8 4 5 Page 10-A-Martinsville Bulletin, Sunday, October 26, 2003 OBITUARIES George D. Bullock George Davis Bullock, 54, of Bassett, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003. Born June 5, 1949 in Henry County, he was Frank Noland Margaret Craig of Bassett. He had worked in New York at Chase Manhattan Bank, in private banking, and the Simons Co.
as a marketing and sales rep- the son of Bullock and Bullock, both Bullock Bullock resentative. A graduate of of National Business College in 1972, he also graduated from the University of Virginia Patrick Henry College in 1969 and Staunton Military Academy in 1967. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a golf professional, having worked at Century Country Club in Purchase, N.Y. as a teaching professional as well as at Chatmoss Country Club as assistant pro.
He was the 1964 Dwight Dillon Most Valuable Player at Bassett High School; 1966-67 Virginia State Military School champion; 1970-71 qualified U.S. amateur; 1976. Metropolitan PGA Assistants champion; and 1980 Met Open champion. He also played the Zealand PGA Circuit 1975-1979, and the Asian Golf Circuit 1976-1985. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 10 years, Ellen Jenkins Bullock; a daughter, Florence Bess Bullock of Purchase; and a brother, Frank Noland Bullock Jr.
of Martinsville. A memorial service will be held Monday at 8 p.m. at Collins Funeral Chapel with Pastor Keith Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. at Collins Funeral Chapel and at other times at the home of his parents, in Bassett.
Memorials may 'be made to the charity of the donor's Oliver W. Crook Oliver W. "Tom" Crook, 66, of Rocky Mount, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, in a Roanoke hospital. He was born Feb.
27, 1937, the son of the late Claude and Nannie Shaon Crook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by. Crook his brothers Claude R. Crook Richard Lee Crook, and William Avon Crook. He graduated from Franklin County High School and American University in Washington, D.C.
He was in law enforcement in 'Alexandria and later returned to Franklin County, where he owned and operated Special Equipment Co. Most recently he was employed by MW Windows in Rocky Mount. He was time member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Jason Crook of New York; four sisters, Virginia C. Wade of Pearisburg, Alma C.
Hale and Martha C. Lovell, both of Collinsville, and Mary C. Saul of Manassas; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday at Flora Funeral Thank You! The Family of MARK I L. 1OHNSON wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all who helped us and stood by us during the 'death of our loved one.
If you sent a card, we read it, If you sent flowers, we saw them; if you brought food or gave money, we used it and if you prayed for us we felt It. May God Bless each one of you. A very special thanks goes to Rev. Bassett Tracy Funeral Freeman and 10-829 The Johnson Eanes Families Chapel with the Rev. J.
Larry Holland officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association or the American Red Cross. David G. Dameron David George Dameron, 52, of 135 Ashby Court, Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville of complications from polycystic kidney and liver disease.
Born Oct. 7, 1951, in Danville, he was the son of the late Russell 0. Dameron and Eva Searcy Dameron of Danville. Most recently he practiced as a physician's assistant with Commonwealth Family Physicians in Martinsville. He also taught at Danville Community College and the National College of Business and' Technology in Martinsville and Danville.
He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, where he received training to become a physician's assistant. He attended the University of Virginia, received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and a masters in sports medicine from Central Missouri State University. He was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Danville, where he was a choir member, in the chancellor praise band and wind ensemble.
He performed with several groups, including the Danville Symphony and "Overtime," a classical rock band. In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Nancy Jackson Dameron of the home; a daughter, Marcia Leigh Dameron, also of the home; a twin brother, Dale W. Dameron of Martinsville, and two additional brothers, John P. Dameron of Danville and Charles R. Dameron of Martinsville; and a sister, Sylvia D.
Vaden of Nashville, Tenn. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, North Main St. in Danville.
Burial will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from p.m. today at the church, and other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to the AGAPE fund or the music fund at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3090 N.
Main Danville. Wrenn-Yeatts3 Funeral Home Westover is in charge of the arrangements. Nancy C. Fulcher Nancy Carolyn Fulcher, 57, of 20 High Ridge Fieldale, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003 at Memorial.
Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. She was the wife of S. Wayne Fulcher. In loving memory of Twink" Happy 43r Birthday If heaven is as happy as you look in this picture, everyone should want to go. Your family loves and misses you very much.
18-890; Co Gary Hairston Who Bussed Away Bout Hears Ago, (ct. 21st The brightness of the past is never lost. Memory brings it back, and contemplation brings it near again. Some may deny the virtues of sentiment; you will not find me among There is too much of the past that do not wish to forget- This much I'll remember when the rest of life is through: The finest thing I've ever done IS simply loving you. Love, Arlindu Your Son, Rashaun 10-847 Norris Funeral Service and Crematory will announce arrangements.
Mary E. Gravely Mary Elizabeth "Sis" Gravely of 303 East Church St. in Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Born in Henry County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Hairston and the late Nora Fowlkes Hairston.
She the wife the Rufus Gravely. resided as a domestic worker. She was a member of Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, Group No. 2. a tinsville all of her Gravely life.
She was 3 employed for 10 years by M. H. Riggan and J. D. Farley, In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Walter N.
Hairston; two sisters, Ella Bea Staples and Harriet Flood; and a brother, Jacob Hairston Jr. Survivors include three sisters, Virginia Roberts, Barbara Carter and Juanita Mahan, all of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, Bethel Lane in Martinsville with Pastor Mark E. Price officiating.
Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. The body will be at Hairston Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one-half hour prior to the funeral, and other times at the residence. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary R.
Hankins Mary Emma Robertson Hankins, 85, of 1500 Mountain Valley Road in Axton, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at her home. McKee-Stone Funeral Services will announce arrangements. Robin R. Horton The funeral for Robin Denise Rorrer Horton, 37, of 318 Wall Bassett, who died Oct.
21, 2003, was held Friday at Collins Funeral Chapel in Bassett, with Pastors David Bishop and Kirby Phillips officiating. Burial will be in. Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Wayne Adkins, Billy Young, Frank Leon Osborne, Ken Mize and Bobby Arden. Collins Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.
William L. Hylton Sr. The funeral for William Larry Hylton 54, of 1611 Preston Road, Martinsville, who died Oct. 21, 2003, was held Friday at Norris Funeral Services chapel. The Rev.
Ricardo Rodriquez officiated. Elner S. Joyce Elner Koger Stone Joyce, 77, of Stuart, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003 at Skill Care Unit of R. J.
Reynolds-Patrick County Memorial Hospital. She was born March 31, 1926, to the late Eulas Koger and the late Annie Mae Via Koger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, E. Crockett Joyce. She was retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting and of the Primitive CARD OF THANKS The family of Harry Lee Hairston would like to thank everyone for the visits, calls, flowers, food and prayers during the sickness and death of our loved one.
Special thanks to Kenneth Davis and Mount Olive East Christian Church family, Hester Hairston, nurses at CCU and Hines Funeral Services. May God Bless all of you. 10-888 CARD OF THANKS From the family of Bessie Tatum Millner Spencer We would like to express our appreciation for all gestures of kindness during the sickness and "loss of our loved one. A special thanks to Hines Funeral Home, Mc: Olive No. 1 Christian Church and Antioch Christian Church.
May God Bless all of you. The Millner-Spencer families CARD OF THANKS The Family of MELVIN G. HALL Wishes to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one. Thank you for all the cards, food, donations, phone calls, visits and prayers. Special thanks to Ministers Lawrence Harris A and Tim Wood and to all the members at Stone Memorial Christian Church.
God bless you all. Leva, Mike, Glenda Shelly 10-484 A Message of Love and Gratitude Perhaps you paid a visit, or silently said a prayer, Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw them there. Perhaps you brought a donation of food, or sent a card, Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever the part.
The Willie Lawson family 10-478 Special Thanks We, the family of Louella J. Walker wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to all neighbors, friends and relatives for prayers, food, visits, phone calls, cards, monetary gifts and the many acts of kindness expressed during the loss of our mother, grandmother and aunt. Thanks to Pastor Thurman O. Echols, for his love and support; and, the Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church family, the Kitchen Committee, Missionary Circle and Mass Choir. We thank the 'staff of Hines Funeral Services for the concern and love shown our family.
Special thanks to the caregivers, Dr. Paul R. Eason, Dr. Nayan Bhatt, Dr. Dinesh Bhatt and Dr.
Stuart Bergman 10-485 May God Bless You! Baptist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Lona M. Graham of Stuart; a son, C. Randolph Stone of Bassett; two sisters, Elaine Goard of Patrick Springs and Madeline Shivley of Bassett, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
today at Howell Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Jim Churchwell, J. R. Shelton, and Calvin Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens.
Donna M. Martin The funeral for Donna Maria Martin, 30, of Central Virginia Training Center of Lynchburg, who died Oct. 21, 2003, was held Friday, Oct. 24 at Hines Funeral Services Chapel. The Rev.
Thurman O. KEN VAUGHAN Ken Vaughan, age 68, of Martinsville, died October 25, 2003 at his home. Mr. Vaughan was a Boy Scout Leader, he was High Priest Group Leader Secretary. He was also First Quorum Presidency.
He is survived by his wife; Lynda Vaughan of the home; a son, Mark Wayne Vaughan of Martinsville; three step-daughters, Cathy L. Mitchell of Yakenville, NC; Kymberly L. Welhelm of Hickory, NC; Lisa L. Gans of Wilmington, NC; two sisters: Inez Vaughan of Charlotte, NC; Linda Isenhour of Hickory, NC; two brothers: Warren Vaughan of Fries, VA; Michael Vaughan of Stuarts Draft, VA; three grandchildren; sixteen step-grandchildren; two step great He was preceded in death by his first wife: Oleta Irene Anders Vaughan and a brother, Jim Vaughan. Graveside Services and Burial will be held Sunday, October 26, 2003 at at the Crab Creek Cemetery in Ennice, NC.
No visitation at Funeral Home. Vaughan- Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. is in charge of arrangements. Paid Obituary 10-914 Echols Jr. officiated, with bur- was of late H.
in CARD OF THANKS The family of Bertie King Coussin would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to all neighbors, friends, relatives, churches and o- workers for food, flowers, cards, prayers and all acts of kindness shown during our recent loss. Special thanks to Mt. Sinai Church family, Galilee Baptist Church family, Divine Faith Church family and Hairston Funeral Home Staff. May God Bless all of you. 10-849 The Coussin Family 0000000000 See OBITUARIES, Page 11-A SANDRA "SAM" WALKER VERNON MCKINNEY.
Sandra "Sam" Walker Vernon McKinney, born March 6, 1950 passed away. Friday, October 24, 2003. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson Sallie C. Walker Thompson a son, Jeffery Wayne. Sandra attended Fieldale High, Fieldale Collinsville Rockingham Community College.
She served in various management positions in Martinsville Henry County Greensboro, NC before retiring due to health. Sandra is survived by her son, James Thomas Vernon, Jr. his wife Renee, granddaughter Katelyn Naomi Vernon from Myrtle Beach, SC, a brother, Charles Walker of Roanoke, sisters Naomi DeWeese Gresham of Durham, NC, Loretta Simmons Redd Ruth Holley Hughes of Martinsville. Ten nieces nephews eight great nieces nephews. The family will have visitation: Sunday, October, 26, 2003 at.
12:30 to 2:00 at Norris Funeral Servicas, followed by funeral ser-3 vices at with the Rev. Danny Toler officiating. Burial will follow in North Fork PrimitiveBaptist Church Cemetery Special thanks to Dr. Hassan, Dr. William Zimmer, Memorial Hospital of Martinsville Henry.
County, Duke University and spe-3 cial thanks to my friends of N. Myrtle Beach Holiness Church, and Ebenezer Baptist Church of Durham, NC. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Paid Obituary 10-913 a CARD OF THANKS from the family of Frank A.
Holland "Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece; if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend would say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much 10-889 whatever the part." A The family of S87-01 "Tadpole" Dillard Martin would like to express special thanks to all who supported us, during the recent death of our loved one.
To those who came to visit, sent cards, flowers, food or spoke words of kindness we are so grateful. Also, special thanks to Doctors Isernia, McKay, Berry and the other doctors who worked so hard to help. Thanks to Gambro Dialysis and to the nurses who were so kind and patient. A special thank you also to those who remembered us in their prayers, to Pastor John Snyder, to Patty Wall, and to Norris Funeral Services and to those who served as pallbearers. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you, Sons: Nelson and Mickey; Sisters: Hazel, Euna and Cleo; Brother, Tom and Grandchild, Savannah Funeral ServicE Community Gospel Singing featuring The Shelton Brothers "GOSPEL BLUEGRASS" Horsepasture, VA Gospel Land Quartet Martinsville, VA, Kelly Ratcliff "The Singing Director" Stuart, VA Saturday, November 1" 2003 2:00 Until 4:00 p.m.
Collins Funeral Service Chapel Bassett, VA. Hot Dogs and Drinks will be provided, come for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Should the weather be permitting, singing may be moved to our parking lot. -T 3.
