Halifax County, VA - Obituaries: The Gazette-Virginian - October 2001 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 *********************************************************************** October 1, 2001 Elsie Irene Fisher Elsie Irene Fisher, 86, of Twin Oaks Convalescent Home, South Boston, died September 29 at Twin Oaks. Miss Fisher was born in Halifax County on May 17, 1915, the daughter of George William Fisher and Lena Stowe Fisher. She was a member of Liberty United Church of Christ. Survivors include two sisters, Gracie F. Dodson and Bertha F. Motley, both of Nathalie; one brother, Roy C. Fisher of South Boston and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Graveside services for Miss Fisher will be held today, October 1 at Liberty United Church of Christ Cemetery at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Wilder conducting the service. Estelle Bailey Wilkerson Estelle Bailey Wilkerson, 87, of 1055 Wilkerson Trail, Alton, died September 30 at The Woodview. Mrs. Wilkerson was born in Person County, N.C. on September 23, 1914, the daughter of the late Robert Daniel Bailey Sr. and Fannie Humphries Bailey and was married to the late Joe Wilkerson. She was a member of Alton Baptist Church, the WMU of the church and a member of the Alton Homemakers Club. The was retired from Halifax Community Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Graveside services will be held October 2 at 2 p.m. at Alton Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Ellenburg officiating. Survivors of Mrs. Wilkerson include one son, Page Wilkerson of Alton; two daughters, Josephine Gulley of Alton and Joyce Poindexter of Martinsville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Jack Bailey and two sisters, Annie Brooks Johnson and Thelma Wilkins. The family will receive friends this evening, October 1, at Brooks Funeral Home between 7:00 and 8:30, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Alton Baptist Church, PO Box 11, Alton, Va. 24520-0011. James P. 'Deck' Hankins Jr. James Poindexter 'Deck' Hankins Jr., 76, of 329 Mountain Road, Halifax, died September 27 at his home. Mr. Hankins was born in Halifax County on January 1, 1925, the son of James Poindexter Hankins Sr. and Laura Vick Hankins and was married to Hilda Moore Hankins. He was a life long member and former senior warden of St. John's Episcopal Church. He attended V.M.I., was a veteran and P.O.W. of World War II. Mr. Hankins was a graduate of the University of Richmond in 1949, where he was a member of the Phi- Gamma-Delta Fraternity. He was a former principal of Turbeville Elementary School, first personnel director of the South Boston Westinghouse plant and first director of development for Hampton Roads Academy in New Port News. He was a member of the Blue Ribbon committee for the planning and building of Halifax County High School and was retired owner and operator of Hankins Furniture House. Survivors of Mr. Hankins include his wife; two daughters, Laura Lee Chandler and husband, Ted, and Anne Moore and husband, Art, all of Midlothian; one son, James P. 'Deck' Hankins III and wife, Debra, of High Point, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Katie and Rebecca Chandler, Emily Anne, Ryan and Chandler Moore, and Dexter and Kristina Hankins. Funeral services were held September 29 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Booher conducting the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider St. John's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 905, Halifax 24558, the Patrick Henry Boys Home, PO Box 1398, Brookneal 24528, or the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston 24592. Carolyn Williams Tanner Carolyn Williams Tanner of South Boston, died September 27 at Danville Regional Hospital at the age of 69. Mrs. Tanner was born in Halifax County on April 9, 1932, the daughter of Louise Hankins Williams and Henry Williams. Survivors include one daughter, Charlene Lofton of Henderson, N.C.; one granddaughter, Valerie Lofton of Henderson; four sisters, Margaret Coleman of Leasburg, N.C., Annie Hamilton of Haledon, N.J., Martha Glass and Sandra Williams, both of South Boston; nine brothers, Willie Williams of Leasburg, Henry Williams of Henderson, Tommie Williams of Yanceyville, N.C., Charlie Williams and Clevester Williams, both of Vernon Hill, Roy Williams, Wonell Williams, Robert Williams, all of South Boston, and Ronald Williams of Upper Marlboro, Md. Funeral services for Mrs. Tanner will be held today, October 1 at 1 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Crews officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Johnnie B. Senn Johnnie B. Senn, 63, of 1204 Lee-Syd-Moore Road, Scottsburg, died September 28 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Mr. Senn was born in Newberry, S.C. on January 14, 1938, the son of Johnnie Senn and Willie Mae Burton senn and was married to Roxie Leigh Senn. He was a member of St. James Baptist Church and a retired employee of the Acacia Insurance Company. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Sheree Clayton of Washington, D.C., Bernadette Senn of Waldolf, Md., Angela Senn of Washington, D.C. and Quiana Senn of Scottsburg; three sons, Johnnie D. Senn, Russell Senn and Thomas Senn, all of Washington; five sisters, Mozell Moody of Washington, Margaret Edwards of Tampa, Fla., Ethel Aull of Newberry, Emma Davis of Hyattsville, Md. and Lois Harmon of New York; three brothers, Thomas Senn of Seat Pleasant, Md., Willie K. Senn of Suitland Md. and Johnnie Senn of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Senn will be held October 2 at 2 p.m. at St. James Baptist Church with the Rev. Byrd B. Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. October 3, 2001 Gene Wesley Ridgeway Gene Wesley Ridgeway, 61, of 1029 Snead Lane, Halifax died September 30 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Ridgeway was born in Halifax County on February 25, 1940, the son of Roy Thomas Ridgeway Sr. and Mary Henderson Ridgeway, and was married to Marion Stone Ridgeway. He was a member of Centerville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Carol S. and husband, Robert D. Elliott of Scottsburg and Connie Stone of South Boston; two brothers, Roy Thomas Ridgeway Jr. of Halifax and William Clyde Ridgeway of Turbeville; two grandchildren, Spencer Cole Elliott and Dorian Rose Elliott, both of Scottsburg. Funeral services for Mr. Ridgeway will be held today, October 3 at 2 p.m. at Centerville Baptist Church with the Revs. Richard Saunders and Ralph Neal conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Baptist Church Cemetery. Glenda Lee Reebals Glenda Lee Reebals, 50, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Swannanoa, N.C., died September 26 at an Orlando Hospital. She was born March 19, 1951 in Buncombe County, N.C., the daughter of Mable Lee of Black Mountain, N.C. and the late Talman G. Lee, and was married to George Reebals. She worked as a pediatric nurse. Survivors include her husband; mother; children, Nikki VanKerschaever of Apopka, Fla, Jason Parker of Granite Falls, N.C., Zachary Reebals and Ashley Reebals, both of Longwood, Fla., and Beth Tingen of South Boston; a brother, Don Lee and his wife, Karen of Swannanoa; grandchildren, Chris, Cody, Austin, Amanda, Ryan, Jake and Justin. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Gayle Haynie and Patsy Knupp. Funeral services were held September 30 at 4 p.m. at Swannanoa Free Will Baptist Church of which she was a former member, with the Revs. Jack Ward and Milton Hollifield Sr. officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Memorial Park. James 'J.J.' Harold Collie Jr. James 'J.H.' Harold Collie Jr., 49, of Jeb Stuart Hwy., Red Oak, died September 30 at his home. Born in Halifax County and raised in Red Oak, he was the son of Harold and Gladys Collie Sr. A member of Public Fork Christian Church, he operated Collie, Inc., a logging company. Services for Mr. Collie will be held today, October 3 at 2 p.m. at Public Fork Christian Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Surviving other than his parents are daughters, Angelina Collie of Rocky Mount, N.C. and Ashley Collie of Red Oak; sisters, Dale Love, Phyllis Smiley and Paige Collie, all of Clarksville, Glenna Crews of Saxe and Christy Whirley of Red Oak. October 5, 2001 Mattie Chandler Mattie Chandler of Crystal Hill died October 1 at Berry Hill Nursing Home at the age of 80. She was born in Halifax County on April 8, 1921, to the late Gertrude Williams and the late James Hundley. Survivors of Mrs. Chandler include 11 nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held October 6 at 2 p.m. at Crawford, Garrett & Burton Funeral Chapel in Halifax with Elder Branford Edmonds officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this afternoon, October 5, from 3:00 until 7:00. Barbara Leigh Vaughan Barbara Leigh Vaughan, 43, of Virgilina, died October 3 at the home of her parents, Albert and Mary Vaughan. Ms. Vaughan was born June 8, 1958. She is survived by one daughter, Yasmine; her parents, brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held at Aarons Creek Baptist Church today, October 5 at 2 p.m., with visitation immediately following at the church. Burial will be private. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, 1710 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston, or Halifax Home Health, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston. Garland Moore Locks Garland Moore Locks, 80, of Petersburg, formerly of South Hill, died September 12. He was a native of Clover, born the son of the late Thomas U. and Hattie B. Locks. Mr. Locks was a career Navy man, entering the service in 1940. He served aboard USS Arizona, detaching in October, shortly before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He earned 13 Battle Stars, participating in all major amphibious campaigns of the Pacific Theater during WWII and the Korean Conflict; participated in the 1942 invasion of Guadalcanal, and in the battles for New Guinea, the Marshall, Caroline and Mariana Island, the liberation of the Philippines, the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa; was among the first naval personnel to enter the Japanese home islands as part of the U.S. Occupational Force. In Korea, Mr. Locks saw extensive action, including landings at Inchon and operation of small craft behind enemy lines. After his retirement from active duty, he returned to sea, serving 20 years as a civilian mariner with the military Sea Transportation Service. He operated extensively in the coastal waters of Vietnam. Mr. Locks is survived by a son, Capt. John T. Locks USN of Newport, R.I.; four daughters, Judge Garland L. Bigley of Petersburg, Virginia L. Ladd of Wakefield, Patricia L. Myrick of Appomattox and Elizabeth C. Locks of Petersburg; one brother, Roy C. Lacks of Newport News; two sisters, Gertrude L. Clark of South Boston and Ruby L. Lacks of Clover; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Locks was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery at 2 p.m. on September 19. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider WWII Memorial, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 501, Arlington 22201-3367. Shirley Gretchen Crockett Shirley Gretchen Crockett, 87, of 2003 Dan River Church Road, South Boston, died October 4 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Crockett was born in Yards on October 9, 1913. She was married to James H. Crockett, and was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Jerry Crockett of South Boston; one sister, Nona Greer of Ypsilanti, Mi.; one sister-in-law, Nancy Crockett of Virginia Beach; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Crockett will be held October 6 at 11 a.m. at Ash Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. John Eure conducting the service. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening, October 5, from 7:00 until 8:30. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Ash Avenue Baptist Church. October 8, 2001 Pearl Jones Wilborn Daniel Pearl Jones Wilborn Daniel of Twin Oaks Convalescent Home in South Boston died Saturday, October 6 at Twin Oaks. She was born June 3, 1919 in Halifax County and was 82 years old. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Jefferson Jones and Sallie Cassada Jones. Mrs. Daniel was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include two sons, Rodney Wilborn and Tommy Wilborn, both of South Boston; two sisters, Ruth Jones Testerman of Barren Springs and Dorothy Jones Hunsucker of Clairmont, N.C.; one brother, Robert Jones of Charlottesville; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ed Wilborn, and numerous brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at Halifax Memorial Gardens today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Eure officiating. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider The Salvation Army or The Good Samaritan. Otto Coleman Otto Coleman of 1163 Piney Grove Rd., Alton, died Friday, October 5 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 85 years old. Mr. Coleman was born in Mecklenburg County July 4, 1916 and was the son of the late William Coleman and Fannie Tucker Coleman. He was married to Mabel Barksdale Coleman and served as a deacon and trustee of the New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Georgia-Pacific and also farmed for many years. Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife; two daughters, Edith Coleman Hines of the Bronx, N.Y. and Emma Coleman Fields of Great Falls; two sons, William E. Coleman of Alton and Cecil O. Coleman of Alexandria; one sister, Alice Barksdale of South Boston; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; two sons-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the New Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Harvey L. Bigelow officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home tonight from 6:00 until 8:00. Helen Chandler Day Helen Chandler Day, 87, of Roxboro, N.C. died Wednesday, October 3 at her home. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bertha Crenshaw Chandler and wife of the late J. Clint Day, Sr. She retired from Roxboro Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Day is survived by four daughters and their spouses: Odile F. and Clyde Riggs of Bahama, N.C., Jeanette F. Talbott of Raleigh, N.C.; Shelby F. and Don Colcolough of Durham, N.C.; Geraldine D. and Donnie Bowman of Winter Haven, Fla.; four sons, E. Michael and Carol Day of Nashville, Tenn., Frank J. and Yolanda Day of Roxboro; Bobby T. and Debbie Day of Cottage Hills, Ill., and J. Clint, Jr. and Cindy Day of Alton; three sisters, Adeline Davis of Salisbury, N.C., Evelyn Campbell of Philadelphia, Pa., and Elva C. Buchanan of Roxboro; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy T. Fears. Funeral services were held Saturday at Brooks & White Chapel by the Rev. Kenny Dubnick. Burial followed in Burchwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Merle Burton Currin Merle Burton Currin, formerly of South Boston, died Friday, October 5 at her home in Wallace, N.C. Born April 17, 1916, she was the daughter of Willie Scott and Mattie Stanfield Burton. She is survived a her son, Charles Brown Currin. October 10, 2001 Rev. Richard Hand Murray Rev. Richard Hand Murray, 96, of Rocky Mount, N.C., died October 7. Rev. Murray was born April 25, 1905, in Pender County, N.C., to John R. and Annie B. Murray. He was a retired boiler maker with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Portsmouth Naval Yard, also a retired minister serving churches in N.C. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Butler and husband, Claude of Rocky Mount; four sons, Rev. Horace Murray and wife, Joyce of South Boston, Durwood Murray and wife, Shirley of Richmond, Bruce Murray and wife, Cindy of Morehead City, N.C., and Jerome Murray of the home; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dale B. Murray; one son, Clyde Hilton Murray; one daughter, Diane B. Murray and a granddaughter, Pamela Butler. A funeral service for Rev. Murray will be held today, October 10 at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home Chapel in Rocky Mount with the Revs. Kevin Hudson and Robert Durham officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Mary Ellen Baylous Bowen Mary Ellen Baylous Bowen, 86, of 7028 Buchshoal Road, Virgilina, died October 7 at her home. Mrs. Bowen was born in Halifax County on May 20, 1915, the daughter of Joe Henry Baylous and Lola Hancock Baylous and was married to William David Bowen. She was a member of Aarons Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Myrtle Bowman of Virgilina; three sons, Alton Bowen of Virgilina, Lacy Bowen of South Boston, and Joe I. Bowen of Boydton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Overton and Brice Baylous. Graveside services for Mrs. Bowen were held October 9 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs officiating. October 12, 2001 Da'Quasia Al'Shaye Coleman Da'Quasia Al'Shaye Coleman died October 6. She was born April 1, 1998, in South Boston, to Derrick and the late Lisa Coleman. She is survived by her father; her grandfather, Berkley Richardson; grandmother, Doris Greene; step-grandfather, David Greene, all of Halifax; grandfather, Arthur Coleman of Scottsburg; grandmother, Joyce Coleman of Greensboro, N.C.; great-grandmothers, Martha C. Brown of Halifax, Cassy Richardson of Danville and Lola Collins of Clover; her step-great-grandmother and step-grandfather, Dorothy and Drewey Greene of Clover; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held today, October 12 at Solid Rock Full Gospel Church in Halifax at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery. Lisa M. Richardson Coleman Lisa Masha Richardson Coleman died October 6. She was born in Halifax County on November 22, 1980, to Berkley Lee Richardson and Doris Richardson Greene. She was a member of Wesley Chapel CME Church and was married to Derrick Coleman. Survivors include her husband; her mother; her stepfather, David Greene; and her father, all of Halifax; her father-in-law, Arthur Coleman of Scottsburg; her mother-in-law, Joyce Coleman of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters, Demetrius and Kim Richardson of the home; two brothers, Pfc. Thomas Richardson of Ft. Lenawood, Ks. and Terence Richardson of Halifax; two stepsisters, Destiny and Deshay Green, both of Clover; two stepbrothers, David and Davon Greene, both of Clover; her grandmother and step-grandfather, Dorothy and Drewey Greene of Clover; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Coleman will be held today, October 12 at Solid Rock Full Gospel Church in Halifax at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery. Janiqua Lashey Harris Janiqua Lashey Harris, six year old daughter of Latorya Marable of Lynchburg and the late Anthony Jerome Davis, died October 6 in Pittsylvania County as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Halifax County on January 3, 1995, and was a first grade student at Meadville Elementary School. Survivors in addition to her mother, are one brother, Calvin Jr. Marable and three sisters, Emonia Harris, Breana Harris and Chiquia Marable, all of Lynchburg; her paternal grandmother, Arlene Davis Barksdale and step-grandfather, Walter L. Barksdale, both of Nathalie; maternal grandmother, Maggie Harris of Chase City; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held October 13 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Miller Funeral Home in Gretna with Evang. Leona Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Staunton Baptist Church Cemetery. Anthony Jerome Davis Anthony Jerome Davis, 26, of 3184 Leda Road, Nathalie, died October 6 in Pittsylvania County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Lynchburg on December 27, 1974, he was the son of Arlene Davis Barksdale and Anthony Stone. He was employed by Golden Skillet in South Boston and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother of Nathalie and his father of Hurt, he is survived by his stepfather, Walter L. Barksdale of Nathalie; one brother, Jamar Davis of Nathalie; maternal grandmother, Laura Davis of Java; paternal grandmother, Betty Stone of Hurt; paternal grandfather, John Stone of Hurt; two half brothers, Antonio Moon of Gretna and Alfonzo Stone of DE.; one half-sister, Quinchetta Moon of Gretna; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Davis. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held October 13 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Miller Funeral Home in Gretna with Evang. Leona Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Staunton Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home. Melvin Douglas Duncan Melvin Douglas Duncan, 57, of 20 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, died October 8 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County on December 16, 1943, the son of the late Butler Duncan and Katie Johnson Duncan and was married to the late Naomi Washington Duncan. He was a member of First Baptist Church, and was a former United States Postal Service employee. Mr. Duncan is survived by his mother of South Boston; two daughters, Rachelle Duncan of New York, N.Y. and Annie Singleton of South Boston; three sisters, Valerie Paniel and Dorothy Brame, both of South Boston and Brenda Irby of Richmond; seven brothers, William L. Johnson Sr., Matthew Johnson, and James Brame, all of South Boston, Clarence Duncan and James Johnson, both of Washington, D.C., George Johnson of Atlanta, Ga. and Rev. Earl Johnson of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services for Mr. Duncan will be held October 13 at 2 p.m. at The Greater Mayfield Apostolic Church with the Rev. Earl Johnson and Elder Bernard Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Katie Duncan, 707 Edmunds Street, South Boston. Robert Emanuel Lassiter Robert Emanuel 'Butch' Lassiter, 56, of Philadelphia, Pa. died October 7 at his home. He was born in Philadelphia on July 8, 1945, the son of Robert T. Lassiter and Dorothy Finney Lassiter and was married to Mildred Hawkins Lassiter. Survivors include his wife; seven daughters, Shelley, Pamela, Lisa, Cindy, Pam, Nichole and Imani, all of Philadelphia; one stepdaughter, Valerie; one stepson, Gordon; his father of Philadelphia; his mother of Baltimore, Md.; four sisters, Bertha Rucker of Baltimore, Mae Witherspoon and Lucy Mosley, both of Philadelphia and Dorothy 'Dot' Claughton of South Boston; three brothers, Carlton Mosley and Joseph Mosley, both of Philadelphia and Garry Lassiter of San Francisco, Ca.; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Lassiter will be held October 13 at 1 p.m. at Choice Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia. Burial will also take place in Philadelphia. Ellen Henderson Ferguson Ellen Henderson Ferguson, 86, of 2034 Ridge Road, Vernon Hill, died October 10 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born in Halifax County on July 30, 1915, the daughter of Charlie Henderson and Nora Henderson and was married to Felix Lonnie Ferguson. She was a member of Oak Level Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband; one son and daughter-in-law, Charlie Wayne and Nancy Lovelace Ferguson Sr. of Vernon Hill; one grandson, Charlie Wayne Ferguson Jr. and wife, Catherine of Vernon Hill; two great-grandsons; and one sister, Rebecca Henderson Richie of Vernon Hill. Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson will be held today, October 12 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Donald Nance and the Rev. David Kilpatrick conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department or Oak Level First Responders. October 15, 2001 Frances Bryant Porterfield Frances Bryant Porterfield, 71, of Danville, died October 10 in Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1930, in Carroll County the daughter of Walter Issiac Bryant and Ada Edwards Bryant and was married to Walter Dale Porterfield. Mrs. Porterfield was a member of Central Blvd. Church of God where she was the former church secretary. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Dale and Sharon Porterfield of Scottsburg and Michael David and Tammie Porterfield of Greensboro, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia P. and Billy Gibson of Danville; one sister, Adaleen B. Horton of Martinsville; four brothers, Charlie Bryant of Danville, Willis Bryant of Bassett, Gene Bryant of Hillsville and Gordon Bryant of Galax; four grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nina B. Roberts and three brothers, Raymond, Carson and Ray Bryant. A funeral service for Mrs. Porterfield was held October 13 at the Central Blvd. Church of God with the Rev. John Meadows officiating. Burial was in Highland Burial Park. Harold Edward Worley Harold Edward Worley, 80, of Chatham, died October 11 at his home. Born November 1, 1920, he was a son of the late Orden and Cora Shelton Worley. Mr. Worley was a member of Greenbay Christian Church having served as a former elder and adult Sunday school teacher. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of the US Postal Service where he last served at the Altavista Post Office as Post Master. Mr. Worley is survived by his wife, Sallie Pearson Worley of the home; three daughters, Susan Worley, Patsy W. Pickral and husband, Bobby, and Sandy W. Simpson and husband, Troy, all of Chatham; three sons, Wayne R. Worley and his wife, LaVerne of Chatham, Jerry T. Worley and wife, Linda of Halifax and David E. Worley and wife, Kathy of Gretna; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mable W. Barbour and Lorene St. John of Hurt. Funeral services for Mr. Worley were held October 13 at 2 p.m. at Greenbay Christian Church by Rudy Hearn, and Min. and Elder Troy Simpson. Burial was in the Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden. Abner Junior Stephens Sr. Abner Junior Stephens Sr., 55, died October 6. Mr. Stephens was born in Halifax County on January 9, 1946, the son of the late Charlie Gordon Stephens and Mattie P. Dixon Stephens. He was married to Mattie Stamps Stephens and was a member of the Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Steelworkers Local 9428. He was an employee of Times Fiber. His survivors include his wife; step-mother: Fannie Stephens; step-father: Willie S. Hill; seven daughters : Barbara S. Haymes and Cynthia S. Wade of South Boston, Anne K. Dobson of New York, Mattie L. Stephens of Halifax, Joan S. Hodnett of Milton, NC, Tracey Stamps of Danville and Kimberly Stamps of Richmond; four sons: Abner Stephens Jr. of Victoria, James Larry Stephens of South Boston, Bryant and Alphonso Stephens of Danville; two brothers: Charlie Gordon Stephens Jr. and Charles Fitzgerald of Danville; five sisters: Sally Holloway of Ringgold, Florence Stephens, Elma B. Stephens, Emma Fitzgerald and Teresa Barbour of Danville and 13 grandchildren. A funeral service was held October 11 at Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Arthur Crews officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Samuel Owen Brookes II Samuel Owen Brookes II, 84, of 1327 Washington Ave., South Boston, died October 12 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Brookes was born in Halifax County on April 17, 1917, the son of Charles Venable Brookes and Berta Ingram Brookes. He was married to Doris Smith Brookes and was a 20- year member of the Halifax Regional Hospital Board of Directors and First Presbyterian Church. He was a former commander of American Legion Post 8, an Army World War II veteran and a JP Stevens retiree. His survivors include his wife; daughter: Mary Sanders B. Garrard of Virgilina; son: Samuel O. Brookes III of Jackson, MS and sister: Mary B. Duncan of Charlotte, NC. He was predeceased by a brother: John V. Brookes. A funeral service will be held today, October 15 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Russell Lee officiating. Burial will be held in Oak Ridge Cemetery with military rites. For memorials please consider the First Presbyterian Church or the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528. October 17, 2001 Verlen Johnson Chapman Verlen Johnson Chapman, 66, of Cody Rd., Gretna, died Saturday, October 13 in Gaithersburg, MD. Mrs. Chapman was born in Hartsville, SC on April 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Fred Johnson and the late Agnes Wadford Johnson. She was married to David D. Chapman and was a member of First Baptist Church of Republican Grove. She was a retiree of Central Virginia Training Center. Her survivors include her husband; two sons: David E. Chapman of Salisbury, NC and Nathan J. Chapman of Madison Heights; three daughters: Brenda K. Lanphear of Indian Lake, NY, Pam C. Zilkoski of Gaithersburg, MD and Becky C. Moir of Lynchburg; brother: Fred Johnson of Camden, SC; sister: Skeet McKeithan of Holden Beach, NC; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister: Jenny Johnson. A funeral service was held October 16 at First Baptist Church of Republican Grove by the Rev. Shelton Miles with interment in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Republican Grove. Temple Pannell Hamlett Temple Pannell Hamlett, 94, of 2040 Clays Mill Rd., Halifax, died October 13 at the Woodview Nursing Home. Mrs. Hamlett was born in Charlotte County on May 5, 1907, the daughter of the late Daniel Pannell and Frankie Britton Pannell. She was married to the late David Hamlett and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Her survivors include two daughters: Barbara Henry of Halifax and Frances Dickerson of Albany, NY; six sons: Moses, George, Harold and Herbert Hamlett of Halifax and Herman and Daniel Hamlett of Albany; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Brookneal with the Rev. L.S. Otey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home Mrs. Barbara Henry, 3095 Crystal Hill Road, Crystal Hill. Elbert Thomas Drumwright Elbert Thomas Drumwright, 43, of Baltimore, MD and formerly of Halifax Co., died October 11. Mr. Drumwright was born in Baltimore on December 4, 1957, the son of Weldon and Geneva Barnett Drumwright. He was married to Carolyn Johnson Drumwright and was a member of Owens Grove Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife and parents; daughter: Ms. Tina Drumwright of Baltimore; two sisters: Clarissa Rogers of Alton and Mary A. Owens of Baltimore; two brothers: Weldon Drumwright Jr. and Floyd Drumwright of Baltimore and seven grandchildren. A funeral service will be held today, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Owens Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. John Leigh officiating. Burial will follow in the Barnett family cemetery. Helen Howard Lester Helen Howard Lester, 90, of 212 Cherry St., South Boston, died October 15 at her home. Mrs. Lester was born in Woodford Co., KY on May 30, 1911, the daughter of Mark Albert Howard and Martha Brandenburg Howard. She was married to John Thomas Lester Jr. and was a member of Center United Church of Christ. Her survivors include her son: Thomas Howard Lester Sr. of Culpeper; daughter: Martha Helen Lester of South Boston; grandson: Thomas Howard Lester Jr. of Culpeper; two granddaughters: Vickie Mercadante of Forest and Valeri Meza of Rhoadesville and three great-grandchildren: Alyssa and Kelsey Mercadante of Forest and Andrew Thomas Lester of Culpeper. She was preceded in death by five sisters: Lena Howard, Viola Penniston, Etta Specht, Nancye Myer and Sadye Armstrong and a brother: Harney Howard. A graveside service was held October 16 at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Tom Walker and John Wilder officiating. For memorials please consider the Center United Church of Christ. October 19, 2001 Cynthia Fralin Crews Cynthia Fralin Crews, 48, of South Boston, died October 16 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Crews was born in Halifax County on February 16, 1953, the daughter of Iris Perkins Granger and the late James W. Fralin Sr. She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church. Her survivors include her mother of Halifax; husband: David E. Crews of South Boston; daughter: Diana Lacy Crews of South Boston; sister: Dr. Sandra Lee Fralin of Louisville, KY and grandson: Christopher Crews of South Boston. She was preceded in death by a brother: James W. Fralin Jr. A memorial service will be held today, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at Dan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvin Bradshaw officiating. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials to please consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 6808, Charlottesville, VA 22906. Louise DeJarnette Barksdale Louise DeJarnette Barksdale, 67, of Salt Lake City, UT and formerly of South Boston, died October 14 in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Barksdale was born in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Edward and Louise Woodson DeJarnette. She was married to the late Walter L. Barksdale and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. Her survivors include three daughters: Mary A. Williams of Joshau Tree, CA, Frances Marie Russell of Salt Lake City and Naomi Lipscomb of Greensboro, NC; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister: Norma Jean Barksdale of South Boston and two brothers: John T. and Joe DeJarnette of South Boston. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at 12 noon at the County Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Otis Dillard officiating. Burial will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church cemetery. The family will received friends at Jeffress Funeral Home chapel tonight from 7-8 p.m. and other times at the home of John DeJarnette, 1921 Alderson Ave., South Boston. October 22, 2001 John Edward Talbott John Edward Talbott of 2244 Bill Tuck Hwy., South Boston, died October 19, 2001 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County on February 16, 1931 and was 70 years old. He was the son of Robert Talbott and Lottie Osborne Talbott and was married to Shirley Wilmouth Talbott. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church and also active in the South Boston Church of God. He was also active in Babe Ruth Baseball, serving as a coach for many years. Mr. Talbott is survived by his wife, Shirley W. Talbott, of South Boston; one daughter, Jacqueline Talbott Garber, of South Boston; four children: Loren Brooke Garber, Dax Talbott Garber, Dylan Russell Garber and Leyla Brooke Garber, all of South Boston; one sister, Marie Ratliff, of South Boston; one special nephew, Curtis Wayne Talbott, of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Talbott will be held today (Monday) at 2:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with preacher, Jim Smith, Pastor Bill Leonard and preacher Rudolph Jacobs, conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. For memorials please consider the Billy Graham Evangelical Association or St. Judge Children's Hospital. Lavinia Epperson DeJarnette Lavinia Epperson DeJarnette, 79 of 5121 Bull Creek Road, Nathalie, died Saturday, October 20, 2001 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late Bernon Hunter DeJarnette. Mrs. DeJarnette was born in Halifax County, January 25, 1922, daughter of the late Samuel Wooden Epperson and the late Margaret Reed Epperson. She was a member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church and was a retired nurse from Halifax Regional Hospital. She is survived by a son, Bernon "Bucky" DeJarnette, of Nathalie; one grandson, a number of nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by a son, Bruce E.. DeJarnette. A funeral service was held Sunday, October 21 at Clover Bottom Baptist Church by the Rev. James Crocker. Interment followed in Highland Park Cemetery, Danville. Memorials may be made to the North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department or the World of Hunger Fund through Clover Bottom Baptist Church. Radford Lester Radford Lester of 1011 Charlie Lawson Road, Virgilina, died October 19, 2001 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham N. C. at the age of 82. Mr. Lester was born in Halifax County, on April 4, 1919 and was the son of the late James and Mamie Lester. He was first married to the late Lena Talley Lester and later married to the late Martha Carrington Lester. Mr. Lester was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Virgilina and was a retired employee of A. E. Morris Trucking Company. Mr. Lester is survived by his step-mother, Flora Lester, of South Boston; two daughters: Ida Frances Garner, of Newport News;; and Alberta L. Patterson of Philadelphia, PA; two sons: John T. Lester, and Joel L. Lester, both of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters: Ferry B. Stovall, of Buffalo Junction; and Louise L. Taylor, of Jersey City, NJ; three brothers: Abraham Lester and Rev. James Whitt Lester, both of Clarksville; and Riley Lester, of South Boston; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a devoted niece and nephew: Phyllis and Raymond Carrington, of Virgilina and others. Mr. Lester was preceded in death by two sons, Lee Lester and Charlie Lester. Funeral services for Mr. Lester will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 100 p.m. with services at the First Baptist Church in Virgilina with the Rev. Lorenzo Love officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Laura Rutledge Blackstock Laura Rutledge Blackstock, 73, of Red Oak died October 21, 2001. She was the daughter of the late Isaac Dudley and Nannie Sue Blackstock and the foster child of her aunt and uncle, Hassie and Mattie R. Farrar. She is survived by her stepmother, Bertha R. Garber; daughter and son-in-law, Sue Blackstock and Ronnie Snead, of Scottsburg; five sisters, Marion R. Neal, Josephine R. Cassada, Hazel R. Crowe, Frances R. Seay, and Mary Ann R. Satterfield; a brother, Warren J. Rutledge; three grandchildren, Bailey L. Clark III, Korey R. Snead and Tasha S. Griffin; four great-grandchildren, Wyll and Rex Clark, Gannon and Garrison Griffin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William Henry Blackstock and two brothers, Harry D. Rutledge and I. J. "Julie" Rutledge. The family will receive friends tonight (Monday) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Newcomb Allgood Davis Funeral Home, Chase City, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Marvin Cook officiating. Interment will be at Public Fork Christian Church cemetery. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. October 24, 2001 none available October 26, 2001 Herbert Chester Martin Herbert Chester Martin, 72, of 2200 Virgie Cole Road, South Boston, died October 24 at his home. Mr. Martin was born in Halifax County on April 25, 1929, the son of Wilmoth Martin and Lillie Martin and was married to Frances Osborne Martin. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and retired owner/operator of a retirement home. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Lenwood C. Martin of South Boston; one daughter, Cheryl M. Dalman of Creedmoor, N.C.; four grandchildren, Mandy and Erin Martin, Jennifer D. Cole and Eric Dalman; and one great-grandson, Alex Cole; and one sister, Sue M. McKinney of South Boston. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Martin; three sisters and five brothers. Graveside services for Mr. Martin will be held today, October 26 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Stewart conducting the service. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592, or Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston. Virginia Rose Hebrock Bailey Virginia Rose Hebrock Bailey, 75, of 1167 Ponderosa Road, South Boston, died October 24 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Bailey was born in Crossroads, W. Va. on May 17, 1926, the daughter of John B. Hebrock and Frances Opal Fluharty Hebrock and was married to Clarence Archie Bailey. She was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church, and a 30-year volunteer with the American Red Cross. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 8 Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Judy L. Callemyn of Halifax and Alice Jane Bongrazio of Tabernacle, N.J.; two stepdaughters, Pamela Wed-inhammer of Waynesville, N.C. and Janice Bailey of Jefferson, GA.; one stepson, Steven Bailey of Allegheny, N.Y.; one brother, John Hebrock of Allegheny; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Jane Bazow. A Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Bailey will be held today, October 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Paschal Catholic Church with Father John Kloepfer conducting the service. Committal will take place at 3 p.m. in the Veteran's Cemetery in Amelia. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Chapter of the American Red Cross, PO Box 1774, Halifax, 24558, or the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592. October 29, 2001 Mary King Holt Mary King Holt of 1022 Conner-Evans Trail, Alton, died Friday, October 28 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 54 years old. Mrs. Holt was born March 3, 1947 in Halifax County and was the daughter of Mildred O. Moser of Alton and the late Overton King. She was married to Lonnie T. Holt. She was formerly a supervisor at J.P.S. Mrs. Holt is survived by her husband; her mother; two sons, Larry T. Holt of Halifax and Stacy G. Holt of Alton; a daughter, Lisa H. Long of Alton; two sisters, Pauline K. Holt of Clover and Linda K. Conner of Crystal Hill; a brother, Tommy L. King of Nathalie; four half-sisters, Martha King, Ralene King, Penny King and Laverne King; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, October 30 at 3 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Grant Dyer. Burial will take place in the Alton Baptist Church cemetery, located on Harmony Road. The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home tonight, between 7:00 and 8:30, and other times at the home of the deceased. Harry Thomas Tucker Harry Thomas Tucker, 86, of 690 Sugar Hill Road in Brookneal, died Saturday, October 27 at Woodview Nursing Home. He was the husband of Marion Bigger Tucker. Mr. Tucker was born in Campbell County November 8, 1914, son of the late Thomas Randolph Tucker and Mary Mason Tucker. He was a member of Falling River Baptist Church and the Staunton River Masonic Lodge, and was a retired employee of the Burruss Company and a Navy veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tucker is survived by one brother, Johnny Mac Tucker of Gladys; and two sisters, Mary Ann Cash of South Boston and Kathryn (Beck) Andrews of Charlotte Court House. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas R. (Tootie) Tucker, Jr. and two sisters, Lula T. Davidson and Princess T. Elder. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Falling River Baptist Church by the Revs. Elton McDowell, Gene Strickland and Lynn Marstin. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites at the grave. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorials may be made to the Falling River Baptist Church building fund. Martha Wilson Little Martha Wilson Little, 85, of Roxboro died Friday, October 26 at Roxboro Nursing Center. Born in Halifax County, she was the daughter of the late Silas J. and Myrtle Nelson Wilson. She was a member of Florence Avenue Baptist Church in Virgilina. Mrs. Little is survived by two daughters, Bernice Snead and Betty Long, both of Roxboro; six sisters, Suelene Knight of San Diego, Cal., Willie Long of Roxboro, Janie reaves and Ophelia Brogden, both of South Bosotn, Elena Elliott of Cluster Springs, and Edna Wilson of Blackstone; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Brooks & White Chapel with burial in the Olive Branch Baptist Church cemetery. October 31, 2001 Nancy Anderson Moorefield Nancy Anderson Moorefield, 49, of 4063 Bull Creek Road, Nathalie, died October 29. She was the wife of Roy Kent Moorefield. Mrs. Moorefield was born in Halifax County on September 30, 1952, the daughter of Ruth Cage Anderson of Brookneal and the late Dorsey E. Anderson. She was a member of Catawba Baptist Church and an employee of Klopman Mills. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Jason K. Moorefield and his wife, Jennifer of Lynchburg; one daughter, Lisa Ann Moorefield of Nathalie; one granddaughter, Caroline Dell Moorefield; three brothers, Vincent E. Anderson of Nathalie, Robert L. Anderson of Madison Heights and Edison O. Anderson of Brookneal; five sisters, Mildred A. Worsham of Madison Heights, Barbara A. Webber of Pamplin, Betty A. Davis of Gladys, Ruby A. Reynolds and Connie A. Pollard, both of Brookneal. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alene A. Allred. A funeral service for Mrs. Moorefield will be held at 2 p.m. today, October 31 at Catawba Baptist Church by the Rev. Joseph Glass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Will A. Rogers Will A. Rogers, 90, of 1249 Paradise Road, Alton, died October 29 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Rogers was born in Cherokee County on December 23, 1910, the son of Luther Rogers and Betty Rogers and was married to Thelma Maxey Rogers. He was a member of Alton Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge in Kingston, TN., and was retired from Dravo Corp. Graveside services will be held today, October 31 at Alton Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Ellenburg officiating. Survivors of Mr. Rogers include two daughters, Zelda R. Guill of Alton and Jean R. Reynolds of Callands; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Maxey Saunders. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Alton Baptist Church, PO Box 11, Alton 24520. Sandra Marie Murphy Sandra Marie Murphy, 38, of 1032 Bench Lane, Halifax, died October 28 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Murphy was born in Fredericksburg on July 21, 1963. A memorial service will be held November 3 at 1 p.m. at her home. Survivors include her father, Earl Murphy and stepmother, Kathy Murphy of Caroline County; one son, Jeffrey Whitman of Ohio; one sister, Tammy Hill of Halifax and one brother, Michael Murphy of Caroline County.