Obituaries 58 Archive

   CREWE, June 27 - Thomas R. "T. R." Hamilton Jr., 77, of Crewe, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at his home.
   Mr. Hamilton was a retired dairyman and attended Ward's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Smith Hamilton.
   He is survived by his wife, Mozelle Hamilton; two sons, Wren and wife, Pam Hamilton and Paul Hamilton all of Crewe; one daughter, Cindy and husband, Ronald Hurley of Minnesota; one grandchild, Casey Hurley; three brothers, John F. Hamilton and James W. Hamilton both of Burkeville and Alexander Hamilton of Midlothian and one sister, Kathleen Jackson of Richmond.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Ward's Chapel United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Nottoway County Emergency Squad.
   Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, was in charge of arrangements.

   ARVONIA, June 22 - Joseph P. (Sonny) Johnson, 74, of Arvonia, passed away Wednesday June 21, 2006 at his home.
   He was born March 12, 1932 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Goode W. Johnson and Louise Martin Johnson. He was preceded in death by a son, James (Bubs) Johnson and a brother, Robert L. Johnson.
   He is survived by his wife, Peggy M. Johnson; two daughters, Emily L. Johnson of Richmond and Annette Johnson of Fork Union; a granddaughter, Chelsey D. Shifflett; brothers, Maynard K. Johnson, Marvin Johnson and Lewis G. Johnson; two nieces and three nephews.
   Private graveside services will be held Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckingham County Rescue Squad, P. 0. Box 444, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

   JUNE 20 - Stanley Dale Eggleston, 52, of Farmville, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 in MCV Hospital, Richmond.
   He was born August 28, 1953, a son of Ruth Eggleston of Farmville and the late Minor B. Eggleston Sr.
   Affectionately called "Crawley" by his brothers, he was a light hearted, spirited person, always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved to sing and touched many through his songs. Also, a talented carpenter, he carried on his father's cabinet shop business. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a devoted member of JPA Praise Singers.
   In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Bessie; two sons, Karon and Kenya (Crystal Wise); his sister, Carolyn (John) of Amelia; three brothers. Carl (Barbara) of Farmville, Timmy (Gwen) of Meherrin and Michael (Sheila) of Powhatan: one grandson, Julius and one granddaughter, due in July; a host of aunts (one special, Barbara Ann Eggleston of Stafford), uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Raekwon Tyreek Eggleston.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Farmville, with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Amelia.
   Public viewing will begin Wednesday at 12 noon from the Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, in The Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment of Farmville. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m.

   BUCKINGHAM, June 20 - Estelle Coleman Sholar Goodrich, 79, of Buckingham, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at her home.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, John Goodrich and her former husband. Jack L. Sholar, her parents, Joe and Alma Coleman and brother, Garland Coleman.
   She is survived by her daughter, Neda Sholar Dobyns; two grandchildren, Cameron S. Dobyns and Megan B. Dobyns of Lynchburg; a sister, Margie Edwards of Richmond; three brothers, Lawrence Coleman of Richmond, Don Coleman of Appomattox and Joe Coleman of Martinsville; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of wonderful friends.
   A graveside service was held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Family Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Toga Volunteer Fire Department or the Buckingham County Rescue Squad.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dlllwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

R. B. Shillcutt, 95
Retired Detective
Dies Monday

   PROSPECT, June 13 - Rupert Beverly Shillcutt, 95, of Prospect, passed away Monday, June 12,2006.
    He was a Railroad detective for many years.
   Mr. Shillcutt is predeceased by his wife, Ethel Staples Shillcutt. He is survived by a daughter, Beverly Ann Shillcutt Kennon of Richmond; a son, William Edgar Shillcutt of Fayetteville, NC; four grandchildren, Gordon Aubrey Kennon of Prospect, Janice Lowry of Richmond, Larry Wayne Kennon of Florida, and Amanda Shillcutt of Fayetteville, NC; six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren .
   The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Shorter Funeral Home.
   The Pamplin Masonic Lodge will hold a memorial service Thursday morning prior to the funeral services.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Shorter Funeral Home with interment at 2 p.m. in the Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg.
   Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Richard P. Saxon. 48
Former Buckingham
Resident, Dies

   BUCKINGHAM, June 13 - Richard P. "Dick" Saxon, 48, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Buckingham, died Saturday, June 10,2006.
   He is survived by his mother, Helen P. Saxon; wife, Lori Saxon and her son, Steven MacMillan. He was preceded in death by his father, W. Edward Saxon. He is also survived by a twin sister, Martha N. Martin and husband, Randy; brothers, W. E. Saxon Jr. and wife, Angela and Robert H. Saxon: nine nieces and nephews. He is also survived by an aunt, Mary Win! Saxon of Matthews, NC, and uncle, W. Edward Pence of Haymarket.
   A memorial service will be held at Maysville Presbyterian Church, Buckingham CH, on Wednesday, June 14, at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the church's building fund or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
   Dunkum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Alice Lightfoot, 85
Of New Canton
Buried Sunday

   NEW CANTON, June 13 - Alice Hurt Lightfoot, 85, of New Canton, died Friday, June 9, 2006.
   She was born August 11, 1920 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Charlie Hurt Sr. and Eva Frame Hurt. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Luther Green and Clyde Lightfoot: brother, Floyd T. Hurt and two sons, Leroy and Bob Green,
   She is survived by a daughter, Linda Christian and husband, Dwight; son, A. C. Lightfoot and wife, Becky; two stepsons, Burnelle Lightfoot and wife, Ann, and Aubrey Lightfoot, all of New Canton; two brothers, James S. Hurt of Richmond and Charlie L. Hurt of Chesapeake; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; devoted caregiver Vickie Davis; devoted friend. Pearl Woodson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
   Graveside services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Arvonia United Methodist Church Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Arvonia United Methodist Church.

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Lucille M. Patterson 81
Of Buckingham
Dies Saturday

   BUCKINGHAM, June 13 - Lucille Margaret Patterson, 81, of Bridge Road, Buckingham, died Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Southside Community Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Patterson, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
   Born in Everett, MA, November 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Pasquele and Anna Bernardi.
   Mrs. Patterson worked for 15 years at Pino's Italian Restaurant, Dillwyn.
   She is survived by two daughters, Diana L. Weesner and her husband, Dan, and Charlene May, all of Buckingham; a sister, Angle Coveluzzi, of Cape Coral, FL; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
   A graveside service was held 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, in St. James Cemetery, Falls Church.
   Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.robinsonfuneral.com

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J. L. Slayton, 77
Brother Of Local
Residents, Dies

   Jerry Leonard Slayton, 77, of Sutherland, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2006 after 14 years of declining health.
   He was the son of the late J. . Leonard and Annie May Aaron Slayton, and was born in Callands. Mr. Slayton was predeceased in death by a son, Charles L. Slayton; three brothers, Clarence J. Slayton, Eldrldge C. Slayton, and Bernard A. Slayton; a stepbrother, Lester Boyer and two stepsisters, Catherine B. Parker and Mabel B. Walton; and his stepmother, Odelle H. Slayton.
   Mr. Slayton was retired from Allied-Signal Corp. (Honeywell) as a mechanic after 25 years of service. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, where he served as an elder and was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. At the present time, he was a member of the Dinwiddie Lodge #136.
   Survivors are his wife, Joyce Ann C. Slayton, of over 51 years; a son, Robert A. Slayton; a daughter, Cheryl A. Slayton; one sister, Peggy S. Owens; three brothers, Russell 0. Slayton and Billy C. Slayton, of Farmville, and F. Carl Slayton of Bluffton, S.C.; one grandchild, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews and many loving friends.
   The funeral service was held Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, with Dr. Louis Williams officiating with burial at 4 p.m. in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Farmville.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Third Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, or a charity of your choice.

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Published Date: Friday 9th June 2006

Died Monday, June 5, 2006. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

   HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, June 6-Harry William Baldwin, 87, of Hampden-Sydney, departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2006.
   He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Zula Mae Baldwin;
four children. Harry W. Baldwin Jr. and wife, Rose of Chesterfield, Thomas Larry Baldwin and wife, Susan of Boydton, Sharon Mullineaux and husband, Robert of Chesterfield and Gloria B. Ferguson and husband, Sammy of Farmville; six grandchildren, Tammy, Georgia, Daniel, Mark, Courtney and Casey; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Abigail and Riley and one sister, Hazel Power of Richmond.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. In the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice organization of your choice.

   WISCONSIN, June 6 - Lorraine A. Hollatz, 84, formerly of Rozellville, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Lighthouse Eldercare in Marshfield.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at Grace Lutheran Church in the Town of Green Valley, Marathon County. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
   The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rembs/Kundinger Funeral Home in Marshfield and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
   Mrs. Hollatz was born on May 21, 1922 in the Town of Green Valley, Marathon County to George E. and Sarah M. (Streigel) Olson.
   She is survived by four sons, Wayne (Penny) Hollatz of Stratford, WI, Dennis (special friend Lyla Peloquin) Hollatz of Auburndale, WI, Thomas Hollatz and David Hollatz, both of Stratford, WI; two daughters, Karen (Ed) Beining of Sheboygan Falls, WI and June (Ron) Ottelien of Stratford; 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, a son, Keith, a brother Harry Olson and a granddaughter, Lori Hollatz and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
   Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

   MEHERRIN, June 6 - Robert L. "Bob" Hutchens, 72, of Meherrin, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at McGuire's VA Hospital in Richmond.
   He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Shanaberger Hutchens: three daughters, Barbara Sherwood of Reidsville, NC, Cheryl L. Witt of Farmville and Lisa A. Mason of Meherrin; a son, David M. Mason of Appomattox: two special cousins, Catherine Hutchens and Carrie Lee Ferguson of Reidsville, NC; nine grandchildren and four-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe, stepmother, Josephine and two sons, Ricky E. Mason and Charles E. McMillian.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville. Burial followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   BUCKINGHAM CO., June 6 - Milton (Hooten) Huddleston, 72, of Buckingham County, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006, at his home.
   He was the son of Ola Trent Huddleston of Buckingham County and the late J. Morton Huddleston.
   In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dimple Stout Huddleston; a daughter, Pamela H. Witt and husband, Timothy W. Witt Sr. of Cumberland; a son, James Milton Huddleston Jr. and wife, Brenda C. of New Canton; four sisters, Delores H. Puett of Powhatan, Zanie H. Jamerson, Mary H. Butler and Sue H. Maxey all of Dillwyn; two brothers, Morton Huddleston of Cumberland and Joe G. Huddleston of Dillwyn.
   A funeral service was held Sunday at Salem United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Military Rites.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

   CUMBERLAND, June 6 -Anna Kate Hauser Smith, 92, of Cumberland and most recently Holly Manor Nursing Home, died Friday, June 2, 2006.
   She was the daughter of Seaton Alexander and Martha May Hauser and was born in East Bend, North Carolina on April 12, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband, Overton in 2003.
   A few years after her father's death, she at age 11 and her mother moved from Dewitt to join the family of Gray, her mother's twin and her uncle and Leathie Stimpson and their sons in Cumberland. She graduated from John Randolph High School and attended Longwood College for one year. She then moved to Washington, DC and graduated from Garfield Hospital School of Nursing in 1935. She married Overton H. Smith from Guinea in Cumberland and they lived in Washington, DC and University Park, Maryland for 32 years before returning to Cumberland in 1968. She was a part-time nurse at Southside Community Hospital until she retired in the 1980s.
   She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Womack and husband, Elbert of Cumberland and Nancy Williamson of Ashland; a son, Thomas Smith and wife, Suzanne of Yarmouth. Maine; five grandchildren, John Williamson, Anne-Marie Breedin, Christy Hanks, Robert Womack and Matthew Smith; two great-grandchildren, Coty Hanks and Madalynn Brown.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home with interment in Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cumberland.
   Remembrances may be made to the John Randolph Community Center or the Farmville Presbyterian Church.

   PORTSMOUTH, June 1 - Howard John Albrecht Jr., 76, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2006.
   He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary Albrecht and Wanda of New Canton.
   Funeral services were held May 29 at the Greenlawn Memorial Mausoleum.
   Arrangements by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Portsmouth, was In charge of arrangements.
   Local announcement by Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

   JUNE 1 - Dorothy S. Hicks, formerly of Richmond, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Prince Edward County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Earle Hicks.
   Mrs. Hicks was born in Prince Edward County on August 23, 1911. She was preceded in death by brothers, Letcher, Howard, Dick and Averette Simpson Sr., all of Prospect, and J.D. Simpson of Farmville: sisters, Ora, Hattie, Nannie and Aeufie Simpson of Prospect, Georgie Schultz of Prospect, Lucille Neathawk of Roanoke and Lena Cosby of Newport News. Mrs. Hicks was the last surviving of the 13 children of the late Willie and Pocahontas Simpson.
   Mrs. Hicks worked for Liggett Myers Tobacco Company of Richmond from 1934 to 1971 and the City of Richmond from 1971 to 1977. She was an active member of the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, Richmond.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull Street Road.
   A funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, 4401 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond. Interment to follow in Riverview Cemetery.