CARTER, Marie J., 89
Of Crewe

    Died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Crewe, with interment in the Jeter Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Annaheed Hattox, 85
Mother of Local
Resident, Dies

    MAY 10 – Annaheed Hattox, 85, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007.
    She is survived by her husband, Sidney Charles Hattox; a son, Ralph Hattox and wife, Susan of Farmville; a brother, Ralph Minasian and wife, Norma and one grandson, Daniel Grovman and wife, Mary. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Arakel and Annik Minassian and a daughter, Diana Karen.
    A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at Westview Cemetery, Farmville.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Martha J. Waldrop, 54
Retired Teacher Of
Buckingham, Dies

   BUCKINGHAM, May 10 – Martha Jones Waldrop, 54, of Buckingham, went to Heaven to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 9, 2007.
   She was born February 26, 1953, the daughter of the late Brady and Gertrude Jones of Buckingham.
   She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Mark Waldrop of Buckingham; her mother-in-law, Helen Waldrop of Ashland; her faithful friend/caregiver, Peggy B. Moore of Buckingham; three sisters, Betty J. Woodie and husband, Larry of Farmville, Patsy J. Scruggs and husband, Johnny of Dillwyn and Linda J. Bickford and husband, Rick of New Canton; one brother, Brady Jones Jr. and wife, Cynthia of Buckingham; 15 nieces and nephews, Melissa Heinly of Farmville, Mary and Joe Church of Richmond, Samantha and John Scialdo of Myrtle Beach, SC, Brad and Tanya Bickford of New Canton, Suzanne and Joe Snoddy of Swansboro, NC, Jay and Stephanie Jones, Seth and Jessica Jones, Patrick Jones all of Buckingham, Lauren Jones of Nashville, TN; nine great-nieces and nephews, Madelyn Blair, Emma Grace and Wyatt Brady Bickford of New Canton, Sarah Jordan, Ryan Joseph, Robert Wesley and Thomas Alexander Snoddy of Swansboro, NC, Carly Nicole Ball and Noah Reid Jones of Buckingham. She is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends who stood by her through her struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
   Martha was a Business Education teacher at Buckingham High School for 15 years. She was actively involved in a number of school, community and church activities which included advisor for the Hi-Y, a Christian organization; advisor for the FBLA ( Future Business Leaders of America); as well as taught homebound students during her teaching career. She was an active member of Maysville Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Mission Friends leader, pianist and librarian.
   Martha graduated from Longwood College in 1974 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Education and received a Masters of Science degree in Business in 1978. She was a member of ADK an honor organization for Education majors, and recently was given a lifetime honor award for ADK. She volunteered with the American Heart Association; “Friends of the Library” of Buckingham where she enjoyed presenting story time to pre-school children. Until her death she continued to have regular visits, cards and phone calls from faculty she taught with and students she taught 15 years ago.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Maysville Baptist Church with interment in Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maysville Baptist Church.
   Memorial donations may be made to Maysville Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of the Piedmont.
  Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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MATNEY, Callie, 74
of Tazewell

   Formerly of Cumberland, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cumberland. Local arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.

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Memorial Service
Set Friday for
Lynn Wildonger, 40

    BUCKINGHAM, May 10 – Lynn Wildonger, 40, passed away at her home in Buckingham on Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
    She was born in Alexandria on February 17, 1967.
  She is survived by her be-loved husband, Russel Wildonger; her mother, Carol Harris; her stepfather, Bill Harris; her father, David McCoy; two children, Adam and Amber Alesiani; her sister, Cindy McCoy and two stepbrothers, Bill III and Mark.
    Mrs. Wildonger was a gifted artist and loved to sing. She was the sunshine of our lives, al-ways making us laugh and not take things too seriously.
    A memorial service will be held at Maysville Presbyterian Church on Friday at 4 p.m.
    Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
William L. Carter, 80
Held Thursday

    BURKEVILLE, May 10 – William L. Carter, 80, of Burkeville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007.
    Born in Appomattox, he was the son of the late James W. and Evelyn B. Carter.
    Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran in World War II. He was a member of Crewe Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and served as deacon and usher for many years. Also, he was a member of the Gideons and the Masonic Lodge 147 in Burkeville and Scottish Rite Temple. He owned and operated W. L. Carter Insurance Agency before retirement. Prior to that he was employed by N&W Railroad.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Carter; a daughter, Janice Jennings and husband, Craig of Midlothian; a son, Mike Carter and wife, Michelle of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren, Carter, Bailey and Mallory Jennings and Evan and Brenna Carter; a sister, Jean C. Tabb; two nieces and a nephew.
    Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Crewe Baptist Church with Dr. Ben Powers officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville.
    Donations may be made to Burkeville First Responders.
    Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:    Wednesday 9th May 2007

Graveside Service For
Elbert S. Presnell, 64
Held Noon Monday

    MAY 8 – Elbert Spencer Presnell, 64, of Farmville, died Fri-day, May 4, 2007.
    He was born May 7, 1942, a son of Virginia Lee Presnell and the late Floyd Spencer Presnell.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary F. Presnell; a son, Elbert Spencer Presnell Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Wilborn and husband, Stephen; six grandchildren, Ronnie Lee Allen, Matthew Cody Presnell, Andrew C. Smith, John Luke Presnell, Daniel Wade Wilborn and Halie Jade Wilborn; a brother, Earl Presnell and wife, Cassie; sisters, Frances Coleman and husband, Tommy, Linda Mottley and Mary Ann Fulcher and husband, Lynn; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
    Graveside services were held 12 noon Monday in the Family Cemetery, Buckingham County.
    Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:    Friday 4th May 2007

ALBERTINE T. LANCASTER

Albertine T. Lancaster, 82
Of Maryland
Dies April 24

    MARYLAND, May 3 - Albertine Thomas Lancaster, 82, of California, MD, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD, after an extended illness.
    Born on July 16, 1924 in New York City, NY, Albertine was the daughter of the late Agatha Estridge Thomas and Alfred Thomas of St. Kitts, West Indies.
    Albertine was a devout Catholic. She was baptized and grew up as a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church in New York City. At the time of her death she was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Lexington Park, MD.
    Albertine was educated in the public schools of New York City. After graduating from high school, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College. Tina’s graduate studies include a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University School of Social Work, and certification in the field of mental health from Fordham’s Post Graduate Center for Mental Health.
    Albertine’s career as a clinical psychiatric social worker in New York City includes her work at the Foundling Hospital, Children’s Aid Society, and Child Welfare Agency. She served as Adjunct Professor of Social Work at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the Bronx Community College in the Bronx, New York.
    After her marriage to John G. Lancaster in 1971, Albertine moved to St. Mary’s County, Maryland and worked for 16 years at the Department of Social Services as a supervisor for child welfare, including foster care and adoptions. “Tina” was an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She was instrumental in helping to organize the first Child Welfare Day in St. Mary’s County. Albertine’s professionalism and leadership in the field of social work was acclaimed at the local, state and national levels. She encouraged all with whom she worked to expand their horizons, and thus made accessible to the citizens of St. Mary’s County an improved social work organization.
    After retirement from the Department of Social Services, she was appointed by governor Harry Hughes as Southern Maryland’s first African American woman representative to the Maryland State Board of Education, where she served the maximum 10 year period.
    In addition to her professional career, she was active and took leadership roles in a variety of community and civic organizations. Albertine was a life time member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She was founder, charter member and a past president of the Southern Maryland Chain Chapter, The Links, Inc. which will celebrate 25 years of service to the community this year. She served as president of the Loretta House Board of Directors, which established the first group home for boys in the county; she was past president of the Margaret Brent Business and Professional Women’s Club, past president of the St. Mary’s County Board of Library Trustees and a member of the Three Oakes Board of Directors. Tina was active in the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, the Democratic Club, the NAACP, the Delicados, and the organizer and past president of the Merry Wives Club. Tina was a recipient of varied community honors and awards.
    Tina was a loving and supportive wife and mother. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, John G. Lancaster of California, MD, former St. Mary’s County Commissioner; her son, John G. Lancaster, Jr. of San Francisco, CA; her daughter, Shirley Elaine Gholston of Greenbelt, MD; grandson, Bruce J. Lancaster (LaShawn); great-grandson, Miles Lancaster; godson, Gerald Grayson and a host of relatives and friends.
    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two sisters, Lydia E. Thomas and Evelyn T. McBean, niece, Thea McBean Custis, and nephew, Vaughn J. McBean. “Tina” as she was affectionately called was the youngest child and the last member of her immediate family line.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park, MD. Interment was held Tuesday, May 1 in St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx, NY.
    Expressions of remembrance may be made through donations to the Southern Maryland Chain Chapter, The Links, Inc. for the Albertine T. Lancaster Memorial Scholarship.
    Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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Funeral Service For
James G. Watson, 91
Set 2 P.M. Friday

    MAY 3 – James Goodrich Watson, 91, entered into the joy of his Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in Farmville.
    He was born in Darlington Heights on July 30, 1915, the son of the late Willie A. Watson and Sudie O. Watson of Darlington Heights.
    He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 50 years, Hilde Kastl Watson; four sons, James W. Watson of West Palm Beach, Florida, Thomas S. Watson of Heathsville, Eric S. Watson of Woodstock, Vermont and Evan L. Watson of Falls Church; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Samuel E. Watson of Merritt Island, Florida; one sister, Sue W. Powell of Farmville and a host of nieces and nephews, including Hunter R. Watson of Farmville.
    Mr. Watson was a 1935 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and a 1939 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He retired from Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (Verizon) in 1978.
    The family will receive friends at Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening (Thursday). Funeral services, officiated by Pastor lee Copeland, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Darlington Heights.
    Memorial gifts may be sent to the missionary fund of Faith Bible Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 917, Farmville, VA 23901, where he and Hilde were faithful members, or to the Ama Nyame Memorial Medical Center, P.O. Box 353, Farmville, VA 23901, a medical center in Ghana supported by Mr. Watson’s physician, Dr. K. Donkor.

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Diane H. Carwile, 59
Of Farmville
Dies Tuesday

    MAY 3 – Diane Hall Carwile, 59, of Farmville, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
    She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Carwile; daughters, Deborah Hall of Lynchburg, Rebecca Allen and husband, Buddy of Appomattox; son, John Hall and wife, Robin of Appomattox; stepdaughter, Rebecca Hosner of Rice; step-sons, Robert C. Carwile Jr., Robert O’Conner both of Farmville, Russell O’Conner of New Mexico, Larry O’Conner of Cumberland and Charlie O’Conner of Farmville and 22 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step-daughter, Alma O’Conner.
    The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Restoration Outreach Church, Highway 15, Buckingham, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Interment will be 12 noon Saturday at the Old Herman Cemetery, Appomattox.
    Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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KIDD, John Lee, 89
Of Dillwyn,

    Passed away, Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Chief Corner-stone Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, with interment in the church cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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H. William Vassey
Former Pastor
Dies May 1

    RALEIGH, NC, May 3 - H. William Vassey died peacefully at home in Raleigh, NC on May 1, 2007.
    He served as pastor to College Church and chaplain and bible instructor at Hampden-Sydney College from 1966 to 1972.
    He is survived by his wife Carol; daughters Mrs. Amy Woodruff (Richard) Marietta, GA; Mrs. Meg Sestak, Suwannee, GA and Mrs. Elizabeth Vassey (David Emmerichs), Los Angeles, CA; stepdaughters Mrs. Jennifer Bibbs (Mark), Wilson, NC and Mrs. Sarah Reed (Corey), Wilson, NC and stepson Samuel LaRoche (Kelli), Wake Forest, NC; brother Dr. John W. Vassey (Nancy), Raleigh, NC; sister Mrs. Bess Loftis, Brevard, NC, sister-in-law Mrs. Elinor Vassey, S. Gouldsboro, Maine; grandchildren Taylor and McKenzie Sestak, Daniel LaRoche, Isabel and Elisabeth Reed, Caroline Bibbs; as well as his beloved ventriloquical partner, Dexter L. Decal.
    A memorial service will be held at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.

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Published Date:    Wednesday 2nd May 2007

Martha Holt Kelly
Of Powhatan
Dies Thursday

    POWHATAN, May 1 - Martha Holt Kelly of Powhatan died Thursday, April 26, 2007.
    Survivors include her husband, Larry Eugene Kelly; two daughters and spouses, Laura Kelly and Stuart Barnett and Linda Kelly and Keith Seay both of Powhatan; two sisters, Analyze Holt and Richard Parrish of Midlothian, Joyce Holt and Charles Rigsby of Gum Spring, Bobby and Doris Greene Holt and Gary and Sandy Mullins Holt all of Powhatan; one sister-in-law Margaret Clark Holt of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Jordan and Ryan Barnett and Nicole and Lauren Seay all of Powhatan. Many other family members that will miss her. She was preceded in death by her parents the Rev. O. H. and Beatrice Adams Holt and one brother, the Rev. Mitchell Ray Holt of Powhatan.
    The funeral service was held 2 p.m. Monday at the Full Gospel Church Powhatan. The Rev. Ernest Duty and Rev. Mose Short officiated. Interment followed in church cemetery.
    Bennett-Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, was in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Lou Raymond, 64
Of Farmville
Dies Sunday

    MAY 1 – Mrs. Mary Lou Raymond, 64, of Farmville, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007, at her residence.
    She was born September 13, 1942 in Petersburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Adams Moorefield. She was the wife of Richard Raymond Sr.
    She was co-owner and operator of Raymond’s Dry Cleaning for 27 years and owner of Mary Lou’s Monogramming for the last 16 years.
    In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Richard Raymond Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Farmville, and Robert Edwin Raymond Sr. and wife, Pamela, of Farmville; brother, Kenneth E. Moorefield and wife, Lynn, of Rocky Mount, NC, and their sons, Kenneth Jr., William and Steven; grandchildren, Katelyn Raymond, Robert Jr., Joseph and Alexandra; stepbrother, Melvin R. Welch of Florida and his children, Kim and Joey; brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Sandy Aubin and their children, Ed, Mike, and Jennifer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice.
    Family will receive friends tonight (Tuesday evening), 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the HOPE Center in Southside Community Hospital, 800 Oak Street, Farmville, VA 23901.
    Puckett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service For
Helen Willis Payne, 88
Held 3 P.M. Sunday

    MAY 1 – Helen Willis Payne, 88, of Holly Manor Nursing Home, Formerly of Rice, died Friday, April 27, 2007.
    She was born January 4, 1919, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Sarah Whitacker Willis of McCoy.
    She is survived by a son, Bernard M. Payne Jr. of Crewe; a daughter, Patrice Willis Payne of Rice; three sisters, Donna W. Sweeney of Roanoke, Patsy W. Cooper and Nancy Charlene Willis both of Roanoke; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Sunday at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Rice.
    Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Benjamin E. Murray, 72

    RICE, May 1 – Benjamin E. Murray, 72, of Rice, died Friday, April 27, 2007 in Farmville.
    He is survived by his wife, Blanch Murray; two daughters, Brenda Meadows and Tammy Leeds; one son, Samuel “Buck” Murray and wife, Theresa; one grandson, Brandon Leeds; three granddaughters, Bobbie Jo Meadows, Ashley Meadows and Nicole Leeds; one step grand-daughter, Lisa Lindsey; one step grandson, Matthew Williams; two brothers, John Murray and James Murray and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Bell Beasley; father, Samuel Thomas Murray and mother, Fannie Bell Murray.
    Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville. Interment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens.

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T. R. Rutledge, 91
Of Kenbridge
Dies Thursday

    KENBRIDGE, May 1 – Thomas Ray Rutledge, 91, of Ken-bridge, died Thursday, April 26, 2007.
    Mr. Rutledge was a retired plumber and electrician.
    He is survived by a son, Thomas R. Rutledge Jr. and his wife, Shannon of Powhatan; a daughter, Thelma R. Adkins and her husband, Merle of Kenbridge; a stepdaughter, Estelle H. Vaughan of Lynchburg and numerous grandchildren.
    Graveside services were held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery with the Reverend Earl Pinchbeck officiating.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenbridge Rescue Squad, PO Box 328, Kenbridge, VA 23944.
    Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home of Blackstone was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:    Friday 27th April 2007

Paul P. Hicks, 92
Retired Merchant
Dies Wednesday

   APRIL 26 - Paul Preston Hicks, age 92, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Farmville.
   He was born in Atkins, Virginia, the son of the late C. P. Hicks and Maye Halsey Hicks.
   He was a graduate of Atkins High School and Marion College. He taught for two years in Smyth County. He was a veteran of World War II, having served three years in the United States Air Force in the Pacific Theater of Okinawa and Japan. He was a retired merchant and co-owner of the former Thriftway Shopping Center in Giles County. His wife is the former Lucile Atkins. They had one son, Dr. Paul P. Hicks Jr., a dentist in Farmville.
   He is survived by his wife, Lucile Atkins Hicks of Farmville; one son, Dr. Paul P. Hicks Jr. and wife, Patricia of Farmville; two grandchildren, Paul P. Hicks, III (Trey) of Richmond, and Laura H. Coombe and husband, Craig, of Charlottesville; one great-grandchild, Lleyton Coombe; one sister, Rosamond H. Coulthard of Pearisburg; two brothers, Leon C. Hicks of Northern Virginia and Dr. R.H. Hicks and wife, Agnes of Sun City West, Arizona.
   Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel, Marion, with Dr. Fred Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion.
The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1 until 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
   The family suggests memorials be given to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058 or to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 400, Pearisburg, Virginia 24134. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com
   Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Hicks Family.

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Ruby Davis Walton
Of Dillwyn
Dies At Age 97

    DILLWYN, April 26 – Ruby Davis Walton, 97, of Dillwyn, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in Burkeville.
    She was born June 27, 1909 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Matthew Morrill Davis and Josephine Shepherd Davis. She was the widow of John C. Walton Sr.
    She is survived by a son, John C. Walton Jr.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
  Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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