Funeral Service For
Bennie Franklin Elder, 94
To Be Held Thursday

   CREWE, Sept. 18 — Bennie Franklin Elder, 94, of Crewe, formerly of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center, Americus, GA. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth DeJarnette Elder.
   Mr. Elder was born in Campbell County, August 12, 1913, the son of the late Samuel B. Elder and Lula Mae Elder. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church and a retired salesman.
   He is survived by one son, Franklin Wayne Elder and wife, Ellen of Americus, GA; a daughter, Linda E. Grounard and husband, Daniel of Crewe; four grandchildren, Ashley Blair DeMuth of Fairfax, Adam Barrett DeMuth of Richmond, Lori Elizabeth Elder of Waynesville, NC and Dr. Jeffery Wayne Elder and wife, Christine of Birmingham, AL; a great-grandchild, Ava Catherine Elder; a brother, James C. Elder of Lynchburg; and a sister, Nora E. Clark of Lynchburg.
   A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Bruce Johnson with interment to follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Gladys.
   The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
   Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, is serving the family.

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Carrie L. Dickerson, 90
90, Of Farmville
Dies September 15

   SEPTEMBER 18 — Mrs. Carrie Louise Dickerson, 90, of Farmville, passed away Saturday evening, September 15, 2007. She was born November 16, 1916 in Madison, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Eschol and Savillar Gentry Franklin. She was the widow of Joel David Dickerson.
   She is survived by her children, Charles Edward Tweed of North Carolina, Charles Dickerson of Meherrin and Nevada Guinn of Florida; brothers, J.D. and Grey Franklin, both of Woodbridge and Dennis Franklin of North Carolina; a sister, Gracie Giles of Rice; eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
   A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice.
   Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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John W. Garrett, 90
World War II Veteran
Dies September 17

   DILLWYN, Sept. 18 — John Wesley Garrett, 90, of Dillwyn, died at his residence on Monday, September 17, 2007. He was born August 19, 1917 in Appomattox County, the youngest of seven children born to William Samuel Garrett and Addie Virginia Franklin Garrett, all of whom preceded him in death. On December 29, 1945 he was united in marriage to Hazel Maxey.
   Mr. Garrett was a veteran of World War II and retired from Uniroyal in Scottsville in 1980 after 35 years of service. After retiring, he liked to spend his time gardening and sharing vegetables with the community. He was a deacon and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a member of Taylor Lodge at Centenary.
   He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hazel Maxey Garrett and many nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 20 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites.
   The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Dillwyn.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Ernest Hill Jr., 85
WWII Veteran,
Dies Sept. 14

   SEPTEMBER 18 – Ernest E. Hill Jr., 85, of Farmville, formerly of Norfolk, died Friday, September 14, 2007. He was a WWII veteran.
   Surviving are his wife, Celina M. Hill; three daughters, Barbara Smith and husband, Jimmy of Jacksonville, FL, Carolyn Palmertree and husband, Ed, and Elaine Sraver and husband, Brant Sr., all of Farmville; seven grandchildren, Tammy Hulett, Kenneth Palmer-tree, Lynn Senske, David Mosley Jr., Wendy Stillwell, Kimberly Uptegraph, and Brant Sraver Jr.; and 15 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Monday, September 17, in the Briery Presbyterian Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Donations may be made to the Briery Presbyterian Church Cemetery Association.
   The Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.

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HICKS, Mary, 84
of Maryland

   Died September 13, 2007. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 19, at noon at Union Baptist Church in Crewe, with interment in Jackson Cemetery, Crewe. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Services Held
For Fern R. Allen, 83
On September 15

   GEORGIA, Sept. 18 — Fern R. Allen, 83, of Ray City, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at his home. Born in Sevierville, Tennessee, on January 16, 1924, he was the son of the late Dayton and Edith Allen. He had made his home in Lowndes County since 1957.
   Mr. Allen was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years receiving medals too numerous to mention. Mr. Allen was a member of the VFW, Fellowship Daylight Lodge # 748, was a Ham Radio Operator and a Red Cross Volunteer. A Mason for more than 50 years, he was Past Master of Moody Lodge #719. Mr. Allen worked with the Boys Club Little League Teams and his favorite pastime was woodworking, fishing and spending time with his best friend, Eddie Crowe. He was employed with Civil Service at Moody Air Force Base for 15 years. Until his health failed he was an active and faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
   Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Mabel D. Allen of Ray City; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael R. and Roxann Allen of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; daughter, Gwendolyn Allen of Snellville, GA., a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Willie Oertel of Farmville and a number of nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were Saturday, September 15, in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Reverend Steven Kegley officiated and a eulogy was given by Joe Crow. Masonic Rites and Military Honors and burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
   Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Diabetes Foundation, Arthritis Foundation and Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com
   Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta, GA served the family.

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Kathryn Grizzard, 86
Sister Of Farmville
Resident, Dies

   BEDFORD, Sept. 18 — Kathryn Margurite Soyars Grizzard, 86, of Bedford, died Thursday, September 13, 2007 at her residence. She was born May 6, 1921 in Danville, a daughter of the late Rev. Henry Norman Soyars and Kate Tyler Parrish Soyars. Kathryn was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and a retired librarian. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Radford University in Library Science and a Masters in Educational Media. She also loved cooking, flowers and books.
   Mrs. Grizzard is survived by her husband of 61 years, Mon-roe Drewry Grizzard; two daughters, Kathryn Tyler Spradlin and husband, Lynn of Bedford and Deborah Jane Pociluyko and husband, David of Forest; two grandchildren, Drew Pociluyko and Tyler Pociluyko; two step-grandchildren, Randall Spradlin and wife, Terrie of Blue Ridge and Karen Hannabass and husband, Gary of Moneta; four step great-grandchildren, Austin Hannabass, Sierra Hanabass, Cullen Spradlin and Gavin Spradlin; a brother, James Carl Soyars of Richmond; a sister, Norma Watkins and husband, William of Farmville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Ruth Brooks Soyars.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Bedford Hospice Care, PO Box 688, Bedford, VA 24523 or Bedford Hospice House, PO Box 985, Bedford, VA 24523.
    A celebration of Mrs. Grizzard’s life was conducted September 17, in the Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Milton E. Marks officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
    To send condolences, please visit;
    www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
   Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, served the family.

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Published Date:  Friday 14th September 2007

Funeral Services
To Be Held Friday
For Arthur Robertson, 86

   CUMBERLAND, Sept. 13 – Arthur Robertson, 86, of Cumberland, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007. He was retired from A&P Bakeries.
   Mr. Robertson is survived by his wife, Vernona Robertson, of Cumberland; daughter, Mary Jane Foley of Midlothian; step-sons, Frankie Simpson and wife, Wanda of Richmond, and Darryl Simpson and wife, Donna of Rice; step-daughter, Kimberly Bowles and husband, Sam of Raleigh, NC; and seven step-grandchildren.
   Family will receive friends (today) Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Shorter Funeral Home.
   Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Shirley A. Toney, 65
Of Dillwyn
Dies September 13

   DILLWYN, Sept. 13 – Shirley Allen Toney, 65, of Dillwyn, died Thursday, September 13, 2007 at her home. She was born January 14, 1942 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Charlie B. Allen. She is the widow of Walter M. Toney.
   Mrs. Toney is survived by her mother, Carrie Allen Chidester; two sons, Michael Toney and wife, Lisa of Goochland and Curtis Toney of Dillwyn; brother, Charles (Chuck) Allen and wife, Pat of Dillwyn; five grandchildren; and a special friend, Mike Goolsby.
   Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cedar Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is serving the family.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 12th September 2007

Richard Pasker Sr., 54
Brother Of Farmville
Resident, Dies Sept. 2

   HEATHSVILLE, Sept. 11 – Richard Leonard Pasker Sr., 54, of Heathsville, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was a member of the Rappahannock Church of Christ in Warsaw.
   Mr. Pasker is survived by his parents, Leonard and Mildred Pasker of Mechanicsville; his wife, Belinda Anne Pasker; daughter, Michele L. Belfield of Mechanicsville; sons, Richard L. Pasker Jr. of Chesterfield and Nicholas R. Pasker of Mechanicsville; sister, Susan Hattox and husband, Ralph of Farmville; and nine grandchildren.
   A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 23, at 2 p.m. in Rappahannock Church of Christ, Warsaw.

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George W. Rhoton, Jr.,55
Brother of Farmville
Resident, Dies Friday

   CUMBERLAND, Sept. 11 — George W. Rhoton Jr., 55, formerly of Chesapeake, died Friday, September 7, 2007 at the home of his sister. Mr. Rhoton was born in Coatesville, PA and was a veteran of the US Army after 10 years of service. He was previously employed as a truck driver with Golden State Foods. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Rhoton Sr. and Helen Ruth Carr Barrett; and a sister, Vickie Carneal.
   He is survived by three children, Lori Lynn Carter and Jason Rhoton, both of Bonifay, FL and Elizabeth Holt King; a sister, Sharon Sturges of Chesapeake; and a brother, Ronald Rhoton of Mechanicsville.
   A celebration of life will be held at the residence of the sister on September 22.
   Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
  Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is assisting the family.

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Graveside Service
Held Tuesday For
Kathleen Kersey, 81

   CUMBERLAND, Sept. 11 – Kathleen Kersey, 81, formerly of Cumberland, died Friday, September 7, 2007. She was the widow of Merritt A. “Kirk” Kersey.
   Mrs. Kersey is survived by a son, Larry Kersey and wife, Lynn; grandson, Zachary; granddaughter, Kayla; sisters, Pearl Guill, Junie Garrett and husband, Sherman, and Loyce Wilkerson and husband, Earnest; a brother, Hobert “Ned” Jones; special nephew, Dee Jones; extended friends and family; and her loving caretakers, Debbie Leistra and Carol LaFoon.
   Graveside services were held today (Tuesday) at Dale Memorial Park.
   Donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia Foundation.
Bliley Funeral Home, Richmond, served the family.

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SMITH, Matthew, Sr., 57
Of Green Bay

   Died September 9, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 14, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Second Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Published Date:  Friday 7th September 2007

Edna T. Gormus

Graveside Service
Held Thursday For
Edna T. Gormus, 54

   DILLWYN, Sept. 6 – Edna Taylor Gormus, 54, of Dillwyn, died at her home Sunday, September 2, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Sam Taylor.
   Mrs. Gormus is survived by her mother, Frances Taylor of Dillwyn; husband, Frank J. Gormus of Dillwyn; son, Frank (Bo) Gormus and wife, Kelly of Waynesboro; daughter, Loretta Gormus and fiance, Jeff Davis of New Canton; daughter, Crystal Mills and husband, Kevin of Ohio; daughter, Tiffany Gormus of Dillwyn; sister, Barbara Woods of Dillwyn; brother, Ronnie Taylor of Dillwyn; grand-children, Ashley, Brittany, Morgan, Miranda, Autumn, and Noah; a step-granddaughter, Jennifer Gormus, and step-great-grandson, Schyler Gormus.
   Graveside services were held September 6 at Dillwyn Town Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, served the family.

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Mavis B. Graham

Mavis B. Graham, 91
Mother Of Farmville
Resident Dies Sept. 3

   MARYLAND, Sept. 6 — Mavis B. Graham died at her home in Easton, MD on Monday, September 3, 2007. She was 91.
   Born March 16, 1916 in Long Rock, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Dorothy Stephenson Behrens. She was a 1934 graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont, Minnesota and a 1937 graduate of the University of Minnesota Nursing School. She served as a registered nurse for the U.S. Navy where she held the rank of Full Lt.
   Past PTA President in Liberty Guinn, GA, she was also very active with schools in Atlanta when her children were young. She was an active volunteer with Columbia Hospital in New York City and since moving to Easton, MD in 1975, has served with the auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton. Mrs. Graham was instrumental in the development of the Women’s World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. In her spare time she enjoyed golf and playing bridge.
   Mrs. Graham is survived by her husband of 62 years, S. Lyle Graham; four children, Dr. S. Lyle Graham V of Louisville, KY, Thomas Hardy Graham of Wichita, KS, Dorothy Graham Redding of Baltimore, MD, and John R. Graham, PhD of Farmville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
   Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7, at 11 a.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD.
   Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. in Farmville.
   Memorial donations may be made to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

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Memorial Services
Planned September 15
For Robert W. Samuels

   BUCKINGHAM, Sept. 6 – Robert W. Samuels, of Foxfire Farm, Buckingham, died September 5, 2007 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, following a hard fought battle with illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth; children, Elizabeth D. Samuels, Amy Arcand and husband, Neal, and Robert C. Samuels and wife, Melissa; and grandchildren, Jeremiah Arnold, Grant, Jon, and Emily Arcand, and Christin and Maddie Grace Samuels.
   Robert was born in High Point, NC, in 1938. His family moved to the Virginia Beach area in WWII. He was a graduate of Princess Anne High School and later of Washington State University. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and received his commission upon his graduation from WSU. He retired from service in the rank of major in 1978. For most of his military career, he was assigned to Air Force Systems Command, and worked in research and development, and his special favorite, contract management. During these years he and his wife acquired Foxfire Farm, and upon retirement, the family moved to the “Farm” in Buckingham where they raised Christmas trees. Robert took great joy in the farm both as a naturalist and outdoorsman and as the “Christmas tree man” to three generations of visitors. He was a member and lay reader and acted as a trustee at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Glenmore. Robert served on the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors and had a lively and continued interest in community affairs.
   A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Church, Glenmore, on Saturday, September 15 at 2 p.m. Interment will be private, at a later late.
   The family requests that contributions be sent to: Bucking-ham County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 444, Dillwyn, VA 23936; or Scottsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 550, Scottsville, VA 24590.
   The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers, friends and neighbors, who made all our lives better and easier during this difficult time.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 5th September 2007

Aubrey Ray Sadler, 78
Of Green Bay
Dies August 30

   GREEN BAY, Sept. 4 – Aubrey Ray Sadler, 78, of Green Bay, died Thursday, August 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Sadler of Green Bay; sons, Albert Herzig and wife, Cindy of Highland Springs, and Glenn Wallace and wife, Judy of Chesterfield; daughters, Sheila Young of Juliette, GA, and Sharon Tilley and husband, C.B. of Rice; five grandchildren, Alan, Wendy, Richard, Aaron, and Mark; two great-grandchildren; brother, George Sadler of Chesterfield; and sister, Virginia Williams of Mechanicsville.
   Funeral services were conducted September 3 in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, with interment in the Meherrin United Methodist Church Cemetery.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, served the family.

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Funeral Service
Held Sept. 1 For
Thomas Craig Sadler, 62

   NEW CANTON, Sept. 4 – Thomas Craig Sadler, 62, of New Canton, died Thursday, August 30, 2007. Preceding him in death were his parents, Thomas Robert Sadler and Eula Piercy Sadler and his son, Kenneth Craig Sadler.
   Survivors include his wife, Sandra Webster Sadler; daughter, Tracey Johnson and husband, Aaron of Williamsburg; four grandchildren, Brittani and Joshua Sadler and Devin and Dean Johnson.
   A funeral service was held September 1 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Arvonia, with the Reverend Dr. James Davenport officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
   Memorial contributions are suggested for Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, P.O. Box 89, Arvonia, VA 23004, or the International Mesothelioma Program, Brig-ham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115.
   Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville, served the family.

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Published Date:  Friday 31st  August 2007

Eunice Q. Saylor, 86
Of Crewe
Dies August 29

   CREWE, Aug. 30 – Eunice Queensberry Staylor, 86, of Crewe, a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Eunice was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Queensberry and Marion Gill Queensberry of Meherrin.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Gates Staylor; a granddaughter, Andrea P. Staylor; and two brothers, Garland Queensberry and Shirley Queensberry.
   She is survived by a daughter, Mary S. Harwood and husband, Charles; son, John G. Staylor and his children, Jennifer S. Daniel and husband, David, and Jonathan C. Staylor; son, Charles “Lowry” Staylor and wife, Linda; brother, Floyd Queensberry, and daughter-in-law, Hardy Yeatts and son, Whit Yeatts; and special friends, Hortence Boisseau and Ruth Cook.
   Mrs. Staylor was a member of the Crewe Baptist Church and the Grayce Verser Group. She retired from the Crewe Garment Factory and was a member of the ILGWU/UNITE for 50 years. She was on the executive board of the AFL-CIO, the South Central Private Industry Council, and the Job Training Partner-ship Act Committee.
   The family will receive friends, Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m., with interment at Crewe Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Crewe Baptist Church, Nottoway County Emergency Squad, or Hospice of Virginia.
   Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe, is serving the family.

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Baker, Richard, 51
Of New York

   Died August 17, 2007. A funeral service will be held September 3 at 11 a.m. at Jeter’s Cemetery, Crewe, with interment at the cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home.

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