Obituaries 56 Archive

   DILLWYN, May 9 - Noemi Ortega Mettler, 60, of Dillwyn, died Monday, May 8, 2006 at her home.
   She was born April 15, 1946 in Durango, CO, the daughter of the late Ross Ortega and Rose A. Ortega.
   She is survived by two daughters, Mimi and husband, Darrell Dunkum of Dillwyn and Margaret Moody of Florida; a son, Lesley Richardson Jr. of Tennessee; two sisters; three brothers; seven grandchildren arid four great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Concord Baptist Church with interment In the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Concord Baptist Church Building Fund.

   MAY 9 - Georgia W. Wilkerson, 85, of Farmville, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Farmville.
   She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mattie Ogle Watson and the widow of Charles Leslie Wilkerson.
   Mrs. Wilkerson was the Cumberland County Home Demonstration Agent for many years and hosted a weekly radio program on WFLO.
   She is survived by one son, Charles W. Wilkerson of Farmville; two sisters, Virginia Watson Price and Carolyn W. Yeatts and husband. Homer and two brothers, Robert E. Watson and wife, Florence and Frank Watson all of Farmville.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Westvlew Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Farmville Baptist Church.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

   DANVILLE, May 9 - Hariklia J. Fallis, 98, of Danville, died Saturday, May 6, 2006.
   Born in Megalo Xorio, Karpenision, Greece, on October 20, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Constantine and Maria Kondomerkou. She was the widow of John D. Fallis, co-owner of the G. S. K. Restaurant of Danville for many years.
   After surviving several revolutions in Greece, Mrs. Fallis and her family came to Danville in 1947. She was an active and devoted member of Saint Peter's Greek Orthodox Church, a member of St. Peter's Philoptochos Society and a lifetime member of the Association of Evrytania.
   Mrs. Fallis was recently honored by the Adelfotis Klaufsioton of America. The members of the association are Greek American who migrated to America from Mrs. Fallis' area of Greece. The award was given to respect her compassion, generosity, kindness, faith, longevity and devotion to her native country.
   She is survived by her three daughters and son-in-law, Mary Fallis Zourzoukis and George T. Zourzouski of Asheville, NC, Frances Fallis Skenderis of Danville and Androniki John Fallis formerly of Farmville and now of the residence; four grandsons, John G. Zourzoukis and wife, Susan of Columbus, SC, Dr. Basil S. Skenderis and wife, Roxanne of Virginia Beach, Constantine G. Zourzoukis and Demitrios G. Zourzoukis of Asheville, NC and four great-grandchildren, Anastasia and George Zourzoukis of Columbia, SC and Spiros and Ella Skenderis of Virginia Beach.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Peter's Orthodox Church by the Reverend Peter Rexinis. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery. A Trisagion Service was held 7 p.m. Sunday at Townes Memorial Chapel by the Reverend Rexinis.
   Memorials may be made to Saint Peter's Greek Orthodox Church, 116 Jefferson Ave., Danville, VA 24541 or to the Judge Spiros B. Skenderis Scholarship Fund, Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, 530 Main Street, Suite 302, Danville, VA 24541 or to Longwood University, High Street, Farmville, VA 23909,
Townes Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements.

   ABILENE, May 4 - Jane Elizabeth Phillips, 75, of Abilene, died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her home.
   She was the daughter of the late Percy and Hattie Bowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elwood H. Phillips, a son. Tommy Phillips, a brother, Alton Bowers and a sister, Charlene Tubbs.
   She is survived by a son, Daniel Lee Phillips; daughters, Kathryn Phillips dark and Sandra Phillips Kennon; sisters, Marguerite Whitlock and Ann Wingate; grandchildren, Michael Anthony Poff, Lisa Marie Hall and Angela Marie Phillips and great-grandchildren, Tabatha Hall, David Hall, Brandon Poff and Lyiah Jackson.
   Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Community Center at Beulah Methodist Church in Abilene.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

   BUCKINGHAM, May 2 - William P. Versteeg, 83, entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2006.
   He was born in Patterson, New Jersey, but was raised in Queens, New York. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy as Gunners Mate First Class on the Aircraft Carrier Ranger.
   Mr. Versteeg graduated from New York University and was a controller for several companies. After settling in Northern Virginia, he raised a family with his wife of 63 years. After retirement he settled in Buckingham.
   He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; two sons, Nell of Ponte Vedra, Florida and Lee of Wood-bridge; three grandchildren, Laura, Molly and Patrick of Florida and a brother, Joseph of Torrington, Connecticut.
   Local announcement by Shorter Funeral Home.

   CREWE, April 27 - Mary Ann DeJarnette, 70, of Crewe, widow of William Robert "De" DeJarnette, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.
   She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia D. Wilson and her husband, Thomas L. "Val" Wilson Jr. of Crewe and Ellen D. O'Shaughnessy and her husband, Jon C. O'Shaughnessy of Murray, KY and one grandson, Jordan Thomas Wilson.
   Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

   KEYSVILLE, April 27 - Pauline 0. Whitlock, 80, of Keysville, died Sunday, April 16, 2006 in Farmville.
   She is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Gleeson and Terry Daniel of Keysvllle, Rosemary Whitlock of Castlewood, Phyllis Wilson and husband, David of Louisa and Pauline Wilson and husband, Lenni of South Carolina; four sons, Lonnie Whitlock Jr., Richard Lloyd, John Whitlock and wife, Shirley and James Whitlock and wife, Debbie all of Spotsylvania; two sisters, Velma Haley of Louisa and Frances Sullivan of Spotsylvania; two brothers, Carl Lloyd and Wlllie Lloyd; 18 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
   Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, April 20 at 2 p.m. in the Family Cemetery in Spotsylvania.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of local arrangements.

   APRIL 27 - Roy Herndon Glass, 94, of Farmville, died Tuesday, April 25, 2006.
   He was born June 12, 1911, a son of the late Charlie B. and Pearlie Keesee Glass. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mawyer Glass.
   Mr. Glass was a retired carpenter and locksmith for the Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #290 In Farmville.
   He is survived by two sisters, Pearl Cumbie of Saxe and Dorothy Holloran of Lynchburg; three brothers, William Glass of Rockville, Maryland, Walter Alien Glass and wife, Elizabeth and Calvin Glass all of Lynchburg; three special nieces, Connie Daniel Jenkins of Columbia, South Carolina, Evelyn J. Glass of Lynchburg and Serry Lynn Hart and husband, John of Orange County; several nieces, nephews, friends; a special devoted friend, Lindy Hamlett and wife, Wanda and family.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at11la.m. in the Chapel at Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, with interment in the Memorial Park.
   Remembrances may be made to Southslde Community Hospital, 800 Oak Street. Farmville, VA 23901.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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   MEHERRIN, April 27 - Garfield William Stokes, 53. died Monday, April 17, 2006 at Halifax Convalescent Center In Daytona Beach, Florida.
   He was born September 25, 1952 in Lunenburg County, a son of the late Willie and Ruth Conegia. He was preceded in death by his grandmother. Pearl Stokes, who raised him.
   He is survived by one brother. Dale Conegia (Sandy) of Daytona Beach, FL; three sisters, Frances Davis (Eddie) of Ormond Beach, FL, Ardell Smith of Daytona Beach, FL and Angle Stokes of Richmond; a devoted cousin, Brenda Stokes of Hampton; four uncles, James and Robert Stokes both of Meherrin, Clarence Stokes (Clay-tee) of Great Falls, SC and Lawrence Davis (Doris) of Bronx, NY; four aunts, Estelle King of Sleepy Hollow, NY, Vivian Thompson of Keysvllle, Mary Foster of Green Bay and Betty Johnson of Richmond; a special great nephew, Linzy; special childhood friend, Frederick Stokes and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
   A funeral service was held 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Meherrin, with interment in Levi Baptist Church Cemetery, Green Bay.
   Wilson Funeral Home, Keysvllle, was in charge of arrangements.

   KEYSVILLE, April 27 - Lottie N. Martin, 58, of Keysville, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006.
   She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Martin; four children, Annette Shepheard and husband, Gordon, Dwayne Martin and wife, Fay, Ken Martin and wife, Jane and Cindy Schmidt and husband. Chip; her mother, Lettie Newsom; six grandchildren. Lisa and Kerri Shepheard, Lauren and Megan Martin, Dustin and Russell Schmidt; three sisters, Louise Dunaway, Nellie Newton and Sally Hebert and one brother, Wade Newsom.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Brown Funeral Home, Keysville, with interment in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

   APRIL 27 - James Jones Marshall Jr. died October 21, 2005 in Bronx, New York.
   He was born August 24, 1914 in Jodie, West Virginia, to James J. and Delia Page Marshall, the youngest of five children.
   He was graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1934 and the University of Virginia law School. His career as a lawyer spanned 41 years with the Law Firm of White and Case In New York City, where he achieved partnership and retired as a full partner in 1978. Mr. Marshall served in the United States Army from November 1941 to January 1946 where he attained the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge in 1946. He continued to serve in the Army Reserve from 1946 to 1952.
   Mr. Marshall was an avid family historian, collecting and maintaining many family based historical facts from the time of the Revolutionary War, Civil War and the World Wars I and II. He was a direct descendant of John Marshall who was named to the Supreme Court as Chief Justice in 1801. The Liberty Bell cracked July 8, 1835, tolling the death of Chief Justice Marshall.
   He is survived by nieces, Apphia Page Anderson Schley of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Lynn Marshall Barnard (Robert) of Timberville and Jo Marshall Cooper (Timothy) of Washington, DC and nephews, William Wallace Anderson, V (Kerri) of Bethesda, Maryland, Edwin Randolph Marshall Jr. (Patricia) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and William Peyton Marshall (Linda) of Columbia, Maryland: great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
   Mr. Marshall's remains will be Interred in the family plot at a private service at Westview Cemetery in Farmville, at noon, April 29, with the service conducted by The Reverend Ed Tracy of Johns Memorial Church.
   The family requests that donations in Mr. Marshall's memory be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Fort Hood Memorial Cemetery in Lynchburg.

   HARRISONBURG, April 25 -Ida Wayne Southall, a resident at Sunnyside Retirement Community died Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.
   She was born April 1, 1907 in Charlotte County, a daughter of the late Edwin D. and Nora Deaner Wayne.
   Mrs. Southall graduated from State Teachers College in Farmville and taught school in Farmville for a year. She attended cosmetology school in New York City and owned and operated Vanity Beauty Salon in Farmville for 40 years. She also owned and operated beauty salons in Crewe, Blackstone, Appomattox and South Richmond. She was a member of the Business & Professional Women in Farmville; Registered Professional Hair Dressers of Virginia; Women of the Moose; Longwood Golf Club, Willow Oaks Golf Club in Richmond and Briery Country Club in Keysvllle. She was an avid golfer and had won numerous trophies and championships.
   She was a member of the Massanutten Presbyterian Church.
   She was preceded in death by her husband. Acre Southall. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
   Mrs. Southall will be cremated at the Kyger Funeral Home & Crematory in Harrisonburg. Burial will be held in the Spring Creek Church Cemetery at a later date.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunnyside "A Time To Build" Capital Campaign, 600 University Blvd, Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

   APRIL 25 - Carmine "Unk" Joseph Cangero, born on June 8, 1927, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2006. Before coming to Farmville he resided In Green-vale, New York and Anaheim, California.
   He is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Bragg (Sonny) and sons, Tommy, Michael, Carmine Jr., (Michell) and Rick; two step-grandchildren, Linda Gustafson (Clay) and Bobby Steele; 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews from Long Island, New York; dear friend, Opal Huddleston Jania; Deana & David Bennett and family; Joe and Frances Huddleston and family and many other friends from the Farmville area. He was predeceased by a son. Jimmy; wife, Jacqueline; three sisters; four brothers and his parents, Joseph and Anna Maria.
   He was a member of Moose Lodge #968 of Farmville.
   Graveside services by Father Carl of St. Theresa Church, were held 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Farmville.

   APRIL 20 - Elizabeth Francis Agee, 93, of Farmville, died Tuesday. April 18, 2006.
   She was born on August 30, 1912, the daughter of the late Charles Ellis Francis Sr. and Minnie Cash Francis of Bluefield, West Virginia. She was the widow of Louis N. Agee.
   Mrs. Agee was a graduate of Marshall College (now Marshall University) and taught school in Bluefield, WV and in Farmville.
   She is survived by a son, L. Byron Agee and wife, Penrose of Cumberland; a daughter, Susan A. Riggs and husband, David F. of Williamsburg; a grandson, Louis Ware Agee of Cumberland; a sister, Rachel F. McMullin and 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Maurice R. Francis, Charles Ellis Francis Jr. and Frederick C. Francis.
   Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. In Westvlew Cemetery, Farmville.
   Remembrances may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary
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Walter L. Bailey, Sr.

   Walter L. Bailey Sr., age 68, of Farmville, passed away April 17, 2006.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Ervie Bailey and a brother. Nelson Bailey all of Keysville.

   He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his best friend and wife of 47 years, June Lindsey Bailey; two loving sons, W. L. Bailey Jr. of Madison, NC and Tim Bailey and wife, Sadie of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, who he loved with all his heart, Sarah Marie Potter of Rome, GA, Jacob Edward Bailey of Richmond and Elizabeth Grace (Joe) Bailey of Farmville; one aunt, Ruth Bailey Foutz of Rice; a loyal friend, Lynn Bailey Goad of Richmond, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

   Walter spent his life in construction, of which he took much pride. He worked for White's Building and Supply of Keysville and J. E. Jamerson of Appomattox. He was a charter member of the Charlotte County Rescue Squad, active for 17 years and coached Little League Baseball for 15 years. He was a member of Ontario Christian Church.

   He was one of "the last of the good oleboys".

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.

The family will receive friends at the Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

APRIL 18 - A memorial service will be held for the Rev. Dr. George M. Walker, who passed away at home, on March 17, 2006. The service will be held on April 22 at 2 p.m. in College Church at Hampden-Sydney. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the service.
Friends may make donations to Shared Housing Services, PO Box 5937, Tacoma, WA or to the Prince Edward Historical Society, PO Box 546, Farmville, VA 23901.

   AMELIA, April 18 - Annette Jean Whitt, 48, of Amelia, died Friday, April 14, 2006.
   She is survived by her mother, Nell W. Covington of Amelia; a son. Shannon Lacks of Farmville: a daughter, Betty Long of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Lisa Martin of Halifax and Shena Gayton of Houston, Texas and a brother, Harold Lacks of Houston, Texas.
   Shorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    APRIL 18 - Arminus Monroe Evans, 83, of Farmville, died Monday, April 17, 2006, surrounded by his family.
   He was born in Lunenburg County, a son of the late Charles Jackson Evans and Merle Coley Evans.
   He graduated from Victoria High School. After working in the Newport News Shipyard, he served in the United States Navy with the 9"' Construction Battalion in Okinawa.
   He returned home and operated the family farm. His 48 years career with Baldwin's Department Store in Farmville began in 1948 where he retired as manager in 1996. As a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church he served as co-chairman of the Administrative Board, Sunday School Superintendent and Trustee. He also served as president of the Farmville Jaycees and the Farmville Lions Club. He was an advisory Board Member of the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation.
   He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Sarah Belle; one sister, Roberta Buchanan; one son. Jack Evans and his wife, Pam of Appomattox; two daughters, Sarah Stokes and her husband, Cary of Farmville and Merle Stables and her husband, Clint of Reedville and seven grandchildren, David Evans and his wife. Heather, Daniel Evans, Chris Evans, Collin Stokes, Kathryn Stokes, Sarah Stables and David Stables. He was predeceased by a daughter-in-law. Gay B. Evans.
   Mr. Evans was an avid gardener who loved sharing tomatoes, broccoli and pumpkins from the "Pumpkin Patch" with family, friends and neighbors.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.
   The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Farmville United Methodist Church with interment at Westview Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Farmville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 64, Farmville, VA 23901 or to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528.

   APRIL 18 - Raynard "Curtis" McKay, 72, of Farmville, died Monday, April 17,2006.
   He was the son of the late Raynard H. and Audrey Arthur McKay.
   He was a member and Elder of Douglas Presbyterian Church, served in the U.S. Army and was retired as a car salesman after many years.
   He is survived by his wife, Nancy; three daughters, Carolyn M. Taylor and husband, Dorse, Brenda M. Reamer and husband, Ruben and Elizabeth M. Robertson and husband, Jimmie; two grandchildren, Nikki and Chelsie Reamer; four step-grandchildren; four great-step-grandchildren; brothers, Bernard H. and wife, Ann and Charles W. and wife. Patsy; sisters, Jerolene M. Jennings and husband, William and Anne Barton and husband, Charles and mother-in-law, Helen Booker.
   Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Douglas Presbyterian Church with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home.
   Memorial donations may be made to Douglas Presbyterian Church, Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department.

BUCKINGHAM CO., April 18 - Jesse Edward Carroll, 61, of Buckingham County, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006.
   He was born January 26, 1945 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Jesse J. Carroll and Agnes Wootton Carroll.
   He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Lewis Carroll; three children, James L. Carroll and Jason A. Carroll both of Buckingham and Shannon C. Anderson of Gladstone; seven sisters, Lucille Moniuszko of Buckingham, Doris Davis of Dillwyn, Betty Snead of Charlottesville, Faye Taylor and Sue Bryant both of Buckingham, Sandra Shumaker of Keysville and Vicki Wiseman of Buckingham and three grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church with Military rites.
   The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church.

   STAUNTON, April 18 - Vernon Craig Pack, formerly of Richmond, 66. died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at his home after a short illness.
   He was born October 29, 1939, in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Edward Pack and is survived by his mother, Virginia Elder Pack, two brothers, Burl Webster Pack and his wife, Caroline of Ruther Glen, and Edward Lenvel Pack and his wife, Jeanette of Cumberland. Mr. Pack also leaves behind four children: Howard Craig Pack of Alderson, WV, Stacey Renee Carter and her husband Lee, of Clarksville, TN, Gary Lance Pack and his wife, Tina of Staunton, and Debra Dawn Lopez and her husband, Camillo of Harrisonburg, as well as three grandchildren. Amber Renee Carter of Clarksville, TN, Elexis Meknzi Crisp of Staunton, and Nathaniel Lee Carter of Clarksville, TN, and two special friends, Frances F. Cadle of Alderson, WV, and Mary Elizabeth Pack of Harrisonburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Mr. Pack proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He made his living as a Taxidermist for many years in Virginia, Texas, and Ohio. He had recently reestablished this practice in his retirement. Mr. Pack will be remembered by his family and friends for his calm, cool demeanor, and the epitomy of a true "Virginia Gentleman."
   A funeral service was conducted at 1p.m. Saturday in the Mountain Valley United Methodist Church by the Revs. Lewis G. Martin and Erich Bennett. Burial followed in the Mountain Valley Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Staunton/Waynesboro/Augusta Unit, 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or to the A. M. C. Hospice of the Shenandoah, P. 0. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939, or to the American Heart Association, 3025 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesvllle, VA 22901.
   Henry Funeral Home, Staunton, was in charge of arrangements.