Nell Baird Blanks
Of Dillwyn
Dies at Age 96

      DILLWYN, Jan. 27 - Nell Baird Blanks, 96, of Dillwyn, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005.
      She was the daughter of Mattie Wood Baird and James Lee Baird and the widow of Lyle Blanks.
      She is survived by two sons, James Blanks and wife, Sandra and Hubbard Blanks and wife, Annette; a daughter, Mattie Gilliam and husband, Luther (L.P.) all of Dillwyn; four grandchildren, Julie O'Bryant, Jackie Ponton, Stephanie Christian and Cameron Gilliam; two great-grandchildren, Holly Ponton and Hunter Gilliam and numerous nieces and nephews.
      A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Saint Andrews Baptist Church, Dillwyn, with interment in the church cemetery.
      The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Andrews Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of choice.

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NORTON, John J. "Jimmy", Jr., 67
of Richmond,

      Died Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Wards Chapel Cemetery, Crewe. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Edna Hanes, 87
Mother of Local
Resident, Dies

      RICHMOND, Jan. 27 - Edna Harvey Dawson Hanes, 87, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 In Richmond.
      She was the daughter of the late Jesse L. Harvey and Carrie Cheatham Harvey of Appomattox. She was the widow of V. Wayne Dawson and John Blackwell Hanes.
      A graduate of Longwood College, Mrs. Hanes taught school for 30 years, serving in the school systems of Norfolk County, Norfolk City and Buckingham County. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and The Woman's Club. She was a former Board member of the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival.
      Through her longtime interest in American history and genealogy, she was a member of a number of lineage organizations, holding local and state offices In several of them. Among these organizations are Order of First Families of Virginia, Jamestown Society, National Society Colonial Dames of America In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Nathaniel Bacon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of Colonial Wars, Daughters of American Colonists, Colonial Dames XVII Century, and National Society Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century.
      Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Dawson Yancey and her husband, William A. of Farmville; one son, V. Wayne Dawson, Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Goochland; four grandchildren, Holly Yancey Stout and husband, Neil of Richmond, Lauren Yancey of Arlington and Sara and Ashley Dawson both of Goochland. Also surviving are three stepdaughters. Temple Hanes Boitnott of Roanoke, Patti Gal Hanes Schmidt of Fullerton, CA and Dr. Elizabeth Hanes Thomas of Bethesda, MD and five step-grandchildren.
      A memorial service for Mrs. Hanes will be held at Bon Air Baptist Church on Sunday, January 30 at 2 p.m.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia, Bon Air Baptist Church or to the charity of choice.

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Published Date: Wednesday 26th January 200

Graveside Service
Set Friday For
John W. Goodrich, 76

      BUCKINGHAM, Jan. 25 - John W. Goodrich, 76, of Buckingham, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his home.
      He is survived by his wife, Estelle C. Goodrich; a daughter, Neda Dobyns and son-in-law, David Dobyns; two grandchildren, Cameron Dobyns and Megan Dobyns, all of Lynchburg and a brother, William P. Goodrich of Phoenix, Arizona.
      Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the Coleman Family Cemetery with the Rev. John Gordon officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckingham County Rescue Squad or the Toga Fire Department.

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CRONER, Marie, 89
of Appomattox,

      Died Thursday, January 20, 2005. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Alabama Baptist Church, Pamplln, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Ann H. Pinkerton, 84
Mother Of Area
Resident, Dies

      RICHMOND, Jan. 25 - Ann H. Pinkerton, 84, of Richmond, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005. She was the widow of Harry J. Pinkerton.
      She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Barry Arthur of Richmond and Kary and Jack Reynolds of Charlotte Court House; two grandsons, David Arthur and William Robbins, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, all of Richmond.
      A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, Glen Allen. Interment followed in Signal Hill Cemetery.
      Memorial donations may be made to a local S.P.C.A. or a charity of choice.

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Funeral Service For
Washington Johnson, 52
Set 2 P.M. Wednesday

      CARTERSVILLE, Jan. 25 - Washington Johnson, Jr. (Bubba), 52, of Chesterfield, formerly of Cartersville, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 in Goochland.
      He is survived by a son, WaShawn Johnson; a daughter, Vonnita Johnson; a stepdaughter, Amy Toles; grandchildren, Carlo, Eonshae, Crystal, Chelsea, Catelyn, Catoria and Calvin, III; his mother, Mary Alice Jackson: mothers of his children, Rose and Polly; four sisters, Dyanne Taylor, Deloris Marsh, Carolyn Jackson and Donna Clarke; two brothers, Harry Jackson, Jr. and Rickey Jackson; a sister-in-law, Arlene Jackson; three brothers-in-law, Mitchell Taylor, Rodney Marsh and Bartholomew dark and a host of aunts, uncles, a devoted great-aunt. Rose Taylor, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, one devoted, Walter Johnson.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church, Cartersville, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Wednesday 19th January 2005

ANDERSON, Nannie Jeter, 101
of Jetersville

      Died Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Jetersville Christian Church with interment in the Jeter Family Cemetery. Jennings-McMillan Funeral Home.

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SCOTT, James R., 81
of Rice

      Died Friday, January 7, 2005. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmvllle.

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Graveside Service For
Elizabeth Sawyer, 79
Held Monday

      BUCKINGHAM, Jan. 18 - Elizabeth Virginia Wright Sawyer, 79, of Buckingham, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at her home.
      She was born September 7, 1925 in Cumberland County, a daughter of the late Frank Wright and Sally Sloan Wright.
      She is survived by her husband, Thomas Sawyer; five children, Douglas Sawyer of Amelia, George Sawyer of Middleton, Carolyn Huebsch of Gillette, WY, Betty Hamrick of Newport News and Dianne Hubbard of New Kent; two sisters; one brother; 13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
      Graveside services were held 1 p.m. Monday at Buckingham Community Cemetery.
      Dunkum Funeral Home, Dlllwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 14th January 2005

Francis E. Davis, 62
Funeral Home Director
Dies On Sunday

      JANUARY 11 - Francis Earl Davis, age 62, of Farmvllle, died at his residence on Sunday, January 9, 2005. He was the husband of Sylvia Bowie Davis and the owner of Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home of Farmvllle.
      Mr. Davis graduated from King William High School, Temple University in Philadelphia and Echols College of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia. He held licenses in three states, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia. In his 44 years as a licensed funeral director, he was manager of the Bringherst Funeral Home in Philadelphia, where he served many families of celebrities and large corporate companies, manager of Hill and Irving Funeral Home in Charlottesville, manager of the former Wheeler and Thompson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, manager of the Echols Funeral Home in Emporia and, since 1993, owner/manager of Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home in Farmville.
      He was co-founder and charter member of the Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia, member of VFDA, Southside Virginia Funeral Directors, Virginia Funeral Directors Association, Masonic Lodge of Farmvllle and Shriner.
      He was the son of the late Robert Earl and Lillie White Davis; and the grandson of Brydie White, the founder of the B. W. White Funeral Home in King William.
      He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Bowie Davis of Farmville; a brother, Robert Edward Davis and wife, Joyce of Mechanicsville; an uncle, George Davis and wife, Katherine of Williams-burg; a stepson, Ronald "Ron" Glenn Davitt and wife, Linda Weaver of Fredericksburg; a step-grandson, Joseph "Joey" Michael Davitt of Fredericksburg; numerous cousins and three loving feline friends, Friskie, Mommy and Muffin. He was a lover of all birds and animals.
      The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, with Masonic Rites at 6 p.m.
      Services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Farmvllle United Methodist Church. Visitation will follow at the B. W. White Funeral Home in King William on Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 3 p.m. followed by a service in the chapel with interment in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery, King William.
      Remembrances may be made to the VA Brain Tumor Center Foundation, MCV, PO Box 980234, Richmond, VA 23296 or your local humane society.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements under the direction of licensee, Charles Colbert and B. W. White, cousin.

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Marcia J. Payne
Former Music
Teacher, Dies

      ANNANDALE, Jan. 13 - Marcia Johnson Payne, of Annandale, died Friday, January 7,2005.
      Mrs. Payne was a music teacher at Robert R. Moton High School between 1952 and 1959. In November, 2003, her daughter surprised her with a visit to the Moton Museum.
      A memorial service will be held Friday at Middle River United Church of Christ, Annandale.
      Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
      Local announcement by the E. B. Allen Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Robert Terry Morris, 46
Of Farmville
Dies Thursday

      JANUARY 13 - Robert Terry Morris, 46, of Farmville, died Thursday, January 6, 2005 at his residence.
      He was born May 12, 1958 in Georgia, a son of Dorothy S. Morris of Farmville and the late Robert M. Morris.
      Mr. Morris was an employee at Buckingham Correctional Facility.
      In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Robin Lynn Morris of Farmville; a daughter, Randall D. Morris and a son, James M. Morris both of Bedford; a brother, Greg Morris of Farmville; nephews, Joshua Morris and Seth Morris and a niece, Holly Morris all of Farmville.
      A memorial service will be held this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.
      Memorial contributions may be made to James and Randall Morris, 91 Popular Forest Lane, Farmville, VA 23901.

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Funeral Service
Set Thursday for
Mary Frances Schmidt, 77

      JANUARY 11 - Mary Frances Schmidt, 77, of Farmvllle, died Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in Charlottesville.
      She was born September 1, 1927 in Appomattox County, a daughter of the late Kenny and Georgia Ferguson Williams.
      She is survived by her husband, Al Schmidt; daughters, Lisa Schmidt of Farmvllle, Kathy S. Redd and her husband, Werner of Meherrin; son, Mike Schmidt of Farmville; grandchildren, Crystal Redd Howard, Ashley Brooke Redd, Heather Redd and Jordan Howe; great-grandchild, Connor Howard; sisters. Hazel Alien of Farmvllle and Pat Kennedy of Poquoson; brother, Cecil Williams of Mt. View, AK and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
      A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home. Farmvllle.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Farmvllle Baptist Church, 132 N. Main St., Farmville, VA 23901.

Published Date: Wednesday 12th January 2005

Funeral Service For
Estelle Brown. 81
Set 1 P.M. Saturday

      CUMBERLAND, Jan.11  - Estelle Brown, 81, of Cumberland, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 in Fork Union.
       She is survived by two sons, James Brown and John Robert Brown; a granddaughter, Rukiyah Brown; two great-grandchildren, Makayla and Kamirah Brown; a half brother, Ernest Allen, Sr.; an aunt, Christine Blanton; a daughter-in-law, Bernice Edwards Brown;two sisters-in-law, Lucille Allen and Frances Brown; a brother-in-law, Captain Edward Mosby, Sr.; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, one devoted, Robert Gordon.
      Her remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 15, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cumberland, with the Rev. Howard C. Cooper, pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the Hatcher Family Cemetery.

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Published Date: Friday 7th January 2005

W. S. "Sam" Loftis, 60
Father of Local
Residents, Dies

      HENDERSONVILLE, NC, Jan. 6 - William Samuel "Sam" Loftis, 60, of Charlotte Court House, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at the McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, from Alzheimer's.
      Born in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late James and Mazie Culbertsom Loftis.
      Mr. Loftis was a resident of Henderson County from 1966 to 1985 and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Oasis Shriner and a member of the Masonic Kedron Lodge #387 in Hendersonville.
      He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Lyda Loftis;four sons, Michael Loftis of Belmont, NC, Randy Loftis of Richmond, Christopher and Jordan Loftis of Charlotte Court House; three daughters, Amy and husband, Aaron Willard of Belmont, NC, Mellisa and husband, Randolph Bryant of Farmvllle and Rosa Loftis of Charlotte Court House; one sister, Betty Bullock of Greenville, SC; three grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
      A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hendersonville Pentecostal Holiness Church. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
      Shuler Funeral Home, Hendersonville, NC, is in charge of arrangements.

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KINNEY, Louise Adcock Thomas. 91
of Dillwyn and Richmond

      Died Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.

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WHITLEY, Michael Anthony, 47
of Richmond

      Died Monday, January 3, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Fork Union Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Reid's Funeral Home of Dillwyn.

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STANTON, Joseph E., Sr.,87
of Dillwyn

      Died Monday, January 3, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Baptist Union Baptist Church with interment in the Stanton Family Cemetery. Reid's Funeral Home of Dillwyn.

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CARLOS, Harry J., 86
of Crewe,

      Died Saturday, January 1, 2005. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethesda Presbyterian Church with interment in Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.

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TOWNSEND, Larry J., 55
of Chapel Hill, NC,

      Died Saturday, January 1, 2005. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. today (Thursday) in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Meherrin. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.
 

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