Leon McClain Cohen

Lee M. Cohen, 44
Hampden-Sydney
College Professor,
Dies Monday

   HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, July 19 — Adjunct Associate Professor of Mathematics Leon McClain Cohen, 44, died at his Hampden-Sydney home on Monday, July 16, 2007 of complications related to pancreatic cancer.
   Lee was born August 21, 1962, in Covington, Georgia. He earned an undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1983, and, in 1986, a Master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Virginia. In that same year, 1986, he began teaching mathematics at Hampden-Sydney College. Over the course of his 21 years at the College, Lee proved to be an excellent and much-revered professor, colleague, and community member. He held numerous key positions at the College, including chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and of the Lectures and Programs Committee; Associate Director and Interim Director of the Honors Program; and faculty secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa leadership society. In 2002, he received the Thomas E. Crawley Award for devoted service to the College. He also received numerous teaching awards including the Cabell Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Fuqua Award for Excellence in Teaching. He was specially honored by the graduating classes of 2005 and 2007.
   Lee served the community at large as a board member of the Esther Thomas Atkinson Museum of Hampden-Sydney, of the Prince Edward Public School Endowment (PEPSE), and of the Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES). He also served as a tutor in the Prince Edward County VICTORS Literacy training program.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip S. Cohen and Mary T. Cohen. He is survived by his brother, Philip E. Cohen, of Melbourne, FL, and his uncle, George L. Cohen, of Atlanta, GA. He will be sadly missed by numerous colleagues, friends, and students, as well.
   The family received visitors at Johns Memorial Church parish house from 7 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, and a memorial service was held on Thursday, at 2 p.m., also at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church. A graveside service will be held in Covington, GA, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. Later in the fall, Hampden-Sydney College will hold an additional memorial service.
   The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Hampden-Sydney College, directed to the Lee McClain Cohen Endowed Library Fund.
   Puckett Funeral Home, of Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Mamie Harris
Mother of Five,
Rites Held July 14

   PROSPECT, July 19 – Mrs. Mamie Wright Harris died on July 10, 2007, at her home in Prospect.
   She was the mother of four sons, Thomas Edmonds of Clifton, NJ, Arthur Edmonds of Passaic, NJ, Travis Harris Jr. of Prospect, and Nathaniel Harris of Fredericksburg; a daughter, Annie Bateman of Concord; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Pauline Shearer of Lynchburg and Thelma Allen Randolph of Farmville; four devoted nephews and nieces, Glento, James, Sylvia, and Priscilla; and a host of other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
   Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14, from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Farmville.
   Arrangements by the E. B. Allen Funeral Home, Farmville.

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A Memorial Service
Planned Sunday For
Retired Navy Chief
Larry Arnette Lail, 69

     CHARLOTTE C.H., July 19 – Retired Navy Chief, Larry Arnette Lail, 69, of Charlotte Court House, died July 11, 2007 in Midlothian.
     He is survived by a daughter, Anita Munyak; son-in-law, Donald Munyak Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob, Megan and Lindsey Munyak, all of Midlothian; a brother, James I, Lail; three sisters, Jennie L. Creel, Susan J. Rand and Edith H. Lail; and Sue B. Lail, a beloved friend, and fellow veterans.
     A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 22, at the Chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service, in Brookneal, with military honors.
     Condolences may be emailed to Jeffressfh@aol.com.
  Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service, of Brookneal, is in charge of arrangements.

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Services Saturday For
Mrs. Edna R. Wright, 89
Of Cumberland

   CUMBERLAND, July 19 – Mrs. Edna R. Wright, 89, of Cumberland, died July 17, 2007. She was the widow of John L. Wright. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bertha Wright Amos.
   Mrs. Wright is survived by two sons, Bobby L. Wright and Wayne Wright, both of Cumberland; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Cumberland Baptist Temple with interment to follow in the Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Shorter Funeral Home, and also Saturday following the services at the Randolph District Fire Station.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Randolph District Fire Department, 2145 Cumberland Road, Farmville, VA 23901.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 18th July 2007

Barbara S. Bryant, 80
Of Buckingham
Buried Monday, July 16

    BUCKINGHAM, July 17 – Barbara Shoemaker Bryant, of Buckingham, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at the age of 80, after a long illness.
   She was the daughter of the late John Edmund Shoemaker and Lillian Sprouse Shoemaker.
    Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by a brother, Edmond E. Shoemaker, and sisters, Ernestine Shoemaker Crews and Evelyn Shoemaker Huddleston.
    She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Page Bryant; a daughter, Susan Bryant Gunter; son, Bradley Wayne Bryant and wife, Connie; one granddaughter, Casey Page Gunter; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Bryant worked 46 years for Buckingham County Schools, 44 of those years as secretary to the superintendent. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.
    The family wishes to thank the kind and compassionate people at Hospice of Central Virginia who took such excellent care of her.
    Funeral services were held Monday, July 16, at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.
    The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Virginia, 202 Clark Street, Farmville, VA 23901, or the Buckingham County Rescue Squad.
    Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services
Set Wednesday For
Leani Lyn Giles, 42

   JULY 17 – Leani Lyn Giles, 42, of Farmville, died Sunday, July 15, 2007, in Richmond. She was born September 25, 1964 in Charleston, SC.
   She worked as a Phlebotomist and was a member of Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Farmville. The family wishes to express their gratitude and thanks for all the support and help from the members of Calvary Tabernacle Church.
   Ms. Giles was the daughter of the late Ricardo Abellio and Helen Bowling Louise Corros.
   She is survived by her special friends, Candice Godsey and Rickey Giles and wife, Sharon of Farmville; daughters, Shanda Marie Giles Hathaway and husband, Terry, and Stephanie Lyn Giles, both of Farmville; sisters, Donna Lee Corros of Dillwyn, Rose Leah Lisa Bates of Farmville, and Carolyn Rupert of Portsmouth; half sisters and brothers, Lloyd Cooke, Debra Wright, Howard Cooke and Pauline Cooke; grandchildren, Kayla Marie Finchum, Colby Lyn Giles and Blaine Giles; a special friend, Debbie Litwin of Farmville; three step-grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in California.
   A funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m., at Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   Family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home.
   Memorials may be made to the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mildred Arnetha Holcomb Brown

Arnetha Brown, 95
Retired Educator,
Dies In Raleigh, NC

   CUMBERLAND, July 17 — Mildred Arnetha Holcomb Brown, the daughter of the late Robert Lee, and Maria Coy Holcomb, was born in Cumberland County on February 23, 1912. She departed this life quietly on July 13, 2007 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Ms. Brown spent her life serving her family, her community, her church, and her students. For 47 years she used her talents to educate students, refusing to give up on even one. During those years, she touched the lives of many young people, always encouraging them to “strive for the best”. She was also involved in several organizations, such as: the Voters Registration Organization, the NAACP, the Women’s Missionary and Educational Association, the Cumberland Historical Society, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the Virginia Education Association. She is listed in Who’s Who in Virginia, Community Leaders of Virginia, and Who’s Who among Virginia State Graduates.
   Education was always an important part of Arnetha’s life. She completed her early education at Hawk School and the Cumberland Training School where she graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class. Determined to pursue her passion for education, she enrolled in Virginia State University where she obtained a BS degree in Education. She then furthered her education at Columbia University in New York, NY, where she obtained a master’s degree in Child Development. She also attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, and University of Maryland, College Park.
   Arnetha left an imprint on every life that she touched. Her easy smile, her soft voice and her caring and giving spirit will always be remembered, but ultimately it is the contributions that she made to her fellow man that will be her legacy.
   Local arrangements by Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.
 

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Published Date:  Friday 13th July 2007

Evelyn B. Merritt,93
Of Jetersville
Dies July 10

   JULY 12 — Evelyn B. Merritt, 93, of Jetersville, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband, David B. Merritt.
   She is survived by her daughter, Mary Virginia Southall (Peter Deceased); two sons, Steve Merritt (wife Pam) and Wayne Merritt, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
   The visitation will be Friday, July 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia.
   Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 14, at 11a.m., followed by burial at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Amelia Fire Dept.
  Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, Amelia, is in charge of arrangements.

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Russell N. Ragland,78
Of Wingina
Dies Monday, July 9

   JULY 12 – Russell N. Ragland, 78, of Wingina, died Monday, July 9, 2007. He was the son of the late Roy L. Ragland and Lula Camm Gunter Ragland. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Tucker Ragland.
    Mr. Ragland is survived by a niece, Georgia R. Bryant and husband, David; great-nephew, Stacy Bryant and wife, Faye; and a sister-in-law, Rebecca Ragland.
    Special thanks to Denise Stout, Sharon Vernon, and Heritage Hall Nursing Home.
    Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Ragland Family Cemetery.

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Published Date:  Wednesday11th July 2007

CHRISTOPHER S. HONAKER

Spc. C. S. Honaker 23
Of Havelock, NC,
Dies Thursday, July 5

   HAVELOCK, NC, July 10 — Spc. Christopher Steven Honaker, 23, of Havelock, NC, was killed in action Thursday, July 5, while serving this great nation.
   He served in A Company, 2nd Battalion 503rd Infantry, 173 Airborne Regiment. Christopher attended Havelock High School and was a graduate of Universal TECH/Nascar TECH. He was born September 25, 1983 at Cherry Point, NC.
   He is survived by his parents George and Eva Honaker of Havelock; sister, Charlene A. Navarrette of Hanau, Germany and her husband, Nicholas Navarrette of Naples, Italy; nephew, Aaron Christopher Honaker; paternal grandparents, George and Alice Honaker of Hampton; maternal grand-parents, Bruce and Elfriede Eldredge of Cumberland; aunts and uncles, Ernest and Debbie Eldredge of Fairfax Station, Bobby and Lorraine Honaker of Hope Mills, NC, Bruce L. El-dredge of Hampton, Chandra Berry-Honaker of Hampton; cousins, Alison M. Honaker of Hampton, Meagan E. Honaker and John Allen Honaker of Hope Mills, N.C., Nicholas Honaker of Hampton, John D. Eldredge and James W. Eldredge of Fairfax Station, and Rochelle Eldredge of Cape May, NJ; Godparents Dale T. and Audrey L. Benton of King George and Mary C. Benton of King George.
   A funeral service will be held on Saturday at Cherry Point Base Chapel at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Durner officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Oaks Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
   Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home.
   Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory, New Bern, NC.

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Henry “Gene” Lee, 53
Of Farmville
Dies Saturday

   JULY 10 – Henry “Gene” Lee, 53, of Farmville, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. He was the husband of Vicki Lee.
   He is survived by two sisters, Louise Barr and husband, Grover of Farmville, and Ann Mays and husband, Red of Keysville.
   Funeral services were held Monday, July 9, at Concord Baptist Church, Sheppards, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions can be made to the Concord Baptist Church Building Fund.
   Shorter Funeral Home served the family.

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Shirley R. Hazelwood, 66
Formerly Of Victoria,
Dies Friday, July 6

   JULY 10 – Shirley Robertson Hazelwood, 66, of Yorktown, formerly of Victoria, an insurance agent, died Friday, July 6, 2007.
   She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Nicki Hazelwood of Farmville; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and John Robert Pulliam III; nephew, Troy West Pulliam; aunt, Doris Slaughter, all of Victoria; two grandsons, Brian Hazelwood of Winchester, Eric Hazelwood of Newport News; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Tanner Hazelwood.
   Graveside funeral services were conducted Monday, July 9, in Cool Spring Christian Church Cemetery near Rehoboth, with Louie Overton officiating.
   Staples Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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ELEANOR K. SWATSELL

Graveside Services
Held Tuesday For
Eleanor K. Swatsell, 88

   JULY 10 – Eleanor Kitchen Swatsell, 88, of Howardsville, died Sunday, July 8, 2007. She was born March 6, 1919 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late John D. Kitchen and Alma Swan Kitchen.
   She is survived by sisters, Juanita K. Davis of California and Joan K. Mosely of Chesapeake; brothers, John D. Kitchen, Phillip Kitchen, and Ronald Kitchen, all of Buckingham.
   Graveside funeral services were held Tuesday (today) at 10 a.m. at the Swan Family Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of services.

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Mary Crafton Currin, 79
79, Of Burkeville
Dies July 5

   JULY 10 – Mary Crafton Currin, 79, of Burkeville, died Thursday, July 5, 2007.
   Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Billy Austin, and Crystal and Ronnie Mason; a grandson, Justin (T.J.) Mason; a grand-daughter, Katie Mason, all of Crewe; a sister-in-law, Lois Crafton of Richmond; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Russell Currin.
   Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 8, in the Burkeville Baptist Church with interment in the Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Nottoway County Rescue Squad or the Hope Oncology Unit of Southside Community Hospital (American Cancer Society).
   The Browning Funeral Home of Keysville was in charge of arrangements.

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SMITH, Bertha, 98
Of Farmville

   Died July 7, 2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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Dorothy Andrews Glenn, 95
95, Of Prospect
Dies Saturday, July 7

   Dorothy Andrews Glenn, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Prospect on Saturday morning July 7, 2007. She was the wife of Joseph Foster Glenn, who passed away on November 3, 2006 also at the age of 95. The Glenns celebrated 70 years of marriage last year. They are survived by sons, Richard Foster Glenn of Northport, Alabama and Stephen Kyle Glenn of San Francisco, California.
   A memorial service for Mrs. Glenn will be held at the Prospect Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 13 followed by double interment of ashes of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn in the church cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a reception at the Glenn home in Prospect following the service.
   Memorial gifts may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Harry G. Lawson Sr., 75
Of Appomattox,
Dies July 8

   APPOMATTOX, July 10 — The Honorable Harry Gordon Lawson Sr., 75, of Appomattox, died Sunday, July 8, 2007 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Louise Burnett Lawson.
   Born in Lynchburg, September 8, 1931, Harry was the fourth son of John Raymond and Rachel Ferguson Lawson. He graduated from Appomattox High School in 1950, then in 1951 he and his cousin, Samuel Ferguson, joined the United States Navy, where for four years he proudly served his country. In 1958, he received a BS degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia and earned his law degree from the University’s School of Law in 1961. After several years of private practice, he was named Commonwealth Attorney for the County of Appomattox in 1964, and subsequently served two full terms in that office.
   Community service was a natural way of life for Harry Gordon, therefore it was only natural for him to join his local Woodmen Lodge Camp 71, where he became extensively involved with Woodmen Activities. He stated many times over his lifetime that Woodmen stood for everything he believed in and for what made this country great, “Belief in God, belief in country, and belief in family.” Throughout his Woodmen career Harry served at local, state, and national levels, including National Sentry, National Watchman, National Trustee and Chairman of the Trustees. In July 1971, he accepted the legal position of Associate General Counsel for the Woodmen of the World Home Office in Omaha, Nebraska and held that position for two years before returning to Appomattox and establishing a private practice.
   In 1987, he was appointed judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations court for the 10th Judicial Circuit, comprised of the counties of Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland and Prince Edward. After eight years of public ser-vice he retired on July 1, 1995.
Judge Lawson was active in the Appomattox Democratic Party, served as the party chairman, chairman of the 18th Senatorial Democratic Committee, Chairman of the 59th House of Delegates Democratic Committee, and had been a member of the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and had served as a member and chairman of the Administrative Board. He was past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Jaycees, served on the board of directors of the Virginia YMCA and Fidelity National Bank, a member and one of the founders of Falling River Country Club and was a member of the Appomattox Lions Club.
   He is survived by his two children and their spouses, Harry Gordon Jr. and Gail Francis Lawson of Lynchburg and Deborah Louise and Thomas A. Gilliam of Appomattox; three grandchildren, Jason Matthew Gilliam, Morgan Brooke Lawson, and Amber Louise Gilliam; a brother, Fredrick H. (Fred) Lawson and his wife, Peggy; a special cousin and his wife, Samuel “Baby Sam” and Hilda Ferguson; sister-in-law, Patsy Lawson all of Appomattox and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by two brothers, John R. (Jack) Lawson Jr. and Samuel R. (Bobby) Lawson.
   Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bruce Johnson with burial to follow in Liberty Cemetery.
   The Family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home Tuesday, July 10 from 7–8:30 p.m. and other times at his residence.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 823, Lynchburg, VA 24505, the National Kidney Foundation of VA, Inc., 2601 Willard Rd. Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23294 or Memorial UMC, PO Box 9, Appomattox, VA 24522.
   An online message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

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Alfred A. LeGrand, 85
Avid Fox Hunter
Dies Sunday, July 8

   CLARKSVILLE, July 10 – Alfred A. LeGrand, 85, of Red Fox Hill, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, NC. Born November 22, 1921 in Appomattox, he was the son of the late William Josiah LeGrand and the late Lula Drinkard LeGrand.
   He was educated in the Appomattox County schools and was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Al was in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving as a staff sergeant in New Guinea and in the Pacific theater. He also served as a medic aboard the Queen Mary, shuttling wounded prisoners across the Atlantic.
   Mr. LeGrand taught Vocational Agricultural in the Mecklenburg County School system for 31 years, retiring in 1981 from Bluestone Senior High School. He was active as a sponsor for the Future Farmers of America and had several students serve as state officers. His influence as a teacher inspired many of his students to become successful farmers, professors of Agriculture and foresters.
   He was an avid foxhunter, raising Walker hounds. He owned numerous winning Walker foxhounds throughout his lifetime, most notable, Mill’s Sheriff, Mark S, Twister LeGrand, and 1989 National Ch. Doc’s Rocky Top. He served as secretary/treasurer of the Virginia Foxhunter’s Association and other officer positions in local and regional hunt associations. He judged field trials and was a mentor to many young hunters starting in the sport. Al was inducted into the National Foxhunter’s Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally he was a Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiast, raising many pleasure and show horses. He judged numerous horse shows locally and throughout the region.
   In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marie Pearson LeGrand; brothers, Thomas E. LeGrand and sisters, Mary Anne LeGrand, Lucille LeGrand Furney, Josephine LeGrand Carter. Al is survived by daughter, Anne Le-Grand Mills, granddaughter, Taylor Marie Mills, and “adopted” grandson, Bradley Clark and his faithful companion, Buster; sister, Elizabeth Yeakley and brother, Walter H. LeGrand.
   Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Liberty Baptist Church in Finchley, with the Reverends Ben Rogers, Sid Rodriquez, and Dr. LeRoy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Appomattox.
   The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville.
Please make contributions to the foxhunting organization or charity of your choice.
   Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com
   Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home, Clarksville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Services Held For
Rose Whitter, 82
On Thursday

   JULY 10 – Rose Lillian Allen Whitter, 82, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 9, 2007. Named after her grandmothers, Rosa Hamlett Allen and Lillian Jenkins East, she was the daughter of the late Addison Oswell and Emma East Allen and lived her entire life in Prospect.
   She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, William G. Whitter; a sister, Lorene Allen Roberts of Prince George; a brother, A.O. Allen Jr. of Prospect; nieces and nephews, Roger Allen of Farmville, Vera and Larry Allen of Prospect, Laurie Allen Justice of Prospect, Allen Speight of Boston, MA, Robbie Roberts of Crewe, Jeff Roberts of Richmond, and Mickey Roberts of Prince George. She was predeceased by two brothers, R. Earl and J. Cliff Allen, and two sisters, Virginia F. Allen and Wilma Allen Speight.
   Mrs. Whitter was a life long member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Prospect where she was pianist for many years and active in the Presbyterian Women’s work on both the local and Presbytery level.
   Services will be held at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the Prospect Methodist Church cemetery. Visitation will be at the home in Prospect.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the James Allen Scholarship Fund at Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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William A. Woodard
Son Of Local Resident
Dies Wednesday, July 4

   FAIRFAX, July 10 – William A. Woodard, died on July 4, 2007, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was the son of Vilma “Pete” Woodard and the late Aubrey Woodard.
   He was the husband of Colleen Woodard. He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Small (Steve), Kristin Walsh (Patrick) and Courtney Spears (Jeff); sisters, Brenda Tomkinson and Joan Cohen; grandchildren, Madelyn and Aubrey Small, Ryan, Kaitlin and Colin Walsh, Andrew and Samantha Spears.
   Funeral service was held Saturday, July 7, at Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary of Sorrows Samaritan Fund, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032, or Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Ave., N.W.,Washington,DC20010-2970. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com

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Published Date:  Friday 6th July 2007

Darrell Wayne Staton, 57
Of Cumberland
Dies Tuesday, July 3

   JULY 5 - Darrell Wayne Staton, 57, of Cumberland, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
   He is survived by his wife, Nancy B. Staton; children, Alex Clarke and Jessica Meade; stepchildren, Chris Hart, and Thomas, Mark, Mike, Erin, and William Milton; one sister; four brothers; and three grandchildren.
   Graveside funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

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JACKSON, James, 60
Of Green Bay

    Died July 3, 2007. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 7, at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Second Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Home.

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