Deaths And Funerals In Virginia And Nearby Areas
Cascade to Callands and Semora reports list multiple local deaths including Cascade Rt 4 resident Thermond Coleman Allen age 54, Navy WW II veteran, with services set at Swicegood Chapel and burial in Cascade. Other obituaries include Curtis Harris 58 Callands Rt 1 and Arementia Booth 47 Milton, with services at local churches. Additional notices cover Gerald Andrews 70 Gretna Rt 2 and William M. Vaughn Jr. 63 Ringgold Rt 1, along with Lloyd Franklin Boyd 70 South Boston Rt 2 and several survivors and service details across Pittsylvania Halifax and Danville areas. Funeral arrangements specify churches, cemeteries, and receiving hours at multiple funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Thermond Coleman Allen
Cascade Rt 4
Pittsylvania County
Asa Clopton Allen
Raby Ruth Wright Allen
U.S. Navy
Richard Wolford
Indiana
Arlen Allen
California
Florence Booth
Aden
N.C
Lella Curry
Madir Allen
Janey McVay
Danville
Rt. 5
Myrtle Dillion
Dollie Tomrey
Waynesboro
Oscar L. Allen
Eden
N.G
Asa C. Allen Jr
Haysi
Swicegood Chapel
Carl Dunn
Whispering Pines
Brosville
Callands
Curtis Harris
Callands Rt. 1
William
Bel
Dickerson Harris
Jewell Price Harris
Curtis Harris Jr
Nelson Harris
Randy Harris
Franklin County
Rosetta Harris
J.T
Burnite Harris
Leander Harris
Swedesboro
N.4
Jez Swanson
Evelynn Brooks
Beatrice Tarpley
Rosa Fuller
Martinsville
da Harris
Mt Vernon
N.Y
Tarpley Baptist Church
Robert Divins
Harris
Miller
Gretna
High Street Baptist Church
Milton
Sylvia Long
Samuel Booth
T He Home
Glenn Garland
Jamaica
Claresa Garland
Suecelia Faulkner
Prenty
William Willie. M. Vaughn Jr
Ringgold Rt. 1
Memorial Hospital
William M. Vaughn
Jeneje Crane Vaughn
Gladys Sheets
Southern Railway
Mr. Vaughn
Wrenn-Yeaits Chapel
L.W. Cooper
Highland Burial Park
South Boston
Lloyd Franklin Boyd
Rt. 2
Halifax County
James Boyd
Annie Collie Boyd
Boyd
Lelia Roberts Boyd
Carry Thomas
May Vaughan
Riley Barksdale
Myrtle Blane
Alton
Gracie Hale
Tarboro
Shirley Medford
Richmond
Marion Moore
Norfolk
T. Boyd
Vernon Hill
Harvey Boyd
Harmony
Clyde Boyd
Herbert Boyd
Brook
Funeral Home
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Outstanding seniors honored in George Washington High vo ed awards
George Washington High School recognized outstanding seniors in vocational education with area trophies. Recipients span auto body Harold Mills and auto mechanics Troy Thompson to electronics Kennett Sowers and health assistants Helen Schiedell, plus eight special awards for quality, dedication, and specialty honors across ten programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Harold Mills
Troy Thompson
Reginald Crews
Cheryl Bartee
Jacqueline Myers
Rhonda Shelton
Becky Dewberry McDowell
Bonnie Haney
Paul James
Kennett
Angela Rodgers
Helen Schiedell
Ronald Powell
Jeff Franklin
Jackie Thompson
Charles Winstead
Beatrice Taylor
Jolett Graves
Averett Alumni Select Scholars Named for 1977-78
Six high school seniors were chosen as Averett alumni scholars for 1977-78 by W. Edwin Seaver LI, Averett admissions director. Recipients Debra Abrogast, Tracy Bennett, Richard Hunt, Nathalie, Carol Miller, Peggy Tworzyanski, and Stephanie Hopkins will begin studies at Averett in the fall, awarded for academic achievement leadership potential and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averett College
W. Edwin Seaver LI
Averett
Averett Alumni Association
Debra Jean Abrogast
Tracy Bennett
Hampton
Richard Alan Hunt
N.Y
Stephanie Leigh Hopkins
Rich Creek
Wittners
Handicapped Eligible For Aid In Danville Schools
Danville Public Schools says handicapped children ages two to 21 may qualify for tuition aid if local and area divisions cannot provide suitable programs. To be considered for 1977 78, parents must file by July 13. For details contact Mrs Dane Friend at the Teaching Materials Center on Goode Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dane Friend
Goode Street
Fund Drive Starts for Lynchburg Church Facility
A campaign to raise 2.5 million dollars for Westminister Canterbury House began with over 100 volunteers holding kickoff meetings in Danville and Martinsville. The 246 apartment building with a 120 bed health care center will sit on 21 acres for residents aged 65 and up. Anthony Price was found guilty of grand larceny and statutory burglary and received sentences in Danville Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Danville
Marinsville
Episcopal Diocese
Synod
Virginia
Anthony Price
James F. Ingram
Price
State
Jones Named Branch Manager at Moore's Lumber Lynchburg
Dillard Jones of Pittsylvania County has been named branch manager of Moore's Lumber and Building Materials retail store and yard in Lynchburg. Jones previously worked at Riverside Lumber in Danville from 1964 until Moore's purchased the firm in 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Jones
Pittsylvania County
Moore's Lumber and
Lynchburg
Jones
Riverside Lumber
Danville
Moore’s
Hurt Horse Show Set For June 4 At Center
The 20th annual Hurt Horse Show will be held at the Hurt Community Center on Saturday June 4. Sponsored by the Hurt Raritan Club proceeds from the show will benefit the Hurt Community Center. The afternoon show begins at and the evening show at 8230. Featured classes will be gaited western and walking horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
Hurt Community Center
The
Hurt Raritan Club
County Building Starts Plunge
May construction in Pittsylvania County fell to 2 044 462 dollars, down over 40 percent from April. Four new dwellings valued at 1 283 988 dollars and 53 mobile homes totaling 239 072 were started. Five new commercial buildings worth 196 000 included a storage building for Appalachian Power at Leesville Lake and a Star Paper Tube project on RL 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Appalachian Power Company
Leesville Lake
Star Paper Tube
Harold Payne
Frank F. Grogan Jr
Mountain Hill
Dinner in Chatham for Demo hopefuls
A fund raising dinner for nine Democratic candidates for state offices will be held at Chatham Elementary School Friday June 3 at 4 30 p m. The Fifth District Democratic Committee sponsors the roast beef dinner with remarks by the candidates and entertainment by country western and gospel groups. Attending are gubernatorial candidates Andrew P Miller Henry Howell Charles S Robb Tra Lechner Del Major Reynolds lieutenant governor hopefuls Del Edward Lane John Sehell Shad Solomon Del John Melnick and others. Tickets are 10 per person 15 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Chatham Elementary School
Fifth Distrit Democratic Committee
Andrew P. Miller
Henry Howell
Charles S. Robb
McLean
Del
Tra Lechner
Arlington
Richard S
Major) Reynolds
Richmond
Edward E. Lane
John Sehell
del. Shad Solomon
John Melnick
Industrial fields training and positions detailed
An item lists eight industrial cooperative training slots and fourteen industrial maintenance roles plus six stenography posts. The notice outlines openings, likely within a union or technical program, with associated numbers and categories.
Hostage incident ends without injuries in Charles City
A Charles City County man held his wife and 14 year old daughter hostage in their white frame house Thursday afternoon. He surrendered unarmed at 6 15 pm after a lengthy standoff. State police and local officers maintained contact and released the wife and daughter before Corrick surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
William Howard Carrick Jr
Billy Allsbrook
Corrick
Debbie
Loretta
Carroll Moss Jr
Howard William Corrick Jr
Charles
City County
Miller Hits Spending Attack in Falls Church
Henry Howell chided opponent Andrew P. Miller for wasteful spending in a Falls Church Rotary Club speech. Howell cited Miller’s reported spending exceeding $700,000 in the Democratic gubernatorial primary campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Church
Henry Howell
Andrew P. Miller
Falls Church Rotary Club
Miller
Howell
Perfect Weather For Holiday Is Predicted
The Associated Press reports clearing skies and warm temperatures for Memorial Day weekend in Virginia. Highs in the 70s and 80s with overnight lows in the 60s are forecast as a large Canadian high pressure system moves in, ending recent rain that kept farmers smiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
National Weather Service
Canada
Buie Chosen Chief At City's SVMHI
Dr. Thomas E. Buie Jr., UW faculty psychiatrist from LaCrosse Wisconsin, selected as chief medical officer of the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville. Michael Camarala named SVMHS director with June effective date. Buie’s background spans Wake Forest, Dorothea Dix, and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Buie Jr
University of Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Wis
Southern Virginia Mental Health
Danville
Buie
State Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board
Michael Camarala
SVMHS
Camarala
Buig
Bladenboro
N.C
Wake Forest Medical School
N.C. Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Dorothea Dix Hospital
Raleigh
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Bule
Gundersen
NOW Meeting Highlights Discrimination Talks and Essay Winner
The NOW meeting featured lawyer Mrs. Clarke criticizing malpractice and urging action against discrimination. She warned two warning signs: no posted jobs and salaries not discussed among employees. Mary J. Shamall won NOWs essay contest on Belva Ann Lockwood. her piece goes to national competition for a $1,000 prize. New NOW chapter officers were installed: Christine Brubaker president Ane Pardington treasurer Charlene Green Garland secretary Laurabelle Yoder program chair Ann Bordan membership chair Penny Jee communications chair Marge Hoffman legislative chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
George Washington High School
Jacob Shamall
Robin Drive
Belva Ann Lockwood
U.S. Supreme Court
NOW
Legal Defense and Education Fund
Ane Pardington
Charlene Green Garland
Laurabelle Yoder
Ann Bordan
Penny Jee
Marge Hoffman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Booth
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Fitzgerald
Gerald” Andrews
Gretna Rt. 2
William B. Andrews
Maude Witcher Andrews
Zion United Methodist Church
Anderson Lodge
Ruby Wood Andrews
Wiliam D. Andrews
Graton
Conn
Denver Andrews
Alvin B. Andrews
Charlie Berger
Gretna Burial Park
James E. Powell Jr
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home
Gretna Rt
Lloyd Boyd
Shorts
Hurt Horse Show
Whitmell Elementary
Old Union Primitive Baptist Church
Man
Corrick’s
Allsbrook
RB. Roeser
W. PF. Littreel
Miller Hit
Associated Press
SVMHI
Mraendenstay
Frviete Payer
Danville Vault Corporation
Giles Flower & Gift Shop
Doris and
Jim Bernard
Waddell
Math
FTD
Henry Pruitt
Sherman Baptist Church
First Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ray
Billy Hutcherson
W. Curtis Hall
Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home
Linwood
Almedao Hubbard
Bessie
Edward Adkins
Kiwanis Auction and White Elephant Sale
OLD M&m Furniture Store
South Main Street
George H. Shields
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