Claude S. Shumaker, 74
Dies Thursday
In Bedford

      MARCH 8 - Claude Swanson "Boonie" Shumaker, 74, formerly of Farmville, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 in Bedford.
      He was the son of the late George Malcomb "Ruben" Shumaker and Minnie Ragland Shumaker. He grew up in Red House and moved to Farmville in the late 1960's. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church, Red House.
      He is survived by his wife, Jane Hanger Shumaker of Farmvllle; two sisters. Teen Shumaker Eagle of Farmvllle and Gladys E. Branch of Laurell, MD; four sisters-in-law, Daisy Shumaker of Brookneal, Alice Shumaker, Betty Shumaker and Deborah Hanger Helmick all of Farmville; a host of nieces and nephews and a special friend and caregiver, Susan Spencer of Lynchburg. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Luther, Emmett, George and Arthur Shumaker and three sisters, Isabelle Shumaker Stinson, Ruby Shumaker McKay and Dorothy Shumaker Wood.
      A graveside service was held 11 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Noel Dunkum, 90
Of Chesterfield
Dies Sunday

      CHESTERFIELD, March 8 - Mary Noel Dunkum, 90, of Chesterfield, died Sunday, March 6, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Dunkum.
      She is survived by a son, G. Ronnie Dunkum and his wife, Gwen; a sister, Rebecca Bowles of Nebraska; grandchildren, Kimberly Michelle Dunkum and Krystal Gayle Dunkum and a sister-in-law. Ruby Falls of Farmville.
      Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park.
      The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Funeral Service For
Joseph P. Repas
Set Wednesday

      RICHMOND, March 8 - Joseph P. Repas, of Richmond, died Monday, March 7, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice G. Repas.
      Mr. Repas was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 395 and the Virginia Society of CPAs.
     He is survived by a sister-in-law, Jean Repas of Connecticut; a niece, Jeanne McCarthy; a nephew, Jackie Repas and numerous other family and devoted friends and neighbors.
      Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday at Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Heights.
      The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1415 Perry Street, Richmond, VA or to Spring Creek Baptist Church, Darlington Heights.

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JOHNSON, Mary Elizabeth, 86
of Howardsville

      Died Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Funeral services were held 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dlllwyn, with interment in the church cemetery. Reid's Funeral Home of Dlllwyn.

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Funeral Service For
Breetie 0. Jenkins, 84
Held Sunday

      MARCH 8 - Breetie Overton Jenkins, 84, of Farmvllle, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
      She was born December 31, 1920 in Rice, a daughter of the late James Watson Overton, Sr. and Mary Grace Thompson Overton. She was the wife of the late Wilton Jenkins.
      She is survived by a sister, Grace Overton Tuttle and her husband, Vernon of Farmvllle; her brothers, W. Quinton Over-ton and his wife, Anne of Rocky Mount, Otto Smith Overton and his wife, Mary, Campbell L. "Pee Wee" Overton and his wife, Shirley, and Wyatt Lee Overton and his wife, Linda all of Farmvllle and a sister-in-law, Carolyn H. Overton of Farmvllle. She was preceded In death by three brothers, Floyd M. Myers, James Watson Overton, Jr. and Eugene Edward Overton, Sr.
      A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, with interment to Westvlew Cemetery.

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Mary Lou Watson, 63
Of Farmville
Dies Saturday

      MARCH 8 - Mary Lou Watson, 63, of Farmvllle, died Saturday, March 5, 2005.
      Mrs. Watson was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church and the church choir.
      She is survived by her husband, Frank M. Watson; her children, Cynthia Watson Ott, Tracy Watson Bohorquez both of Farmvllle and Franklin Dean Watson of Williamsburg; three grandchildren, Jeffery Dylan Ott, Elizabeth Lee Watson and Alexis Michelle Watson; three sisters, Eunice Toney, Christine Houston of Richmond and Doris McClish of Ohio; three brothers, Les McCormick of Richmond, Ernest McCormick of Burkeville and John McCormick of Crewe.
      Funeral services were held 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Pisgah Baptist Church, Rice, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Farmvllle or the American Cancer Society.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Edna B. Stimpson, 91
Held Monday

      MARCH 8 - Edna Bryant Stimpson, 91, of Farmvllle, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
      She is survived by her husband, Charles Thomas Stimpson, Sr.; a daughter, Geraldine Stimpson Sanderson and husband, Billy of Farmvllle; a son, Charles Thomas Stimpson, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Farmvllle; four sisters, Bessie Bowling of Cumberland, Effie Anderson of Farmvllle, Nina Ford of Cartersvllle and Amanda Watson of Cumberland; six grandchildren, Carol Anne Seal and husband, Terry, Will Sanderson and wife, Laura, Jason Stimpson and Julie Stimpson all of Farmvllle, Jeff Stimpson and wife, Jennifer of Norfolk, Jennifer Childress and husband, Kenny of Richmond and seven great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Centenary United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
      Remembrances may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1083 Guinea Road, Farmvllle, VA 23901 or the Gideons International, P.O. Box 1186, Dlllwyn, VA 23936.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service
Held Sunday For
Kathryn D. Sydnor, 87

      MARCH 8 - Kathryn Dunnington Sydnor, 87, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 In Farmvllle.
      She was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. J. William Dunnington and the widow of J. Will Sydnor.
      Mrs. Sydnor graduated from Farmville High School and attended Smith College in Washington, DC, where she studied interior design. She was an avid golfer and a collector of southern antiques.
      She is survived by two sons. William Dunnington Sydnor and his wife, Linda of Richmond and William Jennings Sydnor, II of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Kathryn Sheffield Sydnor of Richmond and Nathaniel Terry Sydnor of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Sally Ann Dunnington Whidden of Farmville; three nieces. Dolly Whidden Homer of Lynchburg, Kirby Whidden McElroy of Charlotte, NC and Kathryn Sprye Goebel of China Grove, NC; two nephews, Francis Leigh Orgain of Chesapeake and Walter Clement Sprye of Rocky Mt., NC. She was preceded in death by a son, James Dudley Sydnor and two sisters, Dolly Dunnington Orgain and India Dunnington Sprye.
      Graveside services were held 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Westvlew Cemetery, Farmville.
      Remembrances may be made to the Prince Edward County Rescue Squad, 500 Doswell Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or Johns Memorial Episcopal Church, 400 High Street, Farmville, VA 23901.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 4th March 2005

Pauline Garrett Newton, 92
Of New Canton
Dies February 24

      NEW CANTON, March 2 - Pauline Garrett Newton, 92, of New Canton, passed away Thursday, February. 24, 2005, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
     She was born February 16, 1913, in Buckingham County.
      She is survived by her husband, Revery Earl Newton;
one sister, Virginia White of Richmond; one brother, Floyd Garrett of Dillwyn; seven children, Juanlta Hill and her husband, Robert, of New Canton, Charles Newton of New Canton, Christine Dunivan and her husband, Howard, of Columbia, Peggy Gough and her husband, Larry, of Dillwyn, Barbara Smith and her husband. Jimmy, of New Canton, Dennis Newton and his wife, Karin, of New Canton, Margie Childress and her husband, Abner, of Powhatan; a daughter at heart, Joan Elaine Robertson of Scottsvllle; eight grandchildren; a devoted grandson, Charles (Charlie-Boo) Newton; 10 great-grandchildren;and five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Earl Newton; two sisters and four brothers.
      A private graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Rocky Mount Methodist Church.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Arvonia Rescue Squad or the Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Leslie Blackball, 1215 Lee Street, P.O. Box 801454, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
      Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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POTTAGE, Sally Elliott, 95
of Crewe

      Died Monday, February 28, 2005. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Crewe Baptist Church with interment in Crewe Cemetery. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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TRENT, Joseph (Joe), 67
of Bronx, New York, formerly of Cumberland

      Died Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Midway Baptist Church, Cumberland County, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Rose M. Alley, 88
Mother of Area Resident
Dies Tuesday

      LYNCHBURG, March 3 - Rose Mueller Alley, 88, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005. She was the wife of the late Colonel Stuart Myron Alley.
      Mrs. Alley was born November 12, 1916, In Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Henry Mueller and Rosa Eichenberger Mueller. She taught German and English as a Second Language in several public school systems and participated in many volunteer organizations.
      She is survived by her children, Barbara Sue Wilber of Warrenton, Patricia Rose Townsend of Farmvllle and Robert Henry Alley of California; five grandchildren, Michael Preston Wilber, Jessica Lynn Wilber, Elizabeth Patricia Townsend. Neal Stuart Townsend and Meredith Rose Townsend; and a sister, Bertha Heatley of California.
      A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at College Presbyterian Church, Hampden-Sydney.
      Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com. 

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Published Date: Wednesday 2nd March 2005

Doris H. Gates, 92
Of Rice
Dies Tuesday

      RICE, March 1 - Doris Hughes Gates, 92, of Rice, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005.
      She was born September 13, 1912 in Prince Edward County, the daughter of the late Samuel Morton Hughes and Maye Wilson Hughes.
      Mrs. Gates was a lifelong member of Pisgah Baptist Church of Rice, a devoted pianist and children's choir director of Sharon Baptist Church for most of her life. She was one of the founding members of the Rice Bridge Club. She was a member of the Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of which she was Regent from 1974-1977, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Farmville Woman's Club.
      She is survived by her son, William Hughes Gates and wife, Nancy of Rice; a daughter, Carolyn Gates Martin and husband, Sam of Rice; seven grandchildren, Anne Gates Muccio and husband, Jim of Loveland, Ohio, Susan Gates Murphy and husband, Jim of Dover, New Hampshire, Elizabeth Martin Lydon and husband, Greg of Arlington, Samuel Anthony Martin, III and wife, Amy of Virginia Beach, John Hughes Martin of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, William Henry Martin of Rice and John Aumon Gates, III and wife, Vicky of Midlothian; eight great-grandchildren, Rachel, Sean and Connor Muccio, Seamus and Megan Murphy, Kate Lydon and Zane Brandt Gates and a daughter-in-law, Jo Elam Gates of Midlothian. She was preceded in death by a son, John Aumon Gates, Jr.
      Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pisgah Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
      Remembrances may be made to Pisgah Baptist Church or Sharon Baptist Church.

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MEYER, Mary Anna, 84
of Farmville

      Died Friday, February 25, 2005. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Buckingham County. Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Graveside Service For
Louise C. Herschler, 93
Held Sunday

      MARCH 1 - Louise Crute Herschler, 93, of Farmville, died Friday, February 25, 2005.
      She was born in Farmville and received a nursing degree from the University of Virginia and did post graduate work at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After service for several years as an operating nurse at the Alexandria Hospital, she accepted a position as head nurse at the Plantation Hospital at Waipahu, Hawaii.
      Some years later Mrs. Herschler accepted a position as head of the Red Cross Services in Hawaii. She taught nursing classes and provided on-sight nursing services for volcanic eruptions and tidal waves. She was active in Woman's Clubs and Garden Clubs in Hawaii and Culpeper.
      She is survived by her husband, Louis H. Herschler; two sisters, Helen Ross of Richmond and Virginia Deck of Orange, California; ten nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Crute and David Crute.
      Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Sunday in Westvlew Cemetery, Farmville. The Reverend Michael Browder officiated.
      Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Sunday For
Louise Elvira Morris, 87

      MARCH 1 - Louise Elvira Morris, 87, of Farmville, died Friday, February 25, 2005. She was the widow of Ulyssis B. Morris.
      She is survived by three sons, Monroe Morris and wife. Merle of Topsail Beach, NC, Dr. Wayne Morris and wife, Robin of South Hill and Dr. Glen Morris and wife, Cindy of Portsmouth; two daughters, Bernice "Beezy" Franke and husband, Dr. Walter Franke of Salem and Wanda Conley and husband, Marshall of Hampton; a sister, Adele Bryant of Lynchburg; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Morris, Jason Morris and wife, Jennifer, Jeffrey Morris and wife, Mina, Christian Morris and wife, Vanessa, Kendall Morris and wife. Tori, Cory Morris, Krystin and husband. Andy Mann, Katie B. Faussemagne and husband, Chris, Brian Morris, Ben Morris and wife, Dorothy, Christopher Morris and Shea Conley and ten great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmville Presbyterian Church with interment in Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill.
      Remembrances may be made to Farmville Presbyterian Church, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, Gideon's International or the American Cancer Society.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service
Set Thursday For
Toney Stewart Poulston,  Sr., 47

      MARCH 1 - Toney Stewart Poulston, Sr., 47, of Farmville, died Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Farmville.
      He was born July 23, 1957 In Prince Edward County, a son of Samuel L. Poulston, Sr. of Farmville and the late Rachel Bishop Poulston.
      In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Toney Stewart Poulston, Jr. of Covington; a brother, Samuel L. Poulston, Jr. of Farmville; four sisters, Shirley Jamerson of Buckingham, Ruby McAllister of Charlotte Court House, Joyce Robertson of Green Bay and Debbie Lusk of Cumberland.
      A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Walter Don Casebolt, 51
Of Farmville
Dies Wednesday

      MARCH 1 - Walter Don Casebolt, 51, of Farmville, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in Farmville.
      He was born March 18, 1953 in St. Augustine, Texas, a son of Betty Brown Casebolt and the late John Casebolt.
      Mr. Casebolt was a retired Marine Officer. During his 20 years serving his country, he earned many awards and medals including the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.
      In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Krista Casebolt; a daughter, Nicole Casebolt of Fredericksburg; a son, Zachary Casebolt of Tennessee; sisters, Mary Jo Casebolt of Spotsylvania, Penny Casebolt of Charlottesvllle and Nona Lawson of Tennessee.
      A private memorial service was held at the family residence Thursday evening.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Meherrin SPCA Shelter.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Jesse B. Bryant, 83
Set 11 A.M. Thursday

      CUMBERLAND, March 1 - Jesse B. Bryant, 83, of Cumberland, died Friday, February 25,2005.
      He was born June 12, 1921 in Cumberland, a son of the late C.H. and Minnie Midkiff Bryant.
      Mr. Bryant was a retired farmer.
      He is survived by four brothers, Ray and Claud Bryant, Perry and Billy Terpin and a sister, Bessie Rife.
     A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland County Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 141, Cumberland, VA 23040.

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R. R. McGhee, Sr., 92
Of Pamplin
Dies Monday

      PAMPLIN, March 1 - Robert Rufus McGhee, Sr., 92, of Pamplin, died Monday, February 28, 2005 at Appomattox Health Care Center.
      Born in Bluestone, West Virginia, he was a son of the late John Kelly McGhee and Mattie May Bradley McGhee.
      He is survived by his wife, Clemmie M. McGhee; two sons, John Marvin McGhee of Fries and Robert Rufus McGhee, Jr. of Norfolk; a daughter. Sally Mae McGhee of Norfolk; stepsons, Luther Glenn and Robert Glenn both of Pamplin, Twyman Glenn of Lynchburg; stepdaughters, Janice Dowdy of Pamplin, Rose Crabtree of Utica, KY and Betty Reamer of Keysvllle; two sisters, Mamie M. Padgette and Ann Kelly M. Augustina both of Florida and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
      A funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Mark Niederbrock. Interment service will follow at 2 p.m. In Wood-lawn Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach.
      The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Rt. 4 Box 627, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Walker's Presbyterian Church, Rt. 1 Box 46A, Pamplin, VA 23958.

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