Halifax County, VA - Obituaries: The Gazette-Virginian - May 1999 By permission of The Gazette-Virginian http://www.gazettevirginian.com ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** May 3, 1999 Lonnie Lee Ewell Mr. Lonnie Lee Ewell of Vernon Hill died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC at the age of 35. Born April 24, 1964 in Halifax County, he was the son of Johnnie R. and Susie W. Ewell. He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was an employee of O'Sullivan Furniture Company. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son: Tyriek J. Deshazor of Danville; brother: Robert S. Ewell of Vernon Hill; sisters: Christine E. Anderson, Blairs, Carol M. Tanner and Doris A. Ewell, Ringgold, and Penny M. Wilson, Vernon Hill; and a maternal grandmother, Charolotte Williams, Keeling. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. Arthur E. Crews. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ewell, 1080 Ewell Lane, Vernon Hill. Eddie Mae Carr Eddie Mae Carr of Brooklyn, NY died Monday, April 19, 1999. Ms. Carr was born October 4, 1914 in Halifax County the daughter of Henry and Sirlene Ewell Carr. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, an active member of the Virginia Club, the Sunday School Adult Department, was a Sunday School teacher for many years, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Gate City Chapter #2 and the Elks Excelsior Temple #35. She was a beautician and also worked as a Nurse's Assistant. A service was held at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 22 at 10 a.m. with Dr. Harry S. Wright and Rev. Henry G. Scott officiating. A final funeral service was held Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at Sunflower Baptist Church in Nathalie with burial in Sunflower Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include one sister, Dr. Bessie Carr; four brothers, John Pleasant Carr of Halifax, James Carr of Richmond, Robert Carr of Brooklyn and William Carr of Bowie, MD; three sisters-in-law, Lucy Willie Carr of Nathalie, Bettie M. Carr of Brooklyn and Louise Carr of Bowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Smith; two brothers, Henry Moses Carr and Charlie Carr. May 5, 1999 Marjorie Pillow Brown Marjorie Pillow Brown, 76, of Brookneal died Monday, May 3, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Burrel A. Brown. Mrs. Brown was born in Charlotte County on October 29, 1922 the daughter of Samuel Pillow and Hazel Milton Pillow. She was a member of Roanoke Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Donna Brown of Brookneal, and Timothy and Valerie Brown of Phenix; two daughters and a son-in-law, Faye and Winfred Elder of Brookneal and Phyllis B. Smith of Metarie, LA; 10 grandchildren, Troy Elder and his wife, Wendy of Brookneal, Todd Elder and wife, Oscarlyn of Brookneal, Holly Smith and Lloyd Smith of Metarie, Eric Brown, Brandon Brown, Dustin Brown, all of Brookneal, Jeremy Brown of Phenix, Shannon Brown of Blacksburg, and Mason Walker of Phenix; one great-grandson, Cain Smith of Metarie; one brother, Hugh David Pillow of Phenix. A funeral service for Mrs. Brown will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at Roanoke Presbyterian Church by Revs. John Kidd and Roberta Kidd with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at her daughter's residence, Faye Elder, 245 Cedar Tavern Road, Brookneal. Mable Virginia Chavious Barksdale Mable Virginia Chavious Barksdale of 1137 New Bethel Road, Alton died Monday, May 3, 1999 at her home at the age of 74. Mrs. Barksdale was born in Halifax County on March 21, 1925 the daughter of John Chavious and Mary Cates Chavious and was married to Willie Barksdale. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Nathaniel Patterson of South Boston; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Odessa Thorpe of Alton; one brother, Carnell Chavious of Detroit, MI; one aunt, Mollie B. Douglas of Oxford, NC; and a devoted niece, Carolyn A. Thorpe of the home. Funeral services for Mrs. Barksdale will be held Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rosa Mitchell Mosley Rosa Mitchell Mosley of 2111 Ashcake Creek Road, Scottsburg died Saturday, May 2, 1999 at Duke Medical Center at the age of 71. Mrs. Mosley was born in Halifax county on November 20, 1927 the daughter of Ralph Mitchell and Jerlean Mosley Mitchell and was married to Walter Mosley. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Daniel Edmondson, Lawrence Mosley and Leon Mosley, all of Scottsburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three foster sisters, Havana Garden of Scottsburg, Mary Lacks Gatling of New York, NY and Verneta Warren of Peekskill, NY; two foster brothers, Giles Richards and Shirley Richards, both of Peekskill; and three daughters-in-law. Funeral services for Mrs. Mosley will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist with Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott officiating. burial will follow in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. Harold Tuck Harold Tuck, 82, of Clover, died Sunday, May 2, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Sterling P. Tuck; two sons, Harrell 'Tink' Tuck of Keysville and Wayne Tuck of Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter, Pamela Bates of Keysville; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 in New Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Charlotte County Volunteer Rescue Squad or New Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund. Melvin Floyd Featherson Melvin Floyd Featherston of Alton died April 30, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Featherston was born April 5, 1935 the son of Willie and Lenia Featherston and was 64 years of age at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Martha Featherston; four daughters, Evon Woods and Drusilla Bailey, both of Halifax, Annette Crawley and Angela Featherston, both of Durham, NC; two sons-in-law; nine grandchildren, one of the home, Curtis Woods; two great-grandchildren, one of the home, Ciarha Woods; two sisters, Lelia F. Walton and Frances F. Yancey, both of Alton; nine sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law. Funeral services for Mr. Featherston will be held today, May 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church with Rev. H.M. Pettiford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Willie Lee Maxwell Willie Lee Maxwell, 71, of High Point, NC died Sunday, May 2, 1999 at his home. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 at St. Michael Lutheran Church where he was a member. Officiating was Rev. Lois Stavely Shaw. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Maxwell was born Feb. 28, 1928 in Commerce, GA the son of James Garland and Willie Ginn Maxwell. He was a resident of Martinsville before moving to High Point in October of last year. He was a retired Pharmacist from Revco in Martinsville and was a veteran of the US Army and the US Navy. He was married to Brenda Cowan, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Lynn) Toman of Greensboro, NC and Julia Collins of Richmond; stepdaughters, Mitzi Taylor of High Point, and Mrs. Mark (Sheila) Haraway of Wilmington, NC; sons, William Lee Maxwell and his wife, Dee Dee of Charlotte, NC and Stuart Otha Maxwell of Danville; one stepson, Edwin DeVinney and his wife, April of High Point and 11 grandchildren. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262. William Anson Grosch William Anson Grosch of 308 Dunncroft Court, South Boston died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at his home. He was 82 years of age. Mr. Grosch was born September 14, 1916 in Bronx, NY the son of William Grosch and Vera Anson Grosch and was married to Vivian H. Watts Grosch. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lions Club in NY, Long Island Salesmen Association and the Cluster Springs Ruritan Club. He was also a retired salesman for Weyerhuser Co. The funeral will be held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Surviving Mr. Grosch are his wife; one son, William Neil Grosch of Albany, NY; one daughter, Virginia Ann Kowalski of Huntington, NY; one sister, Vera DeAugustinis of Ossining, NY; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home tonight, May 5 from 7 until 8:30, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. Lacy Edward Hammock Lacy Edward Hammock of South Boston died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Hammock was born in Halifax County on September 25, 1953 the son of Lacy Edward Hammock Sr. and Elsie Wilson Tomlin. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hammock Miles of South Boston; one son, Lacy Edward Hammock III of Halifax; five grandchildren, Matthew James Day, Danielle Nicole Miles, Michael Allen Hammock, Breanna Nicole Hammock, Daniel Cornelius Miles Jr., all of the home; three brothers, Daniel Raymond Hammock of Mobile, AL, Randy Lynn Hammock of Collinsville and Larry Davis of Ringgold; one sister, Betty Jean Stevens of Nathalie; one aunt, Christine Duffer of South Boston; one uncle, Lawrence Wilson of South Boston; one son-in-law, Daniel Miles Sr. of South Boston; one daughter-in-law, Melinda Day Hammock of Halifax; one brother-in-law, Richard Barbour of Bassett; and one dear friend, Mary Christine 'Chris' Samms of Keeling. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Hammock Barbour. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 2 at New Bethel BaptistChurch Cemetery with Rev. Michael Terry officiating. Rhoderic Filmore Garner Rhoderic Filmore Garner of 1171 Hendricks Road, Halifax died yesterday at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 78. Mr. Garner was born in Halifax County on January 12, 1921, the son of Joseph Frank Garner and Lucy Long Garner. He was married to the late Sallie McDaniel Garner and was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Garner is survived by: daughters, Joyce Garner Patrick, Meridena K. Carel, Jeanette K. Brown all of Halifax, and Eva K. Lacks of Clover; sisters, Nell Garner Guthrie of Nathalie and Betsy Garner Reese of Springfield; 10 great-grandchildren, and he was preceded by a grandson, Stephen Younger. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at McKenderee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim Earnhardt conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of his daughter Joyce Patrick 7110 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax. For memorials Please consider the American Red Cross. Beatrice Hall Wilkerson Beatrice Hall Wilkerson of 1624 Ridge Street, South Boston died Sunday, May 2 at the Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 85. She was born in Richmond on December 7, 1913 and was the daughter of the late George Hall and Emma Hall. She was married to the late Jack Wilkerson and was a member of the Owens Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by a devoted sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Person and Clarence Person; niece, Ann B. Rogers of Baltimore, MD; nephew, James "Monk" Bailey of Baltimore, MD; cousins, John Hall and Lloyd Bernard Hall of Richmond; Freddie Lee Hall of Chesterfield, Hugh Wilkerson of Woodbridge, Gloria Wilkerson Gosling of Reidsville, NC, Tonia Wilkerson and Cynthia Wilkerson of Washington, DC, and Yvonne Outlaw of Roxboro, NC. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilkerson will be held Friday, May 7 at noon with services at the Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Owens Grove Baptist church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. May 7, 1999 William Thomas Oliver William Thomas Oliver of South Boston died Monday, May 3, 1999 at Berry Hill Nursing Home. Mr. Oliver was born on December 26, 1905 the son of Mamie Oliver Stokes and was married to Caroline Oliver. He was 93 years of age at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Preston and Juanita Oliver of Mt. Clair, NJ; Thelma Oliver of South Boston and Sallie and Willie Ewell of South Boston; three grandchildren, Fernandeg Bruce of South Boston, Sygnid Bruce of Fort Washington, MD, and Sherry Younger of Killeen, TX; one great-granddaughter; one brother-in-law, Herbert Long; two sisters-in-law, Lizzie Fields and Pearl Morgan; a cousin that was just like a sister, Ardelia Fields; a devoted family friend, Kimberly Adkins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Oliver will be held today, May 7 at 1 p.m. at Cross Road Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis White officiating. Burial will follow in the Bold Springs Church Cemetery. Rosa Mitchell Mosley Rosa Mitchell Mosley of 2111 Ashcake Creek Road, Scottsburg died Sunday, May 2, 1999 at Duke Medical Center at the age of 71. Mrs. Mosley was born in Halifax County on November 20, 1927 the daughter of Ralph Mitchell and Jerlean Mosley Mitchell and was married to Walter Mosley. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Daniel Edmondson, Lawrence Mosley and Leon Mosley, all of Scottsburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three foster sisters, Havana Garden of Scottsburg, Mary Lacks Gatling of New York, NY and Verneta Warren of Peekskill, NY; two foster brothers, Giles Richards and Shirley Richards, both of Peekskill; and three daughters-in-law. Funeral services for Mrs. Mosley were held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist with Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery. Susie Carr Cage Susie Carr Cage of South Boston died Sunday, May 2, 1999 at Duke Medical center in Durham, NC. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Cage was born in Halifax County on October 31, 1915. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Carrington of Frederick, MD and Loretta Vass of South Boston. Funeral services for Mrs. Cage were held Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at Banister Hill Baptist Church with Rev. William Carr officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mary Estelle Barksdale Mary Estelle Barksdale of New York died Saturday, May 1, 1999 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in NY. She as 84 years of age at the time of her death. Ms. Barksdale was born in Halifax County on February 9, 1915 the daughter of Adron Barksdale and Rosa Bailey Barksdale. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in NY. Survivors include one son, Stanley Barksdale of NY; two grandchildren, Tyrone Barksdale and Devonia Brown, both of NY; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ursula Coleman of Halifax and Rosa Edmonds of North Babylon, NY; one sister-in-law, Yaoko Barksdale of Aberdeen, MD; other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Ms. Barksdale will be held Saturday, May 8 at 2 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Michael D. Terry. Melvin Evans Melvin Evans of Chicago, IL, formerly of Halifax County, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Chicago at the age of 80. Mr. Evans was born in Halifax County on March 25, 1919 the son of Edmond 'Ed' Evans and Harriet 'Hattie' Yancey and was married to Vanessa Potts Evans. He was a member of Spanish Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Gwendolyn Evans and Quiera Potts Evans, both of Chicago, and Melbalenia D. Evans of Cleveland, OH; two sons, Curtis E. Evans and David Andrew Evans, both of Chicago. Funeral services for Mr. Evans were held Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at A.A. Rayner Funeral Home in Chicago. Burial was in Oak Ridge Hillside Cemetery. Sadie Godsey Vaughan Sadie Godsey Vaughan, 93, of South Boston, formerly of Chase City, widow of Hon. George Vaughan, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Dickerson; one son, Nelson Vaughan and wife, June, all of South Boston; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; devoted friends, Jeannette Vaughan of LaCrosse, Omalee Vaughan of Richmond; and all friends at the Woodcrest in South Boston. She was preceded in death by one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at Newcomb Allgood Davis Funeral Home in Chase City today, May 7 at 2 p.m. with Revs. W.R. Thornton and Coy Terry officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Chase City Rescue Squad Auxiliary. William Anson Grosch William Anson Grosch of 308 Dunncroft Court, South Boston died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at his home. He was 82 years of age. Mr. Grosch was born September 14, 1916 in Bronx, NY the son of William Grosch and Vera Anson Grosch and was married to Vivian H. Watts Grosch. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lions Club in NY, Long Island Salesmen Association and the Cluster Springs Ruritan Club. He was also a retired salesman for Weyerhuser Co. The funeral will be held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Surviving Mr. Grosch are his wife; one son, William Neil Grosch of Albany, NY; one daughter, Virginia Ann Kowalski of Huntington, NY; one sister, Vera DeAugustinis of Ossining, NY; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home tonight, May 5 from 7 until 8:30, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. Lacy Edward Hammock Lacy Edward Hammock of South Boston died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Hammock was born in Halifax County on September 25, 1953 the son of Lacy Edward Hammock Sr. and Elsie Wilson Tomlin. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hammock Miles of South Boston; one son, Lacy Edward Hammock III of Halifax; five grandchildren, Matthew James Day, Danielle Nicole Miles, Michael Allen Hammock, Breanna Nicole Hammock, Daniel Cornelius Miles Jr., all of the home; three brothers, Daniel Raymond Hammock of Mobile, AL, Randy Lynn Hammock of Collinsville and Larry Davis of Ringgold; one sister, Betty Jean Stevens of Nathalie; one aunt, Christine Duffer of South Boston; one uncle, Lawrence Wilson of South Boston; one son-in-law, Daniel Miles Sr. of South Boston; one daughter-in-law, Melinda Day Hammock of Halifax; one brother-in-law, Richard Barbour of Bassett; and one dear friend, Mary Christine 'Chris' Samms of Keeling. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Hammock Barbour. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 2 at New Bethel BaptistChurch Cemetery with Rev. Michael Terry officiating. Rhoderic Filmore Garner Rhoderic Filmore Garner of 1171 Hendricks Road, Halifax died yesterday at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 78. Mr. Garner was born in Halifax County on January 12, 1921, the son of Joseph Frank Garner and Lucy Long Garner. He was married to the late Sallie McDaniel Garner and was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Garner is survived by: daughters, Joyce Garner Patrick, Meridena K. Carel, Jeanette K. Brown all of Halifax, and Eva K. Lacks of Clover; sisters, Nell Garner Guthrie of Nathalie and Betsy Garner Reese of Springfield; 10 great-grandchildren, and he was preceded by a grandson, Stephen Younger. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at McKenderee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim Earnhardt conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of his daughter Joyce Patrick 7110 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax. For memorials Please consider the American Red Cross. Beatrice Hall Wilkerson Beatrice Hall Wilkerson of 1624 Ridge Street, South Boston died Sunday, May 2 at the Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 85. She was born in Richmond on December 7, 1913 and was the daughter of the late George Hall and Emma Hall. She was married to the late Jack Wilkerson and was a member of the Owens Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by a devoted sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Person and Clarence Person; niece, Ann B. Rogers of Baltimore, MD; nephew, James "Monk" Bailey of Baltimore, MD; cousins, John Hall and Lloyd Bernard Hall of Richmond; Freddie Lee Hall of Chesterfield, Hugh Wilkerson of Woodbridge, Gloria Wilkerson Gosling of Reidsville, NC, Tonia Wilkerson and Cynthia Wilkerson of Washington, DC, and Yvonne Outlaw of Roxboro, NC. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilkerson will be held Friday, May 7 at noon with services at the Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Owens Grove Baptist church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. May 10, 1999 Maxine Lee Coleman Carr Mrs. Maxine Lee Coleman Carr of 730 Hedderly St., Halifax died Friday, May 7 at her residence at the age of 79. She was born in Halifax County March 19, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Davis Coleman and Cora Barksdale Coleman. She was married to Robert B. Carr and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was also the former operator and owner of Carr's Florist. Mrs. Carr is survived by her husband; one daughter, Oveda Carr Beard of Jersey City, N.J.; two sons, Robert Carr, Jr. and David Carr, both of Halifax; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Mildred Coleman Clark of Minneapolis, Minn. and Juanita Coleman Campbell of Alton; two brothers, T.W. Coleman of Halifax and William Coleman of New York; one son-in-law; two daughters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial will follow in the Banister Hill Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. Christopher Everette Treff Christopher Everette Treff of 1029 Nathalie Rd., Nathalie died May 5 at his home. He was born in Halifax County February 18, 1965 and was 34 years old. He was the son of Dennis Rene Treff and Mary Kathryn Quick Clay. He was a member of the South Boston Church of God. Mr. Treff is survived by two daughters, Candace Marie Treff and Crystal Lee Treff of Lawrenceville, Ga.; his wife, Rosemarie M. Treff of Lawrenceville; his mother, Mary Kathryn Clay of Nathalie; his father, Dennis R. Treff of Tiger, Ga.; one brother, James Edward Treff of McCall, S.C.; one sister, Marie Treff Angel of Gladys; and his grandmother, Hazel Woodard Giberson of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services were held Sunday at South Boston Church of God with the Revs. Bill Leonard and Harper Davis conducting. Burial took place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home Saturday from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Joseph and Phyllis Adkins, 1426 Homestead Rd., Gretna. Ernest Younger Granger Ernest Younger Granger of 412 Lakeside Dr., Halifax died May 8 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was the son of the late John Cabell Granger and Lena Clark Granger and was married to Kathleen (Teena) Wilkins Granger. He was a member of the Beth Car Baptist Church, the Halifax Masonic Lodge #96, and a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Granger is survived by his wife; one daughter, Susan Medlin of Roxboro, N.C.; two brothers, Billy M. Granger of Scottsburg and Cecil G. Granger of Halifax. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Halifax Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Stewart officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased. For memorials please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, Va. 24592. Pearl Wade Jordan Mrs. Pearl Wade Jordan of Bay Shore, N.Y. and formerly of Halifax County, died May 6 at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore at the age of 86. She was born in Halifax County June 10, 1912 and was the daughter of the late William Wade and Mary Adams Wade. She was married to the late Joseph Jordan and was a former member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Jordan is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Travis Hairston of Bay Shore; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Mr. Frank Hairston of Bay Shore; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Crutchfield of Alton. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Mason Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Claiborne officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home tonight from 7:00 until 8:00. Rosa Lee Drake Hines Rosa Lee Drake Hines, 87, died Friday, May 7, 1999 in Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hines was a member of the Clarksville Presbyterian Church. Her survivors include her daughter: Virginia Parker Rhoden of Clarksville; granddaughters: Mrs. George (Lynn) Scheier of Danville, Deborah Farmer of Timberlake, NC and grandson: Patrick Rhoden of Richmond and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon at the Clarksville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eric Meyers officiating. Memorials may be made to the Clarksville Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Mecklenburg County Life Saving & Rescue or charity of your choice. May 12, 1999 Marcello Tripodi Marcello Tripodi of Clover died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 73 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Tripodi was born October 25, 1925 in New York, NY the son of Alfonso Tripodi and Natalla Carino Tripodi and was married to Margaret Clay Tripodi. He was a Coast Guard veteran and a retired clammer. A funeral for Mr. Tripodi was held Monday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the family cemetery at Virgilina. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Peter Tripodi and Thomas Tripodi, both of NY; two daughters, Natalie Robinson and Diana Hernandez, both of NY; three brothers, Peter, Ecolie and Theodore Tripodi; five sisters, Mary, Louisa, Katie, Lena and Antonette; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ruby Ferrell Jackson Deaconess Ruby Ferrell Jackson of Vernon Hill died Thursday, May 6, 1999 at Twin Oaks Convalescent Home in South Boston. She was 76 years of age. Mrs. Jackson was born in Halifax County on December 18, 1922. Her survivors include two daughters, Susie Stephens of Danville and Dorothy Moore of Clinton, MD; two sons, Edward Jackson Jr. of South Boston and Willie Jackson of Vernon Hill; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Albailey Ferrell. Funeral services for Mrs. Jackson were held Sunday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at New Vernon Baptist Church with Revs. Roger Ford and Arthur Crews officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Taurence DaSean Davis Taurence DaSean Davis of Brookneal, son of Camilla Clements and Terrence Davis, died May 7, 1999 at the age of four. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Imoni Davis; one brother, Montel Davis, both of Brookneal; his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Williams of Lynchburg; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Davis of Brookneal; four great-grandmothers, Daisy Waller of Brookneal, Clarice Hubbard of South Boston, Dorothy Clements of Arlington and Nancy Whitfield of Gretna. Funeral services for Master Davis will be held today, May 12 at 3 p.m. at New Second Buffalo Baptist Church in Nathalie. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Frank Lloyd Elder Frank Lloyd Elder of 3537 Old Well Road, died Monday, May 10 at Southside Community Hospital at the age of 82. He was the husband of the late Melba Elder Elder. Mr. Elder was born in Campbell Co., May 7, 1917, son of the late Samuel B. Elder Sr. and Lula Elder Elder. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He is survived by sons, David K. Elder of Phenix, Michael R. Elder and his wife Amy of Phenix, Randall S. Elder and his wife Mary Jane of Phenix; daughters, Cora E. Ferguson and her husband Jim of Sanford, NC, Patsy, Gilliland and her husband James T. of Nathalie; brothers, Bennie Elder of Farmville, James Elder of Lynchburg; sisters, Flora E. Vassar of Richmond, Nore E. Wilson of Brookneal, Thelma E. Wingfield of Lynchburg. He was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond Elder, Sam Elder Jr.; sister, Rose Stevens; grandson. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13 at Midway Baptist Church by the Rev. Joey Anthony and Rev. Patrick Collins with burial to follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Henderson Funeral Home and will be at the residence other times. Mary Mills Glasscock Mary Mills Glasscock of Clarksville died Monday, May 10 in the Halifax Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Wesley "Dick" Gordon Glasscock. She was born in Mecklenburg County and a graduate of Clarksville High School. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shelby Talbott and Pete Talley of Clays Mill; sisters, Lila Rinehardt of South Boston, Gladys Mill Newton of Clarksville, Mildred B. Hicks of Buffalo Junction; sister-in-laws; Nancy Mills and Betty Mills both of Clarksville; granddaughter, T. J. Talbott; and great-grandson, Caleb Talbott. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. May 14, 1999 Branchie Trent Minnix Branchie Trent Minnix, 73, of Gladys died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at her home. She was the wife of Coral Haywood Minnix. Mrs. Minnix was born September 2, 1925 in Charlotte County the daughter of Frank Trent and Evadne Jordan Trent. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Amelia Smith and husband, Carroll, Kay Dawson and husband, Kenneth, Sue Doss and husband, Ray, all of Gladys, and Coral Elder and husband, Dan of Vernon Hill; three sisters, Pauline Pollard of Phenix, Vivian Ledbetter of Concord and Mattie White of Moneta; eight grandchildren, Matt Smith and wife, Cerise, Mark, Michelle, and Nicole Smith, Kim and Chris Doss, and Jon and Gerry Elder. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6 in Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery by Revs. Don Cockes and Andy Grose. Frank Moses Lee Frank Moses Lee Conner of 2182 Clover Road, Clover died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at his home. He was 58 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Conner was born February 10, 1941 in Halifax County the son of Frank Conner and Hannah Clay Hudson and was a retired employee with English Construction Co. The funeral was held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ricky L. Bibee officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery. Survivors of Mr. Conner include two sons, Tony Lee Conner of South Boston and Dwayne Eddie Conner of Clover; his mother of Clover and father of Roxboro, NC; two sisters, Barbara Allen Newcomb of Clover and Wanda M. Lacks of South Boston; five brothers, Jerry Wayne Conner of Henderson, NC, Darrel Warren Conner of Halifax, Mickey Mantle Conner and Ricky M. Conner, both of Danville, and Marshall Monroe Hudson of Cluster Springs; three grandchildren, Emily Laurn Conner, Allison Nicole Conner and Benjamin Chase Conner, all of South Boston; and his former wife, Patricia Conner. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Robert Hudson. Miriam Cumbie Gravitt Miriam Cumbie Gravitt of Kingwoods Road, Virgilina died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at The Woodview. She was 93 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Gravitt was born in Halifax County on March 23, 1906 the daughter of George Calvin Cumbie and Alice Downey Cumbie and was married to Hugh M. Gravitt Sr. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 40 years. Survivors include two sons, Hugh M. Gravitt and wife Patsy of Virgilina and James C. Gravitt and wife Catherine of Richmond; one sister, Polly Ratliff of Richmond; four grandchildren, Hugh M. Gravitt III of Bassett, C. Scott Gravitt of Richmond, Mark J. Gravitt of Glen Allen, and Sarah Gravitt Barnes and husband Bill of Glen Allen; three great-grandchildren, Aeme' Gravitt, Hugh M. Gravitt IV and Tanner Barnes. Funeral services for Mrs. Gravitt will be held today, May 14 at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Stewart conducting the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Grace Baptist Church or the Gravitt Scholarship Fund, Crestar Bank, South Boston. Emily Barksdale Childress Emily Barksdale Childress of 1168 Wilson Memorial Trail, Vernon Hill died Monday, May 10, 1999 at her home. She was 85 years of age. Mrs. Childress was born in Halifax County on March 7, 1914. Survivors include five daughters, Louise Bailey of Jersey City, NJ, Martha Ferrell of Englewood, NJ, Ruby Wesson of Lawrenceville, Ruth Crite of Brown Summit, NC and Annie Wade of Englewood; four sons, Robert Childress Sr. of Franklin, TN, Leonard Childress and Clearance Childress, both of Jersey City, and Ernest Childress of Grove City, PA; 46 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Moore of Jersey City and Cora Grimes of Brooklyn, NY; three foster sons, Beverly Wade of Jersey City, James Womack of Rockville, MD and James Edmonds of Grove City, PA. Funeral services for Mrs. Childress will be held Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant CME Church in Halifax with Rev. Ronald Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Crawford, Garrett & Burton Funeral Service this evening from 7-8:00 and other times at the home. Helen Coleman Smith Helen Coleman Smith of 302 McKinney Street, South Boston died Monday, May 10, 1999 in Person County, NC at the age of 47. Mrs. Smith was born in Halifax County on February 6, 1952 the daughter of Charlie Roberts and Eva Coleman Roberts and was married to Thomas Smith. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Tamara Smith of South Boston; one son, Thomas L. Smith of Staten Island, NY; two grandchildren; her mother; two sisters, Vanessa Williams and Michell Roberts, both of Albany, NY; three brothers, William Carrington and Charlie Roberts Jr., both of Clover and Alvin Roberts of Albany; one Goddaughter, Cynthia Adams of South Boston; one Godbrother, Steve Coles of Nathalie; and a devoted friend, Curtis Baldwin of South Boston. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held today, May 14 at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Vaughan W. Brayboy officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Edward Lee Scott Edward Lee Scott, 65, of 405 Darrell Lane, Hurt died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was twice married, first to the late Irma Saunders Scott, and second to Caroline Walker Scott of the residence. Born March 8, 1934 in Campbell County, he was the son of Gracie Yeatts Scott of Gladys and the late Jesse Graber Scott. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Republican Grove where he was a deacon and a member of the Joy Group. Mr. Scott was a retired employee of BGF Industries. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two step sons, Danny W. Hall and Eddie Thomas Hall, both of Richmond; two step daughters, Doris Brown Thomas of Hurt and Betty Brown Hunley of Lynch Station; two brothers, Leslie Scott of Hurt and Willie Scott of Gladys; nine step grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Riley. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 14 in First Baptist Church of Republican Grove by Revs. Shelton Miles and LeeRoy Davis. Burial will follow in Altavista Memorial Park. Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider First Baptist Church of Republican Grove Building Fund. May Smith Overman Henice Mrs. May Smith Overman Henice died May 6, 1999 at her home in Orange, CA at the age of 70. Mrs. Henice is the daughter of R.F. "Sam" Smith and Corinna Long Smith. Her survivors include her sons: Eric Overman of Humming Beach, CA and Michael Overman of Freedom, CA and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son: Kirklin Overman. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Sullivan officiating. May 17, 1999 John Elmo Lloyd Jr. John Elmo Lloyd, Jr. died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at his Pine Ridge residence at the age of 47. Mr. Lloyd was the son of the late Elizabeth Hughes and John Elmo Lloyd, Sr. He is survived by sisters, Arlene Spainhour, Josephine Jones, Louise Robertson all of South Boston and Barbara Hall of Vernon Hill. A memorial graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday May 18, 1999 at the Ellis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the residence of Barbara Hall, Wilson Memorial Hwy. 677 in Vernon Hill. Ray Thornton Guthrie Mr. Ray Thornton Guthrie of 1187 Alchie Lane, Nathalie died May 13, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital at the age of 84. He was born in Halifax County on October 10, 1914 to Archer James Guthrie and Lena Roark Guthrie. He was married to Lenwood Strickland Guthrie and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Millstone where he served as a deacon for many years. Mr. Guthrie is survived by his wife of Nathalie; daughters, Jane G. Hudson and husband Ellwood of Montpelia, Dale G. Jackson and Husband Robert T. of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania; brother, Neil T. Guthrie and wife Nell of Nathalie; sisters Elaine G. Fisher and Clarice G. Lewis both of Nathalie. Funeral services for Mr. Guthrie were held Sunday, May 16, 1999 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Millstone. Rev. Bob Watts conducted the service. Burial took place in church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to please consider the Ray T. Guthrie Memorial Fund for Youth Music Ministry at First Baptist Church of Millstone, 1117 Parsonage Road, Nathalie, VA 24577. James Davis Owen Mr. James Davis (J.D.) Owen of 122 Godfry Street, Danville died May 13, 1999 at Danville Regional Hospital at the age of 62. He was born in Halifax County, on September 9, 1936 and was the son of Otis Holt Owen and Rosa McCormick Owen. He is survived by sons, James Owen of New Bern, NC and Aubrey Owen of Danville; brother John Owen of South Boston; sisters, Betty O. Francisco of South Boston and Ella O. Fulcher of Halifax; grandchildren, Melissa Owen and Jimmy Owen, both of New Bern, NC and Lauren Owen of Smithfield, NC; a special friend Christine Harris. He preceded in death by son Eddie Michael Owen. Graveside services for Mr. Owen were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in McCormick-Owen Family Cemetery in Clays Mill. Rev. Tony Brooks and Rev. Freddie Vicks conducted the service. The family received friends at the home of Ella and Bobby Fulcher, 509 Oak Lane, Halifax. Otis Clark Otis Clark of 5074 Mt. Laurel Road, Clover, died Friday, May 14, 1999 at his residence in Clover at the age of 75. He was born in Halifax County, on January 10, 1924 and was the son of the late Oliver Clark and Mary Jones Clark. He was married to Edna Coleman Clark and was a deacon of the Bethel Grove Baptist Church. He was also a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Clark is survived by his wife: Mrs. Edna Coleman Clark; one daughter and son-in-law: Mrs. Gloria Clark Wilson and Robert Wilson of Clover; one granddaughter: Renee Wilson of Clover; five sisters: Ms. Louise Clark of Baltimore, MD; Ms. Ruth Clark of Jamaica, NY; Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, of Long Island, NY; Mrs. Loretta Garrett of Halifax;; and Mrs. Pattie Brown of Clover; three brothers: Oscar Clark, Sidney Clark and David Clark, all of Clover. Funeral services for Mr. Clark will be held Monday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. with services at the Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert H. VanHook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Bethel Grove Baptist Church Sunday School, 1071 Saluda's Lane, Clover, VA 24534. David Ward Keesee Jr. David Ward (Tom) Keesee Jr., 82, of Lynchburg died Sunday, May 16, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the widower of Louise Arperia Keesee. Born in Lynchburg, December 18, 1916, he was a son of the late David W. and May Mason Keesee. He was a member of the Masonic order. He was the owner of Keesee Business Machines in Lynchburg and South Boston for over 30 years. He is survived by a sister, Lillie K. Hepner of Lynchburg, two nieces, Joyce D. Ewers of Lynchburg and Jean D. Price, of Gretna, and a nephew, Donald G. Hepner, of Lynchburg. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Joseph T. Carson III. The family will receive friends Tuesday May 18, from 1-2:00 p.m. at the home of Joyce D. Ewers, 316 Charlotte Street prior to the service. Diuguid Rivermont Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Selene Coates Peterson Selene Coates Peterson of Radford, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford at the age of 92. She was a retired homemaker and a member of McKendree United Methodist Church in Halifax. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ferdy and Sharon Perrow of Radford and Robley M. and Betty Perrow of Stuarts Draft; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robley M. Perrow, Jr. and William H. Peterson, two sisters, six brothers and two grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the McKendree United Methodist Church Cemetery in Halifax. May 19, 1999 Alma Clark Howerton Alma Clark Howerton of 1075 Snow Hill Road, Alton died Monday, May 17, 1999 at her home. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Howerton was born May 2, 1916 in Halifax County the daughter of Roland Jackson Clark and Minnie Whitlow Clark and was married to Luther Cage Howerton. She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at Halifax Memorial Gardens Thursday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Daryl Joyce officiating. Survivors of Mrs. Howerton include one sister, Edna C. Green of South Boston; a special friend, Sue Williamson of Alton; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and eight brothers. The family will receive friends this evening, May 19 from 7 until 8:30 at Brooks Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Cedar Grove United Methodist Church or Hospice Support Care of Southside Virginia, PO Box 1355, Halifax, VA 24558. May 21, 1999 Mary Markham Francis Mary Markham Francis of 16115 L.P. Bailey Memorial Highway, Nathalie died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was 67 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Francis was born in Campbell County on May 19, 1931 the daughter of Adel Lovelace Markham and Gordon Lee Markham. She was first married to the late Guy William Francis and secondly survived by Dabney Thomas Gilliam of Nathalie. She was a member of Childrey Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school in the children's department for many years. She was owner of Francis Oil Service, Inc. Survivors include one son and daughter in-law, Grayson and Sandra Francis of Nathalie; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Eric Brown of Ashburn; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Francis of Nathalie and Matthew William Ennis Brown of Ashburn; one brother, J.W. Markham of Winfall; four sisters, Shirley Elliott of Winfall, Nancy Leonard of Honolulu, HI, Linda Johnson of Miami, FL and Brenda Holt of Winfall. A funeral service was conducted Thursday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Childrey Baptist Church by Rev. Rodney Barwick with burial in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Brookneal Rescue Squad. Lillian S. Carrington Lillian S. Carrington of 1048 Morgan Trail, South Boston died Sunday, May 16, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Carrington was born in Person County, NC on September 30, 1916 the daughter of Luther Satterfield and Lena Williams Satterfield and was married to Charlie Louis Carrington. She was 82 years of age at the time of her death. Survivors include seven daughters and sons-in-law, Savannah and Edward Morgan, Sue and Malcolm Morgan, Mary and Joe Morgan, Yvonne and Joel Medley, Patricia and James Richardson, all of South Boston, Jean and Kenneth Breedlove of Martinsville, Phyllis and Alex White of North Little Rock, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Linda Carrington and Carnell and Marshello Carrington, all of South Boston, and Phillip and Mary Carrington of Agusta, GA; two sisters, Mandell Featherston of Roxboro, NC and Estell Farmer of NJ; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Carrington will be held Saturday, May 22 at 1 p.m. at Cross Rod Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis White officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel of Kent, Ballou and Crowder Funeral Service tonight, May 21 from 7 until 8:00. Helen Mae Ballinger Helen Mae Ballinger, 65, of Halifax County died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ballinger was born in Bridgeton, NJ on July 28, 1933 the daughter of Walter McCarthy and Veryl Stites McCarthy and was married to Jack Ballinger. Survivors include her husband of Halifax County; children, David Ballinger of Lakewood, NJ, Steven Ballinger of Midland, Vickie Laudicina of Unionville and Brian Ballinger of Cliftwood Beach, NJ; one sister, Emily Wheaton of Bridgeton; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at Johnson Funeral Home in Locust Grove with Rev. Dane Skelton officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Unionville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:30 until 3 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Charlie Edward Sydnor Charlie Edward Sydnor of 1223 White Oak Fork Church Road, Virgilina died Monday, May 17, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 58 years of age. Mr. Sydnor was born in Halifax County on April 7, 1941 the son of George Sydnor and Mamie Roberts Sydnor and was married to Dorothy Richardson Sydnor. He was a member of White Oak Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Corliss Michelle Faulkner of South Boston; one son, Charles Michael Sydnor of Virgilina; two grandchildren; five sisters, Dorothy Fountain, Mrs. Truitt Richardson, Elnora Jordan and Evaughan Wilkins, all of Virgilina, and Sallie Williams of Bridgeport, CT; two brothers, Arthur Alton Sydnor and James Jackson Sydnor, both of Virgilina; four brothers-in-law, Robert Wilkins, Robert Richardson, Robert Fountain, all of Virgilina, and Lattie Thorpe of Roxboro, NC; five sisters-in-law, Jackie Lloyd, Christine Sydnor and Thelma Sydnor, all of Virgilina, Maggie Thorpe of Roxboro and Ann Sydnor of Hampton; and a devoted friend, Ralph Elliott. Funeral services for Mr. Sydnor will be held Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at White Oak Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. Lillie Thomas Cumbie Lillie Thomas Cumbie of High Point, NC died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at her home at the age of 77. Mrs. Cumbie was born in Caswell County, NC on October 4, 1921 to William H. Thomas and Willie McKee Thomas and was married to Samuel Pete Cumbie. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Nathaniel Pete Cumbie of Lexington, NC and Charles Wayne Cumbie of Oregon; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Sadie Newby of South Boston. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virgie Walker and Turly Phillips and three brothers, Nathan Thomas, Early Thomas and George Thomas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at the Cumby Eastchester Drive Chapel with Rev. Patrick Stair officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cumby Eastchester Drive Chapel tonight, May 21 from 7 until 8:30. May 24, 1999 Benjamin Franklin Mann Benjamin Franklin Mann, 66, of 1022 Stagecoach Road, Nathalie died Thursday, May 20, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Vernell Landrum Mann. Mr. Mann was born in Charlotte County July 7, 1932 the son of Robert Andrew Mann and Edna Earl Elder Mann. He was a member of Hunter Road Baptist Church and a retired employee of Thomasville Industries. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sisters, Louise King of Altavista, Elsie M. Crews of Halifax, Betty M. Smith and Mattie Maxey, both of Brookneal and Virginia M. Hailey of Hurt; one brother, John H. Mann of Gladys; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Lee Mann and James Franklin Mann; and one brother, Robert Andrew Mann Jr. A graveside service for Mr. Mann was held Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at Wickliffe Cemetery by Rev. Joe Glass. Robert Wayne Satterfield Robert "Bob" Wayne Satterfield of Burlington, NC died Saturday at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC at the age of 61. Mr. Satterfield was born in Halifax County to the late Edward Fleming Satterfield and Rosa Rattler Satterfield. He was married to Patricia Ann Martin Satterfield and was a member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Mr. Satterfield was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Indian Valley Golf Course, Burlington American Legion Post 63, Electrical Contractors Association, Alamance County Homebuilders Association and a former member of the Burlington Jaycees. He was co-owner and operator of Graham Electric Co. and graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course. His survivors include his wife; daughter, Janice Marie Satterfield of Burlington; sons: Kenneth Leo Satterfield and Michael Wayne Satterfield of Burlington, Douglas Glenn Satterfield of Mebane, NC; sister: Mary Childrey of Hampton; brothers: Ralph Satterfield of Danville and Walter and Philip Satterfield of South Boston and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his sister: Martha Russell and brothers: John Satterfield, Morrel Satterfield and Leo Saterftield. The family will receive friends tonight at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6-8 p.m. and at other times at the home. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the First Assoc. Reformed Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tim Robinson officiating. Burial will be held in the Alamance Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Crt., Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27604-1043. David Henry Harrison David Henry Harrison of 105 Sycamore Rd., South Boston died May 22 at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 70. Mr. Harrison was born in Charlotte, NC on June 24, 1928 to Alex Corbin Harrison and Lila Maedell Medlin Harrison. He was married to Lizzette Lowery Harrison and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a retired director of Vocational Education for the Halifax County School System, Veteran of the Army Air Corp., graduate of Clemson University, member of the American Legion Post 8 and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. His survivors include his wife; daughter: Deborah Wigelsworth of Midlothian; son: SFC Ronald Harrison of Fayetteville, NC; sisters: Deborah Herd of Fullerton County, CA, Lidia Totty of Eastman, GA, Roberley Waldron of Anchorage, AK, Mahoda Johnson of Salem, SC and Ovialene Newton of Pendleton, SC; brothers: Bruce and Joe Harrison of Marietta, Delma Harrison of Citka, AK, Norman Harrison of Eastman, SC, Billy Ray Harrison of Pickens, SC, Milton Harrison of Eastman, GA and A.C. Harrison of Bonaire, GA; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Fox and Rev. Joe Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. and at other times at his home. Memorials may be given to the Halifax Co. Vocational Foundation in care of Bill Moore, Halifax County School Board, P.O. Box 1849, Halifax, VA 24558. Elsie Janie Saunders Elsie Janie Saunders of Richmond died Friday, May 21 in Richmond at the age of 84. Mrs. Saunders was born in Halifax County. Her survivors include her daughter: Paula Crowe of Quinton, granddaughter, Ruth Tsang; great-grandchildren: Courtney and Zachary of Savannah, GA; sister: Sara Wade of Clover and devoted friend and caregiver: Dora Hornung. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the Clover Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Nelson Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond tonight from 5:30-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad. May 26, 1999 Dorothy Shearin Williams Dorothy Shearin Williams, 70, of Clarksville, widow of Robert Hunt Williams, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Triangle Hospice at the Meadowlands in Hillsborough, NC. Mrs. Williams was born in Vance County. She was a member of Clarksville Baptist Church and had worked at Russell Stover Candy Co. A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 25 in Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Chapel with Rev. H.V. Conner officiating. Entombment followed in Eternity Mausoleum. Surviving Mrs. Williams are her mother, Maggie Lee Bolton Shearin of Bullock, NC; two daughters, Brenda W. Dyer of South Boston and Marion W. Newby of Chesterfield; one brother, David Shearin of Chesterfield; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cephas Sanford Cephas Sanford, 52, of Buffalo Junction died Saturday, May 22 at his home. Mr. Sanford was born in Granville County, NC on July 26, 1946. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Lucinda P. Sanford; three daughters, Lisa Sanford, Cathy Sanford and Christine Sanford, all of Durham, NC; two sons, Cephas J. Sanford of Buffalo Junction and Cecil T. Sanford of Durham; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Matilda J. Richardson of Clarksville and Mary C. Yancey of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Sanford were held May 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, Buffalo Junction, with Rev. James W. Lester officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ronald Morris Perkins Ronald Morris Perkins of 1058 Boxwood Trail, Halifax died Sunday, May 23, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 60 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Perkins was born in Halifax County on February 2, 1939 the son of Oscar Morris Perkins and Opal Adams Perkins. He was a member of Emanuel Episcopal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda P. Adams of South Hill and Marcia P. Williams of Chase City; two sons, Ronald Ray Perkins and David Edward Perkins, both of Chase City; four sisters, Lois P. Crewdson of Lexington, Kathryn 'Kitty' P.Blair of Danville, Nera Lee P. Hunt of Mechanicsville and Ruth P. Adams of Halifax; one brother, James L. Medley of Halifax; and 12 grandchildren. Glennis Moore Greenwood Glennis Moore Greenwood of 611 Linden Place, South Boston died Sunday, May 23, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 73 years of age. Mrs. Greenwood was born in Kenbridge on September 20, 1925 the daughter of George Edward Moore and Blanche Abernathy Moore and was married to Gilmer Glenn Greenwood. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher for the Ruth Adult 4 Class, was a retired Home Economics teacher with the Halifax County school system, was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include one sister, Susie M. Cieszko of Havlock, NC and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Greenwood will be held today, May 26 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Bob Fox conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider First Baptist Church Elevator Fund, 815 N. Main St., South Boston, VA 24592, the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592 or a charity of your choice. Clarice Guthrie Lewis Clarice Guthrie Lewis of Woodcrest Apartments, South Boston died Monday, May 24, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Lewis was born in Halifax County on September 1, 1910 the daughter of Archer J. Guthrie and Lena Roark Guthrie and was married to Johnnie Lee Lewis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice L. and Fred Hauser of Lynchburg, Lois L. and Thomas Lowery of South Boston; one sister, Elaine G. Fisher of Nathalie; one brother, Neil T. Guthrie of Nathalie; five grandchildren, Scott Lowery and Rodney Lowery, both of Raleigh, NC, Fred Hauser and Ed Hauser, both of Lynchburg and Susan Hauser Sitton of Goode; one great-granddaughter, Logan Lyn Sitton of Goode. Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis will be today, May 26 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Republican Grove with Revs. Shelton Miles and Jim Smith conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the building fund of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove, PO Box 175, Long Island, VA 24569. Nellie Throckmorton Slayton Nellie Throckmorton Slayton of Clover died Sunday, May 23, 1999 at Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Slayton was born August 17, 1910 in Halifax County the daughter of William Walker Throckmorton and Susie J. Nichols and was married to E.L. Slayton. She was a member of Clover Baptist Church, and was a retired bookkeeper with Slayton Electric & Plumbing. A funeral will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel today, May 26 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tom Walker officiating. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Survivors of Mrs. Slayton include one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Jamie Campbell of Richmond; one grandson, Isaac Ward of Richmond; two sisters, Christine Osborne of Saxe and Erma Perkins of Newport News; and a family friend, Katherine McCargo of Scottsburg. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 28, 1999 Richard Hendren Richard Hendren of South Boston died Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at Halifax Region Hospital at the age of 79. Mr. Hendren was born in Halifax County on October 15, 1919 the son of Lorenzo and Bertha Stokes and was married to Queen Dunkley Hendren. Survivors include his wife; six sons, Samuel and John Thomas of Whitevill, NC, Richard Jr., Robert, James and Jessie Hendren, all of South Boston; two daughters, Alberta Green of Danville and Evelyn Faulkner of South Boston; three daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; one sister, Nannie Wyatt of South Boston; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Hendren will be held Saturday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. James Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Kent, Ballou and Crowder Funeral Service chapel from 7 until 8:00 this evening, May 28. Lawrence Lee Breedlove Sr. Lawrence Lee Breedlove Sr. of New York, NY, formerly of Halifax County, died Saturday, May 22, 1999 at Beth Israel Medical Center at the age of 69. Mr. Breedlove was born in Halifax County on June 2, 1929 the son of Myers Breedlove and Julia Anderson Breedlove and was married to Elizabeth Crews Breedlove. He was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist and was also a Korean War Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Vivian B. Williams of New York and Lisa B. Traynham of Durham, NC; one son, Lawrence Lee Breedlove Jr. of New York; four grandchildren; two foster sisters, Addie Borns of Linden, NJ and Geraldine Fowler of Washington, DC; his mother-in-law, Sarah Hooks of Philadelphia, PA; four sisters-in-law, Marie Breedlove of Nathalie, Catherine Traynham of Philadelphia, Ada Traynham of Alexandria and Susan Brown of Detroit, MI. Funeral services for Mr. Breedlove will be held Saturday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Crystal Hill Baptist Church with Elder Roger Logan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Marie Breedlove, 1217 Lower Liberty Rd., Nathalie. Willie Kaiser Terry Sr. Willie Kaiser Terry Sr. of 2401 North Main Street, South Boston died Saturday, May 22, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 82 years of age. Mr. Terry was born in Pittsylvania County on February 7, 1917 the son of Grant Terry and Edmonia Stephens Terry and was married to Mary Lillian Hawkins Terry. He was a member of Union Grove CME Church. Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Mae Holmes and Elizabeth Ann Delaney, both of New York; three sons, Ralph Edward Terry of The Bronx, NY, Willie Terry Jr. of South Boston and Harry Lee Ferrell Terry of Richmond; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a devoted niece, Adel M. Trentz of the home. Funeral services for Mr. Terry will be held Saturday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul CME Church with Rev. Samuel Terry officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove CME Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. James McKinley Jones James McKinley Jones of Danville, formerly of Ragland Street, South Boston, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 67. Mr. Jones was born in Halifax County on June 17, 1931 the son of Coy Jones and Emma Johnson Jones. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ferry Street, and was a Army World War II Veteran. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Allen of Baltimore, MD, Lucretia Green of Danville and Marion Jones of South Boston; and one brother, William Jones of Baltimore, MD. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held Sunday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 2008 College Street, South Boston. May 31, 1999 Teresa Hess Peregoy Teresa Hess Peregoy, age 26, of Red Oak died Wednesday, May 26, 1999. Survivors include her husband, Beverly Peregoy Sr.; one son, Beverly Peregoy Jr.; one sister and brother-in-law, Kristina and David Covington; mother, Carol Arrington, all of South Boston; father, Eddie Hess of Vernon Hill; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Hess of Crystal Hill and Cleo Heath of South Boston; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Peregoy of Red Oak; brother-in-law, Thomas Peregoy and wife Carol of Red Oak; nephews, D.J. Covington and Bradley Peregoy. Funeral services for Mrs. Peregoy were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 28 at Wood Funeral Chapel in Chase City with Rev. Bill McEntire and Dr. John Fariss officiating. Burial was in Public Fork Christian Church Cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American Diabetes Foundation. Janice Boyd Moderelli Janice Boyd Moderelli of 1186 Salishan Drive, Halifax died Friday, May 28, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 59 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Moderelli was born September 24, 1939 in Halifax County the daughter of Harvey Bruce Boyd and Lottie Hite Boyd and was married to James A. 'Jim' Moderelli. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and past chairman of Halifax County Salvation Army, and was retired Fraud Investigator with the Department of Social Services of Halifax County. Funeral services will be held today, May 31 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Randolph Hite officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors of Mrs. Moderelli include her husband; her mother of South Boston; one daughter, Sherry P. Martin of South Boston; one son, John L. Puryear Jr. of New Bern, NC; three brothers; Marshall Bruce Boyd of Kingsland, GA, Ray Carson Boyd of Halifax and Horace S. Boyd of New Rochelle, NY; and four grandchildren, Amanda L. Martin, Erin L. Martin, John L. Puryear III, and Christopher W. Martin. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Martin. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Halifax County Cancer Association or Halifax County Salvation Army. Harold Hagood Adams Harold Hagood Adams of 510 Cheverly Drive, South Boston died Saturday, May 29, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Adams was born in Charlotte County on June 9, 1938 the son of Chesley Albert Adams and Pearl Newcomb Adams and was married to Betty C. Adams. Survivors include his wife; one son, Roger H. Adams of Emporia; three step-children, Leon Stanley and Christopher Powell, both of Nathalie and Annette Watts of Roxboro, NC; four sisters, Charlotte Thompson of Fort Mitchell, Hazel Fitz of Wylliesburg, Shirley Scott of Drakes Branch and Mildred Mangum of South Boston; He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Chesley Adams Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Adams will be held Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Barwick conducting the service. Burial will follow in Childrey Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening, May 31 from 7 until 8:30 at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Halifax County Cancer Association. Joe Lee Meadows Joe Lee Meadows of 4148 East Hyco Road, South Boston died Sunday, May 30, 1999 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was 83 years of age. Mr. Meadows was born December 31, 1915 in Halifax County the son of Watkins Meadows and Eliza T. Conner Meadows and was married to Elize Lowery Meadows. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and was a retired employee of Westinghouse. A funeral will be held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Wednesday, June 2 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Meadows is survived by his wife; one son and daughter-in-law, Watkins and Jodi Griffith Meadows of South Boston; four sisters, Mary M. Johnson of VA Beach, Janie M. Propst of Baltimore, MD, Bessie M. Dawson of South Boston and Mildred M. Collie of Cape Cod, MD; one brother, Louis Meadows of Cape Cod. He was preceded in death by one brother, H.E. Meadows. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home Tuesday night from 7 until 8:00, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund. Lemuel Darr Shealy Lemuel Darr Shealy of Marion, SC died Saturday, May 29, 1999 at Medical University in Charleston, SC. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Shealy was born in Camilla, GA on March 30, 1934 the son of Lemuel Darr Shealy Sr. and Ethel Shealy and was married to Emily T. Shealy. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, was involved in the choir, chairman of the Administrative Board and Council on Ministries, was a lay leader, helped to get the local YMCA established, served as United Way Chairman and Industrial Chairman, and was involved in Dixie Youth Baseball for many years. He also was a past member of the Jaycees and Lions Club President, was a 100 plus gallon blood donor at the American Red Cross and worked with JP Stevens in South Boston for 24 years, Georgia Pacific for eight years and retired after six years at Russell Stover in Marion, SC. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Abby S. Guy of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two sons, Mike Shealy of Waynesboro and Frank Shealy of South Boston; one sister, Peggy Tesh of Summerfield, NC and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Shealy will be held Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church in South Boston with Rev. George Gravitt conducting the service. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening, May 31 from 7 until 8:30. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider South Boston/Halifax County YMCA, and the Halifax County Rescue Squad. Sandy Bowen Harris Austin Bowen Harris Sandy Bowen Harris, 29 and Austin Bowen Harris, two, of High Point, NC, formerly of Buffalo Junction, died Friday, May 28, 1999 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Halifax County. Mrs. Harris was employed by La-France Day Spa where she was a cosmetologist. She was a graduate of Centerville Christian School in South Boston and a graduate of Guilford Tech. Community College with a degree in Cosmetology. She was also a member of the Moms Club in High Point. She and Austin both attended Union Cross Baptist Church in Kernersville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Rev. Ralph Neal will officiate. Burial will follow. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, Craig Harris of the home; parents, Sanford and Shirley Sadler Bowen of Buffalo Junction; brothers, Sean Bowen of Clover and Matthew Bowen of Buffalo Junction; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ada Sadler Newton of Halifax. In addition to his father, Craig Harris, and maternal grandparents, Austin is survived by a paternal grandmother, Doris Harris of Danville. Mother and son were both preceded in death by grandparents, Frank Sadler Sr., Ellis and Alma Bowen, and Frank Harris. The family will receive friends this evening, May 31 from 7 until 9:00 at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home Chapel.