Halifax County, VA - Obituaries: The Gazette-Virginian - March 2003 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 *********************************************************************** March 5, 2003 Eugene Cifers Eugene Cifers, 74, of Virgilina, widower of Margaret Newton Cifers, died March 1 at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC. Mr. Cifers was the son of the late Robert and Vada Simpkins Cifers. He was retired from U.S. Plywood and was a member of Union United Church of Christ. Survivors include a companion, Sparky; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and James Crews, of Lewisburg, WVA; one son, Douglas Eugene Cifers of Gainsville, FL; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Wilma Cifers, of Gatewood, NC; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Cifers were held March 4 at 1 p.m. at Union United Church of Christ with the revs. Chuck Lowery and Bobby Whitfield officiating. Burial followed at Virgilina Cemetery. Nellie Glass Conner Nellie Glass Conner, 61, of 5023 James D. Hagood Hwy., Scottsburg, died March 2 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Conner was born in Halifax County on March 17, 1941, the daughter of John Presley Glass and Lena Conner Glass and was married to Willis D. Conner. She was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa C. Brooks and husband, Mitchell D., Dawn C. Rolfe and husband, Raymond J., all of Scottsburg, and Wendy C. Casen and husband, Stephen W., of Mt. Laurel; one sister, Mary Ann Glass and husband, Lonnie Upole, of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Joshua M. Brooks and Nathan M. Rolfe, both of Scottsburg, and Abby J. Casen of Mt. Laurel. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Joseph Glass. Services for Mrs. Conner will be held today, March 5 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tony Brooks and the Rev. H.V. Conner officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Isabella Norma Harris Isabella Norma Harris, 67, of 2000 Ridge Street, South Boston, died March 1 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Harris was born in Halifax County on September 17, 1935, the daughter of the late James Harris and Elizabeth Crews. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and a former employee of Tultex, Inc. Survivors include two daughters, Dora Lassiter and Gyvonia Harris, both of South Boston; four sons, Amos Harris, Tyrone Harris and Donald Harris, all of South Boston, and Lawrence Harris of Halifax; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one sister, Mary J. Morris of South Boston; and one daughter-in- law, Angela Harris of South Boston. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Harris; and one sister, Effie J. Bailey. Funeral services for Ms. Harris will be held today, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Garden Cemetery. Francis Watkins 'Biggy' Hunt Francis Watkins 'Biggy' Hunt, 66, of 1171 Duck Trail, Halifax, died March 2 at Duke University Medical Center. Mr. Hunt was born in Halifax County on May 11, 1936, the son of Watkins Glenn Hunt and Elizabeth McDuffie Hunt, and was married to Elaine Thompson Hunt. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Halifax, a board member for Virginia Ducks Unlimited, and was owner of B. Hunt Enterprises. Survivors of Mr. Hunt include his wife; one daughter, Lillian Hunt Cox and husband, W. Preston Cox, of Midlothian; one son, Francis Watkins Hunt Jr. and wife, Alice Clarke Hunt, of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Robin Bagwell Young of Kitty Hawk, NC, and Sandra M. Cash and husband, Steve, of Halifax; one stepson, Mark A. Martin of Halifax; 10 grandchildren, Kate, Watkins III and Cabot Hunt, all of Richmond, Lilly and Frances Ann Cox of Midlothian, Christian, Jordan and Makayla Martin, and Sydney Cash, all of Halifax, and Ann Liv Young of Kitty Hawk; one sister, Virginia 'Poo' Hunt Roberts and husband, Lucien W. Roberts Jr., of South Boston. Services for Mr. Hunt will be held today, March 5 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Revs. Andy Bawtree and Ralph Harrell officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Virginia Ducks Unlimited, c/o Jim Hamlett, 1518 Amherst Street, Charlottesville, 22903-5100, or the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited, the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592, or you favorite charity. Susie Baker Moore Moore Susie Baker Moore Moore, 87, of 7082 Mountain Road, Halifax, died March 2 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Moore was born in Halifax County on February 20, 1916, the daughter of Amos Moore and Mary Miller Moore and was married to Hugh Canada Moore. She was a member of Oak Level Presbyterian Church. She is survived by four nephews, L.W. Henderson of Oak Level, Hatcher Crenshaw and Lorenzo Dow Ragland, both of South Boston, and Ellis L. Moore Jr. of Halifax; and one niece, Jackie Moore Jones of Keeling. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Kathleen Ferrell, Bertha Ragland and Sallie Crenshaw; and two brothers, J.W. Moore and Ellis L. Moore. Services for Mrs. Moore will be held today, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Kilpatrick officiating. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. There will be lunch at Oak Level Presbyterian Church following the service. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Oak Level Volunteer Fire and First Responders, 2019 Oak Level Road, Halifax, 24558. Sara Grace Pulley Sara Grace Pulley, 1 month old, of 154 Kentuck Road, Danville, died March 2 at MCV-Richmond. She was born in Richmond on February 2, the daughter of Jason and Shannon Shotwell Pulley. Services will be held at Grace Baptist Church today, March 5, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors of Infant Pulley include her parents; two sisters, Blair Shotwell and Nikki Pulley, both of Danville; her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Teresa and Dennis Gravitt of South Boston; maternal grandfather, John Shotwell of South Boston; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Pulley of Danville; her maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Moore of South Boston, and Doris Perguson of Alton. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider The Compassionate Friends, c/o Wanda Davis, 362 Tanglewylde Drive, South Boston, 24592, or Grace Baptist Church, 1058 Buckshoal Road, Virgilina, 24598. Sallie Crowder Woody Sallie Crowder Woody, 99, of 1025 Woody Loop, Alton, died March 2 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Woody was born in Halifax County on July 6, 1903, the daughter of Thomas Crowder and Mary Toot Crowder, and was married to Clyde William Woody Sr. She was a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Woody Newton of Roxboro, Mary B. Woody of Alton, and Freddie R. Woody of San Francisco, CA; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde W. Woody Jr. Services for Mrs. Woody were held March 4 at 5 p.m. at Bethel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Evans officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Cluster Springs VFD. March 7, 2003 Lucy Holt Byers Lucy Holt Byers, 84, of 1139 Union Church Road, Halifax, died March 5 at her home. Mrs. Byers was born in Halifax County on July 31, 1918, the daughter of Robert Pinchbeck Holt and Lucy Petty Cole Holt and was married to Joseph Crayton Byers. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of the home; one sister, Hallie H. Hankins of Ingram; and many nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. Byers will be held tomorrow, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Thomas Boggs and Kent Wise will officiate. Burial will follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening from 7:00 until 8:30, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider a charity of your choice. Roy Cecil Fisher Roy Cecil Fisher, 74, of 709 Riely Avenue, South Boston, died March 5 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Fisher was born in Halifax County on March 8, 1928, the son of George W. Fisher and Lena Stowe Fisher. He was a member of Center United Church of Christ and Halifax Country Club. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa C. Fisher of Glen Allen; and two sisters, Gracie Fisher Dodson of Nathalie and Bertha Fisher Motley of South Boston. Services for Mr. Fisher will be held tomorrow, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Wilder officiating. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening from 7:00 until 9:00, and other times at the home of his daughter and her mother, 2604 Fernwick Drive, South Boston. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592, or Halifax County Rescue Squad, PO Box 183, South Boston. Wanda Gail Robertson Gonzales Wanda Gail Robertson Gonzales, 50, of 1017 Grove Avenue, South Boston, died March 5 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Gonzales was born in Halifax County on May 31, 1952, the daughter of Floyd Robertson and Helen Barksdale Robertson. She attended Revelation Baptist Church, and was a former employee of Wabash Magnetics and Amoco Food Shop. Survivors include her father of Vernon Hill; two sons, Rickie Compton of South Boston and John Richard Scheiderer of Vernon Hill; two daughters, Angela Rocha and Jennifer Scheiderer, both of Winston-Salem, NC; three sisters, Carolyn Barksdale and Irene Seamster, both of Nathalie, and Shelia Martin of South Boston; two brothers, Chris Robertson of South Boston and Ronnie Robertson of Vernon Hill; and 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by her mother. Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel tomorrow, March 8 at 3 p.m. with the Revs. Rudolph Jacobs and Richard Saunders officiating. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 7:00 until 8:30 at Brooks Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592. Lamont Logan Lamont Logan, 20, of Nathalie, died February 28 in Brookneal. Mr. Logan was the son of William S. Logan of South Boston and the late Kathy Logan. Survivors include his father; one brother, Tony Logan; maternal grandmother, Angeline Boyd; and his paternal grandparents, Hoover and Mary Logan of Halifax. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. March 5 at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Nathalie with burial in the church cemetery. Henry L. Warren Jr. Henry L. Warren Jr., 74, of Columbia, MD, formerly of Halifax County, died March 4 in Columbia. Mr. Warren was born in Ansted, WV on February 12, 1929, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Warren. Survivors include four daughters, Deborah W. Naranjo of Columbia, Annita Warren and Anita Warren, both of Baltimore, MD, and Shirley Barksdale of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Seludia Warren of Columbia. Mr. Warren was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Warren. Funeral services will be held March 11 at 5 p.m. at Wayland Baptist Church in Columbia. Roscoe Douglas Woods Roscoe Douglas Woods, 80, of 213 Greenfield Road, South Boston, died March 5 at his home. Mr. Woods was born in Mecklenburg County on February 2, 1923, the son of the late James Woods and Hallie Duggar Woods and was married to Frances Earley Woods. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clarksville, was a WWII Army Veteran, and was a retired employee of the New York Transit Authority. Survivors include his wife; one sister, Helen Wray of New York, NY; and one brother, Gerall O. Woods of Brooklyn, NY. Funeral services for Mr. Woods will be held Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frederick Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. March 10, 2003 Ralph Earl Austin Funeral services for Ralph Earl Austin were held yesterday at the Brooks Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. The Revs. Don Davidson and Marvin Cook officiated. Burial followed in the Clover cemetery. Mr. Austin died Friday, March 7 in Halifax Regional hospital. He was 79. Mr. Austin was born in Halifax County on December 6, 1923, to the late Jim H. Austin and the late Nannie Moss Austin. AVirginia Game Warden for 40 years, Mr. Austin was married to the late Gladys Conner Austin, and was a member of Clover United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 8 and the Halifax Sportsman's Club. Survivors include one son, David "Speedy" Austin of Raleigh, one brother, James R. "Pete" Austin of Shelbyville, Tn. and two sisters, Barbara Ann Jones of Red Oak and Sandra Edwards of Mechanicsville. He was predeceased by one son, Richard Michael Austin, two brothers, Sonny Austin and Dude Austin and one sister, Ruby Holdren. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantations, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Va., 24528. Rosa Lee Ballou Rosa Lee Ballou, 49, of 6217 Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie, died March 6 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Ballou was born in Halifax County on August 19, 1953, the daughter of Prunious Ballou and Nell Edmunds Ballou. She was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Katherine Ballou of Nathalie; four grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Ballou and Carolyn Ballou, both of South Boston; three brothers, Perry Ballou of Clarksville, Lawrence Ballou of Halifax, and Jerry Ballou of Lawrenceville. Funeral services for Ms. Ballou will be held March 11 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Nelson Stamps officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. William Lloyd Gravitt Funeral services for William Lloyd Gravitt, 79, of Huell Matthews Highway, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Don Davidson will conduct the service. Mr. Gravitt died Saturday at McGuire Virginia Hospital in Richmond. He was a retired tobacco farmer and Army veteran. Mr. Gravitt was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 8 and the D.A.V. He was born in Halifax County on September 29, 1923, a son of the late Hustler A. Gravitt Sr. and Willie Lucy Cole Gravitt. Mr. Gravitt is survived by his step-mother, Bertha L. Gravitt of Virgilina, three sons, Randolph L. Gravitt and Christopher L. Gravitt, both of South Boston, and Gerald B. Gravitt of Vernon Hill, three brothers, Hustler A. Gravitt Jr. and Arthur Gravitt, both of South Boston, and Billy Gravitt of Richmond, one sister, Betty Ann Drury of Albany, Georgia, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Visitation time will be at Brooks Funeral Home on Tuesday between 7:00-8:30 p.m., and at other times at the home, 4122 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider Shady Grove U.M.C. Building Fund, 4129 East Hyco Road, South Boston. Charlotte Elizabeth Kent Charlotte Elizabeth Kent, 83, of Wilmington, NC, died March 6 at New Hanover Medical Center. Mrs. Kent was born in Camden County, NC on January 13, 1920, the daughter of Charlie Sawyer and Bette Simpson Sawyer and was married to Maurice Samuel Kent. Survivors include one daughter, Sharyn K. Adams of South Hill; one son, Maurice Kent Jr. of Virgilina; three grandchildren, Gary L. Kent of Boydton, Charlotte K. Pennington and Brian A. Keeton, both of South Hill; three great- grandchildren, Chase Kent of Boydton, Nathaniel Pennington and Dale Keeton, both of South Hill. Graveside services for Mrs. Kent will be held today, March 10 at 11 a.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Sue Wiley conducting the service. Betty Sue Penick Ms. Betty Sue Penick of Wickham Street, South Boston, died Thursday, March 6, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Penick was 55. She was born in Halifax County on October 18, 1947, and was a daughter of Geanettie Penick. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Ms. Penick is survived by four daughters, Ms. Patrice Penick and Ms. Monica Penick, both of South Boston, Mrs. Samantha Wade of Clover and Mrs. Stacy Greene of South Carolina; three sons, David Collins, Alfie Penick and Tracey Bailey of Alexandria; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Ms. Geanettie Penick of Clover; four sisters: Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mrs. Jacqueline Lacks of Halifax, Mrs. Yvonne Gordon of Philadelphia and Mrs. Joyce Sydnor of Alexandria. Other survivors include seven brothers: Warren Penick, Jesse Penick, Freddie Penick and Fulton Penick, all of Halifax, Robert Penick of Louisiana, Lawrence Penick of Alexandria and Vincent Thompson of Philadelphia; one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In honor of the wishes of Ms. Penick, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Region, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Samantha Wade, 8010 Hunting Creek Road, Clover. Funeral arrangements are by Jeffress Funeral Home, North Main Street, South Boston. March 12, 2003 Ralph Earl Austin Funeral services for Ralph Earl Austin were held yesterday at the Brooks Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. The Revs. Don Davidson and Marvin Cook officiated. Burial followed in the Clover cemetery. Mr. Austin died Friday, March 7 in Halifax Regional hospital. He was 79. Mr. Austin was born in Halifax County on December 6, 1923, to the late Jim H. Austin and the late Nannie Moss Austin. AVirginia Game Warden for 40 years, Mr. Austin was married to the late Gladys Conner Austin, and was a member of Clover United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 8 and the Halifax Sportsman's Club. Survivors include one son, David "Speedy" Austin of Raleigh, one brother, James R. "Pete" Austin of Shelbyville, Tn. and two sisters, Barbara Ann Jones of Red Oak and Sandra Edwards of Mechanicsville. He was predeceased by one son, Richard Michael Austin, two brothers, Sonny Austin and Dude Austin and one sister, Ruby Holdren. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantations, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Va., 24528. Rosa Lee Ballou Rosa Lee Ballou, 49, of 6217 Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie, died March 6 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Ballou was born in Halifax County on August 19, 1953, the daughter of Prunious Ballou and Nell Edmunds Ballou. She was a member of Bethel Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Katherine Ballou of Nathalie; four grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Ballou and Carolyn Ballou, both of South Boston; three brothers, Perry Ballou of Clarksville, Lawrence Ballou of Halifax, and Jerry Ballou of Lawrenceville. Funeral services for Ms. Ballou will be held March 11 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Nelson Stamps officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. William Lloyd Gravitt Funeral services for William Lloyd Gravitt, 79, of Huell Matthews Highway, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Don Davidson will conduct the service. Mr. Gravitt died Saturday at McGuire Virginia Hospital in Richmond. He was a retired tobacco farmer and Army veteran. Mr. Gravitt was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 8 and the D.A.V. He was born in Halifax County on September 29, 1923, a son of the late Hustler A. Gravitt Sr. and Willie Lucy Cole Gravitt. Mr. Gravitt is survived by his step-mother, Bertha L. Gravitt of Virgilina, three sons, Randolph L. Gravitt and Christopher L. Gravitt, both of South Boston, and Gerald B. Gravitt of Vernon Hill, three brothers, Hustler A. Gravitt Jr. and Arthur Gravitt, both of South Boston, and Billy Gravitt of Richmond, one sister, Betty Ann Drury of Albany, Georgia, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Visitation time will be at Brooks Funeral Home on Tuesday between 7:00-8:30 p.m., and at other times at the home, 4122 Huell Matthews Highway, South Boston. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider Shady Grove U.M.C. Building Fund, 4129 East Hyco Road, South Boston. Charlotte Elizabeth Kent Charlotte Elizabeth Kent, 83, of Wilmington, NC, died March 6 at New Hanover Medical Center. Mrs. Kent was born in Camden County, NC on January 13, 1920, the daughter of Charlie Sawyer and Bette Simpson Sawyer and was married to Maurice Samuel Kent. Survivors include one daughter, Sharyn K. Adams of South Hill; one son, Maurice Kent Jr. of Virgilina; three grandchildren, Gary L. Kent of Boydton, Charlotte K. Pennington and Brian A. Keeton, both of South Hill; three great- grandchildren, Chase Kent of Boydton, Nathaniel Pennington and Dale Keeton, both of South Hill. Graveside services for Mrs. Kent will be held today, March 10 at 11 a.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Sue Wiley conducting the service. Betty Sue Penick Ms. Betty Sue Penick of Wickham Street, South Boston, died Thursday, March 6, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Penick was 55. She was born in Halifax County on October 18, 1947, and was a daughter of Geanettie Penick. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Ms. Penick is survived by four daughters, Ms. Patrice Penick and Ms. Monica Penick, both of South Boston, Mrs. Samantha Wade of Clover and Mrs. Stacy Greene of South Carolina; three sons, David Collins, Alfie Penick and Tracey Bailey of Alexandria; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Ms. Geanettie Penick of Clover; four sisters: Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Mrs. Jacqueline Lacks of Halifax, Mrs. Yvonne Gordon of Philadelphia and Mrs. Joyce Sydnor of Alexandria. Other survivors include seven brothers: Warren Penick, Jesse Penick, Freddie Penick and Fulton Penick, all of Halifax, Robert Penick of Louisiana, Lawrence Penick of Alexandria and Vincent Thompson of Philadelphia; one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In honor of the wishes of Ms. Penick, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Region, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. The family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Samantha Wade, 8010 Hunting Creek Road, Clover. Funeral arrangements are by Jeffress Funeral Home, North Main Street, South Boston. March 14, 2003 Gloria Yvonne Davis Gloria Yvonne Davis, 50, of Forestville, MD, formerly of South Boston, died March 8 at Arlington Hospice Care Center in Arlington. Ms. Davis was born in South Boston on October 6, 1952, the daughter of Samuel Davis Sr. and Rosa Majors Davis. She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. Survivors include her mother of South Boston; two sisters, Sandra Davis-Johnson of Forestville, and Audrey Davis-Sehon of Sunnyvale, CA; and two brothers-in- law, Walter Johnson and Michael Sehon. Graveside services for Ms. Davis will be held tomorrow, March 15 at 11 a.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens in South Boston. The family will receive friends at the gravesite Saturday. James Louis Saunders James Louis Sanders, 62, of Smithville, NC, died March 10 in MD. Mr. Sanders was born in Smithville on October 15, 1940, the son of Robert and Quissie Sanders. Survivors include one son, Michael P. Sanders of MD; one daughter-in-law, Tyra Sanders; four grandchildren; and his former wife, Queen Davis. He was preceded in death by a friend, Sarah Canty. Burial for Mr. Sanders will be held tomorrow, March 15, at 10 a.m. at the Miller Family Cemetery in South Boston. Vianna Lowe Pleasants Vianna Lowe 'Vi' Pleasants, 81, of 206 Yates Street, South Boston, died March 11 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Pleasants was born in Somerset, KY on January 6, 1922, the daughter of William Jackson Lowe and Lillie Ware Lowe and was married to Alton Baxton Pleasants. She was a member of First Baptist Church of South Boston. Survivors include her husband; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alton B. Pleasants III and wife, Sarah, of South Boston, and Rodney M. Pleasants and wife, Donna, of Danville; one brother, David Lowe of Somerset. Mrs. Pleasants was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lori Michelle Pleasants; five sisters, Violet Vorich, Jesse Plummer, Violet Girdler, Ruth Helen Roberson, and Virginia Lowe; and one brother, Daniel Lowe. Services will be held today, March 14 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Dane Skelton and Tim Nuckles officiating. Burial will take place in Danville Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 875, South Boston, 24592. Arthur Lee Williams Arthur Lee Williams, 84, of 1110 Deer Ridge Trail, South Boston, died March 10 at the Veterans' Medical Center in Durham, NC. Mr. Williams was born in Halifax County on February 13, 1919, the son of James H. Williams and Willie Barksdale Williams. He was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church and was also a Navy Veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Williams Screen of Bronx, NY; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Williams of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held March 15 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 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Screen, 1094 Deer Ridge Trail, South Boston. March 17, 2003 Samuel Louis Ashby Samuel Louis Ashby, 69, of Gladys died March 13 at his home. He was the husband of the late Helen Hailey Ashby. Mr. Ashby was born in Halifax County on January 15, 1934, the son of the late Johnnie Louis Ashby and Maggie Mason Ashby. He was a member of Childrey Baptist Church and a retired employee of Burruss Lumber Company. Survivors include one son, Bobby Wayne Ashby and wife, Angie, of Baltimore, MD; three daughters, Glenda Dale Ashby, Janet Beadles and fiance', George, all of Baltimore, and Lisa Dawson and husband, Raleigh, of Altavista; three sisters, Lucille A. Woosley, Ethel A. Woosley and Geneva A. Crews, all of Nathalie. A funeral service for Mr. Ashby was held March 15 at 11 a.m. at Childrey Baptist Church by the Rev. Rodney Barwick. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ruth Elliott Pulliam Funeral services for Ruth Elliott Pulliam of Aarons Creek Road will be held at Hitesburg Baptist Church on Tuesday at 3 p.m with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Lee Merck, Richard Cooke and Vance Midgett will officiate. Mrs. Pulliam, 87, died Sunday at The Woodview. She was born in Halifax County on September 18, 1915, a daughter of the late Nannie Rose Hudson Elliott and Hammett Elliott. She was married to the late John Pulliam. Mrs. Pulliam, a homemaker, was a member of Hitesburg Baptist Church. Mrs. Pulliam is survived by two sons, Ronnie Pulliam of Aarons Creek and J. Ray Pulliam of Lynchburg, one daughter, Joan P. Newman of Lynchburg, one brother, Robert Elliott of Virgilina, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Carroll Elliott, Alfred Elliott, Marshall Elliott, Ben Elliott and Edgar Elliott and one sister, Dexter Elliott Smith. Visitation time at Brooks Funeral Home is Monday from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and at other times at the home, 4026 Aarons Creek Road, Virgilina. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider Hitesburg Baptist Church. Rawleigh Allen 'Bossie' Snead Funeral services for Rawleigh Allen "Bossie" Snead will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Clover Baptist Church. The Rev. Tom Walker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Clover Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Snead died Saturday at the Tar River Manor in Greenville, N.C. He was 79. Mr. Snead was born in Halifax County on May 25, 1923 to the late Carl Raymond Snead and the late Sallie Throckmorton Snead. He was a member of the Clover Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served during World War II. Mr. Snead is survived by one daughter, Sandra Snead Everett and husband Lester of Robersonville, N.C., two sisters, Mary S. Parks of Scottsburg and Sarah S. Weston and husband Ernest of Chase City, one brother, George Snead and wife Janet of Richmond, one grandson, Alan Harris and wife Kristi of McClellanville, S.C., one granddaughter, Mary Marshall Mattocks and husband Noland of Winston- Salem and three great-grandchildren, Rawleigh Harris and brother Samuel Harris, both of McClellanville, and Harris Gray Mattocks of Winston-Salem. For memorials, please consider the Clover Baptist Church or the Hamilton Baptist Retirement Home, P.O. Box 220, Hamilton, N.C., 27840. Felton Edison Whitlow Funeral services for Felton Edison Whitlow, formerly of South Boston, will be held today at 3 p.m. at the Palmetto Street Church of God in Florence, S.C. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens. Mr. Whitlow died early Friday morning in a Florence hospital after an illness. He was 77. Mr. Whitlow was born in South Boston to the late George H. and Gladys Wilkerson Whitlow. He was a member of the Freedom Worship Center in South Boston, and was a retired buyer for Export Leaf Tobacco Co. Mr. Whitlow is survived by his wife, Pearl Campbell Whitlow, four children, Linda Barnio of Florence, Danny Whitlow and Ricky Whitlow, both of South Boston and Jack Whitlow of Lexington, S.C., one sister, Sylvia McCurry of Halifax County, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. March 19, 2003 Carrie Womack Adams Carrie Womack Adams, 85, of 160 Craddock Street, Halifax, died March 17 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mrs. Adams was born in Cumberland County on March 12, 1917, the daughter of Norvell J. Womack and Mattie Sue Wright Womack, and was married to Walter Carsie Adams Jr. She was a member of Beth Car Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Jimmie McCourt of Roxboro, NC; and one niece, Shirley Jean Everton of Farmville. Services for Mrs. Adams will be held today, March 19 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Wall officiating. Burial will take place in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville. The family is receiving friends at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association. Alma Puryear Comer Alma Puryear Comer, 92, of 4029 East Hyco Road, South Boston, died March 17 at Twin Oaks Convalescent Home. Mrs. Comer was born in Halifax County on February 1, 1911, the daughter of Howard Lee Puryear and Minnie Forlines Puryear, and was married to Sampson Comer. She was a member of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church where she was a member of the WSCS. Survivors include one son, Sammy W. Comer and his wife, JoAnne, of South Boston; one grandson, Clinton S. Comer; five sisters, Ester P. Tillotson and Virginia P. Morris, both of Virgilina, Myrtis P. Brann of Reedville, Clara P. Wimmer of Raleigh, NC, and Catherine P. Kimbrough of Irvington. Other than her parents, Mrs. Comer was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Ann Anderson, and two brothers, Wilson and Robert Lee Puryear. Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel today, March 19 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Frank Brooks Easley Frank Brooks Easley, 82, of Clarksville, died March 15. He was the husband of Joan Boyd Easley. Mr. Easley was born in Clarksville. He operated Easley Supply and was a mail carrier for many years. Funeral services were held March 17 at 11 a.m. at Clarksville Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Oakhurst Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Mr. Easley is survived by two daughters, Barbara Easley Stanley of Montpelier and Frankie Owen Easley of Madison Heights; two brothers, Robert Henry Easley of Spartenburg, SC and, Eugene Brannock Easley of Staunton. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Gibson 'Pomp' Easley, and a daughter, Molly Davis Easley. Ellis Jones Ingram Sr. Ellis Jones Ingram Sr., 80, of Stagecoach Road, Nathalie, died March 17 at Berry Hill Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Audrey Conner Ingram. Mr. Ingram was born in Halifax County on June 26, 1922, the son of Eraustus Jones Ingram and Willie Watts Ingram. He was a member of Clover Bottom Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, and the French Masonic Lodge. He was the retired owner of Town and Country Upholstery. Survivors include three sons, Ellis J. Ingram Jr. and wife, Emma, of Swords Creek, Charles Ingram and wife, Jackie, of South Boston, and David Ingram and wife, Gloria, of Gladys; three daughters, Hilda Martin of Republican Grove, Clara Fariss and husband, Everett, of South Boston, and Mary Gregory of Duloth, GA; one brother, Sidney Ingram of Halifax; four sisters, Mary Richardson and Peggy Wilkins, both of South Boston, Arlene Oakes of Halifax and Sally Elliott of Oxford, NC; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Ingram, and a sister, Betty Jane Smith. A funeral service for Mr. Ingram will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 19, at Clover Bottom Baptist Church by the Revs. James Crocker and Charles O'Roark. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Masonic Rites at the grave. Gladys Fawcett Marshall Gladys Fawcett Marshall of Arlington died in San Antonio, Texas on March 16. She was born in Fawcett's Gap in 1923, and was married to John 'Bus' Marshall, a former Halifax resident. She worked as a secretary to the Department of the Navy. Survivors include one sister, Emily Fawcett Thrasher of Albuquerque and one brother, William S. Fawcett of FL; one son, Robert E. Marshall and fiance', Aggie Ballard, of Woodbridge; one daughter, Ellen and husband, John Onderdonk, of San Antonio; one granddaughter, Tammy Marenick and husband, Paul, of Chesterfield; one grandson, John H. Marshall and wife, Tamie, of Leesburg; and three great-grandchildren. Interment is at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, March 20, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Halifax. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Arlington. Larry Darnell Traynham Larry Darnell Traynham, 48, of 6051 Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie, died March 14 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Traynham was born in Halifax County on February 10, 1955, the son of Bertha Traynham. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother of the home; two sisters, Marie Roberts and Ruby Bane, both of New Haven, CT; and one brother-in-law, David Roberts of New Haven. Services will be held March 21 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Claiborne officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home. March 21, 2003 Berl Dean 'Daisy' Baucom Graveside services for Mrs. Berl Dean "Daisy" Baucom of Nathalie will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2003 at the Halifax Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Shelton Miles will officiate. Mrs. Baucom died Tuesday, March 18 at the home of her daughter in New Jersey. She was 71. Mrs. Baucom was born in Ashville, N.C., on July 20, 1931 to the late Edward Baucom and Bertha Baucom. Survivors include three daughters, Gail Hall and husbane Wayne of Nathalie, S.Darlene Hosterman of Asbury, N.J. and Dawn Kenyon and husband Patrick of Asbury, N.J., one son, Cecil Dale Seymour and wife Marie of Huntington Beach, Ca., seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. William Sydnor Jr. William Sydnor Jr., 73, of 2307 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, died March 17 in South Boston. Mr. Sydnor was born in New York, NY on June 5, 1929, the son of William Sydnor Sr. and Annie Nicolas Sydnor. He was a member of St. James Baptist Church, was a Navy Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 99. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Sydnor of Jackson, MS, Valarie Sydnor of Tuckahoe, NY and Aprel Bolt of Yonkers, NY; two grandchildren; one sister, Joan Coleman of Yonkers; one brother, Raymond Sydnor of New York; two sisters-in-law, Rosetta Sydnor Jackson of Scottsburg and Hillary Sydnor of New York; and a friend, Amanda Bates of South Boston. Funeral services for Mr. Sydnor will be held tomorrow, March 22 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. Eugene Frederick Venable Eugene Frederick Venable, 79, of 430 North Main Street, Halifax, died March 17 at his home. Mr. Venable was born in Halifax County on January 17, 1924, the son of Willie Venable and Tassie Dixon Venable and was married to Lillian Thompson Venable. He was a member of Banister Hill Baptist Church and was a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include one sister, Ruth N. Venable of Jamaica, NY; and two sisters- in-law, Irene Sawyer and Araminta Goode, both of Halifax. Funeral services for Mr. Venable will be held March 23 at 3 p.m. at Banister Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. William Carr officiating. The family will receive friends at the Chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home Saturday evening from 7 until 8, and other times at the home. March 24, 2003 Frank Jeter Conner Funeral services for Frank Jeter Conner will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, May 25, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Scottsburg. The Revs. Clyde Everett and Leonard Watlington will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Brooks Funeral Home today from 7-9 p.m. and at other times at the home of Chip King and Jennifer Phillips, 4407 Brentwood Drive in South Boston. Mr. Conner died Saturday at the Maple Heights Rest Home. He was 88. Mr. Conner was born October 27, 1914 in Halifax County to the late Howse Mount Conner and the late Zora Womack Conner Riley. He was a retired farmer and employee of Central Contracting Co., and was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. Survivers include five sons, Micky Conner and wife Ann and Ricky Conner and his son Matthew, all of Ringgold, Warren Conner, Wayne Conner and Frank Clay, all of Halifax, one daughter, Barbara Newcomb and husband Glenn of Clover, one sister, Lucy Conner Wells of Clover, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and a special niece, Virginia Wilmoth of Clover. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by one son, Frank Lee Conner, sisters, Jenny, Wilma Mae, Josie, Rosa and Myrtle, and brothers Johnny, Lewis and Marlow. Alvin Gray Hodges Sr. Alvin Gray Hodges Sr., 68, of 2013 Volens Road, Nathalie, died March 20 at his home. Mr. Hodges was born in Halifax County on February 2, 1935, the son of Lewis Brantley Hodges Sr. and Melinda Murphy Hodges, and was married to Estelle Clay Hodges. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife; six children, Ann Clay and husband, Phillip Sr. of Red House, Delma Wilson and husband, James A. Jr., of Amelia, Wanda Crews and husband, Steven Sr., of South Boston, Alvin Hodges and wife, Shirley, Lennie Layne and husband, Johnny Sr., and William Hodges and wife, Deanna, all of Nathalie; 13 grandchildren, Andrew Wilson, Ashley and Jacob Hodges, Steven, Johnny Jr., Billy and Felicia Layne, Crystal Crews Chandler and husband, Aaron, Steven Crews Jr., Jeffrey and Kirsten Hodges, Josh and Melissa Reagan; three sisters, Elaine Younger and husband, J.W., Josephine Fisher, all of Nathalie, and Margie Lamar and husband, Jim. He was preceded in death by a great- grandchild, Aaron Chandler Jr.; two sisters, Geraldine Jackson and Archie Wood; and one brother, Lewis Hodges Jr. Services for Mr. Hodges will be held today, March 24 at 11 a.m. at Catawba Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael O'Shea and David Dickerson officiating. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Liberty Volunteer Fire Department First Responders. March 26, 2003 Frank Jeter Conner Funeral services for Frank Jeter Conner will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Scottsburg. The Revs. Clyde Everett and Leonard Watlington will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Brooks Funeral Home today from 7-9 p.m. and at other times at the home of Chip King and Jennifer Phillips, 4407 Brentwood Drive in South Boston. Mr. Conner died Saturday at the Maple Heights Rest Home. He was 88. Mr. Conner was born October 27, 1914 in Halifax County to the late Howse Mount Conner and the late Zora Womack Conner Riley. He was a retired farmer and employee of Central Contracting Co., and was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. Survivers include five sons, Micky Conner and wife Ann and Ricky Conner and his son Matthew, all of Ringgold, Warren Conner, Wayne Conner and Frank Clay, all of Halifax, one daughter, Barbara Newcomb and husband Glenn of Clover, one sister, Lucy Conner Wells of Clover, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and a special niece, Virginia Wilmoth of Clover. Mr. Conner was preceded in death by one son, Frank Lee Conner, sisters, Jenny, Wilma Mae, Josie, Rosa and Myrtle, and brothers Johnny, Lewis and Marlow. Thomas Anthony Francis Thomas Anthony Francis, 65, of 18709 Carter Road, Dinwiddie, died March 24 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Francis was born in Halifax County on March 7, 1938, the son of John Massey Francis Sr. and Minnie Owen Francis and was married to Mary Long Francis. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. Survivors include his wife; one brother, Owen Francis of Scottsburg; three sisters, Agnes Grundman of Jacksonville, FL, Lucille Thompson of Virgilina, and Madeline Moorefield of Scottsburg. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Massey Francis Jr. Services for Mr. Francis will be held tomorrow, March 27 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Eugene Ballance, Glenn Russell and Raymond Moorefield officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening from 7:00 until 8:30, and other times at the home of Mrs. James G. Long, 2041 Philpott Road, Lot 17, South Boston. There will be a memorial service at Faith baptist Church in Colonial Heights at a later date. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, 1079 Spruce Street, Martinsville, 24112. William Berkley Hill William Berkley Hill, 78, of 1035 Westside Park Drive, South Boston, died recently in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Hill was born in Halifax County on December 9, 1924, the son of James Thomas Hill and Flemetta Bassett Hill. He was a member of Berry Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Thomas Easley Hill of Philadelphia; and one sister-in-law, Rev. Gwendolyn Hill of P hladelphia. Funeral services for Mr. Hill will be held today, March 26 at 11 a.m. at Berry Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy F. Crews officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Mardan Omar Hunt Mardan Omar Hunt, 56, of 514 Greenway Drive, South Boston, died March 23 at Hunter-Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. Mr. Hunt was born in Clarksville on July 8, 1946, the son of Daniel O'Connell Hunt and Margaret Glasscock Hunt and was married to Anne Hazelwood Hunt. He was a member of South Boston Seventh Day Adventist Church, American Legion Post 8 in South Boston and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Hunt served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Thomas Edison Submarine which was based out of New London, CT, and was a buyer for F&A Automotive in Chase City. Survivors include his wife; one stepdaughter, Angela Hazelwood and husband, Bryant, of Evington; two grandchildren, Alysha and Matthew Hazelwood, both of Evington; one brother, Ralph Hunt of Orange; and three sisters, Rose Chandler of South Hill, Mary Hunt of South Boston, and Charlotte Harris of Bullock, NC. Services for Mr. Hunt will be held today, March 26 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Garland Day officiating. Burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military Rites. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider a charity of your choice by either a gift or your time. Henry Edward Woody Sr. Henry Edward Woody Sr., 76, of 1025 Tuck Trail, Nathalie, died March 23 at his home. Mr. Woody was born in Pittsylvania County on November 24, 1926, the son of Howard Woody and Minnie McDowell Woody and was married to Colleen Gregory Woody. He was a member of Catawba Baptist Church and was a Veteran of WWII. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn W. Clark and Patricia W. Fields, both of Nathalie; one won, Henry E. Woody Jr. of Scottsburg; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Woody was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Mary Katherine Woody; and three brothers, Carroll, Leroy and Elmer Woody. Services will be held today, March 26 at 2 p.m. at Catawba Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael O'Shea and Jason Murray officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Gideons International, 3255 L.P. Bailey Memorial Highway, Nathalie, 24577, or the Building Fund for Catawba Baptist Church, P.O. Box 128, Nathalie, 24577. March 28, 2003 Cabell Solomon Murray Cabell Solomon Murray, 88, of South Boston, formerly of Virgilina, died March 25 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Mr. Murray was born in Virgilina on December 8, 1914, the son of Cabell Flournoy Murray and Emily Belle Tuck Murray and was married to Mary Ellen Clark Murray. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Person County, NC. Survivors include his wife of South Boston; one daughter, Mildred M. Torian of Collinsville; two sons, Cecil Murray of Danville and Garland Murray of Chesterfield; six grandchildren, Sam Torian IV of Berryville, Sarah Torian of Atlanta, GA, Steve Murray of Mt. Laurel, Ben Murray of San Francisco, CA, John Murray and Anne Murray, both of Chesterfield; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ada Shotwell of Virgilina; and one brother, Fraser Murray of Virgilina. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by one son, Glenn Murray. Services will be held tomorrow, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Victor Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home this evening, March 28, from 7:00 until 8:30. Dorothy Anne Vaughan Peregoy Dorothy Anne Vaughan Peregoy, 56, of 2204 Jones Ferry Road, South Boston, died March 27 at the V.A. Hospital in Richmond. Mrs. Peregoy was born in Mecklenburg County on October 4, 1946, the daughter of Joseph Lewis Vaughan Sr. and Mary Elliott Vaughan, and was married to James Peregoy. She was a retired LPN with The Woodview. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, March 29 at 11 a.m. at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hebron United Church of Christ Cemetery. Survivors of Mrs. Peregoy include her husband; her father of Nelson; three brothers, Joseph L. Vaughan Jr. and his wife, Sue, John Patrick Vaughan and wife, Lisa, all of Nelson, and James A. Vaughan and wife, Libby, of Cluster Springs; one sister, Judy Bigger and her husband, Alfred of Chase City. She was preceded in death by her mother, and one sister, Sara Lucille Vaughan. The family will receive friends this evening, March 28, from 7:00 until 8:30 at Brooks Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Emma Banks Williams Emma Banks Williams, 88, of Halifax, died March 26 at Berry Hill Nursing Home. Mrs. Williams was born in Halifax County on August 30, 1914, the daughter of Paul and Hallie Long Banks, and was married to Naman Williams. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held tomorrow, March 29 at 1 p.m. at Dunn & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Halifax with the Rev. R.S. Wimbish officiating. Burial will follow in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. March 31, 2003 Cornelius Olander Carrington Funeral services for Mr. Cornelius Olander Carrington will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the Mason Chapel Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronald Claiborne will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Carrington died Thursday, March 27, at his residence, 284 Witcher Road, Ringgold, Va. He was 58. Mr. Carrington was born in Halifax County on October 6, 1944 to William Carrington and Priscella Hamlett Carrington. He was married to Rosalyn Harper Carrington and was a member of Mason Chapel Baptist Church. He was a former employee of Lorillard, Inc. Mr. Carrington is survived by his wife, one sister, Clarice Berry of Tampa, Fl., one step- daughter, April J. Waller of Danville, one step-grandson, one brother- in-law, Lloyd Berry of Tampa, Fl., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will recieve friends at Mason Chapel Baptist Church on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., and at all other times at the residence. James Anthony Kintigos Mr. James Anthony Kintigos of Old Cluster Springs Road in Halifax County died Sunday, March 30, 2003 in his home. He was 74. Mr. Kintigos was a retired real estate agent and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Raab Kintigos. Private services for Mr. Kintigos are scheduled. Martha Cole Link Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Cole Link will be held at the Mt. Cana United Methodist Church on Monday, March 31, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Randy Holmes will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Link died Saturday, March 29, at the Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 83. Mrs. Link was born in Halifax County on July 6, 1919 to the late Deshazo Cole Sr., and the late Maude Hudson Cole. She was a member of the Mt. Cana United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy L. Cole and Martha L. Clark, both of South Boston, one son, Robert W. Link of South Boston, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Link was preceded in death by one son, Lionel Link, three sisters, Lois Shelton, Ethel Cole and Virginia Wilson, and one brother, D.S. Cole Jr. The family wishes that anyone wishing to give memorials please consider the Mt. Cana UMC. Gloria Jean Medley Funeral services for Ms. Gloria Jean Medley of Washington, D.C., formerly of Scottsburg, will be held at St. James Baptist Church on Thursday, April 3, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Byrd B. Blackwell will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Medley died March 28 at the Washington Hospital Center. She was 44. Ms. Medley was born in Halifax County on September 7, 1958 to the late Sherman C. Medley and Mrs. Gertrude Bailey Medley. She was employed by the AFL-CIO. Ms. Medley is survived by three sisters, Lillian Holt, Pamela Gayles and Paula Traynham, all of Scottsburg, one brother, Willie Sherman Medley of the Bronx, N.Y., three aunts, Gertrude Bailey of Alexandria, Beulah Edmunds of Sutherlin and Josephine Barksdale of Scottsburg, five uncles, Willie G. Bailey of Alexandria, Curtis Bailey and Milton Barksdale of Scottsburg, Willie Edmunds of Sutherlin and Eldridge Bailey of Roanoke, one brother-in-law, Eddie Holt of Scottsburg, one sister-in-law, Anna W. Medley of the Bronx, N.Y., three nieces, four nephews and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, including the devoted Dyrell Madison of Washington, D.C., and Tonia Smalls of Scottsburg. The family is receiving friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Holt, 1028 Woods Creek Lane, Scottsburg. James Edward Morris James Edward Morris, 34, of 8225 James D. Hagood Highway, Scottsburg, died March 27 in Mecklenburg County. Mr. Morris was born in Halifax County on August 31, 1968, the son of Tommy Morris and Rose Lane Smiley Compton. He was a member of Clover Baptist Church and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Tommy Compton, of Scottsburg; his father and stepmother, Inez Morris, of Scottsburg; three sons, Tyler, Jordan and Alexander Morris; one daughter, Jillian Morris; two sisters, Kimberly Fisher and Tina Mocarsky, both of Scottsburg; and his maternal grandmother, Gladys Smiley of Clover. Services for Mr. Morris will be held today, March 31, at 11 a.m. at Clover Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Clover Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Clover Baptist Church. Lee T. Pamplin Funeral services for Mr. Lee T. Pamplin of College Street in South Boston will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Sandy Palmer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Coleman Hill Cemetery in Cluster Springs. Mr. Pamplin died Wednesday, March 26, at his residence. He was 73. Mr. Pamplin was born in Halifax County on February 10, 1930 to the late Embro Pamplin and Urmy Harris Pamplin. He was married to Rose Harris Pamplin. Mr. Pamplin is survived by his wife, three daughters, Lorraine Patterson and Cheryl Pamplin, both of South Boston, and Karen Pamplin of New York, three sons, Mitchell Pamplin, and Eric Pamplin, both of New York, and George Pamplin of Bronx, N.Y., 14 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence, 1908 College Street, South Boston.