David C. “D.C.” Rosser Jr.

Graveside Service For
David “D.C.” Rosser Jr., 73
To Be Held Thursday

   HAMPTON, Jan. 2 — David C. “D.C.” Rosser Jr., 73, passed away at his son's home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born in Farmville on September 13, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. David C. Rosser Sr.
   He attended Farmville High School and then continued his education at North Carolina State College and graduated with a degree in engineering. He retired from NASA after 43 years of services. He lived most of his life in Hampton and was a well known business man.
   Mr. Rosser is survived by his son, David C. Rosser III and fiancée, Kate McLaughlin from Hampton; daughters, Deborah K. Bennett and husband, Danny from Hampton and Alice Gail Rosser from Gloucester; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many friends and associates.
   The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, January 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Parklawn - Wood Funeral Home.
   A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 3, in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery in Prospect.
   Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Avenue, Norfolk VA 23513.
   Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort and memories with the family.
   Service arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton VA. (757) 827-4670

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Phyllis Jennings, 61
Formerly Of Farmville
Dies December 28

   NORTH CAROLINA, Jan. 1 – Phyllis Jennings, 61, died peacefully, Friday, December 28, 2007, after a long illness in Wilmington, NC. She was born July 26, 1946 in Farmville, the daughter of William Jennings and the late Bettye Senger Jennings both formerly of Farmville and Norfolk.
   She was a graduate of Rantoul Township High School in Rantoul, IL. She received a college education at Virginia Intermont in Bristol, ODU in Norfolk, and Christopher Newport College in Newport News.
   Ms. Jennings worked at Virginia National Bank in Charlottesville and served in the Navy pursuing Journalism.
   She is survived by her father, three sisters, three nephews, and three nieces.
   Family will receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 at the Shorter Funeral Home. Donations can be made to the New Store Presbyterian Church.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 3, at the New Store Presbyterian Church, Buckingham, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Katie H. Hatcher, 87
Of New Canton
Dies December 26

   NEW CANTON, Jan. 1 – Katie Hendricks Hatcher, 87, of New Canton, departed this life in Dillwyn, on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She is survived by her five children, Elsie O’Neal, John Hatcher Sr. (Gladys), Joyce Webster (Elton), Bernard Hatcher (Carolyn), and Sheila Booker (Bernard); seven grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
   Her remains rested at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cumberland. Rev. Dr. Howard C. Cooper, pastor officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.
   Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland, served the family.

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Clyde G. Gilliam, 75
Retired DMV Worker,
Dies December 26

    GLEN ALLEN, Jan. 1 – Clyde G. Gilliam, 75, of Glen Allen, departed this life Wednesday, December 26, 2007. He was retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
   Mr. Gilliam was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde W. and Laura A. Gilliam. He is survived by four children, Greg Gilliam, Chris Gilliam, Susan Stocks, and Carolyn Robertson; 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Hudson; and special friend, Velma Riley.
   A memorial service was conducted Saturday, December 29, in the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home, with interment in the Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Prospect.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, served the family.

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Norman L. Cordes, 90
Father Of Local
Resident, Dies

   SANDSTON, Jan. 1 – Norman Louis Cordes, 90, of Sandston, widower of Jeanne Cordes, died Monday, November 26, 2007. A native of Haverstraw, New York, he was a graduate of Marrietta College in Ohio and an employee of Koppers Co. for 43 years.
   He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His daughter, Carol Cordes Edmonson, her husband, Randy and their children, Caitlin and Benjamin, are residents of Prince Edward County.
   Mr. Cordes was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed golf and wood carving.
   There will be a memorial service at the Sandston Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

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Memorial Service To
Be Held Wednesday For
Maxine Smith, 85

   JANUARY 1 – Maxine Ida Admire Smith, 85, departed this life Saturday, December 30, 2007. A longtime member of Antioch Methodist Church in Cumberland County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius Hubbard “Neal” Smith.
   Born December 13, 1922 in Kansas City, she was the daughter of the late William Frederick Admire and Nora LeEtta Hile Admire.
   She is survived by four devoted children, Janice S. Cooke and husband, James, Arthur Neal Smith and wife, Karen all of Richmond, Danny Elton Smith and wife, Sheila of Inman, SC, and Judy S. Lackey and husband, Joe of Burkeville; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
   A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 2, at 2 p.m. at Antioch United Methodist Church, Cumberland County.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch United Methodist Church General Fund, c/o Sandy Wright, 61 Angola Lane, Farmville, VA 23901; or Leukemia Society, 5611 Staples Mill Road, Richmond.
   Cremation Society of Virginia, Richmond, served the family.

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Robert K. Martin, 93
Retired Dairyman
Dies December 29

   PAMPLIN, Jan. 2 — Robert Kincaid Martin, 93, of Swan Rd., Pamplin, died Saturday, December 29, 2007 in Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He was twice married, his first wife of 48 years was the late Virginia Parks Martin and his second wife was the late Oneeda Carson Thompson Martin.
   Born in Appomattox County, October 12, 1914, he was the third of seven children born to the late Edward Kinckle and Mary Adams Martin. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, a retired farmer and Grade A Dairyman. He was a former member of the Concord Ruritan Club and participated in the Young Hearts at Elon Baptist Church. In his retirement years, he took great pleasure in producing a large and productive garden and orchard that he shared with his many friends.
   Mr. Martin is survived by two daughters, Anne M. Robinson and husband, Richard of Pamplin and Luella M. Coleman of Appomattox; five grandchildren, Donna R. Deaner and husband, Rodney of Appomattox; Beverly Kim C. Horton and husband, Gary of Laurinburg, NC; Sally C. Selden and husband, Frank of Lynchburg, Kinckle Robinson and wife, LeeAnn of Pamplin and Ronald M. Coleman Jr. of Lynchburg; eight great-grandchildren, Mathew Hampton Horton, Benjamin Michael Horton, Kincaid Martin Robinson, Jacob Coleman Selden, Miranda Kallan Deaner, Nathanial Lauren Selden, Parks Bennett Robinson, and Owen Robert Selden; two brothers, Beverly K. Martin and G. C. Martin and wife, Eloise all of Gladstone; two sisters-in-law, LayFaye W. Martin of Gladstone and Louise L. Martin of Appomattox; a brother-in-law, T. T. Martin of Appomattox; three step-children, Shelby Harper of Lynchburg, C. R. Thompson of Rustburg, and Ricky Thompson and wife, Nancy of Concord; seven step-grandchildren, Russ Thompson, Chandler Thompson, Savannah Thompson, Janet White, Jimmy Russell Harper, Stephen Harper, and Sharon Poach and seven step-great grandchildren.
   In addition to his wives he was preceded in death by a son, Edward Kinckle Martin, II; two sisters and two brothers, Marjorie M. Anderson, E. Carter Martin, Sallie M. Martin and John A. (Jack) Martin Sr.; sister-in-law, Ellen M. Martin and brother-in-law, Dave Anderson.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 1, in Olive Branch United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rebecca Rumburg. Burial will follow in the Swan Family Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, c/o Jimmy Coleman, 98 Olive Branch Rd., Prospect, VA 23960 or your favorite charity.
An online condolence may be sent to the family at www.robinsonfuneral.com.
   Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, is serving the family.

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Published Date:  Friday 28th December 2007

John A. Jordan Sr.

Funeral Service To
Be Held Saturday For
John A. Jordan, Sr.

   DECEMBER 27 – John A. Jordan Sr. was born on January 9, 1923 and entered eternal peace on Sunday, December 23, 2007. He was born to the late Walter H. Jordan and the late Mattie Cobbs Jordan.
   At the age of 18, he joined the United States Army. He served during World War II, and after completing service to his country, he returned to the United States and wed Eloise Lockett Jordan in 1950. Mr. Jordan re-tired from Norfolk and Southern after 37 years of service. In 1955, he became an active member of Peaks Baptist Church and was later ordained as a deacon. He served as a Sunday school instructor, chairman of Deacons, and a member of the Volunteer Male Chorus.
   Deacon Jordan was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Jordan and a sister, Lena Jordan Lee. He is survived by a devoted wife, Eloise Lockett Jordan; sons, John Jr. (Darlene), Larry (Evelyn), and James; sisters, Edna Jordan Kennedy and Annie Maude Jordan Hammond, both of Newark, NJ; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jordan of Hampden-Sydney, Otelia Goode of Prospect, and Dorothy Holcomb (James) of Farmville; brothers-in-law, Quincy Lockett (Lois) of Prospect, Macy Lockett (Gloria) of Prospect, and Edward Lockett (Mary) of Concord, NC; six grandchildren, Larry Jr., Shaquita (Dennis), Jonathan, Jason (Virginia), Dennine (William), and Jessica; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and church family; and a special friend of the family, Diane Newman.
   A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, at noon at Peaks Baptist Church, Prospect, with interment in the church cemetery.
   Bland-Reid Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Carlyle P. Stallings, 92
World War II Vet,
Dies December 22

   BUCKINGHAM, Dec. 27 — Carlyle P. Stallings, 92, of Buckingham, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 22, 2007.
   A World War II veteran who worked as an economic analyst for the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. for most of his long Civil Service career, he also served his country on overseas assignments to Iran, Panama, and Thailand. Buckingham, to which he retired in 1973, was the home-town of his wife of 52 years, Frances Barrell Stallings. During retirement he made many contributions to the community, including volunteer service for the county rescue squad and public library. A quiet, gentle man, he loved nature and was loved by all who knew him.
   He is survived by a son, Alden, a daughter, Jean, and a granddaughter, Jessica.
   Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 28 at Maysville Presbyterian Church in Buckingham.
   Donations may be made to the Beath Animal Shelter in Dillwyn or to Maysville Presbyterian Church.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Clair ‘Bud’ Hume
WWII Marine Hero
Dies December 24

   DECEMBER 27 — Clair Nicholson (Bud) Hume died at home in Farmville on Monday, December 24, 2007. Mr. Hume was a decorated WWII Marine hero, was retired from a 35 year career in sales, and was a loving father and devoted husband.
   He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn Caldwell Hume; son and daughter-in-law, Clair Nicholson (Nick) III and Diana Hume of Michigan, daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Mark Mordecki of New Mexico, daughter and son-in-law, Merideth Hume and John Maxey of Michigan, daughter and son-in-law, Angela Cannon and Anton Speelman of the Netherlands, and daughter, Dianne Cyrus of Florida; six grandchildren, Anthony Clair Hume, Dylan Maxey, Alex Maxey, Brittany Watson, Nathan Bankston, and Anoeska Speelmann; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
   A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 28, at John’s Memorial Episcopal Church in Farmville at 3 p.m. followed by a reception in the parish hall.
   The family requests donations be made to Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity.
   Nelsen Funeral Home, Richmond, served the family.

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Fannie E. Bishop, 85
Of Farmville
Dies Christmas Day

   DECEMBER 27 — Fannie Edward Bishop, 85 of Farmville formerly of Lynchburg passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Southside Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1922 in Buckingham County, the daughter of the late Samuel Winston and Viola Payne Bishop. She was an active member of Heritage Baptist Church in Farmville as well as an active member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church for many years. After her retirement of more than 30 years in banking she became a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
   She is survived by five brothers, Roy R. Bishop, Kenneth R. Bishop and Dean Bishop all of Richmond, K. Austin Bishop of Arvonia and Melvin F. Bishop of Mechanicsville; three sisters, Annie P. Bishop of Richmond, Olene B. Ragland of Madison Heights and Ruth B. Hoitt of Montpelier. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William S. Bishop and Earl P. Bishop and her sister, Virginia B. Wilkerson.
   A funeral service will be held Friday, December 28, at 11 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church with interment in Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   Family will receive friends Thursday evening 7-8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home and Friday morning 10-11 a.m. at the church.
   Memorials may be made to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY. 10023.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Jack Lewis, 69
Of Cullen
Dies December 23

   CULLEN, Dec. 27 – Jack Lewis, 69, of Cullen, died Sun-day, December 23, 2007 in Greensboro, NC. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Songer and husband, John of Benson, NC; sons, Tom Lewis of Cullen, Bobby R. Lewis of Chase City, and Jackie Lewis and wife, Joy of Chase City; sisters, Mary Earlene Cooper and Athalene Thomas both of Farmville; brother, Jerry Lewis of Amelia; nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Carrie Tipton Lewis, a brother, Roy Lewis, and a sister, Emma Jean Crews.
   A graveside funeral service was conducted Thursday, December 27, at the Prospect Gospel Tabernacle Church Cemetery, Prospect.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Funeral Services
Held Sunday For
Mary Glass, 88

   BUCKINGHAM, Dec. 27 – Mary Banton Whorley Glass, 88, of Buckingham, died Thursday, December 20, 2007. She was the widow of Charlie P. Whorley and Richard Glass. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles H. Whorley; a grandson, H. B. O’Bryant; and a sister, Frances B. Ellis.
   She is survived by three daughters, Marie Amos of Dillwyn, Minnie Parrott of Charlottesville, and Joyce Gormus of Buckingham; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held Sunday at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in Buckingham Community Cemetery.
   Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, served the family.

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BAILEY, Jessie, 90
of Burkeville

   Died Monday, December 24, 2007. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 29, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Carl U. Eggleston.

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BOOKER, Arthur, 85
Of Farmville

   Died Sunday, December 23, 2007. A funeral service was held Thursday, December 27, at Minor B. Eggleston Chapel with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Home.

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Multi-Talented
Richard E. Trim, 83
Dies In Farmville

   DECEMBER 27 – Richard Edwin “Dick” Trim, 83, of Farmville, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at his home in Cumberland County. He was born November 15, 1924, in Elmira, NY, a son of Charles N. Trim and Esther Spencer Trim. He and his wife, Rosella Spacheck Trim, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, December 14.
   Dr. Trim grew up in Elmira but never received a high school diploma. After serving in intelligence in the U.S. Navy for four years and traveling worldwide he returned to Elmira.
He was a highly motivated businessman and with his wife’s support was successful in a number of enterprises. With an I.Q. of 140, he became the first state approved Swedish massage therapist, qualifying through a correspondence course. As a child he was a Western Union deliveryman by bike.
   At the age of 17 he was hired by a local print shop to set type and became an accomplished commercial printer and engraver, making his own molds for custom printing bags, tokens and paper goods. He returned to printing after leaving the Navy, and attended night school and took correspondence courses, earning a PHD in Theology, and became a master printer, and handwriting analysis expert, working with the FBI and the court system.
   Dr. Trim was also an accomplished self-taught musician performing in public and in churches for many years, including performances at the Mormon Tabernacle, Carnegie Hall and across the United States. His favorite instruments were the organ, piano and accordian. He performed as the Old Circuit Rider and in Civil War reenactments.
   He was a Seventh Day Adventist and active member of Gutherie Memorial Chapel.
   Dr. Trim has donated his body to the Medical College of Virginia for study in scientific advancement.
   In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Albert Kenneth Trim of Farmville, Richard W. Trim of Ithica, NY, and Charles Norman Trim of Holiday, TN; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

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Published Date:  Friday 21st December 2007

Rev. John E. West

Funeral Services To
Be Held Friday For
Rev. John E. West, 73

   CARTERSVILLE, Dec. 20 – Rev. John Edward West, 73, of Cartersville, formerly of Farmville, departed this life on Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Richmond. He is survived by his loving wife “Sunshine” Clara Morris West; sons, Lofonza, Eric (Vivian), Everett (Darline), John, Alejandro, and Sandy (Cheryl) West; daughters, Brenda Cosby and Gwen Meyers; stepson, Gregory Morris (Aneka); 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lottie Trent (Edward) and Cora Anderson; aunt, Nell Blanton; sisters-in-law, Alma Greene and Patricia McCormick; brother-in-law, Theodore Parker; son-in-law, Ervin Walker; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
   His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Cumberland with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Farmville.
   Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland, is serving the family.

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