Name
of Deceased: Rev.
Thomas Howard Pacer
Newspaper:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA,
Thursday, December 18, 1873..
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
REV.
THOMAS HOWARD PACER
It was the deepest regret that we learned only on Sabbath last, the
decease of
the gentleman whose name is at the head of this article, and who was
formerly
pastor of the Mt. Tirzeh Baptist church in this village. This event
occurred at
the residence of his son-in-law, John H. Thompson, at Drakes Branch on
Tuesday
the 2d inst. Mr. Pacer was a native of England, but came to this
country many years ago, and
settled first in Canada. He subsequently held pastoral relations at the
West
and in New York State. He came to this county about the year 1859,
assuming the
pastoral charge of Mt. Tirzeh church, and subsequently of Ash Camp, at
Keysville, which relations, we believe, he held during the war.
Through all the dark and trying period of our history, he was faithful
to his
trusts, and has doubtless gone to meet the reward of one who has proved
himself
"faithful over few things."
As a preacher, he was solid and instructive, and his ministrations
under most
discouraging circumstances are gratefully remembered. As a father he
was
affectionate, as a friend true, and as a citizen respected and honored.
His diseases has been lingering and at times painful, but in several
visits we
have ever found him cheerful and sustained by christian hope. His
remains rest
in the cemetery in this village.
Name
of Deceased: Mrs.
Alice Foster Palmer
Newspaper:
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA,
Thursday, January 10, 1963.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
RITES
HELD FOR MRS. PALMER, 92
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Foster Palmer, 92, of Drakes Branch,
were held Saturday Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Palmer family cemetery,
with
burial there. She died Thursday, Dec. 27.
Survivors are two stepsons, Virgil Palmer, of Richmond, and Walter
Palmer, of
Victoria; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ola Shope and Miss Daisy Palmer of
Richmond;
a sister, Mrs. C.F. Childress of Petersburg; a brother, Sampson Foster,
of
Petersburg and 12 grandchildren.
Name of Deceased: Allie B. Palmer
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
January 26, 1939
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
ALLIE B. PALMER
Funeral services for Allie B. Palmer who died at
his home near Aspen, on January 14, were held at Staunton River Baptist Church
on Sunday, January 15.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Malissa Conner Palmer, and
the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Albert Marston of Roxboro, N.C.; Mrs. Douglas
Claybrook of Brookneal; Dave and Bernard Palmer of Aspen;
also by three sisters. Mrs.Thomas Scott Mrs. of
Keysville; Mrs. Melvin Burgess of Asheville, N.C.; Mrs. Jeff
Akers of Columbus, Ohio; and four brothers, Roach and Walter Palmer of
Knoxville, Tenn., and Luke and Edward Palmer of Brookneal.
The services were conducted by Rev. F.G. Cabiniss,
pastor of the church.
Name
of Deceased: James H. Palmer
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, October
25, 1928.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
DEATH OF MR. J.A. PALMER
Mr. James H. Palmer was born in Joe Davis County, Illinois, June 5,
1868, and
passed away after a few hours illness of paralysis at his home in
Cullen on
Sunday morning, October 14th.
When
one year of age, the family moved near Madison, Wisconsin, and Mr.
Palmer
was reared amid the beautiful hills of that State. As a youing man he
learned telegraphy and followed that occupation for years,
working for the Northwestern and C.B. and Q. Railway in the east. In
1898 he went to North Dakota and two years later married Miss Sabra M.
Saunders, of Dickinson, N. Dakota.
Mr. Palmer held many positions of trust with the Northern Pacific
Railway but
after 13 years of service he had to seek a warmer climate on account of
his
wife's delicate health. So he came to Virginia. After a few years spent
on a farm in Bedford county, he again took up railway
work with the Virginian, coming to Cullen as agent for that road. He
won many
friends by his honest, courteous manner, and his sudden passing has
cast a
gloom over our little village. Mr. Palmer was a member of the Cullen
Baptist Chuch
and the Faithful Workers Bible Class, also St. Johns Lodge, No. 144
A.F. and
A.M. and the O.R.T.
The widow and three sons, Lyle, Lester, and Philip are left to mourn
the loss
of a kind, affectionate husband and father. Five brothers and three
sisters also survive him. Three brothers and
sisters-in-law came from Wisconsin and North Dakota to be present at
the last
sad rights. The funeral was held at the church Wednesday, at 12:30.
Services
conducted by the pastor, Rev. G.A. Harris. The Masons having charge at
the
grave. The ? quartet from Concord, sang several appropriate selections,
and the
casket beautiful with choice flowers, was born by six brother Masons to
its
resting place in the Cullen Cemetery. In this first break in the family
circle, Mrs. Palmer and children have the
sympathy of all.
Name
of Deceased:
Mrs. Addie Denton Pankey
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday,
June 11, 1964.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
SERVICES
FOR MRS. ADDIE D. PANKEY
Mrs. Addie Denton Pankey, 61, of Farmville, died Saturday. Surviving
are a
sister, Mrs. Cora Lee Morton of Keysville; and four brothers, Monroe
Denton of
Oglethorpe, Ga., Luther M. Denton of Keysville and Marvin and Melvin
Denton,
both of Andersonville, Ga.
A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mt. Nebo Baptist
Church,
Abilene, with burial there
Name of Deceased: Barbara Ann Panzino
Source:
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
Ray McKinney
Barbara Ann Panzino, age 65, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed
peacefully at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was a native of New
Jersey. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Panzino Sr. and
Helen Panzino; and a brother, Frank Panzino, Jr. She is survived by a brother,
Mike Panzino of New Jersey; and a sister, Holly Corrion of Drakes Branch; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017,
in Trinity Gospel Church Cemetery, Drakes Branch, VA. The family will receive
friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, on Wednesday,
March 22, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville,
VA, is serving the family.
Name
of Deceased:
Charles
Craddock Paris, Jr.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday,
February 10, 1966.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
SERVICES
TODAY FOR CHARLES C. PARIS JR.
Charles Craddock Paris, Jr., 71, of Randolph, a retired farmer, died
Tuesday. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Mary P. Hammersley and
Miss
Sallie A. Paris, both of Randolph, and Mrs. Susie P. Moore of Saxe and
Mrs.
Kate P. Baden of Gretna. A funeral service will be held today (Thurs)
at 2 p.m. in Hermon Presbyterian
Church, with burial there
Name of Deceased: Wyatt B. Paris, Jr.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA., Thursday,
November 2, 1899
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
We learned on the night of the 24th inst. of the sudden
death of Wyatt B. Paris jr., at the residence of his mother near Randolph, in
this county. We understand that he has for some time been a sufferer from
a disease of the heart, a sudden attack of which, as we understand, was the
cause of his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt B. Paris sr., a
well known and extensive farmer, who resided on a portion of the lands once
owned by John Randolph. He was brother of Andrew B. Paris, who some
thirty years ago was acting treasurer of the county, and subsequently went to
San Bernardino, Cal. His brother Wyatt was some years with him in that
State and was for a time in some official capacity in the southern portion of
that State. After the death of his brother he returned to his old home
here, where he has since resided. We have understood that he was making
arrangements to assume the business establishment of W.W. Vest at Randolph,
which his sudden death has now interrupted. We sympathize deeply with his
aged mother and many friends in this sudden bereavement.
Name
of Deceased: Mr.
W.B. Paris, Sen.
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 7, 1874.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
SAD
MORTUARY RECORD - It becomes our sad duty to announce the decease of
one of our
oldest and most respected citizens, Mr. W.B. Paris, Sen. Mr. Paris died
at his residence on Staunton river, near Roanoke Station, on Thursday
morning
last, April 30th. His funeral was attended on Friday, by a large
concourse of
neighbors and friends.
Name of
Deceased: Larry Grey Parnell
Source: Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville,
Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted
By: Donald R. McKinney
Born on Apr. 22, 1933
Departed on Apr. 8, 2015 and resided in Keysville, VA.
Larry Grey Parnell, 81, born on April 22, 1933, passed away
on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He retired from The Town of Farmville, VA. He was
a veteran serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Larry lived life to
the fullest and had a love for Nascar. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Estel and Effie Parnell; his wife, Dora Meadows Parnell; and his step-
daughter, Carolyn Mae Tharpe.
He is survived by his son, Rodney Parnell and companion, Debbie Lewis;
daughter-in-law, Lisa Parnell all of Keysville, VA; three grandchildren, Brycen
Parnell of Keysville, VA, Cindie Wade Stoots (Gary) of Charlotte C H, VA,
Beverly Wade Hughes of Roxboro, NC, five great-grandchildren, Jasmine Vaughan
of Clover, VA, Tristan Wade and Josephine Hughes of Roxboro, NC, Blake Stoots
and Brooke Stoots of Charlotte C H, VA; and longtime friends, Raymond Page,
Kaye Lacks, and Ronnie Forrest all of Keysville, VA. A funeral service will be
held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home
in Keysville, with interment to follow in the Keysville Baptist Temple
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home
in Keysville, on Friday, April 10, 2015, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Benjamin
Dodd Parsons
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, November 24, 1955.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
RITES
HELD FOR B.D. PARSONS
Benjamin Dodd Parsons, 60, of Charlotte Court House, a pharmacist, died
Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Essie Elliotte Parsons; two
daughters, Mrs. Holmes Randolph Grimm, Jr., of New Market, and Mrs.
Robert
Goff, of Brookneal; four brothers, Harry A. Parsons, of Richmond; Henry
R. Parsons,
of Wylliesburg; Willie W. Parsons, of Cullen, and Thomas Young Parsons,
of San
Diego, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Cobb, of Victoria; Mrs. Emma
Bailey, of Phenix; Mrs. Bessie Parsons Owen, of Wylliesburg, and Mrs.
Marie McKinney, of Richmond, and two grandchildren. A funeral service
was held at 2 p.m. Monday at The Village Presbyterian Church,
Charlotte Court House, with burial in the church cemetery.
SERVICES
HELD FOR B.D. PARSONS
Funeral services for Benjamin Dodd Parsons were held Monday afternoon,
November 21, at ? o'clock in the Village Presbyterian Church, Charlotte
Court
House, with Mr. R.R. Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery,
Charlotte C.H., with Masonic Rites, conducted by Robert Marshall of
Victoria,
Grand Lecturer for the State of Virginia.
Active
pallbearers were W.E. Daniel, R. Page Morton, W.H. Smith, Jr., T. Roy
Adams, Clarence Vassar, and William Rogers. Members of St. John's
Lodge,
Charlotte Court House, and surrounding lodges were flower bearers.
Mr. Parsons was born in Charlotte County on April 13, 1895, the son of
the late
Susan Roxie Shelton and Robert Treadway Parsons. he spent his entire
life in
Charlotte Court House. For a number of years he was associated with
W.G.
Williams the firm of Williams and Parsons, druggists. He later bought
out the
partnershi, and operated Parson's Drug Store until about a year ago. He
was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church, St Johns Lodge No.
144, and the Royal Arch Chapter in Victoria.
In 1924 he married Miss Essie Leigh Elliotte of Charlotte County, who
survives
him. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Holmes Randolph Grimm, Jr., of
New
Market and Mrs. Robert Goff of Brookneal; two grandchildren, Holmes
Randoph
Grimm, III and Ann Spotswood Grimm; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Cobb, of
Victorias;
Mrs. Emma Bailey, of Phenix; Mrs. Bessie Parsons Owen, of Wylliesburg,
and Mrs.
Marie McKinney, of Richmond (rest is unreadable)
(The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, December 1, 1955
Submitted
by: Bea. Adams King)
Name
of Deceased: Charles
Jackson Parsons
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, February 14,
1907.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
IN
MEMORIAM
Charles Jackson Parsons, our beloved brother, was called on high
January
27th, 1907, at his home near Wardsfork, at the age of 26 years. He is
survived
by his wife, one little daughter, father and mother, three sisters,
four
brothers, and a large circle of friends, to mourn their heavy loss.
During the
last two months of his life, he was greatly afflicted and suffered
much; but
the grace of patience and endurance shone brightly through the days of
darkness
and the nights of gloom.
Our dear departed brother knew that the end was near, and feeling that
he had
given abundant proof of his faith in God, he said "I am ready to go; I
have no fear of death." What a comfort to our sorrowing hearts to
realize
that our brother is resting in the arms of Jesus. He called al his
relatives
and friends to his bedside to bid them farewell. Death came like a
gentle
sleep. Why should we wish you back, when thou art from earth's cares,
labors
and sorrows free!
"You have gone to your home, In that beautiful land with its mansions
of gold; You have passed o'er the
river of death, And are safe in the heavenly fold; The wearisome toll,
the
suffering care, That burdened you night and day, Like as a dream and a
shadow
passed Rejoicing on your way.
You
have gone, to your home, From all wanderings here, To that clime where
they wander no more With your loved ones Who have passed unto rest,
You are standing with glorious bands on the shore, Sorrow and strife,
and
proneness to err, The pain the sickness once you bore, Like as a dream
and a
shadow passed, And never shall they trouble you more.
You have gone to your home, and your trials are over; All your journey
is ended
below; And freed from all cumbering weight, All sin will never trouble
you
more; Tears that we shed in our sorrowful hours, The fears and the
doubts that
molest, Like a dream and a shadow are past, Now you've reached your
bright home
with the blest."
Tendered by a sister.
February 4th, 1907
IN
MEMORIAM
MR. C. J. PARSONS, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Parsons, died at his
home Wardforks Mills, Sunday night, 7:30 o'clock, Jan. 22, 1907, in the
27th
year of his age.
For nearly two months he had suffered with the consumption, and his
family and
friends entertained little hope of his recovery, the end nevertheless
came
finally somewhat as a shock.
He expressed his willingness at several times to die, and called his
loved ones
to his bedside to bid them good bye. He leaves a wife, child, parents,
sisters,
and a brother, with a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.
His remains were laid to rest at the family burial ground Monday
afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. We miss him. O! so much! Yet we know he is at rest; free
from all
temptation, pain and sorrow, and we shall meet him again on the
resurrection
morn. For Christ has said: "I am the resurrection and the Life; he that
believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."
A FRIEND
February 2d, 1907
(The Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, February
7, 1907
Submitted by: Bea. Adams King)
Name of Deceased: Edward Eugene "Gene" Parsons
Source: Robinson
Funeral Home, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., VA.
Submitted By: Beatrice
A. King
December 30, 1924 - January 06, 2018
Edward Eugene “Gene” Parsons, 93, of Oakville Road, Appomattox, died Saturday,
January 6, 2018, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the
husband of Lorena St. John Parsons for 67 years.
Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Va., he was the first
and last living child to the late Mary Kathleen Stapleton and John Rhea
Parsons. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and retired from Burlington
Industries in Drakes Branch. After retirement, Gene enjoyed refinishing
furniture.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three children,
Roland Parsons and wife, Betty of Holly Springs, N.C., Reid and Carol Parsons
and Rhenda Parsons Hamlett all of Appomattox; seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, Tonya Parsons of Cary, N.C., Stacy Parsons Hackett and
husband, Brent and their daughters, Laurynn and Brenley all of Appomattox,
Damon Parsons and wife, Aimee of Forest, Chase Parsons of Charlotte C.H., Jesse
Parsons Perrone and husband, Dana of Gum Springs, Va., Rebecca Hamlett of
Appomattox, and Aaron Hamlett of Amherst; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Brown
Parsons of Randolph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son; a son, Randall O.
Parsons; a brother, Wayne Parsons; and three sisters, Sue Parsons Hancock,
Dorothy Parsons Carter, and Marie Parsons Jackson Kirby.
A graveside funeral service will be officiated by Rev.
Rusty Small at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2017, in Concord Baptist Church,
202 Taro Rd., Cullen.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 8, 2018
from 2 until 5 at his home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to
Cornerstone Christian Academy Building Fund, PO Box 897, Appomattox, VA 24522;
Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 485, Appomattox, VA 2455; or Heart
of Worship Ministries Building Fund, 254 Plain Run Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com
Name of Deceased: Frederick Marshall Parsons
Source: Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
R. McKinney
Frederick Marshall Parsons of Drakes Branch, VA died
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his
loving wife, Nancy Hamilton Parsons. He is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Dianne and Greg Lewis of Chester, VA, grandsons, Dylan Lewis of
Chester, VA, Todd Lewis of Seattle, WA, granddaughters, April Lewis of Colonial
Heights, VA, Katelyn Lewis of Chester, VA and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Courtney and Lena Parsons, sister,
Grace Mohr all of Lynchburg, VA and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in
death by his sister, Ruby Atkins of Richmond, VA.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 2:00 at the
Drakes Branch Presbyterian Church Cemetery with a family gathering at Drakes
Branch Presbyterian Church following. The Browning-Duffer Funeral home in
Keysville, VA is in charge of the arrangements.
Name of Deceased: Randall Odell Parsons
Source:
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
Ray McKinney
Randall Odell Parsons, 57 of Randolph, Va. went home to be
with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Randall is
survived by his wife of 34 years Debbie Brown Parsons; his children, Randall
Chase Parsons and Jesse Parsons Perrone Dana. Randall is also survived by his
father, Edward Eugene Parsons, mother, Lorena St. John Parsons, two brothers,
Roland Parsons Betty, Reid Parsons Carol, sister, Rhenda Parsons Hamlett Al. He
was preceded in death by an infant brother. Randall lived a simple life close
to home. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and
Debbie enjoyed growing daylilies and the business they created. The family
wishes to thank all of his family, friends and neighbors who were so caring
during his battle with cancer, thank you, Praise God.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Bethel
Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery, Phenix, VA. The
family will receive friends at the home, 636 Adams Road, Randolph VA. 23962 on
Friday, April 28, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in
Keysville, VA, is serving the family.
Name of Deceased: William T. Passmore
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, May 28, 1943
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
WILLIAM T. PASSMORE DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral services for William T. Passmore, 82, of
Pleasant Grove were conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. at the grave in the family
cemetery, by Rev. S.G. Harwood, assisted by Rev. W.E.
Taylor, pastor of Tussekiah Baptist church.
Mr. Passmore's death occurred Friday night at his home,
following a long illness. He was a lifetime resident of Pleasant
Grove, having been born at the place of his death on March 2, 1861.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice S. Passmore; two
sons; L.L. and G.G. Passmore, of Keysville; three
daughters, Mrs. R.E. Williams, of Victoria, Mrs. T.H.
Hart and Mrs. S.H. Trammell, of Meherrin; twelve grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
Name of Deceased: Hilda Jefferson Paulette
Source: Robinson Funeral Home and
Cremation Service, Appomattox, Appomattox
Co., VA.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Born: January 03, 1926
Died: October 24, 2015
Hilda Jefferson (Tootsie) Paulette 89, of Hunter Street,
Appomattox died Saturday October 24, 2015 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Hilda was born in Charlotte Co., Va. January 3, 1926 a daughter of the late Ola
Bennett Jefferson and Faber Blaine Jefferson, Sr. Hilda was a graduate of
Randolph Henry High School and Phillips Business College . She was a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church, Red House and was employed in the office of
Appomattox Garment Co. for 26 years. After her retirement, she was the
Apartment Manager for Lee-Grant Apartments for 15 years.
Hilda is survived by her five children, Dwight Minifee Paulette, Jr. and wife
Lucy of Blacksburg, Valerie Paulette McCraw and husband, Henry of Forest, Kay
Paulette Wrenn of Clifton Forge, Fay Paulette Selz and husband, Lannis of Spout
Spring, and Bennett Wayne Paulette and wife, Gina of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; 14
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; a
sister, Marian Jefferson Carter of Lynchburg; three brothers, Melvin Jefferson
and wife, Lorena of Richmond, Faber Jefferson, Jr. of Richmond, Brantley
Jefferson of Farmville; a sister in-law, Hilda Carter Jefferson of Lynchburg.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Jefferson Smith, a brother, Carey
James Jefferson, and a son-in-law, Curtis Edward Wrenn.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015
at Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery, Red House, officiated by Dr. Chris
King.
Name of Deceased: Opal Lee Jones Paulette
Source:
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
Ray McKinney
Opal Lee Jones Paulette of Farmville, Virginia, passed away
on April 20, 2017. She was born in Galax, Virginia, on December 17, 1939, to
the late Homer W. and Helen B. Jones.
Opal moved to Charlotte Court House, Virginia, as a teenager where she attended
Randolph-Henry High School and graduated from Mayfair Beauty College. She
married Andra Wallace Paulette on April 21, 1957, and dedicated the next sixty
years to being a wife, mother, and her most treasured role of grandmother. Opal
was a talented seamstress, beautician, cook, and gardner and all who know her
were blessed with her crafts, gift baskets, and care packages. And there was
always room for one more at her kitchen table. She was also a successful
business woman and a founding member of Jon-Paul Enterprises, Inc., a family
owned business.
Opal was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Linda Jones Ferrell; and
her beloved granddaughter, Emily Blair Cook.
She is survived by her husband, as well as a son, A.W. “Buddy” Paulette, Jr.
Orie Zaklad; a daughter, Brook Paulette Cook Randall Cook; a granddaughter,
Hannah Grace Cook; five brothers, Keith H. Jones Joy and Kolen S. Jones
Beverley of Chesterfield, and Kenneth W. Jones Laraine of Keysville, Kurtis R.
Jones Cindy and Kermit E. Jones Rhonda of Charlotte Court House; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the
Farmville United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Trinity Memorial
Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the
funeral service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to one of the
following organizations:
Prince Edward County Rescue Squad
500 Doswell Street
Farmville, VA 23901
Charlotte County Rescue Squad
P O Box 330
Keysville, VA 23947
Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department
P O Box 328
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943.
The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Virginia, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Charles Welford Payne
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit: Rites Held For Welford Payne
Charles Welford Payne, Sr., died Wednesday, April 6th, in a Durham,
N.C.
hospital. He was 57. Graveside services were held friday afternoon at
Halifax Memorial Gardens with
the Rev. James R. Rowles presiding.
Mr. Payne, a retired merchant of Halifax, was born in Guilford County,
N.C., a
son of the late Carl Evans Payne and the late Luberta Gossett Payne. He
was
married to Doris Yarborough Payne and was a member of the Beth Carr
Baptist
Church in Halifax. He was also a World War II veteran.
Surviving are; his wife; one son, Charles W. Payne, Jr., of Halifax;
his
step-mother, Mrs. Carl E. Payne of Halifax; two sisters, Mrs. Carol
Chester of
Roxboro, N.C. and Mrs. Katherine McNeill of Greensboro, N.C.; three
brothers,
Elmo and Sturgis G. Payne, both of Halifax and W. H. "Bill" Payne of
Virgilina; and two grandchildren. Welford Payne, with his parents and
brothers and sisters, lived in Saxe for a
great number of years before moving to Halifax.
Name
of Deceased: Lelia Payne
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, May 3,
1979
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
RITES HELD FOR MRS. LELIA
PAYNE
Mrs. Lelia F. Payne of Brookneal, Va., died April 26, 1979 in Lynchburg
Marshall Lodge Hospital. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs.
Mildred Robinson, Mrs. Julia Hill, Mrs.
Lucille Fisher and Mrs. Sylvester Gitten of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three sons,
Mr.
Hugh Payne and Mr. James Payne of Brookneal, Va. and Mr. George L.
Payne of
Brooklyn, N.Y.; 45 grandchildren; three daughters-in-law; three
sons-in-law,
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 30, at 3:00 p.m. from Hat
Creek
Baptist Church, with the Rev. John E. West conducting the service.
Burial was
in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were by the Jeffress Funeral Home of Brookneal,
Va.
Name of Deceased: Joseph Lazarus Pearson
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va.,
Thursday, July 13, 1944
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
Funeral services for Joseph Lazarus Pearson, aged 85, were
held at Ash Camp Cemetery, Keysville, June 29, Rev. G.H. Boyd of the Methodist
Church conducting the services.
The deceased was a resident of Goldsboro, N.C., until 1910,
when the family moved to the present home near Keysville. He was twice
married, his first wife being Miss Mary Elizabeth Deane of Goldsboro, who
preceded him to the grave in 1917. Five children survive this union, as
follows: Mrs. Luby Edwards of Greensboro; J.H. Pearson, of Richmond; Mrs.
H.A. Tuggle and O.R. Pearson, Keysville, and E.P. Pearson, of Altavista.
Several years later he married Miss Virginia Perrow of Concord, Va.
Three daughters survive this union, who are Mrs. Roy Overstreet and Mrs.
Wilbur Dowdy of Newport News, and Mrs. E.L. L. Wheeler of Keysville. Also
one sisters, Mrs. Dan Bulla, of Wilmington, N.C., and two brothers, J.R.
Pearson, of Goldsboro, N.C., and T.O. Pearson, of Memphis, Tenn., with
seventeen grand children and five great grand children.
The fllwing were pallbearers; Thomas Hogan, Raleigh younger,
P.B. Thompson, E.M. Arvin, H.D. Peters, H.L. Wheeler and Floyd Garrett.
The honorary pallbearers were Lewis V. Pettus, L.J. Yeaman,
Hogan Waddell, G.E. Garrett, L.P. Sheppard, Hubert Clark and Dick Epperson.
Flower bearers: Raymond Pearson, Reginald Pearson, Dan
Pearson, Kathryn Pearson, Mary Tuggle, Helen Sue Tuggle, Billy Tuggle, Thomas
Younger, Ruth Morgan, Robert Perrow, Mrs. Mason, Ruby Dowdy and Olaf Waddell.
Name
of Deceased: Arthur C. Pennell
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, June 5,
1975
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
SERVICES FOR ARTHUR C. PENNELL
Arthur C. Pennell, age, 75, of Keysville, died in the Farmville
Hospital, May
22, 1975.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Lyles Pennell; four sons, Monroe
and
Willie Pennell of Phenix, David Pennell of Victoria, Mack Pennell of
Blackstone; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Nash of Burkeville, Mrs.
Rosie
Thomas of Keysville, Mrs. Polly P. Tuck of Randolph; one brother, Adam
Pennell
of North Carolina; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Wilmouth of Charlotte
C.H.,
Mrs. Gertie Wilmouth of Keysville, Mrs. Linda Smith of Keysville;
seventeen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Browning Funeral
Home, Keysville, Va., with interment at Ash Camp Baptist Church,
Keysville, Va. The family requested that in lieu of flowers,
contributions be made to the
Charlotte County Rescue Squad.
Name
of Deceased: Howard L. Perkins
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, October
18, 1928
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
HOWARD L. PERKINS
Howard L. Perkins died recently at his home in Halifax county, near
Perth. Had
he lived until March 21, he would have been 82 years old. His wife, who
was
Miss Lou Toombs, preceded him to the grave over twenty years ago. He is
survived by one daughter, Miss Sallit Perkins, and one son, Willis
Perkins, who
made their home with their father. The following sisters and brothers
survive:
Miss Mollie Perkins and Putta Perkins, of Halifax county, and Mrs.
Sallie Lloyd
of Saxe.
The funeral service was conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. R.S.
Booker and
the interment was made in the Perkins family cemetery near Childrey
Church,
where the deceased had been a member. The pall bearers were: Labon
DeJarnette, Henry DeJarnette, John Davis, A.R.
Hendricks and R.O. Rudder
Name
of Deceased: J. W. Perkinson
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, January
10, 1929
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
J. W. PERKINSON
Mr. J.W. Perkinson, of Wylliesburg, Virginia, died January 2, 1929 of
pneumonia
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.M. Harrison, 2328 Stuart Avenue,
Richmond,
Virginia. Mr. Perkinson was planning to spend a few months with his
daughter in
Florida after visiting in Richmond. He is survived by the following
children:
H.M. Perkinson, of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. J.C. Chaney, of Tampa,
Florida; Mrs.
A.M. Harrison and Miss Evelyn Perkinson, of Richmond; N.L. Perkinson,
of
Wylliesburg and Mrs. N.N. Pettus of Finneywood. His body was brought to
Randolph Friday morning and interment was made in the family plot in
Wylliesburg. The pallbearers were as follows: D.W. Hamilton, W.H.
Hamilton, W.L.
Jones, A.G. Perkinson, D.C. Jackson, C.B. Hoyle, Honorary: R.R. Layne,
R.E.
Moore, W.J. Fitz, C.P. Robey, P.J. Adams, G.W. Newcomb, S.E. Spaulding,
S.C.
Newcomb, J.R. Newton, C.H. Roberts, A.R. Newton, J.R. Baughan, A.H.
Wilson,
W.N. Pettus, C.B . Robertson, Sr., C.B. Robertson, Jr., and W.R.
Johnson.
Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ernest G. Ross, assisted by
Rev.
W.F.F. Little.
Name
of Deceased: Lillian M. Perkinson
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, May 10,
1928
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
DIES NEAR WYLLIESBURG MRS.
LILLIAN PERKINSON
Mrs. Lillian M. Perkinson died on Tuesday 2:00 a.m. at her home near
Wylliesburg, after an illness of several months, aged 50. She was the
wife of
J.W. Perkinson, who survives her. The remains were interred in the
Baptist
cemetery at Wylliesburg on Wednesday, services being conducted by Rev.
F.M.
Dick.
The deceased was the fourth wife of J.W. Perkinson and a most estimable
woman.
She was before her marriage, Lillian Murrah, of Anderson, S.C.; and
leaves one
brother, T.A. Murrah, of Union, S.C., and one sister, Mrs. Alice M.
Bailey, of
Anderson, S.C.
Name of Deceased:
Christina Phyllis Petersen
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Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Website
Submitted
By: Donald R. McKinney
Departed
on Sep. 28, 2014 and resided in Phenix, VA.
Christina
P. Petersen, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born in New
Jersey. Christina is preceded in death by her husband, George Petersen. She is
survived by her sisters, Joan Dombroski, Andra Palendrano, and Barbra Brower,
all of New Jersey; her brother, Dean Edward and Jennifer Steppe of Virginia;
two children, Gail and her husband John Hargrove of Virginia, and Wade Petersen
of New Jersey; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nine nieces
and nephews. Christina was retired from Thomasville in Appomattox, and is known
for her gardening, cooking gourmet foods, love of life, family, and friends.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
There will be a gathering where she lived with Cindy Longerbeam on October 28,
2014, at 3 p.m., for information call 434-665-5545.
Name
of Deceased: Mrs.
Lucy Pettis
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, May 8, 1873.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
In
Bacon township, May 2d, of consumption, after a long illness, Mrs.
Lucy,
wife of John Pettis, age about 35 yrs.
Name
of Deceased: Charlie Pettus
Newspaper: The Southsied Messenger, Keysville, VA, June, 2012.
Submitters Name: Donald R, McKinney
Name of Deceased: Lydia Margaret Wilkerson Pettus
Source: Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
R. McKinney
Lydia Margaret Wilkerson Pettus died peacefully in
Keysville, Virginia on August 11, 2015 at the age of 82.
Lydia is survived by her husband, Walter Harold Pettus, daughter Jamie Lisa Gay
Pettus of Portland, Oregon, and her siblings, Jane Harring of Venice, Florida
and George Wilkerson of Mechanicsville, Virginia, as well as her beloved pets,
Sport and Precious. She is preceded in death by her son Phillip Dale Pettus as
well as her siblings James Wilkerson, William Wilkerson, Charles Wilkerson,
Eunice Bridges, Elizabeth Toombs, and Rose Sturgeon.
Lydia was born on January 17, 1933 in Chase City, Virginia to Thomas and Lola
Gay Wilkerson. She married Harold in 1951 and they spent the next 64 years
together. After moving to Drakes Branch, Lydia began working for the extension
office. She later went to work for Burlington Industries and then for the Post
Office in Charlotte Court House, Virginia where she enjoyed working as a clerk,
until she retired in 1992. Lydia and Harold welcomed two children into their
home, and their house was known as the place to go to for Lydia’s fabulous
homemade pizza. Her children remember her as firm and responsible yet also full
of spunk and often with a mischievous glint in her eye. She took her job as
‘Mom’ very seriously, and was someone her children could always count on,
whether she agreed with them or not. She is remembered by her sister Jane as
someone who never did anything bad was always ‘prissy’ and the good girl and
they had a playful banter throughout their childhood together.
Lydia was a great cook and often spent countless hours preparing just the right
meal for her family or for the many church potlucks she went to throughout her
life. She was described by a friend as “the best mistress of ceremonies anyone
ever saw” and loved planning weddings and events, relishing in arranging
flowers, schooling others on the proper etiquette, and doing her best to make
the weddings she organized the best memories the bride and groom could hope
for. She was always involved in her community, and often volunteered to tutor
students, was a lifelong member of the Drakes Branch Women’s Club, and played
bridge, which she was passionate about, all her life. She was an active and
dedicated member of Drakes Branch Presbyterian Church, serving as the church
treasurer and took on whatever role was needed with perseverance, dedication
and generosity.
A funeral is scheduled for Sunday, August 16 at 3:00PM at Drakes Branch
Presbyterian Church, with a viewing beforehand at 2:00 PM. All are welcome to
attend to celebrate Lydia’s life. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in
Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: William
H. Pettus, Sr.
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, December 5, 1907.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
IN
MEMORIAM
William H. Pettus, Sr.
This gentleman, who was a native of
Mecklenburg county, Va., died at the home
of his son, Wm. H. Pettus, jr., at Drakes Branch, on Wednesday, Nov.
27, 1907.
As we learn, he was in the seventy-first year of his age, and he has
been for
some time in an enfeebled state of health. He was formerly an active
business
man, and engaged successfully as a commercial traveler. He had a large
business
acquaintance, and was highly respected for business capacity,
integrity, and a
generous and helpful disposition which won for him many friends. As a
confederate soldier, Mr. Pettus at first enlisted in Company A, of the
3rd
Va. Cavelry, but desiring more active service, at his own request he
was
transferred to Gen. Morgan's command in Kentucky, where he served
gallantly,
received several wounds, and being taken prisoner suffered from small
pox
contracted in a northern prison.
His remains were taken to Chase City and interred at Woodland Cemetery.
He
leaves a widow and three children; a son Wm. H. Pettus, Jr., cashier of
the
branch bank at Drakes Branch, and two daughters, Mrs. Alex. Watt, of
Richmond,
and Mrs. Ramsey, of Spartenburg, S.C.
Name of Deceased:
Hixie Elizabeth Philbeck
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Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Website
Submitted
By: Donald R. McKinney
Born
on Feb. 16, 1921
Departed
on Aug. 2, 2014 and resided in Williamsburg, VA.
Hixie
Elizabeth Wallace Philbeck, age 93, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Keysville,
VA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Roger
L. Philbeck and wife, Ann of Raleigh, NC, Carey "C.P." Philbeck and
wife, Ann of Providence Forge, VA; four grandchildren, Eric Philbeck, Robert
Philbeck, Mike Philbeck, and Brian Philbeck. Hixie is preceded in death by her
husband, John Pierce Philbeck.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at the
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Keysville, VA, with interment to follow in Lebanon
United Methodist Church Cemetery Drakes Branch, VA. The Browning-Duffer Funeral
Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Herbert
Ward Phillips
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch VA Thursday, April 28, 1955.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
RITES
HELD FOR H.W. PHILLIPS
Funeral services for Herbert Ward Phillips, 79, a retired railway
conductor, were held Sunday at the Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home in
Richmond,
with burial in Keysville cemetery.
Mr. Phillips died April 22 in a Richmond Hospital.
He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Landrum Phillips; two sons,
Lieutenant-Commander Horace E. Phillips, of Alexandria, and Herbert O.
Phillips
of Lynchburg; a brother, L.B. Phillips, of Keysville; two sisters, Mrs.
Walter H. Ward, of Keysville and Mrs. Eunice Redd, of Farmville and
four
grandchildren.
Name
of Deceased: Walter
Picket
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, November 6, 1873.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
IN
MEMORIAM
Died, in Danville, Oct. 18, 1873, at the age of seven years, three
months and
eighteen days, Walter Picket, son of Wm. H. and Mary Ann Millner, and
grandson of Rufus and Martha Palmer.
It was sad and unexpected news which announced to us the death of
little
Pickett. He was such a noble and interesting child, so amiable and
affectionate, that he was a favorite with all who knew him and, young
as he
was, he was really missed when he went off to Danville on a visit to
his
grandparents, Mr. J.C. and Mrs. Susan Millner, at whose house he died.
Little did we think that the next time we should see him, it would be
when
brought home in his little coffin, pale but beautiful even in death!
The most vivid recollection we have of him, is the earnestness and
apparent
interest with which he listened to a discourse preached by the pastor
of his
church to the children one Sabbath afternoon, not very long before he
left for
Danville. The preacher was showing how special was God's care for
little
children, from the text "It is not the will of your heavenly Father
that
one of these little ones should perish." And Pickett's attention and
seriousness would have convinced any one that he felt a personal
interest in
what was said to him. His fondness for the Sabbath school and for
religious
instruction gave bright evidence that he belonged to that blessed class
of whom
Christ said - "these little ones which believe in me."
And this little christian persevered unto the end. His Sunday School
teacher
writes; "I too, deeply feel the stroke so unexpectedly sent upon us;
dear
little Picket had won a place in my heart not often attained to by
many; his
sweet winning manners, honorable and upright conduct, combined with his
clear
intellect, could not fail to attract; and he was truly a lovely child.
He came to Sabbath School regularly when well, and belonged to my
class; was
always attentive and seemed thirsting to gain knowledge.
When he was taken sick I spoke to the class about it and when he died I
sought
to impress the sad lesson upon the other members of his class and while
I spoke
to them of the vacancy made among them, and of how my own heart was
wrung with
grief, their hearts also melted, and several of them wept. I have not
the
slightest doubt that, today, his voice is mingling with other bright
angels or
to the praise of Him who said "suffer little children to come unto
me."
Those of us who knew little Picket could have expected no other
conclusion;
than this to a life which gave such early indications of childlike
piety and a
conscientiousness which marks the subjects of a grace which not only
pardons
but "teaches us." And we have no doubt of his being taken to his
Savior, and his, "angel will always behold the face of our Father which
is
in heaven."
How confidently, therefore, can we tell those who mourn his loss, to
"sorrow no, even as others which have no hope. For, if we believe that
Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will
God
bring with Him."
Name
of Deceased:
Mr. Elroy Pillow
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, November 1, 1928.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
ELROY
PILLOW
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Mr. Elroy Pillow, the second son of Mr. Walton Pillow, of near Red
House, was
found dead under his car Sunday night on the road between Red House and
Roller
Hill. He was out alone so it is not known just how this happened but
when he was
found the car was turned over and his dead body was entrapped under it.
We
extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. A few weeks ago Mr.
Pillow had the misfortune to lose a barn of tobacco by
fire, and the old house known as the old Grinshaw home.
Name
of Deceased: Taralynn
Poindexter
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, January 21, 1954.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
CHILD
DROWNS IN STAUNTON RIVER
Funeral services were conducted Sunday for an 18 month-old Long Island
girl
drowned Saturday afternoon in the shallow waters of the Staunton River
near her
home.
The child, Taralynn Poindexter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Robinson
Poindexter, was believed to have toddled out of the fence enclosed yard
of her
home and gone down to the river.
It was reported that Mrs. Poindexter noticed her child missing from the
yard
about 3 P.M. The mother hurried to the river, which was about 150 feet
away,
and found the child floating in shallow water. Physicians were called
to the scene, but their efforts to save the child
failed. The youngster is survived, in addition to her parents, by one
brother, Cole
Robinson Poindexter, 4 years old.
Name
of Deceased: Bertie Harvey Pollard
Source: Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte
Co., VA.
Submitted
By: Donald R. McKinney
Born on
Apr. 13, 1916
Departed on Mar. 1, 2014 and resided in Keysville, VA.
Bertie H.
Pollard of Keysville, Va. passed on March 1, 2014 to be with her Lord. She was
born in Charlotte County, Va. April 13, 1916 to the late Rawley Cleveland
Harvey and Lillian Brightwell Harvey. Bertie was married April 8, 1950 to the
late Grayden A. Pollard. She was a longtime member of Ash Camp Baptist Church
where she was a pianist, Sunday school teacher, and member of the choir. Bertie
was the last of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by two
sisters; Evelyn Locke and Josephine Harvey and four brothers: Edgar Harvey,
Bernard Harvey, Clifford Harvey and Benjamin Harvey, Sr. Bertie is survived by
numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Lucy P. Harvey, many friends and a
dear friend, Elizabeth Shook. Bertie's poems, stories, and unique sense of
humor will be missed by all but lovingly remembered.
Family visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home in Keysville. The funeral service will be held at Ash Camp Baptist
Church Monday March 3, at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at the Ash Camp
Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to
Ash Camp Baptist Church, 8687 Church Street Keysville, VA 23947, or to the
charity of your choosing. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is
in charge of the arrangements
Name
of Deceased: Phyllis Evans Pollard
Newspaper: The News
& Advance, Lynchburg, Va., May 10, 2008
Submitters Name: Donald R. McKinney
Phyllis Evans Pollard, 57, of Randolph Street, Phenix, passed away
Thursday, May 8, 2008. She was the wife of Carson Wayne Pollard.
Mrs. Pollard was born in Charlotte County, June 4, 1950, the daughter of Janie
Childress Evans of Phenix and the late Howard Samuel Evans. She was a member of
Bethel Baptist Church and a school bus driver for the Charlotte County School
System.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two daughters,
Christie P. Knight and husband, Chris, of Madison Heights, and Kimberly P.
Wallace of Phenix; three grandsons, Will, Tyler and Caleb Knight; one
step-grandson, Dakota Wallace; two brothers, Dean Evans of Phenix, and David
Evans of Brookneal; and one sister, Linda E. Spinks of Smith Mountain.
A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Bethel
Baptist Church by the Rev. Elton McDowell and the Rev. Gary Sims with interment
to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at
Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, and other times at the
residence.
Joseph Estes Ponton, age 81, of
Cullen, Va., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012. He was a U.S. Navy
Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Joe is survived by his wife, Shelby W Ponton;
two sons, Lee Ponton and wife, Jeanette, of Red Oak, Va., Joseph
"Chip" Ponton III and wife, Betty, of Salem, Va.; four step-daughters, Betty Richardson and her husband, David, of
Pamplin, Va., Wanda Beagle and her husband, Wayne, of Keysville, Va., Bonnie
Sorrells and husband, Steve, of Forest. Va., and Lisa Womack and her husband,
Jerry, of Lynchburg, Va.; nineteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services were held Monday, February 13, 2012 at Spring Creek Baptist Church,
with interment in the Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saxe, Va. The
family received friends from Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home. The
family would like to thank the Hospice Staff and Oncology Department of Centra
Health for their exceptional care. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
The
Browning-Duffer Funeral, Home in Keysville, Va. was in charge of the
arrangements.
Name of Deceased: Robert Severn Ponton
Newspaper: The
Southside Messenger, Keysville, Va., week of August 22-28, 2013
Submitted By: Donald R. McKinney
Robert Severn Ponton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday,
August 14, 2013, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his father
Robert L. Ponton, and is survived by his mother Avis Severn Ponton of
Lynchburg, Virginia; his wife Lucy Bates Ponton of Drakes Branch, Virginia; his
son Robert Severn Ponton, Jr. and his wife Desiree of Overland Park, Kansas;
his son Charles Bates Ponton and his wife Sarah of Charlottesville, Virginia; .
grandchildren Adam, Kevin, Sadie, Charlie, and Murrie; and one sister Margaret
Ponton Shorter and her husband George W. Shorter of Roanoke,
Virginia; a niece Page Tozier of Roanoke, Virginia; nephews Brent Shorter of
Houston, Texas; and Jonathan Shorter of Fairfax, Virginia; a great-niece and
great-nephews; and father-in-law Frank W. Bates. Bob also leaves behind Amanda
Henry Hurt, loyal friend and employee for twelve years, who always encouraged
him in the Lord. Amanda held a special place, like a daughter, in Bob's heart.
At the age of 31, while attending a men's retreat in
Leesburg, Florida, Bob accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, the most
significant moment of his life.
He lived out his faith through serving as a member and deacon of Drakes Branch
Baptist Church, as a member of Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship of America,
and as a founder of Charlotte County Operation Blessing.
Friends celebrated his life and home-going at a memorial
service on August 18, 2013, at Drakes Branch Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Drakes Branch Baptist
Church, P. O. Box 192, Drakes Branch, Virginia 23937 or Patrick Henry Family
Services, P. O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Virginia 24528.
Name
of Deceased: Ruth Virginia Ponton
Newspaper: Charlottesville Daily Progress, Charlottesville,
Va., August, 13, 2009.
Submitters Name: Donald R. McKinney
Ruth Virginia Ponton, 100, of Madison, died Tuesday, August 11,
2009, at Autumn Care of Madison. She was born October 1, 1908, in Ontario,
Virginia, the daughter of the late George Edwin Ponton and Sarah Brown Ponton.
She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary P. Bass, Alice B. Ponton,
Hattie L. Ponton and Willie P. Eddins; and three brothers, George Hamilton
Ponton, Thomas Gregory
Ponton and John Robert Ponton Sr. She is survived by nieces and nephew, Betty
Gear, Louise Gear and John Robert Ponton; and other relatives and friends.
Ms. Ponton was an elementary school teacher for many years and retired as the
Principle at Ficklin Elementary School in Alexandra, Virginia. She was a member
of Friendship Baptist Church in Ontario and was a member of Madison Garden
Club.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2009, at Preddy
Funeral Home of Madison with interment at 3 p.m. at Ashe Camp Memorial Cemetery
in Keysville, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Car Baptist Church, P.O. Box 44,
Madison, VA 22727 or the Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA
22727.
Name of Deceased: Mrs. Myron W. Poore
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, February 15, 1940
Submitter: Bea Adams
King
Name
of Deceased: Levi
G. Potter
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, May 9, 1907.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
IN
MEMORIAM
LEVI G. POTTER
God
in His infinite wisdom saw fit to take from us by death, on Nov. 15th,
1906, our brother, Levi G. Potter, aged 84 years, 9 months and 15 days.
He was born in New York, and joined the Baptist church when he was
fourteen
years old. He was true to his trust in his Savior. With his family he
came to
Virginia in 1874, and soon united with the Mt. Zion church, in which he
labored
faithfully for several years. After the organization of Friendship
church,
several of his boys joined the church, and, he came by letter. He had
his
imperfections, as all of us have, but he was faithful unto the end. He
was a
close student of God's word. He believed in prayer meetings and Sunday
School
work. He was a liberal contributor to every good cause. He stood in the
front
rank of those contributing to our new house of worship. It was a
comfort to his friends to hear him quote the Scriptures on his dying
bed. He died in strong faith in the Saviour; his sainted wife had
passed into
rest some years before. He leaves five sons, one daughter, and a host
of
friends to mourn his departure; but we mourn him not as one lost but
gone
before.
By the grace of God, we bow in humble submission to His will, and do
hereby
express our sense of loss, and our appreciation of and respect for our
departed
brother, and our sympathy with the bereaved family.
Name
of Deceased: Archie G. Powell
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, April
13, 1978
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
Obit:
RITES HELD FOR ARCHIE G.
POWELL
Mr. Archie G. Powell, age 83, of Keysville, died Sunday, March 26, 1978
in a
Farmville nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie N.
Powell; three daughters, Mrs. Reba
Clark of Keysville, Mrs. Lillie Jenkins and Mrs. Bessie Hensley, both
of
Richmond; five sons, Keister Powell of Cologne, Va., Hugh, Walter,
Norman and
Edward Powell, all of Richmond; one brother, Henry Powell of
Engleswood, Fla.;
two sisters, Mrs. Lou Watts of Keysville and Mrs. Emma McIver of
Greensboro,
N.C.
Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 1978 from Browning
Funeral Home, Keysville with interment in Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad.
Name of
Deceased: Kelly W. Powell
Source: Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, Keysville,
Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted
By: Donald R. McKinney
Born on Oct. 30, 1920
Departed on May 26, 2015 and resided in Keysville, VA
Kelly W. Powell, age 94, of Keysville, VA, a retired tobacco
farmer, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born to Archer L. and
Annie Dalton Powell on October 30, 1920, in Burkeville, VA. He was predeceased
by his parents and his wife of 58 years, Norma W. Powell; his brothers,
"Tip" and "Pete" Powell; and sister, Gladys P. Yeatts.
Kelly served in the Army during WWII at the Army Hospital in Trinidad. He loved
bluegrass music, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his
family, especially his grandchildren. After retiring from farming, he worked
for Chesapeake Corporation for a number of years and then raised a big garden
each year, producing the best tomatoes in Lunenburg County!
Kelly is survived by his daughter, Carolyn (Glen) Hutchinson of Keysville, VA;
son, Kelly C. (Brenda) Powell of Keysville, VA; grandsons, Todd (Jennie)
Hutchinson of West Point, VA, Ryan Powell of Keysville, VA; and granddaughter,
Grace-Kelly (Eddie) Pyle of Keysville, VA; numerous nieces and nephews; and
many friends and family members.
Family night will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at
the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA. A graveside funeral service
will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Union Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery, Keysville, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County
Rescue Squad would be appreciated. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in
Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Mary
Ashby Powell
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, June 9, 1955.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
RITES
HELD FOR MRS. MARY POWELL
Mrs. Mary Ashby Powell, 75, died Monday at Saxe at the home of a son,
Major
Powell. A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at
Fork
Baptist Church, Scottsburg. In addition to Powell, she is survived by
four
sons, Sam, Luther, and Nat Guill, of Saxe, and Addie Guill of Clover; a
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Grove of Halifax, and a brother, Joe Ashby, of
Scottsburg.
Name of Deceased: Virginia Louise Preston
The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Website
Submitted By: Donald R. McKinney
Departed on Nov. 4, 2013 and resided in Keysville, VA.
Virginia Louise Preston, age 88, of Keysville, VA, died
November 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Elmer Griffith and
Lawrence Hurt; one brother, Dayton Hicks; three sisters, Hattie Seats, Annie
Mae Ringley, and Mary K. Campbell; and one granddaughter, Dena Lacks. She is
survived by her husband, Sydney B. Preston; four children, Frances Phaup, Tony
Griffith, Janie Greene, and Steven Campbell; brothers, Oscar Hicks, Jerry
Hicks, Leroy Hicks, and Bennie Hicks; and numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Virginia loved God, her family, her church, and her music. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2013, at Meherrin Baptist Church.
The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: John
Archie Price, Sr.
Newspaper: The
Southside Messenger, Keysville, VA, January 19-25, 2012.
Submitters Name: Donald R. McKinney
John Archie Price, Sr., age 76, of Charlotte C.H., VA, passed away on
Sunday, January 15, 2012. He is survived by two children, Leslie Price
Lafoon and Matthew Price; five grand-children, Hailey Samford, Savannah
Price, John J. Price, Kyle Price and Eli Price; one brother, William
Price; one sister, Marie' Price Doss. He was preceded in death by a
son, John A. Price, Jr.
A graveside funeral service was held at Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in
the Concord Baptist Cemetery, Charlotte C.H., Va. The family received
friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville on Monday,
January 16th• The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. is in
charge of all arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Elizabeth
Lee Priddy
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, June 6, 1946.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
MRS.
ELIZABETH LEE PRIDDY
BURIED AT KEYSVILLE MONDAY
A burial service for Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Priddy, who died Saturday at
the
Southside Hospital in Farmville after two weeks' illness, was held
Monday at
10:30 a.m. in the family cemetery at Merry Oaks, with the Rev. J.A.
McKenry in
charge. Mrs. Priddy was born August 3, 1877, at Furman, Ala., the
daughter of Lovard
Lee and Eliza Nash, and received her education at Judson College, Ala.
She came to Keysville in 1899 to teach in Virginia Home School, a
boarding
school for girls. In 1903 she married J. Herbert Priddy and had lived
in
Keysville since. After Mr. Priddy's death in 1921, Mrs. Priddy again
entered the teaching
profession in the high school in Keysville, as English and Latin
instructor,
later serving as principal of the high school, transferring to the
county-s
consolidated high school, Randolph-Henry, as senior English instructor.
This
year rounded out 30 years of work with the county school system. She
was
retiring at the end of this school term on June 12 to shape into book
form the
notes she had made in recent years on the history of the county. In
1909 Mrs.
Priddy organized the Keysville Woman's Club and was its first
president. The
club joined the Federation of Women's Clubs through her efforts the
year after
its organization. In 1928 the club established a scholarship fund to
aid the
high school graduates. In recognition of her years of service with the
youth of
the county, it was named the Elizabeth Lee Priddy Scholarship Fund and
is still
active, aiding one high school graduate each year.
Mrs. Priddy was a member of the Keysville Methodist Church and active
in all
phases of church work. For 29 years she taught the women of the church
school
and her class bears the name Elizabeth Priddy Bible Class.
Her only son, Washington Priddy, who was a bombardier, was killed in
action in
1944 over Holland. She is survived by one daughter, Mry Clyde
Crutchfield, of
Winston-Salem, N.C.; one granddaughter, Betsy Crutchfield; one brother,
Howard
Nash Lee, of Alabama; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law,
Mrs.
Stella Thomas, of Richmond, and Mrs. Viola Rogers, of Oxford, N.C.
The
Keysville graded school was closed from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday.
School buses carried the senior class from Randolph-Henry High School
to
Keysville, to attend the service.
MRS.
ELIZABETH E. PRIDDY
Whereas God in His infinite wisdom has taken to himself our dearly
beloved
member, Mrs. Elizabeth Priddy, the entire membership of Trinity
Methodist
Church of Keysville has suffered a great loss in the passing of an
honored
member, teacher and co-worker and Whereas Mrs. Priddy endeared herself
to the church and community by her godly
life, her friendly spirit, her abiding and faithful interest in all the
work of
the church and Sunday school teaching the Ladies Bible Class for a
period of
more than twenty years, therefore be it.
Resolved, That we extend to her daughter and family and all her
relatives, our
heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement, and commend them to Him who is
able to
comfort and sustain them.
Be it Resolved further that in sorrow and affectionate remembrance the
Methodist Sunday School place upon its records this memorial as a
tribute to
this godly servant and that a copy be sent to the daughter and to the
Virginia
Methodist Advocate and to the Charlotte Gazette.
MRS. CHAS. W. HAWTHORNE
MRS. F.I. HANMER
Resolutions Committee
(The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, June 6, 1946 Submitted by:
Bea.
Adams King)
Whereas,
God in His infinite wisdom
has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved friend and teacher,
Mrs.
Elizabeth Lee Priddy, who departed this life June 1, 1946, be it
therefore,
Resolved, That we, the officers and members of the Elizabeth Priddy
Bible Class
of the Keysville Methodist Church to bow in humble submission to the
will of
our Heavenly Father "Who doeth all things well." That we extend to
her devoted family and other loved ones, our heartfelt sympathy and
commend
them to the comforter of all who mourn.
That we spread a copy of these resolutions in the minutes of the Bible
Class, a
copy be sent to the family and a copy be sent to the Charlotte Gazette.
PEARLE W. NEALE, Pres.
Elizabeth Priddy Bible Class,
Keysville Methodist Church
Name
of Deceased: Hugh Coleman Priddy
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, January 30, 1964.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
H.C. Priddy Dies;
State Official, 55
Hugh Coleman Priddy of 510 N. Sheppard St.,
Richmond, died at a Richmond hospital on Monday, Jan. 27. Mr. Priddy was the son of the late J. Coleman
Priddy of Keysville, Charlotte County.
He is survived by his wife, the former Miss
Catherine Brooking of Orange, and his mother, Mrs. Allie Harvey Priddy of
Keysville.
Mr. Priddy was Deputy Treasurer of the State of
Virginia, where he had been employed for the past 32 years.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 12
o’clock from the Sutherland-Brown Funeral Home, with graveside rites at the
family cemetery in Keysville at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Priddy was born February 3, 1869, at Priddy’s Quarters
in Lunenburg County, three miles north of Keysville, the son of William K. and
Lucy Carter Priddy. He received his education in Charlotte County and at
Eastman’s Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He returned to Charlotte County
and was with his brother-in-law, John H. Ingram, in the mercantile business at
Charlotte Court House.
In 1907 he moved to Keysville and was connected in the
mercantile business with the late George O. Pettus and W. E. Hailey, former
member of the House of Delegated from Charlotte County.
In 1911 he was appointed sheriff by the late Judge Hundley,
when Sheriff Charles A. Osborne, former State purchasing agent, was elected
treasurer of Charlotte County.
Sheriff Priddy was re-elected each term by a large majority,
serving as sheriff for 32 consecutive years; he was a politician of the old
school, a personal friend of each voter.
Sheriff Priddy was chairman of the Charlotte County Draft Board during World
War I, a member of Virginia State Sheriffs’ Association, Odd Fellows, Knights
of Pythias, Ruritans and a trustee of the Keysville Methodist Church, of which
he was an active member until the time of his death. In September 1906, he was married to Miss
Almira Harvey, daughter of Henry W. Harvey and Sue Raine Harvey of Charlotte
County.
His biography was written by Bruce in the History of
Virginia, published by the American Historical Society.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Hugh Coleman
Priddy, who is connected with the office of the State Treasurer, Richmond; two
sisters, Mrs. Mattie P. Ingram, of Keysville, and Mrs. Russell Thompson, of
Emporia; one brother, Landrum Priddy , of Meherrin; a number of nieces and
nephews, one great-great-nephew, and one great-great niece.
Funeral services will be held in the Keysville Methodist
Church at two o’clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. I. H. Hagar, assisted
by Rev. J. F. Rushing and Rev. H. S. Morgan, burial will be in the family
cemetery at his home.
The active pallbearers were:
H. D. Peters, P. F. Garland, F. A. Davis, F. I. Hanmer, L. V. Pettus, E.
M. Arvin, L. B. Dickens, and J. S. Brookes.
Name of Deceased: Lawrence
Priddy
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA.,
Thursday,
September 7, 1944
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Burial services for
Lawrence Priddy, age 70, who died at his home in Miami, Florida, September 3,
were held at his home in Miami at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Priddy who was born
and reared in Charlotte County was the son of H.T. Priddy and Lavania Watkins
Priddy, a graduate of VPI.
In 1900 he accepted his
first position in Richmond, later going to New York, where he made a name for
himself in the insurance world.
He is survived by his
wife, of Miami, Florida, one daughter, Lt. Montague Priddy with the Red Cross
overseas, one son, Lawrence Priddy, Jr., of Washington, D.C.; four sisters,
Mrs. Mae Harvey, of Keysville; Mrs. C.W. Carter, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Mrs
Edward Hodges, El Paso, Texas; Mrs. Wallace White, Los Angeles, California; two
brothers, Edgar Priddy, of Memphis, Tenn., and Walter Priddy of Wichita Falls,
Texas.
Name of Deceased: Robert T. Priddy
Source: The Charlotte
Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday, February 25, 1932
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
The passing of Robert T. Priddy at his home in
Keysville, December 20, last, removed from the County one of its most beloved
and successful citizens. "Marse Bob" as he was familiarly known
to his intimate friends, had been ill for several months, and his passing was
largely due to his advanced age. Born October 21, 1845, the son
of John D. and Mary E. Priddy, he had rounded out his 86th year.
As a lad of 17 he was called home from Randolph-Macon College to take up
arms in defense of his beloved southland. He enlisted early in '61, and
along with the flower of young manhood of the county, he joined the Staunton
Hill Artillery. This company was organized and equipped by Charles Bruce
of Staunton Hill. This company took part in many of the major engagements of
the Civil War. Robert T. Priddy, along with thousands of others laid
down his arms when General Joseph E. Johnson surrendered at a point
near Durham, North Carolina, now most appropriately marked by a beautiful shaft
erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
After returning home the object of this sketch decided to
enter the peaceful pursuits of the mercantile business in his home town,
Keysville. On October 27, 1868, he was married to Lavinia A.
Watkins, the daughter of Thos. E. and Susan E. Watkins.
His wife preceded him to the grave by only about a year.
Robert T. Priddy's success in the mercantile business
was phenomenal. His success was no doubt largely due to this upright
dealing with the public, his splendid business judgment, and his tireless
energy, all of which he inherited by precept and example from a most frugal
father. "Landlord" Priddy, who was known in his day as one
of the most successful business men in Southside Virginia.
After a successful mercantile career, Robert
Priddy decided to retire to a farm, and it was fitting that he should
purchase a part of his wife's ancestral homeplace. This land came into
possession of the Spencerfamily by a grant from George III.
Here he built a beautiful home and reared an interesting family of boys
and girls. Tiring of the farm, he disposed of his farming interest some
ten years ago and removed to Keysville, to spend the remainder of his days.
He passed away within the shadow of his boyhood home, and was laid to
rest in the family cemetery by the side of his departed loved ones.
Robert T. Priddy, the son, grew up and possessed all of
those wonderful characteristics with which his father was endowed. As the twig
is bent so the tree will grow, and Robert Priddy grew like the Cedars
of Lebanon, tall and straight and strong.
The deceased leaves a brother, Charles W.
Priddy of Norfolk, a sister, Mrs. L.A. Bailey of Keysville, and
the following children: Mrs. C.W. Carter of Winston-Salem,
N.C., Mrs. May Harvey of Keysville, Mrs. Wallace P.
White of New York, Mrs. Edward Hodge of El Paso,
Texas, Mrs. Norma Dhuy of New York,Ernest Priddy of Newport
News, Lawrence Priddy of New York, Edgar Priddy of Memphis
Tenn. andWalter Priddy of Wichita Falls, Texas.
How fitting that the chariot of the King should swing low
for him just as the hush of God's Sabbath Day came to a close. The glory
of the winter was hovering over the earth as that shadow which men call death
silently crept across his pillow.
All men leave this world, but some are dragged out of it,
and they go like cringing cowards, madly clutching at every briar and bramble,
and jutting spur of jagged rock, as resistless forces push them over the
crumbling verge into that destiny of darkness, which they themselves, have
dared. Others there are who are led out, of it, and their going is with
the solemn majesty of the sons of God. Such was the departure of the man
of whom I write. He was led out by the hand of God's veiled angel and on
the outermost rim of this earthly life he stood like a prince in the presence
of his guide, and unabashed waved his hand in majesty farewell to a world that
had neither feared nor dishonored him.
He shrank from the limelight, smitten by its intolerable
glare. The city and crowded streets depressed him. He was born
among the hills and loved them. To live among such surroundings, where he
could hear the mocking bird singing among the cedars, listening to the
partridge calling to its mate across the field of green, surrounded by friends
and loved ones, was life indeed.
Name
of Deceased: William K. Priddy
The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA., Thursday, January 26, 1905
Submitted
by: Bea Adams King
William
K. Priddy
On
Sunday, Jan. 22d, 1905 at 3 o'clock, p.m., the mortal remains of the late
William K. Priddy were laid to rest in the old Briery Church Cemetery, in the
presence of a vast concourse of relatives and friends. Notwithstanding the
fearful condition of the roads, his friends came for miles to pay the last
tribute of respect to his memory, and seldom has a larger crowd been seen at a
country burial.
The
subject of our sketch was the son of Robert and Nancy Priddy, of Henrico Co.,
Va., in which county he was born Jan. 20, 1830. he died on Friday night,
at 9 o'clock Jan. 20th, 1905, the anniversary of his birth, of bronchial
pneumonia, after an illness of only one week.
Mr.
Priddy was the youngest of four sons and the last one left, his brothers having
all preceded him to the grave. He was the only one that served in the
Confederate army. He joined the Staunton Hill Artillery at its
organization, and served in that command until the close of the war. He
was a good and gallant soldier, and much beloved by his comrades in arms.
Mr.
Priddy was married to Miss Lucy A. Carter, of Prince Edward County, on Oct.
19th, 1854. Eight children were born to them of who six survive, four
sons, J. Coleman Priddy, of Charlotte C.H., Landon and Wm. H. Priddy, of
Farmville, and Robt. W. Priddy, of Pr. Edward County; and two daughters, Mrs.
John H. Ingram, of Charlotte C.H. and Mrs. Russell Thompson, of Richmond; all
were present at his bedside except Mrs. Ingram, who is sick at a hospital in
Richmond.
Mr.
Priddy was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and devoted father, and a
faithful and true friend; everybody that knew him loved him. He was
generous to a fault; big-hearted, charitable, of lavish hospitality, and was
never known to refuse aid or help to any one in need; he would of truth deny
himself to help others.
He was a
member of Briery Presbyterian Church, and had been for 15 or 20 years, and was
a consistent and devoted member. His pastor, Rev. Hugh Henry, officiated
at the funeral assisted by Rev. Mr. Powell, of the Methodist church. The
beautiful Confederate flag of H.A. Carrington Camp, C.V., (of which the
deceased was a member.) covered the casket. The pall-bearers were W.G.
Williams, C.A. Osborne, Polk McCraw, Chas. Redd, J.D. Morton and Fennell Redd.
One who
knew him.
RITES
HELD HERE FOR MRS. ANNIE FRIEND PROCTOR
Final rites were held here on January 21 for Mrs. Annie Friend Proctor,
widow
of Thomas Albert Proctor, who died on January 17 at the home of her
son,
Burwell in Schenectady, N.Y.
Services
were conducted by the Rev. Charles Stewart, rector of Grace Episcopal
Church. Burial was in the Proctor Family cemetery at "Locust Grove",
where many relatives and friends gathered to express their love and
esteem. Pallbearers were D.Q. Eggleston, J.C. Smith, Thomas Bouldin,
J.W. Daniel, O.O.
Tucker and Gordon Paulett.
Mrs. Proctor was born on July 11, 1869 at "Pine Grove" and was the
second daughter of William G. and Sallie Friend. She attended Sunnyside
School
in Clarksville and was a life long member of Grace Episcopal Church.
Having
spent most of her life here, in later years she lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ralston in New Hope. She was honored and
beloved by three generations
of descendants. From youth she possessed the charm of rare humor,
kindness and
active faith in God. To know her was indeed to love her. Through the
more than
80 years of her full life her faith grew in strength and courage as she
grew
old beautifully.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas A. Proctor, Seattle, Wash.;
Burwell
Proctor, Schenectady, N.Y.; William Proctor, Louisville, Ky.; two
daughters,
Mrs. Margaret Ralston, New Hope and Mrs. Ann Watkins, Baltimore, Md.
She had
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
PROCTOR
FUNERAL HERE FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Friend Proctor, widow of Thomas Albert
Proctor,
who died Monday night in Schnectady, N.Y., will be held here at Grace
Episcopal
Church at 11 A.M. Friday, January 21, with burial in the Proctor family
cemetery at "Locust Grove" near here. Mrs. Proctor was born and reared
at "Pine Grove" Charlotte County and
lived here in the county most of her life. She was a communicant of
Grace
Episcopal Church.
She is survived by the following children: Thomas A. Proctor, Jr.,
Seattle,
Wash., Burwell Proctor, Schenectday, N.Y., William Proctor, Louisville,
KY.,
Mrs. Margaret Ralston, New Hope and Mrs. Anne Watkins, Baltimore, Md.
(The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, January 20, 1955
Submitted
by: Bea. Adams King)
Name of Deceased: Mary Martin Pryor
Source: Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
R. McKinney
Born on Oct. 15, 1929
Departed on May 16, 2014 and resided in Drakes
Branch, VA.
Mary Martin Pryor, age 84, of Drakes Branch, VA., passed
away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2014.
She is survived by her only son, Ronald Pryor of Drakes Branch, VA.; four
grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews in Virginia and
North Carolina.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2014, in
Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saxe, VA. The family will receive
friends at her home in Drakes Branch, VA. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in
Keysville, VA., is in charge of arrangements.
Name of Deceased: Mildred Barnes Francisco Pryor
Source: Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Donald
R. McKinney
Heaven opened its’ pearly gates today and welcomed another
Angel, our Mom, Mildred Barnes Francisco Pryor. Mom passed away on November 1,
2015. She was born Mildred Louise Barnes on October 11, 1929, to Annie Marie
Dissler Barnes and Willie Barnes of Emporia, VA. She is predeceased by our
father, Harold Durwood Francisco and our Step Father, Hunter Jackson Pryor. She
is survived by one brother, Willie W “Bee” Barnes, Farmville, VA. Mildred and
Harold had four surviving children, Kenneth Francisco Debbie Midlothian, VA,
Janice Francisco-Reulbach, Powhatan, VA, Keevin Francisco Amy, Keysville, VA,
and Vernon Francisco of Kill Devil Hills, NC. Mom had seven grandchildren, Amy
Francisco, Ashley Fee Dustin, and Katie Francisco, all of Richmond, VA, Lauren
Francisco Carwile Seth of Keysville, VA, Landon Francisco, Farmville, VA,
Travis Francisco Missy, Keysville, VA, and Tiffany Berkley Jon Randolph, VA.
She had six great-grandchildren, Brenden and Bryson Francisco, Keysville, VA,
Gavin Valania, Randolph, VA, Brady Smith, Landon and Brooks Fee, all of
Midlothian, VA. Five nephews, Charles Barnes Wanda, Ft Mitchell, VA, Ronnie
Barnes Linda, Charlotte Court House, VA, Wayne Melton, Mary Lee, Powhatan, VA,
Donald Campbell Carol, Keysville, VA, and Jimmy Francisco, Virginia Beach, VA;
and one niece, Karen Burch Lewis, Saluda, VA, as well as many other
great-nephews and nieces.
Mom worked as a homemaker, in addition to retiring from BB&T Bank in
Farmville, Va. She was one the hardest working women we knew and she made sure
her children embraced that philosophy and knew the meaning of hard work. We
lived on a self-sufficient farm, raised tobacco, hay, cattle, vegetable
gardened, and worked our land. Our parents taught us the value of hard work,
even though at times we didn’t understand why we had to work so hard. She loved
gardening, her flowers, decorating, entertaining, Bluegrass music, and loved
Christmas. Christmas was her favorite holiday as her house was always decorated
beautifully for the holiday festivities. She always enjoyed having the family
at the house and cooking a great meal and of course, opening presents. She will
always be remembered for her “Sweet Tea” in a pickle jar, her infamous coconut
cake and her Werther’s candies for the grandchildren, especially for Landon.
Mom would often talk about Landon sneaking next door asking if he could have
some Werther’s candy and “sweet tea” and she loved to see him come over and
visit. He would get his drink and candy and then run back across the field
home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015, 1:00 pm at Union
Grove Baptist Church where she was a long-time member with interment in the
church cemetery.
Visitation for friends are welcome in our home at 356 Union Grove Road,
Keysville, VA from 3:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
RIP MOM, we love you and will miss you dearly. Your work on earth is done. The
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is in charge of arrangements.
Name
of Deceased: Catherine Snell Pugh
The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home Website
Submitted By: Donald R. McKinney
Departed on Nov. 18, 2013 and resided in Charlotte Court
House, VA.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 in the
Rough Creek Presbyterian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The
family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30
p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville,
VA is in charge of the arrangements.
Name
of Deceased:
Mrs. DeLoca Pugh
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, June 9, 1955.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
MRS.
DELOCA PUGH
DIES AT HER HOME
Mrs. DeLoca Pugh, 64, widow of Samuel H. Pugh, died Monday at her home
at Rough
Creek, Charlotte County. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Claude
Shaw, of
Tripoli, Africa, and Mrs. Sammy Clay and Mrs. Hugh Harkness, both of
Phenix; a
brother, Joel H Banton, of Lynchburg; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie
Wright, of
Smithfield, and Miss Martha Banton and Mrs. L.T. Butler of Lynchburg,
and seven
grandchildren.
Name of Deceased: Douglas Pugh
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
March 16, 1939
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
DOUGLAS PUGH BURIED FRIDAY
Douglas Pugh, 65, died at
his home near Rough Creek, Thursday morning, March 9, following a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at Rough Creek
Presbyterian Church by the Rev. C.H. Watts.
He is survived by his wife and
11 children, three sisters, Mrs. J.M. Martin, Mrs. Henry
Thornton and Mrs. W.M. Peake, all of Charlotte County, and four
brothers, Sylvester, Norman, Samuel and Hugh Pugh, also of
Charlotte County.
Name
of Deceased: Sylvester T. Pugh
The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA., Thursday,
April 16, 1959
Submitted
by: Bea Adams King
Rites held
for Sylvester T. Pugh
Surviving
are his wife, Mrs. Gladys M. Pugh; three sons, Harvey, Ray and Joseph Pugh, all
of Charlotte Court House; two daughters, Mrs. W.E. Minix of Lynchburg and Mrs.
Thomas Martin of Serling; two brothers Norman Pugh of Charlotte Court House and
Hugh Pugh of Phenix, and a sister, Mrs. W.M. Peak of Rough Creek.
FUNERAL
SET TODAY FOR DR. W.T. PUGH
Graveside services for Dr. William Thomas Pugh will
be conducted at 1
p.m. today at Spring Hill Cemetery. Dr. Pugh, well-known Virginia
surgeon and sportsman, died Friday at his home,
1555 Link Road, after a long illness.
Born Aug, 18, 1902, in Madisonville, he was the son of Walter Sydnor
and Eula
Douglas Jennings Pugh. Dr. Pugh received the BS degree from
Hampden-Sydney
College in 1923 and the MD from the Medical College of Virginia in
1930.
During
World War II he was a colonel in the Medical Corps and served as
commanding officer of the 199th General Hospital in France. Dr. Pugh
began the practice of surgery in Lynchburg in 1932 with the late Dr.
Elisha Barksdale. He was later associated with Dr. J.E. Haynsworth and
Dr.
Phillips R. Bryan. At the time of his death he was senior member of the
Pugh,
Haynsworth, Hill and Owen team of surgeons, with offices at 1801
Thomson Road.
Known for his human approach and his skill as a surgeon Dr. Pugh kept
abreast
of the times with an avid interest in new developments in the field of
surgery.
He was a member of the Virginia State Medical Society, the American
Medical
Association, Piedmont Medical Association, American College of Surgeons
and the
Lynchburg Academy of Medicine.
Active in civic, church and cultural affairs he was a member of First
Presbyterian Church, where he was a former deacon, and was on the board
of
trustees of Hampden-Sydney College and a member of the Miller Home
Board, and
was a former member of the State Game and Inland Fisheries Commission,
to which
he was appointed by former Governor William M. Tuck. Last Sunday, Dr.
Pugh received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award from his alma
mater at the graduation. Hunting and fishing were his hobbies and his
recreation. Dr. Pugh was a member
of Bob White Lodge, Kappa Alpha social fraternity and Phi Chi,
fraternity. Dr. Pugh's marriage to the former Frances Yates Kendig of
Kenbridge, took place
Aug. 16, 1941. In addition to his widow, Dr. Pugh is survived by a son,
William
Arthur Pugh and twin daughters, Susan and Sarah Pugh of Lynchburg; a
brother,
James Jennings Pugh of Madisonville and two sisters, Mrs. McChesney
Crawford of Covington and Mrs. Russell Carwile of Madisonville.
Name of Deceased: William T. Pugh, Jr.
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, Thursday,
December 21, 1899
Submitted By: Bea
Adams King
WILLIAM T. PUGH, JR.
The circumstances attending the death of this young man
render it at once perculiarly sad and afflictive. In his strong and early
manhood, with every promise of an active, useful life, he is suddenly taken
from parents home and friends, and carried to the tomb! We understand
that on the Thursday previous, while riding on a loaded wagon toward Pamplins,
becoming chilled he attempted to jump off to the ground, but caught his foot in
some way and fell on his head. Assistance was rendered, and on being
taken to his home, under treatment he appeared to revive, and it was hoped that
no very serious results would follow. On Saturday, as we have learned, he
spoke of being able to attend church on Sunday. During the night,
however, he became delirious and as stated, in the early morning he died.
He was a young man of high moral character, and had recently
united himself with the Centenary M.E. Church. He possessed a most fillial and
gentle disposition, was obedient and loving as a son, a considerate and
affectionate brother, and genial, frank and courteous with all his associates
and friends, his sudden death is a severe and grievious affliction in which
they have the deep sympathy of a large circle of warmly attached and sorrowing
friends. May He who directs all our affairs, without whose notice not
even a sparrow falls to the ground, and who alone can sustain us in our hours
of need, comfort and support the bereaved ones.
A large gathering of sympathizing friends attended the
funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Williams, whose words on
the occasion were most tender appropriate and consoling, as he dwelt on the
thought that the passing of our loved ones to the other side the river but
makes the thought of Heaven to be the sweeter. Willie was laid to rest in
the family burial plot.
Name of Deceased: Willie
Pugh
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Smithville, VA.,
Thursday,
December 14, 1899
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Death of Willie Pugh
It is with great regret
that we learned on Monday that Willie Pugh, son of Capt. Wm. T. Pugh, of
Madisonville, met with a fatal accident on Saturday the 9th. He was on a
loaded wagon going to Pamlins and was thrown backward off the load, injuring
his head. Surgical assistance was rendered him and it was thought his injuries
would not prove serious. On Sunday morning he was preparing to attend
church, when he suddenly became delirious, and in a short time death ensued.
Name
of Deceased: Mrs.
Thomas G. Pullen
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, February 24, 1955.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
MRS.
PULLEN DIES AT 89 IN ARLINGTON
Mrs. Thomas G. Pullen, 89, mother of Maryland's
Superintendent of
Schools, widow and daughter of Methodist ministers in Virginia and
Maryland and
herself a widely known church worker, died in Arlington Saturday.
The daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. John W. Hilldrup, she was born
in
Buckingham County, Va. She married the Rev. Thomas G. Pullen at
Smithfield, Va., in 1886. Both her
husband and her father held pastorates in Virginia and Maryland. He was
pastor
at Drakes Branch many years ago, and son now superintendent of Maryland
Schools
was born here.
After her husband died in 1925, she became secretary of the Methodist
Women's
Missionary Society for the Charlottesville District of the Virginia
Methodist
Conference, a job she held for 15 years.
Her
five surviving children are Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., Maryland
Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Edwin M. Eastham, of Rappahannock
County; Mrs.
Franklin Dabney Eastham, of Arlington; Professor J. Powers Pullen, of
Danville;
the Rev. Richard G. Pullen, of Lawrenceville, and William E. Pullen,
vice
president of the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company,
Baltimore. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. G.N. Abbott, of
Richmond, and Mrs.
W.H. Spencer of Washington; and one brother, John W. Hilldrup, a judge
in
Tennessee.
A funeral service was held at the Methodist Church in Flint Hill,
Rappahannock
County, on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Pullen was buried beside her husband
in the
churchyard.
Name of Deceased: John
B. Purcell
Newspaper: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch,
VA., Thursday, January 10, 1946.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
J.B.Purcell, 74, died at
Maria Parham Hospital at Henderson, N.C., early Wednesday afternoon after an
illness of several months. Funeral services were held from the home near
Townsville, N.C. Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J.S. Kennison, pastor
of Nutbush Presbyterian Church and Rev. E. Norfleet Gardner, pastor of the
First Baptist Church in Henderson. Burial was in Nutbush Church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Annie Thomas Purcell; five daughters, Mrs. Forrest Stainback of Henderson,
N.C., Mrs. Helen Riggan of Townsville, N.C., Beulah Purcell of Raleigh, N.C.,
Mrs. Kate ?isley of Jonesboro, N.C., and Mrs. Ruby Dean of Greensboro; a son,
John Baldwin Purcell, Jr., of Townsville; a brother William V. Purcell of
Drakes Branch and three sisters, Mrs. C.M. Broocks of Drakes Branch, Mrs. E. (B.) L. Haskins of Lynchburg, and Mrs.
W.S. Gregory of Roanoke.
Name of Deceased: William Vernon Purcell, Jr.
Source: Browning-Duffer
Funeral Home, Keysville, Charlotte Co., VA.
Submitted By: Bea Adams King
Born on May 28, 1925
William Vernon Purcell, Jr. of Drakes Branch, age 90, passed away at his
home October 30, 2015. The son of the late William Vernon Purcell, Sr., and
Ruth Hatch Purcell, William spent his lifetime as a dairy farmer in Charlotte
County, Virginia. He was a member of our Greatest Generation and served his
country during WW II in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Crux in the Pacific
Theater. His loyalty and commitment to his country and community was evident,
serving as a member of the Charlotte County Farm Bureau for over 47 years, and
president for 31 years, president of Charlotte County Ruritan Club, and as a
Master Mason of Saint John's Masonic Lodge 144 AM and FM for greater than 65
years. He was chairman and board member of the Charlotte County Soil Conservation
Board and lifelong member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church.
Name
of Deceased: R.
Ollie Puryear
Newspaper: The
Charlotte Gazette, Charlotte Court House, VA, Thursday, February 2, 1905.
Submitters Name: Bea. Adams King
A
SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT
A telegram from Spencer, N.C., on the 27th Jan., announced the sudden
instant
death of R. Ollie Puryear, one of the best known and experienced
engineers on the Southern Railway. He was running No. 23 mail from
Danville,
running fifty miles an hour, when leaning from cab looking at tract
near
Reagle, two miles from his home at Spencer, he was struck by the mail
crane
which delivers the mail beg, and sunk back upon his seat dead. The
colored
fireman took the train to Spencer. There members of the R.L.E. and
other local
societies took charge of the body for burial at Greensboro. Mr. Puryear
was
highly esteemed by his brother engineers and the people of Spencer, at
which
place he leaves a wife and two children.
Mr. Puryear was the second son of late L.C. Puryear and Mrs. M.R.
Puryear, now
of this village, and a brother and three sisters who mourn this sudden
and
sudden loss. The heartfelt and earnest sympathy of this entire
community in
this sad and sudden bereavement is extended to his afflicted relatives.