Julian Graham Fowlkes Sr.

Julian G. Fowlkes, 81
Of Burkeville
Dies November 29

   BURKEVILLE, Dec. 4 – Julian Graham Fowlkes Sr., 81, of Burkeville, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his home. He was born September 27, 1926 to the late James H. and Mabel E. Fowlkes.
   He was a rural letter carrier in Burkeville, Kenbridge, and Crewe, retiring in 1989 after 44 years of faithful service. He was a member of Burkeville Baptist Church where he served as deacon, for 46 years as church clerk, and numerous other capacities in the church. He was past vice-mayor of Burkeville and served on the Town Council for ten (10) years, chairman of Piedmont Planning District and member for twenty (20) years, past member and chairman of Nottoway Economic Development Commission, a member of Burkeville Ruritan Club, and a member of VFW Post #9815 in Crewe. He served in the U.S. Army 88th Division Army of Occupation, in Italy, following WW II. He was always interested in all sports and a strong supporter of VA Tech.
   Mr. Fowlkes is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Shirley; three sons and one daughter, Edwin N. Fowlkes of Tazewell; Judith F. Rice (Keith) of Clinton, TN; J. Graham Fowlkes Jr. (Suzanne) of Evington; and James Alan Fowlkes of Chesterfield; grandchildren, J. Hollis Rice of Clinton, TN, Nancy M. Fowlkes of Bluefield, and Meghan E. Fowlkes of Evington; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James W. (Charlean), Eugene L., and Robert E. (Jean) Fowlkes, all of Burkeville; and several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 2, at the Burkeville Baptist Church, Burkeville, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rice.
   The family suggest memorial donations be made to Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Church Financial Secretary, P.O. Box 325, Burkeville, VA 23922; Burkeville Fire Department and First Responder, Burkeville; or to the charity of your choice.
   Arrangements by the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Thomas "Cully" Dalton, 76
Dies November 29
In Virginia Beach

   VIRGINIA BEACH, Dec. 4 — Thomas Cullen Dalton, “Cully”, 75, was born November 26, 1932, in Richmond, and died November 29, 2007. He was one of the children of Dorothy Grizzard and Rufus Edwin Dalton Jr.; was predeceased by one sister, Nancy Lee.
   He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Rev. Elinor Ritchie Dalton; a son, John Ritchie Dalton and wife and granddaughters, Parker, and Hayden; a sister, Jean Dalton Coggins and her husband, of Cary, NC; a brother, Rufus Ed-ward Dalton, and a former sister-in-law, Charlyne Murphy Dalton; nieces and nephews, several cousins, and a host of friends.
   He was born in Richmond, grew up in Portsmouth, where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. While there was a Co-captain of the basket-ball and football teams. He earned a BA from the University of Richmond, where he was on the basketball team; a MEd at William and Mary; and EdD at the University of Virginia.
   He was basketball coach at Churchland HS, principal at Deep Creek Elementary and Great Bridge High Schools. Later on he was Administrative Assistant to the president of Longwood College for 13 years.
   Mr. Dalton was a Mason, a member of Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity, and the “No Name Sports Club” in Portsmouth. He also belonged to Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School Superintendent for several years. Enjoying life, educating young people, and college sports were his main passions !
   Please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, or your favorite charity in his memory.
   A funeral service was conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ted David and the Rev. Arthur Wolz officiating. The burial followed in Princess Anne Memorial Park.
   Condolences may be offered to the family at;
www.holloman-brown.com
   Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, served the family.

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Graveside Service
Held Sunday For
Edith W. Shepherd, 78

   NEW CANTON, Dec. 4 – Edith Windisch Shepherd, 78, of New Canton, died Friday, November 30, 2007 at her home.
She was born Sept. 7, 1929 in Austria, the daughter of the late Karl Huber and Margarete Windisch Huber. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. “Shep” Shepherd Jr.
   She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, homemaker and volunteer, having assisted with the Buckingham County Youth League.
   She is survived by a son, Richard L. “Lee” Shepherd III and wife, Vickie of New Canton; five daughters, Susie Trinkle and husband, R.L. of New Canton, Margaret Whaley and husband, Ernie of Cumberland, Rosie Butler and husband, Ernest of Scottsville, Ruby Massie and husband, Sam of Gloucester, and Sherry S. Ragland and husband, Kenneth “Brute” of Buckingham; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
   Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, at Fork Union Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. James D. Radford officiating.
   Memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite #2, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
   Sheridan Funeral Home, Kents Store, was in charge of arrangements.

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Virginia Sharpe, 78
Of New Canton
Dies November 29

   NEW CANTON, Dec. 4 – Virginia Mae Harris Sharpe, 78, of New Canton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2007. She was born April 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Charlie and Edna Mae Harris.
   Mrs. Sharpe is survived by two daughters, Edna S. Smith and Alice Faye Bell and husband, Dana; two sons, Paul Harris Sr. and Walter G. Sharpe and fiancé, Emma Smith, all of New Canton; one brother, Luther “Sonny” Harris Sr. and wife, Nancy of Cumberland; three nieces, Bonnie Harris of Cumberland, Cynthia Hall of Lynchburg, and Theresa King of Appomattox; one nephew, Luther “Bubba” Harris Jr. of Cumberland; 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
   Mrs. Sharpe was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Paula E. Harris; a daughter-in-law, Gracie T. Harris; and the love of her life, her husband of 63 years, Walter Minnis Sharpe.
   Funeral services were held Sunday, December 2, at Buckingham Baptist Church, New Canton, with the Rev. Richard Long officiating.
   Colbert Funeral Home, Bremo Bluff, was in charge of arrangements.

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Sarah Eldred Terry, 59
Of Farmville, passed away
Saturday, December 1

   DECEMBER 4 — Sarah Eldred Terry, 59, of Farmville passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1948 in Charlottesville, the daughter of Everett F. and Margaret Belchee Eldred of Radford. She was the wife of William Parker Terry Jr.
   Mrs. Terry was a graduate of Averett College where she later worked as an Admissions Counselor, and became acting Director of Admissions at the College. She then worked at the Fashion Post, and with the Chamber of Commerce in Farmville and finally as a Congressional Aid to Congressman Virgil Goode, managing his Fifth District office in Farmville. She was a member of the Averett Board of Trustees, the Longwood University Board of Visitors, the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Secretary for the State Board of Corrections, Chair of the Republican Unit of Prince Edward County, a member of the board of the Trans-Dominion Express, the Wilson Leadership Board at Hampden-Sydney College, she organized the Unity Walk in Farmville, was co-author of the Virginia Uninsured Medical Catastrophe Fund, and a member of the R. R. Moton Museum Board of Directors.
   Mrs. Terry was a longtime member of Farmville Baptist Church, an avid hiker and loved the outdoors and animals. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all her special friends.
   She is survived by her parents, Everett F. and Margaret Belchee Eldred of Radford, her husband, William Parker Terry Jr. of Farmville; her son, William Parker Terry III of Farmville and her brother, William Eldred of Richmond.
   A funeral service was held Monday, December 3 at Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to the Farmville Baptist Church, Southside Family YMCA or the Virginia Uninsured Medical Catastrophe Fund.
   The address for the uninsured medical catastrophe fund is: Uninsured Medical Catastrophe Fund, Department of Medical Assistance—Fiscal Unit, 600 East Broad St. Suite 1300, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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Callie J. Jones, 99
Of Dillwyn
Dies December 2

   DILLWYN, Dec. 4 – Callie Jamerson Jones, 99, of Dillwyn, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. She was born February 8, 1908, the daughter of the late John Daniel Jamerson and Martha Roberta Harris Jamerson and widow of Grover Cleveland Jones.
   A funeral service was held Tuesday (today) at Dillwyn First Baptist Church with interment in Buckingham Baptist Church Cemetery, Gold Hill.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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James “Shug” Bowman,75
Of Rice
Dies December 1

   RICE, Dec. 4 – James David “Shug” Bowman, 75, of Rice, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Ferguson Bowman.
   He is survived by his son, David A. Bowman and wife, Janet of Rice; two grandchildren, Melissa Renee Fulcher and husband, Dale of Dillwyn, and Matthew Christopher Bow-man of Rice; sister, Inez Bowman Dix and husband, Earl of Keysville; two sisters-in-law, Edna Arrington of Farmville, and Bessie Bowman of Burkeville.
   Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, in the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice, with military honors.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, Richmond Office, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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ATKINSON, Dorothy Mae, 78
Of Crewe,

   Died Monday, December 3, 2007. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 6 at 2 p.m. at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Crewe Cemetery.

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Published Date: Friday 30th November 2007

Louis "Lou" Hubbard , 88
Bay Colony Resident
Dies November 24

   VIRGINIA BEACH, Nov. 29 — Louis E. "Lou" Hubbard, 88, a resident of Bay Colony died Saturday, November 24, 2007.
   Mr. Hubbard was born in Farmville and after completing public schools attended Hampden-Sydney College for one year, then transferred to Eton College, N.C. from which he graduated with a BA degree in 1940. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and was enrolled in the Naval Reserve Midshipman School for officer training, and subsequently graduated and was commissioned as an Ensign in 1942.
   He was particularly proud of his Naval career, participating in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was the Commanding Officer of an amphibious LCT flotilla landing on Utah Beach in the early hours of D-Day. In recognition of his combat service he was awarded the Legion of Merit Citation, and was given a special field promotion to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander.
   After discharge from active duty, Mr. Hubbard earned a Master's Degree from the University of Virginia and was subsequently employed several years in the public schools of Virginia, both as a teacher and as an administrator.
   In 1954 he was hired by the Travelers Insurance Company, serving as the Sales Manager of the Norfolk branch office, plus several others, ending his 30-year employment at the New York City office when he retired in 1984. He then returned to Virginia and began a new part-time career as a state certified instructor in the required concentrated pre-licensing insurance courses, retiring from this in 1996.
   Mr. Hubbard was a professional musician, playing in many dance orchestras wherever he lived and he maintained his membership in the American Federation of Musicians. He was also a life member of the Jamestowne Society, the Navy League, the Society of Chartered Financial Consultants, the Virginia Beach Sports Club, and various other professional and social organizations.
   Mr. Hubbard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Katherine Irby Hubbard; a daughter, Margaret "Peg" Hubbard of Richmond; a son, Louis III and wife, Nancy and their three children, Nick, Blake and Kirra of Virginia Beach.
   He has donated his body to medical research and a memorial service will be held at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 3. Following the service family and friends will gather at the son's residence at 829 Winwood Dr. in Virginia Beach.
   Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
   H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Virginia Beach, is in charge of arrangements.

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Eugene T. Mottley, 76
Of Farmville
Dies November 26

   NOVEMBER 29 – Eugene T. Mottley, 76, of Farmville, died Monday, November 26, 2007. He retired from Mottley Foils Inc. with 31 years of service.
   He is survived by his wife, Sally Lou Mottley; his son, Gene T. Mottley Jr. and wife, Gail of Dinwiddie; step-children, Phil Bailey of South Boston, Scott Bailey of Portsmouth, Amy Bailey of Chesapeake, and Angie Hurni of Virginia Beach; step-grandchildren, Michael Oldham of Dinwiddie, Jake Hurni of Virginia Beach, Sarah Hurni of Virginia Beach, Joey Bailey of Farmville, and Angie Stimpson of Farmville; step great-grandchildren, Trey Stimpson and Lauren Stimpson of Farmville; a sister, Mary Lee Chernault of Lynchburg; brothers, Haney Mottley and wife, Virginia of Amherst, Earl Mottley and wife, Nancy of Concord, and Kirby Mottley and wife, Faye of Farmville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Nannie Mottley; sisters, Virginia Rogers and Shirley Mottley, and a brother, William Mottley.
   Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m., Thursday, November 29, at the Heritage Baptist Church, Farmville, with interment with military honors in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department or the Prince Edward County Rescue Squad.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Services To Be
Held Saturday For
D’Mario R. Chambers, 20

   DILLWYN, Nov. 29 – D’Mario Rashad Chambers, 20, of Dillwyn, entered eternal rest, Thursday, November 22, 2007. He will be lovingly missed by his mother, Beatrice Chambers; his father, George Ayres Sr. (Jackie); stepmother, Patricia Washington Ayres; grandmother, Mary E. Chambers; brothers, Shedrick Jamaal Ayres Chambers and George Wilson Ayres Jr. (Tyrese); uncles, Harold Forbes, Steve Forbes, James M. Chambers (Linda), William C. Chambers, and Alphonso E. Chambers; niece, Tyana Ayres, and nephew, Tyrik Ayres.
   Services are scheduled for noon, Saturday, December 1, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dillwyn, with interment to follow at the Chambers Family Cemetery.
   Professional services entrusted to Reid Funeral Home of Dillwyn.

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Published Date: Wednesday 28th November 2007

John Williams, 22
Of Dillwyn
Dies November 24

   DILLWYN, Nov. 27 – John Fasion McKinley Williams, 22, of Dillwyn, born March 13, 1985, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2007.
   He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer V. Burkhardt Williams of Dillwyn; parents, Charles and Mary Beth Williams of Buckingham; sister, Minnie W. Giesenhagen and husband, David of Louisa; maternal grandparents, William and Mary T. Maxey of Scottsville, and the late Acey Taylor of Scottsville; paternal grandparents, the late Charlie and Minnie Williams of Durham, NC; a nephew, Matthew and a niece, Ciara both of Louisa; his baby girl puppy, Risa; and two special friends, Brandon and Matthew Witt of Buckingham.
   Mr. Williams was active in the United States Army Reserves.
   The family will receive friends Tuesday (today) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home with interment in Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 23rd November 2007

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Published Date:  Wednesday 21st November 2007

Virginia (Jenny) Mann, 79
Of Arvonia
Dies November 19

   ARVONIA, Nov. 20 – Virginia (Jenny) Mann, 79, of Arvonia, passed away at her home, Mon-day, November 19, 2007. She was married for over 61 years to the Rev. John E. Mann Sr. Together they served for over 52 years in the Gospel Ministry serving many churches in Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Sidney L. Sheffield and Dora Snellings Sheffield and was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
   Mrs. Mann is survived by five children, Gloria M. Baber and husband, Jerry of Batesville; John E. Mann Jr. and wife, Bonnie of New Canton; Eva M. Mann of King George; Dora M. Self and husband, Steve of Wingina; and Timothy Mann and wife, Kim of Greensboro, NC; six grandchildren, Jerry I. Baber Jr., Jason R. Baber, Paul Randall Carter Jr., Amanda Dale Carter, Katelyn Nicole Mann and Scott Carson Mann; a great-grandchild, Sayvion Bryce; and a Special Caregiver, Jill Goodwin.
   She was a member of Arvon Baptist Church and former owner of Mann’s Christian Bookstore in Dillwyn.
   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Arvon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Tuesday (today) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Arvon Baptist Church.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Buckingham County Rescue Squad.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services To
Be Held Wednesday
For McKinley Crump, 92

   CUMBERLAND, Nov. 20 – McKinley R. Crump, 92, of Cumberland, departed this life on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, in Lynchburg.
   He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Banks Crump; a daughter and son, Kate Crump Trent and McKinley John Crump (Joann); five grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, George Crump; a sister, Louise Booker; four nephews, cousins and friends.
   His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home .
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Center Union Baptist Church, Cumber-land, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Stevie Trent, pastor, will officiate.
   Marian Gray Funeral Home, Cumberland, is serving the family.

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Ollie Mae Wilks
Of Darlington Heights
Dies November 13

   DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Nov. 20 – Ollie Mae Wesley Wilks, of Darlington Heights, born December 19, 1912, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
   She is survived by a brother, Samuel Wesley, and a sister, Maddie Wilks, both of Brooklyn, NY; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
   Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Triumph Baptist Church, Darlington Heights, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Arrangements were by the Bruce & Stiff Funeral Home, Inc., of Appomattox.

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EGGLESTON, Bessie T., 50
Of Farmville

   Died November 17, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church with interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Carl U. Eggleston.

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CHEATHAM, Frank, 55
Of Maryland, formerly of Victoria,

   Died November 10, 2007. A graveside funeral service was held November 20 at Bagley Family Cemetery with interment in the family cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Funeral Services
Held Tuesday For
Vernon Easter Sr., 75

   NOVEMBER 20 – A. Vernon Easter Sr., 75, of Farmville, died Friday, November 16, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Ruth T. Easter of Farmville; son, Allen Easter Jr. and wife, Betty; daughter, Carol Eastlake and husband, Bill, daughter, Rose Easter, and daughter, Charlene Stoltzfus and husband, Omar, all of Farmville; son, Duane Easter and wife, Myra of California; daughter, Evelyn Arredondo and husband, Morris of Texas; daughter, Sarah Dooley and husband, David of Rice; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harold, Harley, and Clarence Easter; and two sisters, Carrie Moore and Virginia Latham.
   Funeral services were conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday (today) at the Bible Baptist Church in Appomattox, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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BLANTON JR., John Archer, 39
Of Farmville

   Died Friday, November 16, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 23, at 11 a.m. at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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FOSTER, William, 84
Of Lunenburg County

   Died November 16, 2007. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, 3 p.m., at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Victoria, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home.

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CALHOUN, Maggie, 75
Of Prince Edward County

   Died November 18, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m., at New Witt Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home.

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McILVAIN, Marie, 69
Of Farmville

   Died November 16, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Family Cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home.

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SHEPPERSON, Rev. Patrick, 96
Of Meherrin

   Died November 17, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m., at Forest Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home.

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