Funeral Service To
Be Held Friday
For Lillian Duncan, 90

    COLUMBIA, October 11 – Lillian Bowman Duncan, 90, of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007. She is survived by sons, Bobby Duncan and wife, Alberta of Columbia and Moorman Duncan Jr. of Cartersville; sisters, Lucy Thompson and Florence Miles both of Rice; brothers, Riley Bowman and Corbitt Bowman both of Rice; six grandchildren, Carole Martin, Connie Maxey, Paige Parker, Lin Duncan, Crystal Duncan, and Morgan Duncan; nine great-grandchildren, Brittany Martin, Jennifer Martin, Cassie Martin, Alyssa Duncan, Erica Duncan, Megan Duncan, Norma Duncan, Kearsten Duncan, and Kristin Maxey.
    Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Oakwood United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
    The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home.
  Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Service
Held October 11
For Reuben Dunn, 87

   SAXE, Oct. 11 – Reuben Dunn, 87, of Saxe, died peace-fully, Monday, October 8, 2007, at Southside Community Hospital, Farmville. Born April 19, 1920, he was the son of the late William Lee Dunn and Malissa Vassar Dunn. He was the husband of the late Sallie Inez Toombs Dunn.
   Mr. Dunn leaves behind eight children, three sons, and five daughters, Reuben Larry Dunn and wife, Sharon of Keysville, Connie D. Mason and husband, Jerry of Keysville, William “Lanny” Dunn and wife, Paula of Cookeville, TN, Muriel D. Hunter and husband, Will of Forest, Sammy “Nick” Dunn and wife, Teresa of Keysville, Tammy D. Lipscomb and husband, Andy of Phenix, Melissa D. Back and husband, Scott of Keysville, and Susan D. Moore and husband, David of Keysville. He was a beloved grandfather and great-grandfather to 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Ray Dunn of Fairfax and Sam Dunn of Randolph, and many nieces and nephews.
   He was a retired building contractor and farmer and a World War II veteran having proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army in the European Theater. He was a member of Southall Memorial Methodist Church, Saxe, and also attended its sister church, New Hope Methodist Church, Randolph.
   A graveside service was conducted by Rev. Allen Branson and the Rev. Carol Mann on Thursday (today), October 11, at 11 a.m. at the Saxe Cemetery, Saxe. Military honors were provided by American Legion Post #260.
   The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Saxe Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 239, Keysville, VA; or the Charlotte County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 330, Keysville, VA 23947.
   Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, served the family.

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Walter Lewis
Of Meherrin
Dies October 9

   MEHERRIN, October 11 – Walter Lewis passed away Tues-day, October 9, 2007 at his home in Meherrin. He was born October 19, 1921 in Sevier County, TN, the son of James and Belle Loveday Lewis. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired tobacco farmer.
   Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Lena McCarter Lewis; daughters, Betty Ramsey and husband, Danny, and Edith Reeve and late husband, David; sons, Thomas Lewis and wife, June, and James Lewis and wife, Peggy; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Styfurak and Jane Rostis of Indiana, PA, and brother, Eugene Lewis of Farmville. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Leona Dunn, Zelma Johnson and Franklie Parton, and Bessie and Nellie Lewis; brothers, Floyd, Leonard, Mack, and Boyd.
   Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Family will receive friends Friday, October 12, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 10th October 2007

Virginia McKay Cralle

Service To Be
Held October 10
For Virginia Cralle, 88

   OCTOBER 9 – Virginia McKay Cralle, 88, of Farmville and Fredericksburg, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007. She was born at Worsham in Prince Edward County and lived in Farmville where she was the manager of the Sears store until her retirement. She was a member of the Farmville Presbyterian Church and the Rebeccas. In August, 2003, she moved to Fredericksburg to live with her son and his family. She spent the last year at Hughes Home in Fredericksburg where she devoted many new friendships with other residents and the staff. She will always be remembered for her gentleness, generosity, and kindness to others.
   She is survived by her son, George G. Cralle Jr., his wife Lucille, and two grandchildren, Joseph A. Cralle and George G. Cralle III. Other surviving family members include her sisters, Ruth Pollard of Richmond, Edith Falkowski of Tallahassee, Florida, and Dallas Tribble of Hurt, and one brother, Lloyd “Buck” McKay of Farmville. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Cralle Sr., and one son, Alexander B. Cralle.
   The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, at the Shorter Funeral Home in Farmville. There will be a graveside service at the Westview Cemetery on Main Street in Farmville at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10.
   Donations may be made in her name to the Farmville Presbyterian Church, 200 West Third St., Farmville, Virginia 23901.
    Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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E. “Chunk” Lindsey, 71
71, Of Moseley
Dies October 5

   MOSELEY, October 9 – Edward McKinley “Chunk” Lindsey, 71, of Moseley, left this earth on Friday, October 5, 2007.
   He is survived by daughters, Deborah Newcomb and husband, Stanley, and Lynn Pegram and husband, Rickie of Chesterfield; a son, Edward L. Lindsey and wife, Patty of Powhatan; four grandsons, Ryan and Ross Newcomb and Michael and Kyle Pegram of Chesterfield; sisters, Shirley Ehly and husband, Rick of Chesterfield, Mildred Flippin and husband, Billy of Farmville, and Barbara Pulley and husband, Vernon of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys Lindsey, and brother, Douglas. He left behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
   Mr. Lindsey is a member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Chesterfield.
   Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 9, at Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Ethel Phaup, 93
Farmville Resident
Dies October 6

   OCTOBER 9 — Mrs. Ethel Mae Chandler Phaup, 93, of Farmville passed away Sunday, October 6, 2007 in Farmville. She was born August 4, 1914 in Riner near Christiansburg, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Bowyer Chandler. She spent her childhood in Christiansburg. She was the wife of Reverend George Raymond Phaup. Mrs. Phaup was a loving mother, grandmother and pastors wife of over seventy-one years.
   She is survived by her husband, her children, Raymond L. Phaup and wife, MaryAnn of Brooksville, FL; Donald E. Phaup and wife, Frances and Robert W. Phaup and wife Lisa all of Farmville; a sister, Mary Peregoy of Richmond; grand-children, Renee` Roof and husband, Jon, Debbie Guhr and husband, Troy, Tynette McConnell and husband, Duff, Donnie Phaup, Richard Phaup and wife, Donna, Chad Phaup, Kristi Phaup, Heather McSherry and husband, Daniel and Joshua Phaup; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Deana Lacks and a great-granddaughter, Breanna Phaup.
   A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 10, at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville with interment in Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery in Buckingham.
   Family will receive friends Tuesday (today) evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorials may be made to the Welcome Wesleyan Church Building Fund in Arvonia.
  Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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OLIVER, Lee Royal, 72
Of Baltimore
Formerly of Crewe

   Died October 6, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 13, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Crewe with interment in the Oliver Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Published Date:  Friday 5th October 2007

WISE, Catherine, 53
Of Hampden-Sydney

   Died October 1, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 5, at 4 p.m. at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, Hampden-Sydney, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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KNIGHT, Ronald L., 48
Of Blackstone

   Died September 29, 2007. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 5, at noon at Union Baptist Church, Crewe, with interment in the Knight Family Cemetery. Oliver & Eggleston.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 3rd October 2007

Rae C. Carter
Of Orange
Dies October 1

   ORANGE, Oct. 2 - Rae C. Carter died Monday, October 1, 2007 at her residence. Born December 30, 1923 in Prospect, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Martha Chick.
   Mrs. Carter was a 1945 graduate of Longwood College and was a retired teacher with the Orange County School System. She was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Woman's Club of Orange, and the Orange County Retired Educators.
   She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Benjamin Carter, and a sister, Kathryn Patterson. Survivors include a son, John Benjamin Carter Jr. (Ben) and wife, Wanda of Midlothian; grandchildren, Christi Carter of Dallas, TX, and Adam Carter of Radford; sisters, Lou Shaver, and Nellwyn Taylor and husband, Charles, all of Lynchburg; and a brother-in-law, Max Patterson of Altavista.
   A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery in Prospect. The Rev. Tom Ballard will officiate.
   The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7-8 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange.
   Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 West Main St., Orange, VA 22960.
   Preddy Funeral Home, of Orange, is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty F. Stonnell, 74
Of Farmville
Dies September 29

   OCTOBER 2 - Betty F. Stonnell, 74, of Farmville, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 in Farmville. She was born August 29, 1933 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Henry Larkin Fraizer. She was the widow of Basil Bagby "B.B." Stonnell.
   She is survived by her daughter, Debby Clark and husband, Preston of Midlothian; sons, Pat Stonnell and wife, Sherry of Midlothian, and David Stonnell and wife, Sharon of Prospect, daughter, Susan Clifford and husband, David of Prospect; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 1, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The American Lung Association or The Prince Edward County Rescue Squad.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service Held
October 1 For
Edward Phillips Sr., 67

   BURKEVILLE, Oct. 2 - Edward Allen Phillips Sr., 67, of Burkeville, died Friday, September 28, 2007.
   He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Phillips; son, Edward A. Phillips Jr. and wife, Cris of Rice; a very special granddaughter, Dawn Phillips of Rice; and sister, Frances Caroline Gibbs of Crewe.
   Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 1, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Services Held
September 30 For
Virginia D. Estes, 88

   RICE, Oct. 2 - Virginia Page Dunkley Estes, 88, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007, at her home in Rice. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Archer Eugene Dunkley of Farmville.
   She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Ralph C. Estes; daughter, Delores Bomar (Matt) of Jacksonville, FL; sons, Archer Dunkley (Cecilia) of Farmville and Wayne Dunkley (Bonnie) of Brunswick, MD; grandchildren, Jimmy Bailey and Lori Hudgens of Jacksonville, FL; Mary Jo Cooper and Melinda Hanks of Keysville; Rock Dunkley of Abilene; Frannie, Tucker, and Gina Dunkley of Brunswick, MD; 12 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Albert Page of Farmville.
   Services were held at Doyne Burger-Davis Funeral Home, September 30. Interment was in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 86, Rice, VA 23966.
  Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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HARVEY, David, 72
Of Farmville

   Died September 27, 2007. A funeral service was held October 1 at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel, Farmville, with interment in Ridgeway Baptist Church, Buckingham. Carl U. Eggleston.

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MARSTON, Laura Sue, 84
Of Wilsons

   Died September 28, 2007. A funeral service was held October 1 at Hawkins Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery. Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone.

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Published Date:  Friday 28th September 2007

James Thomas Jamerson

James Jamerson, 95
Formerly of Dillwyn
Died September 20

   WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 — James Thomas Jamerson, 95, was born on August 12, 1912 in Buckingham County and died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at his home in Washougal, Washington. He was the widower of Dorothy Wohlford Jamerson and the son of the late Josiah Thomas Jamerson and Dolly Ann Childress Jamerson, life-long residents of the Willis Mountain area of Buckingham County.
   Mr. Jamerson joined the United States Marine Corps on September 13, 1932 and retired August 1, 1964. His service with the Marine Corps included his assignments as an Aeronautical Specialist at; Port au Prince, Haiti; Panama; Hawaii; California; Washington, D.C.; Japan; and Korea, retiring as a senior Chief Warrant Officer from his last post at El Toro, California. Among his assignments was Crew Chief for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1949-53. After retirement, Mr. Jamerson and his bride, Dorothy, built their home in the hills of Washougal, Washington on the banks of the Washougal River. From the log cabin that he built himself, he was able to enjoy his love of hunting and fishing. Mr. Jamerson was a sharpshooter and was very skilled at bow hunting. When his age prohibited the hunting and fishing, he was able to enjoy watching the salmon spawn upstream in the river just below his front porch. He knew the species of salmon from the sounds they put out in the water. He and his wife were very active with their circle of retired marines, which were many, until their heath prohibited their travel away from home.
   Mr. Jamerson is survived by two sisters, Alma Jamerson Denby of Scottsville and Dainty Jamerson of Dillwyn. In addition to his two sisters, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
   The family will be eternally grateful for his adopted family in Washougal, Washington. Virgil Williams and Peggy Thomas were more than neighbors. They were there for him throughout his wife’s illness and death and have been his constant help; offering support, love and comfort to him to the very end of his life. God gave him two very special angels to watch over him. What a wonderful blessing.
   A graveside service and burial with military honors will be held at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, on Wednesday, October 3 at noon.
   Memorial donations may be made to the Jamerson Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Lucille Jamerson, 12838 S. James Madison Hwy., Dillwyn, VA 23936-2427.
   Miller Funeral Home, Woodbridge is in charge of arrangements.

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Evelyn Beckham Mondy

Evelyn B. Mondy, 100
Of Hopewell
Dies September 25

   HOPEWELL, Sept. 27 — Evelyn Beckham Mondy, 100, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1906 in Farmville and had been a long time resident of Hopewell.
   Mrs. Mondy was a graduate of Longwood College where she was valedictorian of her class, a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a devoted supporter of Merchants Hope Church and Cove Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Merchants Hope Foundation, a member of Frances Bland Randolph Branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of the James-towne Society, and a member of the Hopewell Woman’s Club.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Paul W. and Maude B. Hamner Beckham, her first husband, William Lee Broaddus Sr., her second husband, Robert Lane Riggs and her third husband, Joseph Sheppard Mondy. Mrs. Mondy is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Broaddus Kelly of Seal Beach, CA, a son, William Lee Broaddus Jr. of Prince George County, five grandchildren, C. Meriwether Broaddus, Warner R. Broaddus, Margaret B. Stubbs, Margaret A. Shelton and Sarah E. Kelly, three great-grandchildren, one step-daughter, Betty Lane Robbins of Chester, four step-grandchildren and a sister, Maude B. Foster of Vienna.
   A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 29, at noon in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bill Taylor, Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating.
   Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 505 Cedar Lane, Hopewell, Virginia 23860, Merchants Hope Church, 11500 Merchants Hope Road, Prince George, Virginia, 23875 or Cove Presbyterian Church, 5531 Covesville Lane, Covesville, Virginia, 22931.
   The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
   Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

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ESTES, Virginia Page Dunkley, 88
of Rice

   Died Thursday, September 27, 2007. She is the wife of Ralph Estes Funeral arrangements later by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

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SHEPPARD, Thomas R., 56
of New llano, Louisiana

   Died Monday, September 24, 2007. A funeral service will be held October 1 at 11 a.m. at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel with interment in VA Veterans Cemetery at Amelia at 1 p.m. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Peter (Pete) Harris
Buckingham Resident
Dies September 26

   BUCKINGHAM, Sept. 27 – Peter (Pete) Francis Harris, of Buckingham, died at his home Wednesday, September 26, 2007. He was born January 12, 1928 in Buckingham County, a son of the late Russell Levi Haris and Frances Chernault Harris.
   Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Helen Huskey Harris; brothers-in-law, Steven D. Huskey and wife, Rosmarie of Richmond, and Lloyd Wayne Huskey and wife, Gail of Scottsville; sisters-in-law, Ruby Manis Harris of Buckingham, and Flossie Vaughan Harris of Green Bay; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James Henry Harris, Clarke Harris, Hal Flood Harris, and Joseph Levi Harris.
   He was a lifetime member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church where he served many years as a Sunday School superintendent and deacon.
   He drove a school bus in Buckingham County for several years and retired from the Virginia Department of Forestry in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a Disabled Veteran.
   Funeral services will be held at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Saturday at 2 p.m., with interment in the church cemetery.
   Visitation will be held Saturday one hour prior to the service.
   Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 202 Clark Street, Farmville, VA 23901.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service To
Be Held Friday For
Eugene M. Schaeffer Sr., 79

   SEPTEMBER 27 — Eugene Monroe Schaeffer Sr., 79, of Farmville passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2007 in Farmville. He was born October 30, 1927 in Nokesville, the son of the late Edgar Allen and Bertie Myrtle May Schaeffer. He was the husband of Anna P. Schaeffer for over 57 years.
   Mr. Schaeffer served his country in the United States Navy. He delivered milk for over 30 years and then retired as a dairy farmer.
   He is survived by his wife, his children, Barbara S. Gough of Farmville, Eugene M. Schaeffer Jr. of Cumberland, Michael L. Schaeffer of Farmville, Joan M. Truesdale of Nokesville and Darwin W. Schaeffer of Farmville; brother-in-law, Warren Smith of Maryland, nephew, Eddie Smith also of Maryland, sister-in-law, Christine Schaeffer of Nokesville, niece, Gayle Schaeffer of Bronx, New York and nephew, Wayne Schaeffer of Virginia, twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Allen and William Schaeffer and sisters, Ruth Wright and Ethel Smith.
   A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment in Smyrna United Methodist Church in Buckingham County.
   Family will receive friends Thursday (tonight) evening 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Memorials may be made to the Smyrna United Methodist Church or to your favorite charity.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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