Funeral Service For
Christine Banton, 57
Held Saturday

   RICE, June 29 - Christine Faye Bates Banton, 57, of Rice, died at her residence.
   She was born September 21, 1946 in Prince Edward County, a daughter of the late Allie Alfred and Daisy Tatum Bates.
   Mrs. Banton worked at the Crewe Garment Factory for over 18 years and retired as a store manager.
   She is survived by a son, Michael Scott Banton, of Washington DC, formerly of Rice; a daughter, Alisa Jane Banton of Rice; grandchildren, Tatum Wayne and Jade Sierra Neal both of Rice; a sister, Frances Bates Bolt of Rice; nieces and nephews, Linda Bolt of Lewes, DE, Marsha Bolt of Powhatan and Lawrence Edward Bolt of Amelia; an uncle, Lewis Tatum of Keysvllle and many more nieces, nephews and cousins.
   A funeral service was held 3 p.m. Saturday at the Church of God of Prophecy in Burkeville. A private interment was held Sunday.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Alease Nunnally, 76
Retired Teacher
Dies Thursday

   JUNE 29 - Alease Owen Nunnally, 76, died Thursday, June 24, 2004 in Farmvllle.
   Mrs. Nunnally was a retired school teacher and the widow of Walter Raleigh Nunnally.
   She is survived by two daughters, Lyn W. Wellner of Anchorage, Alaska and Jane W. Madden of Houston, Texas; a sister, Agnes Thompson of La-Crosse; a brother, Milton Owen, Jr. of Cumberland, Rhode Island and three grandchildren, Nicholas, Stephanie, Andrew and Anne Wellner.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at Farmvllle Baptist Church with interment in Tussekiah Baptist Church Cemetery.
   Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Rosa L. Toney, 89
Buckingham County Native,
Dies Friday

   JUNE 29 - Rosa "Vernell" LeSueur Toney, 89, of Midlothian, formerly of Buckingham, died Friday, June 25, 2004 in an Amelia nursing home.
   Born August 9, 1914 in Buckingham County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar LeSueur and Martha Bryant LeSueur. She was the widow of Lindsay G. Toney.
   She is survived by her children, Lindsay M. Toney of Midlothian, Doris G. Tanner of Richmond and Claude A. Toney of Buckingham; a brother, William LeSueur of Arvonia; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment In Mount Zion Baptist Church cemetery.

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Funeral Service
Held Sunday For
Minnie Lee Newton, 84

   DILLWYN, June 29 - Minnie Lee Agee Newton, 84, of Dillwyn, died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at her home.
   She was born May 11, 1920 in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late John Agee and Laura Goin Agee. She was the widow of John Elijah Newton.
   She is survived by her daughter, Freida N. Hensley and husband, Mike of Farmvllle; a sister, Elizabeth Newton of Dillwyn and three step grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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G. W. Ragland, 83
Of Dillwyn,
Dies Saturday

   DILLWYN, June 29 - George Washington Ragland, 83, of Dillwyn, died Saturday, June 26,2004.
   He was born May 24, 1921 in Buckingham County, a son of the late Richard Beverly Rag-land and Sallie Jamerson Ragland.
   He is survived by his wife, Florence Sloan Ragland; a son, Beverly Ragland; a stepson, Andrew Jamerson both of Dillwyn; two sisters, Louise R. Dunkum of New Canton and Frances R. Allen of Midlothian: five grandchildren, Emily Harroun and Amy Jamerson both of Illinois, Ryan, Holly and Richard Ragland all of Dlllwyn; four great grandchildren, Dane Brown, Brandon Harroun and Bailey Jamerson of Illinois and Keith Ragland of Dlllwyn.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

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Published Date: Friday 25th June 2004

BERKLEY, James Randall, 67,
of Campobello, SC,

   Died Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Cool Springs Christian Church, Rehoboth, with interment in the church cemetery. Jennings-McMiullian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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MONROE, Elsie, B., 50,
of Farmville,

   Died Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Race Street Baptist Church, Farmville, with interment in Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmville.

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Memorial Service For
John Edward Tine, Jr.
Set 7:30 P.M. Friday

   JUNE 24 - John Edward Tine, Jr., of Farmville, formerly of New Jersey, died Wednesday, June 23,2004.
   Mr. Tine was a retired vice-president of Flemington National Bank in New Jersey and a US Navy veteran.
   He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Persons Tine; two sons, James Tine of Texas and Stephen Tine of New Jersey; a daughter, Sharon Yieter of Indiana and a stepson, Charles Porter of New Jersey.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
   Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association.

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Published Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2004

"Jack" Behrend, 82
Of New Canton
Dies Saturday

   NEW CANTON, June 22 -John E. "Jack" Behrend, 82, of New Canton, died Saturday, June 19, 2004 at his home.
   He was born October 1, 1921 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Eugene E. Behrend and Bertha Heint. He was the widower of June S. Behrend.
   He is survived by his children, James E. Behrend and wife, Lee Beth of Cleveland, OH, Virginia A. Behrend of Lynchburg, Valarie B. Van Witzenburg and husband, Ronald of New Canton and Jon S. Behrend of St. Petersburg, FL. He was the loving grandfather of Julia B. Szilagyi and husband, Keith, Courtney L. Behrend, Rebecca L. Van Witzenburg, Melissa A. Van Witzenburg, Samantha L. Van Witzenburg and John S. Van Witzenburg.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
   Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

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Graveside Service
Set Thursday For
0. Wayne Harper, 88

   JUNE 22 - Oscar Wayne Harper, 88, of Farmvllle, died Monday, June 21, 2004.
   Mr. Harper was a US Navy veteran, a 50 year Lions Club member, four star athlete of William and Mary College and master of two dogs. Sandy and Brandy.
   He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise Baker Harper; a son, David W. Harper and his wife, Shelia of Nottoway; a sister, Lou Muse of Richmond and a nephew, William Muse of Richmond.
   Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
   Remembrances may be made to the SPCA or the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville. is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Samuel Buck Jones, Jr.,66

   NEW CANTON, June 22 -Samuel Buck Jones, Jr., 66, of New Canton, died Thursday, June 17,2004.
   Born July 9, 1937 in Buckingham County, he was a son of the late Sam and Maude Riddle Jones.
   He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Frances (Frankie) Jones; two sons, Samuel M. Jones of Charlottesville and Melvin Jones of Louisa; a stepson, Thaddeus Green of Troy; three daughters, Valerie Bradley of Palmyra, Teresa James of Louisa and Cathy Scruggs of Kansas City, KS; two stepdaughters, Sharon Ragland and Chrissy Burnley both of Buckingham; four sisters, Betty W. Dean, Maude E. Jones and Beatrice Boiling all of New Canton and Lenora J. Jones of Richmond; a brother, Henry B. Jones of New Canton; four sons-in-law, Joseph Scruggs, Ricky Burnley, William Bradley and Kenneth Ragland; two brothers-in-law, Joseph E. Dean of New Canton and James Jennings of La Mita, CA; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
   A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday at the Frances Redwood Center, Arvonia, with the Rev. Roderick Galloway and the Rev. Harold Powers officiating. Interment followed in the Arvonia Community Cemetery.
   Colbert Funeral Home, Bremo Bluff, was in charge of arrangements.

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John M. Spencer, Sr.
Formerly of Farmville
Dies in Delaware

   DELAWARE, June 22 - John Miller Spencer, Sr., of Millville, DE, formerly of Farmville, died Friday, June 18, 2004.
   He was born in Beckley, WV, a son of the late John H. and Blanche G. Spencer.
   Mr. Spencer was a property manager for many years and was World War II Army Air Corps veteran.
   He is survived by his wife, Mary W. "Nan" Spencer; two sons, John M. Spencer, Jr. of Reisterstown, MD and William C. Spencer of Baldwin, MD and three grandchildren.
   Services and burial will be private.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Hwy, Georgetown, DE, 19947.
   Arrangements were made by Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville, DE.

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Beverly H. Lucas, 85
Retired Teacher
Dies June 17

   CUMBERLAND, June 22 -Beverly Hammond Lucas, 85, of Cumberland, died Thursday, June 17,2004.
   Born March 15, 1919 in Charles Town, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Lean Wiltshire Hammond. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Made and her brother, James E. Hammond.
   Upon graduation from Shepherd College, Mrs. Lucas began her teaching career which spanned 50 years. In addition to being an excellent teacher, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and church worker. She served faithfully in God's calling as a minister's wife and for 58 years was the partner and helpmate of her husband, the Rev. Dargan Lucas.
   In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Beverly Lucas Hill and husband. Jerry of Powhatan, Charles D. Lucas and wife, Linda of Clemmons, NC and Richard D. Lucas and wife, Mary of Roanoke; nine grandchildren, Troy, Lindsey, Ben, Beth, Jeremy, Lauren, John, Scott and Joshua; one great-grandson, Matthew and a sister-in-law, Anne Hammond.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment at 7 p.m. in Trinity Cemetery in Daleville.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Rescue Squad.

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Funeral Service
Held Saturday For
Paula J. Edwards

   CHARLOTTE CH, June 22 -Paula J. Edwards, of Charlotte Court House, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 in her home.
   She was active in the Reach to Recovery for breast cancer patients and was the transcriptionist for the Oncology Department at Southslde Community Hospital.
   She is survived by her husband, John M. Edwards; two sons, Robbie Price of Powhatan and Tony Price of Richmond; one brother, John Paul Jones, Jr. of Richmond; one stepson, Johnny Edwards of Charlotte Court House; two stepdaughters, Jane Cary of Prospect and Janet Tuck of White Plains, MD; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon K. Grubbs and a sister, Anita Lewis.
   Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Saturday at Cullen Baptist Church with interment in Pamplln Community Cemetery,
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Relay For Life - American Cancer Society, c/o Bonnie Lawhorne, PO Box 15, Phenix, VA 23959.
   Browning Funeral Home, Keysvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Memorial Service
Set Saturday For
Billy Joe Carr, 44

   RICE, June 17 - Billy Joe Carr, Jr., 44. of Rice, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004.
   He was born April 25, 1960 in Farmville.
  He is survived by his father, Billy Joe Carr, Sr., of Farmville; his mother, Frances Horton Combs of Moseley; two brothers, Robert R. Carr of Rice and Thomas D. Carr of Prospect and two sisters, Wanda F. Bryant of Farmville and Connie F. Bryant of South Boston.
   A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Concord Baptist Church, Sheppards.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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SUDESBURY, Luther D., 82,
of Farmville,

   Died Thursday, June 17, 2004. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday In Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sheppards. Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.

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