Francis S. Anderson Jr., 86
Farmville Native
Dies in Georgia

    DECATUR, GA, Feb. 21 -Francis Sidney Anderson Jr., 86, of Decatur, Georgia, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, following a brief illness.
   He was born December 29, 1919 in Farmville, the third child of Francis Sidney Anderson and Edith Proctor Pollard Anderson.
  Mr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College and both his Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Ordained by the Presbytery of Atlanta in 1944, he pastored the Barnett Presbyterian Church in Atlanta from 1944 to 1945 and the Porterdale Presbyterian Church in Porterdale, GA. from 1948 to 1957. Between 1945 and 1948, he served as a Missionary Teacher at the Gammon Institute in Lavras, Brazil. From 1957 until his retirement in 1988, he served Columbia Theological Seminary in the various roles of Dean of Students, Registrar, Director of Field Work, Treasurer and Business Manager and Vice-President for Financial Affairs. While at Columbia, he pastored some 30 churches in the Atlanta Presbytery on an interim basis.
   He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sexton Grayson Anderson; daughters and son-in-law, Patsy McFarland of Cumming, GA, Ellen Anderson of Atlanta and Sidney and Stan Tucker of Norcross, GA; granddaughter, Christy McFarland of Charlottesville; brother, Allan Christian Anderson of Texas City, TX; sister, Jane Guthrie Anderson dark of Farmville and various nieces and nephews.
   Private graveside services were held Friday at Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, GA.
   Contributions may be made to the Foundation for Reformed Theology, 200 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 or to the organization of your choice.

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Olin Belle Blalock
Dies Friday
At Age 100

   BLACKSTONE, Feb. 21 - Olin Belle Wells Blalock, 100, of Blackstone, died Friday, February 17, 2006 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Joe Blalock.
   She is survived by her children, Joseph 0. Blalock, David M. Blalock and wife, Betty, Dorothy B. Stell and husband, Jimmy, James Steven Blalock and wife, Jackie, Margaret B. Brockwell and Clinton L. Blalock and wife. Nancy; grandchildren, Becky Hargrave, Donna Archer, Delilah Smith, Marie Carsley, Eugene Blalock, Sheree Blalock, Wanda Jackson, Beverly Lang, Perry Blalock, Wayne Blalock, Anita Lovern, Deborah Brockwell, Teresa Andrews, Alien Blalock, Sandra Reuss, Kimberly Castle and Ella Sue Schellhaus; 35 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and a special friend and care-giver, Laura Allgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Minnie Wells; brothers and sisters, William, Dewery, Elizabeth, Annie, Little Marrow Sadelia and Swanson and a son-in-law, Jimmy Brockwell.
   Mrs. Blalock was a member of Blackstone Baptist Church, a homemaker and tobacco farmer. She enjoyed gardening, canning and flowers.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home with the Rev. G. C. Hughes and the Rev. Billy Blalock officiating. Burial followed at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Baskerville.

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Louis J. Risacher, 89
Retired New Jersey
Police Chief, Dies

  FEBRUARY 21 - Louis J. Risacher, 89, of Farmville, died Friday, February 17, 2006.
  He was born January 15, 1917 in Haskell, NJ.
  Mr. Risacher is survived by his wife of 66 years, Catherine DeBlock Risacher; one son, Robert L. Risacher and his wife Billie F. Risacher of Farmville; three grandchildren, Tracy Bristow, Kathy Esser and Daniel Risacher, their spouses and eight great-grandchildren.
   During World War II Mr. Risacher served in the Marine Corps. He had a career in law enforcement and was a graduate cum laude of William Paterson College (NJ) and the FBI National Academy. He served as a police officer in Fair Lawn, NJ for 41 years until his retirement as Chief of Police in 1979.
  Chief Risacher contributed to the public service as Deputy Director of The Police Academy of Bergen County (NJ), was President of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Assoc., was a member of the NJ Civil Service Commission, and founded or served a variety of other civic organizations. He was a member of advisory boards to Bergen County Community College, Rutgers University and William Paterson College for Police Science and Criminal Justice.
   A memorial service was held today (Tuesday).
   Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 202 dark Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or the Farmville Moose.

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Published Date: Friday 17th February 2006

Dorothy F. Cooney, 77
Formerly of Farmville
Dies In Illinois

   CHICAGO, IL, Feb. 16 - Dorothy F. Cooney, M.D., 77, former Chairman of Radiology at Mercy Hospital in Chicago and at Southslde Community Hospital in Farmville and an Oregon native, died Friday, February 10, 2006 after a long struggle with a terminal heart condition.
   Dr. Cooney earned her B.S. from New York University and her M.D. at the University of Oregon in Portland. She studied Hospital Administration at Northwestern University and was the second woman to graduate from the University of Chicago Medical School residency program. She was also an energetic supporter of women in the Medical Sciences. In her private practice in Chicago, she dedicated her skills to Medicare and Public Aid recipients.
   She was the beloved wife of the late Ira Low and the cherished daughter of the late Leon and Gertrude Cooney of Salem. OR.
   She is survived by her siblings, Sarah Cooney of Chicago; Terrance (Joanne) Cooney of Clovis, CA and Charles "Vance" (Janet) Cooney of Vancouver, WA. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Maxine Billesbach, Jerome "Jerry" or "Cyprian" Cooney and Helen "Nellie" Soakup.
   A private springtime memorial service is being planned in Oregon.
   Donations may be made in her name to Heifer Project International, 1-800-422-0474 or www.heifer.org.
   Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois.

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Funeral Service For
Mary L. Campbell, 87
Set 2 P.M. Saturday

   PROSPECT, Feb. 16 - Mary L. Campbell, 87, of Prospect, died Monday, February 13, 2006. She was the widow of Robert "Mutt" Campbell.
   Mrs. Campbell's passion was cooking and sewing. She was an avid exhibitor for the Five County Fair and won the most blue ribbons along with 12 trophies.
   She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ann Greene and her husband, Paul of Farmville and Marie Molnar and her husband, Joseph of Mechanicsville; her son, Howard "Pete" Campbell and his wife, Linda of Prospect; three grandchildren, Kevin Foster and his wife, Erica, Cindy Foster, Meredith Summerall and her husband, Brandon; four brothers, Luke, Scott, Jim and Lemore LeWarne; two sisters, Gertrude Wells and her husband. Bill and Rachel Turpin. She also leaves to cherish close family members, Dot B. Campbell. Sarah B. Mick and Ruth B. Middlebrooks. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David, Willie and Howard LeWarne and a sister, Frances Kreider.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Michael Browder officiating. Interment will follow in the Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery.
   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 Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 145, Prospect, VA 23960.

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NASH, Robert Earl, 57
of Farmville

   Died Friday, February 10, 2006. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Minor B. Eggleston Chapel with interment in Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery, Buckingham County. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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HOOKER, Norman M., 42
of Augusta, GA

   Died Wednesday, February 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at New Store Baptist Church, Buckingham, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Published Date: Wednesday 15th February 2006

Mrs. Olivia Hobgood, 84
Of Meherrin
Dies Tuesday

      MEHERRIN, Feb. 14 - Mrs. Olivia Hood Hobgood, 84, of Meherrin, died Tuesday, February 14,2006.
      Mrs. Hobgood was born in Kinston, NC, the daughter of the late John C. and Lucy Sanders Hood and was also preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Hobgood Jr., and two sisters, Lucinda Hollowell and Anne Capps.
      She was an active member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Libby had a passion and love for art and painting. She worked at A&P Grocery for many years and on their dairy farm. She and her husband were honored by the Ruritans as the Outstanding Farm Family of the Year.
      She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Anne Bowman and her husband, Joe; son, Dee Hobgood and wife, Kathy all of Meherrin; brother, John C. Hood Jr. and wife, Helen of Kinston, NC; two sisters and their husbands, Marshie and Billy Brewer of Pinkhill, NC, and Betsy and Bob Proctor of Cary, NC; four grandchildren and their spouses, John and Jody Hogan, Susan and Morgan Borum, Gus and Jody Hobgood, and Amy and Scott Ayers; nine great-grandchildren. Brandy, Michael and Aaron Hogan, Morgan Jr., Emily and Olivia Borum, Quentin and Rachel Hob-good and Austin Ayers; many nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Meherrin with Pastor Jan Johnson and Rev. Henry Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
      The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Shorter Funeral Home.
      Memorial donations may be sent to the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Donnie Amos, 162 Amos Drive, Meherrin, VA 23954.
      Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is serving the family.

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Ruth 0. Lawther, 85
Of Cumberland
Dies Monday

      CUMBERLAND, Feb. 14 - Ruth Oren Lawther, 85, of Cumberland, died Monday, February 13, 2006.
      She is survived by a son, Robert F. Lawther of New Jersey; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
      The family will receive friends following the services.
      Interment will be held in Oakwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Columbia, at a later date.

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YOUNGER, Shira Wright, 38
of Pamplin

      Died Thursday, February 2, 2006. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Jesus Center of Appomattox, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home of Farmville.

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FORBES, Mary, 92
of Hixburg

      Died Sunday, February 5, 2006. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church, Pamplin, with interment in the church cemetery. Bland-Reid Funeral Home of Farmville.

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CLAIBORNE, Franklin Roosevelt, 70
of Orange, NJ

Died Sunday, February 5, 2006. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Reid's Funeral Home of Dillwyn, with interment in the Claiborne Family Cemetery, Buckingham.

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Edgar Powell, 91
Of Farmville
Dies Thursday

      FEBRUARY 14 - Edgar Powell, 91, of Farmville, died Thursday, February 9, 2006.
      He was born on December 8, 1914 in Manhattan, New York, the son of the late Lucille Hennan and Evan Powell.
      He is survived by his wife of 62 years. Sue Watson Powell; three daughters, Sharyn Abernatha of Long Beach, California, Deborah Greulich and her husband, James of Wantage, New Jersey and Barbara Morris and her husband, James of Burkeville; his grandchildren, Chris Greulich, Keeley Greulich Castillo, Cannon Greulich, Geoffrey Greulich, Gretchen Greulich, Richard Morris, Joshua Morris, Sudie Abernatha and Maggie Abernatha.
      Mr. Powell graduated from Paterson State Teachers College and Syracuse University and received his Master Degree from Columbia University. He served his country in the US Army during World War II in France and Germany and flew a piper cub as a spotter pilot. After the war, he continued his service in the US Army Reserves and rose through the ranks retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. After 35 years of service, having taught school in Bloomfield, New Jersey and having become school principal, he retired and moved to Farmville in 1976. He was also a member of the Farmville Presbyterian Church and the Retired Officer's Club.
      Services were held 1 p.m. Monday at Farmville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Joseph C. McCutchen, officiating. Interment followed in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Heights.
      The family suggests donations be made to The Farmville Habitat for Humanity or the Farmville Presbyterian Church.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Saturday For
Nannie Marie Ballowe, 66

      WINGINA, Feb. 14 - Nannie Marie Hackett Ballowe, 66, of Midway Mills Lane, Wingina, passed away Thursday morning, February 9, 2006 at her residence surrounded by all of her loving and caring children.
      Nannie was born February 22, 1939 in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late T. H. Hackett and Vera Mae Stroup Hackett.
      She was preceded in death by her husband Willie L. Ballowe Jr. in 1997.
      Nannie was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Norwood.
      She is survived by three daughters, Peggy M. Saunders and husband, Sam of Shipman, Anna B. Williams and husband, Tommy of Shipman and Shelia B. Savage and husband, Hal "Duke" of Wingina; two sons, Vince L. Micklem of Weyers Cave and Darrell A. Branch and wife, Wanda of Appomattox; a brother, Donnie R. Hackett and wife, Ann of Wingina; two sisters, Ida Bryant and husband, Oscar of Appomattox and Judy H. Rosser of Charlotte, NC; ten grandchildren, Brandon, Christopher, Harold, Kimberly, D. J., Derek, Megan, Brittany, Kasey and Samantha; a very special great niece, Lislie whom Nannie considered her a grandchild along with several other nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
      A funeral service was held Saturday, February 11 at the Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston. The Rev. Bill Fulk, Rev. Richard Lilly and Rev. Buddy Bryant officiated. Interment followed in the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Buckingham.
      The family suggest that memorials take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesvllle, VA 22903 or Nelson County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 44, Faber, VA 22938.
      Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston (434-263-4097).

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Published Date: Wednesday 8th February 2006

WEATHERFORD, Hazel Cary, 89
of Crewe

      Died Sunday, February 5, 2006. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Crewe Cemetery. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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J. C. Repass Jr., 80
Of Wingina Dies
Saturday

      WINGINA, Feb. 7 - James Clinton Repass Jr., 80, of Wingina, died Saturday, February 4, 2006 at his residence.
      Born February 3, 1926 in Bland County, he was the son of the late James Clinton Repass Sr. and Zola Belle Morehead Repass.
      Mr. Repass had served the US Army Air Corp and retired from I.T.T. in Salem after over 25 years of employment.
      He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Marshall Repass; one son, Robert Repass of Christiansburg; three daughters, Linda Huneycutt and husband, Eddie and their daughters, Chrissy and Rachel, Beverly Moulse and husband, Greg and Julie Lewis and husband, Steve all of Salem; three stepchildren, Paul Marshall and wife, Kathy and family, Matthew Marshall and wife, Amy and family all of Hershey, PA and Evonne Marshall of Concord: one brother, Jake Repass and wife, Norma of Salem; one sister, Louise Aliss of Bland County and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be private.
      Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
      To send condolences to the family please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com

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Funeral Service For
Ruby Mills Stombock, 92
Held Tuesday

      FEBRUARY 7 - Ruby Mills Stombock, 92, of Farmville, died Sunday, February 5, 2006 in Farmville.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Jefferson Stombock.
      She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Stombock of Farmville; one son, William "Bill" Stombock and wife, Kathryn of Farmville; a brother, William H. Mills of Farmville; three sisters, Frances M. Goode and husband, Chris of Richmond, Helen Booker of Farmville and Hilda Mills Reese of Skidworth; a sister-in-law, Mary Mills of Chase City and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Stombock and Rebecca Stombock both of Farmville.
      Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Westvlew Cemetery.
      Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Eva L. Adcock
Of Buckingham
Dies Wednesday

      BUCKINGHAM, Feb. 2 - Eva Londeree Adcock, of Buckingham, was born March 5, 1912 and died Wednesday, February 1,2006.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, William White Adcock, her parents, Connie Bell Ragland Londeree and Charles Lewis Londeree, her brothers and sisters, James, Joseph, Charlie, Albert, Massle, Harry, Caldwell, Luther, Herman, Ada, Rosa and Pearl Londeree and Emma L. Bryant and a grandson, Francis J. Ragland Jr.
      Survivors include her children, Maude A. Shepherd of Staunton. Marie A. Humphreys, Mary Ester A. Brown and her husband, Hugh W. Brown all of Chester, Ressie A. Davis and her husband, Clyde J. Davis of Farmville. Anne A. Timberlake and her husband, Tim Timber-lake of Powhatan, Dorothy A. Ragland and her husband, Francis J. Ragland Sr. of Buckingham; her grandchildren, Linda V. Brown, Kaye V. Corbert, Sue V. Seron, Mark J. Humphreys, H. Waverly Brown Jr., David N. Brown, W. Scott Brown, Penny D. Webb, Clyde J. Davis Jr., Jill D. Fees, T. Wayne Davis, Charlotte D. Cyrus, Lisa M. Jones, C. Daniel Moss, Cathy M. Word and Douglas V. Timberlake; 28 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.
      Mrs. Adcock was a longtime, active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Glenmore, the E.C.W., Buckingham County Arts Council, a 38 year member of the former Beesville Home Demonstration Club, a former teacher in the "4-H" Summer Program and was honored by the Buckingham County Chamber of Commerce as "The Best Grandmother of 2004."
      A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Scottsville Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Murphy officiating.
      The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2006, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville.
      Memorial contributions are suggested for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Rt. 1 Box 2685, Buckingham, VA 23921.

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Graveside Service
Set Saturday For
T. C. Moring, 64

      BURKEVILLE, Feb. 2 - Thomas Caswell "T. C." Moring, 64, of Burkeville, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
      Mr. Moring was presently serving as a Town Councilman for the Town of Crewe. He was a member of Burkeville Lodge No. 147 and the Southslde Shrine Club.
      He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Moring-Lewis of Midlothian and a brother, Percy William Moring Jr. of Forrest.
      A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville, with the Rev. Berry Burkholder officiating.
      The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with Masonic Memorial Services at 8:30 p.m.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.

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