| Published Date: Friday 3rd March 2006 |
Annie L. Woodruff, 89
Of Farmville
Dies Wednesday
MARCH 2 - Annie L. Woodruff, 89, of
Farmville, formerly of the Jackson Heights area, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006.
She was born in Farmville on July 20, 1916, the daughter of the
late James M. and Nannie Flippin Woodruff.
Miss Woodruff was a retired employee of Roses Department Store and
Baldwin Department Store. She was a graduate of College High School in
Farmville.
She is survived by four nephews, James Smith, Robert Smith, Donald
Smith and William Smith. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patty W. Smith
and Infant brother, James M. Woodruff Jr.
The family will receive friends at Farmville Baptist Church on
Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev.
Michael Cheuk officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of
arrangements.
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Funeral Service
Set Saturday For
Ernest Lee Godsey, 90
DILLWYN, March 2 - Ernest Lee Godsey, 90,
of Dillwyn, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006.
He was the son of the late John R. and Alberta Taylor Godsey and
the widower of Louise Taylor Godsey.
He is survived by two sons, Norah Godsey and his wife, Shiree of
Maryland and Billy Godsey of Dillwyn; a sister, Lou Brownlee of Dillwyn; a
brother,. Wilbur "Billy" Godsey of Dillwyn; a daughter-in-law, Elinor Godsey of
Farmville; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist
Church, Dillwyn, with Interment in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Buckingham County Rescue Squad.
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Clifton E. Hamlett, 79
Brother of Local
Resident, Dies
MARTINSVILLE, March 2 - Clifton E.
Hamlett, 79, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Memorial
Hospital, Martinsville.
He was a son of the late Jesse W. Hamlett and Minnie Dodd Hamlett.
Mr. Hamlett was a member of Turning Point Baptist Church and served
in the United States Marine Corp during World War II.
He is survived by a brother, Marion Hamlett of Darlington Heights:
two sisters, Elizabeth H. Biggs of Ridgeway and Gertrude H. Slayton of
Lynchburg. He was preceded In death by two sisters. Grace H. Holley and Alese H.
Estepp and one brother, Aubrey Hamlett Sr.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Mill
Creek Baptist Church, Henry, with the Rev. Tom Wilson and the Rev. Tom Teems
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) at
Community Funeral Service Chapel, Ridgeway.
Memorials may be made to Turning Point Baptist Church, PO Box 956,
Collinsville, VA 24078.
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Pastor Wyatt Venable, 68
Of Pamplin
Dies Thursday
PAMPLIN, March 2 - Pastor Wyatt Thomas
Venable Sr., 68, of Pamplin, died Thursday, February 23, 2006 at his home after
an extended illness.
He was born September 28, 1937 in Charlotte County, to the late
Emmanuel and Nannie Louise Venable.
Pastor Venable attended and graduated from Liberty University Bible
Institute and South-side Community College. He served as Pastor at New Store,
Hickory Grove, Chestnut Grove, and Mt. Moriah Baptist Churches. He also served
as interim Pastor at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He was currently serving as
the Assistant Pastor at Peaceful Grove Baptist. He served as president of the
United Minister's Conference of Pamplin and Vicinity for 21 years. He was a
member of the Farmville Minister's Conference. He co-founded Faith In Action of
Pamplin. Pastor Venable also served as Southside Community Hospital Chaplain and
Hospice member. He was instrumental in establishing the DARE program at Prince
Edward Middle School.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Minerva Allen
Venable; two daughters, Connie (Steve) Smith of Roanoke and Clarice (Anthony)
Ellison of Gloucester; one son, Wyatt (Geraldine) Venable Jr. of Richmond; three
brothers, James Venable of Roanoke, Pastor William (Florine) Venable of Nathalie
and Anthony Haskins of Pamplin; a devoted Godmother, Lessie Thompson;
Goddaughter, Patricia Carter and Godson, Woodrow Haskins Jr.; five
sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-law; 11 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; five aunts; three uncles; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends and devoted caregivers, Henry and Theresa Home.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at White Oak Grove
Baptist Church, Phenix, with interment in the church cemetery.
Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment was in charge of
arrangements.
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Funeral Service For
Mabel Nunnally, 88
Held February 24
RICE, March 2 - Mabel E. Nunnally, of
Rice, died Sunday, February 19, 2006.
She was born June 2, 1917 In Prince Edward County, to the late
George G. and Callie B. Marshall.
Mrs. Nunnally was educated In the public schools of Prince Edward
County and Edgemere, Maryland. She was the former church clerk of the High Rock
Baptist Church of Rice and served in that position for 26 years.
She was employed by the Prince Edward County School System as an
assistant cook for 23 years. She retired from the school system in 1988.
She is survived by her children, Shirley (Vincent) Earley of
Keysville, Vance (Annie) Nunnally, Robert (Mary) Nunnally, Roy Nunnally, Charles
(Vivian) Nunnally, Melvin (Mattie) Nunnally of Rice; her sister. Evangelist
Callie M. Jenklns of Catonsville, Maryland; ten grandchildren, Robert Jr.,
Carolyn, LaTreasa, Angela, Keita, Sharrod, Katrita, Darryl, Christopher, Lakara
and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace
H. Nunnally and a grandson, Kevin Nunnally.
A funeral service was held 1 p.m. Friday at High Rock Baptist
Church of Rice, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
The Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment assisted the family
with arrangements.
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Funeral Service For
Lewis G. Trent, 59
Set Thursday
CUMBERLAND, Feb. 28 -Deacon Lewis Garfield
Trent, 59, of Cumberland, died Saturday, February 25, 2006 in Farmville.
He is survived by his mother, Lucy C. Trent; a daughter, Jacqueline
Cheryl Trent; six grandchildren; one brother, Richard C. Trent; two sisters,
Nora L. Jones and Loretha T. Thomas (Jeta); three half brothers; three uncles;
two aunts; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem
Baptist Church, Cumberland, with the Rev. Donald Trent officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building
Fund.
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Published Date: Wednesday 1st March 2006
Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Doris Marie Seaver, 63
FEBRUARY 28 - Doris Marie Seaver, 63, of
Farmville, died Thursday, February 23, 2006.
She was born in High Point, NC, a daughter of the late Andrew P.
and Lyndon L. Taylor of Hopewell.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Seaver; three
daughters, Melissa S. White of Cumberland, Diane S. Whaley and husband, Robert
E. of Chesterfield and Nancy S. Bryant and husband, Dwayne of Buckingham; four
sisters, Frances Fulton, Mary Brown and Viva Merry all of Prince George County
and Sarah Dailey of Colonial Heights; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jacob and
Matthew Bryant, Ashley and Cody White, Ian Shifflett, Lauren and Luke Whaley.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at Historic Merchants Hope
Episcopal Church, Hopewell, with interment in Merchants Hope Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Johns Memorial Episcopal Church,
Farmville or St. Johns Episcopal Church, Hopewell.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth H. Proffitt, 75
Of Powhatan
Dies Friday
POWHATAN, Feb. 28 - Elizabeth Hamby
Proffitt, 75, of Powhatan, died Friday, February 24, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Issac Hamby
Sr., a daughter, Linda Sue Hamby and a grandson, Scott Hamby.
She is survived by her husband, John H. Proffitt; three sons,
Thomas I. Hamby Jr. and wife, Julia, Michael W. Hamby and wife, Brenda and Gary
L. Hamby and wife, Susan; grandchildren, Penny H. Patton and husband, Charles,
Linda H. Palmore and husband, Andy, M. Clint Hamby, Jennifer C. Hamby, Chelsea
C, Hamby and Ethan T. Hamby; two great-grandchildren; three stepchildren,
Shirley P. Elliott and husband, Mike, Larry W. Proffitt and wife, Brenda and
Evelyn P. Barden and husband, Rick; four step-grandchildren, Jonathan Henry,
Jennifer Henry, Samantha Proffitt and Phillip Barden; two sisters, Eunice H.
Gunter and husband. Bob and Nora H. Thompson.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Dunkum Funeral
Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Bethel Church of the Brethren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Church of the Brethren
Cemetery Fund.
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Nathlie N. Duty, 72
Of Dillwyn
Dies Saturday
DILLWYN, Feb. 28 - Nathlie N. Duty, 72, of
Dillwyn, died Saturday, February 25, 2006.
She was the daughter of the late Robert R. Nuckoles and Alma Wright
Nuckoles and was preceded in death by her first husband, DeWitt Eutsler, a
brother and a sister.
Mrs. Duty was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School in 1950 and
the King Daughters Nursing School.
She is survived by her husband. Ray L. Duty; two sisters, Mrs.
Johnny (Juanlta) Chandler of Stuarts Draft and Mrs. Dennis (Doris) Riley of
Staunton; a brother. Randy Nuckoles of Hadensville; four stepsons, Billy Eutsler
of Newport News, Eddie Eutsler of Verona, Homer Eutsler of Staunton and Elmer
Eutsler of Staunton.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunkum
Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Duty Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 9
p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel United Methodist
Church Building Fund or Buckingham County Fire and Rescue Squad.
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Funeral Service For
Irene N. Collins, 84
Set 2 P.M. Thursday
CUMBERLAND, Feb. 28 - Irene Norman
Collins, 84, of Cumberland, died Saturday, February 25, 2006.
She was born March 20, 1921, the daughter of the late William
Thomas Norman and Annie Atkins Norman. She was the widow of Robert James
Collins.
She is survived by two sons. Aubrey J. Collins of Radcliff.
Kentucky and Harold W. Collins of Cumberland; a sister, Letty N. Scott of
Cumberland; three brothers, Tom Norman of Goochland, Guy Norman of Farmville and
Ernest Norman of Amelia; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dunkum Funeral
Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Rescue Squad.
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Funeral Service
Held Monday for
Agnes W. Carroll, 85
BUCKINGHAM, Feb. 28 - Agnes Wootton
Carroll, 85, of Buckingham, died Friday, February 24, 2006.
She was born January 17, 1921 in Buckingham County, a daughter of
the late Edward Hill Wootton and Mary Branch Wootton. She was the widow of
Jessie J. Carroll and was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
She is survived by seven daughters, Lucille Moniuszko of
Buckingham, Dons Davis and husband, Harold of Dillwyn, Betty Snead and husband,
Ben of Charlottesville, Faye Taylor and husband, Ron of Glenmore, Sue Bryant of
Buckingham, Sandra Shumaker and husband, Garnett of Keysvllle and Vicki Wiseman
and husband, Tim of Buckingham; one son, Jesse Edward Carroll and wife, Phyllis
of Buckingham; two sisters, Sadie Carroll and Gertrue Carroll both of
Buckingham; two special nephews, Reese Carroll and Winston Carroll both of
Buckingham; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Dunkum Funeral
Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont
or Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church.
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Funeral Service
Set Wednesday For
Beulah Norton, 86
CREWE, Feb. 28 - Beulah Christine Elliott
Norton, 86, of Crewe, died Monday, February 27,2006.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Edward
Norton and a grandson, Mark Norton.
She is survived by six sons, Edward, Roger, Wayne and Glenn Norton
all of Crewe, Ronnie Norton of Courtland and Gary Norton of Union City, TN; four
daughters, Frances Hamlett of Powhatan, Shirley Pearson of Warsaw, Emily
Henderson of Richmond, TX and Faye Cawthorne of Appomattox; two sisters,
Garnette Nash and Hazel Bagley both of Kenbrldge; 22 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Burkeville
Baptist Church with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.
Donations may be made to the Nottoway or Prince Edward Rescue Squad
or the Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund.
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Published Date: Friday 24th February 2006
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Obituary
of
Effie Webster
Reed
It is with deepest sorrow that Effie
Reed (nee Webster) of Willingboro, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, PA
departed this earthly life on February 1, 2006 at Virtua Memorial
Hospital, Mount Holly, NJ. She departed us at the age of 75.
Effie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie Webster of
Farmville, VA. She lived and worked most of her adult life in
Philadelphia, PA. Effie retired from Mellon Bank after many wonderful
years of service. After failing health, she moved to Willingboro, NJ in
2001.
Her loving husband, Charles Reed and beloved son, Gregory, preceded
Effie in death. She leaves behind to cherish her memory one sister,
Arline W. Brown, Camden, NJ; one brother, Claudius C. Webster; one
sister-in-law, Doris E. Webster, Willingboro, NJ; a special niece,
Charlene Welton, Black-wood, NJ, many nieces, nephews, brothers &
sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. Also left behind to cherish
her memory Ethel Fisher, Farmville, VA; Marcel (Oscar) Pratt; Juanita
Lloyd and Lula Crossen, from Philadelphia, PA.
The family will truly miss her loving smile and deep-hearted laugh.
We rejoice that she is with her heavenly father. |
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Obituary
of
Pauline Yancey Jones
Pauline Yancey Jones, 83, of Arvonia,
passed away on Friday, February 17, 2006 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in
Charlottesville.
She is survived by her loving husband, T. Lester Jones, and a host
of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Raleigh Thomas Kendall. She was the daughter of William Thomas
Yancey and Elizabeth Christian Yancey.
Pauline led an active life in the community. She was a member of
the local Daughters of the Revolution. She had a distinguished career as
a Title I Instructional assistant teacher at Gold Hill Elementary School
for over fifteen years, she worked with her longtime friend, Mrs. Marie
Johnson on this project.
She was very active in the community. She spearheaded the
construction of the John H. Cocke Memorial Bridge, she used her position
in the community and the Buckingham County School system to be an
advocate for countless youth and underprivileged families.
Though Pauline never had children of her own, she was mother to so
many of the children in the school system and the community. She was one
of the first to realize the strength in integrating the school and
community as a whole.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February
22 at Bethel Baptist Church in Palmyra. The Reverend Buddy Woodson will
officiate. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Interment will be at 11 a.m., Thursday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Cemetery.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Buckingham Rescue
Squad or Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund.
Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of the arrangements. |
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CRAWFORD. James Leroy
of Rice
Died Monday, February 20, 2006. Funeral
services were held 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Minor B. Eggleston Chapel,
Farmville, with interment in the Ross Family Cemetery, Rice. Carl U. Eggleston
Funeral Establishment.
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NUNNALLY, Mabel, 88
of Rice
Died Sunday, February 19, 2006. Funeral
services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, with
interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.
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Funeral Service For
Beatrice E. Davis, 86
Set 1 P.M. Sunday
FEBRUARY 23 - Beatrice Ellis Davis, 86, of
Farmville, formerly of the Tidewater area, died Tuesday, February 22, 2006 in
Farmville.
She was born in Suffolk on September 26, 1919, a daughter of the
late Irvin and Helen Bradshaw Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Louis G. Davis.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Covington and husband,
William of Rice and Shirley Ayers and husband, James R. Ayers, III of Moneta; a
sister, Margree Staub of Norfolk;four grandchildren, Matthew Covington of Rice,
Rob Ayers of Bethesda, MA, Randy Ayers of Raleigh, NC and Kathy Lorens of Rocky
Mount, NC and eight great-grandchildren, twins, Maria and Jamie Ayers of
Bethesda, MD, Hudson and Cory of Raleigh, NC, Daniel, Andrew, Nathalie and Katie
Lorens of Rocky Mount, NC.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 1 p.m.
until time of service. A graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk.
Remembrances may be made to Southslde Community Hospital, 800 Oak
Street, Farmville, VA 23901.
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E. D. Brown, 80
Of Cumberland
Dies Tuesday
CUMBERLAND, Feb. 23 - Eddie Douglas Brown,
80, of Cumberland, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 in Farmville.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Lillie Alma Brown; a son, James
Brown; two daughters, Lela Robinson and Sandra Evans Woodley; nine
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers. Earl, Russell (Comoria)
and Carl Brown (Doris); two daughters-in-law, Cecelia and Christine Brown; a
son-in-law, Phillip Woodley; four brothers-in-law. Warren, Levy, Jacob and
Joseph Langhorne; nieces, great-nieces, great-great-nieces, nephews, one
devoted, Kenny Brown, great-nephews; great-great-nephews and cousins and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Rocky Mount
Baptist Church, Cumberland with the Rev. Larry E. Smith, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland.
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Mrs. D. A. Pamepinto, 83
Cumberland County
Native, Dies
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 23 - Dorothy Allen
Pamepinto, of Washington, DC, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
Mrs. Pamepinto, whose family history dates back to 1608 in
Jamestown, was born and raised in Cumberland County. She graduated from Longwood
College in 1939 and taught school for several years before moving to Washington,
DC. She moved to Ormond Beach, Florida in 1977 with her husband, Charles, and
returned to live In Washington in 2003.
She was a member of the Society of F.B.I. Alumni, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Cumberland County Historical Society and the First United
Methodist Church of Ormond Beach, having served on its altar guild for many
years.
Her husband, Charles, passed away August 5, 2001 after nearly 50
years of marriage.
Survivors include a son, Peter A. of Nanjemoy, MD; a daughter,
Sharon Light and son-in-law, Paul Light of Bethesda, MD; a brother, Vernon Allen
of Roanoke; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Antioch United
Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Ann's infant and Maternity
Home, Washington, DC.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of
arrangements.
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DONAHUE. Julia, 86
of Burlington, New Jersey
Died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at her
son. Harry Donahue's home in Farmville. Funeral services will be held in
Burlington, NJ on Saturday. Local announcement by Shorter Funeral Home,
Farmville.
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