EPPES, James "Pap", 67
of Rice

      Died Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Funeral Service For
Linda Troyer, 45
Set 2 P.M. Saturday

      FEBRUARY 24 - Linda Troyer, 45, of Farmville, died Thursday, February 24, 2005.
      She was the daughter of Marie Miller, of Farmville, and the late John Dan Miller.
      In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Julius Troyer; her children, Christopher, Joel, Judith, Shawn and Charlotte Troyer all of Farmville; her brothers and sisters, Barbara M. Troyer, John M. Miller, Elizabeth M. Buczek, Paul Miller, Stephen Miller and Matthew Miller all of Farmville.
      A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Farmville Mennonite Church at Sheppards, with interment in the church cemetery.
      The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.

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GOINES. John E.
of Arvonia

      Died Monday, February 21, 2005 in Charlottesvllle. He was the brother of Virginia Bledsoe. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Spreading Oak Baptist Church, Arvonia, with interment in the church cemetery. Reid's Funeral Home, Dlllwyn.

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Funeral Service
Set Sunday For
R. T. 'Bruce' Morris, 80

      APPOMATTOX, Feb. 24 -Robert Thomas "Bruce" Morris, Jr., 80, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at his residence in Buckingham County.
      Born in Buckingham County December 10, 1924, he was a son of the late Robert Thomas Morris, Sr. and Beulah Webb Morris.
      Mr. Morris was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and a retired tobacco farmer by trade.
      He is survived by many cousins and friends including the Webb Family and special cousins, C. J. and Connie Morris and Mike and Cindy Morris and their children, Maggie and Hallie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Christine Morris.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Ronald Mohlmaster, with burial following in the church cemetery.
      The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
      The family suggests that memorials be made to the Chestnut Grove Scholarship Fund, c/o Helen Talbert, Rt. 3 Box 7580, Dlllwyn, VA 23936.

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Stanley T. Vaughan, 93
Of Farmville
Dies Friday

      FEBRUARY 24 - Stanley Thomas Vaughan, 93, of Farmville, died at his home on Friday, February 18, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Noble Dearing Vaughan.
      He was born July 17, 1911 in Prospect, a son of the late William Wallace and Edith Adams Vaughan.
      Mr. Vaughan was a Virginia Department of Agriculture Division of Markets employee for 45 years, the last 30 of which he was state supervisor of regulatory and enforcement.
      He interrupted his employment during World War II to enlist in the U.S. Army and served as Mess Sergeant later attached to an Air Force ordnance company. He saw duty in the Mediterranean and Pacific arenas. He was discharged in 1945 as a Technical Sergeant with the Eamet Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.
      Mr. Vaughan was an 80 year member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities that also included caretaker of building and grounds. He was president of the Olive Branch UMC Cemetery Association.
      At the age of 23, he became a Mason affiliated with Prospect Lodge #279 that later merged with Pamplln Southside #191 where he was a Life Member in Perpetuity. He received his 50 and 60 year pins and 70 year plaque from the Grand Lodge of Virginia for his loyalty and faithful service to Freemasonry. He served as the Masonic Home Ambassador, raising funds for the home throughout the 26th Masonic District.
      In May 2004, at the dedication of the Brown Memory Support Center at the Masonic Home of Virginia, he was recognized for his generosity and support with the naming of Room # 11 in his honor.
      Mr. Vaughan was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Lynchburg, Orient of Virginia and Kazim Shriners, A.A.O.N.M.S. Temple of Roanoke, as well as Pamplln Chapter #58 Order of the Eastern Star.
      In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepdaughter, Jo D. Smith of Cumberland County and her three children and their spouses: Debra S. Fitzgerald and David of Glen Alien, John Marshall Smith, Jr. and Beth and Millard Todd Smith and Lacie all of Cumberland County, along with their children Cary and Emily Fitzgerald, and Mary Katherine, Hannah and twins, Jordan and Cal Smith.
      Other survivors include his sister, Edith V. Quigley of Richlands, WA; a half sister, Annie Belle V. Agee of Manakin-Sabot and a half brother, James R. Vaughan, Sr. of Lynchburg;sisters-in-law, Janet K. Vaughan of Farmville and Nola L. Vaughan Fauber of Raphine, along with numerous nieces and nephews including Carolyn Vaughan of Farmville. He was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister, and two half sisters.
      A memorial service with Masonic rites and military honors will be held on Sunday at Olive Branch UMC at 2 p.m., visitation will follow at the church. Mr. Vaughan was an anatomical donor.
      Remembrances may be made to Olive Branch UMC, 98 Olive Branch Road, Prospect, VA 23960, The Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23233-4916 or Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 87, Farmville, VA 23901.
      Arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Published Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2005

Edward E. Ryjowski, Jr. 37
Local Carpenter
Dies Friday

      CUMBERLAND, Feb. 22 -Edward E. Ryjowski, Jr., 37, of Cumberland, died Friday, February 18,2005.
      He was born April 2, 1967 in Canton, Ohio, a son of Edward E. Ryjowski of Canton, Ohio and Camilla Rabon of Farmville.
      He worked as a carpenter for C. E. Jones Construction.
       In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Eric J. Ryjowski of Farmville.
      A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) at Worsham Baptist Church. Interment will be held in Canton, Ohio. The family will receive friends following the service.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Cross Action Ministries, 501 Greenhouse Rd., Chase City, VA 23924 or to Med Flight III, Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of local arrangements.

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Granville A. Higgins, Sr., 84
Retired Farmer
Dies Friday

      RICE, Feb. 22 - Granville Arvil Higgins, Sr., 84, of Rice, formerly of Cumberland, died Friday, February 18, 2005 in Farmville.
      He was born in Tennessee, a son of the late Harry Banner and Maude Robinson Higgins.
      Mr. Higgins was a retired dairy fanner and former deputy sheriff for Cumberland County. He was an United States Army Veteran of World War II.
      He is survived by a daughter, Juanlta H. Hazlegrove of Cumberland; a son, Granville A. Higgins, Jr. of Mechanicsville; two sisters, Edith Dunnavant of Blackstone and Cordelia Higgins of Crewe; a brother, Wayne Higgins of Fayetteville, Georgia; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valma Dunnavant Higgins; a son, Harry Ellis Higgins; five brothers, Hoover, Ernest, James, Willard and Hillard Higgins.
      Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
       Remembrances may be made to the donors choice,
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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BROWN, Pearl, 83
of Farmvllle,

       Died Saturday, February 19, 2005. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Race Street Baptist Church, Farmvllle, with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Funeral Service
Held Sunday For
Ronald 'Pug' Mahan, 50

      FEBRUARY 22 - Ronald D. "Pug" Mahan, 50, of Farmvllle, died Friday, February 18, 2005.
      He was born July 18, 1954 in Prince Edward County, a son of Ralph S. Mahan of Farmvllle and Joyce Hodges Trail.
      In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Karen Mahan; stepfather, Bradford Trail; four children, Ronald Mahan, Jr. of Farmvllle, Jeremy Mahan, Billie Jo Mahan and Stacie Brook Mahan all of Rice; one brother, Roger Mahan and his wife, Brenda of Farmville; one sister, Diane Simpson and her husband, Doyne of Prospect and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sputnik Mahan.
      A funeral service was held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the New Life Assembly of God Church with interment in the Family Cemetery.
       Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service For
Jennie B. Mason, 92
Held Sunday

      CHARLOTTE CH, Feb. 22 -Jennie B. Mason, 92, of Charlotte Court House, died Friday, February 18, 2005 in Farmville.
      She was born May 29, 1912 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late Frank and Alma Dickerson Fitz. She was the widow of John P. Mason.
      She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Fish of Eastman, GA and Faye Buza of Abilene; grandchildren, Carlton Fish, Gayle Fish, Jean Miller, Steven Dowdy, Teresa Powell, Tommy Dowdy, Debbie Hall, Michael Mason and Lisa Parsons; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, John Mason.
      A graveside service was held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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John L. Elder, Jr
Of Kingsville
Dies Sunday

      KINGSVILLE, Feb. 22 - John L. Elder, Jr. died at his residence in Kingsville Sunday, February 20,2005.
      He was born June 14, 1941 in Prince Edward County, a son of the late John and Louise Weeks Elder.
      Mr. Elder was an employee of Town & Country Furniture.
      He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Debra E. and George Patterson of Cumberland; grandchildren, Emily Nicole and John Daniel Patterson both of Cumberland; a sister, Charlotte Etherton of Kingsville;a brother, Carlton Elder and his wife, Mary Alice of Cartersville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jasper Elder.
      A graveside service was held 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Shorter Funeral home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements

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LAMM, Nathan Scott, 36
of Green Bay

      Died Friday, February 18, 2005. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

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WRIGHT, Jerome A., 42
of Pamplin,

      Died Sunday, February 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, with interment in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Prospect. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Dr. Edward A. Crawford, 85
Retired H-S College
Professor, Dies

      MILLINGTON, TN, Feb. 22 -Dr. Edward Alexander Crawford, Jr., 85, of Millington, TN, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005.
      He was born in McConnell's, SC, a son of the late Dr. Edward Alexander Crawford, Sr. and Kate Patton Crawford.
      Dr. Crawford was a retired professor of Biology from Hampden-Sydney College. He was a graduate of York County Schools and the University of Virginia. He was a U. S. Army World War II veteran having received the Purple Heart.
      He is survived by his wife, Jeanene Sullivan Crawford;
three stepsons, Stewart D. Kaminer of Crestview, FL, Marc K. Kaminer of Warner-Robbins, GA and Scott M. Kaminer of Cincinnati, OH and seven grandchildren.
      Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Olivet Presbyterian Church, McConnell's, SC, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Edward A. Crawford Scholarship Fund, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 or Olivet Presbyterian Church, PO Box 159, McConnell's, SC 29726.
      Barren Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 18th February 2005

Funeral Service
Set Friday For
Lois E. Newman, 59

       MEHERRIN, Feb. 17 - Lois Eleanor Newman, 59, of Meherrin, died Monday, February 14, 2005.
      She is survived by three sisters, Jewel N. Dix and Betty N. Mull both of Meherrin and Mary N. Elder of Cartersvllle and numerous other relatives and friends.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Newman and Alma Jones Newman and three brothers, James E. Newman, Eugene L. "Jeepie" Newman and Curtis L. Newman.
      Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysvllle, with interment in the Meherrin Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
      The Family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Graveside Service
L. F. McCauley, 48
Set 2 P.M. Saturday

      DILLWYN, Feb. 17 - Lewis Franklin McCauley, 48, of Dillwyn, died Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Southslde Community Hospital, Farmville.
      He was the son of Edna Gertrude Maupin McCauley of Dillwyn and the late Oscar McCauley.
      Mr. McCauley was the owner of J.D. Trash Service in Albemarle County and loved playing Bluegrass music.
      In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Julia Ellen Faircloth McCauley of Dlllwyn; a daughter, Judy Ella Morris and husband, James of Dlllwyn; two sons, Lewis Franklin McCauley, Jr. and wife, Tracey of Fork Union and Samuel Shepard McCauley of Dillwyn; three brothers, Oscar McCauley, Jr. of Troy, Norman McCauley of Staunton and Boyd Joseph McCauley of Barboursville; a sister, Edna Gertrude Hunter of Waynesboro; grandchildren, James Earl Morris, III, Julia Elizabeth Morris, Samantha Ellen Morris. Sarah Elizabeth McCauley and a cousin, George Napier, III.
      Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Riverview Cemetery in Charlottesville, with the Rev. Cannon Hartsfield officiating.
      The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville.

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Funeral Service For
Annie Burger, 91
Held Sunday

      FEBRUARY 17 - Annie Maude Dowdy Burger, 91, died Thursday, February 10, 2005 at the Appomattox Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late William Marshall Burger and a long time resident of Farmvllle.
      Born in Prince Edward County, February 8, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hamilton Dowdy and Annie Singleton Dowdy. She was a member of the Farmvllle United Methodist Church for over 70 years.
      She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Wilbur France Burger and wife, Libby and Dr. William Marshall Burger, Jr. and wife, JoAnne;three grandchildren and spouses, Wilbur France Burger, Jr. and wife, Mary, Teresa Stubblefield and husband. Jay, Mary Curry and husband, Dale;three great-grandchildren, Marshall Stubblefield, Hundley Burger and Lilly Stubblefield; three sisters, Bessie Pulliam, Inez Simpson and Elsie Fulcher and husband, T. J.; one brother, Rankin Dowdy and wife, Susie and numerous nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Jarrett Burger, three sisters, Louise Glenn, Vernell Betko and Ruby Gordon and three brothers, Charlie Dowdy, Otho Dowdy and Wlllie Dowdy.
      Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Mike Browder was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church with interment in Westvlew Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Farmvllle United Methodist Church, Music-Organ Fund, PO Box 64, Farmvllle, VA 23901.
      Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, and Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Wednesday 16th February 2005

HATCHER. Edward Oaksie,89
of Farmville,

      Died Sunday, January 30, 2005. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5 at Race Street Baptist Church with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Farmville. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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MARSHALL, Earl H., 73
of Rice,

      Died Tuesday, February 8, 2005. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel with interment in the Marshall Family Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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HOLCOMB, Mattie G., 86
of Washington, DC

      Formerly of Darlington Heights, died Friday, January 28, 2005. Funeral services were held February 3 at Triumph Baptist Church, Darlington Heights, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Juanita Simonini, 81
Retired Teacher
Dies Thursday

      FEBRUARY 15 - Juanita E. Simonini, 81, of Farmville, died Thursday, February 10, 2005.
      She was born October 10, 1923 in Maryland, a daughter of the late Enos and Elsie Dryden Evans. She was the widow of Rinaldo Charles Simonini, Jr.
      Mrs. Simonini was a retired teacher.
      She is survived by her son, Dr. R. Charles Simonini III; her daughter, Diahn M. Simonini; her aunt, Otelia Evans (Tia) Sterling and numerous cousins.
      A funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Westview Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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WASHINGTON, L. Clintor, 43
of Crewe,

      Died Friday, February 11, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Crewe, with interment in the Washington Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.

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KNIGHT, Mollie Frances, 81
of Victoria

      Died Friday, February 4, 2005. Funeral services were held Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Victoria, with interment in the Knight Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.

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LaFORCE, Edward L. 75
of Enid, Oklahoma

      Died Friday, February 11, 2005. He was a graduate of Farmvllle High School and the brother of Estelle Moore and Goldie Cornell of Farmvllle. Memorial services will be held Wednesday in Oklahoma. Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.

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Funeral Service For
Betty S. Huddleston,70
Held Monday

       BUCKINGHAM, Feb. 15 - Betty Stout Huddleston, 70, of Buckingham, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at her home.
       Born June 17, 1932, she was the daughter of Rosa Stout of Buckingham and the late N. E. Stout, Sr. She was preceded in death by a son, John M. Huddleston, III.
      Mrs. Huddleston was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church.
      In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of 51 years, John M. Huddleston, Jr.; two sons, David Huddleston and his wife, Robbin of Louisa and Tony Huddleston and his wife. Tammy of Buckingham; a daughter, Katie H. Toney of Buckingham; eight grandchildren, Justin and Ashley Huddleston of Louisa, Toni Beth and Meghan Huddleston, Kristy, Kandace, Scott and John Toney all of Buckingham; three sisters, Shirley Huddleston, Evelyn Taylor and Debbie Speas; six brothers, Bobby, Larry, Jack, Teddy, Junior and Johnny Stout.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at Salem United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, PO Box 475, Dlllwyn, VA 23936 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Rd., Suite 2, Charlottesvllle, VA 22903.
        Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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