Lavern F. Pipho
Jan 5, 2016
Littleton, NC The world will not long remember the passing of Lavern F. “Pete” Pipho on January 5, 2016 except for those who knew and loved him.Retired from the US Navy and now this life, he shares with them these thoughts: To my wife, who gave me 69 years of joyous marriage, know the satisfaction of having brought joy and...
Gene Coleman Soyars
Dec 14, 2015
Mrs. Gene Dickens Soyars, 88, died at her daughter’s home on Monday, December 14, 2015.She was born in Georgia on January 20, 1927 to Eugene “Gee” Coleman and Virginia Pollard Dickens. Mrs. Soyars was raised in Halifax County and South Boston, VA, and she became a resident of Cascade upon her marriage to the late H. Norman Soyars. Gene was...
Klaus Henry Goedde
Nov 15, 2015
Klaus Henry Goedde, 71, husband of Eileen Gerfen Goedde, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at his home.Mr. Goedde was born August 22, 1944 in Hanau, Germany to the late Kurt Goedde and Irmgard Fischlein Goedde.He was a retired truck driver.In addition to his wife, Mr. Goedde is survived by his son, Patrick Goedde and his fiancée, Natalie Cartwright of...
Ernest Green
Nov 6, 2015
Retired Chief Warrant Officer Ernest Green, age 63, died on Friday evening, November 6th 2015, in his home surrounded by family and friends.Ernest was born in Sumter, SC; Farmville has been his home for over 20 years.Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Essa D. Green, 7 children, over 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He is also has a...
Mary Kathryn Whaley
Oct 30, 2015
On Friday, October 30, our beloved wife and mother, Mary Kathryn Polsue Whaley passed from this life to the next in Harrisonburg, Virginia.Mrs. Whaley moved to Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after living in Blacksburg, Virginia for 44 years. Mrs. Whaley was born on August 19, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia, to Ruth Myers Polsue and William C. Polsue,...
Burton Leigh Drewry
Oct 22, 2015
South Hill, VA Burton Leigh Drewry, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2015.Mr. Drewry was born in Richmond to the late Dr. William H. Drewry and Mrs. Hazel Burton Drewry McCoy at Stuart Circle Hospital.After spending his early years in Cooleemee and Grimesland, NC, where his father was a doctor, Burton returned to Virginia where...
Doris Lucille Ensing
Sep 13, 2015
Wirtz, Virginia Doris L. Ensing, 84, widow of Fred Ensing, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015.Doris is survived by her two sons, Daniel Ensing and Stephen Ensing both from Wirtz.A memorial service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Burnt Chimney on Saturday, September 19th at 3 PM and will be officiated by Brother Mark Cobb.Isa....
Julia Seward Acree
Aug 6, 2015
Gasburg, VA Julia Ann Seward Acree, 88, passed away at Sentara Meadowview Terrace, Clarksville, VA on August 6, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren “June” Acree, Jr. and son Kenneth Warren Acree.Julia was light hearted and kind; she greeted every one with a sincere smile.She was born and lived in Brunswick County until her health declined.Survivors include...
James Albert Bullwinkle
Jun 23, 2015
James Albert Bullwinkle, 97, died June 23, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 30, 1918, to John Harrison Bullwinkle and Edith Bullwinkle. James was a World War II Combat Veteran who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. ARMY 493rd 12th Armored Division. He enjoyed gardening, reading and loved to make people laugh. He is survived by...
Harry Samuel Wertz
Jun 12, 2015
Harry S. Wertz of Bullock, NC, formerly of Williamsport, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 12, 2015.Born May 16, 1924 in Montgomery, PA, he was the son of the late Howard and Laura Wertz.Harry was an avid fisherman and a professional painter by trade.He was blessed with many friends. He was a member of the American Legion,...
Jeffrey John Gregg
Jun 2, 2015
Jeffrey John Gregg, Sr., 68, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.He was born to the late William Arnold Gregg, Sr. and Lennea Edith Bergstrom on September 19, 1946 in Worcester, Massachusetts.Mr. Gregg was a member of Delrayno Baptist Church where he served as Church Clerk, Deacon, Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher.He was also a longtime member of the Oxford Lions...
Henry R. Neill
May 19, 2015
Henry Rowland Neill, 91, of Danville, VA died on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his home.He was born to Thomas and Isabella Neill in Northern Ireland on March 7, 1924.Mr. Neill was an electrical engineer in the textile industry.Henry is survived by his daughter, Tandra K. Brown, his granddaughter, Chera Norton and husband Tyler, and his great granddaughters, Haleigh and...
Jerry Lee Arnold
May 2, 2015
Jerry Lee Arnold, 75, of Java, VA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015.He was born July 6, 1939 in Huntington, Indiana, to the late Jacob Arnold and Mary E. Daughtery Arnold.Jerry was a retired plant manager for Wabash Magnetics and was a Mason in Mt. Etna, IN.Mr. Arnold is survived by his companion Bulah Crider, his son Richard Arnold and...
Andrew Newkirk Boney
Apr 7, 2015
Andrew N. Boney, 86, of South Hill, VA passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015.He was born April 8, 1928 in Isle of Wright, VA to the late Dewey and Florence Boney.After a brief and early stint in the U.S. Army, Andrew realized his calling to serve his country.He enlisted as a seaman in the U.S. Merchant Marines and went on...
Jana Christine Apgar
Apr 3, 2015
Jana Christine Apgar, wife of Robert G. Apgar, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2015.On July 7, 1950, Jana was born a twin, to the late Sammie Burns and Dorothy Hansen in Puerto Rico.Jana spent her career in the United States Army as a nurse anesthetist.She was chief of anesthesia for the 312th Evac. Hospital and served in Operation...
Martha Cowherd Isley
Mar 15, 2015
Martha C. Isley, 48, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with cancer.She was born in Richmond, VA, then moved to Wake County at a young age.She and her family have resided in northern Granville County for the last 22 years.She was the daughter of Thomas E. Cowherd, Jr. and the late Eva Adams Cowherd of Raleigh.Martha attended...
Patricia F. Downey
Feb 17, 2015
Patricia F. Downey of South Hill, VA died on February 17th following a long illness. She was born on August 21, 1946 in Gallagher, WV, was a 1964 graduate of East Bank High School and a former employee at Huntington State Hospital. Ms. Downey is survived by her sister, Karen D. Garnett of Boydton, VA, her nephew Darrel Garnett and...
