Halifax County, VA - Obituaries: The Gazette-Virginian - May 2000 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 1, 2000 Patricia Fitzgerald Patricia Fitzgerald, 44, of Pittsylvania Co., died Thursday, April 27, 2000. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born in Pittsylvania Co. on May 12, 1955, the daughter of Webster Dixon and Margaret Dixon Daniel. She was married to Curtis Fitzgerald. Her survivors include her husband; two sons: Stacie of Maryland and Webster of Halifax; daughter: Kim of Halifax; four grandchildren; step-father and mother, John and Margaret Daniel of Halifax; two sisters: Marilyn Gordon of Maryland and Angie Scott of South Boston; five brothers: Oliver Dixon of Washington, D.C., Starline, Willie and Kelvin Dixon of Maryland and John Daniel of Richmond. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church, Vernon Hill with the Rev. Otis Dillard officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 4077 Mountain Road, Halifax. Mary Woody Williams Mary Woody Williams, 92, of South Boston died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in South Boston. Mrs. Williams was born in Halifax County on June 10, 1907. Her survivors include her daughter: Virginia Williams of South Boston and a sister-in-law: Louberta Woody of Norfolk. A funeral service was held Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at Williams Temple CME Church, South Boston with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. George Brown officiated. ck Chapel Holiness Church with the Rev. Joseph Dixon officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Virginia Wilkins Oliver Virginia Wilkins Oliver, 98, of 1211 Flint Rock Road, Turbeville, died April 28, 2000 at Roman Eagle Nursing Home. Mrs. Oliver was born in Halifax County on October 23, 1901, the daughter of Addison E. Wilkins and Lee Virginia Foster Oliver. She was a married to James Edward Oliver and was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. Her survivors include a daughter: Virginia Lee (Ginny) and Wayne (Pete) McCraw of Lynchburg; two sons: James Edward and Nan S. Oliver III of Turbeville and Addison Wilkins Oliver; two grandchildren: Lee Leavitt and Kevin Leavitt and a great-grandchild: Miles Leavitt. A funeral service was held today, May 1 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Elbert Williamson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider the Turbeville Volunteer Fire Department or a church of your choice. Randolph Carson Andrews Randolph Carson "Randy" Andrews, 53, of Rt. 29, Blairs, died April 29, 2000 at Danville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Andrews was born in Pittsylvania County on May 13, 1946, the son of Charlie Donald and Mary East Andrews. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. His survivors include three sons: Donald Andrews of Danville, Tony Andrews of Pelham, NC and William King of Danville; daughter: Lisa Glore of Cornelia; devoted friend: Patricia Frances of Blairs; three brothers: J.T. of Greensboro, NC, Wayne of Halifax, Ralph of Blairs; four sisters: Joan Crowder of Halifax, Raye Henderson of Veron Hill, Peggy Walker and Ruby Betterton of South Boston; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ollis and sister, Alease Stephens. A funeral service will be held today, May 1 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs conducting the service. Burial will be held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church cemetery. Douglas Everette Williams Douglas Everette Williams of South Boston died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. Mr. Williams was the son of Odessa and Issac Williams Sr. and was married to Katie Hunter Williams. His survivors include his wife; three daughters: Princetta, Etang and Tashi, all of South Boston; mother of Lumberton, NC; two sisters: Jennifer Williams and Constance Campbell of Lumberton; two brothers: Isaac Williams Jr. of Lumberton and Roderick Williams of Philadelphia, PA and mother-in-law: Bettye Hunter of Nathalie. A funeral service was held Saturday, April 29 at the St. Paschal Catholic Church in South Boston with interment in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. May 3, 2000 Patricia Ann Topps Patricia Ann Topps, age 37, of 113 Elam Street, Halifax, died May 1, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Topps was born in Halifax County on March 16, 1963, the daughter of David Aubrey Venable Sr. and Lillie Mae Topps Venable. She was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church and was employed by Halifax Regional Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Tempriss Mona Green of Halifax; one son, Tevin Rashaun Smith of Halifax; two sisters, Sharon Venable and Tracey Venable of Halifax; three brothers, David Venable Jr. of South Boston, Carl Venable and Quincey Venable, both of Halifax. Funeral services for Mrs. Topps will be held May 6 at 2 p.m. at New Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel from 7:00 until 8:00 and other times at the home of the deceased. Sadie Morris Chambers Sadie Morris Chambers, age 95, of Timberlake, N.C., died May 1, 2000, at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Chambers was born in Halifax County the daughter of Reuben and Delanie Clayton Morris and was married to Sterling F. Chambers. She was a member of Surl Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; six sons, Alvis Chambers and Fredrick Chambers, both of Timberlake, Elmer Chambers and Obie Chambers, both of Reidsville, N.C., Thurman Chambers of Phoenix, Ariz. and Otha Chambers of Eden, N.C.; one daughter, Joyce C. Gentry of Timberlake; three half-sisters, Sarah Conner of South Boston, Irene Elliott of Scottsburg and Gertrude Erquitt of Atlanta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. May 4 at Surl Primitive Baptist Church by the Elder David Minter. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening, May 3 from 7:00 until 8:30, at Brooks & White Funeral Home in Roxboro, N.C. May 5, 2000 Carrie Mae Woodall Kell Carrie Mae Woodall Kell, age 85, of Chase City died May 3, 2000. She was the widow of Thornton Kell Jr. and is survived by her daughters, Florence Isabell Martin of Halifax, Dorothy K. Howerton of South Boston and Audrey K. Queensberry of Chase City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 5 at Wood Funeral Chapel in Chase City with the Rev. Ray Bucklew officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Halifax County. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Chase City Rescue Squad, PO Box 81, Chase City 23924. Gertrude Ella Decator Mallard Gertrude Ella Decator Mallard, age 79, of 1025 Mallard Lane, South Boston, died April 30, 2000, at the Stafford Health Center in Danville. Mrs. Mallard was born in Philadelphia, Penn. on October 30, 1920, the daughter of Willard Decator and Gertrude Decator and was married to Rev. Robert Mallard. She was a member of Union Grove CME Church. Survivors include devoted cousins, Catherine Stephens and William Stephens, both of Halifax, Harold Tucker of Washington, D.C. and Johnnie Tucker of New York, N.Y. Funeral services for Mrs. Mallard will be held May 6 at 11 a.m. at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove CME Church Cemetery. Donald Jeffreys Donald Jeffreys, age 52, of 1403 Penick Avenue, South Boston, died May 2, 2000, at his home. Mr. Jeffreys was born in Mecklenburg County on January 23, 1948, the son of Alex Tucker and Mary Alice Jeffreys Sallie and was married to Helen Morton Jeffreys. He was a member of Greater Mayfield Apostolic Church and was a Vietnam Marine Veteran. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Patricia Wilson and Sharon Jeffreys, both of Richmond, April Jeffreys and Shakiyla Jeffreys, both of South Boston; one son, Donald Lee Jeffreys of South Boston; two grandchildren, Shakiyra Jeffreys and Delquan Torian; three sisters, Sharon Sallie, Viola Sallie and Delores Sallie, all of Bridgeport, Conn.; two brothers, William Jeffreys and Kevin Sallie, both of Bridgeport. Funeral services for Mr. Jeffreys will be held May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Greater Mayfield Apostolic Church with the Elder Bernard Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. John Gary Jr. John Gary Jr., age 64, of 3184 Meadville Road, Halifax, died May 2, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Gary was born in Brooklyn N.Y. on June 1, 1935. Survivors include his wife, Mary Gary of Halifax; two sisters, Deloris Slaughter and Mary Covington, both of Long Island, N.Y.; four brothers, Julius Gary of Milwaukee, Wisc., Herman Gary, Stanley Gary and Malcolm Gary, all of Brooklyn. Funeral services for Mr. Gary will be held May 6 at 3 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Nathalie with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Willie Yancey will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home. Lucille Anderson Martin Lucille Anderson Martin, age 78, of 5177 Volens Road, Nathalie, died May 3, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Martin was born in Halifax County on December 26, 1921, the daughter of Henry Anderson and Lillie Crews Anderson and was married to Herbert Johnson Martin. She was a member of Childrey Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, H. Kenneth Martin and wife, Shirley of Halifax and Gerald B. Martin and wife, Barbara of Brookneal; one daughter, June M. Owen and husband, Walter of Gaylord, Mich.; two sisters, Inez (Tootie) Newbill of South Boston and Helen Owen of Clover; two brothers, Edgar Anderson of Lynchburg and Glen Anderson of Clover; six grandchildren, Susan Lovalvo, Janet Owen, Melanie Perkins, Heidi Singleton, Teah Bayless and Keith Martin; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie Lovalvo, Ross Singleton, Joshua Gentry and Willow Perkins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest and Oakley Anderson and one sister, Nora Lee Francisco. Funeral services for Mrs. Martin will be held May 6 at 2 p.m. at Childrey Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Barwick conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening, May 5 from 7:00 until 8:30 and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Cancer Society, PO Box 875, South Boston 24592 or the Hospice Support Care of Southside Virginia, PO Box 1355, Halifax 24558. May 8, 2000 Otis Clifton Vaughan Sr. Otis Clifton Vaughan, Sr. of 406 Oak Lne, South Boston, died May 5, 2000 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County on May 11, 1916 and was 63 years old. [sic] He was the son of Herbert Watkins Vaughan and Susie Wilbourn Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Vaughan is survived by: one son, Otis C. Vaughan, Jr., of South Boston; one daughter: Vickie Lynn Vaughan, of Alton; three sisters: Emma V. Bass, of Liberty, NC; Barbara V. Conner, of SOuth Boston; Jane V. Hammack, of Altavista; one brother: Thomas Vaughan, of Alton; one sister-in-law: Elfrieda Vaughan, of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Vaughan were held Sunday, May 7 at 2:0 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs conducting the service. Burial took place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Edgar Marvin Wilbourne Jr. Edgar Marvin Wilbourne, Jr. of 3182 Cherry Hill Church Road, South Boston, died May 5, 2000 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County on December 18, 1929 and was 70 years old. He was the son of Edgar Marvin Wilbourne, Sr. and Hassie Talley Wilbourne. He was a member Cherry Hill United Methodist Church and the Hyco Road Hunting Club. Mr. Wilbourne is survived by: his mother, Hassie Talley Wilbourne, of South Boston; two brothers: Raymond Wilbourne, and his wife, Faye, of South Boston; Dennis Wilbourne, and his wife, Lynn, of Semora, NC; two sisters: Mildred Gurley, of South Boston and Brenda Webster, of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Wilbourne were held Sunday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Lewis conducting the service. Burial took place in the Wilbourne Family cemetery. Mary Sue McGregory Watkins Mrs. Mary Sue McGregory Watkins of South Boston and, formerly of Danville died May 5, 2000 at The Woodview. She was born in Pittsylvania County, on October 7, 1909 and as 90 years old. She was the daughter of Charlie McGregory and Lillie Blanche Crowder McGregory and was married to Charlie Bays Watkins. Mrs. Watkins is survived by: one daughter, Pauline W. Roberts, of South Boston; three sons: Charlie Bays Watkins Jr., of Jacksonville, FL; Bobby Watkins, of Ringgold; Clarance W. Watkins, of Dallas, TX; four sisters: Louise Hayden, of Eden, NC; Onie Knowles, of Danville; Mattie Belton, of Danville; Pearl Adams, of Danville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Watkins will be held today (Monday, May 8) at Danville Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jack Stewart conducting the service. Fleda Tucker Pugh Fleda Tucker Pugh, 91, of Golden Leaf Road, Nathalie, died Friday, May 5, 2000 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eugene LaPrade Pugh. Mrs. Pugh was born in Halifax County, June 11, 1908, daughter of the late Cowen Jackson Tucker and Hattie Moon Tucker. She was a member of Straightstone Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons: Ellie E. Pugh, of Bedford; Lawrence J. Pugh, of Long Island; two daughters: Joan P. Moorefield, of Hurt; Nora P. Saunders, of Rustburg; one sister: Mamie T. Layne, of Long Island; four grandchildren: Connie Pugh, of Hurt, Michael Moorefield, of Hurt; Ricky Moorefield, of Hurt; Teresa S. Brooks of Lynchburg; five great-grandchildren: Daniel, Paige and Mason Moorefield, Amber and Amanda Brooks. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Kendall Moorefield; five brothers, three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today (Monday, May 8) at Straightstone Baptist Church by the Rev. James Manuel. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Lena Henderson Swanson Lena Henderson Swanson of 2815 North Main Street, Danville died May 5, 2000 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1912. She was the daughter of John James Henderson and Lucy Midkiff Henderson of Keeling and was married to W. Clarence Swanson. Mrs. Swanson of was member of North Main Baptist Church in Danville, a former member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church and Oak Grove Baptist Church in Keeling and was retired from Dan River Mills in 1975. Mrs. Swanson is survived by one son: William "W. C." Swanson, Jr. of Danville; nieces and nephews: Samuel Madison Henderson of Halifax County; June Henderson Ford, of Danville; Wesley Kyle Henderson, of Richmond; Glynn Henderson Powell, of Kill Devils Hill, NC; predeceased niece: Hazel Hodnett Scott, of Chatham; sister-in-Law: Christine S. Henderson , formerly of Keeling; sister-in-law: Alicia B. Henderson, of Kill Devils Hill, NC; last survivor of nine brothers and sisters: Woodye Hartwell Henderson of Keeling; Cullen Ray Henderson of Paces; Andrew Madison "Mac" Henderson of Keeling; Roy Pritchett Henderson, of Virginia Beach; Jasper "Jack" Conrad Henderson, of Richmond; Addie Henderson Williams Barker, Danville; Grace Henderson Lester, of Danville and Bessie Henderson Hodnett of Danville. Great nieces and nephews: Zachary Kyle Henderson She was also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home - North Main Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Eddie Davis, conducting the service with the burial in the Highland Burial Park. Margaret Talbott Walker Margaret Talbott Walker, 78, of 3026 Harmony Road, Alton, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Walker was born September 4, 1921 in Halifax County. She was the daughter of Otis M. Talbott, Sr. and Nannie Womack Talbott. Mrs. Walker was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church where she was Sunday School teacher of the primary class for many years and a member of the United Methodist Women. She also served as a volunteer for the Good Samaritan. Mrs. Walker is survived by a son, Edward O. Walker, Jr., and daughter-in-law Pat Walker, of Alton; a sister, Edith Wilkerson, of Winston-Salem, NC; one brother, Otis M. Talbott, Jr., of South Boston; a grandson, Paul A. Walker and wife, Jennie, of Alton; step-grandchild, Roger Tingen and Jay Tingen, of Roxboro, NC; step-great-grandchildren, Zachary Tingen and Cody Womack of Roxboro, NC. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Edward Owen Walker. Sr. Funeral services for Mrs. Walker will be held Tuesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Sullivan officiating. Burial will take place in the Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery, Alton. Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home tonight (Monday) from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm and other times at her home, 3026 Harmonry Road, Alton. The family request those wishing to give memorials, please consider Harmony United Methodist Church. May 10, 2000 Kevin Michael Thrower Kevin Michael Thrower, age 21, of 6124 East Hyco Road, South Boston, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Thrower was born in Greensboro, N.C. on August 1, 1978, the son of Jeff William Thrower and Donna Friddle Thrower. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and a student at Averett College. Survivors include his parents of South Boston; one brother, William Cody Thrower of South Boston; his paternal grandparents, Lois and Weldon Thrower of South Boston and his maternal grandmother, Alice Friddle of Greensboro. A funeral service will be held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church May 11 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening, May 10 from 7:00 until 8:30 at Brooks Funeral Home and other times at the home. Otis Clifton Vaughan Sr. Otis Clifton Vaughan Sr., age 63, of 406 Oak Lane, South Boston, died May 5, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Vaughan was born in Halifax County on May 11, 1936, the son of Herbert Watkins Vaughan and Susie Wilbourn Vaughan. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Otis C. Vaughan Jr. of South Boston; one daughter, Vickie Lynn Vaughan of Alton; three sisters, Emma V. Bass, of Liberty, NC, Barbara V. Conner of South Boston and Jane V. Hammack of Altavista; one brother, Thomas Vaughan of Alton; one sister-in-law, Elfrieda Vaughan of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Vaughan were held Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs conducting the service. Burial took place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Martha Arrington Gordon Martha Arrington Gordon, age 88, of 2208 East Hyco Road, South Boston, died May 8, 2000, at Boston Commons. Mrs. Gordon was born in Halifax County on July 8, 1911, the daughter of William T. Arrington and Tina Hailey Arrington and was first married to Joe L. Jenkins Sr. and later to Henry Stebbins Gordon, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a former member of the Jenkins-Gravitt Circle. She was also a former member of the Tuesday Woman's Club and was employed by Leggett as a seamstress. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church May 10 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert M. Fox Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Gordon are one son, Joe L. Jenkins Jr. of South Boston; one daughter, Ann J. Parker of Wilmington, N.C.; two granddaughters, Vicki L. Jenkins of Danville and Maria P. Costello of Durham, N.C.; two grandsons, William F. Parker of Pittsboro, N.C. and Joe "Joey" L. Jenkins III of South Boston. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider First Baptist Church Building Fund. Gloria Randall Wilborne Gloria Randall Wilborne, age 69, of Clover, died May 7, 2000, at The Woodview. Mrs. Wilborne was born in New York City, N.Y. on April 6, 1931. Survivors include two daughters, Denise Dance of South Boston and Debora Bates of Clover; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Delores Shun of Staton Island, N.Y. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilborne will be held May 11 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church in Clover with the Revs. Robert VanHook and James Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Charity Garrett, 1212 Garrett's Trail, Clover. Nellie H. Carter Nellie H. Carter, 73, of Buena Vista, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at Augusta Medical Center in Waynesboro. Mrs. Carter was born July 7, 1923, in Rockbridge County. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Beuna Vista and worked at the Southern Seminary College for many years. She was married to Woodrow W. Carter. Her survivors include her husband of South Boston; three brothers: Claude Henson, Ray Henson and Raymond Henson and two sisters: Eunice Humphries and Cecil Stenitte, all of Beuna Vista; daughter: Peggy Hutchens of Livingston, Texas and two granddaughters: Mitsy and Annette. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 11 from 7-8 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Beuna Vista. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home with burial at Buena Vista Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation. May 12, 2000 Kenneth Ray Perkins Kenneth Ray Perkins, 53, of Burkeville, died May 9, 2000. Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife, Judy Vaughan Perkins; one daughter, Kelley Perkins Millner of Spout Springs; his mother, Mary Cochran Perkins of Burkeville; and one brother, James L. "Jimmy" Perkins of South Boston. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Burkeville. Willie James Moorman Willie James Moorman, 91, of Crystal Hill, died May 7, 2000, at Piney Forest Health Care Center in Danville. Mr. Moorman was born in Halifax County on March 18, 1909. Survivors include two brothers, John Moorman and Linzie Moorman, both of Crystal Hill; and two sisters, Mary Holt of Crystal Hill and Velmous Cousins of Albany, N.Y. Funeral services for Mr. Moorman will be held May 13 at 11 a.m. at Sunflower Baptist Church in Nathalie with the Rev. Robert Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Linzie Moorman, 1049 Lennig Road, Nathalie. Duretha Jones Woody Duretha Jones Woody, 98, of 7078 River Road, South Boston, died May 7, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Woody was born in Halifax County on May 2, 1902. Survivors include five daughters, Rebecca Fabian, Virginia Lipscomb and Helen Terry, all of South Boston, Rosa Williams and Inez Miller of New York City, N.Y.; one son, Granville Woody Jr. of New York City; 36 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Woody will be held today, May 12 at 1 p.m. at Williams Temple CME Church in South Boston with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. George Brown will officiate. Joe William Crews Joe William Crews, 52, of Acorn Road, Nathalie, died May 10, 2000, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Mr. Crews was born in Halifax County on August 4, 1947, the son of Charlie Lee Crews and Irene Jennings Crews and was married to Kay Williams Crews. He was a member of Staunton River Baptist Church and a retired employee of Thomasville Industries and Tri-County Insulation. In addition to his wife, survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William Dale and Jamie Crews of Nathalie; one daughter, Crystal Gayle Crews of Lynchburg; one brother, Charlie E. (Gene) Crews of Nathalie; one sister, Becky C. Perkins of Nathalie; one grandchild, Alexandria Paige Crews; and his mother-in-law, Louise Mason Williams of Nathalie. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Giles T. Crews Sr. and Richard L. Crews Sr. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 12, at Staunton River Baptist Church by the Rev. Rodney Barwick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Thomas Andrew Melton Thomas Andrew Melton, 88, of 669 Olive Branch Road, Roxboro, N.C., died May 10, 2000, at UNC Hospital. Mr. Melton was born in Person County, N.C. the son of Samuel and Lula Humphries Melton and was married to Mattie Lee Lowery Melton. He was a retired merchant and farmer and a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, having served on various committees. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Cecil Melton and Lawrence Melton, both of Roxboro; one daughter, Hilda M. Wrenn of Durham, N.C.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Melton will be held today, May 12 at 2 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Roxboro, by the Rev. Victor Blackwell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Olive Branch Baptist Church, 7588 Dirgie Mine Road, Roxboro 27573. Nora V. Throckmorton Nora V. Throckmorton, 88, of 2057 Green Level Road, Scottsburg, died May 9, 2000, at The Woodview. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in Halifax County on June 7, 1911, the daughter of Greer Hewill Vaughan and Maude Langford Vaughan and was married to Walter Abraham Throckmorton. She was a member of Scottsburg Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held today, May 12, at 2 p.m. at Scottsburg Baptist Church with the Revs. H.V. Conner and Bob Richards conducting the service. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery at Scottsburg. Mrs. Throckmorton is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Eulalia T. and Clyde Thomas of Scottsburg, Rebecca T. and Alfred Whitt of Virgilina and Nora Lee T. and Alton Whitlow of Clover; one son and daughter-in-law, Henry Hewill and Virginia Throckmorton of Scottsburg; four sisters, Dorothy Martin of Mechanicsville, Margurie Ritt of Richmond, Mae Butler and Virginia Bracy, both of Scottsburg; three brothers, Andrew, George and Edd Vaughan, all of Scottsburg; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Glen Whitlow. Hattie Womack Terry Hattie Womack Terry, 61, of 2001 Sinai Road, South Boston, died May 7, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Terry was born in Halifax County on February 22, 1939. Survivors include her husband, Henry Terry; three daughters, Thalia Traynham, Avaris Terry and JaDaylyn Terry, all of South Boston; one son, Derwin Terry of Cusetta, Ga.; four grandchildren; two brothers, William Womack of Halifax and Oscar Womack of Nathalie. Funeral services for Mrs. Terry will be held May 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul CME Church in Halifax with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Moses Goldmon will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home. Samuel Durell Watts Sr. Samuel Durell Watts Sr., 89, of 3143 Grubby Road, Halifax, died May 11, 2000, at The Woodview. Mr. Watts was born in Halifax County on September 9, 1910, the son of Samuel Lee Watts and Maggie Roby Watts and was married to Frances Seamster Watts. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was also a retired farmer. Graveside services will be held May 13 at 11 a.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Nathalie with the Rev. Everette Hellmuth officiating. Surviving Mr. Watts are his wife; one son, Samuel Durell "Sam" Watts Jr. of Halifax; one sister, Sadie Cook of Newport News; one brother, Rev. C.H. Watts of Clover; one granddaughter, Twila Watts Wallace and one great-grandchild, Cedric Wallace. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home this evening, May 12, between 7:00 and 8:00 and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Providence Presbyterian Church. Thelma Mae Jennings Carr Thelma Mae Jennings Carr of Nathalie died May 9, 2000, in Durham, N.C. She was married to the late Beverly Thomas Carr. Survivors include five sons, James M. Sr., Charles E., George M., Hubert T. and Douglas S. Carr, all of Alexandria; four daughters, Rosa M. Tisdale, Margaret C. Boyd and LaVerne C. Taylor, all of Nathalie and Lucy Mae Carr of Alexandria; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Willie Mack Jennings of the home, Junior Jennings of Nathalie and Lewis Jennings of Woodbridge; four sisters, Angieline Boyd, Lowrien Jones and Elizabeth Palmer, all of Nathalie and Patty Carrington of Alexandria. Funeral services for Mrs. Carr will be held today, May 12 at 1 p.m. at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Nathalie with burial in the church cemetery. Henry Alvin Palmer Henry Alvin Palmer, 65, of The Bronx, N.Y., formerly of Halifax County, died May 8, 2000, at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in New York. Mr. Palmer was born in Halifax County on December 7, 1934, the son of Drewey Collins and Willie Mae Palmer and was married to Constance Coleman Palmer. He was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Denise Palmer of Hackensack, N.J.; two sons, Melvin Palmer and Alvin Palmer, both of The Bronx; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Etta Francis Hill of Clover and Evette Whitehead of The Bronx; one daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Palmer; and his future son-in-law, Damon Pullar of Hackensack. Funeral services for Mr. Palmer will be held May 13 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert H. VanHook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday following burial. May 15, 2000 Edith Wilkins Forlines Edith Wilkins Forlines, 85, of Twin Oaks Nursing Home, died May 11, 2000 at Twin Oaks. Mrs. Forlines was born in Halifax County on March 20, 1915, the daughter of Charlie B. Wilkins and Gracie Jones Wilkins and was married to Garland Edward Forlines. She was a member of Liberty United Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Elliott of Oxford, N.C., two sons, Stuart W. Forlines of South Boston and Sherwood D. Forlines of Scottsburg; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Forlines were held May 13 at 2 p.m. at Liberty United Church of Christ with the Revs. Dwight Moore and Tony Brooks officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. James David Tribble James David Tribble, 47, of Greensboro, N.C., died May 10, 2000, at Moses Cone Hospital. Funeral service was held May 13 at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Street Chapel with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Tribble was born in South Boston and has resided in Greensboro for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Carolina Quality Heating and Air Conditioning. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Craig Tribble and one son, James Craig Tribble, both of the home; also, his mother and step-father, Pauline and Allan Bettis; one brother, Sherman Tribble, all of Brown Summit, N.C.; one sister and her son, Faye Smith and Nicholas Tribble of Greensboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse James Tribble Jr. and one brother, Anthony Lee Tribble. Betty Elaine Steube Betty Elaine Steube, 49, of 1117 Watkins Avenue, South Boston, died May 10, 2000, at Danville Regional Hospital. Miss Steube was born in South Boston on May 15, 1950, the daughter of George Ernest Steube and Myrtle Saunders Steube. She was a member of McCanless Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include her parents of South Boston; two sisters, Mavis S. Phillips of South Boston and Joan S. Todd of Roanoke; two nieces, Christy P. Lloyd and Karen Phillips, both of South Boston; one nephew, Kacey C. Phillips of South Boston and one great nephew, Dillon Anderson of South Boston. Funeral services for Miss Steube were held May 13 at 3 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. William Setliff and Charles Wickman officiating. Burial took place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston or McCanless Memorial United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 300 Edmunds Street, South Boston. Carlton Warren Lee Carlton Warren Lee of 1311 College Street, South Boston died Saturday, May 13, 2000 at his residence at the age of 95. Mr. Lee was born in Martinsville September 29, 1904 and was married to the late Rosa Lovelace Lee. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Norfolk and Western Railroad. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ola Mae Forrest of Homestead, Pa.; and a devoted niece, Mrs. Melinda Burden of Halifax. Funeral services for Mr. Lee will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home with the Rev. Sandy Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Jeffress Funeral Home tonight from 7:00 until 8:00. May 17, 2000 Fitzhugh Herman Moser Fitzhugh Herman Moser, 71, of 1510 Watkins Avenue, South Boston, died May 14, 2000, at his home. Mr. Moser was born in Pittsylvania County on May 18, 1928, the son of Robert Franklin Moser and Illa Brown Moser and was married to June Barksdale Moser. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Sammie H. Moser of South Boston and Jackie L. Moser of Alton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard Moser of Java, Roland Moser and Roger Moser, both of Danville; and one sister, Ruby Perkins of Salem. Funeral services for Mr. Moser will be held today, May 17 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Albert Moser and Rudolph Jacobs conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider The Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston 24592. Mallie Alley Donovant Turner Mallie Alley Donovant Turner, 88, of Collinsville, died May 16, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Turner was born in Carroll County on August 25, 1911, the daughter of Mike Alley and Rosa Mae Swinney Alley and was first married to Harry Donovant and later to Steven Lewis Turner. Survivors include six daughters, Louise Purdy of Bassett, Pauline Carter of Eden, N.C., Mary Stevens of Nathalie, Lorraine Smith of Clover, Hazel Alexander of Richmond and Peggy Wright of Collinsville; one son, Paul J. (Pete) Turner of Ridgeway; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Uary Alley and one granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Clem. Funeral services for Mrs. Turner will be held May 18 at 2 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church of Martinsville with the Revs. Tim Whiteheart and Jimmy Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends this evening, May 17 from 7:00 until 9:00 at Collins Funeral Chapel in Bassett. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Hospice/MHMHC, PO Box 4788, Martinsville 24115. Irvin Weatherford Anderson Mrs. Irvin Weatherford Anderson, 81, of Danville, died May 15, 2000, at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Conerly bible class and financial secretary of the church for 27 years. Survivors include her husband, Hunter C. Anderson; three sons, Andrew James Anderson of Crozet, Robert Hunter Anderson of Vernon Hill and William Tucker Anderson of Roanoke; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew James Weatherford; her mother, Elizabeth Salome Pollard Weatherford and one sister, Elizabeth Weatherford Matthews. Mrs. Anderson was born in Halifax County on December 25, 1918. She was a 1938 graduate of Averett College and taught school four years in Halifax County. Funeral services will be held May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. R. Levi Stroud Jr. conducting the service. Burial will take place in the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery in Halifax County at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service Thursday from 1:00 until 1:30 p.m. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville 24541. May 19, 2000 Jennifer Johnson Jennifer Johnson, age 36, of South Boston, died May 12, 2000, from complications due to a double lung transplant operation. Miss Johnson is the daughter of Roger and Pam Johnson of Culver City, Calif. She was a former special education teacher at Cluster Springs and South of Dan Elementary Schools. Survivors include her parents; one brother, Keith Johnson of New York and one sister, Kirstin Johnson of Missouri. A memorial service for Miss Johnson will be held at Abundant Life Church, 526 North Main Street, South Boston on May 20 at 3 p.m. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Mary Ann Roberson Hankins Mary Ann Roberson Hankins, age 47, of Houston, Texas, died May 12, 2000, at the Methodist Hospital of Houston. Mrs. Hankins was born in Halifax County on November 4, 1952, the daughter of Ernest Roberson and Mary Edmonds Roberson and was married to Bernard Hankins. She was a member of the Ross St. Seventh Day Adventist Church of Danville. Survivors include her husband; one son, Keith and his wife, Renee; two granddaughters, Brianna and Kacie, all of Houston; her mother and stepfather, Mary and Charlie Tucker of Halifax; four brothers, Ernest Jr. of Halifax, Dexter of S.C., Calvin of Nashville, Tenn. and John of Washington, D.C. Funeral services for Mrs. Hankins will be held today, May 19 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church in South Boston. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Christine Walker Cole Christine Walker Cole, age 86, of 3053 Wolf Trap Road, South Boston, died May 16, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Cole was born in Patrick County on November 23, 1913, the daughter of Hammett Y. Walker and Hilda Hubbard Walker and was married to Henry Oscar Cole. A graveside service will be held today, May 19 at 2 p.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Ann Davidson will officiate. Survivors include one son, Toby Christopher Cole of Durham, N.C.; four sisters, Pearle W. Bobrowiecki of Fairhaven, Ma., Marcella W. Hayes of Solomons, Md., Nancy W. Williams of Miami Shores, Fla. and Hilda W. Williamson of Alton; two granddaughters, Whitney Cole of Pikeville, Ky and Christine Catherine Cole of Durham. She was preceded in death by one son, Henry Shandy Cole. Mary Lena Norman Satterfield Mary Lena Norman Satterfield, age 79, of 2103 Vaughan Street, South Boston, died May 16, 2000, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Satterfield was born in South Boston on November 6, 1920, the daughter of W.W. Norman and Lena Rye Norman and was married to James Edward Satterfield. She was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church, a member of the WMU and a member of the leadership committee of the Dan River Baptist WMU and worked with the Bread Ministry at Ash Avenue and was a volunteer for the Good Samaritan. A funeral service will be held at Ash Avenue Baptist Church today, May 19 at 7 p.m with the Rev. John Fariss officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Satterfield are three daughters, Harriett S. Lowery of Bailey, N.C., Mary Carol S. Crabtree of South Boston and Joan S. Schrock of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; two sons, Norman Satterfield of Bedford and Brad Satterfield of South Boston; five sisters, Gladys N. Cavanaugh, Virginia N. Patterson and Elizabeth N. Thaxton, all of South Boston, Sara N. Gibson of Pulaski and Nancy N. Henderson of Halifax; two brothers, Walter Norman of Waverly and Bruce Norman of South Boston; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Ash Avenue Baptist Church. Herman Tyrone Green Herman Tyrone Green, age 47, of 1623 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston died May 17, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Green was born in Halifax County on November 29, 1952, the son of Dorothy Williams Green and Henry Louis Green. He was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church and was an employee of Halifax County High School. Survivors include two daughters, Tonya Marie Green of South Boston and Tempress Green of Halifax; his mother of Clover; one son, Jawhaun Donie Cook of South Boston; one sister, Linda Lacks of Clover; two brothers, Larry Green and Leon Green, both of Clover; and a special friend, Gladys Stovall of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Green will be held May 20 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Wimbush officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Larry Green, 1156 Quill Town Road, Clover. Thomas Greene Thomas Greene, age 69, of 6219 Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie, died May 18, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Greene was born in Halifax County on June 2, 1930, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greene and was married to Catherine Cousins Greene. He was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church and was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Monica Greene Davis of Lynchburg; two sons, Clarence Canada of Clover and Vincent Thomas Greene of Nathalie; six grandchildren; three sisters, Martha Lee of Boston, Mass., Ruth Greene of Clover and Rachel Bailey; three brothers, Samuel Greene Sr. of Clover, James Greene of Conn. and John Green of Mass.; one son-in-law, Gary Davis; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Canada; and his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Greene will be held May 20 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert H. VanHook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. Robert Lipford Robert Lipford, age 77, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Halifax County, died in Nashville. Funeral services will be held today, May 19 in Nashville. Burial will follow the service. Mr. Lipford was the son of Charlie Franklin Lipford and Annie Smart Lipford. He was a member of Alton Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Annie Belle Franklin of South Boston and Emily Clifton of Raleigh, N.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, James (Jim) Lipford. James Robert Priest James Robert (Bob) Priest, age 79, of 1145 Scottsburg Road, Scottsburg, died May 18, 2000, at his home. Mr. Priest was born in Halifax County on October 10, 1920, the son of Edward Norvel Priest and Florence Loomis Priest and was married to Christine Snead Priest. He was a graduate of Scottsburg High School and Smithdeal Massey Business College, a Veteran of WWII, Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp, was in the Alabama National Guard, a Veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army, a company commander with the Corp of Engineers and was awarded the Bronze Star. Mr. Priest was a member of Scottsburg Baptist Church, where he was a trustee, deacon and Sunday School teacher and was a charter member of Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department. He was a retired tobacco buyer for Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company. Funeral services will be held May 20 at 2 p .m. at Scottsburg Baptist Church with the Revs. Bob Richards and Michael Phillips conducting the service. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Scottsburg. Survivors of Mr. Priest include his wife of the home; one son, Dr. James H. Priest of Vernon Hill; one sister, Elizabeth Priest Newbill of South Boston; and three grandsons, Berkley Priest of New York City, Regan Priest of Fredericksburg and Michael Priest of Vernon Hill. The family will receive friends this evening, May 19 at Powell Funeral Home from 7:00 until 9:00, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Scottsburg Baptist Church or Oakland Cemetery Fund. May 22, 2000 Kathryn Vernon Amis Kathryn Vernon Amis, age 75, of 1017 Bethel Road, Halifax, died May 18, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born in South Boston on July 3, 1924, the daughter of Rufus Edward Amis and Sadie Ivey Garrett Amis. Ms. Amis has no immediate survivors. Mary Lovelace Holt Mary Lovelace Holt, age 78, of 3046 Cowford Road, Halifax, died May 19, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Holt was born in Halifax County on May 1, 1922, the daughter of Daniel L. Lovelace and Alice Reeves Lovelace. She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Margaret L. Costner of Greensboro, N.C. Anne L. Newton of Richmond and Barbara L. Saunders of Halifax; and one brother, Daniel L. (Pete) Lovelace of Halifax. Graveside services for Mrs. Holt were held May 21 at 4 p.m. at Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Brewer conducted the service. James H. Hastings Sr. James H. Hastings Sr. (Jim), age 70, died May 18, 2000. He was born in Halifax County and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Midlothian. Survivors of Mr. Hastings include his wife, Evelyn Weatherford Hastings; one son and daughter-in-law, James H. Hastings Jr. and Pepi of Rockville, Md.; two daughters and sons-in-law, K. Layne H. Brown and Bill and June H.H. Lassiter and Roger; eight grandchildren, Sonia O., James H., Diana O. and Veronica E. O. Hastings and Matthew B. and Emily K. Brown and James S. and Clay H. Lassiter; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katherine H. Baggott of Calif. and Cleo H. Davis of Ark.; two brothers, Oscar S. Hastings and John Thomas Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister, Bernard H. Hastings and Inez H. Jacobs. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, May 22 at Providence United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held May 23 at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery in Halifax County. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Parkinson Foundation. May 24, 2000 Alice Kevorkian Hall Alice Kevorkian Hall, age 72, of 2001 Cowford Road, Halifax, died May 21, 2000, at Duke University Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was born in Cambridge, Mass. on January 14, 1928, the daughter of Michael Kevorkian and Natasha Kevorkian and was married to Julian Palmer Hall. She was a member of St. Paschal's Catholic Church, the Halifax Woman's Club and the Halifax Garden Club. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Christine Hall-Sizemore and husband Dick Hall-Sizemore of Richmond and Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hall of Nags Head, N.C.; one granddaughter, Dr. Alice Hall-Sizemore of Charlottesville; one brother, Michael Kevorkian of Paris, France; and one brother-in-law, John Hall of St. Augustine, Fla. A funeral mass for Mrs. Hall was held May 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Father Mathias Newell and Father Jim Fosnot conducting the service. Burial was in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider a charity of choice. Edna Booker Hall Carter Edna Booker Hall Carter, age 88, of 2228 Howard P. Anderson Road, Halifax, died May 22, 2000, at The Woodview. Mrs. Carter was born in Halifax on January 27, 1912, the daughter of William Bailey Hall and Betty Olds Hall and was married to Gilbert Thomas Carter. She was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held today, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Welch conducting the service. Burial will take place in Winns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Carter are two daughters, Barbara C. Helms and husband, John of Villa Rica, Ga. and Cindy C. Johnson and fiance, Raymond Langford of Clarksville; three sons, Jerry T. Carter and wife, Gail and Leo B. Carter and wife, Marjorie, all of Church Road and William L. Carter of Halifax; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Patsy Lloyd Fund at Winns Creek Baptist Church. Margaret Lynne Owen Margaret Lynne Owen, age 55, of Richmond, died May 22, 2000, at Ginter Hall West in Richmond. Miss Owen was born in Halifax County on October 30, 1944, the daughter of William Leonard Owen and Margaret Louise Carter Owen. She was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Kay Owen Pugh and her husband, Rolland Pugh of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one niece and nephew, Kelly Pugh and Craig Clement, both of Winston-Salem. Funeral services for Miss Owen will be held May 25 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Averette Witcher conducting the service. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening, May 24 from 7:00 until 8:30. Elnora Shorts Vass Elnora Shorts Vass, age 77, of 1403 Hicks Street, South Boston, died May 21 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Vass was born in Halifax County on August 24, 1922, the daughter of Martin T. Shorts and Sallie Marable Shorts and was married to Ernest Alexander Bass. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Copeland of Philadelphia, Pa. and Lauretta Vass of South Boston; one son, Ernest Vass of South Boston; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosa E. Gee of South Boston and Mary Frances Shorts of Yeadon, Pa.; and one brother, James N. Shorts of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services for Mrs. Vass will be held May 25 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James M. Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Lauretta Vass, 1121 Park Lane, South Boston and also at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vass, 113 Meadow Drive, South Boston. May 26, 2000 Nurse Dies In 501 Crash A 42-year-old Nathalie woman and mother of two teenage sons, who worked as a nurse for Prompt Medical Inc. in South Boston, died Wednesday morning following a three-car crash north of Brookneal on U.S. Highway 501. Kathy Boyd Logan, of 3069 Acorn Road, was pronounced dead at Lynchburg General Hospital at 9:15 a.m. Two-year-old Jada Davis, a passenger in the Logan vehicle, remained hospitalized yesterday in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia Medical Center. The child's father said that she had been admitted into a private room in the pediatrics section and was talking and responding positively to medical personnel and family members. Relatives said that Logan and her niece were traveling to Lynchburg to obtain service on her son's vehicle. State Trooper T.D. Kanode reported that Logan's 1998 Toyota crossed the center line of the two-lane road and struck head on a 1995 pickup truck being driven by Sandra Collier. The Collier vehicle then spun into a 1989 model car operated by Valerie Patterson. Collier escaped injury while Patterson, 35, and passengers Britney Martin and Gregory Patterson, both 14, were all treated and released. According to reports, everyone involved in the accident wore seat belts except Logan. The accident took place around 7:30 a.m. in Campbell County. The deceased had worked for almost two years at Prompt Medical and was a licensed practical nurse. Additionally, she was a certified nursing instructor, and provided services to several area nursing homes including The Woodview. Services for Mrs. Logan will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Nathalie, with the Rev. Sylvester Crawley officiating. She will be buried in the New Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Anthony and Lamont Logan of the home; her mother, Mrs. Angieline Boyd of Nathalie; five sisters, Bessie Johnson of Shereville, Indiana, Gloris Miller of Long Island, Dorothy Davis and Tracey Boyd of Nathalie and Loretta Boyd of South Boston; three brothers, Claude and Gary Boyd of Nathalie and Larry Boyd of Naruna. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Angieline Boyd, 1060 Piney Ridge Rd., Nathalie. Margie Harris Lewis Margie Harris Lewis, age 50, of Roxboro, N.C., died May 23, 2000, at Durham Regional Hospital. Mrs. Lewis was born in Halifax County the daughter of Ed and Mary Walker Harris and was married to Elmer Lewis. She was a member of the Church of God and a former employee of Crown Craft, Inc. Survivors include her husband; her parents; and one sister, Frances H. Oakley, all of Roxboro. The funeral service for Mrs. Lewis will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 26 at the Church of God with the Revs. J. Harold Palmer and Herbert Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Theresa Baptist Church Cemetery. Richard Hagood Heath Richard Hagood Heath, age 85, of 761 Magnolia Drive, South Boston, died May 24, 2000, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Heath was born in Halifax County on May 18, 1915, the son of Charlie Winford Heath and Elizabeth Lacy Heath and was married to Sarah Nichols Heath. He was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church and French Lodge #270. Survivors include one daughter, Billie Jean Baylous of Halifax; two sisters, Geraldine Clark of Halifax and Louise Hall of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Steven Heath of St. Petersburg; two granddaughters, Stephanie Baylous Talley of Alton and Penny Baylous Hudson of Clover; and one great-grandchild, Megan Nicole Talley of Alton. Funeral services for Mr. Heath will be held today, May 26 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Welch officiating. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery, Scottsburg with Masonic Rites. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston 24592. Betty Overbey Kirk Betty Overbey Kirk, age 47, of Richmond, died May 24, 2000. Mrs. Kirk was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ruby Overbey and married to Roger L. Kirk. She was an administrative assistant for the Richmond District United Methodist Church and a member and charter president of the Virginia Chapter of PAUMCS. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Tina M. Kirk of Richmond; one brother, George Ryland Overbey of Buffalo Junction; two sisters, Janet Overbey Powell of Nelson and Kathy Overbey Dawson of Richmond. A memorial service will beheld today, May 26 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Trinity United Methodist Church Mission Fund or the McClure Scholarship Fund. Howard Thomas Lloyd Howard "Sonny" "Gus" Thomas Lloyd, 59, of 425 Roanoke Creek Road, Saxe, died Thursday, May 25, 2000 at his home. Mr. Lloyd was born February 7, 1941 in Halifax County to James and Hennie Brown Lloyd. He was married to Shirley Lloyd and was an Army veteran. His survivors include his wife; two sons: Chris Lloyd of Nathalie, Thomas Yates of South Boston; two daughters: Sheena Lloyd of Saxe and Susan Chappell of Wylliesburg; three brothers: James and Allen Lloyd of South Boston, Joe Lloyd of Scottsburg; three sisters: Hazel Barker of Alton, Helen Barksdale of Halifax, Gracie Wilson of Asheboro, N.C. and four grandchildren. He is predeceased by a brother: Franklin B. Lloyd and his parents. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. in the Scott Family Cemetery, Charlotte County with the Rev. Richard Welch officiating. Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. and at other times at the home. May 29, 2000 Willie Glasscock Griffin Willie Glasscock Griffin, 94, of Buffalo Junction, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at the Woodview Nursing Home. Mrs. Griffin was born September 2, 1905, the daughter of James Bailey and Emma Mills Glasscock. She was married to the late Taylor Floyd Griffin. Her survivors include three daughters: Glenna Nunn of Clarksville, Helen Blanks and Jean Daniel of Buffalo Junction; son: Raymond Griffin; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter: Nell G. Savarese. A funeral service was held Friday, May 26 at the Buffalo Baptist Church with interment in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Rev. Rodney Baker and Rev. John Bohannon officiated. Ruby Austin Holdren Ruby Austin Holdren, 77, died Thursday, May 25, 2000 in Richmond. Mrs. Holdren was born in Halifax County, the daughter of Jim H. and Nannie M. Austin of Clover and was married to the late Robert W. Holdren. Her survivors include three sons: Robert Jr. of Omaha, Neb., Stuart and Sidney of Richmond; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers: J.R. "Pete" Austin of Shelbyville, Tenn. and Ralph Austin of Clover; two sisters: Sandra Edwards of Richmond and Barbara Ann Jones of Red Oak. She was preceded in death by two brothers: H.A. "Dude" Austin and A.I. "Sonny" Austin. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Forest View Rescue Squad, 8008 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235. Mary Alice Martin Dean Mary Alice Martin Dean, 86, of 307 Girard Street, Danville, died Friday, May 26, 2000 at her residence. Mrs. Dean was born March 25, 1914 in South Boston to Charles Martin and Mary Ellen Vaughn Martin and was married to the late Orien F. Dean. She was a member of The Tabernacle and a former Sunday School teacher. Her survivors include two daughters: Shelby Royal of Rockville, Md. and Delores B. Seay of Danville; two sons: Glen W. Dean of Danville and O. Frank Dean Jr. of Greensboro, N.C.; sister: Mae Martin of Turbeville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Sunday, May 28 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with the Revs. Carl Burger and Brian Edwards officiating. She was predeceased by two sisters: Clara Bass and Geogi Martin; three brothers: Lucas, Jesse and Mellus Martin. John E. Singleton John E. Singleton, 79, of 5602 Fairfax Lane, Newport News, died Monday, May 22, 2000 at The Chesapeake Health Care Nursing Home. Mr. Singleton was born in Halifax County on October 6, 1920 to Jesse Walker and Martha Puryear. His survivors include a son: Cedric Singleton of Asbury Park, N.J. and a sister: Hassie Fitzgerald of South Boston. A funeral service was held Saturday, May 27 in the chapel of Kent, Ballou and Crowder Funeral Service. Burial was held in the family cemetery. Charles Edward Poythress Charles Edward Poythress, 69, of Brodnax, died Saturday, May 27, 2000 at his residence. His survivors include his wife: Sammie H. Poythress; two sons: Tommy Poythress of Alton and Jerry Poythress of Brodnax; daughter: Wanda Gail Clary of Richmond; brother: Jackson Poythress of South Hill; three sisters: Bernice Puryear of South Hill, Betty Sue Reamey and Margaret Parker of Colonial Heights; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted today, May 29 at 2 p.m. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home, South Hill with interment in Crestview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 546, South Hill, VA 23970 or the Sanford Memorial Baptist Church, 32 Church St., Brodnax, VA 23920. Willie Cox Willie Cox, 75, of 4238 Red Bank Road, Virgilina, died Saturday, May 27, 2000 at his home. Mr. Cox was born December 25, 1924 in Granville Co., N.C. to Fred and Lena Riggins Cox. He was married to Estelle Thomas Cox and was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife; two daughters: Joyce Green of South Boston and Linda Howell of Farmville; two sisters: Margaret Newton of Oxford, N.C. and Adelle Pulliam of Virgilina; two brothers: Lee and Roy Cox of Bullock, N.C. and two granddaughters: Chrystal and Dana Howell of Farmville. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Carolyn Jean Cox and sister: Maudie Thomas. A funeral service will be held today, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chad Branch officiating. Burial will be held in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Halifax County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 183, South Boston, VA 24592 or the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592. May 31, 2000 Kermit Edward Driggs Kermit Edward Driggs, age 89, of Chase City, died May 26, 2000. Mr. Driggs was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Survivors include one son, William E. "Billy" Driggs of Chase City; one sister, Irma Hoyle of Chase City; and one brother, Carson Driggs of Towson, Md. He was preceded in death by his wives, Eura Mae Driggs and Annie Mae Driggs; one brother, Benton Driggs; and one sister, Iva Bugg. Funeral services for Mr. Driggs were held May 28 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Clay officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Chase City Rescue Squad. Willie Marian Hooker Chappell Willie Marian Hooker Chappell, age 56, of 718 Lincoln Drive, South Boston, died May 28, 2000, at Mariah Parham Hospital in Henderson, N.C. Mrs. Chappell was born in Sanford, N.C. on December 2, 1943, the daughter of Chester A. Hooker and Patricia Bagley Hooker. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kim Yvette Chappell of South Boston and Karen Leatrice Clark of Raleigh, N.C.; one son, Kevin Lamont Chappell of the home; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Daisy Vaughan and Victoria Jackson, both of South Boston; two brothers, Alton Hooker of South Boston and Sylvester Hooker of Cleveland, Ohio; and a devoted friend, Earl Thomas Murphy of South Boston. Funeral services for Mrs. Chappell will be held June 2 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Terry officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. Sharon U. Riddelle Sharon U. Riddelle, age 64, of Vancouver, Wash., died May 18, 2000, in Vancouver. Mrs. Riddelle was born January 13, 1936, in Sioux Falls, S.C., the daughter of Arwin Ulrich and Helen Ulrich and was married to James P. Riddelle. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Vancouver. Survivors include one daughter, Katheryn Riddelle-Spencer of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Jeffrey Riddelle of Richland, Wash. and Michael Riddelle of Reading, Penn.; her mother of LaGrange, Ind.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services for Mrs. Riddelle will be held June 3 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Japanese Garden Society, PO Box 3847, Portland, Or. 97208.