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Kennell A. Jackson, Jr.

      Kennell A. Jackson Jr. was born on March 19, 1941 to Kennell and Lottie Jackson of Farmville, Virginia.

      He attended the local public schools, graduating from Robert R. Moton High School in June of 1958. He continued his education and completed his undergraduate degree in 1962 at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), in Hampton, Virginia, graduating with highest honors. This would lead to a lifetime of academic pursuit, along with numerous honors and achievements. Fellowships to study at the University of California — Los Angeles, the University of Ghana and Cambridge University in England preceded his receiving his doctorate degree from UCLA. His academic career culminated with his being promoted to a full professorship in the History Department at Stanford University in California prior to his death. Kennell passed away on November 21, 2005 at Stanford Hospital. He was 64 years old.

      During his life, his work and personal interests took him far from his beginnings in Farmville, Virginia, the town of his birth. Despite this, he always held his home and his family close to his heart. He attributed a great deal of credit to his parents who he recognized as having instilled core values that would serve him throughout his life. His parents placed a great deal of emphasis on the importance of education and encouraged respect for fellow human beings. Both exhibited wonderful examples of service to others. These examples were not lost on Kennell. He would prove to use them well.

      His immediate family survives him: his brother, Otis Jackson, his niece Adrienne Jackson and his sister-in-law, Ellen Jackson, all of Chesapeake, Virginia. He was blessed with a host of relatives and friends, all of whom mourn his passing.

      A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 4 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery in Cumberland County.

      Bland-Reid Funeral Home is in charge of service.

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Josephine C. Brown

      Josephine C. Brown, 85, departed this life Saturday, January 28, 2006 at her residence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

      She was born on May 23,1920 in Lawton, West Virginia to the late Samuel C. and Carrie Perkins Chambers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Solomon H. Brown, Sr., a sister. Ruby C. Jackson, and a brother, Eugene C. Chambers.

      She is survived by four daughters: Ella Evans (Ralph) of Richmond, Virginia, Barbara Booker (Nelson) of Dillwyn, Virginia, Audrey Brown and Joyce Olatunde of Charlottesville, Virginia; four sons, Solomon Brown, Jr. of Dillwyn, Virginia, Clarence Brown, Sr. (Joyce) of Charlottesville, Virginia, Herbert Brown (Nell) and Luther Brown of Dillwyn, Virginia; two sisters, Mary Onion of East Orange, New Jersey and Shirley Coles (Lloyd) of Dillwyn, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Irene B. Logan of Richmond, Virginia and Minnie Chambers of Newark, New Jersey; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

      The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks for the loving care received from Hospice of the Piedmont, especially Tina Whiting and Alicia White. Also special thanks to Dr. David Campanelli and Dr. Byrd Leavell.

     A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2006 at the Slate River Baptist Church, SR 649, Dillwyn, Virginia with the Reverend Ricky Scott, officiating. Interment will follow in the Chambers Family Cemetery

      Reid's Funeral Home, Dillwyn, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

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Veniria P. (Butney) Burnett

      Burnett, Veniria P. ("Butney"), 67 of Keysville, died January 27, 2006.

      She is survived by her son. Vie and daughter-in-law, Judy.

      Her husband. Jack Burnett and parents, Larry and Louise Poythress, all deceased before her.

      A graveside service will be held at the Burnett Family Cemetery, on Wednesday, February 1, at 2 p.m. Pastor Ted Smith, of Ash Camp Baptist Church, Keysville, will conduct the ceremony.

      We would like to thank her closest relatives. Aunt Alma Baird, of Gasburg, Uncle Archie Lynch, of Chester, and her cousin, Thelma Joyce Watts, of Keysville, for visiting regularly throughout her illness and being by her side at her time of passing and the Britthaven Nursing Facility of Keysville and attending staff.

      Also, the Cremation Society of Virginia, Clarksville, for their services.

Died Saturday, January 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4 at Beulah AME Church, Farmville, with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

      JANUARY 31 - Dorothy Goetz Rider, 81, of Farmville, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at her home in Buckingham County. She was the widow of Warren Rider.
      Her survivors include Mary Ann Barber of Roanoke, Siegfried A. Goetz of Daytona Beach, Florida and Mary K. Rider of Ocala, Florida and their families.
      Christian funeral and burial rites were held 1 p.m. Friday, January 27 at the Shorter Funeral Home Chapel, Farmville. Father Carl DeSouza officiated.

      JANUARY 31 - Allison Reld Stokes, of Farmville, died Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at her residence.
      She was born in Chatham, the daughter of the late Edwin S. and Frances Thornwell Reld. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Herbert Rieves Stokes.
      Mrs. Stokes was a member of Farmville Presbyterian Church and the Judith Randolph Longwood Chapter NSDAR where she was past Regent.
      She is survived by two daughters, Allison S. Martin of Farmville and Linda S. Johnson of Burkeville; a son, Cary B. Stokes and wife, Sarah of Farmville: five grandchildren, Bryan R. Martin, Leslie M. Campbell, Shawn J. Ledger, Collin B. Stokes and Kathryn E. Stokes; four great-grandchildren, Calvin and Katy Martin, Ryan and Jordan Ledger and greatstep grandchild, Daniel Ledger. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Sydney; three brothers, Edwin Sydney. James Thornwell and Leslie Earle Reld and a son-in-law, Robert S. Johnson.
      Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Westvlew Cemetery.
      The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.
      Remembrances may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation or the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad.

      JANUARY 31 - Lucille Kelsey Gee, 83, of Farmville, died Friday, January 27, 2006.
      She was retired from Southside Community Hospital as secretary in the admitting office and also worked as a clerk, window dresser and monogrammed for Baldwin's Department Store in Farmville.
      She was a lifetime member of Appomattox PE Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years with perfect attendance. She was awarded a lifetime membership to the Presbyterian Women of the Church. She was a woman dedicated to her church and family.
      She is survived by a daughter, Margaret G. Early and husband, Jimmie of Richmond; six sisters, Ruth K. Simpson of Prospect, Jean K. Palmer, Rachel K. McBride and Helen K. Breckinridge all of Farmville, Rebecca Newman of Clarksville and Nancy K. Williams of Newport News; two brothers, Raymond Kelsey of Prospect and Carl Kelsey of Farmville; three grandchildren, Todd Early and wife, Ann McNeil of Richmond, Mitchell Early of Portland, Oregon and Randy Early and wife, Rachael of Richmond; four great-grandchildren, Coleman, Cabell, Connelly and Callum Early of Richmond: 27 nieces and nephews and 57 great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Philander and Ruby Baldwin Kelsey; a sister, Libby K. Welchlin and three brothers, C. Milton Kelsey, Philander Kelsey Jr. and C. Franklin Kelsey.
      Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Appomattox PE Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery.
      Remembrances may be made to Appomattox PE Presbyterian Church Children's Ministries.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

      JANUARY 31 - Janice H. Spain, 53, of Farmville, died Thursday, January 26, 2006.
      She is survived by her husband, Roy M. Spain; a son, Michael L. Spain of Farmville; a daughter, Christina M. Deane; two granddaughters, Tina M. and DaiAnna B. Deane all of Stafford: a sister, Mary Duke of Alabama and two brothers, Richard Hagan of Kentucky and James Hagan of Richmond.
      Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Monday at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with the Rev. Shane Seymore officiating. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

      ARVONIA, Jan. 31 - Helen LeSueur Ayres, of Arvonia, died Thursday, January 26, 2006.
      She was the daughter of the late Lucy Mable and Charles Fontaine LeSueur and the wife of the late Edward B. Ayres and Robert Carey Hughes.
      Mrs. Ayres was a graduate of Sullins College and received her Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University. She taught in Augusta and Buckingham Counties. She served on the LeSueur-Richmond Slate Corporation Board of Directors and was a member of Arvon Presbyterian Church where she was treasurer of the Women of the Church.
      She is survived by three nieces, Linda L. Crummette and her husband, David of Keswick, Constance L. Pepper of Cumberland and Elizabeth F. LeSueur of Richmond; two greatnieces and three greatnephews.
      Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Arvon Presbyterian Church with interment in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond.
      Memorial donations may be made to the Buckingham County Rescue Squad, PO Box 444, Dillwyn, VA 23936 or Arvon Presbyterian Church, Arvonia, VA 23004.
      Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

      RICE, Jan. 24 - Thomas Hileman Crockett Jr., 85, of Rice, died at his residence on Monday, January 23, 2006.
      He was born in Tazewell on October 6, 1920, the son of the late Thomas Hileman Crockett Sr. and Nina Waltman Crockett.
      He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jessie Mae Olgers Crockett of Rice; a daughter, Lara Crockett Monahan and husband, Terry A. of Rice; a brother, Curtis W. Crockett of Draper: and a grandson, Tory Crockett Monahan of Rice.
      Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. from Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
      Remembrances may be made to Pisgah Baptist Church Renovation fund.
     Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

      JANUARY 24 - Mrs. Phyllis J. Kenny, 81, of Farmville, died Saturday, January 21, 2006.
      She is survived by her husband, Colonel Edward W. Kenny, US Air Force, Ret.: three sons, Keith Kenny and his fiancée, Carole, Kit Kenny and his wife, Alice of Alexandria, and Kim Kenny and his wife, Margaret of Crewe; three daughters, Karen Robeson and her husband, Palmer of McLean, Kolleen Kidd and her husband, Raymond of Leesburg, and Kelly Simonson and her husband, Christian of Youngsville; two brothers, David and Alfred Bender, both of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren, Steven and Jennifer Robeson, Laura Donohue, Andrew Kidd, Alexander and Kit Carson Kenny. Mrs. Kenny was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gretchen Kenny.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 a.m. tonight (Tuesday) at the Shorter Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church of Farmville.
      A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30, at the Arlington National Cemetery.
      Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, in charge of arrangements.

Died Monday, January 23, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church with interment in the Crewe Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Tuesday, from 7-8:30 p.m.

      DARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Jan. 24 - Mrs. Mary Bailey Hamlet, 86, of Darlington Heights, died Sunday, January 22, 2006.
      She was born on August 24, 1919 in Darlington Heights, the daughter of the late Thorban and Gladys Bailey.
      She is survived by her husband, Marion B. Hamlet of Darlington Heights; three sisters, Dorothy Snead of Blair, Lois Pugh of Darlington Heights, and Nancy Almquist of Federal Way, Washington.
      The family will receive friends at her late residence.
      Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Spring Creek Baptist Church, Darlington Heights. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
      Remembrances may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, or Hospice of Virginia.
      Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

      CARTERSVILLE, Jan. 24 - Mrs. Hannah Brown Gilliam, 62, of Cartersville, departed this life on Friday, January 20, 2006 in Cartersville.
      She is survived by her husband, Clarence Gilliam; three sons, Sampson Jr., Harold Brown, and Michael Gilliam; two daughters, Mary and Betty Gilliam; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren: three brothers, Alex Hampton, Raymond and Darnel Brown; five sisters, Mary Alice Gaskins, Bernette Crump, Carol Giles, Margaret Brown, and Frances Rose; an aunt, Carrie Williams; an uncle, John Hatcher; two daughters-in-law, Darlene Brown and Melody Brown; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
      Funeral services were held today (Tuesday), 1 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, Cartersville, with interment in the church cemetery.
      Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, of Cumberland, was in charge of arrangements.

      JANUARY 24 - Alfred William Price, 92, of Farmville. died Thursday, January 19, 2006.
      Mr. Price was born in Rice, August 17, 1913, the son of William Henry and Mamie Lou Fleenor Price. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Doyne Price.
      Mr. Price was a 60-year Masonic veteran and past master of Monroe Lodge #301 AF&AM of Appomattox.
      He is survived by his daughter, Evelyn Price Farrier and her husband, Paul of Blacksburg; a sister, Anne Price Paist of Wayne, PA; two grandsons, Paul H. Farrier III and his wife, Elaine of Blacksburg and Andrew H. Farrier of Sammamish, WA; and many good friends.
      Graveside services were held 11 a.m., Monday, January 23, at the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Rice with the Rev. William Lockett Wilson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad or to a charity of your choice.
      Shorter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

      EUGENE, OR, Jan. 24 - Paul Thomas Shanaberger. 69, of Eugene, Oregon, died on January 11, 2006.
      Mr. Shanaberger was born in Pennsylvania, attended Farmville High School, and graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering. At Tech, he was a member of the Pershing Rifles. Paul served in the U.S. Air Force, worked for the space program at Rocketdyne in southern California as well as for Hughes Aircraft. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father and a generous friend as well as for his dry sense of humor and inquisitive mind.
      Paul is survived by his wife Norma; children, Ken and Sandra; grandchildren. Matt and Bill; his brothers, James of Sarasota, FL and Samuel of Nakomis, FL, Robert and Frank of Farmville, and his sister, Virginia Hutchens of Meherrin.
      A memorial service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, Farmville, on Saturday, January 28, at 2 p.m.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.

      JANUARY 24 - Mabel K. Weaver, 78, of Farmville. died Wednesday, January 18, 2006.
      She was the widow of Fred W. Weaver Jr., and is survived by her daughter, Murline 0. Fowler of Richmond; two granddaughters, Crystal Fowler of Virginia Beach and Dawn Fowler of Richmond; three sisters, Ella K. Jones of Moneta, Alice K. Sydnor of Huddleston, and Lola K. Edwards of Kenbridge; and five brothers, Elbert L. Kidd of Montgomery, AL, Howard D. Kidd of Altavista, Carlton A. Kidd of Moneta, Garland L. Kidd of Palm Bay, FL, and Charles N. Kidd of Melbourne, FL.
      Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 21, 11:30 a.m. at the Crewe Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
      Arrangements by Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home.