Virginia Dayre Noble Dearing Vaughan, 92
Of Farmville
Died Tuesday

    Virginia Dayre Noble Dearing Vaughan, 92, of Farmville, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007.
    She was born January 24, 1914 in Amelia County, a daughter of the late Charles Irving Noble Sr. and Mary Vaughan Noble. She was preceded in death by husbands, Bennie Millard "Red" Dearing and Stanley Thomas Vaughan. She is survived by a daughter, Jo Dearing Smith of Farmville.
    Mrs. Vaughan was a graduate of Burkeville High School and Smithdeal Business College in Richmond. She was employed as a bookkeeper at T. J. Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky when she met and married her first husband, father of her only child. She later worked at Southside Community Hospital and Davidson's Department Store in Farmville.
    In 1951 she began working as deputy treasurer of Prince Edward County and in 1963 she was elected as the first female treasurer of the county and the first woman to hold a county office in its over 200 year history. She defeated her male opponent in July, 1963 Democratic primary by a margin of over four to one. She retired in 1975.
    Mrs. Vaughan was a life member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Amelia County, where she served for over 30 years as church treasurer and was also charge treasurer. She was a member of the women's society of both Bethel and Farmville United Methodist churches.
    Mrs. Vaughan had received her 50-year membership pen from Pamplln Chapter #58, Order of the Eastern Star where she served as secretary for 28 years. She was a past appointed Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter of Virginia serving as Grand Martha.
    She was also a former member of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, NSDAR and served for many years as treasurer of the Prince Edward Chapter of the American Red Cross.
    In addition to her daughter, she is survived by three grandchildren, Debra S. Fitzgerald and husband, David of Glen Allen, John Marshall Smith Jr. and wife, Beth and Millard Todd Smith all of Cumberland along with their children, Cary and Emily Fitzgerald, Mary Katherine, Hannah and twins Jordan and Cat Smith.
    Other survivors include her brothers, Charles I. Noble Jr. and wife, Dollie of Farmville and B. Vaughan Noble and wife, Ruth of Richmond, She was predeceased by four sisters and a brother.
    A memorial service will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church, Amelia County, on Saturday, January 13 at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to visit after the services. Interment will be private.
    Remembrances may be made to Bethel UMC, c/o June Sura, 472 Hines Lane, Rice, VA 23966 of Bethel UNC Cemetery Association, c/o Ray Pembelton, 15624 Foxcove Circle, Moseley, VA23120.
    Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, of Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Edna B. Hart, 96
Mother of Local
Resident, Dies

    JANUARY 11 - Edna Bowman Hart, 96, of Farmville, formerly of Powhatan, widow of R. D. Hart, died Monday, January 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. D. Hart.
    She is survived by two sons, Marvin R. McCabe and wife, Peggy of North Carolina and Gene W. McCabe and wife, Sybil of Farmville; sisters. Ivy Anderson, Ada Ritchie; brother, Theodore Bowman; five grandchildren, Chris Costello, Wayne McCabe, Ronnie McCabe, Elizabeth Baker, Michelle McCabe; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, with interment in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

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Funeral Service For
Harry C. Rowan Sr., 90
Held Wednesday

    CUMBERLAND, Jan. 11 - Harry C. Rowan Sr., 90, of Cumberland, died Sunday, January 7, 2007 in a Richmond hospital.
    He was born February 14, 1916 in Maryland, the son of the late William Pennington Rowan and Helen Spear Rowan. He was the widower of Verna Speas Rowan.
    Mr. Rowan was World War II Army veteran and a retired mail carrier.
    He is survived by a son, Harry C. Rowan Jr. of Richmond; three daughters, Jean R. Hudgins of Arvonia, Julia R. Baird and June R. Whaley both of Dillwyn; a sister, Jennie Wolfe of Wilmington, DE; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, c/o Marion Meador, Treasurer, 927 Cartersville Road, Cumberland, VA 23040 or the Cumberland Rescue Squad.
    Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Willie Edward Lewis, 62
Set 2 P.M. Saturday

    CUMBERLAND, Jan. 11 - Willie Edward Lewis, 62, of Cumberland, departed this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2007.
    He is survived by his wife, Nannie Trent Lewis; a stepdaughter, Towanna Trent; four grandchildren, DeAundra and DeMarius Trent, DeLonte and KeAundra Bolden; two brothers, Charles Lewis (Shirley) of Goochland and Joseph Lewis of Richmond; two sisters, Virginia Morris of Louisa and Eva Washington of Richmond; a father-in-law, Floyd Trent Sr.; three aunts; four uncles; three sisters-in-law, Susie Robinson, Lucy Barley (Randall) and Ethel Goodman; two brothers-in-law, Floyd Trent Jr. (Lottie) and John Trent Sr. (Shirley); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, two devoted, Joe Lewis and the Rev. Robert Payne; friends, two devoted, William and Doris Jackson of Pennsylvania.
    His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland.
    Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Center Union Baptist Church, Cumberland, with the Rev. Stevie Trent, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Funeral Service For
N. G. Jordan Jr.
Set 11 A.M. Friday

    JANUARY 11 - Noah Gilmer (N. G.) Jordan Jr., of Farmville, died Monday, January 8, 2007.
    Born May 30, 1918 in Alamance County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Noah Gilmer Jordan Sr. and Ollie Davis Jordan.
    He is survived by his wife, Margaret Pendergraph Jordan;
daughters, Brenda Joyce and her husband, Gilbert Mattox of Omaha, NE, Elizabeth Irene and her husband, Joseph Anzalone of Boca Raton, FL; two sisters, Gwendolyn Jordan Hill of Morganton, NC and Eva Jordan Corner of Graham, NC; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; three step-grandsons and two great-step-grandchildren.
    Mr. Jordan retired from Carpenters Local #1665 in Alexandria. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps for 18 months in 1933-1934. He was a lifetime member of the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps.
    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 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Worsham Baptist Church Family Life Center, PO Box 402, Farmville, VA 23901.

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Published Date:   Wednesday 10th January 2007

Robert Edward Taylor, 87
Farmville
Dies on Thursday

   A funeral service for Robert Edward Taylor, 87, of Farmville, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church in Farmville, with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   One of the most influential citizens in Farmville for well over half a century, Mr. Taylor died Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2007, at his home, after several years of declining health.
   A native of Prospect where his family was in the mercantile and lumber business, he was born in Richmond, June 4, 1919. In spite of a childhood illness that left him with less than one kidney Mr. Taylor lived a long and active life. He was not eligible for service during World War II.
   A life-long resident of Prince Edward County, he was graduated from Farmville High School and attended Hampden-Sydney College where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
   Mr. Taylor was President and CEO of Taylor Manufacturing Co., Inc., building homes, schools and commercial buildings throughout the State of Virginia. His "Taylor-Made Homes" were a staple for Prince Edward and surrounding counties. Having a love for working with wood and the sawmill industry, he was a lumberman from his 20s until his late 60s.
   He was an avid cattle farmer, enjoying the out-of-doors and entertaining guests at the family farm, Feather-Fin, now owned by the VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries.
   Mr. Taylor was the last surviving founder of the Prince Edward School Foundation, establishing Prince Edward Academy, now Fuqua School.
   He was a member of Johns Memorial Episcopal Church where he served as choir member for many years, a vestry member, senior warden and Junior warden.
   Mr. Taylor was a member of the Prince Edward Historical Society and was a virtual wealth of knowledge regarding the history of Prince Edward County. Mr. Taylor was famous for his sense of humor and talent for story telling.
   He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth "Betty-Baldwin Taylor; his son, Robert "Bob" E. Taylor Jr. and his wife, Martha of Farmville; his daughters, Caroline Taylor Stowers and her husband, Alan of Richmond and Elizabeth Taylor Carter and her husband, Baxter of Farmville; and his grandchildren, Ellen Carter Taylor, Harriet Johns Taylor, Robert Carlsen Stowers and James Baxter Carter Jr.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Memorial Episcopal Church or the Fuqua School.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.
 

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Funeral Service For
Lular M. Parson
Held Monday

   SCOTTSVILLE, Jan. 9 - Lular Moore Parson, of Scottsvllle, departed this life on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
   She was born on January 3, 1932 in Loudoun County to the late Herbert and Sadie Moore. Lular was the devoted wife of the Reverend Robert Roosevelt Parson for 51 years.
   From the loving union were born four daughters and one son. Melody Day (Philip) of Charlottesville, Monica Parson, Ed. D. of Lynchburg, Merisa Davis (Marc) of Lilburn, GA, Martika Gartman, Esq. (Randy) of Westmont, IL and Mark Parson (Rhonda) of Richmond. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Charissa and Marc Davis; three sisters, Dulcie Brown of Washington, DC, Christine Cruse of Laurelton, NY and Thurnell Levenberry (Bobby) of Falls Church; five brothers, Otis Moore, Thames (Eloise) Moore and Elder Kemith Moore of Washington, DC, the Reverend Glandwood (Evelyn) Moore and the Reverend Odell (Geneva) Moore of Middleburg and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends, in particular Evelyn and Willis Jones of Keene. She was preceded in death by one sister, Glorius Johnson and three brothers, Elton Moore, Gilbert Moore and Hampton Moore.
   Mrs. Parson graduated in 1951 from Douglass High School in Loudoun County, where she earned valedictory honors and composed the school song. She was also a 2002 graduate of the Institute of Biblical Studies, Liberty University.
   Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday, January 8, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville. Interment followed in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Keene.
   Lular was an avid soul-winner. Donations are being accepted by Liberty University in her honor, care of The Alumni Office, 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Please include a note designating your gift. These funds will be used for training and evangelism worldwide.

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Funeral Service
Held Sunday For
Ruth B. Sheppard, 94

   RICE, Jan. 9 - Ruth B. Sheppard, 94, of Rice, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2007.
   She was born in Amelia County, the daughter of the late Joseph Derring Berry and Rosa Aldhizer Berry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Melton Sheppard and a daughter, Margaret Sheppard Farney.
   She is survived by her daughter, Shirley S. Goodman and her husband, Guthrie of Amelia; her sister, Elva B. Woodyard of Farmville; two grandchildren, Jane Goodman Kellam of Mappsville and Martha Ann Goodman of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Rachel Coleman Kellam and Hannah Deering Kellam both of Mappsville and nieces and nephews.
   A funeral service was held 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Amelia.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church or to the cemetery fund.
  Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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VAUGHAN, Virginia D., 92
Of Farmville,
Mother of Jo Smith,

   Died Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

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Marion W. Jackson, 88
Dies Saturday
In Farmville

   JANUARY 9 - Marion W. Jackson, 88, of Farmville, died Saturday, January 6, 2007 in Farmville.
   She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Walker and Betty Bowlin both of Farmville; one son, Thomas E. Jackson Jr. of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Elwood Jackson.
   Funeral services were held 11 a.m. today (Tuesday) in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of God.

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Guylie S. Greene, 55
Of Green Bay
Dies Saturday

   GREEN BAY, Jan. 9 - Guylie Smith Greene, 55, of Green Bay, daughter of the late Carol and Marjorie Smith of Green Bay and mother of Robert Greene of Green Bay, Margie Crenshaw and fiancée Neil French Jr. of Richmond, Mary "Lisa" Greene Wilkerson and fiancée Randy Ferguson of Sevierville, TN; grandmother of Stephanie, Kimberly and Casey Crenshaw of Farmville and Taylor and Justin McCarty of Sevierville, TN; sister of Mary Williamson and the late David Smith (Doc) of Green Bay and many close cousins and friends passed away suddenly Saturday night, January 6, 2007.
   She was employed with Founders Furniture in Appomattox for 29 years.
   Viewing will be held this evening (Tuesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.
   A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

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J. C. Riepe III, 52
Of Charlotte CH
Dies January 3

   CHARLOTTE CH, Jan. 9 -Joseph Creighton Riepe III, 52, of Charlotte Court House, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007, following a courageous battle with cancer.
   He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years. Sandy Johnson Riepe; his son, Joseph Creighton Riepe IV (Creigh); his mother, Florence Daniel Riepe Kalbacker; two sisters, Jacquelyn Riepe Hill and her husband, Hunter and Eleanor Riepe Anders-Workman and her husband, Burr; his mother-in-law, Joyce Johnson; his brother-in-law, Randy Johnson; nieces and nephews, Stephen Hill, Kathryn Hill, Allison Anders, Creighton Anders, Aimee Johnson Hudson, Jessica Johnson and great-nephew and niece, Chris and Sarah Johnson.
   Mr. Riepe was a lifelong resident of Charlotte Court House, where he managed the family farm for more than 20 years, following the death of his father. In addition, he garnered recognition as an artist and decorative waterfowl carver. His commitment to the youth in the community was exemplified by his donation and construction of three baseball fields (Arcadia Fields) just outside Charlotte Court House, and his unfailing devotion to the children he coached. An avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Mr. Riepe's enthusiasm for the game of baseball will be long remembered.
   Mr. Riepe served on the Board of Directors of First Citizens Bank in Drakes Branch and was a member of Village Presbyterian Church in Charlotte Court House.
   A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Saturday at Arcadia Lake near Charlotte Court House.
   Donations may be made to The Barksdale Foundation Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1, Phenix, VA 23959, Randolph-Henry Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 668, Charlotte, CH, VA 23923 or to a charity of choice.
   Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.