Lawson W. Atkinson, 88
Retired Herald
Employee, Dies

   AUGUST 5 - Lawson W. Atkinson, 88, of Farmvllle, died Tuesday, August 3,2004.
   Mr. Atkinson was a retired employee of The Farmville Herald with 22 years of service.
   He is survived by a son, Jimmie L. Atkinson of Matoaca;
a daughter, Frances A. Borum and husband, Bobby of Amelia; four grandchildren, Greg Borum, Brett Borum and wife, Dana, Joan A. Grandstaff and husband, James and Janet Atkinson and one great-grandson, Zander.
   A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince Edward Rescue Squad or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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Funeral Service
Set Thursday For
Paul Nieuwland, 73

   DILLWYN, Aug. 3 - Paul Arthur Nieuwland, 73, of Dlllwyn, died Monday, August 2, 2004 at his residence.
   He was born March 24, 1931 In Mishawaka, Indiana, a son of the late William and Germaine Nieuwland.
   He is survived by his wife, Edwina Wickizer Nieuwland; his sons. Tony Wickizer of Dlllwyn, Dan Wickizer of Farmvllle and Dale Wickizer of Springfield; his daughters. Nancy Walker of Fremont, New Hampshire and Tammy Lockheart of Maine;12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
   A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   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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Louis A. Lehman, 79
Father of Area Resident,
Dies Friday

   AUGUST 3 - Louis Alfred Lehman, 79, formerly of Richmond, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at his son's residence in Farmville.
   He was born January 18, 1925 in Richmond, a son of the late Herbert W. and Annie Leora Pusey Lehman.
   Mr. Lehman served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was raised as a Master Mason in the Richmond Lodge #10 in 1957. He was an electrical contractor.
   He is survived by his son, Larry Alfred Lehman and his wife, Deborah of Farmville; his granddaughter, Wendy Lehman Tillett of Cumberland; his great-granddaughters, Holly Joann and Samantha Brooke Tillett of Cumberland and several nieces and nephews in the Richmond area. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Larry Alfred Lehman, Jr., three brothers and two sisters.
   A funeral service was held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment to be held later in Arlington National Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to your local SPCA.

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Joseph Henry Walters, 82
Father of Local
Resident, Dies

   AUGUST 3 - Joseph Henry Walters, Sr., 82, formerly of Chesterfield, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the home of his daughter in Dillwyn. He was the husband of the late Virginia Gale Walters.
   Mr. Walters retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service and was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and Midlothian Lodge #211 AF&AM.
   He is survived by nine sons, Joseph H., Jr., Michael L., Terry D., Jon K., Steven E., Richard A., Kenneth G., Timothy W. and Daniel L. also five daughters, Rosa Lee, Jo Anna Hatton, Sue E. Atkinson, Carol Lynn and Gale E. Blair; 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
   A Masonic Funeral Service will be held 7 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel with interment in Dale Memorial Park with military honors.

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Funeral Service
Held Tuesday For
J. Donald Christian, 67

   NEW CANTON, Aug. 3 - J. Donald Christian, 67, of New Canton, died Saturday, July 31, 2004.
   He is survived by his wife, Darlene Davis Christian.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery.

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Phillip S. Dandridge, 34
Of Buckingham
Dies Saturday

   BUCKINGHAM, Aug. 3 - Phillip Steven Dandridge, 34, of Buckingham, died Saturday, July 31, 2004.
   He was born May 6, 1970 In Farmvllle, a son of Esther 0. Bradbury of New Canton and Snead Dandridge of Dillwyn.
   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife. Heather Bryant Dandridge; his children, Chelsea Love Dandridge and Phillip Hayden Dandridge; maternal grandmother, Agnes Ogle of Cumberland; three brothers, Billy Dandridge of Gladstone, Earl Dandridge of Lawrenceville and John Dandridge of New Canton.
   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with Interment in the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Central Virginia Hospice.

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Memorial Service
Set August 12
For Edith B. Kirstein

    MEHERRIN, Aug. 3 - Edith Bernard Kirstein, of Meherrin, died Sunday, August 1, 2004.
   She was born July 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Russell B. and Lucy Bernard.
   She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Chester H. Kirstein, Sr.; two daughters, Kathy Sink and husband, Tom and Gale Derringer and husband, Chuck; one son, Chester H. Kirstein, Jr. and wife, Linda; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
   A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 12, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Meherrin.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue or Hospice of Central Virginia.
   Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 30th July 2004

Funeral Service For
Iris Emily McAllister, 81
Set 2 P.M. Friday

   JULY 27 - Iris Emily Over-street McAllister, 81, of Farmvllle, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at her residence.
   She was born November 24, 1922 in Brookneal, a daughter of the late A. W. and Patsy Hamlett Overstreet. She was the widow of Ira William (Billy) McAllister, Sr.
   Mrs. McAllister was a home-maker.
  She is survived by her children, Ronald P. McAllister and Ira William (Scotty) McAllister, III; her grandchildren, Gaul Ira Varner, April and Stuart McAllister, Cindie White, Wendy, Amanda and Nicole McAllister; her great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Payge McAllister, Patrick, Brandy, Colby and Tyier White. She was preceded in death by a son, Ira William (Jackie) McAllister, Jr.
   A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Willie E. Ragland. 91
Of Farmville
Dies Tuesday

   JULY 29 - Wlllie Ernest Rag-land, 91, of Farmville, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004.
   He was born June 11, 1913, a son of the late Samuel L. and Annie Lee Godsey Ragland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Southall Ragland.
   Mr. Ragland was retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Factory In Farmville and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Farmville Baptist Church.
   He is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth R. Covington of Farmville, Lillia G. Ragland of Mechanicsville and Bertice R. Cristman of Glen Alien and several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Remembrances may be made to Farmville Baptist Church.

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Funeral Service For
Virginia C. Kline, 75
Held Thursday

   JULY 29 - Virginia Coleman Kline, 75, of Farmville, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at her residence in Cumberland County.
   She was born October 26, 1928 in Washington State, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Doris Sherry Lester. She was the widow of Horace Kline.
   She is survived by her sons, Kelly Ray Kline and wife, Sherry of Farmville Robert (Bob) Cole-man and wife, Judy of Richmond and Roger Kline and wife, Judy of Duck, NC; her sisters, Brenda King and husband, Bob of Cumberland and Dorothy Nickles of Florida; her brother, W. G. Lester of Richmond; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William Coleman, Jr.
   A funeral service was held 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph District Volunteer Fire Department.

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Published Date: Wednesday 28th July 2004

SHORE, Woodrow Dean, 67
of Wirtz,

  Died Wednesday, July 21, 2004. A memorial service was held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle.

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Mary Frances Stockton, 77
Retired Office Nurse
Dies Friday

   JULY 27 - Mary Frances Abbott Stockton, 77, of Farmvllle, died Friday, July 23, 2004 at Southslde Community Hospital following a courageous battle with heart problems and cancer.
   She was born March 28, 1927 In Rice, a daughter of the late Newton T. Abbott and Minnie T. Abbott. She was also preceded In death by a brother, Edmond T. Abbott.
   Mrs. Stockton was a retired office nurse for several local physicians, and a member of Bethpeor Baptist Church where she served as pianist and Sunday School teacher prior to her illnesses.
   She is survived by her husband of over 55 years, Ronald W. Stockton; one daughter, Rhonda S. Rowland and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Michael A. Rowland all of Farmvllle.
   Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Bethpeor Baptist Church c/o of Treasurer, 3832 Farmvllle Road, Farmvllle, Oncology Department, Southslde Community Hospital, 800 Oak Street, Farmville or to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, Brookneal.

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Lawrence W. Styles, 83
Of Farmville
Dies June 28

   JULY 27 - Lawrence Watkins Styles, 83, of Farmville, died Monday, June 28, 2004 In Farmvllle.
  He was born in Prince Edward County on March 21, 1921, a son of the late Peter and Bertha Ford Styles. He was the widower of Elizabeth A. Styles.
   Mr. Styles retired from VEPCO In 1986 after 35 years of employment. He also was employed by Farmvllle United Methodist Church as their sexton working evening hours for 32 years until 1994. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Farmvllle.
   He is survived by his daughter, Barbara; son, Lawrence;
four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Calvin and Minnie Styles of Baltimore, MD, Dr. Twitty Styles and Dr. Constance Glasco Styles of Clifton Park, NJ and Mary Styles of Baltimore, MD; a devoted niece, Shirley S. Carr of Pamplin; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and two special friends, Louis Freeman and Sara Pruitt. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Loyd Styles (twin brother), Luther Styles, Arsenia Styles, Leora Brown and Florence Thompson.
   Funeral services were held Friday, July 2 in the Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, Farmville, with interment in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
   Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 23rd July 2004

Marvin L. Carter, 83
Father of Area
Resident, Dies

   CLARKSVILLE, July 22 -Marvin Lester Carter, 83. of Crewe, formerly of Clarksville, widower of Lessie Allgood Carter, died Monday, July 19, 2004 In Farmvllle.
   The son of William Pat and Lillie Carter, he was born and reared in the Finchley and Fields community.
   Mr. Carter worked as a carpenter all of his adult life in addition to farming; and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
  He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest Garland and Joyce Carter of Ken-bridge, Marshall Franklin and Jeanette Carter of Abilene and Wallace Wade Carter of Buffalo Junction; daughter and son-in-law, Martha Jane and Harry Gaston of Roanoke; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Gladys Harris of Finchley and Katheleen Coleman of Columbia, SC.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Chapel of Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville, with interment in Bluestone Cemetery, The Reverend George Vaughan conducted the service.
   You may express condolences online at www.wclfh.com.

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Funeral Service For
John Daniel Allen, 80
Set 2 P.M. Friday

   DILLWYN, July 22 - John Daniel Allen, 80, of Dillwyn, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at his home.
   He was born June 14, 1924 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Frank Richard Allen and Emma Raikes Allen.
   He is survived by his wife, Bessie Sharpe Allen; two sons, J. C. Wharam and wife, Peggy of Dillwyn and Bobby Alien and wife, Judi of Dillwyn; a daughter, Debbie A. Snoddy and husband, Dean of Dillwyn; three brothers, Richard Alien, Jr. of Dillwyn, Ray Alien of Eden, NC and Wiley Alien of Dillwyn; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Dillwyn Fire Department or the Buckingham County Rescue Squad.

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Published Date: Wednesday 21st July 2004

CLINGENPEEL, Robert D.,66

   "Mac", 66, of Crewe, died Monday, July 19, 2004. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Crewe Cemetery. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Garland E. Riner, 61
Father of Area
Resident, Dies

   JULY 20 - Garland Edward Riner, 61, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the home of his daughter In Cumberland County.
   Born November 23, 1942 In Gordonsville, he was the son of the late Hilton Riner and Margaret Wolfrey Riner.
   Mr. Riner was a graduate of Orange County High School and was a self-employed contractor.
   He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Ellen" Riner of Charlottesville; six children, Christy Riner of Charlottesville, Connie Tillett of Cumberland, Donna Dahlem of Portland, TX, Cindy Oakes, Lori Hamilton and John Martin all of Charlottesville; a sister, Thelma Twyman of Gordonsville; two brothers, Howard Riner and Tommy Riner both of Gordonsville; and six grandchildren, Adrianna, Haley, Jacob, Ashley, Alyssa, Justin and Alex.
   A memorial service will be announced later by Hill and Wood Funeral Home.

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LEAP. Worth E., Jr., 77,
of Burkeville,

   Died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in Farmvllle. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, with interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville.

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Elizabeth F. Price, 91
Cumberland County Native,
Dies Friday

   PRINCE GEORGE, July 20 -Elizabeth Foster Price, 91, of Prince George, widow of Robert Wilton Price, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at her home.
   She was born in Cumberland County and was the daughter of the late Albert Courtney and Martha Overton Foster.
   Mrs. Price was a retired Deputy Treasurer of Prince George County and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
   She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Courtney and Lillie Price and John Frederick and Marian Price all of Prince George; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
   A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Salem United Methodist Church with burial in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 9014 Hines Road, Disputanta, VA 23842.
   J. T. Morriss & Son Inc. Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Edgar Witt East, Jr.
Held 2 P.M. Monday

   JULY 20 - Edgar Witt East, Jr., of Farmville, died Friday, July 16, 2004.
   He was born February 6, 1921 in Virginia, a son of the late Edgar Witt, Sr. and Mildred Wright East.
   Mr. East was a United States Army Veteran and a carpenter.
   He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Annie Barr East; a brother, Cecil E. East and wife, Peggy of Farmvllle; two grandchildren, Kathy Robertson of Roanoke and Delores Amos of Bedford; six great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a special niece, Diane Jenklns and family.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmvllle, with interment in Westvlew Cemetery.
  Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Alien, VA 23060.

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Published Date: Friday 16th July 2004

Early E. Rakes, 89
Retired Fanner
Dies Wednesday

   MEHERRIN, July 15 - Early Edward Rakes, 89, of Meherrin, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004.
   He was born in Patrick County on October 11, 1914 to the late James C. and Rosa A. Rakes.
   Mr. Rakes was a veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and mill worker and a member and Deacon of Meherrin Baptist Church.
   He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louetta Stanley Rakes; a daughter, Linda Bolan and husband. Jack of Meherrin; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Rakes of Keysvllle; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David Earl Rakes.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, with interment in Union Grove Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Friday evening from 8 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad or Meherrin Fire and Rescue.

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CLEMENTS, Mamie Irene,83
of Crewe,

   Died Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Crewe Cemetery. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Martha Taylor Putney, 89
Farmvllle Native
Dies July 14

   RICHMOND, July 15 - Martha Taylor Putney, 89, of Richmond, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004.
   She was born in Farmvllle on July 24, 1914 to James Lee Putney and Blanche Gilliam Putney. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Staton Noel and John Walker Biscoe, Sr.
   She graduated from Long-wood College and taught school in North Carolina and Virginia before retiring from teaching at Varina High School.
   She is survived by her children, Blanche Gilliam Noel Perry and her husband, H. Boyd Perry, Lloyd Staton Noel, Jr. and his wife, Dale Noel; grandchildren, Martha Katherine Perry and her husband, Robert R. Probst, Laura Noel Perry and her husband, Barry Bram, Carlyle Station Perry and his wife, Anna Perry, Lloyd Staton Noel, III and his wife, Deborah Noel and Tracy Allen Noel and his wife, Jody Noel; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
   The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, with visitation to follow. Interment will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Westvlew Cemetery, Farmvllle.
   Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Glen Alien, VA 23060.

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Memorial Service
Set Friday Evening
Joanna C. Crawford

  MEHERRIN, July 15 - Joanna Crafton Crawford, of Meherrin, died Wednesday, July 14,2004.
   She was born November 3, 1936, a daughter of the late Libby and Joseph Fowlkes.
   She is survived by two daughters, Kandy Satterwhite and Tammy Conant; one son, Landon Franklin Crafton; one sister, Rae Smalley; one brother, Carroll (Sonny) Fowlkes; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
   A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysvllle.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Meherrin Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Central Virginia.

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Betty L. Stinson, 72
Of Wingina
Dies Monday

   WINGINA, July 15 - Betty Lann Stinson, 72, of Wingina, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville.
   She was born September 26, 1932 in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late Nick M. Lann, Sr. and Ruby W. Lann. She was preceded in death by her bothers, Nick, Jr., James, Gene and Edgar Lann and her sisters, Florence L. Wiseman and Mable L. Simpson.
   Mrs. Stinson helped co-found Kirby L. Stinson Paving Inc. in 1972 and served as its secretary from its beginning until her death. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated church member where she taught Sunday School, served on committees and was the treasurer for some 40 plus years.
   She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kirby L. Stinson; her children and their spouses, Kirby, Jr. and Wanda Stinson, Gary and Doris Stinson, Debora and Billy Black all of Wingina and Linda and T. C. Harvey of Appomattox; her grandchildren, Hope, Lewis and Katie Stinson of Wingina, and Cole Harvey of Appomattox; brothers, Herbert Lann of Dillwyn and Ray Lann of Buckingham and sisters. Ruby L. Bryant of Altavista and Elizabeth L. Plunkett of Indiana.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Spears Mountain Baptist Church on Rt. 604 In western Buckingham County where services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Odell Coggins, Rev. Harold Powers and Rev. Buddy Bryant officiating. Interment will be in the Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dlllwyn, is in charge of arrangements

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