Virginia Hutchens, 75
Of Meherrin Dies
Tuesday

   MEHERRIN, Dec. 28 - Virginia L. Shanaberger Hutchens, 75, of Meherrin, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at her home.
   She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl L. Witt of Farmville and Lisa A. Mason of Meherrin; a son, David M. Mason and wife, Pam of Appomattox; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and four brothers. Bob Shanaberger and Frank Shanaberger both of Farmville, Jim Shanaberger and Sam Shanaberger both of Florida.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Hutchens; two sons, Charles E. McMillian and Richard "Ricky" Mason and one brother, Paul Shanaberger.
   A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Mary Payne Davis
Dies December 21
At Age 103

   DECEMBER 28 - Mary Payne Davis, 103, died Thursday, December 21, 2006 at her home in Arlington.
   She was born October 30, 1903 at Darlington Heights, the first child of Molly and Jim Payne. She was married to the late Benson W. Davis.
   She attended Madisonville High School, Farmville State Teachers College (Longwood), Harrisonburg State Teachers College (James Madison) and Appalachian University.
   Mrs. Davis was a longtime resident of DeLand, Florida, where she was a teacher and guidance counselor in DeLand Junior High School. She was active in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae, Stetson University and in the community. In more recent years, she lived at Darlington Heights and Arlington.
   She is survived by a sister, Margaret Payne Greene and nieces and nephews. Henry Gibson (Karen), Molly Ann Gibson, Thomas Radkevich (Marie), James Payne (Linda) and Susan Payne Bankston (Richard).
   Interment was at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Heights.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 27th December 2006

Wilda J. Cashion, 78
Of Farmville
Dies Friday

    DECEMBER 26 - Wilda J. "Jones" Cashion, 78, of Farmville, died Friday, December 22,2006.
   She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Asal and husband, Johnny Sr. of Farmville and Patricia Barnak and Greg of Cumberland; three sons, Michiel Willis and Shirley of Farmville, Gary Willis and Trudy of Chester and David Holbrook and Carol of Richmond; ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Funeral Service
Held Sunday For
Christine S. Maxey, 82

   SCOTTSVILLE, Dec. 26 -Christine Shiflet Maxey, 82, of Scottsvllle, Buckingham County, died Thursday, December 21, 2006 at her home.
   She was born September 19, 1924 in Churchville, the daughter of the late Dyche Shiflet and Edna Skelton Shiflet. She was the widow of Herbert E. Maxey Sr.
   Mrs. Maxey was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a graduate of Longwood College.
   She is survived by a son, Herbert E. Maxey Jr. of Buckingham; a daughter, Linda M. Howard of Charlottesville; two sisters. Charlotte S. Young and Lola S. Kirkland; three brothers, Lenwood Shiflet, Riley Shiflet and Claude Shiflet and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lany Maxey.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday at Sharon Baptist Church (Buckingham County), with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Baptist Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Robert D. Thompson, 44
Held Saturday

PAMPLIN, Dec. 26 - Robert Dell Thompson, 44, of Pamplin, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
   Born in Lynchburg, November 23, 1962, he is the son of Buddy Ray Thompson Sr. and Charlene Ranson Thompson of Little River, SC.
   Mr. Thompson was a member of Rocks Baptist Church, owner of Robbie's Towing of Farmville and a driver for UPS. Robbie was owner and driver of RDT Racing, running his racecar in NASCAR races at South Boston, Orange County and Franklin County Speedways.
   In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife. Lisa E. Thompson; a stepdaughter, Maggie Elllngton of Pamplin; a brother, Buddy Ray Thompson Jr. and his wife, Cindy; a sister, Cheryl T. Sibilia and her husband, John; two nephews, Buddy Ray Thompson III and Cory Alexander Thompson all of Little River, SC; mother-in-law, Margaret Agee of Farmville; father-in-law, Landen J. Edwards Sr.; brother-in-law, Landen J. Edwards Jr. both of White Pine, TN and a sister-in-law, Katherine Nichols of Farmville.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocks Baptist Church by the Rev. Chris Harbin. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Rocks Baptist Church, 393 Rocks Church Rd., Pamplin, VA 23958 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1030, Appomattox, VA 24522.
   Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, was in charge of arrangements.

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Bessie D. Pulliam
Dies Sunday
At Age 98

APPOMATTOX, Dec. 26 - Bessie Dowdy Pulliam, 98, of Farmville and formerly of Appomattox, died Sunday, December 24, 2006. She was the widow of Herbert Carrington Pulliam Sr.
   She was born in Farmville on February 9, 1908, a daughter of the late Charles Hamilton and Annie Singleton Dowdy.
   Mrs. Pulliam was a graduate of the Farmville Public Schools and attended Roanoke Business College. Bess was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, the Appomattox Woman's Club and the Appomattox Garden Club.
   She is survived by her son, Herbert C. Pulliam Jr. of Wilton Manors, FL; three grandchildren, Elizabeth P. Sandier, Samuel Carrington Pulliam and Joanna P. Read; four great-grandchildren, Collin, Jack, Chase and Kate Sandier and Maxwell Read and two sisters, Inez D. Simpson and Elsie D. Fulcher both of Farmville.
   A graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, in Liberty Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Appomattox Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 57, Appomattox, VA 24522.
   Those wishing to send an online condolence, please visit www.robinsonfuneral.com.

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Graveside Service For
Macie M. Rice, 87
Held Tuesday

   CUMBERLAND, Dec. 26 - Made Moore Rice, 87, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was the widow of Vanderbilt Rice.
   She leaves to cherish her memory, two brothers, Ralph Moore of Cartersville and Pete Moore of Fayetteville, NC; four sons, Spencer and wife, Sandra of Cumberland, Paul and wife, Lynn, Charlie and wife, Janet of Cartersville and Michael Wayne of Cumberland; five daughters, Violet Lowry, Louise West and husband, Eddie, Ernestine Thurston and husband, Charles all of Columbia, Shirley Stinnett and husband, Ted of Cartersville and Frances Ingle and husband, Eddie of Farmville; 26 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren and their families of Jonesboro, TN; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Cartersville Cemetery.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 22nd December 2006

JOHNSON, Sallie, 86
Of Burkeville

   Died Monday, December 18, 2006. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at High Rock Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment

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Maggie J. Hembree, 85
Of Dillwyn
Dies Monday

   DILLWYN, Dec. 21 - Maggie Jamerson Hembree, 85, of Dillwyn, died Monday, December 18, 2006 at her home.
   She was born September 17, 1921 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Sam and Marvin Jamerson. She was the widow of Henry C. Hembree.
   She is survived by her daughters, Joyce P. Blake and husband, Jim, Caroline P. Law-son and husband, Joe and Thelma P. Davis all of Dillwyn; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, James Allen.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Jamerson Family Cemetery.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 20th December 2006

Funeral Service For
Geraline B. Harmon
Set Noon Saturday

   BURKEVILLE, Dec. 19 - Geraline Bland Harmon, of Burkeville, died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Manor Care Stratford Hall, Henrico.
   She was born in Dinwiddie County on March 15, 1936 to the late Thea W. Bland and Mary Alease Pride Bland.
   Mrs. Harmon graduated from Dinwiddie Training School in 1953 and from Piedmont Nursing School. She retired from Piedmont Sanctuary as a supervisor of nursing. She also taught nursing at Amelia Nottoway Vocational School. She resided in Burkeville for 51 years.
   She Joined Rocky Branch Baptist Church, Sutherland, at an early age and later moved her membership to Nottoway Baptist Church, Crewe. Mrs. Harmon was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Evergreen Benjamin Chapter #64 In Crewe since 1958 and the Golden Circle Order of the Eastern Star.
   She was married to Rudolph Harmon for 48 years, whom preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Alma Bland Johnson Bonner, Thea H. Bland, Morris F. Bland Sr., Bruce L. Bland Sr., David M. Bland Sr., George A. Bland Sr., Marion Bland Freeman and Melzetta Bland Wilson.
   She leaves to mourn, her sister, LeMoyne Bland Ward of Petersburg; a loving and devoted granddaughter, Felicia Harmon Hubbard and a devoted grand-son-in-law, Richard Hubbard; adopted son, Rudolph Harmon Jr. of Burkeville; reared two other son, Vernon Lee Harmon Sr. of Crewe and David M. Bland Jr. of Petersburg; one granddaughter; one grandson; four great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Catherine Harmon; foster brother, Donald Lee Ray of Dinwiddie; sister-in-law, Louise Williams Bland of Petersburg; two brothers-in-law, William Freeman and Herman L. Ward of Petersburg; uncle, Benjamin Bland of New Jersey; several nieces and nephews, one very devoted, Doris Bland Murdock; numerous cousins; many caring former students, one very devoted, Renea Jackson of Nottoway; many longtime friends in the Burkeville Community, three devoted, Harvey Lee Branch, Loveless Moore and Alfred Bridgeforth.
   Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at First Nottoway Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Easter, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state on Saturday from 10 a.m. until hour of services.
   Services under the direction of Tuckers Funeral Home, Petersburg.

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BRIGGS, Joyce, 65
Of Hampton

   Died Sunday, December 17, 2006. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Burkeville, with interment in the Johnson Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Ralph Fred Rosen, 83
Of Cumberland
Dies Friday

   CUMBERLAND, Dec. 19 - Ralph Fred Rosen, 83, of Cumberland, died Friday, December 15, 2006 in Charlottesville.
   He was born January 26, 1923 in Buckingham County, the son of the late Alfred Hamilton Rosen and Annie Harvey Rosen. He was the widower of Hazel Amos Rosen.
   He is survived by two sons, Ralph F. Rosen Jr. of Gum Springs and Terry Rosen of Cumberland; a brother. Jack Rosen of Appomattox; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
   Graveside funeral services were held 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 13th December 2006

Funeral Service For
Linda H. Hall, 54
Held Monday

   MEHERRIN, Dec. 12 - Linda Hudson Hall, 54, of Meherrin, died Friday, December 8, 2006.
   She was the daughter of the late Charlie F. and Clara W. Hudson.
   She is survived by her son, Brandon M. Hall, of Meherrin;
two sisters. Nancy H. Adams and Doris H. Waddell and husband, Robert, all of Drakes Branch; three brothers, Charles (Chunk) Hudson and wife. Pat, of Meherrin, Robert (Bob) Hudson and wife. Nancy and Larry B. Hudson, all of Drakes Branch and a devoted friend. Jerry Gardner, of Drakes Branch.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Browning Funeral Home, Keysville. Interment followed in Lebanon Church Cemetery, Drakes Branch.

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S. Richard Simpson, 65
Former State Trooper
Dies Thursday

   APPOMATTOX, Dec. 12 - Shirley Richard Simpson, 65, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2006, at his daughter's home.
   Born in Prince Edward County, July 16, 1941, he was a son of the late Charlie A. (Dick) Simpson and Visa Lou Lowe Simpson of Prospect.
   He is survived by his former wife, Wanda W. Simpson; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Myra Simpson; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Simpson-Freeman, DVM, and William N. Freeman III; two grandsons, Chase arid Nathan Simpson; four sisters, Mildred Lou Bales of Hampton, Peggy Kelsey and husband. Ray of Prospect, Polly Duncan and husband, William of Columbia and Lena Huddleston and husband. Tommy of Farmville.
   Mr. Simpson was a former Virginia State Trooper and later a corrections officer for the Virginia Department of Corrections. His first assignment as a trooper was in Wise County, and later transferred to Appomattox. He served in the U. S. Army as a Morse Code operator and was a member of the Army National Guard, 116th Engineer Battalion, 29th Division.
   He attended Hargrave Military Academy, studied agriculture at N.C. State University and received a degree in criminal Justice from Central Virginia Community College. Aside from his formal education, he was an avid student of history, and a charter member of the Appomattox County Historical Society and the High Bridge Chapter of The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Farmville.
   In later years, Richard's greatest joys were spending time with his grandsons, and helping care for the horses, cats, dogs and other animals on his daughter's small farm. He spent many hours bushhogging and gardening, and loved to share his produce with friends and neighbors.
   Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Appomattox P.E. Presbyterian Church, Prospect. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
   Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, was in charge of arrangements.
   Those wishing to send an online message of condolence, please visit www.robinsonfuneral.com.

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Helen D. Murphy. 87
Of Buckingham
Dies December 8

   BUCKINGHAM. Dec. 12 -Helen Dolan Murphy, 87, of Buckingham, died Friday, December 8,2006.
   She was born May 24, 1919 in Richmond, the daughter of the late James Rossa Peay and Daisy Clark Peay. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Al F. Dolan Jr. and Willie Josh Murphy; four brothers and six sisters.
   She is survived by five children, Audrey Wiseman, Helen Newton, George Dolan and Joyce Wiseman all of Buckingham and Janet D. Cobbs of Scottsville; a loving sister, Margie Roberts of Richmond and a brother, Bernard (Pete) Peay of New Kent. She was a wonderful grandmother to 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch-Union Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home. Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Tuesday For
Jesse M. Parker, 80

   ARVONIA, Dec. 12 - Jesse Millard Parker, 80, of Arvonia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2006.
   He is survived by his wife, Phyllis E. Newton; four daughters, Sheila P. Smith of Amissville, Dr. Sharen Coleman of Roanoke. Sandra P. Campbell of Powhatan and Karen M. Kitchen of Buckingham; a son, Freddie C. Mowbray Jr. of Arvonia; three sisters, Florence Wade of Richmond, Elizabeth Marks of Columbia and Helen Armstrong of Highland Springs; a brother, Charlie Parker of Louisville, AL; nine grandchildren, Jesse, Jeremy, Amanda, Jennifer, Meagan, Ashley, Christopher, Gus, and Stephen.
   Mr. Parker was retired after 32 years of services with the City of Richmond.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Sharon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckingham County Rescue Squad or Sharon Baptist Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Annie M. Harkleroad, 90
Set 2 P.M. Thursday

   DECEMBER 12 - Annie McFarland Harkleroad, 90, of Hampden-Sydney, died Monday, December 11, 2006, at her daughter's home near Staunton.
   She was born Annie Belle Chapman on March 24, 1916 to William McKinley Chapman and Daisy Franklin Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Hamilton McFarland and Roland C. Harkleroad and three brothers, Willie Chapman, John James Chapman and Paul Chapman.
   She is survived by her daughter, Miriam (Mimi) Moring and husband, Richard; two grandsons, Timothy Callahan and family of Christiansburg and James (Chip) Penney and wife, Jaime of Lynchburg; five stepchildren; nine step-grand-children and their families including Laurie Kennon and husband, Aubrey of Prospect, Charlie Harkleroad and wife, Studie Tuggle of Rockford, IL, and James (Hoss) Harkleroad and wife, Kathy of Somerset, PA; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
   Mrs. Harkleroad made many friends during her active lifetime in the Farmville community. She was a member of Farmville Baptist Church, Farmville Rebekahs Lodge 87 where she served as past Noble Grand, the Farmville AARP and the Jollie Dollies Club.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Farmville Baptist Church with burial to follow in Westvlew Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Published Date:  Friday 8th December 2006

Rev. Donald Davidson, 70
Former Local Pastor
Dies December 4

    SOUTH BOSTON, Dec. 7 -The Rev. Donald Ray Davidson, 70, of South Boston, died Monday, December 4, 2006.
    He was born November 6, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Percy L. Davidson and Olive Thorpe Davidson.
    The Rev. Davidson was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a retired Pastor who served several United Methodist Churches on the Lynchburg and Farmville districts for 34 years, and he pastored at Union Christian Church in Virgilina until his recent illness. He was also a member of Hyco Ruritan Club. where he served as Chaplain. He formerly served as chaplain for the South Boston Police Department and the Culpeper Police Department. He was a volunteer counselor for the Mental Health Association of Halifax County, where he founded a program of pastoral care for pastors within Halifax County in conjunction with this association. He was a member of the Halifax County Social Services Board for 11 years, serving as Chairman from 1997 until 2003. He was a member of the Halifax County Ministerial Association and was involved in prison ministries.
    He is survived by his wife, The Rev. Ruth Ann Davidson; a son, Christopher Ray Davidson of Danville; a daughter, Melanie Ann Watts and husband. Dusty of Lake Wales, FL; a sister, Carolyn Jones and husband, Ross of Sunbury, OH; a brother, Dennis Davidson of Powell, OH and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Mark Davidson.
    Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Tongue, D. S. and the Rev. Raymond McGarr officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
    The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) at Brooks Funeral Home, South Boston, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home.
    Those wishing to give memorials please consider Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4129 East Hyco Rd., South Boston, VA 24592 or Union Christian Church, PO Box 148, Virgilina, VA 24592.
    Online condolences may be sent to brooksfh@earthlink.net.

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DAVIS. Ellen, 63
Of Prospect

    Died Tuesday, December 5, 2006. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Seat Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.