Albert “Al” Lancaster, 82
Of Richmond
Dies October 29

   RICHMOND, Oct. 30 —Albert H. "Al" Lancaster Jr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 29, 2007. He leaves behind his wife, JoAnn Lancaster; son, Daniel Lancaster; two stepdaughters, Betty Jo Raby of Kitty Hawk, NC and Linda Napier of Richmond; one granddaughter, two step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; brother, Art Lancaster of Florida; sisters, Louise Jenkins of Richmond and Jo Jones of New Canton; also several nieces, nephews and many friends.
   Mr. Lancaster was a retired auto mechanic from Whitten Brothers and Southside Dodge. He was in the Air Force during WWII. Mr. Lancaster was known in Country and Gospel music. His band, The Country Cavaliers, played in and out of Richmond. He was on Dominion Barn Dance, also Channel 8 and in Farmville.
   The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment will be at Dale Memorial Park. Pastor Kevin Branham will preside over services.
   Contributions may be made to Richmond Metro Chapter APDA (Parkinson's), P.O. Box 70283, Richmond, Va. 23255.
Bliley Funeral Home, Richmond, is in charge of services.

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Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Angus (Bill) Jenkins, 81

   OCTOBER 30 — Angus Y. (Bill) Jenkins, 81 of Farmville passed away Friday, October 26, 2007 in Richmond. He was born May 31, 1926 in Richmond, the son of the late Theodore Russell and Rosa Manor Jenkins. He was the husband of Margaret B. Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Richmond.
   He is survived by his wife, his children, Mike Jenkins and wife, Elizabeth of Advance, North Carolina and his daughter, Letty J. Russell and husband, Bill of Charleston, South Carolina; grandchildren, Chris Jenkins of Canaan, New Hampshire and Jason Russell of Portland, Oregon; step- children, Theresa Denaro and husband, Frank, Judson Hodges Jr. and wife, Barbara, John Hodges and wife, Serena and Darrell Hodges and wife, Courtney all of Farmville; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Mary and Frankie Denaro and David, Elizabeth, Grace and Hayden Hodges; also his beloved pet dog, Sir William. He was preceded in death by his four brothers.
   A funeral service was held Monday, October 29 at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Jean Donaldson

Mary J. Donaldson,76
Of Prospect
Dies October 26

   PROSPECT, Oct. 30 – Mary Jean Donaldson, 76, of Prospect, died October 26, 2007 at her home. Born March 19, 1931 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Luther C. and Catherine E. Beamer.
   She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Wesley Donaldson Sr.
   Mrs. Donaldson is survived by daughters, Hazel Heffner and Shari Donaldson of Prospect; sons, John Collins Sr. and Wesley Donaldson Jr. of Maryland; five sisters, a brother, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
   A memorial service will be held in Maryland.

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Anna R. McCrane, 87
Of Farmville
Dies October 25

   OCTOBER 30 – Anna R. McCrane, 87, of Farmville, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died on Thursday, October 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond A. McCrane, and two grandchildren, Sherry Anne O’Conner and Junior Williams.
   She is survived by seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 8 a.m. from St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia with interment in the Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
   Local announcements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.

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Services Held
Tuesday For
Nannie Blottner, 83

   OCTOBER 30 – Nannie Sue Scott Blottner, 83, of Farmville, died Friday, October 26, 2007. She was retired as a legal assistant for the Ohio Public Defenders Office.
   She is survived by her husband, Rev. William Blottner; sons, Paul W. Blottner of Los Angeles, CA, and Mark E. Blottner of Chicago, IL; daughter, Mary G. McCarthy of Cleveland, OH; a sister, Pattie J. Scott of Richmond; one grandchild, and two step-grandchildren.
   Services were conducted on Tuesday (today) at 1 p.m. from Johns Memorial Episcopal Church with interment in Westview Cemetery.
   Remembrances may be made in her memory to Johns Memorial Episcopal Church College Ministry, 400 High St., Farmville, VA 23901.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services To
Be Held Thursday
For “Dukie” Huddleston, 70

   OCTOBER 30 — Harold L. “Dukie” Huddleston, 70, of Farmville passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Farmville. He was born September 25, 1937 in Farmville, the son of the late Frank and Eva Maude Huddleston. He was a retired electronic technician supervisor for the National Guard.
   He is survived by his brothers, Thomas J. Huddleston and wife, Rosie of Farmville, Clyde R. Huddleston and wife, Marlyn of Marietta, Ohio, and Joseph L. Huddleston and wife, Frances of Farmville, a sister, Opal Huddleston Jania of Farmville and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
   A funeral service will be held Thursday 11a.m. at the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens.
   Family will receive friends Wednesday evening 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services To
Be Held Friday For
Noah J. Templeton

   KEYSVILLE, Oct. 30 — Noah Jackson Templeton passed away Saturday, October 27 at Britthaven Nursing Home, Keysville. He was born March 17, 1913 in Iredell County, North Carolina, the son of Thomas Allen and Margaret Stuart Templeton.
   In 1918, the Templetons moved to Virginia where they were tenant farmers in Charlotte and Prince Edward Counties. Mr. Templeton served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from 1933 – 1935 where he was a part of the team building the Skyline Drive of Virginia. He and his wife, Hattie Hazel Arrington, were married in 1938 in Cullen and in 1942 they bought a farm near Abilene where they lived and raised their family. Mr. Templeton was a farmer all of his life and for 30 years he drove No. 32 school bus for Charlotte County Schools. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church for 80 years and a deacon in the church for over 60 years.
   Mr. Templeton is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hattie Hazel Arrington Templeton, a son, Murray Milton Templeton and wife, Alice of Crewe, and daughters, Hazel Harrison and husband, George of Farmville, Karen Gibson and husband, Henry of Cullen, Linda McClung and husband, Ronald of Bridgewater, New Jersey, Wanda Stewart and husband, Ned of Bangkok, Thailand, and Marcia Templeton of Abilene; granddaughters, Camille Gibson Rabon, Melanie McClung Kay, and Debbie Stewart Ziherl; grandsons, Robbie Templeton, Patrick Templeton, Nolan Gibson, Ronald McClung, Mark McClung, and Martin Stewart; great-grandchildren, David Templeton, Noah John McClung, Michael Templeton Kay, Seth Rabon, Hunter Gibson, Taylor Ann McClung, Kristin Zieherl, Ashley Zieherl, and Jordan Anderson; a sister, Violet Thackston of Charlotte Court House and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Funeral Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church near Abilene.
   Family night will be Thursday, November 1, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Puckett Funeral Home.
   Memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Gary Baker, Treasurer, 12815 County Line Road, Keysville, Virginia, 23947.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Nunzio L. Luggia, 82
Keysville Resident
Dies October 24

   KEYSVILLE, Oct. 30 – Nunzio L. Loggia, 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. He was born on September 14, 1925, in Plainfield, NJ.
   He resided in Plainfield, South Plainfield and Jackson, NJ, before moving to Keysville in 1988. He was a 1944 graduate of Plainfield HS, where he lettered in swimming, baseball, and football. Immediately following graduation, he joined the Army Aircorps, receiving his training at Fort Dix, NJ, before serving in Europe.
   Mr. Loggia was in construction most of his life, before joining Siemens in 1976. After moving to Keysville in 1988, he continued working construction for Jimmy Elasser, until retirement. He was a self-taught craftsman and enjoyed making many items of furniture for his family and friends in his workshop.
   He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also earned a sixth degree Blackbelt in Karate. He was actively involved in Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactments and was an extra in the movie “The Broken Chain” filmed in 1992. He was a member of the VFW, Dunellen, NJ, and most recently an active Life Member of Farmville VFW Post #7059.
   He was predeceased by his parents, Mariano and Frances; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Connie and Grace. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara Loggia, and a brother, Morris and wife, Lucille; daughters, Frances, Margaret, and Theresa; son, Joseph; stepson and daughter-in-law, Dave and Kim Hunter; grandchildren, Jennie, David, Michael, Katie, Karen, Megan, Chelsea, Jan, Jessica, Jill, Julie, Jaclyn, and Jodi; and 12 great-grandchildren.
   The family would appreciate donations to The Charlotte County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 330, Keysville, VA 23947, in memory of Nunzio Loggia.
   The Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, handled the arrangements.

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Published Date:  Friday 26th October 2007

Robert James Meador, 87
Cumberland Native
Dies October 22

   MEXICO, Oct. 25 — Robert James Meador passed away on October 22, 2007 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Maru Meador; his daughter, Sandy Meador; his daughters, Barbara Bonham Meador and Kathy Meador from his first marriage; and by his niece, Dierdre Peterson. His sister, Marjorie Meinhard Meador, died one year ago, on October 24, 2006.
   He was a native of Cumberland County, graduating from John Randolph High School in 1937. He was the son of Arthur Marian Meador and Esther Meador Stratton, a long-time correspondent of The Farmville Herald and a friend of J.B. Wall, then editor. Mrs. Stratton is still remembered by many for her varied activities in Centenary Methodist Church, including that of organist.
   He was a graduate of Virginia Tech (Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, class of '41) and of the University of Virginia (Master of Arts in Romance languages, class of '51). A veteran of WWII, he served in the 62nd Service Group (Chemical O. Hq.), among others. He was a retired chemist/marketing/writer & editor and was living in Mexico with his wife and daughter, since 1986.
   Mr. Meador's demise came after a two month struggle with kidney failure and aggressive lung cancer, during which time he was lovingly cared for by his faithful wife, Maru and daughter, Sandy.
   He was cremated on October 23, 2007 in Mexico City.
   Bob was a great man, a wonderful husband and father. He will be remembered always and missed by all who loved him.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 24th October 2007

Funeral Services
Held Saturday For
Pansy Opal Johnston, 94

    OCTOBER 23 – Pansy Opal Johnston, 94, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
    She was born July 27, 1913, in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Arthur P. Johnston and Bessie P. Johnston. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard A. Johnston, Clayton P. Johnston, and Donald (Tuck) Johnston; and two sisters, Dainese Merchant and Addle Saffer.
    Survivors include five brothers, the Rev. John W. Johnston of Alabama, A. Lester Johnston of Mechanicsville, Rudolf (Rudy) Johnston of Williamsburg, Andrew P. Johnston of Farmville, and James Newton of Ashland, KY; and five sisters, Lucille Staley, Audrey (Marshall) Williams, Catherine Wilck all of Farmville, Mary Pennington of Charlotte, NC, and Bessie Hannan of Richmond; 31 nieces and nephews.
    She was cousin to the late Troy Johnston and Ruth Reynolds, and Ray Johnston of Alexandria.
    Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Cumberland Presbyterian Church with interment in the church cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery Fund.
    Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Elbridge “Phil” Martin
World War II Vet
Dies October 21

    OCTOBER 23 – Elbridge Filmore “Phil” Martin, of Farmville, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 21, 2007. He was born March 14, 1924 in Martinsville.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Myrtle Handy Martin and stepdaughter, Janice Pence.
     Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 20 years, Violet R. Martin; the mother of his daughters, Jean Camden Martin; daughters, Connie McCraw and husband, Ed of New York, and Sue Newell and husband, John; granddaughter, Amy Newell, grandson, Jeff Newell, all of North Carolina; sister, Jessie Menear of Washington; brother, Lester Gunter of Virginia; stepsons, Tracy Richmond and Ed Rogerville, of Virginia; four step-granddaughters; three step-grandsons; and five nieces. Also his faithful caregivers, Carolyn Beverly and Michelle Yoder.
     Mr. Martin was a veteran of WWII and served in the 87th infantry division and the 4th infantry division. He received the bronze star, the Purple Heart, and several campaign ribbons. He served in St. Lo, France, and was wounded in Percy, France.
    He has been active in several military organizations, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was also active in the American Cancer Society for a few years.
     Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. from Farmville United Methodist Church. Interment to follow in Westview Cemetery.
     The family will receive friends Tuesday evening (today) from 7-8 p.m. at Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.
     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Farmville United Methodist Church, or your local SPCA.
     Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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PAIGE, Delma Renae, 50
Of Cumberland

    Died October 17, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday, October 22, at Old Green Creek Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment.

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Published Date:  Friday 19th October 2007

Funeral Service
Held Monday For
Robert M. Barrett, 83

   FAIRFAX, Oct. 18 — Robert Martin Barrett, 83, of Fairfax passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Farmville. He was born April 17, 1924 in Long Island, New York, the son of the late John and Mary Houlihan Barrett.
   Mr. Barrett served his country during WWII and the Korean Conflict and later retired from the United States Marines after twenty-seven years. He was the husband of over fifty-eight years to Harriet A. Barrett.
   He is survived by his wife; children, Barbara Rimorin of New Jersey, Carol Ann James of Fairfax, Robert M. Barrett Jr. of Fairfax and William S. Barrett of Farmville; grandchildren, Christopher Rimorin of Maryland, Jason Barrett, Heather and David James all of Fairfax and Michelle Barrett-Purcell of Cocoa, Florida.
   A funeral service was held Monday, October 15, at St. Mary’s of Sorrows Church in Fairfax with interment in Fairfax Memorial Cemetery.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of local arrangements.

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Graveside Service
To Be Held Sunday
For Eloise Flora, 94

   LOUISVILLE, Oct. 18 – Eloise Snoddy Stump Flora, 94, of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Baptist Hospital East. She was the daughter of James and Nellie Snoddy, a native of Buckingham County, and a member of First Baptist Church in Camden, SC.
   Mrs. Flora was preceded in death by her husbands, Hugh Stump and Hollis Flora; brothers, James Lewis Snoddy Jr. and Thomas Bentley Snoddy; and a sister, Ethel S. Page. She is survived by a stepson, H. B. (Kay) Flora II; sister, Nellie S. Gregory; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
   Graveside service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Buckingham Baptist Church Cemetery, Arvonia.
   Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services
Held October 6 For
Mary Emma M. Morton

   KEYSVILLE, Oct. 18 – Mary Emma Marable Morton, of Keysville, died Friday, September 28, 2007, while a resident at the Britthaven Nursing Home in Keysville.
   She was born February 25, 1904 in Lunenburg County, the first of 11 children born to the late Willie Alexander and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Marable. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter Horace Morton and their daughters, Joyce Agnes (Booker) and Ruby Elcina (Robinson); sisters, Jessie, Mattie, Betsy, Elizabeth and Lispa; brothers, William Goliath and Jack; grandson, Tony Anthony Robinson and great-great granddaughter, Zoe.
   Mrs. Morton is survived by a son, Deacon Willis Horace Morton (Mae) of Abilene; sisters, Ruby Johnson of New York, Elloise Callahan of Victoria, and Letha Marable of Chase City; six grandchildren, Rev. Lyle Elliott Morton (Vera) of Radford, Horace Jeffery Morton of Chesterfield, David Steven Morton (Arnice) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Roseland Elizabeth Booker of Dublin, Ohio, Horace Everett Booker (Charity) of Amelia, and Michael Robinson (Gloria) of White Plains, NY; eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 6, at New Hope Baptist Church, Abilene, with interment at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. The Rev. Lyle E. Morton officiated.
   Wilson Funeral Home, Keysville, served the family.

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Lena “Nannie” Witt, 91
Of Farmville
Dies October 16

   OCTOBER 18 – Lena M. “Nannie” Witt, 91, of Farmville, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in Farmville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard P. Witt, and a brother, Richard Mason.
   She is survived by two daughters, Louise Witt and Jane Glass both of Farmville; sons, Leonard “Butch” Witt Jr. and wife, Judy of Farmville, and Thomas Ray Witt Sr. of Farmville; sisters, Mildred Witt of Kernersville, NC, Susie Williams of Richmond, Tootsie Bowman of Powhatan, and Doris Witt of Farmville; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be con-ducted at 11 a.m., Friday, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Services Held
October 18 For
Joseph S. Gills, 82

   RICE, Oct. 18 – Joseph S. Gills, 82, of Rice, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2007.
   He is survived by his wife, Lelia Mae; son, Joseph Watt Gills of Rice; daughters, Carolyn Gills Jones of Rice, Lorraine Gills Carter of Farmville, and Virginia Gills Flippin of Rice; sisters, Alma King of Rice, and Dean Duggar of Amelia; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
   Services were held Thursday (today) at Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Jetersville with interment in the church cemetery.
   Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, Amelia, served the family.

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JONES Sr., Norman, 54
of Columbia

Died October 12, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Third Liberty Baptist Church of New Canton with interment in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Reid’s Funeral Home, of Dillwyn, is in charge of services.

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CARTER, Floyd, 56
Of Cumberland

Died October 13, 2007. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at Old Green Creek Baptist Church, Old Green Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 17th October 2007

James A. Harper Jr.

James A. Harper Jr., 77
Farmville Native,
Dies In Richmond

   RICHMOND, Oct. 16 — James A. Harper Jr., 77, of Richmond, died Friday, October 12, 2007 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Allie Harper of Farmville.
   Mr. Harper was a graduate of Farmville High School, the University of Virginia and the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He was a retired Major of the United States Marine Corps.
   He was a partner in the law firm of Hunton and Williams, where he practiced law for 35 years. Mr. Harper was a member of the Virginia and Richmond Bar Associations and a member of the Sons of the Confederacy. Mr. Harper was a True Southern Gentleman. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
   He retired in 1988 and suffered cardiac arrest in 1993, while in the doctor’s office. His wife of 27 years, the former Dorothy Carter of Cumberland County, cared for him at home, until four months ago when he went to a Richmond nursing home.
   In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Sabra and husband, John C. Willhite and Elizabeth and husband, David Lucchesi; sons, James A. Harper III, Russell Harper and wife, Susan, John Harper and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Carnes and Caroline Willhite, Russell Jr., Jesse and Cabell Harper, Gayla, Chris, Kemp, and Evelyn Harper, and Jim and Harper Lucchesi; brother, Victor L. Harper and wife, Anne; two nieces, one nephew and two great-nieces; stepchildren, Steve and Lisa Angle, Don and Sarah Angle; and granddaughter, Melissa Angle.
   A memorial service was held Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with a private burial.
   Donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229 or The American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
   Woody Funeral Home, Richmond, served the family.

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WILLIAMS, James Jr, 55
Of Newark, NJ
Formerly of Cumberland

Died October 9, 2007. A funeral service was held Monday, October 15, at 2 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church, Cumberland, with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Shirleen G. Hess, 54
Of Concord
Dies October 15

   CONCORD, Oct. 16 – Shirleen Gomer Hess, 54, of Con-cord, died Monday, October 15, 2007. She was born May 6, 1953, the daughter of the late Earl G. Gomer.
   She is survived by her mother, Ruth Adcock Gomer of Dillwyn; husband, Harry Hess; daughter, Karen Hess and son, Harry Hess and wife Melissa, all of Concord; brothers, Edward Gomer of Buckingham and Joe Gomer of Glen Allen; sisters-in-law, Linda McCay of Concord, Marsha Hess of Forest, Connie Jamerson and husband, Gary of Pamplin, and Sheila Cox and husband, Robert of Evington; and three grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, with interment in Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is serving the family.

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WHITE, Selen Bersch, 67
Of Palmyra

   Died September 30, 2007. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Fork Union Baptist Church with interment in Fork Union Memorial Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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DUTY, Lydia Maxey, 101
Of Richmond

   Died October 15, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon at Smyrna United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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McCLANING, Raymond Kenneth, 56
of Powhatan

   Died October 15, 2007. Graveside services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Buckingham Community Cemetery. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, was in charge of arrangements.

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James “Jim” Pence, 56
Of Farmville
Dies October 8

   OCTOBER 16 – James Edward “Jim” Pence, 56, of Farmville, passed away at his home Monday, October 8, 2007. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Katherine Roth and James Pence of Florida, and his beloved wife of 30 years, Janice A. Pence.
   Mr. Pence is survived by his daughters, Shannon Redwine (Bruce) of Virginia and Tania Horne (Michael) of Ohio; grandsons, Elijah and Aaron Redwine of Virginia; brothers, John Pence (Carolyn) of Maryland and William “Uncle Bunky” Pence (Kate) of Florida; mother-in-law, Violet Martin of Farmville; brothers-in-law, Tracy Richmond and Edward Rogerville of Crewe; nephews, James R. Pence of Florida, Lawrence E. Pence (Linda) of Pennsylvania, Anthony Pence (Kris) of Maryland, Edward, John and Nicholas Rogerville of Crewe; nieces, Adrienne Kuhar of Texas, Sharon Richmond of Virginia, and Emily (David) Williams of North Carolina; as well as numerous grand-nieces and nephews, and special friends, Mary McCabe and her late husband, Doug and Jay Duvall.
   Mr. Pence grew up in Ft. Hunt and also lived in Ohio and California in his youth. He was retired from Verizon, and was a computer enthusiast and avid sports fan. He loved the Redskins and college ball. He collected Civil War literature and memorabilia.
   Since he was an animal lover, the family suggests a donation to your local SPCA in his honor.
   A burial was held at Westview Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
   A memorial service will be held at Farmville United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
   Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Service For
Helen B. Mallicott, 82
Held October 16

   OCTOBER 16 – Helen B. Mallicott, 82, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 in Farmville. She is survived by her husband, Frank Mallicott and daughter, Carol Fine of Tennessee.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday (today) at 2 p.m. at Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Rt. 45, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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