Michael DeTorres

Mass To Be
Held Saturday For
Michael G. DeTorres, 45

   JANUARY 8 – Michael G. DeTorres, 45, died on Thursday, January 3, 2008, following a car accident in Albemarle County. He was born on February 10, 1962, in New York, NY, to Charles and Rose DeTorres. He attended Mt. Horeb Elementary School and Warren Township Middle School in Warren, NJ and Watchung Hills Regional High School, in Warren, NJ. He was united in marriage to Leanne Frank on January 3, 1986.
   Michael resided and worked in New Jersey until 2003. His business was residential and commercial real estate development and he held interests throughout the country. Following a dream of his and his wife’s, he purchased his first farm in Bent Creek outside of Appomattox in 2002. Later, in 2007, his dream house was completed in Farmville.
   Michael claimed to be good at anything he turned his hand to, and, truth be told, he was incredibly good at poker with his friends, video games with his children, and just spending time with his family. He enjoyed raising livestock and horses, was an avid hunter and loved the out-doors. His greatest love was his wife and children.
   He was an active member of his community and supported local fire, police and emergency services.
   He is survived by his wife, Leanne, and his three daughters, Chelsea, Angela and Tomi. He is also survived by his parents, Charles and Rose DeTorres of Palm Coast, FL; his in-laws, Thomas and Sandra Frank of New Port Richey, FL; his sisters, Karen DeTorres of Phoenix, AZ, Debbi Phillips of Palm Coast, FL and Rosanne DeTorres of Quakertown, NJ; his brothers, Chuck DeTorres of Warren, NJ, Bruce DeTorres of Warren, NJ, and Richard DeTorres of Saylorsburg, PA; nieces and nephews, Alicia, Justine, Ashley, Samantha, Kathleen, Heather, Aristide, Andrew, Anthony, Stephen, William, Ann Marie, Cody, Emelia, and Arielle.
   A viewing will be held at Puckett Funeral Home on Friday, January 11, at 3-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. A mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Farmville, on Saturday at 11 a.m. A gathering for friends and family will follow at Michael and Leanne’s farm, Holland Road, Farmville.
   The family asks that donations be made in Michael’s name to the Fuqua School, 605 Fuqua Drive, Farmville, VA 23901.
   A great man in every aspect, he will be loved and missed by his family and friends and will remain in the hearts of all whose lives he touched.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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Dorothy G. Lynch

Dorothy G. Lynch, 84
Of Richmond
Dies January 6

   RICHMOND, Jan. 10 — Dorothy Gillispie Lynch, 84, of Glen Allen, passed away on January 6, 2008, in Richmond. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Lynch was a native of Enonville and a former resident of Middletown, PA.
   She is the beloved mother of Jane Moore of Richmond and Judy Lynch (Charles Cabaniss) of Yorktown; loving sister of Ruby Gillispie of Chase City; dear sister-in-law of Roger Car-wile of Lynchburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Lynch.
   Funeral services were held at noon today, January 10, at Everly Funeral Home with interment in Fairfax Memorial Park.
   Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 9221 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, VA 23235. www.everlyfuneralhomes.com
   Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax, served the family.

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Carolyn McKay, 61
Formerly of Farmville
Dies January 8

   NORTH CAROLINA, Jan. 10 — Carolyn Lacks McKay, 61, of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
   Mrs. McKay was a native of Farmville. She was the daughter of Dorothy Wilmouth Lacks of Roanoke Rapids and the late Columbus Branch McKay.
   She is survived by her mother; two sons, Douglas E. Jackson III and wife, Michelle of Roanoke Rapids and Christopher Charles McKay and his special friend, Lesley Ferranto, of Farmville; a brother, Billy Lacks and wife, Eraina, of Crewe; four grandchildren, Brandy and Zachary Jackson of Roanoke Rapids, Jennifer Langley and husband, Gene Jr. of Rocky Mount, and Collin McKay of Keysville; a great-grandchild, Gene Langley III; and nephews, Chad and Brian Lacks, of Richmond.
   Chapel services will be held Thursday evening, January 10, at 7 p.m. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services with the Rev. Bobby Jones officiating.
   The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 9 p.m. and other times at 115 Clearfield Dr., Roanoke Rapids, NC. Interment services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Farmville, with the Rev. Bobby Jones officiating.
   Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC is handling the arrangements.

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MOLLINEAUX, Marion Eileen, 80
Of Dillwyn

Died Friday, January 4, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published Date:  Wednesday 9th January 2008

JONES, Leon P., 42
Of Rice

   Died January 1, 2008. A funeral service was held on January 5 at High Rock Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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HAMLET, Haywood, 92
Of Staton Island, NY
Formerly of Meherrin

Died January 5, 2008. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 9, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Carl U. Eggleston.

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Funeral Services
Held Tuesday For
James Bryant, 84

   CULLEN, Jan. 8 – James R. Bryant, 84, of Cullen, died Saturday, January 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eloise Nash Bryant; five children, Gayle B. Harris and husband, Harold of Abilene, J. Ivan Bryant and wife, Kathy of Culen, Barbara B. Hamlett and husband, Donnie of Madisonville, Ricky D. Allen and wife, Rose of Cullen, and Cindy A. Bomar and husband, Kevin of Nathalie; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, in the Spring Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
   The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside Services
Held Sunday For
Andrew L. Eagle, Sr., 73

   LYNCHBURG, Jan. 8 – Andrew Lee Eagle Sr., 73, of Lynchburg, passed away on Fri-day, January 4, 2008.
   He is survived by his son, Andrew Lee Eagle Jr. (Andy) and wife, Jane of Keysville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Eagle Bohannon of Appomattox and Alice Eagle Sale of Lynchburg; brothers, Curtis Lyle Eagle, Julian Braxton Eagle, both of Appomattox, and Wiley Edward Eagle of Lynchburg.
   Graveside funeral services were held Sunday, January 6, at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The Browning Funeral Home, Keysville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Mae Jones, 70
Of Dillwyn
Dies January 4

   DILLWYN, Jan. 8 – Betty Mae Jones, 70, of Dillwyn, died Friday, January 4, 2008 at her residence.
   She is survived by her husband, Curtis Dean Jones; children, Michael Jones and wife, Susan of Hanover, Debra Bates and husband, Lloyd of Farmville, Catherine Jamerson and husband, David Ray of Dillwyn, and Sandra Jones of Dillwyn; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, John Gilliland of Colonial Beach; two half-brothers, Ronnie and David; and a half-sister, Cheryl.
   Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 6, in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.
   The Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.

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Joseph Trent Tatum, 11
11, Of Burkeville
Dies January 7

   BURKEVILLE, Jan. 8 — Joseph Trent Tatum, 11, of Burkeville passed away Monday, January 7, 2008 in Charlottesville. He was born March 7, 1996 in Richmond. He was the son of Michael and Katherine Newman Tatum. Joseph attended Prince Edward County Middle School and was a very bright and enthusiastic young gentleman. He had many friends and was loved by all who knew him.
   He is survived by his parents, his brothers, Daniel, Philip and Andrew; his sister, Jennifer; his paternal grandmother, Peggy Newman; his maternal grandfather, Carl Newman; his niece, Jaden and his nephew, Logan; his aunts and uncles, Glen and Sarah Ulmer, Ricky and Jackie Newman, Frank and Patricia Hailey and Kevin and Diana Glover and numerous cousins.
   Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home.
   A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 10, at 2 p.m. at Bagby Memorial Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to the Mended Little Hearts, American Heart Association or to Bagby Memorial Baptist Church.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Elizabeth Whitehouse, 91
Former Educator,
Dies January 3

   JANUARY 8 — Elizabeth Whitehouse, educator, mother and grandmother, died at her home on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the age of 91. The daughter of Thomas Gordon and Elizabeth Watts and oldest of five girls, she was raised in Bryan, Texas. Some of her fondest memories were of twice yearly trips to Houston where she and her sisters chose the patterns and fabrics for their seasonal wardrobe that they would then spend weeks sewing. Her young life was filled with dances at Texas A&M, piano lessons taught to her by her mother, singing at church and dreaming of going to university to become a teacher.
   In 1938, she graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in English and stayed on to complete her Masters in English in 1941. Elizabeth’s teaching career as an English professor began at Sullins College continued at Queens College and led her to Lynchburg and Randolph-Macon Women’s College in 1946. Throughout her college and working years, she was a soprano soloist and pianist for numerous churches. She sang as the soloist at First Presbyterian Church under Bernard Williamson and was in great demand throughout Lynchburg. She met and married Frank Whitehouse in 1948 and her next career as wife, mother and grandmother began.
   While raising five children, she was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Fine Arts Center and the Lynchburg Woman’s Club. Her lifelong interest in history guided her to serve many years as board member and chair of the Atkinson Museum, Hampden-Sydney College. Her dedication to the welfare and education of children called her to serve on the board of trustees for Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantations. Her active involvement in her children’s interests ranged from playing piano accompaniment for the E.C. Glass High School choir to giving the blessing of the hounds for the Bedford County Hunt.
   Elizabeth’s lovely smile, happy disposition, intelligence and beautiful blue eyes will be remembered by all who knew her. Her love for hats with matching accessories will live on in her daughter and grand-daughters. Her greatest legacy was in assuring that her children and grandchildren knew they were adored. Predeceased by her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, she will live in the memories of her husband Frank, children (and grandchildren) Frank and Donna Richardson Whitehouse (Ben and Bennett) of Lynchburg, Thomas and Jenifer Bacon Whitehouse (Sarah Jane and Abigail Catherine) of Stanford, KY, Catherine and Richard Greene (Sean, Anna and David) of Lynchburg and Robert and Sophie Desprez Whitehouse (Alexandre and Eve) of North Reading. MA. She is also survived by two sisters, Sarah Watts of Bryan, TX and Virginia Watts Baker of Haddonfield, NJ.
   To truly honor Elizabeth’s life, put on your hat and gloves, joyfully sing, go to lunch with your best friend and take an afternoon nap. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, PO Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528 or The Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
   A celebration of Elizabeth’s life was held on Monday, January 7 in First Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Walter Smith and Megan Farwell officiating. A private interment at Spring Hill Cemetery followed the memorial service.
   Diuguid Funeral Service-Wiggington Chapel (385-8900) served the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com

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Funeral Service
To Be Held Wednesday
For Miss Frances Wilkerson

   JANUARY 8 – Miss Frances Anne Wilkerson, of 137 North Court, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at her residence.
   Miss Wilkerson was born in Prince Edward County, the daughter of the late James B. Wilkerson and Margaret B. Wilkerson. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church serving her church as a member of the Diaconate. Miss Wilkerson was a graduate of Longwood College with a B.S. in Education. She was employed as an educator in the Covington School System for 39 years and taught the fifth and sixth grades at Rivermont Elementary School. She was very dedicated to the young students in her classes. Miss Wilkerson was an active member of the Retired Teacher Association.
   Miss Wilkerson is survived by two nieces, Jo Anne Park Diggs and husband, James H. Diggs III of Gastonia, NC, and Beverly Park James of Cary, NC; a nephew, Stacy Park of Greensboro, NC; great nieces, Jamey Anne Diggs Craft of Kings Mountain, NC, and Stephanie Gail James of Cary, NC; a loyal student, Lonnie Phillips, who was a special friend.
   A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jamie B. Pharr officiating.
   The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be held in College Church Cemetery, Hampden-Sydney, at 4 p.m.
   Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home.
   Local announcement by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.

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Published Date:  Friday 4th January 2008

H. Walker Young

H. Walker Young, 75
Of Farmville
Dies December 31

   JANUARY 3 – H. Walker Young, 75, of Farmville, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2007 in Lynchburg. He was born September 14, 1932 in Prince Edward County, the son of the late Russell Lee and Mary Edna Walker Young. He was the husband of Celia Jo Coleman Young. Mr. Young attended Farmville High School and then worked at W. C. Chick Store in Prospect. Later he worked at Farmville Manufacturing before becoming the owner and operator of Young’s Service Station on Hwy. 15 South. He was an avid sportsman and craftsman.
   He is survived by his wife, daughters, Janett Yvonne Young Southall and Mary Jo Young Chassey and husband, Richard both of Farmville; brothers, William Russell Young and wife, Carole of Lynchburg and Robert Lewis Young and wife, Connie of Farmville; a sister, Virginia Lee Schleife and husband, George of Crewe; and grandchildren, Adam Walker Southall, Elizabeth Coleman Chassey, Whitney Yvonne Southall, Carter Allen Chassey and Russell Denver Chassey.
   A funeral service will be held Friday, January 4, at 2 p.m. in Farmville Baptist Church with interment in Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery.
   Family will receive friends Thursday evening (today) 6-8 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home.
   Memorials may be made to the Prince Edward County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Rice Volunteer Fire Department, or to the Farmville Baptist Church.
   Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is in charge of arrangements.

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Dr. James Harris, 75
Blackstone Physician
Dies December 30

   BLACKSTONE, Jan. 3 – Dr. James Selden Harris, 75, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
   For 40 years, Dr. Harris was a beloved family physician in his native Blackstone. He also served as Mayor of his home-town for 24 years, from 1982-2006. Prior to becoming Mayor, he served 10 years on Blackstone Town Council, from 1972-1982.
   “Dr. James” as he was affectionately known by his many patients, was a past President of the Virginia Municipal League. In 1990, he was named Virginia Family Physician of the Year. Dr. Harris, his late brother, Dr. A. Epes Harris Jr., and a fellow native son, Dr. Stuart B. White, co-founded Blackstone Family Practice Center, a premier teaching facility that produced approximately 200 rural family physicians.
   Dr. Harris was a 1949 graduate of Blackstone High School, a 1953 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, a 1960 graduate of University of Virginia School of Medicine, and he completed his rotating internship at the Medical College of Virginia. He served as President of the Hampden-Sydney student body 1952-1953. He served in the United States Marines Corps from 1954-1956.
   Dr. Harris loved his home-town and its people. He was a devoted Christian, wonderful husband, and loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was known far and wide as a healer, comforter, counselor, teacher, and mentor. Dr. Harris will be missed by his many former patients, who recall his warm, compassionate bedside manner. As Mayor, he was regarded as a diplomat and ambassador, who presided with grace and dignity.
   Dr. Harris was a Past President of Blackstone Rotary Club and remained active in Rotary until his death. He was a recipient of the William C. Coleburn Jr. Father of the Year Award from the Blackstone Jaycees. In 1976, he was awarded the Algernon-Sydney Sullivan Medallion, the highest alumni award that can be bestowed upon a Hampden-Sydney graduate.
   Dr. Harris was a lifelong member of Blackstone Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. The gifted baritone often sang solos at weddings, funerals, church services, and other special occasions. Dr. Harris sang at his own wedding, and “O Holy Night” was a Christmas Eve treat for many years at Blackstone Presbyterian Church.
   He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances Mayes Parson Harris of Blackstone; two sons, the Rev. Dr. James Selden Harris Jr. (Liz) of Virginia Beach, and Dr. Sydney Madison Harris (Suzanne) of Danville; a daughter, Frances Harris Schwabenton (John) of Blackstone; two sisters, Lunette Harris Beale of Farmville; and Katherine Harris Coleburn of Blackstone. He was predeceased in 1988 by his only brother, Dr. A. Epes Harris Jr. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
   The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, January 4, at his residence, 500 Brunswick Avenue, Blackstone. His remains will lie-in-state at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, Business Hwy. 460, during these times.
   Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 5, at the Blackstone Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Blackstone Presbyterian Church, 301 Church Street, Blackstone, VA 23824.
   Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone, is serving the family.

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Memorial Service To
Be Held Saturday For
Murdo L. Macleay

   CARTERSVILLE, Jan. 3 – Murdo Lachlan Macleay passed away at home on Tuesday, December 25, 2007. He retired from the Washington, D.C. Fire Department as an investigator. After he retired, he worked for several years as an insurance adjuster before moving to Cartersville where he had a “Fun Farm” for his grandchildren.
   He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Joanne Leckert Macleay; sons, Kevin (Jo Ann), Andrew (Eileen), and Scott (Jani); granddaughters, Savannah, Bethany, Alexandra, Andrea, Meghan and Grace; step-grandson, Joseph Jarvis; and a sister, Linda Dewell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Macleay, and a brother, Donald Macleay Jr.
   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Cartersville. Interment will be private.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Cartersville, VA 23027, or Cartersville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 38, Cartersville, VA 23027.

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Elsie G. Coleman, 97
Of Farmville
Dies December 31

   JANUARY 3 – Elsie Garrison Coleman, 97, died Monday, December 31, 2007 in Farmville.
   She is survived by one nephew, Carroll Gilbert of Richmond and a special friend, Dale Tatum of Farmville. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Coleman.
   Funeral services were held Thursday (today) at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Shorter Funeral Home with interment in West-view Cemetery.
   Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family.

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