SHIN, Hyun, 81
of Richmond

      Died at his home, Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Graveside funeral services were held 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.

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"Tom" Delp, 93
Of Keysville
Dies Tuesday

      KEYSVILLE, Nov. 3 - Thomas "Tom" Howard Delp, 93, of Keysville, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at his home.
      He was born in Princeton, West Virginia and was owner/operator of Southside Electric Sales and Services of Richmond.
      He is survived by his wife, Dortha; daughter, Lynsay Hewlett of Louisburg, NC; son, James Patterson of Charlotte, NC; two stepdaughters, Wanda Crouse of Elizabeth City, NC and Sandra Roberts of Chesterfield; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; twin great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
      Graveside funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield County.
      Memorial donations may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad, 8300 George Washington Highway, Keysvllle, VA 23947.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Tuesday For
"Pete" Jenkins, 55

      RICE, Nov. 3 - Calvin J. "Pete" Jenkins, Jr., 55, of Rice, died Sunday, October 30, 2005.
      He worked at Ft. Pickett in Blackstone and was a member of the Virginia National Guard for the past 37 years. He volunteered his time to the Rice Fire Department and as a member of the Rice First Responders. He was a member of the Burke Lodge # 147 A.F & A.M. Masonic Lodge in Burkeville.
      He is survived by his mother, Nellie C. Jenkins; son, Randall S. Jenkins; two brothers, Victor T. "Bill" Jenkins and Robert Terry Jenkins and wife, Diane all of Rice.
      Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shorter Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Earl Wallace officiating. Interment followed in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Rice.

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John A. Perini, 81
Dies Friday
In Farmville

      NOVEMBER 3 - John Anthony Perini, 81, died at his home in Farmville on Friday, October 28, 2005.
      Mr. Perini was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II and fought for his country in the Battle of Peleliu. After the war, he returned to New Jersey and served as Mayor of Hope, New Jersey and was one of the founding members of the Hope Fire Department. Upon retiring as a dairy farmer, the family moved to Farmington, New Mexico and lived there for 15 years before moving to Virginia.
       He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Victoria; three sons and their wives. Tony and Mary of Farmville, Matthew and Cathy of Socorro, New Mexico and Victor and Laurel of Memphis, Tennessee; ten grandchildren;four great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris Bozzuffi of Belvidere, New Jersey; a brother, Rudy Perini and his wife, Joan of Clinton Corners, New York; son-in-law, Thomas Maer and a daughter-in-law, Carmen Perini-Vidal both of Guatemala City, California.
      A Christian Wake Service was held 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Shorter Funeral Home Chapel.
      Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Theresa Catholic Church.

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Funeral Service For
Louise R. Gilliam
Held Saturday

      CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Nov. 3 - Louise R. Gilliam died Monday, October 24, 2005 in Farmville.
      She was born November 24, 1916 in Cumberland County, a daughter of the late Cupid and Alice Short Robinson and granddaughter of Cupid Robinson, Sr., one of the founders of Sharon Baptist Church.
      Mrs. Gilliam was a member of Sharon Baptist Church, the Sr. Missionaries, House of Ruth, vice president of the Sr. Ushers and First President of the Pastor's Aid Ministry.
She attended school at the Cumberland Training School and worked at Kilcare Laundry, Dunnington's Tobacco Factory and retired from Stackpole Components Company.
      She is survived by seven children, Julia G. Leach (Bob) of New Rochelle, New York, Milton Gilliam (Diane) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joseph C. Gilliam (Dorothy), Roberta G. Ferguson, Barbara Gilliam and Samuel L. Gilliam all of Farmville and Joyce Gilliam of Neptune, New Jersey; two brothers, Lawrence Robinson (Dorothy) and William Robinson, Sr. (Thelma) all of Farmville; a sister-in-law, Dorothy C. Robinson of Laurens, South Carolina; 28 grandchildren, four of whom she raised as her own; 75 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends.
      Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday at Sharon Baptist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Veonie W. Young, 90
Dies Wednesday
In Danville

      DANVILLE, Nov. 3 - Veonie Worsham Young, 90, of Danville, died Wednesday, November 2,2005.
      She was born October 7, 1915 in Danville, a daughter of the late Samuel Akers Worsham and Sarah Annie Pulliam Worsham. She was predeceased by her first husband, Melvin Evans and her second husband, Toy Lee Young.
      Mrs. Young was raised in Eden, North Carolina and lived her adult life in Danville. She moved to Charlotte Court House in 1961 and resided there for 15 years before returning to Danville, where she has lived for the past 30 years.
      She retired from Dan River Mills, Inc., where she worked as a spinner. While residing in Charlotte Court House, she wrote news for the social column for The Farmville Herald and Charlotte Gazette newspapers. Mrs. Young was a member of Bethlehem Community Presbyterian Church in Charlotte Court House, where she had been a Sunday school teacher. She attended Full Gospel Fellowship Church as long as her health permitted her to do so.
      She is survived by her daughter, Annette Marie Turman of the residence; four grandchildren, Ronnie W. Gobble of Roxboro, NC, Bennett A. Gobble and Glenn L. Turman both of Danville and Velvet D. Turman of Greenville, SC; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and 11 great-step-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Kim S. Gobble; five stepchildren, Allen Young, Morty Young, Fletcher Young, Blanche Y. Scruggs and Bertha Y. Waddle; four sisters. Bertha W. Rogers, Rena W. Coleman, Mammie W. Kennon and Effie W. Lundsford and two brothers, Oscar Worsham and Aubrey Worsham.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts, North Main Chapel, Danville, with the Reverend Roger Ewing and the Reverend John Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
      The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Memorial donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew P, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541.

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LANGHORN, Cynthia A., 95
of Cumberland County

      Died Friday, October 28, 2005. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at First Liberty Baptist Church, Buckingham County, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reld Funeral Home of Farmville.

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EUBANKS, John W.. 76
of Scottsville

      Died Saturday, October 29, 2005. Funeral services will be held Friday at Ridge-way Baptist Church, Scottsville, with interment in the Eubanks Family Cemetery. Reid's Funeral Home of Dillwyn.

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PARRISH, Thomas, Jr., 62
of Rice

      Died Thursday, October 27, 2005. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, with interment in the church cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Memorial Service For
Glenn R. LeSueur, 71
Set 11 A.M. Thursday

      BUCKINGHAM, Nov. 1 - Glenn Richard LeSueur, 71, of Buckingham, died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 in Keysvllle.
      He was born August 18, 1934 in Buckingham County, a son of the late Henry LeSueur and Polly Whorley LeSueur.
      He is survived by his children, Rick LeSueur of Chesapeake, Terry Wayne LeSueur of Richmond, Debbie McMillian of Richmond and Richard LeSueur of Farmville; six grandchildren, Brandee Allen, Christy Lee McMillian, Mark McMillian, Richie LeSueur, Lindsay LeSueur and Lance LeSueur; two great-grandchildren, Jahannd Glenn Allen and Cross Raymond Allen.
      A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Published Date: Wednesday 2nd November 2005

Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Annie B. Bowles, 86

      COLUMBIA, Nov. 1 - Annie B. Bowles, 86, of Columbia, widow of George H. Bowles, died Saturday, October 29, 2005.
      She is survived by one son, James W. Bowles, Sr. of Cumberland; two daughters, Mary Adams of Powhatan and Doris Harlow of South Boston; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, George A. Bowles and Louise Bowles.
      Mrs. Bowles was a member of Fork of Willis Baptist Church for over 50 years.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday in Fork of Willis Baptist Church, Columbia, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, was in charge of arrangements.

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Lou S. Vaughan, 70
Of Farmville
Dies Friday

NOVEMBER 1 - Lou Seamster Vaughan, 70, widow of Howard A. Vaughan, died Friday, October 28, 2005 at her residence.
      She was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Grade Jackson Seamster.
      Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Helen Vaughan and Delmas Mann; a grandson, Jason Daniel Mann all of Charlotte Court House; sisters, Augusta Hood of Lunenburg Court House, Alice Coleman of Farmville and a brother, Earl Seamster of Farmville. She was predeceased by sisters and a brother, Mildred Overstreet, Elnora Guthrie and Arthur "L.C." Seamster.
      A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Farmville Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Michael Cheuk and the Rev. Susan Joyce.
      The family will receive friends at Mrs. Vaughan's residence in Farmville this evening (Tuesday) from 6 to 8 p.m.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Farmville Baptist Church, 132 North Main Street, Farmville, VA 23901.
     Arrangements are by Cremation Society of Virginia. You may express condolences at www.virginiacrematlon.com.

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Murphy Howard Elder, 87
Retired Post Master
Dies Saturday

      CULLEN, Nov. 1 - Murphy Howard Elder, 87, of Cullen, died Saturday, October 29, 2005.
      He was a retired Post Master and a US Air Force Veteran of World War II.
      He is survived by a nephew, Donald Elder of Roanoke; three nieces, Nellie Ann Boettcher of Lincoln, Nebraska, Cindy White and Lindy Harris both of Lynchburg and a number of great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lacey E. Cobb and a brother, George E. Elder.
      Graveside services were held 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) in the Madisonville Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
      Browning Funeral Home, Keysvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Lucile V. St. John, 92
Held 2 P.M. Sunday

      PHENIX, Nov. 1 - Lucile Vaught St. John, 92, of Phenix, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
      She was born March 19, 1913 in Smyth County, Camp, VA, the daughter of the late Garland G. and Anna Brewer Vaught. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cullen C. St. John and her son, Richard Douglas (Doug).
      She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen S. Cobb and husband, Gary of Richmond and Ruby Mae St. John of Phenix; two sons, David C. St. John and wife, Patricia of Mechanicsville and Joseph N. St. John and wife, Marie of Phenix; eight grandchildren, Joann C. Mollisee (Sam), Gary Stuart and Stanford C. Cobb (Michelle), Kristy Tharpe, Brian (Amy) and Alan St. John, Tracy Jordan (Tim), Tara Cantwell (T. J.); 11 great-grandchildren, Ashley Mollisee, Taylor and Summer Cobb, Jarrett and Jason Tharpe, Hayden, Delainey and Evan St. John, Colby and Cade Jordan and Tommy Cantwell; two sisters, Jannett Grubb of Wytheville and Frances Barnett of Roanoke; one sister-in-law, Margaret Vaught of Crewe; one brother-in-law, Dillard Reed of Appomattox and other family members.
      With a strong faith and a gentle, loving, kind and caring heart she brought tender love and care to her family and many, many friends. She was active in her church and community for many years and blessed with many talents, she especially enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, sewing and quilting.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rough Creek Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery.
      Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 28th October 2005

Graveside Service For
Lynford W. Cumbey, 96
Set 2 P.M. Saturday

      PAMPLIN, Oct. 27 - Lynford Walker Cumbey, 96, of Pamplin, died Sunday, October 23, 2005.
      Born in Appomattox County, June 8, 1909, he was a son of the late Thomas C. and Rosa Fore Cumbey.
      Mr. Cumbey was a member of Pamplin United Methodist Church for 82 years and was a clerk with Davidson's Department Store retiring after 20 years of service. Following retirement he was employed by Marshall's Department Store in Appomattox.
      He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Etta Lucado Cumbey; one daughter, Jean C. Austin of Richmond; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Austin and his wife, Beth of Richmond, Kevin Austin of Nashville, TN and Brian Austin of Richmond and two great-granddaughters, Kate and Ella Austin.
      Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Pamplin Community Cemetery by the Rev. Johnny Covington.
      The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
      Condolences may be sent to the family at www.robinsonfuneral.com

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Ruby M. Smith, 94
Of Farmville
Dies Wednesday

      OCTOBER 27 - Ruby Marks Smith, 94, of Farmville, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
      She was born October 18, 1911 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late James Edward Marks and Susie Reynolds Marks. She was the widow of Bernard Clay Smith.
      She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
      Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sheppards.
Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Wednesday 26th October 2005

Royall, Jane B.,
of Amelia

      Died Monday, October 24, 2005. Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Amelia Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone

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Alice P. Smith, 79
Of Buckingham Co.
Dies Monday

      OCTOBER 25 - Alice Pettice Smith, 79, died Monday, October 24,2005.
      She was born January 21, 1926 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Hubert Marshall Smith and Fannie Clay Cox Smith.
      She was a lifelong member of Smyrna United Methodist Church where she served as choir director, youth leader, Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, chairman of the cemetery committee, church historian and member of the administrative board.
      She is survived by a sister, Edna Clay Smith.
      Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, Sheppards.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Smyrna United Methodist Church, c/o Marie Adams, Rt. 2, Farmvllle,, VA 23901.
      Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service
Held Friday For
Maggie J. Wiseman, 75

      OCTOBER 25 - Maggie Jones Wiseman, 75, of Farmville, died Thursday, October 20, 2005.
      She is survived by a brother, Hobert D. Jones; four sisters, Kathleen Kersey, Pearl Guill and her husband, Hal, Junie Garrett and her husband, Sherman and Loyce Wilkerson and her husband, Earnest; and many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her neighbors, Micky, Karen, Bobby and Allison Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Magee Wiseman and brothers, Brady, Jesse and W. G. Jones.
      Graveside funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Laura M. Swain, 42
Held 1 P.M. Tuesday

      DILLWYN, Oct. 25 - Laura Mayo Swain, 42, of Dillwyn, died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at her home.
      She was born February 26, 1963 in Charlottesville, a daughter of William Ray Mayo of New Canton and the late Evelyn Louise Hall Mayo.
      In addition to her father, she is survived by her fiancé, James T. Stone, Jr. of Dillwyn; three daughters, Ashley Swain of Dillwyn, Kristy Mayo and Brandy Mayo of Cartersville: two sisters, Judy Davis and Joanne Davis of New Canton; a brother, William R. Mayo, Jr. of New Canton and a number of nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James and John Mayo.
      Funeral services were held 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Goshen Christian Church Cemetery.

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Janet Hix Scott, 50
Of Farmville
Dies Sunday

      OCTOBER 25 - Janet Hix Scott, 50, of Farmville, died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at her home.
      Born in Farmville, March 25, 1955, she was the daughter of John and Florence Oliver Hix of Hixburg.
      Mrs. Scott was a member of Hobson's Chapel United Methodist Church, a consummate educator and a strong supporter and active participant in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
      She is survived by her husband. Thomas Porter Scott, III; two sons, Thomas Edwin Scott and John Harwood Scott both of Farmville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John David and Gloria Hix, Thomas W. and Vicki Hix and James W. and Sharon Hix all of Hixburg; four double first cousins, the children of William and Glenna Hix, Jane Hix, Danny Hix, Cynthia Smith and Mary Beth Crouse; mother and father-in-law, Margaret Midkiff and Thomas P. Scott, Jr. of Farmville; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Kelly Barrett of Winston-Salem, NC and Betty and Jeff Duncan of Rockville and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Louise Scott of Farmville.
      Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Hob-son's Chapel United Methodist Church, Powhatan, and 2 p.m. In Elon Baptist Church, Pamplin by the Rev. Albert Davis, the Rev. Rick Butcher and the Rev. Andrew Matthews.
      The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox.
      The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Rt. 4 Box 627, Appomattox, VA 24522 or the Hobson's Chapel United Methodist Church Music Program, 50 Stoney Point Road, Cumberland, VA 23040.
      Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roblnsonfuneral.com

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