackstone, VA and Ricky O. Jeffreys of Goochland, VA; three grandchildren; one sister, Kate Hope of Durham, NC and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 12:00 Noon from Macedonia A.M.E. Church, Milton, NC with Rev. Kelvin Royster officiating. Interment with full military rites by American Legion Post 29 will follow in Highland Burial Park. Family visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 6-7 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Jeffreys family.
Misty Sherie Hernandez
Misty Sherie Hernandez, 35, of 247 Ingram R o a d , Danville, VA died Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Norfolk, VA. Born September 14, 1979 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of John Taylor and Sheryl Matthews Smith. In addition to her parents, survivors include one daughter, Madison Taylor; two sons, Joseph Taylor and Charlie Willie Taylor; one half-sister, Jenny Lyn Minter and one brother, Justin Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Hernandez family.
Theodore Roosevelt Neal
Theodore Roosevelt Neal, 71, of 515 T h i r d Street, Danville, Virginia died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born June 20, 1944, in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Robert L. Neal and the late Mable Smith Neal. He was married to the late Maggie Jennings Neal. The family will receive friends at the residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include two daughters, Suzette Neal and Gladys Macklin, both of Danville, VA; three sons, Eric Dabney, Larry Younger and James “Jay” Jennings, all of Danville, VA; one sister, Geraldine Neal-Pannell of Danville, VA; one brother, Sherman Neal of Danville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one son, Theodore R. Neal, Jr.; one sister, Barbara LeeReeves and one brother, Billy Gene Smith. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Evening Light Cathedral with Bishop Fred B. Kidd officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park with full military rites by American Legion Post 29. Family visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 from 6PM to 8PM at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Neal family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Carrie Lee Davis
Carrie Lee Davis, 84, of 824 Stokes St., Danville, VA, died, Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born August 30, 1930 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee Davis, Sr. and the late Annie Mae Douglas Davis. She was married to the late James Adolph Davis. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Baynes of Danville, VA and Carolyn Lewis (Vincent) of Washington, DC; one son, Ronnie Davis of Danville, VA; two sisters, Mary Ferguson of Danville, VA and Lovenia Wilson of Washington, DC and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 1 PM from Bennett Memorial Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Hairston, Jr. officiating. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Davis family.
Joseph Junior Johnson
Joseph Junior Johnson, 53, of 1213 N. Main St., Danville, VA, died, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born June 18, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie Johnson and Leola Martin Covington, who survives. In addition to his mother of Danville, VA, survivors include two daughters, Katillia Johnson and Janae Johnson, both of Danville, VA; two sons, Joseph Bethel of Danville, VA and JaQuantiez Connor of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Jada Bethel, T’mya Coleman, Corieona Johnson and Xyheir Johnson; four sisters, Kathy Johnson, Betty Brandon, Ola Johnson and Angennette Dixon all of Danville, VA; four brothers, Johnnie Martin and Ronnie Martin both of Danville, VA, Stevie Johnson of Charlottesville, VA and Robert Johnson of Richmond, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Katillia Johnson at 267 Ferry Road Apt. 22, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 1 PM from Trueway Deliverance Church. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Johnson family.
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Margaret Hairston Thomas
Margaret Hairston Thomas, 77, of 2821 Westover Drive, Danville, VA died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born May 6, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Peter Willie Hairston and the late Indiana Muse Hairston. She was married to John Thomas, Sr., who survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include seven daughters, Lillie Mae Tinsley and Margurite Tinsley, both of Axton, VA, Mary Ann Strange, Elizabeth Thomas and Debra Strange, all of Danville, VA, Geneviene Thomas of Cascade, VA and Annie Faye Thomas of Greensboro, NC; one son, John William Thomas, Jr. of Yanceyville, NC; three sisters, Anna Fountain of Cascade, VA, Mary Price of Danville, VA and Ruby Hampton of Eden, NC; one brother, Robert Hairston of Cascade, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one sister, Mae Belle Tucker and six brothers, Rex Hairston, Green Hairston, Peter Jr. Hairston, Clarence Hairston, Jack Hairston and Sam Hairston. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Thomas family.
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1. Is the book of Zechariah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Numbers 21:6, what repulsive creatures bit the Israelites in the wilderness? Scorpions, Fiery serpents, Vipers, Ravens 3. Before the Tower of Babel, how many languages were in the world? 1, 2, 3, 4 4. From Matthew 7:7, Jesus said that we should seek, knock and ... ? Adorn, Ask, Try, Inspire 5. What book’s last verse is, “Remember me, O my God, for good”? Genesis, Matthew, Nehemiah, Hebrews 6. How old was Adam when he died? 930, 130, 430, 930
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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 Email comments to: 2knowhim@cbc-web.org
“What If?” The guidance found in the Bible does not work. Not because it is flawed, but because it is no longer even known. Society seems to have latched on to exactly two words from the Bible, “judge not,” and appears fairly oblivious to everything else within its pages. That is a shame, because the counsel of Scripture actually does work when it is known and applied. And that brings my mind to an intriguing question: what if everyone knew about and applied the actual words of Scripture?
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Jesse Nesmith, Jr.
Jesse Nesmith, Jr., 60, of 123 Barrett St., Danville, VA, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC. Born October 7, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Jesse Nesmith, Sr. and Letha Marie Ingram Nesmith, who survives. He was married to Edie Wallace, who survives. In addition to his mother, of Danville, VA and his wife, survivors include two sons, Hassan Wallace and Saladine Wallace both of Bronx, NY; four sisters, Gina Nesmith, Sabrina Nesmith, Monique Nesmith and Latifah King all of Danville, VA; four brothers, Anthony Nesmith, Shahid Nesmith, Abdulla Nesmith and Ameer Nesmith all of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by one brother, Tommy Moreland. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Nesmith family.
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New Testament, Jesus included, preached against sin. Jesus told a woman involved in sexual sin to “sin no more.” What if nations, especially Imagine how clean and right our society could ours, were forced to live be if preachers stopped within their means by behaving as celebrities a country full of people and instead started crying demanding adherence aloud against sin again. to sound Scriptural principles of money What if every Christian management, such as having to live on a budget started obeying Psalm 101:3, “I will set no wicked rather than on credit? Jesus said in Luke 14:28- thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them 30 “For which of you, intending to build a tower, that turn aside; it shall sitteth not down first, and not cleave to me.” What if counteth the cost, whether they turned off every filthy he have sufficient to finish commercial and refused What if, for instance, to shop at business who it? Lest haply, after he every time someone is hath laid the foundation, use them? What if they offended over a flag or and is not able to finish it, ceased to look at any form a symbol or a mascot or all that behold it begin to of pornography? What some unintentional slight, mock him, Saying, This if they refused to allow we taught and applied impurity in their heart man began to build, and the words of Psalm through the eye gate? was not able to finish.” 119:165, “Great peace How much more power of have they which love thy God would be upon us! If people of every creed law: and nothing shall and color and political offend them.” Can you And what if every party refused to ever imagine the blessing of a Christian started living as elect anyone who ran society that is no longer if he believes that Jesus a nation on credit, professionally offended at imagine the fiscally sound actually could come back almost everything? today? He told us in country we would have to leave our children and John 14:3 “And if I go and What if each and every prepare a place for you, grandchildren. time a white who is racist I will come again, and against blacks or a black receive you unto myself; What if every preacher who is racist against that where I am, there ye suddenly remembered whites had people of may be also.” How “Christ that one of his jobs is to their own color quoting like” would do as God commanded the words of Acts 10:34Isaiah in Isaiah 58:1, “Cry 35 to them, “God is no Christians actually be if aloud, spare not, lift up respecter of persons: they lived every day with thy voice like a trumpet, but in every nation he the realization that it and shew my people that feareth him, and could be today? their transgression, and worketh righteousness, is the house of Jacob their accepted with him.” Can sins.” Every preacher you imagine how quickly in the Bible, Old or racism would go away if people used the words of Scripture to confront racists of their own color?
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