ALLEN, John William "Sonny" Jr., 76, widower of Thelma Saunders Allen and owner and operator of Allen's Oyster House, Inc., Coles Point, Va., died December 25, 2007. Mr. Allen was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean era, a retired Director of Northern Neck Electric Co-op and a member of Coles Point United Methodist Church. He is survived by his son, William R. "Billy" Allen and wife, Beth, of Chesapeake, Va.; three grandchildren, Will, Joshua and Samuel Allen; three sisters, Elizabeth Kaplan, Waldorf, Md., Adeline Winstead, Kinsale, and Louise Bailey, Arizona; two godsons, Christopher Palicia and John H. Allen II; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Coles Point United Methodist Church, with interment at Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coles Point United Methodist Church General Fund, c/o Brenda Bevans, 528 Coles Point Road, Hague, Va. 22469.
Lucy Yeatman Allen, 84, of Warsaw, died on Thursday, October 13, 2005. She was the widow of Peter A. Allen Jr. and a member of Grant United Methodist Church. Survivors are her children, William E. Cooke, Rose Withers, and Betty Lou Conklin, son-in-law, Charles Squires; two sisters, Belle Jenkins and Susie Brown; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her children, Charles C. Cooke, Lucy Schneider and Lorraine Squires. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Grant United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant Cemetery Fund or to Alzheimer's Association.
ANDREWS, Joseph C., 95, of Tappahannock, passed away, April 26, 2008 due to complications of Alzheimers disease. Joseph was born on October 4, 1912 in Essex County, Va., and was an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-three years, Florence Andrews; his son, Joe Campbell Andrews of Tappahannock; his daughter, Nancy Andrews of Waitsfield, Vt.; a granddaughter, Sarah Campbell Andrews; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2008 at Marks-Bristow Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Upper Essex Church Cemetery, with Reverend Roy Foster officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association - Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/28/2008.
Yvonne Balasakis Angelo "Yiayia Ma" passed away quietly and peacefully on her wedding anniversary, July 12, 2005, at home with her family by her side at the age of 92. She was born in Thrace, Greece, on July 15, 1913. She touched the hearts of everyone that met her. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Anthony Angelo; and her son, Anthony Constantine. Mrs. Angelo is survived by her daughter, Mary Trahadias and her husband, Philip; and her son, Ernest Constantine and his wife, Rita; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Angelo was a former owner of Angelo's Restaurant, was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Philoptochos Society and the Eastern Star. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the Trisagion Prayer Service will be held Thursday (tonight) at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any expressions of love be sent to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund or Sentara Hospice of Chesapeake. The family would like to thank the Sentara Hospice for their kind, compassionate healthcare given to our loved one during her illness.
Carroll Winston Arthur Sr. was born on Oct. 23, 1933. His parents were the late Nina Pettiford and James Henry Arthur Jr. of Richmond County. He was the oldest of four children, which include one sister, Mary Eva "Sister" Shelton, who preceded him in death in 1997, and two brothers, James Henry Arthur III and Lawrence Chester Arthur. As a young boy, Carroll accepted Christ and joined the Clarksville Baptist Church and attended with his family. He received his education in the Richmond County Public Schools. He leaves to cherish fond memories three sons, Carroll Winston Arthur Jr. (Helen) of Augusta, Ga,, Curtis Arthur (Pearl) of Richmond and Kelvin Arthur (Valerie) of Tege Cay, S.C.; two brothers, James Henry Arthur III (Delma) and Lawrence Chester Arthur of Warsaw; eight grandchildren, Keith, Curtis II, Mitra, Kelsey, Kaleb, Elsie, Yvette and Gerald; nine great-grandchildren; one aunt, Ida Pettiford, and a host of nieces, nephews, several cousins, including family patriarch, cousin John Lewis Pettiford (Gladys) and friends. Funeral services were on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at Clarksville Baptist Church. Pastor Michael R. Reed Sr. officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery, Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Erlene Umber Ashby of Bowlers Wharf, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Erlene retired from Dahlgren and worked at Good Things in Warsaw for several years. She was an active member of Upper Essex Baptist Church until moving to Oak Grove, where she was active in her church as long as she was able. She was buried at Upper Essex Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2006. Bonnie Balderson
John Amos “Monkey Face” Ashton passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2007. He was born on March 29, 1943 in Zacata to the late Alverta “Muddy” Ashton. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 at Siloam Baptist Church.
William Louis Balderson, 74, of Montross died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003. Mr. Balderson was a retired laborer and a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday, Jan. 16, at Welch Funeral Home in Montross. Interment was in Rappahannock Baptist Church cemetery in Newland. Memorial contributions may be made to Montross Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520.
Swannie Louise Balderson Miss Swannie Louise Balderson, age 96, of Montross died on Saturday, Jan. 15.
Robert Eugene Beatley Jr., 36, of Burgess, Va., passed away on Monday, October 10, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Rob was a former athletic trainer at Virginia State University and was with the athletic department of the Atlanta Braves Organization and Christ Church School. He was a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Dallas, Texas and a member of New Friendship Baptist Church, Burgess. He is survived by his daughter, Savannah Beatley, of Richmond; parents, Dr. Robert E. Beatley Sr. and Vera Tackett Beatley; sister, Christal Lynn Wilmer and husband, Tim; nephew, Jordon Wilmer; and special aunt, Betty Kidd, all of Burgess. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Faulkner Family Funeral Home, Burgess. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2005 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at New Friendship Baptist Church, Burgess. Memorial donations may be made to the Savannah Beatley Education Fund, c/o The Bank of Northumberland, P.O. Box 365, Burgess, Va. 22432.
Banks, Ethel Mae BANKS Ethel Mae Banks, of Tappahannock, formerly of Richmond, entered eternal life on April 18, 2007.
Robert M. "Bobby" Battaile, 66, of Montross died Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Mr. Battaile was a member of Ephesus Christian Church and a retired farmer. He is survived by his mother, Elva M. Battaile, one brother, Ben L. Battaile III and his wife, Betty, and one niece, Anne Bayne Battaile, all of Montross. Also surviving are several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin L. Battaile Jr. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Ephesus Christian Church, Foneswood. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ephesus Christian Church Memorial Trust Fund, c/o Minnie Reamy, Box 1027, Montross, Va. 22520.
Robert Richard Beasley, 92, of Callao passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. He was the proud founder of R.R. Beasley Concrete in Callao, where he worked for over 70 years. He was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church at Callao and a 60-year member of Heathsville Masonic Lodge 109. He also was a member of Montross Landmond Masonic Lodge 293. He was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with and playing music with many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ilva Hayden Beasley. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Beasley of Farnham; a son, R. Ray Beasley and his wife, Lane, of Callao; a close and loving friend, Martha Lewis of Callao; two sisters, Hilda Croxton of Sandston and Virginia Ferguson of Maryland; his grandchildren, Bill Beasley, Rob Beasley II, Heather McKenney, Chris Packett and Roy Stevens; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Henderson United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sue Ann Salmon officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Henderson United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, Callao, Va. 22435. Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Heathsville, handled the arrangements.
Woodrow V. Baylor Woodrow V. Baylor, 65, of Montross died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Warsaw Health Care Center. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, June 28, at Siloam Baptist Church, Montross, with Pastor C.L. Long officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Jeanette Pitts Belfield, 95, of Montross, widow of Frank Edward "Jack" Belfield, died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Mrs. Belfield is survived by a son, Frank Edward Belfield Jr. and his wife, Thelma, of Montross; a daughter, Joyce Ann Sudduth and husband, George of Montross; a brother, Joseph Pitts and wife, Louise, of Temple Hills, Md.; and two sisters, Clara Mae Pitts and Pearl Wolko, both of Richmond. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Ronald Lee Sudduth, Elaine Belfield Landman and Brenda Sudduth Lewis; nine great-grandchildren, Ronald Lee "R.T." Sudduth Jr., Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Paul Sudduth, Kyle Daniel Sudduth, Marie Joyce Sudduth, Zackery Logan Sudduth, MNF Dennis Wayne Landman Jr., Joel Westley Landman, Shannon Jeanette Lewis and Samantha "Sam" Courtney Lewis; one great-great-grandson, Joel Wayne Landman. A funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 9, 2006 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, with burial following in the Grant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. James Salmon officiated. Pallbearers were Emmitt T. "Tom" Pitts Jr., Kenny Pitts, Dennis Wayne Landman Sr., Tommy Lewis, James E. White and Paul Pitts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montross Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520 or Grant United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debbie Duckett, 7905 Kings Highway, Montross, Va. 22520. Kendall Wayne Berry 68 years Kendall Wayne Berry, 68, of Montross died Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Mr. Berry was a Westmoreland State Park ranger and was the husband of Evelyn Younkin Berry. Other survivors are four sons, Kenneth W. Berry, Douglas L. Berry and Dale L. Berry, all of Montross, and Michael S. Berry of Colonial Beach; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday, May 14, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. c/o Mrs. Gwen Odell, Box 453, Montross, Va. 22520
. Violet Childs Boyce, age 81, of Coles Point, widow of George M. Boyce, died on Friday, September 23, 2005. Mrs. Boyce was a retired licensed beautician, a member of Coles Point United Methodist Church, and the Betty Lewis Chapter of the O.E.S. She loved her family, community and church. Surviving are a brother, John W. Childs and his wife, Leslie of Oakton. She is also survived by a niece, Donnie Childs Bass and her husband, Buddy of Richmond; as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Ellsworth Boyce. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, with burial following in Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coles Point United Methodist Church, Box 114, Hague, Va. 22469.
Veda L. Bottomley, 63, of Montross, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2005. Mrs. Bottomley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was formerly of Vienna, Virginia, where she was active at McLean Bible Church and church secretary at Chesterbrook Presbyterian Church. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, Lyells, Va., serving as a librarian, a member of the Westmoreland County Garden Club, the Uptown Quilters Guild, and was an avid needle worker. Surviving are her husband, John F. "Jack" Bottomley; a son, John N. Bottomley and wife, Alessia, of Geneva, Switzerland; a daughter, Joy L. Tayor of Fredericksburg, Va.; five grandsons, Edward and James Bottomley and Luke, Jonathan and Joshua Taylor. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Beulah Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the Welch Funeral Home, 17546 Kings Hwy., Montross, Va.
Evelyn Sisson Bowen, 86, of Westmoreland County, passed away on Saturday, June 18 due to complications of Alzheimers disease. Widow of John Randolph Bowen Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bowen Shearer and husband Donald, of Chesterfield; her son, John Randolph Bowen Jr. and wife Christine of Warsaw; four grandchildren, Christy Bowen Livesay, Cindy Bowen Haynes, Elizabeth Morgan Shearer, and Graham Branson Shearer; one great-granddaughter, Megan M’Lynn Livesay, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Evelyn Sisson was born at Templeman, VA on July 21, 1918, and was one of the last surviving child of eleven born to Willie Norwood Branson Sisson and George Ashby Sisson. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Randolph, and beloved to her children and grandchildren. Friends and family will long remember Evelyn as a person who cultivated the beauty of her gardens, and prepared delicious dinner-fare for all to enjoy. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 20, at Lebanon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Salmn officiating, and her niece, Judy Sisson Hynson, playing her favorite hymns on piano. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Donald A. Shearer, Timothy Holmes Livesay, Joseph Harold Hayes Jr., Gary L. Sisson, Warren M. Yeatman and John D. Taylor will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasurer, Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 6160 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA, 22572
Raymond E. Bowen, of Montross, passed away on July 6, 2007, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. Ray and his wife, Chris, were visiting family in Kansas when he suffered a massive stroke on June 27, 2007. Ray had a distinguished 31-year career at Dahlgren's Naval Surface Warfare Center as a Senior Naval Gun Technician. His commitment to excellence and his tireless effort in the field of gun systems and projectiles led to a patent in 2004. Although he retired on Jan. 3, 2007, Ray returned part-time to a continuation of the work that he had enjoyed for many years. Having reached 60 on March 16, 2007, he was pleased to have more time at home to devote to family and friends and his model railroad hobby. Ray was a 1965 graduate of Washington and Lee High School, and he answered his call to the draft in 1966 for a two-year tour in the U. S. Army. In 1967, Ray served in Vietnam for a year, earning a Bronze Star for outstanding meritorious service as an administrative specialist. Ray was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and a lifetime member of the Tropic Lighting 25th Infantry Division. Over the years, Ray had been an active volunteer fireman in the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department. He was a charter member of the Montross Moose Lodge and held numerous local and state seats in the organization. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Edward Bowen. Survivors include his wife, Chris; his mother, Lillian England; two sons, Eddie and wife, Becky, and Kennon and wife, Kasey; step-son, Joe Saunders and finance, Ria Knutson; six grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas, Sarah Brooke, Kamden Bowen and Alexis Holmes, all of Montross and Jeyton Saunders of Kansas. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, with interment following at Grant United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a Moose Service being held at 8 p.m. A memorial service will also be held at Dahlgren on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Down Syndrome Congress, 1370 Center Drive, Suite 102, Atlanta, Ga. 30338.
Irvin Joseph Boudreaux Jr., of Coles Point, died on Thursday, January 20, 2005. Mr. Boudreaux was a Korean War veteran. He is survived by his wife, Virginia A. Boudreaux; one son, Charles Edward Boudreaux, Warsaw; two daughters, Virginia Lee Boudreaux, New York, and Precia Ann Smith, Ruston, La.; one brother, Rudolph Boudreaux, Lock Port, La.; one sister, Marian Alcantara, Metarie, La. Also surviving are two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 27, at Carmel United Methodist Church, Kinsale. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central Va. Chapter, 2112 West Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
Evelyn Sisson Bowen, 86, of Westmoreland County, passed away on Saturday, June 18 due to complications of Alzheimers disease. Widow of John Randolph Bowen Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bowen Shearer and husband Donald, of Chesterfield; her son, John Randolph Bowen Jr. and wife Christine of Warsaw; four grandchildren, Christy Bowen Livesay, Cindy Bowen Haynes, Elizabeth Morgan Shearer, and Graham Branson Shearer; one great-granddaughter, Megan M’Lynn Livesay, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Evelyn Sisson was born at Templeman, VA on July 21, 1918, and was one of the last surviving child of eleven born to Willie Norwood Branson Sisson and George Ashby Sisson. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Randolph, and beloved to her children and grandchildren. Friends and family will long remember Evelyn as a person who cultivated the beauty of her gardens, and prepared delicious dinner-fare for all to enjoy. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 20, at Lebanon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Salmn officiating, and her niece, Judy Sisson Hynson, playing her favorite hymns on piano. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Donald A. Shearer, Timothy Holmes Livesay, Joseph Harold Hayes Jr., Gary L. Sisson, Warren M. Yeatman and John D. Taylor will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasurer, Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 6160 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA, 22572
Mrs. Thelma Nash Bowen, 99, widow of Irvin G. Bowen, of Newland, died Monday, June 13, 2005. She was a member of Rappahannock Baptist Church, Newland. She is survived by two sons, Eugene Bowen, of Dunkirk, MD, and Elmer Douglas Bowen, of Calabash, NC; two daughters, Patricia Bowen of Manassas, and Adeline Boomgaard, of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren, Dale, Kevin, Keith, and Diana Bowen, and Craig Boomgaard; 2 great-grandsons, Stephen and Matthew Bowen; and a sister, Zola Wilson, of Hudson, FL. She was preceded in death by a son, Norman A. Bowen. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 2 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, Haynesville, VA. with burial at Rappahannock Baptist Church, Newland. The Pastor Adam Bowling officiated. Pallbearers were Dale Bowen, Diane Bowen, Kevin Bowen, Keith Bowen, Craig Boomgaard, and Jack Triessl. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Richmond County Library.
Evelyn Sisson Bowen, 86, of Westmoreland County, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2005 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Widow of John Randolph Bowen Sr., she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bowen Shearer and husband, Donald of Chesterfield, Va.; her son, John Randolph Bowen Jr. and wife, Christine of Warsaw, Va.; four grandchildren, Christy Bowen Livesay, Cindy Bowen Haynes, Elizabeth Morgan Shearer, and Graham Branson Shearer; one great-granddaughter, Megan M'Lynn Livesay; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends at the Welch Funeral Home, Warsaw, Va., tonight at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2005 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, with the Reverend James Salmon officiating, and her niece, Judy Sisson Hynson, playing her favorite hymns on piano. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasurer, Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 6160 Menokin Road, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
Mrs. Thelma Nash Bowen, 99, widow of Irvin G. Bowen, of Newland, died Monday, June 13, 2005. She was a member of Rappahannock Baptist Church, Newland. She is survived by two sons, Eugene Bowen, of Dunkirk, MD, and Elmer Douglas Bowen, of Calabash, NC; two daughters, Patricia Bowen of Manassas, and Adeline Boomgaard, of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren, Dale, Kevin, Keith, and Diana Bowen, and Craig Boomgaard; 2 great-grandsons, Stephen and Matthew Bowen; and a sister, Zola Wilson, of Hudson, FL. She was preceded in death by a son, Norman A. Bowen. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 2 P.M. at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, Haynesville, VA. with burial at Rappahannock Baptist Church, Newland. The Pastor Adam Bowling officiated. Pallbearers were Dale Bowen, Diane Bowen, Kevin Bowen, Keith Bowen, Craig Boomgaard, and Jack Triessl. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Richmond County Library.
William Bernard Boyle, 83, died Saturday, June 21, 2003. He is survived by family in Montross. Mr. Boyle was a retired farmer and member of Henderson United Methodist Church at Callao. Surviving are his wife, Lois R. Boyle; three daughters, Rose Marie Self, Judy Boyle and Mary Ellen O'Bier, all of Warsaw; two sons, W. Bernard Boyle and Curtis Bryon Boyle, and their mother, Gladys Balderson, all of Montross; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, James Preston Boyle of Richmond and Robert Clifton Boyle of Callao; and a sister, Marguerite B. Straughan of Adelphi, Md. A funeral was held Tuesday, June 24, at Henderson United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montross Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22572; or to the Richmond County Rescue Squad, Box 55, Warsaw, Va. 22572. Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, Warsaw, handled arrangements.
Kendall Wayne Berry, 68, of Montross died Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Mr. Berry was a Westmoreland State Park ranger and was the husband of Evelyn Younkin Berry. Other survivors are four sons, Kenneth W. Berry, Douglas L. Berry and Dale L. Berry, all of Montross, and Michael S. Berry of Colonial Beach; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday, May 14, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. c/o Mrs. Gwen Odell, Box 453, Montross, Va. 22520.
Stacy Allensworth Minor 34 years Stacy Allensworth Minor lost her long courageous battle with cancer April 10, 2004 at the home of her parents Gary and Lois Allensworth of Montross. She was 34. Stacy was employed by BAE Systems of Dahlgren, a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and church treasurer. Other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Charles William Minor, a daughter Olivia Grace Minor, one brother, William Daniel Allensworth of Montross and one sister Cindy Marie Allensworth and her fiancé Gregory Marc Fisher of Arlington, a grandmother Thelma S. France of Montross. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kermit France of Montross and William F. and Grace B. Allensworth of Colonial Beach. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at Beulah Baptist Church, Lyells, Va. The Reverend Malcolm Hutton officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rafe Parker, Robert Jones, James L. Johnson, Tommy Vanlandingham, Nathan France, Scott Jones, Lee Arnest and James E. Minor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Minor Educational Fund, c/o Peoples Community Bank, P.O. Box 306, Montross, Va. 22520.
John Middleton Branson, 92, of Montross passed to his heavenly reward Friday, Jan. 16, 2004. He was the husband of Mary Carter Harris Branson until her death in 1970. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Westmoreland County schools and for the Town of Montross. He served on the Montross Town Council, and was a longtime faithful worker at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, where he belonged to the United Methodist Men and served as a church trustee. John M. is survived by his wife, Earleane Robins Branson; his daughters, Jane Carter Branson and Evalyn B. Sanford and her husband, Billy, all of Montross; his stepchildren, Betty M. Eby of Tappahannock, Robert A. Mason of Newport News and Richard F. Mason and his wife, Cathy, of Hampton; three grandchildren, Becky S. Bowen and her husband, Eddie, Richard C. Sisson and his wife, Melanie, and Bill Sanford and his wife, Nicole; stepgranddaughter Elizabeth Eby; and four great-grandchildren, Zachary Bowen, Nicholas Bowen, Megan Hundley and Ryan Sisson. The family received friends at Welch Funeral Home, Montross, on Sunday, Jan 18, with Masonic rites. A funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 19, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montross Rescue Squad or to Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery Fund.
Robert L. Brickner Robert Lee Brickner, 70, of Montross passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Mr. Brickner was a retired water and sewer inspector for the D.C. government, where he worked for 38 years. He was a Maine hunting guide, an avid hunter and loved to fish. He also loved to garden and collect different things. He was a member of Pantico Hunt Club and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Brickner; two sons, Jeffery Robert Brickner of Montross and James Edward Brickner of Lorton; his mother, Miriam W. Brickner of Carlisle, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Jason and Amanda Brickner of Springfield and Kristin and Kyle Brickner of Lorton. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. A funeral was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Interment was. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the funeral home.
Roy E. Brune Roy Edwin Brune, 83, of Montross died Thursday, May 15, 2003. Mr. Brune was a retired bank examiner for the FDIC, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, the Elks Northern Neck Post 2666, where he served as past exalted ruler, and the United Methodist Men's Group. He was also treasurer and member of the board of directors for the Montross Rescue Squad. Survivors include his wife, Frances H. Brune; a daughter, Betty Jane Turnbull of Durham, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Susan H. Staples of Colonial Beach; a stepson, Robert L. Hinson of Springfield; two sisters, Gladys Hammond of Venice, Fla., and Helen Larssen of Sacramento, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Harper. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, with interment at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in Culpeper National Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Dameron will officiate. Pallbearers will be Wallace Turnbull III, Andrew Roy Turnbull, Michael Straughan, Ryan Staples, Brad Hinson and Chris Nardella. Memorial contributions may be made to Montross Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520; or to a favorite charity.
Robert Lee Burner, 67, of Montross, a native of Page County, died Monday night, December 6, 2004, at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, where he had undergone lung surgery. Mr. Burner was born July 20, 1937, and was a son of the late Charles Lee and Anna Virginia Smith Burner. He graduated from Luray High School in 1954 and received a degree in music in 1958 from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, which was then located in Dayton. That fall, he moved to Westmoreland County as a music instructor. He remained with the Westmoreland school system until 1962, when he began pharmaceutical studies at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He received his degree in pharmacy in 1966 and joined the staff of Peoples Drug Store in Montross. He continued his career in pharmacy until his retirement in 2001. Mr. Burner was active in the community. He recently resigned from the Montross Town Council, a position he held for 18 years. He also was Montross mayor for one term and served seven years on the Montross-Westmoreland Sewer Authority. He was a former member of the Montross Planning Commission. He was a former member of the Westmoreland Ruritan Club and a former member and president of the Montross Chamber of Commerce. His professional memberships included the Virginia Pharmacists Association and the Chesapeake Pharmacists Association. Mr. Burner was a member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Montross, where he was choir director for many years and sang in the choir until recently. He also was a member of the church's administrative board and the Methodist Men. On December 30, 1959, he married the former Margaret "Peggy" Lowery Burner, who survives. Also surviving are a brother, Charles Leonard Burner of Luray; three sisters, Mary Ann Waybright and Carolyn Rothgeb of Luray, Barbara Phillips of Stanardsville. A sister, Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Burner is deceased. Additionally he is survived by his good friend and brother-in-law, W. Palmer Lowery of Newport News, and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 10, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Montross. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andrew Chapel UMC Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 574, Montross, Va. 22520; or The American Lung Association, 9211 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23235.
Helen Clement Burruss, 83, of Warsaw, formerly of Highland Springs, passed away March 18. She was the widow of Alfred P. "Butch" Burruss Sr. Survivors include a son, Frank A. Johnson; a granddaughter, Misty M. Thompson; a sister, Mary C. Call; three stepsons, William L., Alfred P. Jr. and James R. Burruss; a stepdaughter, Nancy B. Blankenship; 13 step grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the funeral service was on Monday, March 21. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Hampton View/Sign Guest Book CAMPBELL, Sherwood Hampton Sr., 76, of Montross, died on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Mr. Campbell was the owner of Campbell's Auto Sales, a Korean War veteran, and a member of Providence United Methodist Church. He was the son of John R. and Marnie Campbell, the 17th of 18 children. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Ruby R. Campbell; two sons, Sherwood H. Campbell Jr. "Woody" and his wife, Eveline, of Tappahannock and Michael Campbell and his wife, Kay, of Warsaw; three brothers, Preston Campbell and wife, Yvonne, of Ocean City, Md., Wallace Campbell and wife, Barbara, of Mechanicsville, Md., and Gilbert Campbell and wife, Shirley, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; a sister, Rubynette C. Sanford of Montross; four grandchildren, Sara Orem and husband, Taylor, of Farnham, Kelly Whitlock and husband, Lee, of Tappahannock, Adam Campbell and Ella Campbell, both of Warsaw; and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth B. Reed. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Providence United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 4 to 6 at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Christine Jones, P.O. Box 913, Montross, Va. 22520. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 4/5/2008.
CARNEAL, Thomas Walter Sr., 84, of Tappahannock, died Monday, February 11, 2008. He was the retired owner/operator of Tommy's Gulf Station, Carneal's Tire Shop, and Carneal's Tastee Freez. A member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church, he was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. Tommy was a charter member of the Tappahannock Warsaw Moose Lodge where he was a "Legion" member and a former member of the Tappahannock Volunteer Fire Department and Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Beale and Nancy Elliott Carneal; and four brothers, William Beale Carneal Jr., Douglas G. Carneal, John M. Carneal, and Temple M. "Pete" Carneal. He is survived by his wife, Irma Scott Carneal; a son, Thomas W. Carneal Jr.; his granddaughter, Dorri Carneal Sanders, all of Tappahannock; two sisters, Nancy C. Bridges of Woodbridge and Edna Mae Fisher of Conover, N.C.; three brothers, Austin B. "Pat" Carneal, Francis B. Carneal, and Raymond E. Carneal, all of Tappahannock; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. A reception will follow at the Tappahannock Volunteer Fire Department. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tappahannock Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 807, Tappahannock, Va. 22560 or the donor's favorite charity.
The earthly journey of Albert Carey, born on Oct. 29, 1929, gently came to a close on June 4, 2007. He was born in Westmoreland County to the late James and Rose Carey. He attended the Westmoreland County public schools. At an early age he joined Jerusalem Baptist Church. After leaving Westmoreland, he relocated to Philadelphia, Pa., where he attended Canaan Baptist Church. He attended O.I.C. trade school and also Ace Welding School to complete a course in welding. He was employed at Penn Fruit for several years, Keysby Madison in Amber, Pa., and retired from the Budd Company after 26 years of service. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Salem Baptist Church.
Minister Barbara Christine Gaines Camp of Dunnsville, formerly of Colonial Beach, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Joe. L. Camp; her mother, Berta Pauline Gaines of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Pauline Rena Farrier of Colonial Beach and Peggy Ellis of Fredericksburg; one son, Brian Lewis of Capital Heights, Md.; and one brother, Ricky Gaines of Washington. A funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Loretto with Bishop Darryl K William officiating and interment in Historyland Memorial Park in King George. Robert Preston "Dickie" Carey Sr., son of the late Thelma Reed Carey Roane and Robert Walter Carey, was born April 20, 1938 in Westmoreland County. He died Saturday, March 5, 2005. Mr. Carey was a member of Potomac Baptist Church, Hague and a 1957 graduate of A. T. Johnson High School. He was guitarist of the Golden Stars at Morning Star Baptist Church and briefly played for The Carey Family, a group that consisted of his wife and children. He was a truck driver, owned and operated a dump truck business and was last employed with Waste Management until he became ill. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Hackett Carey; five daughters, Elizabeth Russell, Marie Johnson, Patricia Garnett, Brenda Carey and Linette Payne; two sons, Robert Carey Jr. and Jerome Carey Sr.; three sons-in-law; two daughters-in-law; seven brothers, Arthur Carey, Larry Carey, Walter Carey, Alvin Carey, Elwood Carey, Wayne Carey and Gregory Carey; two sister, Alease Lane and Grace Carey; seven sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a devoted aunt, Dallas Branson; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held March 10 at Potomac Baptist Church, Hague with the Rev. Charles V. Payton officiating. Interment was in Morning Star Church Cemetery, Zacata.
The earthly journey of Albert Carey, born on Oct. 29, 1929, gently came to a close on June 4, 2007. He was born in Westmoreland County to the late James and Rose Carey. He attended the Westmoreland County public schools. At an early age he joined Jerusalem Baptist Church. After leaving Westmoreland, he relocated to Philadelphia, Pa., where he attended Canaan Baptist Church. He attended O.I.C. trade school and also Ace Welding School to complete a course in welding. He was employed at Penn Fruit for several years, Keysby Madison in Amber, Pa., and retired from the Budd Company after 26 years of service. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Salem Baptist Church.
Karen Michelle Pieri Caylor, 44, of Montross passed away of natural causes Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. She was visiting in Clearwater, Fla. at the time. The Santa Ana, Calif. native was a graduate and cheerleader of Falls Church High School in Falls Church and a homemaker in Montross. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Gary L. Caylor; her parents, Lt. Col. Francis L. and Betty Ann Pieri of Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, L. Cpl. Chris J. Caylor, USMC of MCAS Futenmia, Okinawa, Japan, and Daniel T. Caylor of Montross; one daughter, Cpl. Jennifer L. Caylor, USMC of MCAS Cherry Point, N.C.; and two sisters, Kathleen M. Coleman of Clearwater, Fla. and Kristina M. Van Wagnor of Austin, Texas. A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb 3, 2006 at the Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Chapel , P.O. Box 1950, Palm Harbor, Fla. 34682. Frank Carter
The journey of life for Lakesha Renee (Ke-Ke) Campbell, 17, ended suddenly early Saturday morning, May 27, 2006. Ke-Ke was born June 15, 1989 in Richmond to Meshelle S. Thompson and John R. Campbell Jr. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Kinsale. Ke-Ke was a sophomore at Washington & Lee High School where she was an active member of the Student Council Association, Family, Career & Community Leaders of America, and the Varsity volleyball team. To know Ke-Ke was to love her. With her pleasant, cheerful smile and easy-going ways, hardly ever was there a time when you saw her down. When talking with her she was always “just chilling.” Ke-Ke loved to spend time at home listening to music, bonding with her sister and taking care of her favorite pet dog, “Pebbles.” Those who are left to cherish her memory are a devoted mother, Meshelle S. Thompson; a devoted father, John R. Campbell Jr.; stepfather, Willie Thompson; stepmother, Lynn Campbell; a loving sister, Johnelle Campbell; two stepbrothers, Jeramie Ashton of Upper Marlboro, Md. and Quinton Davis of Flat Iron; a god-brother, Jaden Fauntleroy of Newberg, Md.; grandparents, Oliver Sr. and Lucy Sutton of Mt. Holly and John Sr. and Emily Campbell of Kinsale; great-grandmother, Sterling Thompson of Mt. Holly; five aunts, Melanie Sutton of Mt. Holly, Paula Campbell and Carletta Campbell of Washington D.C., Monica Fauntleroy (Samuel) of Newberg, Md., and Clarissa Griffin of Montross; three uncles, Oliver Sutton Jr. of Oldhams, Warren Green (Michelle), Iraq, and Anthony Parker of Dahlgren; a special cousin, Shakeya Sutton of Mt. Holly; a very special friend, William Carter of Edwardsville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins as well as a multitude of friends. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Salem Baptist Church, Mt. Holly with Pastor William I. Curry officiating and interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Welford Burrell Jr., Samuel B. Tate III, Russell T. Tate, Brian Wood, Vernon Campbell and Ernest Campbell Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Johnathan W. Thompson, Albert J. Thompson, Antwan D. Thompson, Russell Wood Jr., Robert Campbell and Chris Wood. Flower bearers were the Washington & Lee High School volleyball team. Services entrusted to Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Willis Chamberlain, 83, of Center Cross departed this life May 21, 2006 in a local nursing home. He is survived by one sister, Alice C. Williams of Philadelphia, Pa., and a devoted niece, Mary E. Key of Center Cross. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Union Hope Baptist Church, Center Cross. Rev. Alvin Hargrave, Pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday, May 26 from noon until 7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock and one hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
James Allen Carpenter, aged 58 of Montross, Died October 30, 2002. No Picture.
William Spencer Carey departed this life Sept. 18, 2005 at his residence in Dunnsville, Va. He was employed for several years with Safeway Stores and for 15 years he has been a salesman with Chandler Chevrolet Inc. in Tappahannock. He is survived by three daughters, Cutisha Cauthorne of Fredericksburg, Rhonda Patrice Johnson of Waldorf, Md., and Tiffany Carey Day of Richmond; one son, Spencer Antoine Carey of Norfolk; two brothers, John D. Carey and Vincent Carey, both of Tappahannock. Viewing Friday, Sept. 23 from noon until 8 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, and two hours before service on Saturday at the church. Funeral service Sat., Sept. 24 at noon at New Liberty Baptist Church, Tappahannock. Rev. Dr. Willie T. Carter, pastor, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
Robert Clayton "Bobby" Clark of Montross, 55, died Jan. 13.
Mrs. Martha Marks Coates, age 94, of Warsaw, widow of Sam Pratt Coates, died on Friday, January 14, 2005. Mrs. Coates is survived by a sister, Lucy M. Bryant of Hyattsville, Md.; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2005 at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Emmerton, with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until funeral time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerusalem Cemetery Fund, Northern Neck Baptist Church or Cobham Park Baptist Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel.
Ashby Neal Coleman, 50, of Spotsylvania passed into peace on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at his home. He was employed by Food Lion/Bloom as an Assistant Manager in Stafford. He was a native of Montross. He was well known for his hard and devoted work as a volunteer with the Westmoreland Rescue Squad and as an assistant manager for the Blue and Grey Grocery Store. Two celebrations of life services will be held at the following locations. Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) in Fredericksburg, Wednesday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Siloam Baptist Church, Montross, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Siloam Baptist Church cemetery. A repass will be held immediately after the interment at the Montross Fire House, Montross.
William Brandon “AC” Crawley departed this life Friday, September 16, 2005. He entered this world with a smile on August 12, 1981 in Richmond. He was raised in Kinsale and received his education in Westmoreland County public schools, graduating June 15, 2000 from W&L. Along with his high school education he attended Northern Neck Regional Vocational Center in Warsaw and successfully completed his trade in 2000. While attending school he worked at McDonalds in Tappahannock and following graduation worked as a laborer. At the time of his passing he was employed with Virginia Paving Company in Stafford. Left to cherish his fond memories are his loving wife, Patrice Crawley of Hague; his devoted parents, Deborah and Al Carey of Kinsale; his sisters, Vicki Brown of Warsaw and Ora (Keisha) Crawley of Kinsale; his mother and father-in-law, Peggy and Alvin Carey of Hague; his grandmother, Annie Crawley of Warsaw and grandfather, William Arthur Carey of Callao; special aunt, Annette Thompson; two special cousins, Von and Kimberly Crawley and a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing celebration was held Sept. 21 at Potomac Baptist Church with Pastor Earl C. Bibbens officiating. Interment was in New Jerusalem Baptist Church cemetery.
James H. Curry, 87, of Montross, Va., died on January 16, 2005. Mr. Curry was the widow of Doris Rose Ells Curry, and a member of Ephesus Christian Church. After Doris's death in 1993, he married Edna Mae Mitchell of Foneswood. Survivors are his wife, Edna Mae Curry; three daughters, Diane Nicholson of Annapolis, Md., Joan Bosmans and Lynn Jacobson, both of Clarksville, Md.; a son, Daniel Curry of Columbia, Md.; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; Edna Mae's family; and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 20 at Ephesus Christian Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, 17546 Kings Hwy., Montross, on Wednesday, January 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ephesus Christian Church or Montross Rescue Squad.
William L. Davis, Jr., 62, of Farnham passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005. He was as member of Rappahannock Christian Church, Dunnsville. He served several years in the U.S. Air Force; obtained certification from the Armstrong School of Carpentry and recently served as a salvage yard assistant. He was preceded in death by his son, Herbert "Mann" Dodson. He is survived by his mother, Susie E. Davis of Tappahannock; his wife of 26 years, Shirley Davis of Farnham; daughter, Angela L. Hall and husband, John of Heathsville; sister, Betty Moss and husband, Joseph "Pete" Moss of Dunnsville; four grandchildren, Amanda R. Hall and David A. Hall, Joshua and Jonathan Dodson of Lottsburg; aunt, Sarah Lloyd of Dunnsville; cousins, Eugene and Melvin Davis of Tappahannock; nephew, Joseph Moss, Jr. and several great-nieces and nephews. Graveside service was held Oct. 10 at Coan Baptist Church Cemetery, Heathsville. Memorials may be made to Callao Rescue Squad, P.O. box 82, Callao, Va. 22435.
Mary Dean Mary Hinson Dean, 92, of Beales Wharf in Westmoreland County died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Welch Funeral Home, Montross, is handling the arrangements, which are incomplete.
Elizabeth Goheens Dameron, 87, of Hague, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2005. Mrs. Dameron was the widow of Malcolm D. Dameron and a member of Nomni Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Janice D. Jenkins and her husband, Donald, of Montross; a brother, Joseph W. Goheens, Mount Jackson, Va.; a sister, Shirley Diehlman, Accokeek, Md. Also surviving are three granddaughters, Terry, Kimberly and Erin Jenkins; and one great-grandson, Brayden Clark. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3, at Yeocomico Episcopal Church Cemetery, Tucker Hill, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6767 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA. 23225.
Robert C. "Bob" Douglas, 65, of Springfield, TN, formerly of Montross, died Feb. 7. Bob, known to many as Cup-O-Tea, was a self-employed painter and a member of the Montross Moose Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Starr Pendergrast; two grandchildren; six sisters, Deane Vaughan, Jackie Rose, Shirley Clark, Nettie Jones, Millicent Harper and Linda McCammon; two brothers, Carl Douglas and Wendell Douglas. A funeral service was held Feb. 11 with burial in the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
Lola Butler Dove, 78, of Montross died Thursday, June 3, 2004. Mrs. Dove was the widow of Richard Hayden Dove and was a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church. She was a former volunteer with the Northern Neck Hospice Support Services and a member of the Telephone Pioneers Association. Survivors are her two sons, Richard H. Dove Jr. and his wife, Fay, and James A. Dove and his wife, Sheila, all of Montross; two sisters, Virginia E. Nash of Montross and Ann B. Flemer of Colonial Beach; five grandchildren, Alex Dove, David Petrillo, Greg Dove, Michael Cote and Stephanie Dove; and one great-grandson, Hayden Dove. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Jean Brewer; and four brothers, Richard Thomas Butler, Warren S. Butler, Clyde M. Butler and Buford L. Butler. A funeral was held on Sunday, June 6, at Popes Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Welch's Funeral Home, Montross, on Saturday, June 5. Memorial contributions may be made to Popes Creek Baptist Cemetery Fund, Box 592, Montross, Va. 22520; or to Montross Volunteer Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520
Martin Anthony Encinger Jr., 64, of Montross, died on Saturday, April 30. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but lived from early childhood until his retirement in 2000 in San Francisco and Marin County, CA. He owned and operated a construction management company and a high-end millwork company in the San Francisco Bay area. He was a member of the Northern California Construction Institute, Society of Professional Engineers, the April Club of Northern California and the Association of Construction Inspectors. He is survived by his wife Mary Flannery Encinger; and son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Shannon Encinger; a grandson, Christian Encinger; granddaughter, Isabella Encinger; a brother, Louis Encinger; two brother and sisters-in-laws, Peter and Loudel Flannery, Terrance Flannery, Nancy Flannery Koch, all of Mill Valley, CA, Bryan and Catherine Flannery of Corte Madera, CA; 10 nieces; two grand nephews; and two great-nieces. A mass for Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Colonial Beach. Father Jerome Magat officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Hague. Pallbearers will be John Glover, Mark Encinger, Louis Encinger, and Bryan Flannery. The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Guadalupe Free Clinic c/o St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, P.O. Box 275, Colonial Beach, VA 22443.
FALLIN, Henry "Kenneth" of Warsaw went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Bailey Fallin. He is survived by Donald E. Fallin, a resident of Warsaw Health Care Center, David W. Fallin and wife, Ellen, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Joseph B. Fallin of Lottsburg, Frank K. Fallin and wife, Pamela, of Charleston, W.Va., Mary F. Pritchard and husband, Daniel, of Warsaw, and Beth E. Fallin of Charlottesville; ten grandchildren, Amy Ahrens (Peter), Lori Seipp (Larry), Matthew Fallin (Laura), Philip Fallin, Grace Ellen Fallin, Lee Fallin, Faith Fallin, Dea Fallin, J.K. Fallin and Bethany Pritchard; five great-grandchildren, Calvin Ahrens, Abe Ahrens, Miriam Ahrens, Andrew Seipp and Owen Seipp; and three sisters, Naomi F. Sullivan, Murlean F. McDaniel and Phyllis F. Cannon. Kenneth was a retired farmer and owner of Fallin Rental Properties. He served as deacon and trustee at his church for many years. He enjoyed serving and meeting benevolent needs of others including missionaries here and around the world. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Missions Fund at Northern Neck Baptist Church, P.O. Box 177, Callao, Va. 22435. The family will receive friends at the Marks Chapel, Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, with interment in Gibeon Baptist Church Cemetery.
FALLIN, Donald Elvin "Donnie," of Warsaw, went safely home to his mother, father and loving Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the age of 57. Donnie was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Henry "Kenneth" Fallin and Grace Bailey Fallin. He is survived by his three brothers, David W. Fallin and wife, Ellen, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Joseph B. Fallin of Lottsburg, Frank K. Fallin and wife, Pamela, of South Charleston, W.Va.; his two sisters, Mary F. Pritchard and husband, Daniel, of Warsaw, and Beth E. Fallin of Charlottesville. Donnie touched so many lives and was loved by all. He spoke volumes through his sweet nature and sparkling eyes. The Fallin family expresses sincere appreciation to his extended family and caregivers at the Warsaw Health Care Center. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, with interment in Gibeon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Marks Chapel this evening (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Warsaw Health Care Center Resident Activity Fund, 5373 Richmond Road, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
FALLIN, Grace Bailey, of Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the age of 82. She is survived by her husband, Henry Kenneth Fallin. She is also survived by six children, Donald Elvin Fallin, a resident of Warsaw Health Care Center, David Wellington Fallin and wife, Ellen of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; Joseph Bailey Fallin of Lottsburg, Va., Frank Kent Fallin and wife, Pamela of Charleston, W.Va., Mary Fallin Pritchard and husband, Daniel of Warsaw, Va., and Beth Evelyn Fallin of Charlottesville, Va. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Amy Ahrens and husband, Peter, Lori Seipp and husband, Larry, Matthew Fallin and wife, Laura, Philip Fallin, Grace Ellen Fallin, Lee Fallin, Faith Fallin, Dea Fallin, J.K. Fallin and Bethany Pritchard; and five great-grandchildren, Calvin Ahrens, Abe Ahrens, Miriam Ahrens, Andrew Seipp and Owen Seipp. She was preceded in death by her father, James Jacob Bailey; her mother, Mary Love Abraham Bailey; and granddaughter, Carrie Beth Pritchard. Grace lived a life of unselfish sacrifice in the service of her Lord and devotion to her eldest son, Donnie. She was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, a faithful friend and teacher. She grew up in Skinquarter in Chesterfield County, then attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va. She taught "Tiny Tot Nursery School" in her home for many years. She was also involved in helping her husband manage the farm and Fallin Rental properties. Grace was active in her church for many years. She took her faith seriously and her desire was to serve Christ first, other second and herself last. Grace, also know as "Dolly" to some, was well known as a faithful prayer warrior. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Missions Fund at Northern Neck Baptist Church, P.O. Box 177, Callao, Va. 22435 or Warsaw Healthcare Center Resident Activity Fund at Warsaw Healthcare Center, 5373 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, Va. 22572. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2007 at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel with interment in Gibeon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Marks Chapel this afternoon (Sunday) from 4 to 6 p.m.
Lorena Dovell Fries, 88, of Montross, died on Friday, February 27, 2004. Mrs. Fries was the widow of August Ernst Fries and a homemaker. She was also the oldest member of the Colonial Beach Eastern Star and a charter member of the Colonial Beach VFW. Survivors are her son, Kenneth Allen Triplett of Clarksville, Tennessee; two daugthers, Shirley C. Morgan of Montross and Janet Trigger of King George; a sister, Pauline Scott of Tallahassee, Florida; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Dovell of Raleigh, North Caroline; nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services was held on last Tuesday at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel with the Reverend Charles Dameron officiating. Entombment followed in the Northern Neck Memorial Gardens, Callao. Pallbearers were Kenneth Chatham, Larry Chatham, Jason Chatham, Joel Trigger, Timmy Trigger, and Everett Allen Trigger. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, Westmoreland Rescue Squad, or to the Montross Rescue Squad.
The book of life was gently closed for Arlene Margaret Givons, who departed this life on Monday, July 16, 2007, at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born December 17, 1943, to the late Critcher and Lillie Stewart. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Monrovia Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Lloyd Watts. She received her schooling in the Westmoreland County School System. On Aug. 22, 1970, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Deacon Thurman Givons. She was employed by Mary Washington Hospital for many years. Peggy is the name we all knew her by. Her favorite colors were royal blue and silver. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and she Loved That Chicken from Popeyes. She will be remembered by all as a person who would keep it real with you and would not mind telling you what was on her mind in order to get you straight. She will be missed by all for her famous cooking, especially the crab cakes. Peggy served her church family diligently until she was called home to rest. She was a member of the Deaconess Board, President of the Kitchen Committee, Assistant to the Junior Ushers, Church Custodian, and a member of the Senior Ushers. She served on the Pastor’s Aid Committee and participated in numerous programs with the church. She leaves to cherish her special and everlasting memories: one daughter, Renea (Mike) of Colonial Beach; one son, Odell Stewart of Jarrett; two grandchildren, Delonta McGorda of Colonial Beach and Tiffany Clark (Sterling) of Indian Head, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Kahress, Ashanti and Khimauni, all of Indian Head, Md.; one sister, Anna Wilson (Nathanial) and one brother, Cornellious Stewart, both of Baltimore, Md.; one aunt, Zelda Beverly (Sam) of Colonial Beach; one great-aunt, Etta Watts of Washington, D.C.; three godchildren, Laura Quarterman of Clinton, Md., Sharonda Johnson and Brandon Smith of Fredericksburg; A devoted cousin and best friend, Diane Watts of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and a true friend in Christ, Deaconess Rose Dickens, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, July 21, 2007, at New Monrovia Baptist Church, Colonial Beach. Interment followed in the Historyland Memorial Gardens, King George. Pallbearers were Gregory James, Fred Smith, Seymour Howard, Jessie Woods, James Rhodes and Greg Johnson. Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Gladys Onell Thompson, the loving daughter of the late Paul and Lillie Gaskins. "Big Mama", as she was affectionately called by family members and friends, was born on Aug. 7, 1916 in Westmoreland County. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Midas Newton Greene, 80, of Montross died Saturday, March 11, 2006. Mr. Greene was a retired diesel mechanic and a member of Currioman Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sue. O. Greene, four sons, Bobby D. Greene of Needles. Calif., Larry D. Greene of Montross, Gary D. Greene of Steubenville, Ohio and Michael D. Greene of Warsaw. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma G. Hanby of Lenoir, N.C. and Bertha G. Shirley of Stoney Fork, N.C. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, with burial in Grant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby D. Greene and Pastor Wade V. Wilkins officiated. Pallbearers were Vernon Wilkins, Tom Pitts, Nathan Greene, Michael Greene, Jason Greene, Matt Greene, Chris Sanders and Vester King. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montross Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520 or the American Cancer Society, Attn: Westmoreland Memorial, 895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, Va. 23606. Herbert Willis “Punch” Grimstead, 81, of Montross, husband of Gertline Allen Grimstead, passed away on Aug. 7, 2007. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II, retired Captain of Virginia Marine Resource Commission, a waterman and member of St. James Episcopal Church, Tidwells. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Bobby Grimstead; one daughter, Marie Yeatman, both of Montross; a brother, Tommy Grimstead of Mathews; one sister, Elizabeth Stevens of Deltaville; three grandchildren, Robby Grimstead, Michael Grimstead and Brian Gracik; four great-grandchildren, Bethany Grimstead, Rachel Grimstead, Joey Grimstead and Brandon Grimstead, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Carl V. Grimstead and a sister, Martha Grimstead. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, with the Rev. Katherine Swann officiating. Interment was at Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robby Grimstead, Michael Grimstead, Brian Gracik, Gregory Purcell, Charlie Overstreet, Ricky Allen, Denzel Chatham and Charles M. Allen. Memorial contributions may be made to Westmoreland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 37, Mt. Holly, Va. 22524.
Marion Ellowease "Weasy" Harcum Marion Ellowease "Weasy" Harcum was born in Neenah, Virginia on July 14, 1954, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Wiggins Wise, Sr. At an early age, Weasy as those who knew her lovingly called her, joined Jerusalem Baptist Church. Weasy was educated in the Westmoreland County Public Schools, graduating from Washington and Lee High School in 1972. After graduation, she worked as a LPN at Tappahannock Hospital for several years. She later went to work for Continental Telephone Company in Warsaw and C & P Telephone in Silver Springs Maryland. Weasy returned home from Maryland in 1987 to care for her mother, who passed away in November 1987. After her mother’s death, she remained in the area working in the food industry. At the time of her death, she was employed by the Buoy Food Store in Heathsville, Virginia. Weasy, was joined in holy matrimony to Hurston Harcum on March 28, 1998. Marion departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2005 at her home in Northumberland County, Virginia. Her parents, and two brothers: Melvin and Richard preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory: her beloved husband, Hurston; her son, Andre Wise (Kristen) of Carlyle, Pennsylvania; a stepdaughter, Christina Harcum ; a stepson, Germanique Wilson; two grandchildren: Breland Shamlee and Brooklyn Wise; a sister, Mamie Hickman (Allen); a brother, Robert Wise, Jr. (Linda); one special nephew: Christopher Wiggins; caretaker, Judith Fauntleroy; six aunts: Mary Rich, Elenora Wise, Shirley Wise and Doris Carey of Montross, Virginia; Sarah Thompson of Hague, Virginia and Nannie Ryales (Charles) of Amber, Pennsylvania; a uncle, Richard Carey (Mary) of Threeway, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Hazel Wise of Montross; four aunts-in-law: Annie Reed and Dorothy Hendricks of Baltimore, Maryland; Ann Howard of Callao, Virginia; and Bernice Edwards of Lancaster; five nephews, nine nieces, six great nephews, nine great nieces, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Zion Baptist Church in Lottsburg, Virginia. Pastor John H. Bibbens, officiated. Burial followed at the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary Pall Bearers were: Milton Walker, Mike Luck, Sean Bowles, Ryan Swann and Bernard Bayse. Pall Bearers were: Tom Boyd, Kenneth Bryant, Charles Daye, Darryl Raines, John Hudnall, Danny Robinson, and Gene Swann. Floral Bearers were: Family, Friends, and Co-
Richard Shelton Hall Jr., 89, of Montross died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004. He was the widower of Carrie Hall, was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran, an educator for 30 years, a local prominent farmer and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Nomini Grove. Survivors include two sons, Richard Shelton Hall III of Stafford County and David F. Hall of Montross; a daughter, Elizabeth Gray Hall Thompson of Falmouth; two sisters, Eleanor H. Baker of Fredericksburg and Anna H. Boyd of Alexandria; and six grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Welch Funeral Home, Montross, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Maude Watkins Howell, age 89, departed this life Tuesday morning, October 18, 2005. A lifelong resident of St. Stephens Church, Va., she is survived by her husband, Stuart Howell Sr.; her sons, Edwin Howell and Stuart Howell Jr.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, at the residence. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 21, at St. Stephens Baptist Church at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Stephens Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by B.W. White Funeral Home. <
Deacon Jessie Walker Hackett departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1921 in Westmoreland County to Herman and Blanch Hackett. Jessie was educated in Westmoreland County Public Schools and joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church at an early age where he served faithfully in the Senior Choir, on the Trustee Board and the Deacon Board. He was employed by Tompkins Building Construction Inc in Washington, D.C. as a carpenter's helper. Predeceased by his parents and four children, Cherry, Charles, Fredrick and Joseph Hackett, Mr. Hackett is survived by his wife, Henrietta Hackett of Kinsale; children and their spouses, Mary and Albert Crawley of Baltimore, Edward and Gloria Hackett of Kinsale; Deacon James and Linda Hackett of Callao, Robert Hackett of Kinsale, Hilda and Benson Braxton of Kinsale, Irene and Rev. Bill Brown of Baltimore and Robert Hackett Fauntleroy of Montross; one brother and sister-in-law, Garland and Gertrude Hackett; daughter-in-law, Freda Smith Hackett; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; special friends, Reverends Gerald Smith and James Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held May 2 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church with Pastor Claude Tate officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert H. Fauntleroy, Benson Braxton Jr., James Hackett Jr., Alvin Crawley, Albert Crawley Jr., Joseph "T.J." Hackett Jr.
Paul Hardy of Dunnsville, Va. departed this life June 9, 2005. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. McCarthy, director.
Robert Henderson “Daddy Roy” Roy died Monday, June 13, 2005. He was born June 25, 1918 in Westmoreland County to Rev. William and Alice Roy. He married Lillie Maiden in 1938 and they lived in Washington, D.C. for many years. This 46-year marriage was blessed with three daughters, Althea, Zelda and Gale. In 1994, 10 years after Lillie’s death, Roy married Cora Williams, who survives him. Robert worked as a construction worker for many years and was an active member of Local Union #74. He was also a part-time taxi driver until his health failed. Surviving are his wife, Cora; three daughters, Althea Knowles (Cornelius), Zelda Lawrence, and Gale Session; two stepchildren, Joy Brannum and Sherwin Henry; two brothers, Earl and Allen; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Services were held June 18 at Galilee Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Haden, Sr. officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Audrey Lucille Cheshire Hawkins, 74, of Montross, died Monday, Feb. 28. Mrs. Hawkins was the widow of Calvin H. Hawkins. She was a retired telephone operator for AT&T, a member of Provide nce United Methodist Church and a union member of Communication Workers of America. Survivors are her son, Calvin B. Hawkins of Boston, MA; two daughters, Bonnie Sue Hawkins Molinares of Alexandria and Nancy Lee Hawkins of Portland, OR; four grandchildren, Javier Eric Molinares, Daniel Anthony Molinares, John Michael Molinares and Andrew Blane Molinares; and six great-grandchildren, Cristinia Ann Molinares, Erica Lucille Molinares, Sean Michael Gray, Issac Anthony Molinares, Liliana Molinares and Andrew Molinares. She was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Howard Cheshire and a sister, Virginia Louise Cheshire. Funeral services were held Wed., Mar. 2 at Providence United Methodist church with Rev. James Salmon. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Javier Eric Molinares, Daniel Anthony Molinares, Andrew Blane Molinares, Johnny Jones and Billy Sydnor. Memorial contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund or to the Riverside Hospice. Welch Funeral Home, Montross, handled the arrangements.
James W. Henning James Walter Henning, 71, of Montross died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Mr. Henning had retired from the Air Force and the D.C. Metro system. He is survived by his wife, Fran P. Henning; and three sisters, Betty H. Columbo of Newton, N.J., and Veronica H. Parker and Dorothy H. Fagerlin, both of Stanhope, N.J. A funeral was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Burial was held at a later date with military honors. The family received friends on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attention: Westmoreland County Society, 895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, Va. 23606; or to the American Diabetes Society, 530 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. 23279.
James Walter Henning, 71, of Montross died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. Mr. Henning had retired from the Air Force and the D.C. Metro system. He is survived by his wife, Fran P. Henning; and three sisters, Betty H. Columbo of Newton, N.J., and Veronica H. Parker and Dorothy H. Fagerlin, both of Stanhope, N.J. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Burial will be held at a later date with military honors. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attention: Westmoreland County Society, 895 Middle Ground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, Va. 23606; or to the American Diabetes Society, 530 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. 23279.
Violet Dee Jenkins Hinson, 78, of Montross, died on Saturday, January 8, 2005. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church for over 50 years and a member of the Westmoreland County Fire Department Auxiliary for over 35 years and the widow of Walter Edward Hinson. She is survived by two sons, William E. Hinson of Montross and Charles L. Hinson of Warsaw; one daughter, Charlotte H. Balderson of Montross; two sisters, Rachel J. Hill and Christine J. Jones, both of Montross; five grandchildren, William R. Hinson, Deborah N. Balderson, Kristin C. Balderson, Jaime L. Hinson and Rebecca T. Hinson. Also surviving is a great-grandson, Jordan A. Kennon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Hinson; three brothers, Charles Edward Jenkins, Corra A. Jenkins and Thomas L. Jenkins; and two sisters, Marjorie J. Balderson and Ellie J. Pillsbury. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Providence United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 913, Montross, Va. 22520 or the Westmoreland County Fire Department Auxiliary, P.O. Box 873, Montross, Va. 22520.
Margaret Causey Hundley, age 73, of Montross, died on Sunday, February 27, 2005. Mrs. Hundley is survived by her husband, Leon Aubrey Hundley Sr.; a daughter, Teresa Hundley Davis of Montross; two brothers, Charles Francis Causey of Coles Point and Joseph L. Causey of Mt. Holly; four sisters, Regina C. Lovell of Charleston, S.C., Frances C. Arthur of Arlington, Carol C. Luckey of Virginia Beach and Patricia C. Arnold of Reston. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hundley was preceded in death by a son, Leon A. Hundley Jr. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel with burial in St. James Cemetery, Tidwells. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 110, Hague, Va. 22469 or the Westmoreland County Rescue Squad.
Harold Sinclair Kuster Harold Sinclair Kuster, 77, of Montross, formerly of Washington, D.C., widower of Barbara Ann Campbell Kuster, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005. Mr. Kuster was a member of Bayview Baptist Church, Colonial Beach, a retired equipment operator for Hutchinson Bros. and an Army veteran. Surviving are five sons, Donald Wayne Kuster of Centreville, David Bruce Conner of Colonial Beach, Douglas Harold Kuster of Port Tobacco, Md., Paul Kenneth Kuster of Elkton and Daniel Keith Kuster of Roanoke; two daughters, Katherine J. Cross of Montross and Delores Ann Kuster of Salem; a brother, Noble Lee Kuster of Rockville, Md.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Kuster was preceded in death by a grandson, Paul Martin Cross; two brothers, Melvin Francis "Buddy" Kuster Jr. and Karl Kenneth Kuster; and two sisters, Helen Iquinta and Violet Virginia Harding,. A funeral service was held Oct. 13 at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel with the Rev. Melvin K. Cross Jr. officiating. Interment was at Quantico National Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made tot he American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219.
LATANÉ, Mary Hill, age 89, of Oak Grove, widow of Lt. Colonel David Eaton Latane (USAF, Ret.), died on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Mrs. Latane was a graduate of Smyrna High School in Smyrna, Tenn., and the Northwest Institute of Technology, where she received her degree in Medical Technology. Mrs. Latane also attended the University of Tennessee. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Latane worked as a medical technologist in Michigan during WWII, and afterwards lived with her family in various locations, including Fairbanks, Alaska, Rome, N.Y., and Taichung, Taiwan. After her husband's retirement, Mrs. Latane worked at Oak Grove Elementary School as secretary for her husband, Col. Latane, who was the principal. Surviving are one son, David Eaton Latane Jr. (Dawn) of Richmond; three daughters, Mary L. Sulik (Waldy) of Farnham, Margaret L. Haynes (Tom) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Susie L. Bowie (Charles) of Oak Grove; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Hill of Lewisburg, Tenn. and Frank Hill of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and one sister, Tina H. Montgomery of Lewisburg, Tenn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Oak Grove, with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Welch Funeral Home, 17546 Kings Hwy., Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tappahannock Riverside Hospice or the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Sarah Virginia London departed this life at Warsaw Health Care Center on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005. She was born Sept. 24, 1914 and raised in Westmoreland County, the daughter of Peter N. and Marie K. Hackett. Sarah met and married Eathon Emmanuel London Sr. in July 1934 and their union was blessed with six children. Sarah worked for various government agencies including the Printing Office, Pentagon, Navy Yard and Bolling AFB. She was predeceased by two children, Erick G. and Enoch P. London and one granddaughter, Veronica London Shabazz. Surviving are her children: Eathon E. London, Elizabeth M. L. Brookins, Edward A. London, and Elliot J. London; a great-grandson, Kevin A. Willis who she raised; twelve grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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JACKSON, Phillip, 93, of Tappahannock, Va., departed this life January 28, 2008 in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Jackson; two daughters, Phyllis Jackson Ethern (James) of Lee's Summit, Mo. and Islah Rashada (Ra'oof); and one granddaughter, both of Decatur, Ga. Viewing will be held Wednesday, January 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 31, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Tappahannock. Rev. Dr. Vernon Keeve Jr., pastor, officiating and Rev. Dr. Marion Tapscott, eulogist. Interment in the church cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock.
Willard B. "Trey" Jackson III, 28, of Montross died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004. Trey was born June 26, 1976, in Durham, N.C. He was a graduate of Millbrook High School in 1994, a graduate of North Carolina State University in 2000, and received his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 2002. Trey was employed by the Department of Defense at the Naval Research Center in Dahlgren. Trey is survived by his parents, Willard B. "Jackie" Jackson Jr. and Betty Paulette Brown Jackson of Wake Forest, N.C.; a sister, Ashleigh Jackson of Charlotte, N.C.; and his maternal grandmother, Betty S. Brown of Garner, N.C. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Bay Leaf Baptist Church, Raleigh, N.C. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Millbrook Road, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ben Gatling Mission Fund c/o Bay Leaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bay Leaf Church Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27614. Condolences may be sent to MeM.com.
C.W. "Buddy" Jackson, sheriff of Westmorelsnd County for 32 years, passed May 17, 2008 of cancer.
Kyle Thomas Jackson, 17, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord June 19, 2004. Survivors include his father, Thomas J. Jackson; mother, Susan J. Jackson; stepmother, Sharon Costanza Jackson; sister, Jennifer Jackson; maternal grandfather, Calvin B. Jones; three uncles Michael C. Jones, Larry B. Jones, and Robert Jones; two aunts, Linda Jones and Diana Jones; numerous cousins and friends; and pets, Blizzard, Sydney, Katie, Tigger, and Jewel. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA. One of Kyle's greatest passions was the ocean; therefore, his ashes will be scattered off the coast of Fort Lauderdale where he can be free.
Clarance Johnson Clarance Oliver Johnson, 61, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Montross, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004. A funeral was held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Siloam Baptist Church, Montross, burial was in Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery, Montross. Visitation was held on Saturday at the church. Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home, Warsaw, is handling the arrangements.
Raymond William Johnson, Jr. "Sonny" entered eternal rest Monday, May 9, 2005. He was born Jan. 13, 1942 in Westmoreland County, the eldest son of Raymond and Margaret Fulcher Johnson. He was educated in Westmoreland County school, joined Zion Baptist Church at an early age, later joining Siloam Baptist Church where he served as a trustee before reuniting with his home church in 1995. His marriage to Mary E. Johnson ended in divorce, but was blessed with six children. Raymond served in the U.S. Air Force after high school followed by service with the D.C. Police Department and ended his 24-year federal career at NSWCDD when he retired in 1994. After retirement he took numerous courses in veterinary medicine and automotive mechanics. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, crabbing, hunting and boating. Surviving are his mother, Margaret F. Johnson; daughters, Maureen and Mauve Johnson and Maronica J. Brown; sons, Ralph Tyson, Richard Pierre, and Raymond William Johnson; six grandchildren; six brothers, Hayes of Hague, Robert, Roland, Levi, Charles and John, all of Kinsale; four sisters, Eliza J. Kelly, Edith J. Smith and Elsie J. Thompson, all of Kinsale and Dr. Esther R. Johnson of Woodbridge; one foster sister, Merita Jo Carey of Hague; a host of other relatives and friends, among them special friends Mike and Diane Gadwill, Tina O'Donael and William Kelly, who stayed with him many nights during his illness. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond Johnson; three sisters, Dorothy J. Lewis, Josephine and Collis Johnson; and a brother, James A. Johnson, Sr. Homegoing services were held May 14 at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Jones eulogist. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Anna Mae Jones passed in Janauary, 2008
Jones, Francis Edward - JONES, Francis Edward, 82, of Zacata, died on November 12, 2007 at Rappahannock General Hospital. Mr. Jones was a farmer, owner of F.E. Jones
Lloyd T. "Sonny Boy" Jones, 55, of Westmoreland County died Wednesday, June 11, 2003.
Margaret Ingram Jones, 67, of Montross died Monday, July 19, 2004. Mrs. Jones had retired from Perry Canning Co. and was a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church. She was the widow of Jesse R. Jones. She is survived by a brother, Earl H. Balderson of Montross; four sisters, Edith Bowen and Thelma Jones, both of Montross, Janie Sanford of Colonial Beach and Audrey Dunn of Ashland. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Popes Creek Baptist Church, Baynesville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hilda Bronner, Box 65, Haynesville, Va. 22472.
Thomas Ridgley Jones, 96, of Montross died on Saturday, Feb. 19. Mr. Jones was a retired waterman and a member of Nomini Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Gladys J. Heuer of Fairfax, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie F. Jones and a son Winstead Jones. A funeral service was held Feb. 22 at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. The Rev. James W. Rowland officiated. Interment followed in the Nomini Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 - 5216 or the Nomini Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill Howeth, 2789 Cople Highway, Montross, VA 22520.
Luster W. Jones WARSAW—Luster Walker Jones, 86, of Warsaw died October 9, 2007, at Riverside Hospital in Tappahannock. Also known as “Uncle Walker,”Mr. Jones was born May 14, 1921, in Haynesville to Florence and Frank Beal Jones. He was one of 12 children. He attended school in Threeway. He worked in the Reedville fishing industry and later at Quality Automotive in Tappahannock. He was the janitor for Warsaw Baptist Church. He was famous for his jokes and most of all for his gift of imitating people. He was predeceased by his parents, all his sisters and brothers, and his wife, Bettie Alice Jones. He is survived by three children he partly raised, Frances Ann Prichett of Maryland, David Jackson and Earl Jackson; a sister-in-law. Mae Jones of Farnham; a special friend, Virginia Landon; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 12 at the Second Baptist Church in Warsaw where the Rev. William Roane and the Rev. James Johnson of Lyells Baptist Church officiated. Interment was at the church cemetery.
JORDAN, Margaret Groome, age 90, of Coles Point, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Mrs. Jordan was the widow of John William Jordan, and was the retired owner of Jordan's Store. She is survived by her adopted family, Daisy and Mann Saunders, Stacie and Chris Conley, Teresa and Keith Saunders, Ashley Saunders and Amy Saunders. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, 10300 Richmond Road, Warsaw, with burial following at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday (tonight) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coles Point United Methodist Church, c/o Brenda Bevans, 528 Coles Point Road, Hague, Va. 22469.
Ruby King passed January 07, 2008.
Marian Lou (Davis) Knight, 73, formerly of Westmoreland County, died June 12 in Morgantown, WV of heart failure. The Class of 1948 Valedictorian of Colonial Beach High School, she received a BS from Mary Washington University in Home Economics in 1952. She was preceded in death by former husband, Lt.Col (ret.) Herbert Edward Knight of Hague. She worked as a tax preparation specialist and accountant from 1969 until a brain damaging aneurysm struck her in 1980. She had a warm and open heart for everyone she met. She was a great mom who sacrificed much for her children’s happiness and her husband’s military career. Knight is survived by daughter Margot H. Knight of Winter Springs, FL, sons Erich J. Knight of McGaheysville, VA and Laird A. Knight of Thomas, WV and grandson, Guy E. Scudder, also of Winter Springs. Condolences and memories are welcomed by Laird Knight, PO Box 313, Davis, WV 26260 or on-line to laird@grannygear.com. Catherine Louise Langmack
LeFON, Charles Alfred, age 69, of Montross, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord, April 4, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Jean LeFon of Montross, Va.; his son, Rev. David A. LeFon and his wife, Conni, of Palmyra, Va.; and his daughter, Cathy A. LeFon of Middleburg, Va. He was blessed with three beautiful granddaughters, Rachael Belle Allen, Rebecca LeFon and Allie LeFon. He leaves one sister, Robyn L. Koerschner; two brothers, James C. LeFon Jr. and Carter C. LeFon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James and Kathryn LeFon. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Warsaw, Va. on April 8, 2008, at 11 am. Memorial contributions can be made to Montross Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520.
Catherine Louise Langmack, who passed away to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 11, at the Riverside Hospital in Tappahannock. She was 46 years old. Cathy was a resident at the Orchard Nursing Home in Warsaw for the last year and had been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. Prior to her illness, Cathy lived in Easton, MD, resided in San Pedro, CA for twenty years. She was born in Silver Spring, MD on Oct. 12, 1958 and was the daughter of Holger C. Langmack Jr. and the late Beverly Green Langmack. She was the loving aunt to Justin, Sara, and Denny Colie, and Jessica Hughes of Richmond, and Robbie Derricotte of Silver Spring, MD, Melissa and Michael Langmack of Easton, MD, and Brody and Brooke Largent of Urbana, MD. Catherine was a 1976 graduate of Easton High School. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Easton and recently of the Nomini Baptist Church of Montross. Cathy had a passion for music and played the guitar, piano and sang in the Easton Baptist Church and in various St. Michaels and Easton local establishments in the late 70’s and early 80’s. She played in a band and recorded several records in California. Grave side services will be held at the Nomini Baptist Church in Montross on June 25 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift to the Langmack Sisters Huntington Disease Memorial Fund, 16941 Kings Highway, Montross, VA, 22520.
Maude Ellen Wellons Latane, 78, of Washington's Birthplace in Westmoreland County died at her home Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence W. Latane Jr.; and their two children, Lawrence W. Latane III and his wife, Becky, and Rebecca Ripley and her husband, Jeff. She also had five grandchildren, Sarah Beth, Cameron and Sage Latane, and Evan and Hollyn Ripley. For many years she was president of the Wakefield Memorial Association which supported National Park Service efforts at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. In the 1970s, she helped her husband restore Blenheim, an 18th-century Washington family home which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. She was born in Southampton County and grew up in Emporia. A memorial service was held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Oak Grove at noon Monday. In appreciation of the organization, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 2300 Fall Hill Ave., Suite 210, Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Hilda Taylor Lumpkin, 95, of Montross, widow of Willard R. Lumpkin, died on Tuesday, March 1 at her home. Mrs. Lumpkin was a member of Upper King & Queen Baptist church, and co-owner of the W. R. Lumpkin Concrete works from 1934 to 1967. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Lee Hall and her husband, Donald; Diane L. Hinson and her husband, William; five grandchildren, Ronnie Hall and wife, Sharla, Deborah H. Sanders and husband, Todd, William R. "Bill" Hinson and wife, Kim, Rebecca T. Hinson and Richard York and his wife Linda; six great-grandchildren, Aaron Saunders, Cullen Saunders, Stephanie Vidra, Brandon Vidra, Rachel Hall and Lindsey York; and one sister, Edna T. Stevens. Other than her husband, Mrs. Lumpkin was preceded in death by a devoted niece, Ethel York, and a great-grandson, Jason York. A funeral service was held Friday, Mar. 4 at Providence United Methodist Church, Chiltons, with burial in the church cemetery. The Reverend James Salmon officiated. Pallbearers were Bill Hinson, Ronnie Hall, Richard York, Leo Gibson, Matthew Chatham, Albert Lumpkin, J. Paul Welch II, Todd Saunders, and Richard Clayton Lumpkin. Honorary pallbearers were James C. Gibson, Virginia Sydnor, Charlotte Chatham, Charles Gibson, Pearl Sydnor, Ruth Packett, Alice Sanford and George King. Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Cemetery Fund or Montross Volunteer Rescue Squad. Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel, handled the arrangements.
Ruth V. Lucas Ruth V. Lucas, 92, of Montross died Friday, April 4, 2003, at Tappahannock Manor Adult Center. A funeral will be held at noon on Saturday, April 12, at Morning Star Church, Montross, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Charles V. Payton will officiate. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. She leaves to cherish her legacy and memories two loving and devoted sisters, Frances E. Wright of Montross and Rebecca Ferguson of Washington; one brother-in-law, Louis Ferguson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family members. Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home, Nomini Grove, is handling arrangements.
Dorothy B. McGinness, 95, died Feb. 21 at Farnham Manor. Mrs. McGinness formerly owned Sunset Lodge in Montross. For most of her life she was a very active member of Currioman Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Fulton McGinness. Survivors include Wallace L. McGinness and wife, Bettie Lou of Montross; two grandsons, Dale McGinness of Driver and Richard McGinness and wife Lisa of Hague; three great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Emily and Erin; one sister, Dee Balderson of Montross; one brother, Walter Balderson of Clearwater, FL. The funeral will be held Feb. 25 at Currioman Baptist Church, Zacata, with Rev. Curtis Hawks and Rev. Wade Wilkins officiating. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home, Montross, on Feb. 24. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Currioman Baptist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 841, Montross, VA 22520.
Stacy Allensworth Minor lost her long courageous battle with cancer April 10, 2004 at the home of her parents Gary and Lois Allensworth of Montross. She was 34. Stacy was employed by BAE Systems of Dahlgren, a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and church treasurer. Other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Charles William Minor, a daughter Olivia Grace Minor, one brother, William Daniel Allensworth of Montross and one sister Cindy Marie Allensworth and her fiancé Gregory Marc Fisher of Arlington, a grandmother Thelma S. France of Montross. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kermit France of Montross and William F. and Grace B. Allensworth of Colonial Beach. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at Beulah Baptist Church, Lyells, Va. The Reverend Malcolm Hutton officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rafe Parker, Robert Jones, James L. Johnson, Tommy Vanlandingham, Nathan France, Scott Jones, Lee Arnest and James E. Minor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Minor Educational Fund, c/o Peoples Community Bank, P.O. Box 306, Montross, Va. 22520.
Robert Leroy McCorkle, M.D. 79, died on Sunday, May 1. He was born June 1, 1925 in Meridian, Idaho, to Samuel McCorkle and Edna Smith McCorkle. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James McCorkle. He received his BA degree from Union College, Lincoln, NE in 1949, and his laboratory technician training in St. Louis, MO. He married LaWanda Carrick on October 4, 1951. His life long ambition to be a physician was achieved when he was accepted into Medical School at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA in 1954. He graduated from medical school in 1958 and interned at Los Angeles County Hospital. On finishing family practice residency in Ventura, CA he practiced in LaCrosse, KS for eight years. In 1969 the family moved to Loma Linda, CA for residency in internal medicine. In 1972 they moved to Tappahannock where he practiced medicine at Tidewater Memorial Hospital, and for a short time in Warsaw. In 1958 he had a heart attack. Because of this it was recommended by his cardiologist that he retire from his practice on May 1, 1986. He enjoyed his church, family, gardening, reading, and traveling. His family will truly miss him. We loved him. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lawanda McCorkle; three sons, Brian McCorkle of Loma Linda, CA, Bruce and wife Kathy of Tappahannock and Brent and wife Gail of Randallstown MD; two sisters, Leann Kang of Walla Walla, WA, and Laura VanDecar of Klamath Falls, OR; one sister-in-law, Betty McCorkle of Bellingham, Wa; three grandchildren, Robert Ryan and William Randall of Tappahannock, and Jacob Brent of Randallstown; five nieces; and two nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 5 from 2-4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at the Marks Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at the Tappahannock Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Hospital Road with Pastor Clinton Adams officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Dr. McCorkle to the Tappahannock Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Tappahannock, VA, 22560.
Leon Clyde Monett, 82, of Montross, widower of Edith Power Monett, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Welch Funeral Home, Montross.
MOORE, Maggie "Jane" Davis, 73, of Tappahannock, died Thursday, December 27, 2007. She was the widow of James Franklin Moore Sr. She was a lifelong member of Howertons Baptist Church and a retired employee of Levi Strauss. She is survived by her three children, Patricia Moore Brenzovich and her husband Joseph, Suzanne "Sue" Moore Swann, James F. "Frankie" Moore Jr. and his wife, Edie, all of Tappahannock; one sister, Dorinda Davis Jessup of Richmond; five grandchildren, James Brenzovich and his wife, Stephanie, Suzette C. Siddons and her husband, Jacob, Jarrett "Rusty" Swann and his wife, April, Whitney and Ashley Moore; two great-grandchildren, Arrybella "Bella" Moore Siddons and Hunter Elliott Swann. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2007 in Howertons Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Marks-Bristow Funeral home, Tappahannock. Memorial contributions may be made to Howertons Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3875 Essex Mill Road, Dunnsville, Va., 22454. Blanch Morgan
Garnett S. Mozingo, 93, passed away May 28, 2007 at Parham Health Care Center, Richmond. Mrs. Mozingo formerly of Montross was the widow of Cleveland H. Mozingo and a member of Currioman Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, E. Wayne Mozingo and wife, Sandy of Mechanicsville; one grandson, Wayne Mozingo Jr.; one granddaughter, Christine Balser, and three great-grandchildren, Stephen Mozingo, Emily Mozingo and Charlie Balser. Funeral services were held on May 30, 2007 at Montross Chapel of Welch Funeral Home, with the Rev. Curtis Hawks officiating. Interment was in Currioman Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Riley, Vernon Wilkins, Leonard Bell, David Marks, Eric Oliver, and Bill Alverson.
Demitra Siadys Murphy, 59, of Montross, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003. Mrs. Murphy was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, a retired computer documentation technician for Northrop Grumman and a member of Moose Lodge 2333. She is survived by her husband, Thomas S. Murphy; two daughters, Lacynda Mathes of Sterling, Ill., and Tammy Herbert of Montross; one sister, Cynda Childs of Rockland, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Friday, May 16, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Tappahannock. Interment was Monday, May 19, in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Wheaton, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter, 2010 Corporate Ridge, 7th Floor, McLean, Va. 22102.
Inez Sanford Nash, 94, of Montross died on Sunday, February 8, 2004. Mrs. Nash was a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church and the widow of Robert E. Nash. She is survived by a son; Roy Nash of Montross, a daughter; Marie N. Worful of Springfield, and a grand son; Russell W. Pitts of Springfield. A funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. The Reverend Wade Wilkins officated. Burial followed in the Popes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Coffman, Fletcher Knight, Raymond Nash, Gene Coffman, Vernon Wilkins and Robert Heatwole. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montross Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1174, Montross, VA 2520 or the Westmoreland Couny Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, Montross, VA 22520.
Jeannette C. Niska, 87, of Montross, wife of Ovia Richard Niska, died Saturday, March 18, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in King George. Russell Anthony O'Grady of Montross, Va., husband of the late Margaret H. O'Grady, died Sunday, May 1, 2005. He is survived by two daughters, Margaret A. Trowbridge and Mary E. Richards; two sons, Michael J. and R. Patrick O'Grady; 10 grandchildren; and two sisters, Jeanne O'Grady and Josephine Carter. Mr. O'Grady served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a Rosary Service will be held 7:15 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Sheppard St., followed by interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, Va.
OLIFF, Helen King, 69, of Warsaw, Va., passed away on Friday, December 14, 2007. She was a member of Totuskey Baptist Church, Warsaw, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Oliff Sr. She is survived by four daughters, Brenda K. Williams of Warsaw, Va., Barbara O. Bryant and husband, Ricky of Farnham, Va., Sharon F. Jenkins and husband, George of Oldhams, Va., and Patricia Mozingo and husband, Elvis of Tappahannock, Va.; two sons, James F. Oliff Jr. of Warsaw and Curtis King and wife, Carolyn of Richmond, Va.; four sisters, Mary Klein Schmidt of Warsaw, Va., Alice Morris of Warsaw, Va., Delores Haynie of Newland, Va., and Pauline Rawles of Sharps, Va.; one brother, Carlton King of Lottsburg; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral, Heathsville, Va., on Sunday, December 16, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel on Monday, December 17. Burial will follow in Rappahannock Baptist Church Cemetery, Warsaw, Va. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com.
PARKER, Mary Burke, 24, of Tappahannock, died suddenly March 14, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Nathan III "Tri" and Kathy Parrish Parker; her brothers, Nathan IV "Nate" Parker and Matthew Dabney Parker; her grandmother, Edna B. Parrish; her German grandmother, Lottie Summey; her aunts and uncles, Amanda Sue and Preston Cottrell, Bill and Cheryl Parrish, Bill and Mary Alice Passagaluppi, Karen K. Parker and David and Sandra Griffith; her cousins, Blair Passagaluppi, Kate Passagaluppi, Holland Parrish, William Parrish, Blake Griffith, Christian Griffith, Caroline Myers, Katherine Griffith, Amy Vernon, Brian Griffith and Turpin Acree II. She was predeceased by grandparents, William D. Parrish, Nathan Parker Jr. "June", and Katherine Burke Parker; and an uncle, Brian King Parker. An employee of Bank of Essex, Mary Burke was a graduate of Aylett Country Day School, St. Margaret's School and attended Virginia Wesleyan College. She was presented at the Holly Ball in 2002. She loved and followed ACC basketball, as well as playing and coaching softball. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday in Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Aylett Country Day School, St. Margaret's School Athletic Complex or The Essex County Little
Tyler Branson Peyton, 55, of Warsaw, died on August 22, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Annette Peyton. Survivors are his brother, Billy Peyton and wife, Ann; two sisters, Marietta Yeatman and husband, Bobby, Judy Mulqueen and husband, Herb, all of Warsaw; six nephews, Keith Peyton, Kevin Peyton, Kraig Peyton, Michael Yeatman, Robert Yeatman, and Herbie Mulqueen; and one niece, Moya Mulqueen. The family will receive friends at the Marks Chapel, Welch Funeral Home, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, at Menokin Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Virginia, 3212 Skipwith Rd., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23294 or to Menokin Baptist Church, Kids of Christ, 4459 Menokin Rd., Warsaw, Va. 22572.
Robert Edward Lee Peed, 91, the widower of Patricia G. Reed, died at his home at Horner’s Beach on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, after a brief illness of cancer. He was born at Peed, Va. in Westmoreland County, the son of the late Lee Dolphus Peed and Daisy A. Peed. He was the brother to the late James Donald Peed, Edna P. Pound and Lelma P. Horner. Mr. Peed retired from The Daily News in Washington, D.C., where he was a manager and supervisor of 57 men. He and his wife lived in Maryland until his retirement in 1972, when he built his home and moved to Horner’s Beach. Mr. Peed was a member of Popes Creek Baptist Church where he was a trustee and served on several committees. He is survived by his sister, Marion P. Horner of Montross; two nephews, Garnett C. Horner Jr. and his wife, Betty, and Allan Pound and his wife, Elaine; a niece, Diane Pryor; five great-nephews, Garnett “Clay” Horner III, Dean Horner, Trey Pryor, Donnie Pryor and Craig Jefferson; several great-nieces, Sally B. Horner, widow of the late Lee A. Horner, and his caretakers, Barbara Mohhamed and Mary Byrd. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at Popes Creek Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Miller, Dean Horner, Greg Pryor, Buddy Marks, Sammy Marks, Craig Jefferson and Mike Comer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Popes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Elizabeth Nash, P.O. Box 592, Montross, Va. 22520. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home, Montross.
Nancy Sanford Phillips, 54, of Montross, died on Sunday, March 19, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the Welch Funeral Home.
George Freeman Pickens, son of the late Hosae and Lula Williams Pickens, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2007 at the McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond. He was born on March 26, 1932 in Townville, S.C, but grew up in Greensboro, N.C., where he received his education. A graduate of North Carolina A.& T. State University in Greensboro, he taught in the public schools of Westmoreland County for more than 30 years. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 at Mulberry Baptist Church.
Kathleen Anne Gallagher Porter, 56, of Montross died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004. Mrs. Porter was the wife of Randall B. Porter and was a member of the Montross Moose Lodge. Also surviving are two brothers, Jim Gallagher and his wife, Paula, of Lake Ridge and Michael Gallagher and his wife, Bonnie, of Huntingtown, Md.; and a sister, Pattie Dibely and her husband, Bill, of Satellite Beach, Fla. A funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 15, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. The family received friends on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montross Rescue Squad, Box 1174, Montross, Va. 22520
Johnnie R. Pratt Johnnie Roosevelt Pratt passed away Dec. 24, 2005. He was born Feb. 24, 1933 to t James H. and Susie A. Lucas Pratt in Westmoreland County. He was he eighth of nine children, six of whom preceded him in death. Johnnie was educated in the Westmoreland County School System. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Morning Star Baptist Church in Montross. Johnnie served the United States Army from 1951-1953. Upon returning home from the service to visit his mother, he later decided to go to Philadelphia, Penn. While there he worked out of Lot #57, Heavy Highway and Construction. As you travel over the many roads and bypasses of Philadelphia, you can recall that he helped build them. He joined First Corinthian Baptist Church where he served on the Senior Usher Board. After being in the city for a while he met and married Aldonia Luster. Due to failing health he left his job and moved back to Virginia. He joined Galilee Baptist Church and was a member of Galilee Senior Usher Board and the Trustee Board. He is survived by his wife, Aldonia Pratt of Warsaw; a daughter, Alease Virginia Pratt of Philadelphia, PA.; a son, Darrel Keith of Mitchellville, Md.; a sister, Virginia Smith of Montross; a brother, George Pratt of Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Rashad Green, Charles and Tayia Holden of Philadelphia; two great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law, Lloyd Pierce, Theodore Luster, John Luster and Clayton Bowles; five sisters-in-law, Ruth Johnson, Mary Baldwin, Estelle Luster, Dorothy Dent and Anna Bowles; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; three devoted friends, Lorenzo Johnson, Eugene Garner and James Lilly. A funeral service was held Dec. 29, 2005 at Galilee Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Haden officiating and interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Pierce, Ellis Pierce, Sterling Pierce Jr., Frankie Pierce, James Pierce III, and Charles Veney.
James Ellsworth Prescott Jr., 69, of Montross, died Tuesday, April 5. Mr. Prescott was a retired systems engineer for IBM and a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Tappahannock. Surviving is his wife, Constance "Connie" W. Prescott; two sons, James Ellsworth Prescott III, of Hartsville, SC and Francis Warren Prescott of West Springfield, MA; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Robayo of Luray, Kathryn Suzanne Herzing of Fairfax Station and Julie Ann Goodwin of Fairfield, OH; twelve grandchildren and a brother, Raymond Prescott of Marietta, GA. A funeral mass was said on Friday, April 8 at St. Timothy's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Relief Fund, 209 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or Montross Library, P.O. Box 308, Montross, VA 22520.
Mary N. Price, 70, of Montross died Monday, July 7, 2003. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Montross, with Pastor Joseph Haden Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the service time Saturday at the church.
Lottie Mitchell Pryor, 77, of Montross died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. She was a greeter for Wal-Mart and was a member of Nomini Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother, William Mitchell; a niece; a nephew; and several cousins. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in National Memorial Park, Falls Church. Welch Funeral Home, Montross, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Westmoreland County Fire Department.
Winifred Schlosser Ptucha, 79, of Montross passed away at her home Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004. She was the widow of Nicholas Paul "Nick" Ptucha and was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church. She was active in 4-H Clubs, was a master gardener and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Montross and the Westmoreland Garden Club. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Robert "Bob" and Angie and James and Patty; four grandchildren, Jami Anastasi, Alexandra "Meagan," Jessica May and Thomas "Ryan"; a brother, Edward Schlosser of Spiritwood, N.D.; and three sisters, Arlene Wolsky of Corvalis, Mont., Coe Flemmer of Nebraska and Carole Weinrich of Brookings, S.D. Per her request for cremation, a memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Tappahannock. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy's Memorial Garden Fund, Box 129, Tappahannock, Va. 22443.
RICE, Chancellor Asa, 10, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, January 18, 2008 at his home. Known by many as "Chan Man", he held a flame that lit the lives of everyone he touched. Though brief in years, he had a greater impact on this world than most might hope to achieve in a full lifetime. Chancellor was the son of William and Pamela Rice. Other survivors include a five year old brother, Bennett "Aiden" Rice, of the home; paternal grandparents, Charles and Donna Rice of Sharps; maternal grandparents, Sheila and Rodger Embrey of Fredericksburg; paternal great-grandmothers, Cornelia Rice of Warsaw and Idell Senter of Newport, N.C.; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, at Mount Ararat Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Gaston officiating, followed by a reception at the church. Due to Chancellor's spirit of love without prejudice and selfless giving, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Dreamcatchers (a support group for families touched by deafblindness), c/o Virginia DeafBlind Project, P.O. Box 843020, Richmond, Va. 23286; or Medical College of Virginia Foundation, c/o Chancellor Rice Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 980011, Richmond, Va. 23298; or Mount Ararat Baptist Church, c/o Accessibility Ministry in memory of Chancellor Rice, 65 Toluca Road, Stafford, Va. 22556. The family wishes to express their thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support.
On Monday, June 4, 2007, God called to eternal rest one of His beloved children, Bradley William Reynolds. Bradley was born Sept. 15, 1935, to the late George and Lou Reynolds of Westmoreland County. He confessed his love of Christ at an early age. Bradley worked for many years at Dahlgren and after retirement, went to work at Virginia Paving until his time of death. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Little Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Lloyd Fox officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Dewayne Reynolds, Torrey Smith, Robert Johnson, Travorn Kelly, Dervorn Kelly and Samuel Thompson.
Robert Allen Reed, 79, of Westmoreland County died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at his home. Son of the late Isaac and Mary Reed, he received his education in Westmoreland public schools and was a member of Siloam Baptist Church, Montross. He worked for Blake Construction in Washington and Montross Lumber Co. Left to cherish precious memories are his wife, Catherine Lueteacher Haskins Reed; four children, Kevin Thompson of Warsaw, Charles Haskins of Montross, Albert Haskins of Colonial Beach and Barbara Parker of King George; one sister, Elizabeth Reed; and one brother, Lester Reed of Montross. A funeral was held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Little Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. William B. Scott officiating. Interment was in Siloam Baptist Church Memorial Cemetery, Montross. Berry O. Waddy Funeral Home, Lancaster, is in charge of the arrangements.
Anania Alice Rice, 2, left us suddenly to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, August 4. She is survived by her mother, Laura Kristine McGee of Dunnsville; and her father, Ananias Russell Rice Sr. of Heathsville; grandparents, Doris Rice and Phillip Jackson of Heathsville, Lisa Wright of Dunnsville, David Howell of Baltimore, MD; her great-grandfather, David W. Wright of Dunnsville; five brothers and three sisters; Charles Johnson of Heathsville, Ananias Rice Jr. of Woodbridge, Antonio Johnson and Daquan Carter of Heathsville, Sean Rice and Julianne Rice of Woodbridge, Ny’Kasia Rice of Heathsville; six aunts, Bonita Thompson of Richmond County, Marquette Thompson of Newport News, Myra Ann Payne of Heathsville, David E. Wright of Dunnsville; godparents, Jevoil Laws of Lancaster County, Crystal Alexander of Dunnsville; and a host of cousins, great aunts, great uncles, and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 11 at Berry O. Waddy Funeral Home, Lancaster. Leroy Rice, minister, officiated. Interment was First Baptist Church, Heathsville. Memorial contributions can also be made to Berry O. Waddy Funeral Home, P.O. Box 305, Lancaster, VA 22503.
Mrs. Emma Louise Rich departed d this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at her Zacata residence. She was born June 25, 1914 to John and Ella Coleman in Montross. She joined Siloam Baptist Church at an early age and received her education in the Westmoreland County School system. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William "Bill" Rich; two siblings, Oscar Coleman and Eleanor Thompson; a grandchild; two brothers-in-law, Albert Johnson and George Edward Thompson; three sisters-in-law, Pauline Rich, Mary Chadwick, and Shirley Coleman; and a son-in-law, Charles Powell. She is survived by her six children, Mary Powell, John Rich, Ida Peace, Charles Rich, James Rich, and Frances Jones; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three b rothers, Harry Coleman, Joseph Coleman, and William Coleman; one sister, Laura Coleman; two sisters-in-law, Otey Coleman and Alverta Coleman; two daughters-in-law, Minister Gloria Rich and Mazie Ashton; two sons-in-law, Bennie Peace Sr. and Minister Connie Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held July 12 at Siloam Baptist Church, Montross with Pastor Clarence Long officiating and Minister Gloria Rich eulogist. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bennie Peace, Sr. and Jr., Charles Rich Jr., MarKeith Rich, Brandon Rich, and Hammie Ashton, Jr.
David Lee Richardson, 76, of Montross died on Monday, April 4, 2005. Mr. Richardson was a retired insurance agent for Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company and a lifetime member of the McLean Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Mae Richardson; a son, David L. Richardson II, Richmond; two daughters, Donna R. Dowd, Fairfax, and Dawn R. Steele, Gainesville. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur B. Richardson Jr. and Roland R. Richardson. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Montross. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the Westmoreland County Treasurer, c/o Mount Holly Fire Station, P.O. Box 1000, Montross, Va. 22520.
Miss Eva Roth, 88, of Montross died Monday, June 16, 2003. She was a retired self-employed health care worker. Survivors are her close friends, Margaret Nash, with whom she made her home for 25 years; Shirley and Wayne Jones; Catherine Fraer; and her dog, Laddy. A funeral was held Thursday, June 19, at Welch Funeral Home in Montross. Interment was in Grant United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lerty.
Isaiah "Pipe" Roy Jr., 71, of Westmoreland County died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at Warsaw Health Care Center.
Isaiah Roy III, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at 7:19 p.m. Zeke or Junior, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born Sept, 8, 1955 to Iola W. Roy and the late Isaiah Roy Jr. He received his education in the public schools of Westmoreland County. He became a member of the Grants Hill Baptist Church at an early age and served as a Junior Usher. He also attended many other churches. Funeral services were held at Grant’s Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
Born in Westmoreland, Mr. Roy worked as a truck driver and was a member of Grant's Hill Baptist Church. He was the son of he late Isaiah Roy Sr. and Earnestine B. Roy. Survivors include his wife, Iola W. Roy; two sons, Isaiah Roy Jr. and David Roy; a sister, Mary Johnson; two brothers, Garnett Roy and George Roy; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Grant's Hill Baptist Church, Leedstown, with the Rev. Lloyd A. Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. Lee Funeral Home, King George, is handling the arrangements.
Roy Sanford died around November 8, 2003.
Willie Henderson Sayles Departed this life Mar. 15 in a local hospital, Willie Henderson Sayles, 71, of Hustle. He is survived by six sisters, Louise Burley of Los Angeles, CA, Frances Byrd of Hustle, Lorraine Chambers of Fredericksburg, Pearl Sayles of Warsaw, Ada Gaines of Hustle, Ann Gary of Chicago, IL; one brother, Latney Sayles of Hustle. Funeral service was held Saturday, Mar. 19 at noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Rev. Marcus Martin, pastor officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock.
John Scarborough, 87, of Stratford Harbour, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2007. “Jack” was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the son of the late Ernest and Agatha Scarborough of Andalusia, Pa. Jack spent most of his life in Bucks Co., Pa. He graduated from Bensalem High School and for two years attended the University of Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be conducted on June 15.
William Alfred "W.A." Scates William Alfred "W.A." Scates, 64, of Route 1, Warsaw, passed away on July 23. He was predeceased in death by his parents, William Alfred Scates and Mildred Scates and his stepfather, Ernest B. Hinson. Surviving are his son, William Stephen Scates and companion Patsy, of Warsaw; a daughter, Brenda S. Dillon and son-in-law, Trent Dillon of Virginia Beach; three granddaughters, Lauren Mitchell, Amber Dillon, and Alexis Dillon; sister and brother-in-law, Lewis and Joyce Hinson; a sister, Marion Peters and former wife, Betty Scates; a special friend, Nellie Adams and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. For many years he was an active member of Rappahannock Baptist Church. He retired from NSWC Dahlgren in 1992 where he worked in the Public Works Department. He was a self employed farmer and worked for Sonny's Tire Service in Montross. He was a member of the Northern Neck Antique Car Club and the Callao Moose Lodge. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at Rappahannock Baptist Church with the Rev. V. Wade Wilkins, the Rev. Willard Bowen and nephew, Rev. Rick Hancock officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Hancock, Allen Jenkins, Sonny Bell, Evans Lewis, Edward Scates, Robert Scates, Joe Reamy, George Parker, Earl Beauchamp, Johnny Burch, Fuller Packett, Dickie Sanford, William "Billy" Sydnor, Randolph Bowen, Merle Horsmon. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 11047 Pierson Drive, Fredericksburg, 22401 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 526, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Mary J. Schools
Mary Jett Schools, age 58, of Emmerton, widow of Russell Morris Schools, died Thursday, April 29, 2004.
Mrs. Schools is survived by two sons, Russell M. "Rusty" Schools of Warsaw and Joseph "Joey" Schools and his wife, Danielle, of Tappahannock; a daughter, Debbie Schools of Austin, Texas; three brothers, John T. Jett Jr., Paul D. Jett and Earl S. Jett, all of Fredericksburg; and three sisters, Margaret J. Morgan and Palma J. Blom, both of Stafford, and Anna J. Johnson of Suffolk.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Emmerton, with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, 10300 Richmond Road, Warsaw from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1.
Memorial contributions may be made to Richmond County Rescue Squad, Box 55, Warsaw, Va. 22572.
Hattie Mae Smith departed this life, after a long illness, on Tuesday evening, September 13, 2005 surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1930 to Jerry Fulcher Sr. and Irene Wilson Fulcher. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Kinsale and was educated in the public schools of Westmoreland County. She united in marriage with Walter Smith, who predeceased her. Surviving are one foster sister, Christine Braxton of Oak Grove; three cousins, William Green, Laura Mae Gaskins, and Jannie Thornton, all of Kinsale and a host of other cousins and friends. Services were held Sept. 19 at Zion Baptist Church with pastor Donn Hall Sr. officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
SMITH, Lucille Evans, age 68, of Mount Holly, died on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Lucille was a member of Cople Parish and retired as manager of the Stop-in-Food stores in Warsaw. Surviving are her husband, David D. "Jack" Smith Jr.; sons, Donald D. "Donnie" Smith Sr. and wife, Sherri, and Rex Gordon and wife, Lynn, and their daughters, Kimberly and Sarah; daughter, Donna S. Rouse and Ricky; her mother, Isabel "Peggy" Evans; grandchildren, Christopher Michael Smith, Richard "Allen" Rouse Jr., and Ashlee L. Rouse; a sister, Margaret Lindamood; and three brothers, William, Robert, and Ronald Evans. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Donald D. Smith Jr. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, with burial following in Totuskey Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (tonight). Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverside-Tappahannock Hospice, 618 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. Lorraine Cooke Squires, 61, of Montross, died Monday, April 4. Mrs. Squires was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church and a retired cafeteria worker for the Westmoreland County School System. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Squires; one son, Charles E. "Eddie" Squires Jr. of Greenville, SC; three daughters, Tracey S. Pitts, Janet S. Taylor and Marsha L. Squires all of Montross Lorraine Cooke Squires, 61, of Montross, died Monday, April 4. Mrs. Squires was a member of Edgewater United Methodist Church and a retired cafeteria worker for the Westmoreland County School System. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Squires; one son, Charles E. "Eddie" Squires Jr. of Greenville, SC; three daughters, Tracey S. Pitts, Janet S. Taylor and Marsha L. Squires all of Montross
Lilian Seattle was 92 when she passed away on Jan. 6, 2003.
Esther Ball Simpson, 76, of Montross, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. Mrs. Simpson was a member of Westmoreland Homemakers Club, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 252, Saint James Episcopal Church, and worked for many years with the Westmoreland County Registrars Office. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 23, 2007 at Saint James Episcopal Church, Montross. Larry Sisson
Roland Hardy Sisson, 80, of Farnham, died on May 10, 2005. Mr. Sisson was a retired brick mason, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the VFW. Survivors are his wife, Gloria E. Sisson; two daughters, Irene V. Sisson and her husband, Terry Stubbs of Yorktown and Valerie S. Kennedy and her husband, Michael of Chester; one sister, Virginia Sisson of Oxon Hill, MD; one grandchild, Taylor M. Stubbs. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel with burial in Totuskey Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Janine Howard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Richmond County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 55, Warsaw, VA 22572
Velma Christine Beauchamp Sisson of Warsaw, formerly of Montross, died on April 16, 2007. She was born June 13, 1919, the third child of W. A. and Sadie Beauchamp in Fruit Plain near Callao. She was the widow of Lambert Langston Sisson, her beloved husband for nearly 60 years. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 20.
William Lawrence "Red" Sisson
William Lawrence "Red" Sisson, age 71, of Montross, died on January 25, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Sisson; son, William Lawrence "Larry" Sisson Jr.; daughter, Lynn S. McCready; two foster sons, Paul and Troy Bryant; and three grandchildren; two brothers, Boyd B. and McArthur Sisson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 29 at St. James Episcopal Church, Montross. No flowers please. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 177, Montross, Va. 22520.
Sadie Bertha Stokes, 82, of Dunnsville, died Thursday, July 28, 2005. She was the widow of Aubrey A. Stokes Sr. Survived by two daughters, Patricia Luebbert of Sandston, Darlene Parker of Dunnsville; twin sons, Ronald L. and Donald L. Stokes, both of Dunnsville; two sisters, Kathleen Bareford and Gladys Sydnor, both of Tappahannock; two brothers, Aubrey A. Stokes Jr. of Dunnsville, Jack C. Stokes of Tappahannock; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment Davis Family Cemetery, Howertons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday (tonight) at the funeral home.
TANCREDI, Anthony Charles Sr., 84, of Tappahannock, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Gonzaga High School, Georgetown University and a biochemist for the U.S. Government. He was a World War II Army Veteran and served in the Battle of the Bulge under Patton. Tony is survived by his wife, Betty Sisson Tancredi; nine children, Patricia Tancredi, Tina Honey, Anthony Tancredi Jr. and his wife, Elaine, Geoffrey Tancredi, Teresa Davis, Mary Supko and her husband, Jeff, Bob Carr, Sally Carr, Kevin Carr and his wife, Sharon; one brother, Sam Tancredi; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 12 noon in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of the Virginias, 1742 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.
Mrs. Mary Jane Taylor, 82, of Montross, died on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. Mrs. Taylor was the widow of Zachary Taylor Jr. and a homemaker. Survivors are two sons, Spencer Taylor of Leesburg and Dennis Fletcher of Nokesville; two daughters, Mary Haydon of Montross and Betty Whatley of Colonial Beach; a brother, David Osburn of Manassas; a sister, Laura Mae Mevilaski of Boston, Mass.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 13, 2006 at Cheltenham Veteran?s Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Pastor Willard Spurlock officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, attn: Westmoreland Memorials, 895 Middle Ground Blvd. Suite 154, Newport News, VA 23606. Deaconess Bernice Johnson Tate, daughter of the late Reverend Samuel and Lettie Johnson, was born on Feb. 7, 1924, in Hinnom, Va. She was called home to rest by our Heavenly Father on Aug. 21, 2007, at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. Bernice was educated at Zacata and A. T. Johnson Schools. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church. Bernice was united in Holy Matrimony to Deacon Rhoda E. Tate on June 12, 1947. From this union, two sons were born: Rhoda Tate Jr. (deceased) and James A. Tate. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband of 60 years, Deacon Rhoda E. Tate; son, James (Brenda); daughter-in-law, Carolyn Tate; sister, Pauline Johnson; sister-in-law, Viola Faust; five grandchildren, Curtis Tate, James A. Tate Jr., Jasmine Tate, Tarry Wilson and Tikea Wilson; three great-grandchildren, LaQuesha Hickman, Camry Tate and Laå«Naiya Wilson, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at Morning Star Baptist Church. Pastor Charles V. Payton officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Harvey Johnson, Clinton Reese, Russell Taylor, Carl Carey, Lynwood Tate and Howard Thompson. Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Pauline D. Willis, born on July 7, 1924, died Aug. 4, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Emma T. Evans. She received her early education in Elkton, Md., and her later education in Wilmington, Del. She graduated from Minors Teachers College/Howard University, with a B. S. degree in Education. Pauline taught school in Baltimore City Schools, and later began teaching in the Washington, D.C., Schools. Her schools were Madison Elementary and Leckey Elementary, in the District, and Walter J. Mitchell Elementary in LaPlata, Md. She loved to teach fifth grade, and she also loved to have the youth participate in Black History plays, which she directed for the school and community. On July 4, 2000, Pauline married George Asbury Willis. She is survived by her husband, George Asbury Willis of Montross; one devoted son, Andre D. Smith of Glebe Harbor; one daughter, Paula Holiday of Lively; one granddaughter, Whitney Duncan of Tucson, Ariz.; one great-granddaughter, Alicia Duncan; one sister-in-law, Mable Burgess of Washington, D.C.; two brothers-in-law, John Willis of Nevada and James Willis of Montross; one aunt, Althea Mitchell of Washington, D.C.; a special caregiver from Wisconsin, Conswayla Minatee; two special cousins, Evelyn Swann of Washington, D.C., and Stanley Gaskins of Maryland, and many other cousins, relatives and friends, especially Keith and Barbara Johnson of Pomfret, Md. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Morning Star Baptist Church. Rev. Charles V. Payton officiated. Interment followed in the Griggs Family Cemetery, Montross. Pallbearers were Earl Barnes, Keith Johnson, Gilbert Hart and Robert Harris. Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
TRAVIS, Mary Jane Tarbutton, 84, of Montross, daughter of Freda and Harry Tarbutton, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008. She was a graduate of Lasell Junior College of Aburndale, Maine and Richmond Professional Institute, now VCU. A teacher of 18 years, she was a resident administrator assistant at the School of Distributive Education at RPI in Richmond. She also taught in Fredericksburg and Westmoreland County schools. Mrs. Travis was very active in her church, having held offices in the E.C.W., the Altar Guild, and a former member and officer of Westmoreland Woman's Club. She was also very active in the Westmoreland County Cancer Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Roper Travis, M.D.; and a daughter, Jennifer Broun Travis. She is survived by a son, Kenney Caperton "K.C." Travis of Montross; and one daughter, Katherine Drewery of Roanoke; one nephew, Kent Tarbutton of St. Paul, Minn.; four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, at St. James Episcopal Church, Montross. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Charles Davis, P.O. Box 18, Mount Holly, Va. 22524, or the Northern Neck Humane Society, c/o Ruth Ann Harvey, P.O. Box 83, Montross, Va. 22520.
Thomas Roper Travis, MD, 84, of Montross, died at his home on Monday, April 17, 2006. Dr. Travis was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John Randolph Travis. He was a native of Caroline County, growing up on what is now A.P. Hill. He graduated from Mica High School upon joining Liberty Baptist Church he was baptized in the Travis Pond. He was stationed in Trinidad serving as a medic studying malaria during World War II. Upon returning to the states, he was stationed at Fort Belvoir. He attended VPI, Mary Washington College and the Benjamin Franklin Business School in Washington D.C. He graduated from MCV and served his internship at Johnston-Willis Hospital. He came to Montross in the early 1950’s and worked with Dr. C. Harper Ward prior to going into practice for himself. Surviving are his wife, Jane Tarbutton Travis; his adopted children; a son, Kenney C. (KC) Travis of Montross; and a daughter, Katherine T. (Kit) Drewery of Roanoke; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Dr. Travis was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Broun Travis, and a twin brother, Francis M. Travis. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 19 at St. James Episcopal Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Prentice Kinser III officiated. Pallbearers were the Directors of Peoples Community Bank, William L. Johns, George R. Sisson III, C. Fletcher Flemer III, Carl F. Flemer Jr., Linwood E. Wadsworth, William C. Herbert II, Benjamin N. Wafle, and Michael A. O’Malley. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Cemetery Fund, c/o Charles W. Davis, P.O. Box 18, Mount Holly, VA 22524 or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560. Charles Edwards Thomas, 84, of Montross died on Friday, April 30, 2004. Thomas was a retired self-employed merchant, and he was a member and a deacon of Popes Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ester Nash Thomas; two nephews, Junior Morris of King George and Charles Lane "Brick" Thomas of Colonial Beach; a niece, Margaret Ann Griffith of Fredericksburg; two great-nieces, Lisa Todd MacNevin of Richmond and Anne Truxtun Pride of Raleigh, N.C.; a great-nephew, Benjamin Verbin Madison III of Norfolk; and other great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services was held on Monday, May 3, at Popes Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel on Sunday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Popes Creek Baptist Church, Box 592, Montross, Va. 22520.
Diana Elizabeth Thompson departed this life on Saturday morning, May 28, 2005 after a long illness. She was born Oct. 11, 1907 in Westmoreland County to Edward Nelson and Alverta Jones Nelson. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are a devoted daughter, Cora Johnson and son-in-law, Moses Johnson of Hague; ten grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a host of great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Nelson of W&L Home for the Elderly at Flat Iron and Sarah Walker of Shelterham Nursing Home in Philadelphia; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held June 2 at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Oldhams with Pastor Darryl E. Fisher officiating and Pastor Henry C. Lee delivering the eulogy. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Dorothy Lillian Thompson was born on July 1, 1924, to the late Vincent and Lillian Samuel Thompson. After a lengthy illness, she peacefully went home to our Heavenly Father Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at the Warsaw Health Care Center. Dorothy was educated in the public school system of Northumberland County. She graduated from Julius Rosenwald High School, Reedville, in 1943. In August of 1943, she married the late Horace D. Thompson Sr. To this union three children were born: Rebecca (Beck), Doris (Fuzzy), and Horace Jr. (Sonny). She joined the Lively Hope Baptist Church at an early age and remained a loyal and faithful member until her health began to fail. She was a member of the Missionary Circle, Willing Workers, and she served as Vice President of the Progressive No. 2 Club. During her lifetime, she worked at a number of places, including the local oyster houses, H. Warshow & Son, the Elastic Plant and Arrowhead/Scovill. She worked for Arrowhead 20 plus years before retiring in the mid 1980s. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Horace (Sonny) Thompson Jr. (Ruth); one daughter, Rebecca (Beck) Thompson; one son-in-law, Norman Tate; one sister, Ida Mae Gaskins; two brothers, Warren H. Thompson (Marie) and Carroll W. Thompson (Maggie); one brother-in-law, Napoleon Rollins; one sister-in-law, Dorothy H. Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Lively Hope Baptist Church, Callao. Pastor Frank Brooks officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Travis Wade Turner, 13, of Midlothian, Va., departed this life on February 26, 2006, doing what he loved best - living life to its fullest. Born to Marie and Jimmy Turner on April 29, 1992, he is survived by his parents; three brothers, Dylan Turner, Gregory Edmonds, Rusty Edmonds; grandparents, Evelyn Atkins, Catherine Turner and Kellam and Chris Turner; aunts and uncles, Cathy and Brian Thomas, Bobby Turner, Nancy and Billy Inman, James Atkins; cousins, Jonathan Locher, William Turner, Katie Turner, Latisha Inman, Megan Inman, Alex Varboncoeur, William Inman, Devon Atkins, and many friends and teammates. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Alvin Atkins and great-grandmother, Elizabeth Baker. Travis was a student at Swift Creek Middle School and an avid athlete, participating in both football and basketball with the Swift Creek Athletic Association since age eight. Services will be held Friday, March 10 at 11 a.m, at Victory Tabernacle, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian, Va. 23112, (804) 744-8881. Immediately following will be a memorial reception at Sunday Park. Arrangements are being coordinated by Bliley Funeral Home, (804)355-3800. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Travis Turner Memorial Fund at Village Bank, 13521 Waterford Place, Midlothian, Va. 23112, (804) 763-3800.
Walter Henry "Billy" Turner died Dec. 26, 2005. The son of the late Samuel Turner and Virginia Turner Wilson, he was born Aug. 23, 1931 and was affectionately known as "Billy." Billy accepted Christ at an early age and joined Zion Baptist Church. He was formally taught in the public schools of Westmoreland County. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Catherine Tate Jones. Billy joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War conflict. During his early years he was a construction worker in Washington D.C. and in his later years worked at Bevans Oyster Co., Driftwood, Peoples Express and painting jobs. His hobbies were listening to gospel music, attending gospel concerts and cutting lawns. Billy will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Turner of Sandy Point; seven daughters, Sterling Bibbens, Rose Jones, and Dora Fauntleroy all of Hague, Linda Marshall of Bowling Green, Karen Turner of Montross, Billie Jo Garner and Cheryl Turner, all of Hague; two sons, William "Mickey" Turner of Saudi Arabia and Lionel Turner of Mt. Holly; five aunts, Rosette Lee, Margaret Johnson, Alese Reed, Earlene Parrott and Carolyn Ashton; three uncles, John W. Fulcher, Moses Fulcher and Raymond Fulcher Jr.; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law; a special uncle that was like a brother, John W. Fulcher; an adopted daughter, Sandra Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at Zion Baptist Church in Kinsale with Pastor Donn Hall Sr. officiating and interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Martin Bibbens, Levi Johnson, Charles Smith, Byron Keith Johnson, Roland Johnson and Rev. Gerald Smith. Honorary pallbearers were John W. Fulcher, Eugene Garner, Melvin Smith, Moses Fulcher, Edward Hackett and Zebedee Thompson.
Mary Newberry Wood 66 years On Tuesday, June 15, 2004, an amazing mother made her last journey home. Mary Newberry Wood, 66, of King George County passed through heaven's gate at 10:05 p.m. at Mary Washington Hospital. Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband, William G. Wood; her son, William Franklin Hunt Sr.; two daughters, Barbara L. Wood and Tonya McMillan Cruse; one granddaughter, Joy Mullen; two grandsons, Jason Wood and Franklin Hunt Jr.; two great-granddaughters; and two great-grandsons, all of King George. She is also survived by her brothers of North Carolina and many loving friends and family members who will miss her laughter and her songs always. Mrs. Wood will suffer no more in life, but live on in glory as she has joined her mother and father and many loved ones who had passed before her. A viewing was held at Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, on Thursday, June 17. A funeral was held on June 18, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in King George, with the Rev. Sherman Davis officiating. Burial followed at Historyland Memorial Park in King George. Memorial donations may be made to the Dahlgren Rescue Squad, Box 1375, Dahlgren, Va. 22448.
Edwin "ET" Tate< Samuel J. Tate, 63, of Montross died at his residence Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Siloam Baptist Church, Montross. Burial will be in the Tate/Tolson cemetery at Zacata. A viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Charles Edwards Thomas, 84, of Montross died on Friday, April 30, 2004. Thomas was a retired self-employed merchant, and he was a member and a deacon of Popes Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ester Nash Thomas; two nephews, Junior Morris of King George and Charles Lane "Brick" Thomas of Colonial Beach; a niece, Margaret Ann Griffith of Fredericksburg; two great-nieces, Lisa Todd MacNevin of Richmond and Anne Truxtun Pride of Raleigh, N.C.; a great-nephew, Benjamin Verbin Madison III of Norfolk; and other great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services was held on Monday, May 3, at Popes Creek Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel on Sunday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Popes Creek Baptist Church, Box 592, Montross, Va. 22520.
Arthur L. Thorne
Arthur L. Thorne, 86, of Montross, died on Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the Warsaw Health Care Center. Mr. Thorne was the former town sergeant for the Town of Montross, a member of Currioman Baptist Church at Zacata, a member of the Federal Order of Police No. 232, a member of the Montross Landman Lodge No. 293 A.F.&A.M., and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. Survivors are his wife, Virginia Yeatman Thorne; a son, Jim Thorne of Montross; two grandchildren, Tracy Thorne and Troy Thorne, both of Tappahannock; two great-grandchildren, Reed Thomas Thorne and Daniel Lucas Thorne, both of Tappahannock; two brothers, Vernon Thorne of Philadelphia, Pa. and Edwin Lee Thorne of Aberdeen, Md.; and one sister, Mildred T. Davenport of Baltimore, Md.
Clara Yeatman Tolson, 84, of Montross died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004. Mrs. Tolson was the widow of William Long Tolson Jr. She is survived by two sons, William L. Tolson III and Troy Madison Tolson; two daughters, Brenda T. Reamy and Elaine T. Saunders; one sister, Neal Y. Wilkins; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a grandson. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Interment will follow in Nomini Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends on Tuesday, March 2.
Clara Yeatman Tolson, 84, of Montross died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004. Mrs. Tolson was the widow of William Long Tolson Jr. She is survived by two sons, William L. Tolson III and Troy Madison Tolson; two daughters, Brenda T. Reamy and Elaine T. Saunders; one sister, Neal Y. Wilkins; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a grandson. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Welch Funeral Home, Montross. Interment will follow in Nomini Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends on Tuesday, March 2.
Jerline Theresa Rich Walker, daughter of the late Harvey Stewart and the late Ora Irene Rich, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Heritage Hall Health Care Center, King George. Affectionately known to all as Aunt Jeri or Aunt Leen, Jerline was born January 19, 1933, in Westmoreland County. It was there where she also received her education. In 1955, Aunt Leen was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late John (Johnny) Robertson Walker. Although Jerline and Johnny didn’t have any biological children, they had their kittens. They were their children, and they treated them as such. She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined the New Monrovia Baptist Church under the leadership of the late George E. Carter. She was a faithful member and she served on the Usher Board until her health would not permit. Aunt Leen worked various jobs throughout her life, including domestic work and as a cook. Her hobbies included doing crossword/puzzle books, watching game shows, and playing solitaire. She leaves to cherish her memory four of her dearest cousins, Maurice Johnson, Carasile McDowney (Harry), Bessie McDowney (Johnnie), all of Colonial Beach and Annette Brown (Robert) of Fort Washington, Md.; a sister-in-law, Peacola Walker Goodwyn of Clinton, Md.; three God-daughters, Michelle Newman of Colonial Beach, Stella Campbell of King George and Leslie Smith of Tallahassee, Fla; five nieces-in-law, Mabel Tucker of Red Bank, N.J., Lawrenza Hunter (Charles) of Forestville, Md., Mildred Laidler (Allen) of Somerset, N.J., Thelma Bradford (Harry) of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Eugenia Harding (Michael) of Richmond; four nephews-in-law, Ralph Goodwyn (Ophelia) of Macon, Ga., Torris Brooks (Linda), Randolph and Franklin Brooks, all of Richmond; Patricia Boone, her home care nurse and friend; Sandee Hayes, cousin and “acting” nurse’s aide; a special little cousin who she and Johnny called their own, Jareka Shepherd, all of Colonial Beach; a special cousin, Gwendolyn Johnson of Georgia, whom she enjoyed talking to hours and hours at a time on the phone; a cousin who was raised up with her as a brother, Clifford Johnson, Colonial Beach; a long time friend, Rosa L. Hayes, Silver Springs, Md., and a host of other cousins and friends whom she held near and dear. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at New Monrovia Baptist Church, Colonial Beach. Interment followed in the Johnson Family cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to the Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home.
Retired from the Census Bureau, Barbara Jeanette Wise, 76, of Montross went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2007. Wise was a member of the Currioman Baptist Church, past officer of South Gate Lioness and Camp Springs Ladies of the Elks, #2332, Camp Springs, Md. Funeral services were held April 19.
Elizabeth Catherine Veney passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2006 after a short stay at Tappahannock Manor in Tappahannock. Her only child, Lottie Ann Sorrell, preceded her in death. On Sept. 8, 1909, the sun rose for Elizabeth Catherine Veney, affectionately known to many as Bessy, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Veney and Lottie Ann Newton. She was born and raised in Emmerton. Early in life, she accepted Christ. She was baptized and joined Mulberry Baptist Church in Warsaw. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 3.
