Lena Morrissette Vaughan
Of Crewe

   Died July 1, 2009. A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Goldie Cornell, 95
Of Farmville, Dies
June 28 At Woodland

   JULY 2 – Goldie LaForce Cornell, 95, of Farmville, died peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at The Woodland, Farmville.
   Born in Dante, March 30, 1914, she was a daughter of the late James Perry LaForce and Clementine O’Quin LaForce, who spent the last years of their lives in Prospect.
   She was the sixth of 11 children and is survived by a sister, Bernice LaForce Maillet and husband, Charles of Portsmouth, Ohio; nieces, Pam Brumfield of Farmville, Janet Taylor Fuller of South Boston and Hidden Lake Farm, Prospect, Joan Cox Barry, Marie LaForce Talley, Jacquie Maillet O’Rourke, Charlene Maillet Counts, Julie Maillet Ihardt, Carolyn Moore Weaver, Kim LaForce, Sheri LaForce Byran and Debbie LaForce Pratz; and nephews, Larry Moore, Chip Maillet, and Lt. Col. (Ret) Paul LaForce.
   Mrs. Cornell was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Benjamin Cornell, a proud Army veteran of WWII, and later an executive with VEPCO, Richmond, until retiring to Farmville, and their daughter, Susan Cornell who succumbed to cancer at age 11. Among her nine deceased siblings were local residents, Grace LaForce Cox and Roxie LaForce Taylor.
   Mrs. Cornell was a registered nurse who had a distinguished career in both private and public practice, serving many years as a public health nurse in Petersburg and Richmond and as chief operating room nurse at Southside Community Hospital. She was particularly noted for her compassion and selfless dedication to serve those in need long after normal working hours.
   A graveside service was held on Tuesday at Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery where Mrs. Cornell was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Al and only child, Susan in the LaForce family plot, where rest also the remains of her parents and other family members.
   Memorials may be sent to the Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Donald Cook, 884 Firsat Rock Road, Prospect, VA 23960.
  Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, served the family.

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Memorial Service
Held Tuesday For
Mary Hubbard, 92

   SOUTH CAROLINA, July 2 — Mary Stelline Hubbard, 92, of Caropines, South Carolina died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at her residence following an illness.
   Mrs. Hubbard was born in Brittons Neck, SC a daughter of the late W.S. and Rilla Altman. She was a Wave during WWII and in her service years, she met and married Fielder Hubbard of Rice. They lived 45 years together in Rice before retiring to Surfside Beach in 1990. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Roderick, Johnny, Coley, Marion, and T.J. Altman, and sisters, Annie Foster and Edith Young.
   Mrs. Hubbard is survived by her husband, H. Fielder Hubbard; son, Wilson A. Hubbard of Surfside Beach; and a sister, Neta Campbell of Florence. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.
   A memorial service was held Tuesday, at Surfside United Methodist Church with Dr. Scott H. Wachter officiating.
   Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038.
   An online guest book is available at:
www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com
   Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

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Published Date: Wednesday 1st, July 2009

Catherine Jones, 95
Formerly of Farmville,
Dies June 24 At Home

   MARTINSVILLE, June 30 — Catherine Bergendahl (Katie) Jones, 95, of Martinsville, formerly of Farmville, died quietly at home, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. She was born in Roanoke on August 18, 1914 to the late Oscar E. Bergendahl and Cora Emma Cuddy Bergendahl.
   She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Martinsville. Katie was the widow of William Edgar Jones and also was preceded in death by two sisters.
   She is survived by two daughters, Catharine J. Nelson and husband, Gary of Martinsville and Judith H. Johnston and husband, Phil of Louisville, KY; a son, William Edgar Jones Jr. of LaGrange, TX; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Lundy of Rocky Mount, NC and Elleen Cairy of Huntington Beach, CA and a brother, Oscar E. Bergendahl Jr. of Erwin, TN.
   According to her wishes she has been cremated and a family memorial service will be held at a later date.
   The family requests that any memorial be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1901 Patrick Henry Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy on-line, may do so by visiting;
www.bassettfuneralservice.com.
   Bassett Funeral Service, Martinsville, is serving the family of Mrs. Jones.

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Col. Ret. Gary Lentz, 69
Of Farmville Dies
June 28 At Home

   JUNE 30 — Col. Ret. Gary Dean Lentz, M.D., 69, of Farmville passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1940 in the Philippines, the son of the late Col. Ret. Emmert Carl Lentz, M.D. and Anna Lorraine Ley Lentz.
   He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1962 and was a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
   He served in the United States Air Force for 25 years. He then opened his private practice in Farmville where he worked for 12 years.
   Dr. Lentz was an avid golfer and enjoyed animals and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor O. Lentz, his brother, Dana Carl Lentz and his grandson, Kevin Michael King.
   He is survived by his sons, John Sevier King of Smithfield, Frank Scott King and wife, Rose of Zebulon, NC and Brian Richard King and wife, Susan of Chester; a daughter, Carla Ann Lentz of Richmond; grandchildren, Christopher Ryan King, Alexis Nicole King, Kaitlin Brooke King, Keegan Hunter Jones and Elle Anneliese Miller; and a sister, Barbara Ann Gresham of Zionsville, IN.
   A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, July 2, from 6-8 p.m. at Puckett Funeral Home.
  Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Percy Weldon Bowles, 76

   PAMPLIN, June 30 — Percy Weldon Bowles, 76 of Pamplin died peacefully at his home Fri-day, June 26, 2009 with his family at his side. He was born March 14, 1933, the son of the late Ronald and Lelia Gallier Bowles of Pamplin. Mr. Bowles served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Finch Bowles; three daughters, Jo Anne Wilkins and Rick, Jane Hamlett and husband, Willie and Janet McCraw and husband, Chip; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald Bowles Jr. of Farmville and Raymond Bowles of Salem and numerous nieces and nephews.
   A funeral service was held Monday at College Church in Hampden-Sydney with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to College Church or to Hospice of the Hills.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service
Held Tuesday For
Shirley Elmore, 66

   GREEN BAY, June 30 – Shirley Ann Barton Elmore, 66, of Green Bay, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009.
   She is survived by her husband, Bernard B. Elmore and a sister, Dale Barton, formerly of Crewe. She was preceded in death by a child, Steven Elmore.
   Graveside services were held Tuesday (today) at Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Amelia.
   Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, served the family.

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Lucille Bates, 87
of Crewe

   Died Saturday, June 27, 2009. Services and interment will be private. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Published Date: Friday 26th, June 2009

David A. Anstine, 78
Formerly Of Rice
Dies June 17

   MINERAL, June 25 — David A. Anstine, 78, of Mineral, formerly of Rice, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
   He was born March 26, 1931 in Washington D. C., the son of the late Hamond N. and Ruth E. Fisher Anstine. Mr. Anstine served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was involved with many veteran organizations, as well as volunteering at the V.A. in Richmond.
   He is survived by his sister, Mildred Faulkner and husband, Hugh of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Alva Anstine of Mineral and Ellen Anstine of Lynchburg; three step-children in Georgia; nieces and nephews, Frederick Doe and wife, Barbara of New Mexico, Victoria Dumm of California, Stephen Doe and wife, Joan of Fredericksburg, Ruth Waller of Mineral, Paul Anstine and wife, Gayle of New York, Lynn McConnell of Texas, Alan Anstine and wife, Lynn of Baise, Sharon MacDonald and husband, Bill of Mineral, Donna Gray, Dianne Deal, Richard Anstine, and Ann Johnson and husband, Bill all of Florida, Susan Dana of Ashburn, Nick Anstine and wife, Judy of Springfield, Mary Ellen Gleason of Carrsville and Bill Anstine of Lynchburg; numerous great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Anstine, one sister, two brothers and a brother-in-law.
   A funeral service will be held Monday, June 29, at 12:30 p.m. at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment to follow at 2 p.m. in Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery at Amelia. Family will receive friends Monday 11-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorials may be made to New Life Assembly of God Children’s Ministry, 9 Mahan Road, Farmville, VA 23901 or any veteran’s organization.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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JAMES JONES

Honor Guard Service
For James Jones To
Be Held On Monday

   RICHMOND, June 25 James Jones departed this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at McGuire Veterans Nursing Home, Richmond. He was born on January 19, 1919 in New Canton to the late Henry Jones and Maude Jones.
   On Monday, June 29 friends may visit with the family at Michael Hawkes Funeral Home Amelia Courthouse from 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. until time of the Honor Guard service at Virginia Veterans Cemetery of Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd., Amelia.
   Repast will be at Namaws Restaurant, 16121 Goodes Bridges Rd., Amelia Courthouse.
   Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, Amelia, is serving the family.

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Funeral Services To
Be Held Friday For
Percy “Boots” Dixon, 73

   CULLEN, June 25 – Percy Laverne “Boots” Dixon, 73, of Cullen, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
   Surviving are his wife, Patricia J. Dixon; five sons, Mikal Anthony, Trevor Dixon, Evon Dixon, Jake Dixon, and Stefan Dixon; four daughters, Irena Smith, Gabrielle Dixon, Morgan Dixon, and Chy Dixon; a brother, Howard Dixon; two sisters, Faye Hailey and Wilma G. Dixon; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, with interment in the Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday (today).
   The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, is in charge of arrangements.

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