"Brent" Elliott Jr. 22
Of Rice
Dies Friday

    RICE, Dec. 5 - Cecil "Brent" Elliott Jr., 22, of Rice, died Friday morning, December 1, 2006.
    He was born October 11, 1984, in Prince Edward County. He was the son of Cecil Elliott Sr. and the late Ethel Elliott.
Brent worked in the construction business.
    In addition to his father he is survived by a sister. Danlelle Finch and husband, Michael, of Farmville; a brother, Brandon Bradshaw and wife, Angela, of Raleigh, NC; his half-sister, Sandra Griffin, of Richmond, and his niece, Larissa Bradshaw, of Raleigh, NC.
    A funeral service was held Monday, December 4, at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
    Puckett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Shirley Ann Call, 66
Of Farmville
Dies Sunday

    DECEMBER 5 - Shirley Ann Huddleston Call, 66, of Farmville, died Sunday, December 3,2006.
    She is survived by her husband, William H. Call; three daughters, Debra Guthrie and husband, Barry, of Lynchburg, Sarah Kretowicz Maddox, of North Carolina, and Milissa Bailey and husband, Bill, of Farmville; a brother. Henry Cannon, of Spotsylvania; four sisters, Doris Stanley, of Dumfries, Hilda Marion, of Farmville, Joyce Kile, of Triangle, and Ellen "Joe" Cosgrove, of Dumfries; and four grandchildren, Brian Dowdy, Graig Guthrie, Tiffany K. Bergeron, and William Bailey, IV.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
    Family will receive friends Tuesday evening (today) from 7-8:30 at the funeral home.
    Shorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Phillip L. Thompson, 42
Of Farmvllle,
Buried Sunday

    DECEMBER 5 - Phillip L. Thompson Sr., 42, of Farmville, died Thursday, November 30, 2006.
    Born January 6, 1964, he was the son of Earl Thompson, of Farmville and the late Vicie Barnett Thompson.
    He is also survived by his wife, Lisa Sue Thompson; a son, Phillip L. Thompson Jr., of Keysville; and two sisters, Linda Southall, of Keysville, and Nancy Farrell, of Cumberland.
    A graveside service was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Thompson Family Cemetery. For memorial contributions please contact the funeral home.
    Funeral arrangements were by the Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

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CATLETT, Willie Rogers (Bill),
Of Dillwyn,

    Died November 30, 2006. Graveside services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dillwyn Town Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 1st December 2006

W. J. Gills Jr., 98
Former Town & County
Official, Dies

   NOVEMBER 30 - William James Gills, Jr., 98, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at his home on Avalon Drive.
   Mr. Gills was born in Farmville, the son of Dr. William James Gills, Sr. and May Twitty Paulett Gills.
   He retired in 1946 as a Chief Pharmacist Mate with 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy and having served in WWII. He was a former Treasurer for the Town of Farmville, served as Commissioner of Revenue for Prince Edward County, a board member with the Prince Edward School Foundation and a member of the Farmville Moose Lodge. Mr. Gills was a Past Commander of the American Legion, Post 32 of Farmville and a member of the Fleet Reserve, Branch 5 of Norfolk, VA. He was a member of the Outer Banks Senior Fellowship at the Thomas A. Baum Center, St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church, Nags Head and a former member of John's Memorial Church in Farmville. Mr. Gills was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Armstrong Gills.
   Mr. Gills is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Watkins and husband. Jerry of Chester, VA; two sons, William J. Gills, III and wife, Silvia of Brooklyn, NY, and Walter A. Gills and wife, Jan of Hanover County, VA; eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
   A graveside service will be held in Westview Cemetery, Farmville, Virginia on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Charles Gill officiating.
   Donations may be made to St. Andrews by the Sea Episcopal Church, POB 445, Nags Head, NC 27959 or to Dare Home Health & Hospice, POB 1000, Manteo, NC 27954.
   Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family.
   Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.

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James E. Pankey, 73
Dies Sunday
In New York

   NOVEMBER 29 - James Emmanuel Pankey, 73, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 In New York.
   He was born in New York, the son of Sally Coleman Panky and Emmanuel Panky, but spent his early years in Buckingham with his grandparents, Jim and Sarah Panky. At an early age, he joined the New Store Baptist Church in Buckingham County.
   He was the nephew of Deacon Weldon Pankey of Green Bay.
   Funeral services will be held December 2 in Bronx, New York and at New Store Baptist Church in Buckingham, County on Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m.
   Local arrangements by the E. B. Allen Funeral Home in Farmville.

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CARRINGTON, Shirley L. 49
Of Prospect

   Died Wednesday, November 29, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 29th  November 2006

LEWIS, Merle Moore,
Of Blackstone and
native of Crewe,

    Died Wednesday, November 22, 2006. Graveside funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Lakeview Cemetery. Bennett Funeral Home of Mechanicsville.

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Funeral Rites For
Virginia Wilkerson, 85
Held November 20

    LYNCHBURG, Nov. 28 -Virginia Bishop Wilkerson, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Summit. She was the wife of the late James Maxey Wilkerson Sr.
    Born in Buckingham County, March 26, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Winston and Viola Payne Bishop. She loved the Lord and was always willing to share her faith with everyone. She was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She loved children and kept the church's infant nursery as well as provided child care for numerous children in the home for over 25 years.
    One daughter, Barbara Jane Wilkerson and two brothers, William S. Bishop and Earl P. Bishop preceded her in death.
Survivors include, three sons, James Maxey Wilkerson Jr. and his wife, Robin of Lynchburg, Donald S. Wilkerson and his wife, Debbie of Clermont, FL and David M. Wilkerson and his wife. Donna of Goode; three daughters'. Gall W. Saunders and her husband. Tommy of Lynchburg, Margaret W. Owen and her husband, Mike of Prospect and Carol W. Olson and her husband, Doug of Bellefonte, PA; five brothers, Roy R. Bishop, Kenneth R. Bishop and Dean Bishop all of Richmond, K. Austin Bishop of Arvonia and Melvin F. Bishop of Mechanicsville; four sisters, Fannie E. Bishop of Farmville, Annie P. Bishop of Richmond, Olene B. Ragland of Madison Heights and Ruth B. Hoitt of Montpelier and five grandchildren, Daniel T. Owen and his wife, Kimberly, Joshua C. Owen, Melody H. Owen, Nicholas S. Olson and Nathaniel J. Olson.
    A funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday, November 20, at Centenary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard H. Ecklund officiating. Interment followed in Spring Hill Cemetery.
    Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Gideon International, P.O. Box 4723. Lynchburg, VA 24502.
    Whitten Funeral Home, Lynchburg, was in charge of arrangements.
    To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.whittenfaneralhome.com

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Nannie Dillon, 95
Buckingham County
Native, Dies

    NOVEMBER 28 - Nannie (Nancy) Gilliam Dillon, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 23, 2006 at Hodges Manor after a long illness.
     A native of Buckingham County, she was born June 6, 1911. She was a 1931 graduate of St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond and worked as a private duty nurse at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg during most of her career. She resided in Fredericksburg for over 40 years. She was a lifelong member of Maysville Presbyterian Church in Buckingham Court House.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie Hooper Gilliam and William Benjamin Gilliam, her husband. Harry S. Dillon and her two brothers, Arthur M. Gilliam and William Benjamin Gilliam Jr.
     She is survived by her daughter, Marion Dillon George and son-in-law, David P. George of Richmond.
     A graveside service was held 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Buckingham Community Cemetery.
     Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond.
     Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Harold A. Shadeline
Set 11 A.M. Thursday

    NOVEMBER 28 - Harold Andrew Shadeline, a resident of Farmville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2006.
    Mr. Shadeline was born in Endeavor, Pennsylvania. He attended Franklin Commercial College where he studied accounting.
    In 1940 Mr. Shadeline moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He worked at Franklin Balmar Corporation, a defense plant, from 1940-1970. While in Baltimore he took management war training courses at The Johns Hopklns University. He worked at Goodwill Industries as controller from 1970-1980. He later worked as controller for the Baltimore Metropolitan Opera from 1980-1989.
    In 1944 Mr. Shadeline was drafted into the Army and assigned to the 10th Infantry, 5th Division, Company F. Following a heavy battle in France, he was captured by the Germans and was a POW in Stalag 7A. He was liberated by General Patton's Army in April, 1945.
    While in Baltimore, he was active in the Arlington Presbyterian Church and later the Charlestown United Protestant Church. After moving to Farmville, he enjoyed attending Concord Baptist Church. Mr. Shadeline was active in the Gideon's International for 40 years.
    He is survived by his daughter, Ann Owings and three grandchildren, Jennifer Owings, Becky Owings and Jon Owings. He will be remembered for his strong faith in the Lord and his commitment to his family. He was married to his wife, Audrey, for over 71 years.
    Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment at 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veteran's Cemetery in Amelia.
    The family will receive friends at the Owings residence, 1204 6th Ave, Farmville, Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
    Donations in Mr. Shadeline's name may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 13, Farmville. VA 23901.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 22nd  November 2006

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Frances Tyler, 87
Of Mechanicsville
Dies Sunday

    MECHANICSVILLE, Nov. 21 - Frances Bradley Tyler, 87, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, November 19, 2006. She was the widow of Earl Bradley and Clyde Tyler.
    She is survived by a sister, Docia T. Shumaker; a lifelong friend. Ruby Moss and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Tyler was retired from William Byrd Press.
    A memorial service was held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. Interment is private.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Gesthsemane Church of Christ.

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TUCKER, Wallace, 92
Of Burkeville

    Died Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel with interment in Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Amelia. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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SWOPE, Lorraine, 83
Of Dillwyn

   Died Friday, November 17, 2006. Graveside funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Buckingham Community Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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GRAY. Mammie E., 101
Of Pamplin

    Died Saturday, November 18, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Funeral Service
Held Friday For
Atlie Childress, 77

    KEYSVILLE, Nov. 21 - Atlie Childress, 77, of Keysvllle, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006.
    He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Childress; one son, Danny Childress; two stepchildren, Linda Valania and James Russell Brown; two grandchildren. Holly Childress and Amanda King; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ada Baber; three brothers, Lawson Childress, John Childress and Charlie Childress; four step-grandchildren and six great-step-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday in the Amelia Veteran's Cemetery.
    Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Charles W. Glasgow, 59
Held Saturday

   RICHMOND, Nov. 21 - Charles Wayne Glasgow, 59, of Richmond, died Thursday, November 16,2006.
   Mr. Glasgow was a Vietnam veteran and had 32 years of service with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
   He is survived by one son, Kevin Wade Groves of Fort Lauderdale, FL; his mother, Irene Glasgow Locklair of Chester; one brother, Barry Glasgow and wife, Diane of Mechanicsville; a nephew, Aubrey Lee Glasgow of Glen Alien; a great-nephew, Nathan Lee Glasgow of Richmond; two stepbrothers, Danny Locklair and wife, Bobbi of Midlothian and Terry Locklair and wife. Dawn of Stuarts Draft and his dog, Budd.
    Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Green Bay.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

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T. P. Scott Jr., 84
Of Farmville
Dies Monday

   NOVEMBER 21 - Thomas Porter Scott Jr., 84, of Farmville, died Monday, November 20,2006.
  He is survived by his wife, Margaret Midkiff Scott of Farmvllle; two sons, Thomas Porter Scott III and Porter Alan Scott both of Farmville; two daughters, Peggy Scott Barrett of Winston-Salem, NC and Betty S. Duncan of Rockville; two sisters, Sallie S. Sanderson of Farmville and Elizabeth S. Crump of Richmond and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one of which was a twin brother, George William Scott and Edwin Walker Scott; a sister, Frances Scott Ligon and a beloved daughter-in-law, Janet Hix Scott.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.
   Remembrances may be made to the Parkinson Research c/o UVA, Attn. Dr. Wooten, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Carol Ann Seal, 1083 Guinea Road, Farmville, VA 23901.

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Published Date:  Friday 17th  November 2006

Betty C. Hamilton Obituary of Betty C. Hamilton     Betty C. Hamilton, of New Canton, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully left this world for a better place. For those that knew and loved her, find comfort in remembering the simple things that brought her so much happiness in life: family and friends, her warm and welcoming home, and all the glorious wonders of nature that bloom and grow. She was a wife, mother, sister and friend.     Her passing will make our world a little darker, but our happy memories of her will light our lives forever. Betty is survived by her husband, Roy Hamilton; her daughters, Debby, Patty, and Lisa; her son, David; sisters, Hellen, Linda, and Kathleen; and grandsons, Mathew and Jeff. She was preceded in death by brother, Jim.     A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, November 18, at Buckingham Baptist Church, with a fellowship to follow.     The family requests that donations by made in her memory to Buckingham Baptist Church, 24722 N. James Madison Hwy., New Canton, VA 23123. Dunkum Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.

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P. E. Wolfrey Sr., 73
Of Buckingham
Dies Tuesday

    BUCKINGHAM, Nov. 14 -Paul Edward Wolfrey Sr., 73, of Buckingham, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at his home.
    He was born March 15, 1933 in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Roy Wolfrey and Bessie M. Wolfrey.
    He is survived by his wife, Janet Stetler Wolfrey; his children, Paul E. Wolfrey Jr. of Pennsylvania, Janet E. Abbene of Orange and Steve A. Wolfrey of Buckingham; a sister. Catherine Davis of Pennsylvania and three grandchildren, Lauren Wolfrey, Anna Maria Abbene and Janet B. Abbene.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Buckingham Community Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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DUNSTON, Omarii, 2
Of Pamplin

    Died Saturday, November 11, 2006. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Prospect, with interment in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Pamplin. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Funeral Service For
James E. Whaley, 82
Set 11 A.M. Thursday

    CUMBERLAND, Nov. 14 -James Ennas Whaley, 82, of Cumberland, died Monday, November 13,2006.
    He was born January 13, 1924 in Greenbrier, Tennessee, the son of the late James West Whaley and Sally W. Whaley. He was the widower of Katherine Smelcer Whaley.
    He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn W. McHenry of Cumberland; two sons, James Alfred Whaley of Cumberland and Douglas Eugene Whaley of Gloucester; four sisters, Larcie W. Rogers of Tennessee, Evelyn W. Hardiman of Dillwyn, Christine W. Sloan of Cumberland and Wanda Sue W. Muddy of West Point; a brother, Gerald Whaley of Cumberland and four grandchildren.
    Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
    The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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