(names listed in obits)

William Clarence Clark
Clennie Belle Dawson
James William Dillon
Rachel Washburn Gunter
Clara Belle Hanks
Mozelle Goins Hawks
Minnie Wyatt Hunt
Ernest Lee Hylton
Linda A. Jensen
Thelbert A. Manns
Goldie Handy Martin
Bobby Nolen
Robert Everette Pike
Bernice Nichols Prillaman
Wendell H. Purcell Jr
Eldean Vernon Shelton
Virginia Foster Stowe
Okie Orville Turner
Sharleen Foley Turner



William Clarence Clark

ROANOKE — William Clarence “W.C.” Clark, 94, of Roanoke, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.

He was born July 8, 1915, in Patrick Springs to Bud and Allie Clark.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph “Joe” Clark, Dal Clark, Manion Clark, Russell Clark and George Clark.

He was a retired builder/contractor and a member of First Wesleyan Church.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Clark; two sons, William David Clark and Glenn D. Clark; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Annie Sue Hawks, Della Hawks, Mae Martin, Dorothy Mills and Martha Hutchens; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Oakey’s East Chapel with Dr. Steve Wingfield, Dr. Kenneth Foutz, the Revs. Brian Custer and Paul Haithcock officiating.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Oakey’s East Chapel

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010

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Clennie Belle Dawson

Clennie Belle Dawson, 86, of Cana, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Northern Hospital of Surry County in Mount Airy, N.C.

She was born December 3, 1923, in Carroll County and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie Branson Dawson.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Hassie Haynes; and three brothers, Garnet Dawson, Luke Dawson and Eugene Dawson.

She retired from Spencer's Inc. and was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Glenn and Margie Dawson, Walter and Julia Dawson, and Eulala Dawson, all of Cana, and Esther Dawson of Ararat; and many special nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Saturday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy with the Rev. Isreal Gwyn officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Hattie Mae Love, 206 Orchard Road, Ararat, VA 24053

Stuart Enterprise 24 Feb 2010

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James William Dillon

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James William Dillon, 85, of 1241 Spencer Preston Road, Martinsville, VA died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA.

He was born on June 26, 1924 in Patrick County, VA to the late Frank William Dillon and Mary Hutchinson Dillon.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Long; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Dillon was a lifelong member of Old Well Christian Church, Spencer, VA where he served as a deacon, greeter and was a member of the Christian Men's Fellowship. He was still working for DeShazo Oil Company where he had worked for the past 45 years, at the time of his death. Also, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II, received a Purple Heart and was a Prisoner of War.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Young Dillon of the home; two daughters, Peggy Jones of Clewiston, FL and Kathy Foster of Danville, VA; one step-daughter, Emily Johnson of the home; three sisters, Maggie Dillon and Lucy Moore both of Martinsville, VA and Nancy Cruise of Bassett, VA; two brothers, John Dillon and Pete Dillon both of Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Old Well Christian Church with Reverend Ann B. Pulley and Reverend Roy Parker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the church and other times at the home of his brother, Pete Dillon, 1179 Spencer Preston Road, Martinsville, VA.
Memorials may be made to Old Well Christian Church Youth and Children's Fund, P. O. Box 163, Spencer, VA 24165 or to NWS-Brain Injury Services, In Memory of James Dillon, P. O. Box 3749, Martinsville, VA 24115.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Dillon family.
Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Sign the guest book at www.GoDanRiver.com

Published in Danville and Rockingham County on February 23, 2010

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The funeral for James William Dillon, 85, of 1241 Spencer-Preston Road, Martinsville, who died Feb. 20, 2010, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Old Well Christian Church with the Revs. Ann B. Pulley and Roy Parker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the church and at other times at the home of his brother, Pete Dillon, 1179 Spencer-Preston Road.

Dillon was born in Patrick County on June 26, 1924, to Frank William Dillon and Mary Hutchinson Dillon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Long; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

A World War II Army veteran, Dillon was a prisoner of war and a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was a lifelong member of Old Well Christian Church at Spencer, where he served as a deacon, a greeter and in the Christian Men’s Fellowship.
He was still employed at DeShazo Oil Co., where he had worked for the past 45 years.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Young Dillon of the home; two daughters, Peggy Jones of Clewiston, Fla., and Kathy Foster of Danville; a stepdaughter, Emily Johnson of the home; three sisters, Maggie Dillon and Lucy Moore, both of Martinsville, and Nancy Cruise of Bassett; two brothers, John Dillon and Pete Dillon, both of Martinsville; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Old Well Christian Church Youth and Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 163, Spencer, Va. 24165, or to NWS-Brain Injury Services, in memory of James Dillon, P.O. Box 3749, Martinsville, Va. 24115.
Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements

Martinsville Bulletin 22 Feb 2010

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Rachel Washburn Gunter

Rachel Washburn Gunter, 93, of Preston Road in Martinsville, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.

She was born March 8, 1916, in the Gobblintown section of Patrick County to James Emmett and Stella Minter Washburn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Gunter; four sisters, Helen W. Spencer, Hazel W. Gunter, Lorene W. Smith and Pauline W. Wiggington; and five brothers, Albert Cummings Washburn, John Wilson Washburn, James Francis Washburn, Murray Akers Washburn and Edgar Minter Washburn.

She retired from Pannill Knitting with over 40 years of service and was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church.

Surviving are three sisters, Bernice W. Fulcher of Martinsville, Vivian W. Turner of Danville, and Reva W. Hopkins of Patrick Springs; a brother, Troy Nelson Washburn of Knoxville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with the Rev. J. Eldon Morgan and the Rev. Tim Mills officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with a memorial reception to follow in the church fellowship hall.
The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Christian Church and other times at the home of her nieces, Kathy and Lea Washburn, 1750 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Christian Church Maintenance Fund, 5232 Preston Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112.
Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010

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Clara Belle Hanks

Clara Belle Hanks, 82, of Collinsville, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.

A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Columbian Center, 1201 Old Leaksville Road, Ridgeway.

She was born in Patrick County on March 18, 1927, to William Zachariah Gammons and Gatha Bowman Gammons.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ova Lee Hanks; and a daughter, Edith Clara Kellam.

Surviving are a daughter, Erma Baker of Delaware; a son, Bobby H. Coe of Martinsville; sisters, Vergie Crowe of Sanville, Sue Bowman of Spencer and Shirley Underwood of Horsepasture; a brother, Glen Gammons of Collinsville; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett

Martinsville Bulletin 22 Feb 2010

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Mozelle Goins Hawks

MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Mozelle Goins Hawks, 61, of 252 Old Toast Road, Mount Airy, wife of Mr. Ronald Dean Hawks, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 24, 1948, in Patrick County, Va., to the late Euel William and Princess Thompson Goins.

She was employed by Renfro Corporation and was a member of Northside Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Ronald Dean Hawks of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Tracey Harris of Mount Airy; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Emily Hawks of Mount Airy; eight grandchildren, Mason Hawks, Dusty Harris, Maddison Hawks, Morgan Hawks, Maggie Hawks, Kayla Harris, Marley Beasley and Dylon Beasley; mother-in-law, Faith Hawks of Mount Airy; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Peggy Goins Gray of Mount Airy, Catherine and John Smith of Ararat, Va., and Juanita “Tootie” Jarrell of Middletown, Ohio; and four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jehu “Jay” and Gaye Goins of Mount Airy and Bobby and Mickey Goins of Winston-Salem, Frank Goins of Stuart, Va., and Herbert Goins of Oakwood, Va.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hawks was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Robin Hawks Beasley; three brothers, Allen Goins, Charles Goins and Grover Goins; and her father-in-law, John Hawks.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Moody Funeral Home Chapel of Mount Airy conducted by Mr. Billy Hiatt, the Rev. Butch Holder and the Rev. Dean Eaton. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials contributions may be made to the Mozelle G. Hawks Funeral Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1288, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Mt Airy News 20 Feb 2010

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Minnie Wyatt Hunt

Minnie Wyatt Hunt, 91, of Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart, formerly of Penhook, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home.

She was born in Henry County on Jan. 14, 1919, to Thaddeus and Ada Wyatt.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Willis Hunt; three sons, Tyrone, Charles, and Bobby Wayne Hunt; four sisters, Allie Ferguson, Edna “Jack” Young, Gertrude Byrd and Laura Janney; and two brothers, Daniel and Jim Wyatt.

She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church.

Surviving are her son, Ernie Hunt of Penhook; daughter, Bertha Willard of Stuart; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sandy Level Baptist Church with Dr. Kendall Smith and Brian Ashworth officiating. Burial will be in the Wyatt family cemetery in Bassett.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett

Martinsville Bulletin 22 Feb 2010

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Ernest Lee Hylton

A memorial service for Ernest Lee Hylton, 54, of Stuart, who died Feb. 21, 2010, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Randy Conner and Jeff Pendleton speaking. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Friday at the funeral home.

Hylton was born Nov. 19, 1955, in Patrick County.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Paul Hylton; and a twin sister, Linda Faye Hylton.

He had worked for Pilson Brothers Sawmill.

Surviving are his mother, Lena Boyd Hylton of the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart; a sister, Amy Gregson of Woolwine; and two brothers, Gary Hylton and Michael Hylton, both of Woolwine

Martinsville Bulletin 26 Feb 2010

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Linda A. Jensen

Mrs. Linda A. Jensen, age 61 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at The Brian Center in Fincastle.

She was born in Ames, Iowa on November 22, 1948.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Jefferson, and was of the Methodist faith.

Mrs. Jensen is survived by her husband, Chris W. Jensen of the home; three sons, Chris W. Jensen, II of Douglasville, Pennsylvania, Michael Anthony Todd Jensen of Kenney, Nebraska and Scott Michael Christian Jensen of Stuart; two grandchildren; and her mother, Rosemary Jones Jefferson of Des Monies, Iowa.

A graveside service for Mrs. Jensen will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Patrick Memorial Gardens with Rev. Mike Hundley officiating. The family will meet 30 minutes prior to the service at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart to proceed to the cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Martinsville Bulletin 25 Feb 2010

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Thelbert A. Manns

Thelbert A. Manns, 49, of Bassett, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.

He was born on May 15, 1960, and was a son of the late James Andrew Manns and the late Loleader Wade Manns.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Regenia Stanley and Debra Manns.

Surviving are three sisters, Cecelia Manns of Bassett, Veronica Wimbush of Patrick County and Gwendolyn Manns of Bassett; three brothers, George Monroe Manns of Bassett, Grant Willis Wade of Bassett and James McArthur Manns of Collinsville; a half brother, Jerry Ross of Ferrum; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Burial was in the Manns family cemetery in Bassett.

Stuart Enterprise 24 Feb 2010

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Goldie Handy Martin

Goldie Handy Martin, 88, formerly of 405 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Tony’s Extended Years in Martinsville.

She was born May 18, 1921, in Patrick County to Martin Lewis and Sarah Vipperman Handy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George L. Martin in 1985; four brothers, Ray Handy, Willie Handy, Charlie Handy and Herbert Handy; and a sister, Ruby Hayes.

She retired from American Furniture Co. with over 20 years of service. She was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Bollings of Martinsville; three sons, Fred Martin of Martinsville, Paul Martin of Henryville, Ind., and H. Lee Martin of Bowling Green, Ky.; a sister, Ocie Coleman of Richmond; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Revs. Haywood Alcorn and Tony Lundy officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Monday at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter, Brenda Bollings at 410 St. Johns Circle, Martinsville.
Memorials may be made to Axton Baptist Church, 173 Mountain Valley Road, Axton, Va. 24054

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010

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Bobby Nolen

Mr. Bobby Nolen, age 73 of Memory Lane, Stuart, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He was born in Patrick County, Virginia on January 10, 1937 to the late Andy Governor Crockett Nolen and Lucy Ann Via Nolen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Mound, Tommy, and Lonza Nolen, an infant sister, and three sisters, Gracie Penn, Nancy Smith and Corine Helms; and a step-son, Kevin Murray.

He had been a foreman for Ashland Oil Company, and attended Pleasant Ridge Holiness Church.

Mr. Nolen is survived by his wife, Dolores Collins Nolen of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Angelia and Jeffrey Patterson of Twinsburg, Ohio; two sons, Robert Nolen of Seattle, Washington and Lawrence Nolen of Olmsted Township, Ohio; two step sons and daughters-in-law, Robin L. and Deidre Murray of Cleveland, Ohio and Scott and Charlotte Murray of Euclid, Ohio; five grandchildren; two sisters, Minnie Woods of Bassett and Ruth Cromwell of Martinsville; a twin brother, Billie Nolen and his wife, Gloria, and a brother, Johnnie Nolen, all of Hardy, Virginia.

Funeral services for Mr. Nolen will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Richard Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Nolen Memorial Circle Family Cemetery on Ridge Road, Woolwine. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Martinsville Bulletin 25 Feb 2010

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Robert Everette Pike

Mr. Robert Everette Pike, age 74 of Mt. Airy passed away at his home Wednesday, February 24, 2010.

Mr. Pike was born in Patrick County on January 16, 1936 to the late Joseph Daniel and Mary Lovill Pike.

He attended Welcome Baptist Church as long as his health permitted.

Mr. Pike is survived by a daughter, Dara Pike; grandchildren, Adriana Velazquez and Kelsey Velazquez all of the home; sister and brother-in-law, Dot and Ramon Simmons of Pilot Mountain; brothers, John and Wayne Pike both of Mt. Airy and Grady Pike of Greensboro; Special family friends, Caroline Worrell, Nathan Gwyn and Toby Ayers all of Mt. Airy.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pike was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Adkins Pike; sisters, Mae “Tootsie Marshall and Frances Pike; brothers, Roger Pike, Warren Pike Stuart Pike and two infant brothers.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, February 26, 2010 at Welcome Baptist Church by Rev. Bailey Elmore with burial to follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Mt Airy News 25 Feb 2010

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Bernice Nichols Prillaman

Ms. Bernice Nichols Prillaman, 69 of Stuart, passed away Saturday morning at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1940 in Patrick County to the late Euel Lester and Maggie Chaney Nichols and was also preceded in death by two brothers; Layton and Milton Nichols.

Ms. Prillaman was of the Brethren Faith and had retired as a data processor for Home Health Care Associates.

Ms. Prillaman is survived by a son; Mr. Danny Lee Prillaman of Martinsville, a daughter; Mrs. Darlene Shelton of Stuart, two grandchildren, one step grandchild, one great granddaughter, and two sisters; Mrs. Louise Colletti of Bassett and Mrs. Era Mae Rakes of Henry, Va.

Funeral services for Ms. Prillaman will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Pastor Mike Varner officiating. Burial will be in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home and other times at her daughter’s home at 18 Fairy Drive, Stuart, Va. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010

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Wendell H. Purcell Jr

Wendell H. Purcell Jr., 53, of Bassett, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.

He was born Feb. 5, 1957, in Kentucky to Wendell H. Purcell Sr. of Bassett and Delores Bland Purcell.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Purcell.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are a son, Nathan Purcell of Stuart; one granddaughter; a brother, Luther Albert Purcell of Bassett; a sister, Joyce Hull of Iowa; three nieces and one nephew.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Dale Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Gilley family cemetery.
The family will receive friends for an hour before the service today at the funeral home.

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010

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Eldean Vernon Shelton

The funeral for Eldean Vernon Shelton, 87, of Lafayette Ave., Martinsville, who died Feb. 23, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Keith Spangenberg officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from noon until 1:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

She was born March 10, 1922, in Patrick County to Felix L. and Minnie Nelson Vernon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shelton in 1967; a sister, Agnes Tucker; and three brothers, Dennis Vernon, Ralph Vernon and Leonard Vernon.

She graduated from Hardin Reynolds Memorial School in Critz, and in 1941, she was among the second group of women hired by DuPont in Martinsville, where she worked until 1946.
In the 1970s, she became a sales representative for Stanley Home Products in the area.
She had been a member of Villa Heights Baptist Church since December of 1976.

Surviving are a daughter, Connie Boyd of Bassett; two sons, Michael Jack Shelton of Collinsville and Jeffrey Lane Shelton of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Clark and Dorothy Shockley, both of Stuart.

Memorials may be made to Villa Heights Baptist Church, 150 Corse Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24112

Martinsville Bulletin 25 Feb 2010

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Virginia Foster Stowe

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Virginia Foster Stowe, of 148 North Avenue, Danville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She had been a resident at Roman Eagle Memorial Home for 2 ½ years.

Mrs. Stowe was born November 15, 1917 in Patrick County a daughter of P.C. Foster and Susie Turner Foster and spent her entire life in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

She was married to J. Craig Stowe in 1934 and they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on October 9, 2009.
Mrs. Stowe was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church for 87 years and in the past years was a Sunday school teacher, worked in the youth department, was a member of the W.C.T.U. and the women's auxiliary. She was a wonderful homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, of the residence; a brother, David Foster and wife, Roberta of Charlottesville and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Paul Foster and a sister, Priscilla Elliott (wife of the late Reverend Garland Elliott).

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. from the First Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Reverend Myron Bruce, the Reverend Joe Beck and the Reverend Timothy Elliott. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and other times at the residence.
Online condolences at www.wrenn-yeatts.com.

Published in Danville and Rockingham County from February 25 to February 26, 2010 www.GoDanRiver.com

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Okie Orville Turner

Okie Orville Turner, 79, formerly of Fieldale, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville.

He was born January 1, 1931, in Patrick County and was a son of the late Irvin Orrie Turner and Eva Moran Turner.

He was a retired self-employed bricklayer and contractor and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are one son, Barry W. Turner of Bassett; one brother, Eldridge B. "E.B." Turner of Martinsville; and one niece.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Moss officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park.
Pallbearers were Bill Dollarhite, Roger Dollarhite, Kevin Shepherd, William Peal, Billy Martin and Edsel Corns.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hill Memorial Baptist Church, 2359 Appalachian Drive, Martinsville, Va. 24112.
Arrangements were by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home

Stuart Enterprise 24 Feb 2010

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Sharleen Foley Turner

Sharleen Foley Turner, 82, of Patrick Springs, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Patrick County on Aug. 20, 1927, to Jim Russell and Ollie Mae Crawford Foley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Aaron Turner; sister, Louise Turner; and brother, Grady Foley.

She retired from DuPont and was a member of Northside Baptist Church.

Surviving are one brother, Harold Foley of Bassett; step-son, Denzil Turner of Patrick Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Ron Peal officiating. Burial will be in the Turner family cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Martinsville Bulletin 21 Feb 2010