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Notes for Cletus Elmo Darnell:

DARNELL KING -- Cletus Elmo Darnell, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at the Maryfield Nursing Home in High Point. He was born in Stokes County April 25, 1914, to Willie C. and Lula Belle Moser Darnell. Mr. Darnell was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service and an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Darnell McKnight. Surviving are four children, Elaine Griffin of Summerfield, Deane Mendon and Gary of Rocky Mount, Ann Patterson of High Point and Charles Darnell and Sallie of Charlottesville, Va.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his wife, Dorothy Moore Darnell. Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Bunny Aldridge and Ralph of Taylorsville, DeRee Burt of High Point, and Joan Derr and Ed of Mount Holly; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in the Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark D. Mashburn, OSL, officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at Slate Funeral Home in King. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryfield Nursing Home, 1315 Greensboro Road, High Point, NC 27260 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262

Obituary; The Martinsville Bulletin April 07, 2004

Notes for Albert G. Davis:

SANDSTONE — Albert G. Davis, 83, of Sandstone, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley following a short illness. Born Dec. 14, 1924, in Fayette County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Clet and Gracie Lula Smith Davis.Mr. Davis served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was retired from Elk Mills Stone Quarry in Elkton, Md. He was also formerly employed as a coal miner. He was a member of Ramp Holiness Church at Ramp, W.Va. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters including an infant child, Lorrenie Davis, Joann Wheeler and Patricia Cales. Also by one brother and one sister. Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Gunter Davis. Five daughters, Jean and husband Ivan Cales of Hinton, Dreama and husband Peanut Penngrass of Salem, Va., Vickie and husband Joe Wheeler of Sandstone, W.Va., Alberta and husband David Clifford of Baltimore, Md., and Virginia and husband Howard Divers of Cross, S.C.; two stepsons, Chuck Richmond and wife Wanda of Sandstone, and Gerald Richmond of Hinton; four stepdaughters, Brenda Hicks and husband William of Stokesdale, N.C., Rosa Hackathorn and husband Chris of St. Mary’s, W.Va., Nancy Richmond and husband Mark of Stokesdale, N.C., and Teresa Richmond of Stokesdale, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren and his beloved pet and friend, Peppy.Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at the Smith Cemetery on Tug Creek Road near Hinton with Sister Patricia Cales officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Pivont Funeral Home in Hinton. Family members will serve as pallbearers.Online condolences and guest register available at www.pivontfuneralhome.com.Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton

Notes for Enos ‘Jack’ Davis:

Enos Jackson “Jack” Davis went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2006, after a prolonged illness. He was proceeded in death by his father, William Isaac Davis, and his mother, Elvira (Gunter) Davis, of Beckley W.Va.; his brothers Charles, Calvin and John William; and his sisters Ila, Francis and Violet. He is survived by his sisters Margaret Leitel of Dubois, Pa., and Mary Ann Bava of Beckley. He is also survived by his wife of 52 years Delores Jean (Griffith) Davis; son Randall Davis and wife, Becky Davis, of Huntington; daughter Lana Davis of North Carolina, daughter Deanna (Davis) Hall and husband, David Hall, of Columbus, Ohio, and four grandchildren Kelly (Davis) Rutherford and her husband, Billy Rutherford, Charlie Davis (both of Huntington), Kai Hall and Gyasi Hall (both of Columbus).Jack moved to Huntington with his new bride in 1953, where they built their new life together. They raised their children, were involved in their local community and attended church regularly. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, a member of the Masons # 52 AM FM, and was a member of the Kenova United Methodist Church. During his life, he served as a Sunday School teacher and deacon, was a midget league football coach and lobbied for the creation of Westmoreland Park. Jack always had a passion for gospel music, telling a joke and, in later years, golfing. Jack was a retired project manager of 30 years in the federal government.Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm at Kenova United Methodist Church, located at 503 15th Street in Kenova. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Kenova United Methodist Church.In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Jack’s commitment and service to God can be made to the Kenova United Methodist Church’s Music Program. He will be buried at the Tom Lilly Cemetery in Ghent, W.Va.Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is in charge of the arrangements.

Notes for Mary Ann Davis Bava:

On Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, Mary Ann Bava of Gunter Road, Beckley, passed away at the Doug and Lucy Bowers Hospice House following a long illness. She was 77 years of age. Born Mary Ann Davis on May 24, 1930, at Mt. Tabor, she was one of seven children born to the late Will-iam Issac and Elivra Gunter Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Calvin and Jack Davis and sisters, Ila Harrelson and Frances Loveday. Mary Ann spent her childhood at Mt. Tabor. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1948, she attended Concord College where she received a teaching degree. She also held a Master’s Degree in Education from the College of Graduate Studies. A dedicated teacher, Mary Ann taught many years at Mabscott Elementary School, retiring from Maxwell Hill Elementary. Mary Ann was a member of the National Education Association, and the Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church where she belonged to the Friendship Sunday School Class. In her leisure time she had enjoyed reading and traveling. Her last trip was to Rome and Naples. On April 30, 2006, Mary Ann lost her beloved husband of 50 years, Tony Bava. She was the loving mother of Karen Hudson and her husband Richard of Pounding Mill, Va.; and Joseph Bava and his wife Diane of Lady Lake, Fla.; the dear grandmother of Sara and Emily; Ashleigh and Jessica; the fond sister of Margaret Lytal of Dubois, Pa.; and her sister-in-law, Delores Davis of Huntington. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Phil Shields officiating. Mary Ann will then be laid to rest by her beloved Tony at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Friends may call one hour prior to the services today, Tuesday. Donations of sympathy can be made to: Mountain Kids Inc., PO Box 1298, North Tazewell, VA 24630.

Notes for Ralph W. Deatherage:

Ralph William Deatherage, 73, of Salem Highway, Stuart, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at R.J. Reynolds Patrick Memorial Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on Oct. 2, 1930, a son of Banner William Deatherage and Revia Gunter Deatherage, both deceased. He was the owner and operator of Ralph's Tractor Company. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Lee Watson Deatherage of the home; one sister, Lois Overby of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Gary Combs and Curtis Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Five Forks Wesleyan Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Moody Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to: Five Forks Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Rev. Gary Combs, 3800 Salem Hwy., Stuart, Va. 24171.

Notes for Ruhama Deweese Gunter:

Gunter Rites are set today. Mt Tabor woman dies at home of daughter after illness of one week. Burial at Mt Tabor. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruhama Gunter, 78 years old, widow of John W. Gunter, who dies at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. I. Davis, at Mt. Tabor, Tuesday night of pneumonia following an illness of one week, will be conducted by Rev. paul Smith at the Mt. Tabor Church this afternoon at two o’clock. Burial in charge of Calfee Undertakers will be made in Mt Tabor cemetery. Mrs. Gunter was born at Lester August 24, 1859. The daughter of Patterson and Sarah Gray Deweese, she had lived in the county during her entire life. For many years she had been a member of the Christian Church and was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. She was related to a number of prominent county families. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. L. Toney and Mrs. Davis of Mt Tabor; Mrs L S McGhee, of Lewisburg, one son, Oliver J. Gunter, of Mt Tabor, and three stepsons, Larkin Gunter of Mabscott, Hugh Gunter of Wickham, and W. M. Gunter of Beckley. Two half brothers, Pete Deweese and William Deweese and 19 grandchildren also survive. Pallbearers for the services and flower girls were announced as follows: Active - Albert Bryson, Oliver Bryson, Henry Brown, Porter Brown, Andrew Johnson, and Crockett Shumate. Honorary - Daniel Phipps, Chester Stanley, W. O. Cook, A.S. Evans, Harvery Cook, Addison Hutchinson, I.C. Prince, and Henry Christian. Flower girls- marie Christian, Evelyn Kidwell, Delmeda Phipps, Edith, Cleo and Rilla Stanley.

Notes for Ricky C. Dodson:

DODSON Mr. Ricky C. Dodson, 52, of Blowing Rock died Monday night, Oct. 23, 2000 as a result of an automobile accident in Blowing Rock. He was born Aug. 26, 1948, in Madison, Rockingham County, to Joel Webb Dodson and the late Sayre Price Dodson Lazar. He attended Lenoir Rhyne College and was vice president of Interstate Business Companies of America. He was a member of Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church in Sanford and attended First Baptist Church in Blowing Rock. Survivors include his former wife, Sarah Woods Dodson of Blowing Rock; a son, Ethan Dodson of Blowing Rock; three daughters, Meredith Dodson of Blowing Rock, Heather Dodson of Valdese and Cynthia Dodson of Granite Falls; his father of Fayetteville; three brothers, the Rev. Craig Dodson of Sanford, Ronald Dodson of Mocksville and Heath Dodson of Fayetteville; two sisters, Paige Davis of Sanford and Tammy Nichols of Cleveland, Tenn.; also a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sybil Dodson. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at First Baptist Church in Blowing Rock, officiated by Dr. Steven Carreker. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery in Blowing Rock. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 350 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.

Notes for Marie Garnett Edler Gunter:

Marie Garnett Gunter, 76, died Saturday, July 1, in a Virginia Hospital following a long illness. Born Aril 6, 1913, in Gallapolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mary Jane Tincher Edler. Mrs. Gunter was a member of the Thorney Point Tabernacle in Lockbridge. Survivors include her husband, Joel Gunter; three daughters, Geneva Ellen Simms of Rainelle; Delta Richmond of Youngstown, Ohio and Florence Forren of Marcy, New York; two sons, George Gunter of Lockbridge and Homer Gunter of Low Moore, Virginia; 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, July 4 at 11 a.m. at the Wallace and Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with the Revs. Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Homer Elkins officiating. Entombment was at the Wallace Memorial mausoleum in Clintonsville.

Notes for David W. East:

Roanoke Times 23 Sept 2002 David W. East, of Copper Hill, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife, Sonia; parents, William and Lelia East, of Patrick Springs; daughters and sons-in-law, Allison and Geoff Simpson, Christy and Paul Macauley, of Palmyra; son and daughter-in-law, Dave and May East, of Stephen City; 6 grandchildren; and 1 stepgrandchild. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David's memory to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsey, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, Md. 21208. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 27 at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, Willis, with the Rev. Roy U. Turpin officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of Brandon Oaks Health Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care. Arrangements by Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center

Notes for Margaret Edwards Barker Gunter:

MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Margaret Edwards Barker Gunter, 96, formerly of Westfield Road, Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Gunter was born Sept. 9, 1912, in Surry County to the late Benton and Lucy Handy Edwards. She did alterations for various clothing stores in Mount Airy most recently at Farees and was a lifetime member of Bannertown Baptist Church. She is survived by two stepdaughters and a spouse, Frances Bowling and Nancy G. and Clint Hopkins, all of Stuart, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Marie Elaine Barker of Mount Airy; three grandchildren and their spouses, Janet Marie Branch of Winston-Salem, Bruce James and Libby Barker of Wallburg and Leigh Ann and Ken Tuttle of Midway; five great-grandchildren, Nathan Barker, Caleb Barker, Alyssa Barker, Nicole Tuttle and Kristina Thomas; a great-great-grandson, Joshua Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Swanson Barker; her second husband, Glenn W. Gunter; a son, James S. Barker; a stepson, Steve Gunter; two sisters, Lucille Sadlick and Myrtle Little; and four brothers, Howard H. Edwards, Charles B. Edwards, James S. Edwards and Claude R. Edwards. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy by the Rev. Rusty Reed. Burial will follow in Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 1 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Notes for William Gunther "Bill" Epperson:

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/10/2006. ARARAT, Va. - Mr. William Gunther "Bill" Epperson, 80, died Thursday, March 9, 2006. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Unity Presbyterian Church. Moody Funeral Home of Mount Airy, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements.

Notes for Anson Joseph Fanary :

Anson Joseph Fanary, age 82, of Sophia, W.Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Saint Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va.Born on May 19, 1928 at Gary, W.Va., he was the son of the late Rosa Trapasso and Joe S. Fanary. Mr. Fanary was a Marine Corp. Veteran during the Korean Conflict, where he served as a corporal. During the war, he was a sharp-shooter and a tank operator. Mr. Fanary retired from the Old Virginian Norfolk and Western Railway. He had been recently attending the Sophia United Methodist Church. Mr. Fanary’s true joy was his family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years, Martha Smith Fanary, formerly of Meadow Creek, W.Va. His sons, Joe Anson Fanary and his wife Becky and daughters Marissa and Miranda of Crab Orchard; John Wesley Fanary of Sophia; Michael Arness Fanary and his wife Debbie and their children Matthew, Madison, and Kailee, of Thomasville, N.C.; Andrew Jason Fanary of Sophia.He is also survived by grandson, Brian Joseph Marshall Fanary; a sister, Lois Josephs of Baltimore, Md.; a half brother, John Luckton of Beckley, and special friend, Chip Faulk of Sophia.A visitation where family and friends may gather will be held at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley today from 6 to 9 p.m. A celebration of life with graveside services will be held at the Smith Family Cemetery at Meadow Creek, on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Smith officiating.Family members will serve as pallbearers. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley by 10:15 a.m. Friday to travel in procession to the cemetery.Online condolences may be sent to our guestbook at www.roseandquesenberry. net Arrangements are by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha Street, Beckley.

Notes for Lodie Ferguson Gunter:

The Beckley Post Herald, July 4, 1968. Mrs Larkin (Lodie) Gunter, 88 of Mabscott, died in a local nursing home at 11:10 am Wednesday (July 3, 1968)after a long illness. Born in Peterstown on November 15, 1879, a daughter John O. and Mary Robertson Ferguson, she was a resident of Mabscott for the past 48 years. Her husband Larkin preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1946. She was a member of he Calvary Baptist Church at Mabscott. Survivors include: One daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Willa) Godbey of Mabscott,; and one son, Paul Gunter, mayor of Mabscott. Six granddaughters and nine greatgrandchildren. The body will remain at Melton Mortuary Chapel where friends may call after 5 pm today. Funeral services will be held in the Melton Mortuary Chapel at 3 pm Friday, with Rev. Kenneth Overdorf and Dr. W. H. Griswold in charge. Burial will follow in Mt Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Elgin Hall, Basil Anderson, Hume Vogt, Everette Fleshman, Fred Hurt, Willie Ferguson, Glendon Gadd and Dallas Radford.

Notes for Hazel M. Fink Manning :

On Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at 8:30 a.m., Hazel Marie Fink Manning went home to be with our Lord and to sing in the Heavenly Choir. Born Oct. 25, 1926, at Glen White, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie L. and Lakie Ethel Riffe Fink. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Gunther McVey; and two brothers, Garner W. and Glenn Fink. Survivors include: husband, Howard K. "Sarge" Manning of Crab Orchard; three sons, Kenneth Lee Manning and his wife, Carolyn, of Sophia, Billy Joe Manning and his wife, Debby, of Crab Orchard, and Dan Manning and his wife, Jan, of Ellicott City, Md.; two daughters, Sherry Smith and her husband, Bruce, of Jackson-ville, N.C., and Susie Fritz and her husband, Bill, of Beckley; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several beloved brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be at her church, Crab Orchard Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001, with the Rev. Phillip Shields, the Rev. David Trump ll and the Rev. Bill Withers officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church, and at the church one hour before the service Saturday. Pallbearers will be Berman Cornett, Ray Looney, Joe Roebuck, Calvin Fitzpatrick, Mark Riffe and Tim Rector. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Yates and Don Farley. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.

Notes for James Reid Flippin:

FLIPPIN MOUNT AIRY -- Mr. James Reid Flippin, age 93, of 1588 McBride Rd., Mt. Airy, N.C., husband of the late Mary Ellen Young Flippin, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Springwood Care in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Flippin was born in Stokes County, March 21, 1906 the son of the late Charlie R. and Minnie Dearmin Flippin, was of the Baptist faith, and was a retired farmer. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Louis and Mattie Shelton Flippin of Graham, N.C.; two grandchildren and spouses, Charles and Karen Flippin of Greensboro, N.C. and Janet and Jack Heard of Houston, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Rachel Heard and Allison Heard both of Houston, Texas and Reid Flippin and Troy Flippin both of Greensboro, N.C. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Flippin was preceded in death by two sisters, Lelia Flippin Belton and Geneva Flippin Belton Stevens and one brother, Harry Lee Flippin. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 31, 1999, 11:00 a.m. at Oakdale Cemetery, with services conducted by Rev. R.J. Hartman. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the donor's choice. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy on Thursday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Notes for Mary Ruth Foley Morrison:

Mary Ruth Foley Morrison, 83, of 4420 The Great Road, Fieldale, died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at R.J. Reynolds Hospital in Stuart. She was born on March 23, 1923, to James Edgar Foley and Lucy Bowlin Foley in Stuart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clay Morrison; a sister, Helen Cooper; and two brothers, Clyde Foley and Glen Foley. She was a dental assistant, worked at DuPont and was a certified nursing assistant. She was a member of Fieldale United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, W. Stuart Morrison of Gallipolis Ferry, W. Va; two sisters, Betty Wood and Thelma Conner, both of Stuart; four brothers, the Rev. Jack Foley of Patrick Springs, Buck Foley, Sammy Foley and Marvin Foley, all of Stuart; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Donnie Conner officiating. The family will receive friends at Norris Funeral Service chapel from noon to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday and at other times at her home in Fieldale. Memorials may be made to the Fieldale United Methodist Church, 218 Field Ave., Fieldale, Va. 24089 Martinsville Bulletin 7 Aug 2006

Notes for Delta Fox Gunter:

Funeral rites will be held at the Fox homeplace in Lick Creek Thursday afternoon at two o’clock for Mrs. Delta Frances Gunter, 69, who died at her home near Sandstone this morning at 12:45 a.m. Elder Lowell Lilly will conduct the service and burial will be made in the home cemetery. The body will remain at the E.M. Meadows Funeral home on park Avenue until the funeral hour. Born and raised near Sandstone, she was the wife of J.C. Gunter and is survived by a son, Hobart Gunter of Sandstone; a daughter Daisy Cozart of Lockbridge, a step son Homer C. Gunter of Beckley; two sisters, Mrs. Esta Welch of Green Sulphur and Mrs. Ida Bragg of Sandstone and one brother, E.B. Fox of Hinton. Twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers for the funeral of Mrs. Delta Frances Gunter to be held Thursday at 2 o'clock at the Fox homeplace on Lick Creek. Elder Lowell Lilly will officiate and burial will follow in the home cemetery. The body will remain at the E. M. Meadows Funeral Home in Park Avenue until the funeral.

Notes for Edith Elizabeth Fulk Darnell:

DARNELL HIGH POINT -- Mrs. Edith Fulk Darnell, 86, of High Point Manor, Skeet Club Road, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000. She was born in Stokes County on Oct. 25, 1913, to Wiley and Floyd Fulk and lived most of her life in King and Greensboro. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in King. Mrs. Darnell is survived by four children, Elaine Darnell Griffin of Greensboro, Ann Darnell Patterson of High Point, Deane Darnell Mendon and husband Gary of Rocky Mount, and Charles Darnell and wife Sallie of Charlottesville, Va.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Southern of King. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, N.C. with the Rev. Mark Marshburn, OSL, officiating. The family will receive friends at Cox-Needham Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, General Fund, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, NC 27021. The Darnell family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain.

Notes for Marie Garnett Eddler Gunter:

Marie Garnett Gunter, 76, died Saturday, July 1, in a Virginia hospital following a long illness. Born April 6, 1913, in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Mary Jane Thacker Eddler. Mrs. Gunter was a member of Thorney Point Tabernacle at Lockbridge. Survivors include her husband, Joel Gunter; three daughters, Geneva Ellen Simms of Rainelle; Della Richmond of Youngstown, Ohio and Florence Forren of Marcy N.Y; two sons, George Gunter of Lockbridge and Homer Gunter of Low Moore, Virginia; 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, July 4 at 11 am at the Wallace and Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with the Revs. Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Homer Elkins officiating. Entombment was at the Wallace Memorial Mausoleum in Clintonville.

Notes for Virginia Ann Harris Gunter:

The Enterprise, Stuart, Va. Sept. 15, 1949

Mrs Virginia Ann Harris Gunter, 71, widow of the late John William Gunter, died at Martin Memorial Hospital, Mount Airy, N.C. Sept 11, 1949. Funeral services were held at Dan River Church, Meadows of Dan at 2 p.m. Elder Joel E. Marshall officiating. Internment was made at the Gunter cemetery. Surviving are sic daughters, Mrs. George Barnes, Martinsville; Mrs. Hattie Epperson, Ararat; Mrs. Bertha Reece, Parisburg; Mrs. Joe Edwards, Vesta; Mrs. Earlie Craise, N. Tazewell; Mrs. J.C. Handy, Floyd; five sons, N.H. Gunter, Danville; W.V. Gunter, Crab Orchard; J. T. Gunter, Statesberry, W Va.; G.W. Gunter, Bolt, W. Va.; D.W. Gunter, Moneta; three sisters and two brothers.

Notes for James Lloyd George:

GEORGE WESTFIELD -- Mr. James Lloyd George, 81, of Westfield, N.C., died early Thursday morning, October 28, 1999 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy George and Lynn Templeton, after an extended illness. Mr. George was born in Stokes County, August 29, 1918 to William Sanders and Mary Elizabeth Flippin George. He was a retired employee of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, he enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables with family and friends. He loved square Dancing, old timey music, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Thelma Beasley George of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kaylene George Hatcher of Rural Hall and Kathy George and Lynn Templeton of Pilot Mountain; one granddaughter, Sonya Hatcher Aldrige and husband Steven of Lexington; three sisters, Clara Rogers and Rachel Martin of both of Westfield, and Ruth Boles of King; one brother, Julius George of Danbury; one step-son and wife, Jimmy and Judy Kallam of Lawsonville; and one step-grandson, Corey Kallam of Lawsonville. Mr. George was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Cooke George. Funeral services will be conducted Friday evening October 29, 199 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cox-Needham Funeral Home Chapel in Pilot Mountain, N.C. by Rev. Rickey Rogers and Rev. Jesse Bledsoe. Burial will be on Saturday morning, October 30, 1999 at 10:00 at the Woodville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral services on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at other times at the home of Mr. George's daughter and son-in-law, Kathy George and Lynn Templeton, Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt. Airy, N.C. Memorials may be made to the Woodville Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Sandra Martin, 924 Norman Road, Mt. Airy, N.C. 27030, to Hospice of Stokes County, P.O. Box 10, Danbury, N.C. 27016, or to the Francisco Fire and Rescue Squad, Route 2, Westfield, N.C. 27053.

Notes for Lillian Gilbert Handy:

The Enterprise, July 26, 2000

Lillian Gilbert Handy, 83, of Collinsville, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. A native of Patrick County, she was born September 19, 1916, daughter of the late John William and Susie Emma Rorrer Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Handy. She was retired from Bassett Chair Company. Surviving are two daughters, Camilla Greer of Collinsville and Donice Howard of Danville; a sister-in-law; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Fieldale Church of God of prophecy by the Rev. Bud Sedwick. Burial will follow in the Wayside Community Church cemetery in Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fieldale Church of God of Prophecy, P.O. Box 242, Fieldale, Va. 24089. Arrangements are by Howell Funeral Home in Stuart.

Notes for Millie Gilbert Choate Burris:

Notes for Ivan Wayne Gill, Jr:

Ivan Wayne Gill Jr., 18, of Hix, died Saturday, May 15, 1999 at his home. Born Sept. 26, 1980, in Summers County, he was the son of Sherry A. Wright Ward of Hix and Ivan Wayne Gill Sr. and stepmother Ruby Gill of Hinton. Mr Gill was a lifelong resident of Summers County and employee of Hix Mountain Construction at Hix. Other survivors include one son, Dakota Wayne of Hinton; one sister, Jennifer Dawn Ward of Hix; one half brother, Noah Gill of Hinton; two half sisters, Nena Gill of Hinton and Susie Gill Reynolds of Princeton; maternal grandparents, Billy Keith and Violet Wright of Stateroad, N.C.; paternal grandparents, Jesse and Robert Holland of Sandstone and paternal stepgrandmother Frances Ward of Hix. Services will be 2 pm Tuesday at the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at Hix with pastors Eddie Johnson and Benny Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Cecil Ward Cemetery at Hix. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm today at the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors in Hinton and one hour before the service Tuesday at the church. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements by Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.

Notes for Andy T. Goad:

Andy Thomas Goad, 90, of Stuart, died Friday, July 2, 2004, at Stokes-Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Danbury, N.C. Goad was a barber in Stuart for more than 50 years before retiring. He was born in Patrick County on March 6, 1914, a son of John Thomas and Susella Collins Goad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Gunter Goad; five sisters, Christina G. Hundley, Elsie G. Plaster, Mary G. Gunter, Rachel G. Wade and Bessie G. Tucker; and two brothers, Eligah and Joe Goad. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 105 and the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. He attended Primitive Baptist churches. Surviving are one daughter, Andrea "Ann" Gunter Goad of Stuart; and two brothers, Levi D. Goard of Chesapeake and Sandy R. Goard of Stuart. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Milton Gunter officiating. Burial will be in the Gunter family cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. today at Moody Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to: Activity Department of Stokes-Reynolds Memorial Hospital Inc., c/o Carol Tilley, P.O. Box 38, Danbury, N.C. 27016. Obituary; The Martinsville Bulletin July 04, 2004

Notes for Virginia Godby Prince Thompson:

Virginia Prince Thompson, 86, of Shady Spring, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in a local hospital. She was born June 28, 1922, in Eccles, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Willa Gunter Godby. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Thomas Andrew Prince and her husbands James A. Prince and Racine O. Thompson. She was a retired secretary with the United Mine Workers. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of the Oak Grove Christian Church and attended the Open Door Church of Shady Spring. She is survived by two sons: James Raymond Prince of Shady Spring and Paul Randolph Prince of Waynesboro, Va.; four grandchildren: Jimmy Prince of Fairdale, Susan Boggs of Daniels, Danny Prince of Blacksburg, Va. and Ryan Prince of Waynesboro; she also had seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, Beckley. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Beckley. Friends may call 2 p.m. until time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family request that donations of sympathy be made to Gideons International, c/o Mr. A.K. Walker, 517 Orchard Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801. Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Beckley.

Notes for Erika Leigh Goad :

OAKVALE — Erika Leigh Goff Goad, 21, of Oakvale, died Sunday, April 24, 2011.Born July 12, 1989 at Fairlea, she was the daughter of Robert Lee Goff and the late Donna Kay Ward Goff, and step-daughter to Peggy Goff. Erika was a 2008 graduate of Pikeview High School.She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Kay Ward Goff and also her paternal grandparents, Sidney Dean Goff and Florence Rebecca Goff. She is survived by her husband, David Ray Goad and his parents, maternal grandparents, Mary Magdalene Vandall and Elva “Pootsie” Ayers, her biological maternal grandfather, Ronald Ward, maternal uncle, Larry Ayers, maternal aunts, Shelia Ayers, Lisa Ayers and Sandra Ayers Newton and husband Justin, paternal uncles and aunts, one half-sister, two nieces and one nephew, two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and special cousins.Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday May 7, 2011 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Mike Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in the Fink Cemetery at Sandstone. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.Because of Erika’s love for animals, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Animal Control & Welfare Project, PO Box 236, Hinton, WV 25951.Online condolences & guest register at www.pivontfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Pivont Funeral Home, Hinton

Notes for George Carl Goode:

PINEVILLE - George Carl Goode, 78, of Pineville, died Sunday, August 18, 2002, in a Beckley hospital following a long illness. Born October 24, 1923, at Itmann, he was the son of the late Walter and Lilly Meadows Goode. Mr. Goode was of the Nazarene faith and had been a Wyoming County resident for 27 years. He was a former resident of Speedway and Alderson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and German POW during World War II. He worked as an Electronics Technician for Concord College. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Brack Goode; and one sister, Sena Mullens. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Nellie Flesher Goode of the home; three sons, David Goode of the home, Randy Goode and wife, Wanda, of Lerona, and Earl "Scott" Goode of Pineville; three daughters, Joyce Archer and husband, Elmer, of Icard, N.C., Nina Robbins and husband, James, of Bluewell, and Maggie Blevins and husband, Eugene, of Speedway; three brothers, Herbert Goode and wife, Mildred, of Ocala, Fla., Lloyd Goode of Longmont, Colo., and Ray Goode and wife, Sandra, of Miami, Fla.; five sisters, Mary Gunter of Pineville, Dora Johnson and husband, Ralph, of Pineville, Watsie Hill of Pineville, and Faye Browning and husband, Benny, of Wytheville, Va.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Shope officiating. Burial will follow in the Goode-Jackson Cemetery at Jackson Curve, near New Richmond. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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Notes for Gary W. Gwinn:

Gary Wayne (Rob) Gwinn, 38, died Thursday, june 7, at his home. Born April 18, 1952, at Lockbridge, he was the son of Jesse Lewis Gwinn of Lockbridge and the late Kirby Gwinn. Mr Gwinn was employed as a bus driver for the Summers County Board of Education. Other survivors include his wife, Gayla Ann Bowles Gwinn; a son, Eric Stephen Gwinn at home; two daughters, Michelle Yvonne and Melinda Gay Gwinn, both at home; four brothers, Gregory (Tack) Lewis, and Donlee (Skinny), Dwight (Spank) and Ronnie (Pluto) Gwinn, all of Lockbridge; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Shelma?) Welch of Green Sulphur Springs and Mrs. Terry (Connie) Meadows of Lockbridge. Services were held Sun. June 10 at 2 p.m. at the E.M. Meadows Funeral Home in Hinton with the Rev. Jimmy Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial followed in the De? Cemetery at Lockbridge. Pallbearers were Roger Mann, Don Kessler, Melvin Richmond, Buddy Plumley, Sonny Pate and Tim Lilly.

Notes for Noka E. Gwinn Meadows :

LOCKBRIDGE - Noka E. Meadows, 89, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a short illness. Born March 8, 1912, in Red Sulphur Springs, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Caroline Lewis Gwinn. Mrs. Meadows was a homemaker and a member of Thorny Point Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonnie Meadows; seven brothers, Cecil, Lemual, Russell, Kirby, Dowie, Elmore and Henry Gwinn; and a sister, Beulah Gardner. Survivors include a son, Ralph Meadows and his wife, Cindy, of Covington, Va.; two daughters, Carleta St. Clair and her husband, Clifford, of Dawson and Dreama Gunter and her husband, Garth, of Rainelle; two sisters, Alafair Goins of Oak Hill and Carolyn Meadows of Lockbridge; five grandchildren, April Hill and her husband, Mike, of Dawson, Kenny Gunter and his wife, Karen, of Bluefield, Cary St. Clair and his wife, Windy, of Dawson, Sonnie Meadows of Walton and Anthony Meadows of Covington; and four great-grandchildren, Aaron and Autumn Hill, Shelley and Jordan St. Clair. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle, with Pastor Jimmy Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in Claypool Cemetery. Service will conclude with White Flights. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.