Memorial Service
Set Sunday For
Edna C. Calderwood

   MARCH 4 - Edna C. Calderwood, of Esmont and Farmville, died Saturday, February 21, 2004 in Farmville.
   She was born December 10, 1911 in South Carolina. She was the widow of Benjamin Frank Calderwood.
   She is survived by two children, Gall C. Thompson and her husband. Major and John D. Calderwood and his wife, Dianne; six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
   A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Piedmont Church of Christ, Farmville.
   Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or church building fund.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Jessie W. Southall, 91
Of Worsham
Dies Wednesday

   WORSHAM. March 4 - Jessie Wood Southall, 91, of Worsham, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004.
   She was born July 11, 1912 in Prince Edward County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Frances Garland Wood.
She is survived by a daughter, Peggy S. Dinelli; a nephew, Hugh Cabell Garland; a daughter-in-law, Mary Virginia Southall; grandchildren, Jo Anne Nolte, Carol Lynn Lewis, Keith Lewis, Michael Dinelli, Hope Wallin, Mark Southall, Donna Neese and Janet Southall; 11 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Bernard (Peter) Southall and a sister, Frances Wood Garland.
   A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
 

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JOHNSON, Zelma Maude Leatherwood, 94,
formerly of Farmville,

   Died Thursday, March 4, 2004 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Local arrangements will be announced later by Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle.

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Funeral Service
Set Saturday For
Nannie G. Newton, 81

   ARVONIA, March 4 - Nannie Gormus Newton, 81, of Arvonia. died Wednesday, March 3, 2004.
   Born in Buckingham County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Laura Wharam Gormus.
   She is survived by her husband, Howell A. Newton; a foster daughter, JoAnn Stanley of Dillwyn; three sisters, Annie Mae Bryant and Margaret Stout of Dillwyn and Sarah G. Davis of New Canton; two brothers, Walter Gormus of Dillwyn and Clarence (Monk) Gormus of New Canton; a granddaughter and very loving and devoted stepchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and William Gormus.
   Mrs. Newton was a life member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Arvonia, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colbert Funeral Home, Bremo Bluff.
   Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Heritage Hall Nursing of Dillwyn.
 

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Charles L. Kidd, 82
Appomattox County Native,
Dies Feb. 20

   HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ, March 4 - Charles L. Kidd, 82, died Friday, February 20, 2004 In Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.
   Born in Appomattox County on July 15, 1921, he had resided in the area for more than 60 years. He was a retired employee of the State of New Jersey.
Mr. Kidd was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in Okinawa. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
   He was the son of the late William Jurdon and Annie Ballowe Kidd and brother of the late William E. Kidd and Edith Kidd Truslow.
   He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Matera Kidd; six sisters, Virginia Kidd Hicks, Annie Mae Kidd Jones, Emma Sue Kidd Boutchyard, Louise Kitty Cox and Ruth Kidd Gamer all of Fredericksburg and Mary Kidd Senger of Farmville and many nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25 at the Mullen Funeral Home, Trenton, NJ. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton Township.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles L. Kidd Culinary Fund, c/o David Boyer Esq., 3625 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
 

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Amanda G. Pitts, 95
Mother of Farmville
Resident, Dies

    MARCH 4 Amanda Gambrell Pitts, 95, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 in Farmville. She was the widow of W. Clyde Pitts.
   She is survived by her daughter, Glenda P. Stimpson of Farmville; her son, Larry C. Pitts of Greenville, SC; her four grandchildren, Jeff Stimpson, Wade Stimpson, Jr., Brian Pitts and Sean Pitts and her great-grandchildren, Reeve Stimpson, Halley Stimpson, Jessee Stimpson, Riley Stimpson, Lauren Stimpson, Trey Stimpson, III, Bailey Pitts and Ellis Pitts.
   Graveside services were held 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in The Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, SC.
   Remembrances may be made to Christian Blind Mission.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Rachel I. Ranson, 87
Of Pamplin
Dies Tuesday

   PAMPLIN, March 4 - Rachel Inge Ranson, 87, of Pamplin, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at her residence.
   Born in Appomattox County on March 14, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Mary Hamilton Inge and Holmesy Inge, Sr. She was the widow of Harry Wilson Ranson.
   Mrs. Ranson was a faithful and dedicated member of Rocks Baptist Church and her community. She retired from Amelia Dress Company.
   She is survived by three sons, Harry E. Ranson and wife, Joan, Frank Roy Ranson and Mike Ranson and wife, Betty; three daughters, Louise Roach and husband, Aulden, Mary Edith Morris and husband, Glenn and Ruth Caldwell and husband, Bill all of Pamplin; ten grandchildren, Cindy Shorter, Debbie Lakes, Ken Caldwell, Susan Smith, Patty Rimbey, Billy Caldwell, Amy Martin, Jennifer Walton, Otis Ranson and Amanda Ranson; 17 great grandchildren, Angela, Beverly, William, Kathryn and Rebekah Shorter, Jeremy and Rachel Lakes, Earl and Grayson Rimbey, Josey and Ethan Walton, Jordan Martin, Hannah, Harry, Colleen, Kendall and Leah Caldwell and three caregivers, Esther Braxton, Nancy Woody and Zandra Elder. One brother and sister-in-law, Alice and Holmesy Inge, Jr. preceded her in death.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Rocks Baptist Church by the Rev. Chris Harbin. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
   Those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Cancer Society, c/o Ranson Rural Retreat, Rt. 1 Box 55B, Pamplin, VA 23958 or the charity of your choice.
 

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Published Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2004

Beatrice N. Stoner, 87
Of Rice
Dies Monday

    RICE, March 2 - Beatrice Newman Stoner, 87, of Rice, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at her home.
   She was born September 20, 1916 in Danville, a daughter of the late Annie and Nathan Newman. She was raised by her mother's sister. Aunt Mamie, who became her stepmother. Her mother died when Bea was two.
   Mrs. Stoner was the first southern woman accepted by the University of Rochester, receiving her degree in 1938. She studied at Johns Hopkins University, becoming a medical technologist. She worked for Johns Hopkins and it was there she met and wed Dr. David Stoner of New London, CT. After the war, and one cold winter in New London, the young couple and first child returned to Danville, where they lived and raised their children.
   She was an active member of The League of Women Voters, serving in several leadership positions. Along with her husband, she was an active crusader for equal rights for all citizens, and was intimately involved with the civil rights struggles in the south during the '50's and '60's. She and her husband were avid bridge players and both were Life Masters in the American Contract Bridge League. They were members of the Temple Beth Shalom In Danville.
   She is survived by her sons, Michael Stoner of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Kenneth Stoner of Richmond and Richard Stoner of Rice; a brother, Alvin Newman of Danville and a sister, Kathryn Newman of San Francisco, CA.
   A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Beth Shalom with interment in Aetz Chayim Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Shalom, Southern Avenue, Danville, VA or Habitat for Humanity.
   Townes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Funeral Service
Set Thursday For
Joe D. Via, 52

   KEYSVILLE, March 2 - Joe D. Via, 52, of Keysvllle, died Monday, March 1, 2004.
   He is survived by his wife, Diane Cole Via; one daughter, Nicole D. Via of Keysvllle; two bothers. Jack Via and Mack Via and one sister, Dorle Fields all of Missouri and his mother-in-law, Jeanette T. Cole of Keysvllle.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysvllle, with interment in Eureka Baptist Church Cemetery.
    The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
 

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Charles L. Kidd, 82
Appomattox County
Native, Dies Feb. 20

   HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ, March 2 - Charles L. Kidd, 82, died Friday, February 20, 2004 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.
   Born in Appomattox County on July 15, 1921, he had resided in the area for more than 60 years. He was a retired employee of the State of New Jersey.
   Mr. Kidd was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in Okinawa. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
   He was the son of the late William Jurdon and Annie Ballowe Kidd and brother of the late William R. Kidd and Edith Kidd Truslow.
   He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Matera Kidd; six sisters, Virginia Kidd Hicks, Annie Mae Kidd Jones, Emma Sue Kidd Boutchyard, Louise Kitty Cox and Ruth Kidd Gamer all of Fredericksburg and Mary Kidd Senger of Farmvllle and many nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 25 at the Mullen Funeral Home, Trenton, NJ. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton Township.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles L. Kidd Culinary Fund, c/o David Boyer Esq., 3625 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ 08690.
 

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GREGORY, Carrie McDaniel, 79
of Crewe,

   Died Thursday, February 26, 2004. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Funeral Service For
Shirley Ann Trainham, 54
Held Tuesday

   MARCH 2 - Shirley Ann Huddleston Trainham, 54, of Richmond, died Saturday, February 28, 2004 at her home.
   She is survived by two sons, Anthony and Richard Trainham; a daughter, Dianne Trainham; three grand children; a sister, Janet Watson and three stepsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Trainham and two brothers. Bones and Tommy Huddleston.
   Funeral services were held 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Antioch United Methodist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospital or Antioch United Methodist Church.
  Local arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmvllle.
 

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Published Date: Friday 27th February 2004
 

Rae F. Scott, 83
Of Farmville
Dies Wednesday

   FEBRUARY 26 - Rae Firesheets Scott, 83, of Farmville, died Wednesday, February 25,2004.
  She was born July 21, 1920 In Nottoway County, a daughter of the late Norman W. and Edna Greenwood Firesheets. She was the widow of Dr. Charles W. Scott.
   Mrs. Scott has always been an active and dedicated member of the Baptist Church. She has served as Sunday School teacher, local director of Baptist Women's Missionary Union, for approximately 15 years and has been director of the Southern Association of WMU. She attended all the state meetings and was twice a delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention. She was a delegate to the Baptist World Alliance held in Stockholm, Sweden. Following the organization of the Heritage Baptist Church, the women joined the Farmville Unit of Church Women United (1979). She has served as secretary and as president of the Unit and was always ready to assist when called upon. The group looked to her for the best in leadership for she embodied the qualities of dedication, knowledge, good judgment, and faithfulness.
   Mrs. Scott also served as president of the Crewe Women's Club and Junior Director of the Alice Kyle District, before becoming a member of the Woman's Club of Farmville in 1968. She served two years as president, 1972-1974 and 1986-1988. She had been active in the club over the years, heading the Alice Kyle District in 1968. She was president of the Junior-Senior Woman's Club Corporation here from 1976-1979. Her duties when serving as secretary of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs included the compilation of the VFWC Yearbook. She had served on many committees and was faithful in her attendance at district and state meetings.
   Mrs. Scott had always taken an active role In the Farmville community, soliciting for United Way, Cancer, Heart, March of Dimes and other worthwhile causes. She served on the District Board of the Virginia Lung Association and for ten years was secretary for the Chest Clinic held in Farmville. She served as president of her garden club and of the Town and Country Beautification Council. The entire community benefited from her tireless and dedicated leadership.
   Mrs. Scott had always been an active member of the Auxiliary of Southside Community Hospital, serving terms as president and as recording secretary. In 1991 she began another term as president. For many years she has done volunteer work in the Gift Shop and has served on the "Tree of Life" committee, a special Christmas project. Here, too, as in other activities, she made her influence felt by her attendance at district and state meetings of the Virginia Association of Hospital Auxiliaries.
   She is survived by her daughter, Martha S. Vannoy of Richmond; her son-in-law, Ralph Vannoy of Farmville; her sister, Virginia F. DePriest of Farmville; two nieces, Susan D. Flowers and Anne D. Munden both of Richmond and her faithful friend and caregiver, Annie Eppard of Rice.
   A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church with interment in Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at 12:30 p.m. until time of service at the church.
    Memorials may be made to Heritage Baptist Church, Southside SPCA or to a charity of your choice.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.
 

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Funeral Service
Held Monday for
Anna P. Dickhoff, 93

   FEBRUARY 24 - Anna P. Dickhoff, 93, of Farmville, died Saturday, February 21, 2004 in Farmville.
   She was born April 23, 1910 In Prince Edward County, a daughter of the late Carl William and Pauline Semrock Dickhoff.
   She was the secretary for the treasurer of Hampden-Sydney College for over 40 years. She served as president of the Woman's Club, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church and served on many other organizations. She collected donations for many charities including the American Cancer Society and the United Way Fund.
   She is survived by her sisters, Ella Nolde of Richmond and Helen Rose Dickhoff of Farmville; one brother, John Henry Dickhoff and his wife, Bertha of Farmville and several nieces and nephews.
   A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church with Interment In Westview Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church General Fund, 1913 S. Main St., Farmville, VA 23901.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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MULLINS, Asia S., 89,
of Burkeville,

   Died Friday, February 20, 2005. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, with interment in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
 

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Funeral Service For
Nellie A. Toney, 70
Set 1 P.M. Thursday

   FEBRUARY 24 - Nellie A. Toney, 70, of Farmville, died Thursday, February 19, 2004 in South Boston.
   She is survived by her brother, John Webster of Farmville; her children, Gloria Gibson, Julia White, Pearl Williams, Ernestine Toney, Andrew Toney, Jr., Bobby Toney Ernest Toney, Reginald Toney and John Toney.
   Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Farmville, with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment of Farmville.
 

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Graveside Service
Set Thursday For
Walter A. Robinson, 85

   FEBRUARY 24 - Walter Alien Robinson, 85, of Farmville, died Monday, February 23, 2004.
   He was born June 9, 1918 in Ohio, a son of the late George Ayers Robinson and Elizabeth Ballard Robinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Elizabeth Robinson.
   Mr. Robinson was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a retired technician for Southern Hardware, a member of Farmville Presbyterian Church and High Bridge Train Club. He was a volunteer for Southside Community Hospital.
   He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Anne Parley and her husband, John of Chatham; a sister, Ann Robinson of New York City, NY and a brother, George A. Robinson of Long-wood, FL.
   Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday In Westvlew Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.
   Remembrances may be made to Farmville Presbyterian Church or the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad.
 

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James D. Chalmers, 68
Of Cumberland
Dies Sunday

   CUMBERLAND, Feb. 24 -James D. Chalmers, 68, of Cumberland, a retired CW04 Warrant Officer, U.S. Navy, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2004 In his home.
   He served his country honorably for 25 years. He was an avid fisherman, scuba diver, loved boats and the water. His granddaughters were his life.
   Raised in Beaver, PA, he retired to Virginia and made Cumberland his home.
   Mr. Chalmers is survived by his wife of 46 years. Pearl Smith Chalmers; one daughter and son-in-law, Rowena "Ro" and Brian Johnson; devoted son, James D. Chalmers, II; granddaughters, Francesca and Cassandra; four brothers, David, Robert, Thomas, and Quinn Chalmers and a devoted friend, Fred Hodges of Norfolk.
   Services will be private.
   You may express condolences at virginiacremation.com
 

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