Womack  Obituaries Virginia 

ULYSSES L. WOMAC

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, February 09, 2000, Page: B9
Region: Virginia
Ulysses Levi "Mac" Womac, 77, died Feb. 7, 2000. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ocracoke United Methodist Church. Munden Funeral Home, Morehead City, N.C., is in charge.

AGNES C. WOMACK

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA., October 13, 1998.
Agnes Cole Womack, 96, of the 1300 block of Riverdale Drive and formerly of Richmond, died in her residence on Oct. 11, 1998.
Mrs. Womack was born in Halifax County, Va., and was the widow of Robert E. Womack. She was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.
She was the daughter of the late James O. Cole and Virginia T. Cole and was the last of eight children. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. (Copyright 1998)

ALICE WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN HALIFAX, VA 1/1999
Mrs. Alice Shine of Halifax passed away Wednesday, January 20 at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 85. She was born in Denton, Md. on October 30, 1913. Mrs. Shine is survived by her sister, and cousins Eddie and Bettie Womack of Halifax. Interment will take place in Shockoe Baptist Church cemetery in Chatham. Family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Womack, 2039 Leighwood Tr., Halifax.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

*  ALICE MAE WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX, VA 9/1999
Alice Mae Womack, 45, of 1215 Waltman's Trail, Vernon Hill, died Tuesday September 7, 1999, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Ms. Womack was born in Halifax County on May 11, 1954, the daughter of Onzie O. Womack and Mary Edmonds Womack. She was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Monica Womack of Vernon Hill; her parents of Vernon Hill; two sisters, Emma Sutphin of South Boston and Grindle T. Womack of Vernon Hill; five brothers, Glenn O. Womack, Robert L. Womack, James K. Womack and John Wayne Womack, all of Halifax, and Onzie Womack Jr. of Vernon Hill; and her grandmother, Jossie Womack of Vernon Hill. Funeral services for Ms. Womack will be held Friday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m., at New Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Roger Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

ALVIN 'LEROY' WOMACK

WOMACK, Alvin, (Leroy), 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Leroy was employed by the Town of Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Womack; two brothers, Ed and Clyde Womack; one sister, Gladys Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Inna Virginia Womack; sons and daughter-in-law, Carl Womack, Lloyd and Barbara Womack; seven grandchildren, Brandy, Randall, Jennifer, Ashley, Codie, Joshua, and Kassidy Womack; one great-grandchild, Jimmi Lee Rose, all of Shawsville. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Diane Womack of Blacksburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Leroy McDaniel of Shawsville, Shirley and Jerry Thompson of Riner; several nieces, nephews, and many special, special friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buck Yopp officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service.
Monday, April 09, 2001, Roanoke Times-Roanoke, Virginia

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ANITA WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN -- HALIFAX, VA --- 11.1997
Anita Womack Throckmorton of South Boston died Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 88 years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in Halifax County on November 28, 1908 the daughter of Robert Lemuel Womack and Pattie Roberts Womack and was married to William Buford Throckmorton. She was a member of Dan River Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Frances T. Hilliard of Warrenton, NC and Carolyn T. Blanks of Hampton; five sons, Leonard Throckmorton of Nathalie, Billy Throckmorton of Hampton, Davis Throckmorton of Windsor, Roger Throckmorton of Vernon Hill and Cecil Throckmorton of Halifax; one sister, Alice W. Blanks of South Boston; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Throckmorton will be held Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m. at Dan River Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Dennis Knight conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home tonight, November 7 from 7 until 8:30, and other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Throckmorton, 184 Craddock Street, Halifax.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

Smithfield, VA., June 15, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband, James Denton Womack, Jr. She was a long time employee of the Jack Brandon Insurance Agency. She is survived by sisters, Rachel B. Manning, Gallatin, Louise B. Jordan, Madison, Jean B. Anderson, Poulsbo, WA, and N. Blanche Meade, Smithfield, VA; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will 10 a.m., Monday June 25, 2001, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. MOUNT OLIVET FUNERAL HOME, 1101 Lebanon Rd., 255-4193.
Saturday, June 23, 2001
Tennessean
Nashville, Tennessee

AVA TUCK WOMACK

Source: Roanoke Times & World News, January 18, 2000, Page: B2
WOMACK, Ava Tuck, 87, of Roanoke, died Monday, January 17, 2000.
She was a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Guy G. Womack, Sr. Surviving are her sons, Guy G. Womack, Jr. and wife, Jane, James R. "Jim" Womack and wife, Linda, all of Roanoke; daughter, Ava Catherine "Kitty" Vollbrecht and husband, Bob, Norfolk; grandchildren, Sondra Barton and husband, Brian, Randy Womack and wife, Janet, Roanoke; great- grandchildren, Lindsey and Haley Barton; brother-in-law, Clarence Phlegar, Monroe, Va.; sister-in-law, Vina Strickler, Roanoke; a number of nieces and nephews including L. H. Tuck and wife, Mabel, Roanoke; two special care givers, Myrna Lumsden and Debbie Osborne.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Carilion Hospice, P.O. Box 13367, Roanoke, Virginia 24033. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. Kenneth K. Patrick. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home. (366-0707)

BENARD CLAYTON WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - - HALIFAX VA. 12/97
Bernard Clayton Womack ------------------------ Mr. Bernard Clayton Womack of 4195 Mountain Road, Halifax died December 7 at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 38. Mr. Womack was born in Halifax County on November 29, 1959, the son of Bernard Mack Womack and Mary Davis Womack. His survivors include his father; two sisters: Joan A. Womack and Linda W. Haskins of South Boston; one brother: Jimmie W. Womack of Roxboro, NC. Graveside services will be held today, December 8 at 3 p.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Richard Saunders conducting the service.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

BERNARD MACK WOMACK

HALIFAX, Va. - Bernard Mack Womack, 83, of 4195 Mountain Road, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Person County Memorial Hospital.
Born May 6, 1918, in Halifax County, he was a son of John Robert Womack and Gracie Moore Womack.
He was married to Mary Davis Womack. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, John A. Womack and Linda W. Haskins, both of South Boston; one son, Jimmy W. Womack of Roxboro, N.C.; one sister, Elizabeth Landrum of Vernon Hill; two brothers, Claude W. Womack and Kenneth Womack, both of Halifax; and one grandchild.
He was predeceased by one son, Bernard Clayton Womack.
The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Richard Saunders officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Powell Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Halifax Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, Va. 24592.
Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, December 14, 2001, Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia

CLIFTON SHERMAN WOMACK SR.

WOMACK, CLIFTON SHERMAN SR., 90, of Shawsville, went to be with his Savior Tuesday, February 5, 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Pauline Yates Womack; two sons, Wayne (Carmie) and David and Kay Womack; daughter-in-law, Hannolore Womack; grandson, Steven Womack; granddaughter, Iris (Mike) Brady Womack; four step-grandsons, Rainer, Mark, Scott, and Gary; nine great-grandchildren; and many other family loved ones and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 8, 2002, at 3 p.m. at the Seneca Baptist Church by Pastor Virgil McHome and Pastor Ron Buchanan.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the church.
Graveside services to follow at the family cemetery.
Horne Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, February 07, 2002, Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia

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DARREN CHRISTOPHER WOMACK

Headline: WYTHE AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE KILLING
Source: Roanoke Times & World News, Publication Date: May 26, 2000, Page: B5
Subjects: FATALITY
Region: North America; Midatlantic United States; Virginia
Darren Christopher Womack, 25, and his landlord, James Ivon Compton, were fighting, investigators said, and Womack was shot to death. Compton was hospitalized with injuries from the fight, but Capt. Keith Dunagan of the Wythe County Sheriff's Office said he is expected to be released soon and to be available to answer investigators' questions. Womack was shot twice with a semiautomatic pistol, once in the face and once in the chest. The chest wound was fatal, Dunagan said. The results of the investigation will be turned over to Commonwealth's Attorney Keith Blankenship, who will decide whether any charges should be filed.

Headline: POLICE NOTEBOOK
Publication Date: May 25, 2000
Source: Roanoke Times & World News
Page: B3
Subjects: FATALITY
Region: North America; Midatlantic United States; Virginia
Obituary: Darren Christopher Womack, 27, was found shot to death. His landlord, James Ivon Compton, had head and upper-body injuries and was airlifted to Bristol Regional Medical Center, according to a statement from the Wythe County Sheriff's office.
The circumstances of the incident were murky because Compton was injured too badly to tell investigators what happened, King said. No charges had been placed Wednesday. -STAFF REPORT

Headline: OBIT - WOMACK, CHRISTOPHER DARREN
Source: Roanoke Times & World News, Publication Date: May 26, 2000, Page: B2
Region: North America; Midatlantic United States; Virginia
Obituary: WOMACK, Christopher Darren, 27, of Draper, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 24, 2000. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy H. Womack; his cherished sons, Christopher D. Womack, Jr. and Clifton Sherman Mason Womack; his beloved parents, Wayne S., Sr. and Carmie C. Womack, Shawsville; his maternal grandmother, Mary Clark, Elliston; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Womack; a brother, Wayne S. Womack, Jr.; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000 at Seneca Baptist Church, Elliston, with Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in Womack Family Cemetery, Shawsville. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

FRANCES MAE FRANCISCO WOMACK
 
Source: Roanoke Times & World News, November 26, 1999, Page: B2
WOMACK, Frances Mae Francisco, 72, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 24,1999. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star
161. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Lucy Bryant Francisco, three sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, William E. "Bill" Womack; a daughter and son-in- law, Mary Frances Helms and James R. Helms, Jr.; grandchildren and a grandson-in-law, Ruth Ann Carter and Michael Carter, James W. Helms; two great-grandchildren, Channing Carter and Kayla Carter. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 27, 1999, at 11 a.m. from the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, with the Rev. Bob Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, November 26,1999, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

GEORGE NATHANIEL WOMACK

George Nathaniel Womack, 53, of Alexandria, died July 2.
Mr. Womack was born in Halifax County on November 30, 1947.
Survivors include his wife, Belinda Staten-Womack; two daughters, Kimberly and Renee Womack; one son, Maurice Womack, all of Alexandria; his mother, Ethel Owen Womack of Halifax; two sisters, Mary Vickers of Halifax and Serita Durham.
Funeral services for Mr. Womack were held July 10 at noon at Greene Funeral Home in Alexandria.

HARRY JUNIOR WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN, HALIFAX CNTY, VA - 7/1999
Harry Junior Womack of 1179 Hudson Road, Virgilina died Sunday, July 11, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was 52 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Womack was born April 19, 1947 in Halifax County the son of Louie Phillip Bailey Womack and Josephine Conner Sadler and was married to Connie Daniel Womack. He was a Salesman with Talbert Building Supply.  Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens. Survivors of Mr. Womack include his wife; his mother of South Boston; two sons, Harvey Vincent Womack and his wife, Catherine of South Boston and Harry Phillip Womack of Virgilina; one daughter, Julie W. Hutson and her husband, Steven W. Hutson of Bullock, NC; three brothers, William Womack and his wife, Mary of Hopewell, Joe S. Womack of Smithfield, and Charlie Womack and his wife, Veita of Vancouver, WA; two sisters, Betty Redd and her husband, Wray Redd and Liz Williams and her husband, Don Williams, all of South Boston; two grandsons, Daniel Ryan Hutson and Justin Thomas Womack; and one granddaughter, Mackenzie Dawn Hutson.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

HATTIE SUE WOMACK

GAZETTE -VIRGINIAN, HALIFAX COUNTY, VA 12/1999
Hattie Sue Womack Thaxton, 85, of 610 Gravitt Street, South Boston died December 24,1999, at her home.  Mrs. Thaxton was born in Halifax County on March 29, 1914, the daughter of Charlie Womack and Harriet Carrington Womack,  and was married to Joshua Thaxton. She was a member of Jeters Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Ida Roberts and Mary Faulkner, both of South Boston, Nannie Joseph of Boston, Mass. and Emma Thaxton of Danville; eight sons, Robert Thaxton, William Thaxton, Herman Thaxton and Albert Thaxton, all of South Boston, Joseph Thaxton and Johnny Thaxton, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., David Thaxton and Rufus Thaxton, both of Richmond; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; a host of great-great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Eunice Travers of Cephus, Del. and Maude Bell of Philadelphia, Pa. Funeral services for Mrs. Thaxton will be held December 30 at 2 p.m. at Jeters Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Roderick Fitz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 610 Gravitt Street.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

HERMAN LEE "PEE WEE" WOMACK

Herman Lee "Pee Wee" Womack of 1131 Swain Road, Halifax, died February 7, 2002 at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 65.
Mr. Womack was born in Halifax County on April 1, 1936 and was the son of the late Johnny B. Womack and Aline Womack. He was married to O'Delia Wood Womack and was a member of the New Vernon Baptist Church.
Mr. Womack is survived by his wife: O'Delia Womack; five daughters: Rosalie Womack, Sheila Womack and Delores Womack, all of Sotia, NY; Kathy Warren of Albany, NY and Charlotte Womack of Schenectady, NY; two sons: Robert Womack, of Hollywood, CA and James Womack, of Halifax; five sisters: Louise Hartridge, of Washington, DC; Annie Mae Edmondson, of Alexandria; Dorine Irby of Norfolk; Emma Barksdale, of Halifax; and Betty Coles of Washington, DC; five brothers: Raleigh Womack and Willie Lee Womack, both of Halifax; Rev. Shirley Womack,,, Darnell Womack and Brandy Womack, all of Alexandria; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a devoted friend, Margaret Ferrell.
Mr. Womack was preceded in death by one son, David Eric Womack.
Funeral services for Mr. Womack will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with the services at the New Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Ford officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family is receiving friends at the home of O'Delia Womack, 1168 High View Road, Halifax.

Monday, February 11, 2002, Gazette-Virginian, South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia

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IVORY WOMACK, JR.

Ivory Womack Jr., 35, of 214 Wilmouth Avenue, South Boston, died June 5 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Mr. Womack was born in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 1966, the son of Emma Jennings Womack and Wallace Womack. He was married to Ella Faulkner Womack and was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Craig McCargo of South Boston; four stepchildren, Latisha Faulkner, Crystal Faulkner, James Faulkner and DeShawn Faulkner, all of South Boston; his mother of Md.; three brothers, Vernon Womack of Richmond, Michael Womack and Donnie Womack, both of Landover, Md.; his maternal grandmother, Frances Miller of South Boston; and his mother-in-law, Mae Fannie Faulkner of South Boston.

Funeral services for Mr. Womack will be held June 9 at 4 p.m. at New Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Roger Ford conducting the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the home of Latisha Faulkner, 4096 Mountain Road, Halifax.
Friday, June 08,2001

Gazette-Virginian, South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia

JERRY COSTELLA WOMACK
Roanoke

WOMACK, Jerry Costella, 74, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, July 30, 2001, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was the son of the late John and Hazel Womack. He was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railway with 43 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 54 years and nine months, Vivian Leonard Womack; one son, Paul Womack of Blue Ridge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Womack of Roanoke, Shirley and Wayne LaPrade of Jordan town, and Barbara and Dennis Kennemore of Blue Ridge; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters and brother-in-law, Faye and Delbert Mays of Blue Ridge, and Frances Hensley of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. in Oakey's East Chapel on Thursday, August 2, 2001, with the Rev. Robert L. Painter, the Rev. Steve Parker, and the Rev. Chester Carter officiating. Interment will be in the Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Oakey's East Chapel. Special thanks to all the wonderful people at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and especially Dr. Hutchinson and Dr. Cane.
Wednesday, August 01, 2001
Roanoke Times-Roanoke, Virginia

JOHN ROBERT "SMILEY" WOMACK

DANVILLE, Va. - John Robert "Smiley" Womack, 86, of 1170 South Boston Road, Danville, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at Danville Regional Medical Center after several years of declining health and three days in the hospital.  Born June 10, 1914 in Halifax County, he was the son of Thomas Robert Womack and Mattie Francis Womack. He was married Aug. 26, 1942 to Irene Hill Womack, who predeceased him June 25, 2000. Mr. Womack resided in Halifax County and then moved to the Danville area 30 years ago, where prior to his retirement he was employed with Dan River, Inc. and he was a member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son in law, Betty W. Adkins and Willard Adkins of Dry Fork; one daughter, Nancy C. Womack of the residence; one son, Danny R. Womack of the residence; one grandson, Jeff Adkins of Dry Fork; one sister, Rebecca Troxler of Danville and one brother, Richard Womack of Petersburg. He was predeceased, in addition to his wife and parents, by one sister, Sarah W. Smith and four brothers, John Henry Womack, George Womack, Thomas Womack and Jimmy Womack.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Steve Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will be receiving friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel and at other times at the residence.
Thursday, March 22, 2001,  Danville Register & Bee-Danville, Virginia

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JOHNIE "PERCY" WOMACK

DANVILLE, Va. - Johnie Percy Womack, 94, of 6121 Old Richmond Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at the residence.
Born March 4, 1907, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of John Dallas Womack and Emma Blankenship Womack.
He was married to Ann Estelle Wiles Womack, who predeceased him Oct. 25, 1994. He was a retired hardware salesman for Link-Watson for a number of years. He was a member of Kentuck Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Shelby Womack Joyce of Danville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased, in addition to his wife, by two brothers, Ernest Womack, and Jack Womack; and three sisters, Irene W. Barker, Ruby W. White, and Mary W. Milam.
The funeral will be held 4 p.m. Thursday at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Rev. A.C. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Townes Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Wednesday, February 13, 2002, Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia

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LEWIS RICHARD WOMACK, JR.

DANVILLE, Va. — Elder Lewis Richard Womack Jr., 79, of 106 Oakvale Circle, died Saturday, May 19, 2001, at the residence.
Born Jan. 5, 1922, in Halifax County, he was the son of Lewis Richard Womack Sr. and Bessie Mitchell Womack.
He was married to Myrtle L. Womack, who survives. He was an employee of Bassett Furniture Company before his retirement and had been a minister at the Temple of Christ Holiness Church in Milton, N.C.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one son, Claude Brandon of Danville and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Temple of Christ Holiness Church in Milton, N.C. with Elder Overseer Steve Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the residence.
Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, May 23, 2001
Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia

LINDSEY HAROLD WOMACK  III

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. - Lindsey Harold Womack III, 37, of 2040 Philpott Road, Lot 22, died Jan. 16, 2002, at the residence.
Born Nov. 12, 1964, in Halifax County, he was the son of Lindsey Harold Womack Jr., who survives, and Joan Marie Schleigh.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1988-1990, and was a driver for Pet Milk Company for ten years.
Survivors, in addition to his father of Scottsburg, include paternal grandmother, Sallie "Betty" Womack of Scottsburg; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Deloise Schleigh of South Boston; one brother, Robert Anthony Womack of Halifax; and one sister, Tracie Lynn Wall of Clover.
The graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Bill Leonard officiating. Interment will follow with military rites.
The family received friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence of Sallie "Betty" Womack, 5201 James D. Hagood Highway in Scottsburg.
Powell Funeral Home is in chrage of arrangements.

Friday, January 18, 2002, Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia
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Lindsey Harold Womack III, 37, of 2040 Philpott Rd., Lot 22, South Boston, died January 16 at his home.
Mr. Womack was born in Halifax County on November 12, 1964, the son of Lindsey Harold Womack Jr. and the late Joan Marie Schleigh. He served in the U.S. Army.
His survivors include his father of Scottsburg; paternal grandmother: Sallie 'Betty' Womack of Scottsburg; maternal grandparents: Joseph and Deloise Schleigh of South Boston; brother: Robert Anthony Womack of Halifax and sister: Tracie Lynn Wall of Clover.
He was preceded in death by his mother and paternal grandfather: Lindsey H. Womack Sr.
A graveside service will be held today, January 18, at 2 p.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with military rites. The Rev. Dr. Bill Leonard will officiate.

Friday, January 18, 2002, Gazette-Virginian, South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia

LILLIAN WOMACK-BULL

RICHMOND -- Lillian Womack Bull, 89, of Hermitage Methodist Home, widow of Maurice Bagwell Bull, died Sept. 17, 2001.
Born in Keysville, Va., to the late William and Maude Womack, she formerly resided in Cheriton. Mrs. Bull was a former teacher and employee of the Northampton County School Board. She was a member of Cheriton United Methodist Church where she was secretary of the Administrative Council and taught Sunday school class for 34 years. She was a graduate of Longwood College in Farmville, Va.
Survivors include a niece, Susan W. Brinkley of Onancock; a nephew, Glenn T. Millican of Mechanicsville; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew. She was predeceased by a sister, Lyle Millican and a brother, William Womack.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Cape Charles Cemetery by the Rev. Ned Alderman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cheriton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 106, Cheriton, VA 23316. Friends may call at Fox and Scott Funeral Home, Cape Charles, from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Wednesday, September 19, 2001, Virginian Pilot, Hampton Roads, Virginia

LUCILLE WOMACK - KELLY

CHATHAM - Lucille Kelly, 76, 212 Friendship Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, in Danville. Born June 21, 1920, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Henry and Rosa Lee Hodnett Womack. She was married to Johnnie Pearl Kelly, who predeceased her. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Holiness Church in Chatham.

Survivors include five sisters, Carolyn Dodson, Lucille Kelly, Mary Barksdale and Lois Petty, all of Chatham, and Anna Coleman of Baltimore; and two brothers, Masture J. Womack of Chatham and Joseph Womack of Washington D.C.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, John I. Womack, Willie Clay Womack, and Hugh Dillard Womack. A graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday in Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. William Tarpley.

Miller Funeral Home of Gretna is in charge of arrangements.

MARIE WOMACK

DANVILLE, Va. — Marie Glass Womack, 86, of 6531 Old Richmond Road, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Dec. 7, 1914, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Willie Glass and Ella Jones Glass.
She was married to John Womack, who survives. She was a retired employee of the Pittsylvania County School Board and last worked as the cafeteria manager forKentuck Elementary School. She was a member of the Riceville Baptist Church where she was a member of the senior choir. Survivors, in addition to her husband of the residence, include three daughters, Ruth Womack of Danville, Joan Griggs of Washington, D.C. and Emily Womack of Richmond; three sons, Edward Womack and Thomas Womack, both of Danville and Michael Womack of Panama City, Fla.; one sister, Naomi Elder of Petersburg; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased, in addition to her parents, by two sisters, Parthenia Jones and Alice Glass and four brothers, Thomas Jefferson Glass, Robert Glass, Gordon Glass and Abner Glass.
Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete.
Wednesday, May 09,2001

Register & Bee,  Danville, Virginia

MARY LEE WOMACK- JENNINGS

Mary Jennings
SUTHERLIN, Va. — Mary Lee Womack Jennings, 78, of 3501 Reeves Mill Road, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Riverside Health Care Center.
Born April 12, 1923, in Halifax County, she was a daughter of Orange Womack and Ollie Terry.
She was married to John Wesley Jennings, who predeceased her.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Graves of Blairs; six sons, Thurman Jennings of Baltimore, Elder Walter Jennings of the residence, Robert Jennings of Halifax and Samuel Earl Jennings, Charlie Jennings and Willie Lee Jennings, all of Trenton, N.J.; two sisters, Rebecca Eldridge of Maryland and Annie Kirby of Halifax; and a number of grandchildren.
She was predeceased, in addition to her parents and husband, by one sister, Ida Moore and six brothers, Sam, Eddie Rodger, Roosevelt, Norman and Dolan Jennings.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Walter Jennings officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the residence of her daughter, 2553 Lawless Creek Road in Blairs.
Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.

Wednesday, October 17, 2001, Danville Register & Bee-Danville, Virginia

NELLIE WOMACK

GAZETTE VIRGINIAN, HALIFAX CNTY, VA 12/1998
Nellie Womack Spencer of 1062 Chatham Road, Halifax died Monday, December 14, 1998 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 59 years of age.  Mrs. Spencer was born in Halifax County on May 15, 1939 the daughter of Charlie B. Womack and Mary Ola Barksdale Womack and was married to Jesse Rogers Spencer Sr. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Jesse Rogers Spencer Jr. and wife Milly of Halifax; one daughter, Vickie Lynne Spencer of Vernon Hill; three grandchildren, J.R. Spencer III, George-Tyler Spencer and Johanna Marie Spencer, all of Halifax; one sister, Patricia Atkins of Marion; two brothers, William Womack of Vernon Hill and Willie Brann Womack of Cocoa Beach, FL;  and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Mack Womack and L.C. Womack. Funeral services for Mrs. Spencer will be held today, December 16 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Brooks conducting the service. Burial will follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

PHILLIP LEWIS WOMACK

Phillip Lewis Womack, 60, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ozelia Maxine Fontaine Womack.
Phillip was born July 26, 1941 in Lynchburg, the son of Louise Campbell Womack of Lynchburg and the late Ernest William Womack. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest William Womack Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Lewis W. Womack of Durham, N.C.; one daughter, Tammy W. Stratton of Lynchburg and three grandchildren, Edward William Stratton, Amanda Marie Stratton and Johnathan Lewis Womack.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the residence of his daughter, Tammy, 1597 Timberlake Drive.

Friday, December 21, 2001, Lynchburg News & Advance, Lynchburg, Virginia

ROME MALACHI WOMACK, JR.

DANVILLE, Va. - Rome Malachi Womack Jr., 76, of 418 North Woodberry Ave., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Piney Forest Health Care Center.
Born Aug. 22, 1924, in Elberton, Ga., he was the son of Rome M. Womack Sr. and Vera Seymour Womack.
He was married to Ruth Risse Womack, who survives. He was a World War II veteran, having participated in the Normandy invasion on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He lived in Danville since 1952, where he was store manager for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include one daughter, Vera Womack Kast of South Boston; one son, Jerome V. Womack of Danville; one sister, Mabel W. Walker of Laurens, S.C.; one half brother, Karl H. Stamer of Danville; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church with Pastor Caldwell N. Day officiating. Interment will be private. The family will be receiving friends at the church following the service, and at other times at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church Building Fund, 314 West Main St., Danville, VA 24541 or Hospice Support Services Inc., P.O. Box 2713 Danville, VA 24541. Swicegood Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, April 12, 2001, Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia.

Submitted by:  Deb Kinney,  Debiloveslife@aol.com

TANYA RAYE WOMACK

JAVA, Va. — Tanya Raye Womack, 20, of 14612 Halifax Road died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Halifax Regional Hospital.

Born March 15, 1981, in Halifax County, she was the daughter of James Howard Womack and Virginia Cole Walton, who survive. She attended First Baptist Church, Republican Grove.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include one son, Tristin Tyler Yesalavich of Republican Grove; stepfather, Johnny Walton of Java; step mother, Sheila Womack of Virgilina; two sisters, Karla Womack of Virginia Beach and Sheila Meadows of Java; one stepsister, Crystal Crawford of Java; two stepbrothers, William Walton of Dry Fork and Eric Walton of Danville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Womack of Scottsburg and her maternal grandmother, Patricia Cole of South Boston.

The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Shelton Miles and the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the residence and at the father’s residence 1058 Covered Bridge Road, Virgilina.

The family suggests memorials to the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, Va. 24592.

Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, June 09,2001, Danville Register& Bee, Danville, Virginia

THERESA LYNN WOMACK 

Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 09, 2000 Page: B-2
Region: Virginia
Theresa Lynn Womack, 30, of Chester, died on Friday, April 7, 2000, at her residence. A native of Petersburg, she was the daughter of Joseph G. Jr., and Vivian E. Womack. She was a member of Harrowg ate Baptist Church. Miss Womack attended O.B. Gates Elementary and graduated from L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield County. Her father is an employee of Philip Morris, Inc. She is survived by her parents; sister, Melissa D. Womack of Chester, maternal grandmother, Rose Emory of Prince George; paternal grandfather, Joseph G. Womack Sr. of Chester; paternal grandmother, Theresa L. "Tina" Womack of Chester; aunts; Eunice A. and husband, Marvin Dalton of Ford, Frances and husband, Hasten McCoy of Prince George, Phyllis and husband, Gene Boyd of Colonial Heights; uncle James and wife, Sherry Emory of Matoaca; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Monday, April 10, 2000 in the chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights. Reverend Wallace Tucker and Chaplain Alane Cameron Miles will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2000 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to brain stem research at Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227.

THOMAS C. WOMACK

CHATHAM, Va. - Thomas C. Womack, 52, of 7021 Halifax Road, died Monday, April 23, 2001, at the residence.
Born April 17, 1949, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of Lloyd and Eunice Womack.
He was married to Ramona Womack, who survives.
He was employed by Commodore Corp. until he became disabled.
He was a member of Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a member of the Usher Board. He was also a member of 640 Auxiliary Rescue Squad of Java.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence, include two sons, Anthony Darrell Womack of Greensboro, N.C. and Aaron Dale Womack of Chatham; one brother, Hugh C. Womack of Blairs; two sisters, Edna Coleman of Lynchburg and Nina Johnson of Chatham, and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 12 noon Saturday at the Mountain Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Arthur E. Crews officiating.
Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Viewing will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends the residence.
Howerton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, April 27, 2001, Danville Register & Bee-Danville, Virginia

VIOLA H. WOMACK

Viola H. Womack,76, widow of Hugh T. Womack, passed away Friday, June 8, 2001.

She is survived by a brother, Robert L. Hicks of Edgewater, Md.; a sister, Olive H. Hollins of Sandy Hook, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Margaret W. King and Virginia W. McKay; brother-in-law's wife, Mamie Womack.

Mrs. Womack was a member of Monument Heights Baptist Church. She was retired from Thalhimers and a member of the Eastern Star. Her remains rest at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd., where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 11. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sarah Sunday School Class, Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226 or to a charity of your choice.

Sunday, June 10,2001
Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia

WILLIAM GEORGE "COFFEE" WOMACK

DANVILLE, Va. — William George "Coffee" Womack, 66, of 238 Epps St., died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Dec. 22, 1934, in Danville, he was the son of Henry P. Womack and Estelle Bailey Womack, who survives.
He was married to Sally King Womack, who survives. He had been employed at Dan River Mills, R.J. Reynolds, Liggett & Myers and Dibrell’s before his retirement.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of the residence and mother of Danville, include two daughters, Tonie Thacker and Dianah K. Womack, both of Danville; two sons, William H. Womack of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Thurman A. Womack of Danville; three step-daughters, Edith Miles, Donna Burton and Gina Burton, all of Danville; two step-sons, David Burton and Willie Burton, both of High Point, N.C.; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Bridgeforth officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, June 05, 2001, Danville Register& Bee, Danville, Virginia

WILLIAM JUNIOR 'BUD' WOMACK

VERNON HILL, Va. —William Junior "Bud" Womack, 66, of 1150 Pine Ridge Road, died Oct. 30, 2001, at the residence.
Born July 30, 1935, in Halifax County, he was the son of Charlie B. Womack and Ola Barksdale Womack.
He was married to Barbara B. Womack, who survives. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of Vernon Hill, include four daughters, Barbara Gail Cundiff of Ringgold, Patsy P. Thomas and Lisa W. Landrum, both of Vernon Hill and Luci W. Cooper of Keeling; one son, William Bass "Buddy" Womack of Vernon Hill; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Patricia "Betty" Atkins of Marion.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Wilkins and the Rev. Richard Saunders officiating. Interment will follow at the Womack Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Danville Register & Bee, Danville, Virginia, Thursday, November01, 2001

Source: The News & Advance, 101 Wyndale Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24501, 804-385-5400.

WILLIAM LEE WOMACK

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - William Lee Womack, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. He was the son of the late Walter William and Grace Lee Adams Womack. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Rose Strebig Womack. He is survived by a brother, H. Joe Womack of Hagerstown; a niece and a nephew. Services will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria. Burial will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Virginia Hills Baptist Church, 6507 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310; or Hospice of Northern Virginia, Donation Processing, 9300 Lee Highway, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031-1207.

WILLIE B. WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX CNTY., VA - 7/1999
Willie B. Womack Sr., 68, of Cocoa Beach, FL died Tuesday, July 27, 1999 in Cocoa Beach. Mr. Womack was born in Vernon Hill and was owner/operator of a Virginia Construction Co. He was a member of Asbury Methodist Church of Vernon Hill, Lions Club, Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge 2387, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club, Ducks Unlimited, former member of South Boston Police Dept., March of Dimes and a member of the Shrine. He was made an Honorary Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Jake Miller. Survivors of Mr. Womack include his wife, Susan; two sons, Willie Womack Jr. of Sarasota, FL and Charlie Womack of Cocoa Beach; two daughters, Virginia Ann Womack and Nita Kerns, both of Vernon Hill; one brother, William 'Bud' Womack of Vernon Hill; one sister, Patricia 'Betty' Atkins of Marion; and three grandchildren, Crockett Womack, M.V. Kerns and J.B. Kerns. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31 at Riverside Presbyterian Church with Rev. Allen Brindsi officiating. Burial will follow in Florida Memorial Gardens.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

WILSIE W. WOMACK

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX VA 4/1999
Wilsie W. McPeters, 75, of Chase City, widow of Alden McPeters, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Larry McPeters of Scottsburg and John McPeters of Lawrenceville; one sister, Elizabeth Landrum of Vernon Hill;  three brothers, Claude Womack, Kenneth Womack and Bernard Womack, all of Halifax; two grandchildren, Corey and Kevin McPeters of Richmond. The family will receive friends at Newcomb Allgood Davis Funeral Home in Chase City this evening, April 14 from 7 until 8:30. Graveside services for Mrs. McPeters will be held Thursday, April 15 at 11 a.m. at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Blakely officiating. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Chase City Rescue Squad.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

WILSON "DICKIE" WARREN WOMACK, JR.

Wilson "Dickie" Warren Womack Jr., 58, of Forest, passed away Friday Morning, Nov. 15, 2002 in Virginia Baptist Hospital after a brief illness.  Born Aug. 10, 1944 in Newport News, he was the son of Wilson Warren and Elsie Carson Womack, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Womack.  Mr. Womack was a graduate of Brookville High School and Central Virginia Community College with a Civil Engineering degree. He also attended VPI. He was an employee of the Virginia Department of Highways as District Materials Engineer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was of the Baptist faith.  In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Kevin Wayne Womack; and one sister, Glenda W. Raburn and her husband, Wayne of Richmond; and one step-daughter, Marsha Ann Leighton of Roanoke.  A Celebration of Life and Worship Service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel by the Rev. Robert Winston and the Rev. Tom Bosworth. Interment will be held in Virginia Memorial Park. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Campbell County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 4123, Lynchburg, VA 24502.  Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 237-2722. 

Source: Roger Womack  mlwomack@aol.com   (online)

ZADIE WOMACK MATHEWS
 
Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, October 06, 1999, Page: B8
Zadie Womack Mathews, 62, of the 200 block of Queen St., died Oct. 5, 1999. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, N.C. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge.

EVA WOMMACK WHITEHURST

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, February 14, 1999.
Eva Wommack Whitehurst, 76, died Feb. 12, 1999, in Currituck, N.C. Born in Scotland Neck, N.C., she was the widow of Paul E. Whitehurst Jr.
Survivors include her daughter, Marsha Turner of Currituck, N.C.; a son, Paul E. Whitehurst III of Virginia Beach; a sister, Virginia Dempsey of Scotland Neck, N.C.; a brother, Eddie Charles Wommack of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Patty, Kim, Richard, Hope and David; and three great-grandchildren, Brittany, Ashton and Avery.
A funeral will be conducted at noon Monday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by Julie Smith. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. today.
(Copyright 1999)

Womack Related Obituaries

ANDREW WILLIAM CARTER

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX CNTY, VA 07/1998
Andrew William (Drew) Carter of Halifax died July 7, 1998 at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC at the age of 40. Mr. Carter was born in Halifax County on June 10, 1958 to Mr. and Mrs. William Luster Carter. He was married to Helen Womack Carter.  His survivors include his wife; son: Joseph Brandon of Halifax; devoted friend: Sarah Pumphrey; sister: Elizabeth (Patsy) Carter of South Boston; brother: Jack Carter of Landover, MD; father-in-law: Willie B. Womack of Woodview  Nursing Home; and mother-in-law:  Bertha Womack of Halifax. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at the New Mt. Olive Apostolic Church with the Rev. Leona Palmer conducting the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

WILLIAM LEWIS COFFEY
 
Source: Roanoke Times & World News, October 16, 1999, Page: B2
COFFEY, William Lewis, 67, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, October 14, 1999 at his home. He was born May 1, 1932, son of the late John Robey Coffey and Mamie Womack Coffey. He was retired from Ga. Bonded Fibers. Mr. Coffey attended St. John's United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Buena Vista Rescue Squad. He was on the board of directors of the Macedonia Community Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Cropp Coffey. He is survived by two daughters, Gayle Sellars and husband, Bill of Roanoke, and Joan Dalton and special friend, Todd Savage of Mooresville, N.C.; one son, Pike Coffey and wife, Sue of Coffeytown; one brother, David M. Coffey and wife, Janie of Coffeytown; three sisters, Jeanie Thomas and husband, Bob of Anniston, Ala., Shirley Humphries and husband, Jessie of Vesuvius, Patsy Wingfield and husband, Larry of Charlottesville; a special friend, Doris Higginbotham; four grandchildren, Robey Coffey, Jasmine Lawhorne, Mark Sellars and Carrie Sellars. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service with the Reverend Rebekah Johns Glass and David Coffey officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Macedonia Community Association, 1408 Coffeytown Rd., Vesuvius, Va. 24483.

GROVER WILSON CONNER

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX, VA --- 11/1997
Grover Wilson 'Winkey' Conner of 1137 Coleman Avenue, Clover died Thursday, November 6, 1997 at his home at the age of 56. Mr. Conner was born September 11, 1941 in Halifax County the son of Thomas Edward Conner and Mary Liza Compton Conner and was married to Linda Clay Conner. He was a farmer. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 8 at 2 p.m. at Clover Cemetery with Rev. Ann Norton officiating. Mr. Conner is survived by his wife; seven daughters and five sons-in-law, Cathy Ann WOMACK and Deborah Ann Conner, both of Turbeville, Nettie E. Wilmouth and Dennis James Wilmouth of Halifax, Alice Louise Conner and Nathaniel Harvey Conner of Virgilina, Joyce Compton and Douglas Ray Compton of Virgilina, Dorothy Brandon and James Brandon of Halifax; Tammy Brandon and John Henry Brandon of Halifax; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Lee Conner of Turbeville and James Wilson Conner and Terry Lynn Conner of Halifax; five sisters, Louise Brooks of Chatham, Margaret Conner, Susie Jones, Nettie Conner and Elsie Conner, all of Vernon Hill; one brother, Hunter Conner of Clover; 17 grandchildren, and two step-grandsons.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

RICHARD W. GIMMON
 
Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, September 07, 1998.
Richard Warren Gimmon of Burkemill Court, passed away on Sept. 5, 1998.
Mr. Gimmon was born in Albany, N.Y., to Earl J. and Margaret Nestell Gimmon and spent most of his adult life in Virginia and North Carolina. Richard was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a combat navigator on a B-24 and was active in the 376th Bomb Group Veterans Association, currently serving as its Southeast Regional Director. He was retired from ITT Corp. where he worked in the accounting department. Richard was an active member of Ardmore Moravian Church where he held the position of Sacristan for a number of years and was presently serving on the Board of Trustees. He was also a volunteer for a number of years with Ardmore Transportation Ministry.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy King Gimmon of the home; three daughters, Susan Johnson and husband, David, of Charlotte, Debi Ferrigno of Virginia Beach and Laurie Gimmon of Lexington, Ky.; two stepchildren, Shirley Womack of Davidson County and Gene Hunter of Charlotte; and seven grandchildren, Bryan Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Michelle Ferrigno, Melissa Womack, David Womack, Cason Hunter and Christopher Hunter.
Visitation will be held at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Kevin Frack at Ardmore Moravian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in God's Acre. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ardmore Moravian Church or to the charity of donor's choice.
(Copyright 1998)

ETHEYL JAMES, "E. J." GRAY

Source: Roanoke Times & World News, February 06, 2000, Page: B3
GRAY, Etheyl James, "E. J.," 81, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 4, 2000. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and was retired from the Kroger Company with 27 years service. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as a Sergeant and was wounded in action against the enemy at Okinawa, Ryukyu Island, for which he received the Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Gladys Barker Gray; a son and daughter-in-law, Vinson L. and Brenda H. Gray, Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith G. and John M. White, II "Jack", Roanoke; grandchildren, Brendon L. Gray, Roanoke, John M. White, III "Jay", King George, Laura G. Coe (Tracy L. Coe), Bedford, Kristi G. Smith (Tony Smith), Roanoke; great-grandchildren, Grayson B. Coe, Chandler L. Coe, both of Bedford; brothers, C. Mewbern Gray (Genevieve), Wilbur M. Gray (Ruthie), both of Arkansas; sisters, Mary Nell G. Thompson (James), Rheba G. Womack (Scott), both of Arkansas, Ludene G. Neal (G. Worthy), Arkansas, Ruth G. Womack, Ohio, Eunice G. Coleman, Florida; sisters-in-law, Alline P. Gray, Arkansas, Ann W. Gray, Arkansas, Virginia A. Hall, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakeys' Vinton Chapel, 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2000 with the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wayne officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorials to Belmont Baptist Church. Friends may call to Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends Saturday 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 and 5 to 7 p.m.

WALTER B. HOWARD

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, August 05, 1999.
Walter B. Howard, 81, of the 100 block of Halstead Drive, died Aug. 4, 1999, in Chesapeake.
Born in Lee County, N.C., Mr. Howard retired as a heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local No. 147, which he joined in June 1939. He was a member of Christian Church Uniting of Virginia Beach and was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Alice Howard; a daughter, Deborah Senatore of Virginia Beach; a son, Gary B. Howard of Windsor, Va.; a sister, Mary Jewel Womack of Sanford, N.C.; a brother, James Lester Howard of Greensboro, N.C.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, by Pastor Charles E. Chappell.
Burial will be in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
(Copyright 1999)

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Michael Melton Johnson Sr., 50, of the 300 block of Southgate Ave. entered into eternal rest July 27, 2002. He was a native of Norfolk County. He was employed with the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and at Norfolk Naval Air Station as a workleader. He was a member of United Mission Holiness Church. 
He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie Johnson; parents, Frank and Dorothy Johnson of Norfolk; two sons, Michael M. Johnson Jr. of Norfolk and Joshua E. Johnson of Virginia Beach; seven daughters, Angela Easter and husband, Carl, Stacy Ruffin, all of Virginia Beach, Sabrina Johnson of Mississippi, Kimberly Johnson, Melissa Womack and husband, Dwayne, Dellena Johnson and Marion Johnson, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Catherine Baldwin and husband, Herman and Marion Murphy, all of Norfolk; four brothers, Frank Johnson Jr. and wife, Joyce, Curtis Johnson and wife, Mirian, all of Norfolk, Ronald Johnson and wife, Rosena of Richmond and Phillip Johnson of Nevada; seven grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at United Mission Holiness Church, 408 South Main St., Norfolk. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. 

Source: Hampton Roads News, July 2002. RGW

FRANCES HATCER KARR

Source: Roanoke Times & World News, Publication Date: June 02, 2000, Page: B2
Region: North America; Midatlantic United States; Virginia
Obituary: KARR, Frances Hatcher, 68, of Salem, died suddenly Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Karr; seven children, Donnie Hatcher, Shawsville, Jerry Hatcher, Dennis Hatcher, Raymond Hatcher, Patricia Karr, all of Christiansburg, Linda Mize, Salem, Melissa Karr of North Carolina; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Juanita Shrewsbury, Virginia Womack, both of Shawsville, Dempsey McKinney, Linda Arlene Canady, Rainelle McKinney, Louise McKinney, all of West Virginia. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 from the Horne Funeral Home Chapel in Christiansburg, conducted by Pastor James Pentecost. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon Friday and the family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.

RALPH W. LEONARD

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA,  December 22, 1999, Page: B8
Ralph William Leonard, 70, died Dec. 21, 1999, at his home. Born Feb. 20, 1929, in Blue Ridge, Va., he was the son of the late George Cleveland and Gladys Cardill Leonard.
Mr. Leonard was employed by the Norfolk and Western Railroad for 42 years and retired as supervisor of track maintenance.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Knight Leonard; sons, Calvin Leonard of Petersburg, George Leonard of Elgin, Ill., Davis Lee Wells of Mechanicsville, and John Wells of Caroline County; sisters, Vivian Womack and Mary Mross, both of Blue Ridge; stepdaughter, Debra Beasley of Windsor; stepson, John H. Piland of Hickory, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home by the Rev. Basil Ballard with burial in Mill Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.

BETTY CHAMBERS LOVELACE

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN HALIFAX, VA. 1/1999
Betty Chambers Lovelace of South Boston died January 8, 1999.  Mrs. Lovelace was born in Halifax County on August 29, 1911 and was 87 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of  LILLIE WOMACK and was married to Major Lovelace. She was a member of Millstone Baptist Church.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

MATTHEW MCCARGO

GAZETTE VIRGINIAN, HALIFAX, VA; 7/1998
Matthew McCargo Sr. of 615 Edmunds Street, South Boston died Sunday, July 26, 1998 at Halifax Regional Hospitalat the age of 66.  Mr. McCargo was born in Halifax County on June 14, 1932 the son of Willie McCargo and Lillie Mitchell McCargoand was married to Thalia  WOMACK McCargo. He was a member of Peaceful Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Minister Cathy D. McCargo, Gladys McCargo Townsend and Mamie A. McCargo, all of South Boston; five sons, Matthew McCargo Jr., Curtis R. McCargo and Alec K. McCargo, all of South Boston, Duane McCargo of Richmond and Mark A. McCargo of Chatham; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ella Crews of Clover and Viola Mercer of Tuckahoe, NY; two brothers, Moses McCargo Sr. of South Boston and James McCargo of Scottsburg. Funeral services for Mr. McCargo will be held Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m. at Peaceful Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. William Dixon presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

MARSHALL L. MILLER SR.

Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA.,  January 16, 2000, Page: B6.
Marshall Lidell Miller Sr., 83, of Harbor Court, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in his residence.
He was a native of Princess Anne County, Va., and a retired general foreman of Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 38. He was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church and the Moose Lodge No. 898.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley C. Miller; four daughters, Jo Ann Wright of Topeka, Kan., Linda Womack of Suffolk, Cherie Ogburn of Chesapeake and Susan Boyd of Portsmouth; two sons, Marshall L. Miller Jr. and Gene C. Arrington III, both of Chesapeake; a sister, Shirley Harris of Madison, Ala.; numerous grandchildren and several great- grandchildren ; a special friend and nurse, Peggy House; and a special friend, Vernon Kaliher. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Communion Lutheran Church by Dr. Dennis D. Buchholz. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Boulevard Chapel.

WILLIAM OWEN MONTGOMERY

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN -- HALIFAX, VA
William Owen Montgomery of Brookneal died Wednesday, May 13 at his home at the age of 71.---- Mr. Montgomery was born in Pittsylvania County on March 29, 1927, the son of Jesse Hamilton Montgomery and Ruth Eanes Montgomery. He was a Army Veteran of WW II and a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. He was married to Irene Hancock Montgomery. His survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law: Wayne and Gayle Montgomery of Monroe, NC; two grandchildren: Jennifer and Johanna Montgomery and -- a sister: Lucy Womack of Clarksville. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 15 at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Walter Mason with burial in the Wickliffe Cemetery.

Source Charles Sherrer,    ISCES@EMORY.EDU

PEARL POOLE POWELL

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN -- HALIFAX, VA -- 11/1997
Pearl Poole Powell of 621 Berry Hill Road, South Boston died November 13, 1997 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 91 years of age. Mrs. Powell was born in Durham, NC December 25, 1905 the daughter of William Waverly Poole and Corina Frances Smith Poole and was married to George William Powell. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Candace Cliborne of Goose Creek, SC; one step-daughter, Mary WOMACK of Petersburg; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Powell were held Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Horace Murray conducting the service.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

MABEL WILLIAMS RICHARDSON

GAZETTE - VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX, VA -- 11/1997
Mabel Williams Richardson of South Boston died Saturday, November 8, 1997 at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro, NC at the age of 81. Mrs. Richardson was born in Halifax County. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria Adams of Danville; two sons, William E. Richardson of Danville and Harrison Richardson of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rachel Taylor of Hartford, CT and Elizabeth WOMACK of Chatham; one brother, Wilson Williams of Danville, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson will be held today, November 12 at 2 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church in South Boston with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Arthur Crews will officiate.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

JOSEPHINE SADLER

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. —Josephine Conner Womack Sadler, 92, of 416 Valley Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, in Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville.
Born Sept. 17, 1909, in Halifax County, she was a daughter of Mount Conner and Zora Womack Conner.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, William Womack of Hopewell and Charlie Womack of Lincoln, Ore.; two daughters, Betty Redd and Liz Williams, both of South Boston; one sister, Lucy Wells of Clover; one brother, Frank Conner of Roxboro, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased, in addition to her parents, by three sons, Howard Womack, Joe Womack and Harry Womack; three infant children; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony Brooks officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Church in Scottsburg.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brooks Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Brooks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, November 19, 2001, Danville Register & Bee-Danville, Virginia

MRS. CECIL CARR SAUNDERS

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX, VA, 12/22/1997
Mrs. Cecil Carr Saunders of Scottsburg died Thursday, December 18 at Duke Medical Center. She was born in Halifax County November 3, 1938 and was 59 years of age. Mrs. Saunders was the daughter of Mr. Lacy Carr and Mrs. Elnora WOMACK Carr and was married to Curtis Odean Saunders. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Woodmen of World Camp 136. Survivors include her mother, Elnora WOMACK Carr of South Boston; one sister, Helen Carr Atkins of South Boston; and one brother, Carvin T. Carr of South Boston. Funeral services were held yesterday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Brooks conducting. Burial took place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of her mother, Elnora Carr, 319 Edmonds St., South Boston.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

WILLIAM LEON SIMS

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN HALIFAX COUNT, VA 12/1998
William Leon Sims,  of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Halifax County, died Saturday, December 26, 1998 at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore at the age of 60. Mr. Sims was born in Halifax County on October 11, 1938 the son of Pleasant Sims and Susie Boyd Sims and was married to Ulean WOMACK Sims.   He was a member of Banister Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two sons, William Edward Bowen of Richmond and Gregory Younger of Newark, NJ; four grandchildren; two sisters, Annie Plenty of Halifax and Lizzie Crawley of Victoria; two daughters-in-law, Debbie Bowen and Connie Younger; and a devoted friend, Ronnie Folger of Baltimore. Funeral services for Mr. Sims will be held Thursday, December 31 at 11 a.m. at Banister Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. William F. Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home tonight, December 30 from 7 until 8:00.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

WILLIAM E. VAUGHAN
 
Source: The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA, September 15, 1998.  
William E. Vaughan, 77, of the 100 block of Montcliff Court, died Sept. 13, 1998, in a local hospital.
Born in Roanoke, he retired from the Federal Aviation Agency after 30 years. He was a Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Vaughan; three daughters, Joann Womack of Brandon, Fla., Brenda Heath and Jean Culpepper, both of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will be at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
(Copyright 1998)

LOUISE STEPHEN WHITE

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN -- HALIFAX, VA -- 12,1997
Louise Stephen White-------- Louise Stephen White of Brooklyn, NY died Saturday, November 22, 1997 at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, at the age of 81. Mrs. White was born in Halifax County. Survivors include four daughters, Earline Powell, Linda Wheless, Joanne Logan and Dollena Ealy, all of Brooklyn; five sons, William White, Hular White Jr., Benford White, Delmer White, and Edgar White, all of Brooklyn, 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Maude Pope of Chatham, Mattie WOMACK of Richmond, Hattie Jones of Chester, PA and Faye Stephen of Washington, DC; two brothers, Charlie Stephen of New Rochelle, NY and Joe Stephen of Capital Heights, MD; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. White were held Friday, November 28 at 1 p.m. at County Line Baptist Church in Vernon Hill with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Otis Dillard officiated.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

BRENDA MAE TUCK WILMOUTH

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN - HALIFAX, VA 4/1999
Brenda Mae Tuck Womack Wilmouth of 2172 Love Shop Road, Halifax died Thursday, April 22, 1999 at Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC. She was 55 years of age at the time of her death. Ms. Wilmouth was born December 11, 1943 in Halifax County the daughter of Thomas Howard Tuck and Georgia Clay Tuck. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Sullivan officiating. Surviving Ms. Wilmouth is her mother of South Boston; two sons, Darrel Womack and fiance, Cindy Ambrose of Halifax, Dennis Wilmouth and wife, Nettie Wilmouth of Halifax; one brother, Tommy Lee Tuck and wife, Sheila Tuck of Alton; one sister, Vickie Tuck Hudson and husband, Lowell Hudson of Halifax; a number of nieces and one nephew; a devoted friend, Jimmy Snead of Halifax and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roger Womack, and second husband, James Wilmouth. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Vickie Hudson, 2100 L.P. Bailey Hwy., Halifax.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

*  CLEO STEVENS WILMOUTH

GAZETTE-VIRGINIAN---HALIFAX,  VA. - 12/1997
Cleo Stevens Wilmoth ------ Cleo Stevens Wilmoth of 1207 Berry Hill Road, South Boston died December 2, 1997 at Halifax Regional Hospital. She was 75 years of age. Mrs. Wilmoth was born in Halifax County on April 17, 1922 the daughter of Charlie W. WOMACK and Nellie Hudson Womack and was married first to Henry G. Stevens and then to James E. Wilmoth. She was a member of South Boston Church of God. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin H. and Eleanor Stevens of Danville; three grandchildren, Michelle Adkins of Roanoke, Cheryl Pugh of Durham, NC and Carol Stevens of Richmond. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James E., Robert H., and Lindsey H. WOMACK Sr.; and one half sister, Gladys Ashby Wilmoth. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilmoth will be held today, December 5 at 2 p.m. at South Boston Church of God with Rev. Bill Leonard conducting the service. Burial will take place in Halifax Memorial Gardens.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU

MARY ELLEN HUDLER WITT

Source: Roanoke Times & World News, February 12, 2000, Page: B2
WITT, Mary Ellen Hudler, 59, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Gerald C. Witt; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra Joanne and Walter John Landgrebre of Salem; her mother, Maude Furrow of Baton Rouge, La.; three brothers, Andrew Furrow, Franklin Furrow and Michael Furrow, all of Petersburg, Va.; four sisters, Myrtle Williams of Vinton, Jane Price of Roanoke, Alice Womack of Baton Rouge, La., and Dorothy Greenway of Salem; two grandchildren, Tiffany Ann Sweeney and Robert Paul St. Clair; one great-grandchild, Sierra St. Clair. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

HERMAN YOUNGER

GAZETTE - VIRGINIAN, HALIFAX, VA/ 10/1998
Herman Younger of 2212 Meadville Road, Halifax, died Saturday, October 10 at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 89. He was born in Halifax County, on June 5, 1909 and was the son of the late Richard Younger and Eliza Womack Younger. He was married to Lou Fannie Crews Younger and was a member of the Banister Hill CME Church. Mr. Younger is survived by his wife: Lou Fannie Crews Younger; one daughter, Inez Younger Hubbard of Halifax; four sons: Thomas Younger, Gordon Younger and Theadore Younger, all of Halifax and Herman Ray Younger, of Oxford, NC; a God daughter: Lisa Easley, of Halifax; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Rebecca Logan, of Jersey City, NJ; and Mrs. Earl Younger Jones, of Newark, NJ. Funeral services for Mr. Younger will be held Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. with services at the Banister Hill CME Church in Meadville with the Rev. Francis Coates, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased, 2212 Meadville Road, Halifax.

Source:  Charles Sherrer,     ISCES@EMORY.EDU