Kyle J. Williams, 60
Of Farmville
Dies Saturday

       NOVEMBER 24 - Kyle Jay Williams Sr., 60, of Farmville, died Saturday, November 19, 2005 in Greensboro, NC after a lengthy illness.
       He was the firstborn child of Jay Paul Williams and Carolyn Louise Warning Williams in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by a son, Kyle Jay Williams, Jr. and two sisters, Nan Margaret Williams and Arline Mae Pillows.
      He is survived by his devoted and beloved wife, Earlene F. Williams; a daughter, Mary Robin Pacelli of Victoria; his siblings, Tommy A. Williams of Vincentown, NJ, Susan E. Williams of Pemberton, NJ, Jay P. Williams Jr. of Mt. Holly, NJ, Carolyn L. Scull of Pemberton, NJ, Jeanne E. Williams of Central Square, NY, Russell W. Williams of Mahanoy City, PA, Harry W. Williams of Morea, PA and James D. Williams of Voorhees, NJ; maternal aunt, Jeanne E. Coombe of Doylestown, PA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
       Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Navy in Cuba, Iceland and Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Post 7059 of Farmville, American Legion of Richmond, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Monsignor McMahon Council of Midlothian. 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and the St. Theresa Council #11678 of Farmville.
       A Christian Wake Service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, November 27, at the Shorter Funeral Home Chapel with Father Carl DeSouza officiating with visitation following afterwards until 8:30 p.m.
       A funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, November 28 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Bob Spencer officiating. Burial will take place in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia at 2 p.m. with full military honors provided by Crewe VFW Post 7819.
      Memorial donations may be sent to St. Theresa Catholic Church, 709 Buffalo Street, Farmville, VA 23901.

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Published Date: Wednesday 23rd November 2005

Nell Sanderson, 74
Of Farmville
Dies Friday

      NOVEMBER 22 - Nell Ward Sanderson, 74, of Farmville, died Friday, November 18, 2005 at her residence.
      Mrs. Sanderson was a member of Guinea Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Redbud Garden Club of Cumberland County. She was a volunteer for the Southslde Community Hospital Auxiliary of Volunteers.
     She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Stewart and husband, Jay of Farmville; a sister, Betty Ward Torrence and husband, Allen of Appomattox; three brothers, Eugene J. Ward, Jr. and wife, Leenell of Farmville, Edward P. Ward and wife, Joyce B. of Chesterfield and Lawrence B. Ward and wife, Joyce G. of Farmville; two granddaughters, Jessica and Sydney Stewart of Farmville and her devoted caregivers, Shelby Willey and Sharon Shaw. She was preceded in death by husband, George Jesse Sanderson; a sister, Martha Covington and a brother, Robert A, Ward.
      Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
      Remembrances may be made to Guinea Presbyterian Church or Randolph District Volunteer Fire Department.

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Memorial Service For
R. J. Clickner, 56
Set Noon Saturday

      PAMPLIN, Nov. 22 - Robert Joseph Clickner, 56, of Pamplin, died in Prince Edward County.
      He was the son of the late Robert and Imelda Gallant Clickner.
      He is survived by a daughter, Crystal Clickner of Red House; two sons, Raymond Clickner of Arizona and Brian Clickner of Pamplin; a sister, Diane Britton of Buckingham; a granddaughter, Ariel Clickner of Pamplin and former wife, Joanne Clickner of Pamplin.
      A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 26 at 12 noon at Cedar Baptist Church, Route 650, Dillwyn.
      Announced by Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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Graveside Service
Held Sunday For
Hazel Chancellor, 82

      PALMYRA, Nov. 22 - Hazel Mawyer Dickerson Chancellor, 82, died Thursday, November 17, 2005 at her home in Palmyra.
      She was born in Nelson County, March 22, 1923, to the late Brodus and Ollie Mawyer.
      She is survived by a daughter, Dale Wilkerson and husband, Calvin of Hope Mills, NC; a son, Karl Dickerson and wife, Pat of Dillwyn; a brother, J. P. Mawyer and wife, Betty of Queens, NY; a sister-in-law, Alease Anderson of Afton; grandchildren, Lori Dickerson Kelly and husband, Scott of Dillwyn, Howard, Mike and Todd and wife, Gidget and Scott Wilkerson of Hope Mills, NC and great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brandon and Hunter Kelly of Dillwyn and Christopher, Alysa, Johnny, Joshua, Julie, Ashley and Justin Wilkerson of Hope Mills, NC.
      A graveside service was held 3 p.m. Sunday at Rock Spring Methodist Church Cemetery in Faber, with Pastor Bill Myrtle officiating.
      Dunkum Funeral home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date: Friday 18th November 2005

John S. Baker, 74
Of Farmville
Dies Tuesday

      NOVEMBER 17 - John Spencer Baker, 74, of Farmville, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005.
      He is survived by his former wife and devoted friend, Judy Ann Hart of Farmville; sons, Timothy Craig Baker of Farmville, John Spencer Baker, Jr. of Hitchcock, TX, James Steven Baker of Cash, OK: daughters, Daphne Gwendolyn Baker and Daria Renee Lewis of Texas City, TX; brothers, James D. Baker, Sr. of Prospect, Herbert Baker and Billy J. Baker of Florsant, MO, Delmar Baker of Grove, IL, and Homer Baker of Charleston, MO; sisters, Martha Jane Jackson of Texas City, TX, and Regina Rose Viamontes; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Cecil E. Baker.
      The family will receive friends on Friday evening 7-8:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home where services will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. interment will be in Westvlew Cemetery.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Gilbert N. Wood, 94
Well-Known Citizen
Of Farmville, Dies

      NOVEMBER 17 - Gilbert N. Wood, Sr., 94, of Farmville, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in Farmville.
      He is the widower of Grace Cobb Wood and was the son of Nettie Brown and Wilbur Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church, past president of the Farmville Rotary Club and the Farmville Lions Club.
      "Woody," as he was known to his host of friends, was a long-time resident of Farmville, and a man of many talents. He was a professional barber, former owner/manager of The Farmville Motel, builder of many brick homes, landlord and jack of all trades. He was a history buff and collector, especially of coins.
      He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Wood of Appomattox, and two sons, Gilbert N. Wood, Jr. of Farmville and Julian H. Wood of Wade, NC. He also leaves to cherish his memory, one granddaughter, Cindy Burnette and husband, Walter, and their daughter, Renny Burnette; and one grandson, Robert E. Wood and his daughter, Kimberly Wood and son, Tyier Wood.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Browder, officiating.
      Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is serving the family.

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WEST, Adolphus N., 64
of Farmville

      Died November 16, 2005. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m., at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, Farmville. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Mary H. Gilliam, 66
Of Cartersville
Dies Friday

     CARTERSVILLE, Nov. 17 - Mrs. Mary Holmes Gilliam, 66, of Cartersville, died Friday, November 11, 2005 in Cartersville.
     She is survived by a son, Willey Gilliam, Jr. (Shawndell);
three daughters, Paula Branch (Muriel), Patricia Gilliam and Phyllis Bland (Norman); a stepson, Justin Freeman; 18 grandchildren: one great-grandchild; a brother, Clifford Holmes, Jr.;sisters, Hattie Goode and Egnus McGregor; an aunt, Edna Bostic; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Cartersville, with the Rev. Leroy McLaughlin, pastor. Rev. Nathaniel Staton, officiating, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland.

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Published Date: Wednesday 16th November 2005

William W. Baldwin, 74
Of Rice
Dies Monday

      NOVEMBER 15 - William W. Baldwin, 74, of Rice, died Monday, November 14, 2005, at Veteran's Medical Center, Richmond.
      Born on August 20, 1929, in Prince Edward County, he was the son of the late Emmett W. Baldwin and Hallie Mae Scruggs Baldwin.
       Mr. Baldwin was retired from the U.S. Army.
     He is survived by one sister, Mazie B. Ellis of Annandale, three brothers, Wallace Baldwin and wife, Doris, of Farmville, Joseph K. Baldwin and wife, Pat, and Charles E. Baldwin and wife, Betty, all of Rice. He was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin E. Baldwin.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home.
      Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Veteran's Cemetery in Amelia.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, will be serving the family.

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Gary B. Brunner, 54
Of Cumberland
Dies Sunday

      CUMBERLAND, Nov. 15 - Gary "Little Man" Bradford Brunner, 54, of Cumberland, died Sunday, November 13, 2005.
      He is survived by his wife, Gloria J. Brunner, who is store manager of Family Dollar in Dillwyn. Also surviving are his twins, Angela and David Brunner; stepson, Michael Wade; mother, Mildred Brunner; sister, Elizabeth B. Wyatt: two brothers, Frank Michael and Earl "Jody" Brunner.
      Gary was preceded in death by his father, his daughter and brother, Frank J., Tiffany Paige and David S. Brunner.
      Mr. Brunner was very dedicated to his community, serving as president for four years of the Cumberland Youth League. He was a Boy Scout leader with the Cumberland Boy Scout Troop. He worked with the Cumberland County Housing Development until his illness and was also the sound technician at the Pleasant View Baptist Church.
      Mr. Brunner was a partner at Brunner's Store in Cumberland. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church, Columbia, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop #6357, Attn: Phil Scarborough, Cumberland, VA 23040.

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Cecile S. Amos, 80
Of Farmville
Dies Monday

      NOVEMBER 15 - Cecile Sanderson Amos, 80, of Farmville, died Monday, November 14,2005.
      She was the daughter of the late Jesse Walton and Lily Shepherd Sanderson, born May 23,1925.
      She is survived by her husband, Wilfred Clyde Amos, of Farmville; two sons. Lee Walton Amos and William Marshall Amos both of Farmville; two daughters, Margaret Amos Hoi-man and Betty Amos Wright both of Farmville; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
      The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home. Services will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. with interment in Westview Cemetery.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home in charge.

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Bertha K. Glascock, 85
Of Green Bay
Dies Monday

GREEN BAY, Nov. 15 - Bertha Kallam Glascock, 85, of Brookview in Farmville, formerly of Green Bay, died Monday, November 14, 2005.
      Mrs. Glascock was born in Victoria on June 14, 1920, the daughter of the late Dameron and Nancy Elizabeth Smith Kallam.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Glascock, and survived by two sons, Steven Dale Glascock and wife Jackie of Farmville, and James Earl Glascock of Capron; a daughter, Joyce St. John and husband Joe, of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Mary Harrison of Petersburg; five grandchildren, Joey M. St. John and wife Lisa of Waxhaw, NC, David Jeffrey St. John of Charlotte, NC, Abby Kathryn Glascock of Farmville, Elizabeth Hope Glascock of Franklin, Tara Alien Carter of Wingina; three great-grandchildren, Austin Miller St. John of Waxhaw, NC, Colton Gray Carter and Lillie Grace Carter, of Wingina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home. Services will be conducted on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. from Liberty Christian Church, Green Bay, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Remembrances may be made to Liberty Christian Church Cemetery Fund.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Virginia M. Foster, 71
Held Thursday

      NOVEMBER 15 - Virginia Maebelle Rush Foster, 71, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Trinity Mission Nursing Home, Farmville.
      Maebelle, as she was called by many, was born January 28, 1934 in Chestnut Grove, Esmont. She was the daughter of the late William Lewis Rush and Alberta Barrett.
      She was a member of Beulah A.M.E. Church in Farmville where she was on the Steward Board and in the choir.
      She is survived by three daughters. Sherry Brown (David) of Cumberland, Avis Butts (Michael) of Virginia Beach and Claudia Cobbs of Farmville; brothers, Charles Rush and his wife, Margaret H. of Esmont and John Watkins of Washington, DC; 12 grandchildren: 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles G. Woodson, Jr.
      Funeral services were held 12 noon Thursday at Beulah A.M.E. Church, Farmville, with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
      Bland-Reid Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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REDD, Ida, 93
Of Meherrin

      Died Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Forest Baptist Church, Meherrin, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home, Farmville.

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DIXON, Elaine Jones, 54
Of Richmond
Formerly of Pamplin

      Died Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Sunday at Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Appomattox County, with interment in the Jennings Family Cemetery, Pamplin. Bland-Reid Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Published Date: Friday 11th November 2005

Norman A. Taylor, 88
Of Farmville
Dies Wednesday

      NOVEMBER 10 - Norman Alton Taylor, 88, of Farmville, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at his home.
      He is survived by his wife, Arlene Dalton Taylor; four daughters, Patsy Meyers of Florida, Rebecca Carwile-Hosmer of Farmville, Shirley Tuggle of Manassas and Renia Douglass of Woodstock; three sons, Larry Taylor of California, Robert Carwile of Farmville and Thomas Hall of Nokesville; 14 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
      The family will receive friends at all times at the Taylor residence and viewing during the daytime on Thursday at Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville.
      Graveside funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
      Donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 202 dark Street, Farmville, VA 23901.

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Lawrence H. Gills, 88
Buckingham County
Native, Dies Monday

      RICHMOND, Nov. 10 - Lawrence Harwood Gills, 88, of Richmond, formerly of Buckingham County, died Monday, November 7, 2005 after a short illness.
      Born in Buckingham County, February 27, 1917, he was the son of the late Henry W. Gills, Sr. and Leona Cary Duncan Gills of Sheppards.
      Mr. Gills was a retired employee of American Tobacco Company in Richmond. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 8th Air Force in England as a radar mechanic and wore the European Theatre of Operations ribbon with five battle stars. He attended Lakeside Baptist Church and was a member of the Northside Masonic Lodge #292 AF-AM for 57 years.
      He is survived by one brother, D. Wallace Gills of Richmond and one sister, June L. Gills of Washington D.C. Also nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, 0. Carroll Gills and Henry W. Gills, Jr. and four sisters, Irene Gills, Lillie Gills, Louise McLaughlin and Estelle Scott.
      A Masonic service was held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Bliley Funeral Homes-Staples Mill Chapel.
     A graveside services was held 11 a.m. today (Thursday) in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond. The Rev. Robert J. Lewis officiated.
      Please consider memorial contributions to Lakeside Baptist Church, 7401 Woodman Road, Richmond, VA 23228.

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Roberta D. Ruffner, 87
Of Luray
Dies October 7

      NOVEMBER 10 - Roberta Dinwiddie Ruffner, 87, of Luray, died Friday, October 7, 2005.
      She was born in Appomattox, a daughter of Joseph Edwin Dinwiddie and Ola Harris Dinwiddie. She was the granddaughter of John Sampson Harris and Lavalette Ford Harris of the Five Forks neighborhood of Prince Edward County where her grandfather and parents are buried at Bethpeor Baptist Church there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bedinger Ruffner.
      She is survived by daughters, Joan Elizabeth Shovar of Denver, Colorado, Barbara Jane Thompson of Shenandoah and Donna Jean Miller of Luray; a brother, Joel Watson Dinwiddie of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
      An Eastern Star service was held October 10 at Bradley Funeral Home, Luray. A graveside service was conducted by Elder Ernest Long on October 11.

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Memorial Service For
'Patty' Wade, 41
Set November 17

      NOVEMBER 10 - Patricia (Patty) Hanley Wade, 41, of Dillwyn, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at her home.
      Born on January 4, 1964, she was the daughter of Leary D. and Aria H. Hanley of Dillwyn. She was preceded in death by a sister, Geela H. Woodfin.
      She is survived by two sons, David Dean and Darrell John Wade both of Dillwyn; two brothers, Leary Hanley, Jr. of Charlottesvllle and William (Billy) Hanley of Dlllwyn; a sister, Yvonne H. Harris of Farmville; a grandson, Aden Wade; a nephew, William Hanley, Jr. and a niece, Juanlta Woodfin Barren.
       A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 17 at 3 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church near Sheppards.
      Arrangements are by Dunkum Funeral Home, Dlllwyn.

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Funeral Service
Held October 3 For
Grace T. Harris. 59

      NEW CANTON, Nov. 10 - Grace Taylor Harris, 59, of New Canton, died Thursday, September 29, 2005 at her home.
      Born in Buckingham County, she was the daughter of the late Stafford Taylor and Agnes Agee Taylor. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Harris.
      She is survived by her husband, Paul Harris; a daughter, Christina Ownby and a son, Paul Harris, Jr. both of Dillwyn; three sisters, Mary Frances Moss of Buckingham, Joyce Miles and Betty Ann Butner both of Richmond; four brothers, Sammie Taylor, William Taylor and Charlie Taylor all of Richmond and Elue Taylor of Louisa and four grandchildren.
      Funeral services were held Monday, October 3 at the Dunkum Funeral home, Dillwyn, with interment in Cedar Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Published Date: Wednesday 9th November 2005

Funeral Service For
Douglas P. Maitland, 50
Held in Crewe

      NOVEMBER 8 - Douglas Peterson Maitland, Sr., 50, of Richmond, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005.
      Mr. Maitland was employed with Dominion Virginia Power for 30 plus years.
      He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Maitland; four children, Seasons of Hampton, Doug, Jr. and wife, Amy of Mechanicsville, Kevin and Ashley both of Charlottesville; five grandchildren, Christian, Kayla, Jackson, Austin and Skylar and a brother, Steven of Texas.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Crewe Baptist Church with interment in Crewe Cemetery.
     Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, was in charge of arrangements.

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J. M. Blanton, 94
Of Cumberland
Dies Friday

      CUMBERLAND, Nov. 8 - John Marshall Blanton, 94, of Cumberland, died Friday, November 4, 2005 In Keysville.
      He is survived by two sons, John Leroy Blanton and Richard Copeland; two daughters, Elsie Louise Langhorne and Ora Bell Lewis; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Henry and Elijah Blanton; two sons-in-law, John Wesley Langhorne and the Rev. Rye-lander Lewis; a daughter-in-law, Lizzie Blanton; two sisters-in-law, one devoted Nell Blanton and Rosa Blanton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, one devoted James Trent.
      His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Larry Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland.

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Graveside Service
Held Sunday For
A. C. Robertson, 95

      NOVEMBER 8 - Ashby Coleman Robertson, 95, of New Castle, died Thursday, November 3, 2005 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
      He is the brother-in-law of Linda Shreck of Crewe and Theresa Barren of Abilene.
      Graveside funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Darlington Heights.
     Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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"Jennie" Webb
Dies Friday
At Age 100

      NOVEMBER 8 - Jane Glenn "Jennie" Webb, 100, of Farmville, died peacefully at her home Friday, November 4, 2005.
      She was born June 19, 1905, the daughter of E. Melvin and Tola Brightwell Glenn.
      Mrs. Webb was a farmer, florist and most of all a wonderful mother. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Webb and son, John Thomas Webb.
      She is survived by eight children, Henry Webb, Boyd Webb and his wife, Yvonne, Hugh Webb and his wife, Martha, Willye Nixon and her husband, Nix, Susan Hunt and her husband, Jimmy, Rochie Alien and her husband. Billy, Kathleen Morris and her husband, Ray and Glenda Webb; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Browder, officiating. Interment followed in Westview Cemetery.
      Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department.
      Dunkum Funeral Home of Dillwyn served the family with the assistance of Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville.

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WELLS, Willie J., 82
of Burkeville

      Died Sunday, November 6, 2005. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, with interment in King Memorial Park, Baltimore, Maryland. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmville.

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