K. J. Barton, 58
Of Farmville
Dies Sunday

   MAY 4 - Kenneth Joseph Barton, 58, of Farmville, died Sunday, May 2, 2004.
   He was born September 7, 1945 in New York, a son of William and Ethel Schroeder Barton.
   Mr. Barton was a teacher at Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
   He is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann Potts Barton; two daughters, Kyle B. Vatalaro of Queens, NY and Amanda Barton of Long Island, NY; a son, Christopher Barton of Farmville and a brother, William Barton of New York.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, followed by a Wake service at 7:30 p.m. interment will be private.
   Remembrances may be made to the Meals on Wheels or the Madeline House.

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Margaret A. Talbott, 62
Of Dillwyn
Dies Tuesday

   DILLWYN, April 29 - Margaret Agee Talbott, 62, of Dillwyn, died Tuesday, April 27, 2004. She was the widow of Stokley Talbott.
   She is survived by her daughters, Sue Taylor Shifflett and husband. Ray of Chester, Ruby Taylor Call and husband, David of Dillwyn and Wanda Michelle (Missy) Talbott of Dillwyn; five grandchildren, Rebecca Ashby and Ferrin Christine Shifflett of Chester, Christopher Wayne, Stephen Lee and Julie Suzanne Call all of Dillwyn; three sisters, Doris Bulheller of Richmond, Shirley Godsey of Dillwyn and Jerrie Shumaker of Maryland: brothers, Bobby Agee, Jeff Agee and Charles Agee all of Richmond and lots more nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Willie Agee and brothers, Marshall Moss, Tommy (Tubby) Agee and Roger Agee. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Dunkum  Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Family Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckingham Rescue Squad, PO Box 444, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

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Graveside Service For
J. A. "Buck" Sharpe, 77
Set 3 P.M. Friday

   ARVONIA, April 29 - James Alex "Buck" Sharpe, 77, of Arvonia, died Wednesday, April 28,2004.
   He is survived by his wife, Jean Toney Sharpe; two sons, Wayne Sharpe and his wife, Brenda of Powhatan and Michael Sharpe and his wife, Linda of Arvonia; two sisters, Marie Barker of New Canton and Gladys Wharam of Arvonia; a brother, William Howard Sharpe, Jr., of Georgia and a granddaughter, Ashley Sharpe.
    Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Friday in Arvon Baptist Church Cemetery, Arvonia.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Mamie G. Hodges, 91
Set 11 A.M. Thursday

   APRIL 27 - Mamie Gibson Hodges, 91, of Farmville, died Monday, April 26, 2004 In Blackstone.
   She was born November 16, 1912 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late John R. and Roberta Jackson Gibson. She was the widow of Moss D. Hodges.
   She is survived by her sons, David L. Hodges of Colonial Heights and John Deward Hodges of Port Aransas, Texas;
her sister, Josephine Nelson of Charlotte Court House; four grandchildren, David Hodges, Jr., Eric Hodges, Chris Hodges and Cheryl Fortier: six great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
   A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Baptist Church, c/o Dianne Gates, Treasurer, 10293 Green Bay Road, Rice, VA 23966.

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Graveside Service
Held Monday For
Annie L. Morris, 99

   APRIL 27 - Annie L. Gaines Morris, 99, of Farmvllle, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 In Farmvllle.
   She was born April 14, 2004 in Greenfield, near Charlotte Court House in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late John Carter and Mary E. Williams Gaines. She was the widow of Grayson Branch Morris.
   Mrs. Morris did her teacher training at Longwood (Farmvllle State Teachers' College), taught at Red Oak and Vincent's school in Charlotte County. After her marriage in 1929 they resided in Baltimore, MD, Norfolk and finally in Richmond while her husband worked for Southern States Cooperative. She was a master gardener and flower show Judge. She founded the Willard Park Garden Club in Norfolk and was an early member of the Monument Hills Garden Club in Richmond. She had lived in Farmville, first at Brookview Lodge and the Holly Manor since 1989.
   She is survived by her sister, Jane G. Cotman; her son, Grayson B. Morris, Jr. and his wife, Margaret; her daughter, Mary Lou Wolsey and her husband, Wayne; four grandchildren, Pam M. Krzeski and her husband, Kevin, David G. Morris, Carole L. Pankow and her husband, Todd and Roger W. Wolsey and his wife, Shandra and five great-grandchildren, Jessica and Sean Krzeski, Kendra and Evan Pankow and Andrew Wolsey and several nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William C. Gaines and John C. Gaines, Jr. and sisters, Susie Holloway, Elizabeth Pollok and Florence R. Gaines.
   A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Monday in Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Madisonville.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church in Richmond, the Centenary United Methodist Church in Madisonville or to a charity of your choice,
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret M. Pead, 82
Charlotte County
Native, Dies Friday

   HOPEWELL, April 27 - Margaret Mitchell Pead, 82, of Hopewell, died Friday, April 23, 2004.
   She was a native of Charlotte County, born the daughter of the late Eddie and Amanda Mitchell.
   Mrs. Pead was a retired Lab Technician from Stone Container, formerly Continental Can, and a longtime member of Woodlawn Baptist Church.
   She is survived by five children, Anne Libron and husband, John, Gloria Watkins and husband, Charlie, Merle Pead and wife, Anita, Betty Sue Angle and husband, Terry, Eddie Pead and wife, Elizabeth; ten grandchildren, Christopher Ervin, Mitzi, Mindy and Cameron Watkins, Noelle and Dustin Pead. Chad and Teri Blair Angle. Michael and Daniel Pead; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Johnson and one brother, Hugh Mitchell. She was preceded in death by a grandson, William Howard Ervin, III.
   A funeral service was held today (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church with Ken Hendricks officiating. interment followed in Bermuda Memorial Park.
   J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 

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KOZIOL John, 89,

of Crewe,

   Died Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Crewe, with interment in Blendon Cemetery. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe,

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Robert E. Abington, 72
Retired Machinist
Dies Friday

   APRIL 27 - Robert E. Abington, 72, of Farmvllle, died Friday, April 23,2004.
  He was born April 15, 1932 In Missouri, a son of the late Oliver Butler and Manilla Middieton Abington.
   Mr. Abington served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran. He was a retired machinist from Phillip Morris, Inc.
   He is survived by his wife, Mary Abington; two daughters, Donna Hensley and her husband, Jerry and Geneva John-son and her husband, Jimmie; grandsons, Lee Hensley and Keith Johnson; brother, Ramon Abington; sister, Marion Abington and a host of other relatives and many caring and loving friends.
   A funeral service was held today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. in Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Stokley D. Talbott, 69
Of Dillwyn
Dies Sunday
 

   DILLWYN, April 27 - Stokley D. Talbott, 69, of Dlllwyn, died Sunday, April 25,2004.
   Mr. Talbott retired as a truck driver from Kyanite Mining Corp after 23 years and still continued to do what he loved best, drive trucks. He was employed by Carl A. Norman Trucking of Dlllwyn.
   He Is survived by his wife, Margaret Agee Talbott; daughters, Wanda Michelle (Missy) Talbott of Dillwyn and Brenda T. Cole of Gladys; son, Lewis Talbott of Gretna; stepdaughters, Sue Taylor Shifflett of Chesterfield and Ruby Taylor Call of Dlllwyn; grandchildren, Thomas Alien Cole of Gladys, Rebecca and Ferrin Shifflett of Chesterfield, Christopher, Stephen and Julie Call of Dlllwyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scott Thomas Talbott and Ida Booth Talbott; brothers, Frank, Thomas and Jake Lee Talbott and a sister, Virginia Clay.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Family Cemetery.
 

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Funeral Service
Set Saturday for
Phyllis C. McGall, 61

   April 22 - Phyllis Clifton McGall, 61, died at her home in Farmvllle on Thursday, April 22, 2004. She was preceded in death by her father, Vester M. Clifton.
   Mrs. McGall was born in Pamplln and graduated from Appomattox High School In 1961. After living in Sparta, NC for 12 years, she moved to Farmvllle and worked at South-side Community Hospital for 18 years as supervisor of the Business Office.
   She is survived by her husband, James G. McGall, Sr.; her mother, Louise McCormick of Appomattox; a daughter, Sharon Henry Miller and husband, David of Richmond; two sons, Michael Henry and wife, Brenda of N. Wilkesboro, NC and Chris Henry of Richmond; five grandchildren, Ashley, Amy, Samantha and Nathan Miller all of Richmond and Savanah Henry of N. Wilkesboro, NC; two brothers, Bobby Clifton and wife. Kitty and Tony Clifton and wife, Joyce both of Appomattox; three stepchildren, James G. McGall, Jr. and wife, Birgit of California, Joni M. Atkins and Jeffrey A. McGall both of Richmond; step grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Westvlew Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial donations may be made to the Oncology Department at Southslde Community Hospital.
 

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Robert Benart, 78
Brick Mason
Dies Wednesday

   DILLWYN, April 22 - Robert H. Benart, 78, a brick mason, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at UVA Hospital.
   He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 5, 1925.
Mr. Benart was very proud of his band. Spears Mountain Band and his Central VA Chimney Liner business.
   He is survived by his wife, Doris Alien Benart; three daughters, Kimberlee and husband, Peter Sagay of Las Vegas, NV, Tane Potter and husband, Bob of Ladysmith and Misty Coles and husband, Mike of Concord; one son, Robby Benart and wife, Jane of Charlottesvllle; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Janice Turner and husband, Roy of Wingina; three stepsons, Rickie Allen and wife, Robin, Danny Allen and wife, Annette all of Dillwyn and Dennis Allen and wife, Debbie of Cumberland; 15 step grandchildren; four great-step grandchildren and one brother, Donald Benart of Yucapa, CA.
   Graveside services will be held 12 noon Saturday in Rocky Mount Church Cemetery, Dillwyn. Family and friends will meet after the service in the church recreation building for lunch and fellowship.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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CARR, Richardio, A., Sr.,51,
of Crewe,

Died Sunday, April 18, 2004. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Crewe, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.
 

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ANDERSON, Theodore Roosevelt, 77
of Burkeville,

Died Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church of Burkeville, with interment in the Hicks Family Cemetery, Rice. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmvllle.

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Lonnie E. Hix, 42
Of Pamplin
Dies April 7

   PAMPLIN, April 22 - Lonnie E. Hix, 42, of Pamplin, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004.
   He was born in Appomattox County on July 13, 1961, a son of Robert J. and Ella M. Hix.
   Mr. Hix was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Hixburg and was employed by Thompson Trucking Company.
   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Laverne Hix; sons, Tyree and Cedric Watts; sisters, Delores Hix-Johnson (Ed) of Appomattox, Darlene Hix of Mary Ester, FL and Genessa Hix-Jackson of Appomattox and a brother, Robert E. Hix of Pamplin.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday, April 12, at Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church, Spout Spring.
   Bland-Reld Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Funeral Service For
Morton Allen, Jr.
Held Tuesday

   PROSPECT, April 22 - Morton Allen, Jr., died Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at Southslde Community Hospital.
   He was born June 14, 1948 to Morton Allen, Sr. and Erma Ruth Allen.
   Mr. Allen was a member of Sulphur Spring Baptist Church.
   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Nannie Allen; three daughters, Debra Jones, Lanay (Donald) Walker and Danyel (Barry) Bowles; two sons, Carl (Matilda) Scott and Warren Hendericks; mother-in-law, Annie Scott; three sisters, Jackie (Ernest) Washington, Fannie (Devan) Honyghen and Linda (Joe) Lyles; two brothers, the Reverend James (Clyde) Allen and Larry Allen; four uncles;two aunts; ten grandchildren;host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends and a very special uncle, Walter Allen.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Graveside Service
Held Monday For
Audrey L. Rawlings, 75

   APRIL 20 - Audrey Lee Rawlings, 75, of Farmville, died Thursday April 15. 2004 in Farmville.
   She was born July 15, 1928 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Rodney E. and Quida Hall Hudgins. She was a dedicated homemaker.
   She is survived by her husband of almost 47 years, Frank Rawlings; her children. Warren Trivett, Jr. of Chatham, Rodney Trivett of Black Mountain, NC, Robert Trivett of Oxford, NC, Penny Lowe of Danville, Frank Trivett of Fredericksburg, Christopher Rawlings, Sr. of Oxford, NC and Debora Quesenberry of Squire, WV; 22 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
   A graveside service was held 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 20 Interstate Corporate Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502-4006.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Lula Annette Glenn, 91
Of Prospect
Dies Friday

   PROSPECT, April 20 - Lula Annette Forbes Glenn, 91, of Prospect, died Friday, April 16, 2004 in Prospect.
   She was born April 17, 1912 In Cumberland County, a daughter of the late John Brooks and Ila Lee Agee Forbes. She was the widow of Henry Hopklns Glenn.
   Mrs. Glenn was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church.
   She is survived by her daughters, Tola Glenn Morgan and LaNette Glenn Coleman both of Prospect; her five grandchildren, Mary Annette Morgan Dunn and her husband. Jimmy of Stony Creek, Rob Morgan, Jr. of Richmond, Jimmy Coleman and his wife, Monica, Phyllis Coleman Mason and her husband. Al and Rosa Coleman Thomas and her husband. Darin all of Prospect; five great grandchildren, Cody and Samantha Dunn, Megan and Joel Thomas and Brooke Coleman; one sister-in-law, Jennie Glenn Webb of Farmville; many cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lynwood Agee Forbes.
   A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday at Prospect United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church, Prospect Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of your choice.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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NAGLE, Frances Ann Hudgins, 84
of Dillwyn,

   Died Thursday, April 15, 2004. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn

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Funeral Service
Held Monday
For "Jackie" Yeatts, 47

   APRIL 20 - Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sue Yeatts, 47, of Farmvllle, died Friday, April 16. 2004.
   She was born May 1, 1956, a daughter of the late Whitman Ryland Yeatts and Betty Jean Weaver Yeatts.
   She worked as a computer analyst at Longwood University.
   She is survived by an aunt, Sandra Y. Clarke of Richmond, two uncles. Henry T. Weaver and his wife, Doris of Farmville and Charles F. Weaver and his wife, Helen, of Green Bay; three half-brothers, Michael Yeatts, Gale Yeatts and James Yeatts all of Richmond and a half-sister, Valerie Cooper of Richmond.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Farmvllle Baptist Church with interment in Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Green Bay.
   Remembrances may be made to the Oncology Department at Southside Community Hospital or to Farmvllle Baptist Church.
  Doyne-Burger-Davis was in charge of arrangements.
 

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'Ted" Hodges, 71
Retired Tobacconist
Dies Sunday

   APRIL 20 - Elisha Edward "Ted" Hodges, Jr., of Farmvllle, died Sunday, April 18, 2004 at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond.
   He was born in Halifax County, December 20, 1932 and was 71 years of age. He was the son of the late Elisha Edward Hodges and Helen Palmer Hodges.
   Mr. Hodges was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Boston, former member of Farmvllle Rotary Club and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity of Wake Forest College. He attended Wake Forest and the University of Richmond. He retired after 49 years as a tobacconist, first with J.P. Taylor Tobacco Company, then with Universal Leaf Tobacco Company. He served in Argentina, Venezuela and Europe. He was president of Dunnington Beach Tobacco Company in Farmvllle from 1974 to 1996.
   He is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Hodges; two daughters, Terri H. Holt and husband, Teddy of South Boston and Sharon H. Gray of Charlotte, NC; one son, Elisha Edward Teddy" Hodges and wife, Sarah of Farmvllle and five grandchildren, Emily Grey Holt and Edward Tyler Holt both of South Boston, Richard Edward Gray of Chapel Hill, NC, Elizabeth Redd Hodges and Kyle Perkins Hodges of Farmvllle.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel, South Boston, with the Rev. Doug Martin conducting the service. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
   For memorials, please consider the Patrick Henry Boys Home, PO Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528 or the Make A Wish Foundation.
 

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