Claudette Richard, 75
Farmville Resident
Dies August 27

   Claudette Eva Richard, 75, of Farmville passed away Monday, August 27, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1932 in Gardner, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Tranquil and Amanda Bourgeois Daigle. She was the wife of Alfred J. Richard.
   Mrs. Richard started as a Mathematics teacher, then she worked as a research scientist, and finally she was an activities director at a nursing home in Richmond and at Southside Community Hospital. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and was active in the Cursillo Movement.
   She is survived by her husband, daughter, Mary Frances Gray and husband, Stewart of Midlothian; brother, Donald Daigle and wife, Lorraine of Panama City, Florida; brother-in-law, Joseph Richard and wife, Gloria of Duneden, Florida and sister-in-law, Aline Richard of Gardner, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Chelsea, Quinn, Skylar and Blayze Gray. She was preceded in death by a son, Pierre Alfred Richard, her half-brother, Albert Poirier and half-sister, Diana Servin.
   A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   Family will receive friends Thursday evening 7-8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home with a service starting at 7:30 p.m.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Cursillo Movement, 709 Buffalo Street, Farmville, VA 23901 or to a charity of your choice.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Memorial Services
Set September 15
For Ronald L. Wood, 64

   MEHERRIN, August 28 – Ronald L. Wood, 64, of Meherrin, formerly of Brattleboro, VT, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Marines from 1961-66. Mr. Wood retired in 1998 from the U.S. Post Office after 35 years of service.
   He loved camping, traveling, gardening, and fishing, and RVing with his wife until they settled in Meherrin in 2006.
   Mr. Wood is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert A. and Retha Eddy Wood Jr., and a brother, Herbert A. Wood Jr.
   He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda A. (Harris) Wood; sons, Mark A. Wood of Orlando, FL, and Michael J. Wood and wife, Gena of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Karina Wood, Sarah Wood, and Michael Ryan Wood, all of Chicago, IL and Krystle Skye Wood of Peach City, GA; nieces and nephews.
   A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God. Services will be October 13 in Brattleboro, VT.
   Donations may be made to New Life Assembly of God, Kingdom Expansion Account, 9 Mahan Road, Farmville, VA 23901.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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David ‘Doc’ Boyers
Buckingham Resident
Dies August 23

  BUCKINGHAM, August 28 – David Elwood “Doc” Boyers, of Buckingham, died Thursday, August 23, 2007. He was born June 1, 1923 in Keezletown, the son of the late Claude and Beulah Boyers. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Will Boyers.
  Mr. Boyers is survived by his wife, Kitty T. Boyers; daughter, Gloria B. Shull and husband, Bill of Mt. Crawford; sons, Paul D. Boyers and wife, Beverly, and Sterling F. Boyers and wife, Dawn, both of Dillwyn; brother, Claude W. Boyers and wife, Pearl of Mt. Crawford; nephew, Ronald M. Boyers and wife, Susan of Oakland, CA; grand-daughter-in-law, Melissa Boyers and step great-granddaughter, Brittany Murphy; grandchildren, Buffy and Scott Mangus, Grattan Shull, Samantha Pankey, Adam Pankey, Daniel Boyers, and Taylor Boyers; and great-granddaughters, Reese Willis and Avery Grace Mangus.
  A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, August 25, at the Dunkum Funeral Home with interment in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Dillwyn Rescue Squad or the Fire Department.
  Dunkum Funeral Home, of Dillwyn, served the family.

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Memorial Services
Held August 26
For James Bragg, 91

  AUGUST 28 – James Paul Bragg, 91, of Farmville, formerly of Beckley, WVA, died Saturday, August 18, 2007. He was born April 17, 1916.
  Mr. Bragg was a Decorated World War II veteran and Purple Heart Recipient.
  He is survived by daughter, Pauletta B. Fens; son-in-law, Casey Fens; son, Jim Bragg; grandsons, Paul A. Scott, Michael A. Scott, Jeremy Bragg, and Alex Bragg; sisters, Anna Lee Williams and Betty Tilley; and brother-in-law, Laddie Hughes.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Bragg; granddaughter, Francie Branscome; and grandson, Alan Lawson.
  Memorial services were held Sunday, August 26, at Douglas Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Donations may be made to Douglas Presbyterian Church.
Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, was in charge of services.

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Robert Jamerson, 43
Formerly Of Farmville,
Dies August 13

  ARIZONA, Aug. 28 – Robert E. Jamerson, 43, formerly of Farmville, died Monday, August 13, 2007 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born April 22, 1964, the son of Andrew W. Jamerson of Powhatan, and the late Katherine M. Jamerson of Johnstown, PA.
  He was preceded in death by his mother, and brother, Alan Jamerson.
  Mr. Jamerson is survived by sister, Pamela Jamerson of Carrabelle, FL; brothers, Andrew F. Jamerson of Richmond, and Terry W. Jamerson of Johns-town, PA; and eight nieces and nephews.
  Funeral arrangements are in-complete at this time.

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James ‘Tinker’ Dunkum, 73
Dillwyn Resident
Dies August 26

  DILLWYN, Aug. 28 – James Meliford (Tinker) Dunkum, 73, of Dillwyn, died Sunday, August 26, 2007 at his home. He was born April 14, 1934 in Buckingham Co., the son of the late John J. Dunkum and Mabel Newton Dunkum.
  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Hudgins Dunkum; sisters, Mabel Wilkerson of Farmville and Marjorie Lahmon of Richmond; step-mother, Clarice White and husband, Sam of Colonial Heights.
  He was a retired diesel mechanic with Mack Trucking Co. with 32 years of service and a Navy veteran.
  Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Hudgins Family Cemetery.
  The family will receive friends Tuesday (today) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Mount Cemetery Fund or the Buckingham Co. Rescue Squad.
  Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is serving the family.

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Dorothy “Kitty” Brinkley, 79
Farmville Resident
Dies August 24

   AUGUST 28 – Dorothy (Kitty) B. Brinkley, 79, of Farmville, died Friday, August 24, 2007 in Farmville.
  She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sayer and husband, Tommy of Farmville; grand-daughter, Jessica Tibbs and husband, Jason of Powhatan; great-granddaughter, Kayla Tibbs; and numerous close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Brinkley Jr. and son, Harry L. Brinkley III.
  Graveside funeral services were conducted Monday, August 27, at the Westview Cemetery, Farmville.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, served the family.

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TOWNS, John P., 80
Of Rice

  Died August 22, 2007. A funeral service was held Sunday, August 26, at Amelia Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Robert ‘Pete’ Oliver, 73
Farmville Resident
Dies August 23

  AUGUST 28 – Robert Edward “Pete” Oliver, 73, of Farmville, passed away on Thursday, Au-gust 23, 2007 at the Hospice Center of Hunter Holmes McGuire Veteran’s Hospital in Richmond. He was the son of the late Otto McRoy and Bessie Mae (Mann) Oliver.
   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas “T.W.” Oliver and a sister, Margaret Wilson.
   Survivors include former wife, Carolyn Harper; sons, Jon K. and wife, Gail; Michael S. and wife, Judy; Derek L. and wife, Debbie; Darryl B. and wife, Caryl; Daniel M.O. and wife, Teresa; and Jason D. and wife, Lynn; nine grandchildren, Jessica, Nik, Danielle, Ben, Marc, Jordan, Matthew, Johanna, and Alex Oliver; sisters, Ruth Hudson, Frances Easter and husband, Clarence, Mildred Robertson; and sister-in-law, Gayle Oliver.
   He served in the Army from 1954-56. He was well known in the Farmville community because of his work as a master electrician, plumber and refrigeration technician. His uncanny ability to remember names, dates and events, resulted in many interesting conversations. Mr. Oliver will long be remembered for his quick-witted humor and antics.
   The family suggests donations be made to the Farmville/Prince Edward Rescue Squad.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services Held
Saturday, August 25
For Mable Phaup, 83

   AUGUST 28 – Mable Wilkerson Phaup, 83, of Farmville, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in Farmville.
  She was manager of Dillwyn Department Store/Super Dollar; and a member of Concord Baptist Church.
   Mrs. Phaup is survived by her husband, Leslie D. Phaup Sr.; son, Leslie D. Phaup Jr. and wife, Nancy of Farmville; sisters, Frances Simanske of Farmville and Lorene Brown of Appomattox; grandchildren, Davis Phaup of Montpelier, and Amanda Phaup of Center Cross; great-grandchildren, Hayley and Evan Phaup; and a host of nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held Saturday at Concord Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Remembrances can be made to Concord Baptist Church.
  Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, was in charge of services.

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Lucy S. Trear, 93
93, Of Farmville
Dies August 23

  AUGUST 28 – Lucy S. Trear, 93, of Farmville, died Thursday, August 23, 2007.
   She is survived by her sister, Ruby Hypes of Farmville; nieces, Shirley Booth and husband, Tommy of Farmville, Margaret Prevatt and husband, Herb of Newman, GA, Doris Smith and husband, Ronnie of Amelia, Frances Southall of Farmville, and Novella Thomas of Kinston, NC; nephews, Bobby Trear and wife, Karen of Blacksburg, Roy Stanley and wife, Betty of Blackstone, and Sonny Stanley and wife, Sandra of Spokane, WA; numerous great-nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 25, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in West-view Cemetery, Farmville.
  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6359, Glen Allen, VA 23058-6359.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, of Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 24th August 2007

Gladys Foster, 93
Retired Teacher
Dies August 21

   CUMBERLAND, August 23 — Gladys Ruble Foster, 93, formerly of Cumberland, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Leslie and Beulah Loope Ruble; husband, Lloyd W. Foster; brothers, Arnold Lee Ruble and Ralph Leslie (Emily) Ruble.
   She was a member of the Fitzgerald Memorial Baptist Church of Cumberland and a retired teacher with over 30 years of service.
   Mrs. Foster is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Ben Sprinkel of Fincastle; Carolyn and Bob Coffman of Smith Mountain Lake; sister-in-law, Martha Ruble of Buchanan; nephew, Benja (Marie) Sprinkel; and niece, Judy (Juan) Barr.
   Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 24, at 11 am in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Juan Barr officiating with interment in the Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Thursday (today) from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home.
   Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, is serving the family.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 22nd August 2007

Christian Scruggs, 85
Retired Mill Worker
Dies August 19

   PROSPECT, August 21 – David Christian Scruggs, 85, of Prospect, died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at his residence. He was retired with 45 years of service from Prince Edward Mills.
   Mr. Scruggs is survived by his wife, Ivor Adams Scruggs of Prospect; a daughter, Shirley Childress and husband, Leighton of Lynchburg; son, David Terry Scruggs and wife, Denise of Forest; three grandsons, Allen Scruggs and Edward Christian Kelly, both of Prospect, and David Brandon Scruggs of Forest; granddaughter, Christina S. Pettersen and husband, Tait of Roanoke; great-granddaughters, Haile Pettersen and Keria Pettersen of Roanoke, and Jennifer Kress of Appomattox; two wonderful loving sisters, Gladys Fulcher and Edna Finch of Prospect; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by sisters, Louise Scruggs and Helen Wilkerson; brothers, Clarence Scruggs, Curtis Scruggs, Marshall Scruggs, George Scruggs, and Roy Scruggs.
   Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, at the Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Prospect, with interment in the church cemetery.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6359, Glen Allen VA 23058-6359.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Services Held For
John ‘Johnny’ Wiseman, 63
Monday, Aug. 20

   BUCKINGHAM, August 21 – John Carroll ‘Johnny’ Wiseman, 63, of Buckingham, died August 17, 2007. He was the son of the late Clifton and Florence Wiseman.
   Mr. Wiseman is survived by his wife of 43 years, Joyce D. Wiseman; daughters, Debbie Wiseman of Powhatan, Angie Overstreet of Keysville, and Wendy Posenau of Amelia; sisters, Pat Kite of Richmond and Sheila Austin of North Carolina; one niece and two nephews.
   He was a longtime member of Antioch-Union Baptist Church. He was employed for eight years with Adams Oil Co. and 32 years with Virginia Department of Transportation, serving the last 15 years as a devoted and respected superintendent of maintenance. Johnny was greatly known for his quick wit and wonderful humor which will not only be missed by his family but an entire community.
   Services were held Monday at Antioch-Union Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch-Union Baptist Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, served the family.

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Dorothy C. Lafoon, 79
Retired School Teacher,
Dies August 18

   AUGUST 21 — Dorothy Caldwell Lafoon, 79, of Farmville passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007, in Richmond. She was born November 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nannie Cheatham Caldwell. She was the widow of Alwyn Otis Lafoon Jr.
   Mrs. Lafoon retired from school teaching after nearly twenty years, and was a member of Farmville United Methodist Church.
   She is survived by her children, Susan Lafoon St. John and husband, James of Keysville and Keith R. Lafoon and wife, Leslie of Farmville; brother, Thomas Caldwell and wife, Betty of Smithfield; sister, Mary Hoover and husband, Levin of Eastern Shore; grandchildren, Hailey Samford, Paul Trent and Danielle Kelley and great-grandchild, Sean Kelley.
   A funeral service was held Tuesday (today) at Farmville United Methodist Church with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Farmville United Methodist Church or to the Barksdale Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1, Phenix, VA 23959.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary W. Hendricks, 97
Of Prospect
Dies Saturday, Aug. 10

   PROSPECT, August 21 – Mary Winfree Hendricks, 97, widow of Reverend Hayward J. Hendricks, of Prospect, died at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2007.
   She is survived by two daughters, Mable Jones and Phyllis Ward; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two de-voted sons-in-law, Fred Jones and Ronald Ward; and a host of other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church on Friday, August 17, with interment in the church cemetery.
   E.B. Allen Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of services.

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Mary Ellen Chapman, 82
Retired Teacher
Dies Tuesday

   AUGUST 21 – Mrs. Mary Ellen Petty Chapman died Thursday, August 16, 2007 in Farmville. She was born July 23, 1925 in Charlotte County.
   She was the daughter of the late Elliott Linus and Florrie Mason Petty, and the widow of William D. Chapman.
   Mrs. Chapman, a graduate of State Teachers College (Longwood University), taught school for 36 years in Charlotte, Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Farmville.
   She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Betty Reynolds Petty of Red House, and Lorraine Smith Chapman of Harrison-burg; a brother-in-law, Fred B. Chapman; 10 nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Linus Page Petty.
   A memorial service was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund of Heritage Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 17th August 2007

Charles M. Carter, 86
Farmville Businessman
Warehouse Owner
World War II Marine Veteran
Dies Tuesday

   AUG. 16 – Charles M. Carter, 86, died August 14, 2007 in Farmville. He was born in Buckingham County, the son of Merrie Word Carter and James Nathaniel Carter.
   Mr. Carter is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Margaret S. Carter of Farmville; two sons, Charles M. Carter Jr. and wife, Karen of Richmond, and Michael S. Carter and wife, Brenda of Richmond; two brothers, Ray Carter and wife, Jean of Uriah, Alabama, and Robert W. Carter and wife, Betty Jo of Farmville; one sister, Evelyn C. Cannon of Bristol, Tennessee; four grand-children, six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James N. Carter Jr., Earl H. Carter, John B. Carter, and George W. Carter.
   He graduated from Curdsville High School and VPI in 1942; then joining the Marines serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He received four Battle stars, three presidential unit citations, and Purple Heart in battles on the following Islands: Taraya, Saipan, Tinnian, and Okinawa. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of captain.
   After the war he opened a seed and fertilizer business on North Street at the Middle Warehouse, which was one of the three major tobacco ware-houses in Farmville. As owner of the Middle Warehouse, this be-came his office for over 50 years and he personally knew most of the farmers in Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, and neighboring counties. He also worked for Virginia Dark Fired Tobacco Association.
   Mr. Carter was an avid golfer and enjoyed talking politics with his many, many friends.
   He was a member of Farmville Presbyterian Church where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, with burial in Westview Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to Farmville Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Virginia, or a charity of your choice.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Allyson Hart, 27
27, Of Farmville
Dies August 12

   AUGUST 16 – Allyson Lindsey Goin Hart, 27, of Farmville, died Sunday, August 12, 2007.
   She is survived by her mother, Carolyn T. Dove; father, Marvin C. Goin; step-father, Delbert D. Dove; brother, Kristofer C. Goin; son, Gavin N. Hart; daughter, Mackenzie D. Hart; grandmothers, Alice D. Throckmorton and Evelyn Goin; step-mother, Caren Goin; sister, Samantha R. Goin; nieces, Kayle D. and Rachel E. Goin; cousins, Aarron and Dustin Throckmorton; uncle, J. Denny Throckmorton; and aunt, Becky Throckmorton.
   Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville.
   Family requests that donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation, Great Blue Ridge Chapter, 3959 Electric Rd. 222, Roanoke, VA 24018.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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CLARK, John A., 72
Of Burkeville

   Died August 14, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 18, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Burkeville, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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