10 • Piedmont Shopper© • December 11th - 17th, 2014
Obituaries Continued Mary Barrett Farmer
she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Gregory; daughter, Mary Barrett Farmer, Karen Chumley; sisters, after a recent decline Bernice Henderson, in health, went to the Gladys Cox, Dorothy Church Triumphant on Warden, and Bobbie NewDecember 8, 2014. She ton; brother, Alvin Dalton. was born on June 16, Beulah is survived by her 1932. She was married to Hoyt daughters, Pam Thomas Barrett on June 17, 1950 of Danville, Gay White until his death. They had and husband, Jimmy of Pounding Mill, VA; and 5 children and lived in the Sharon community of Jackie Everett and husband, Steve of Danville; Danville. nine grandchildren, three On July 5, 1985, she married Marvin Farmer, great-grandchildren; moved to the Blanch com- brothers, Carvel Dalton munity and through their and wife, Doris and Aaron Dalton and wife, Nancy; marriage, she gained 3 numerous nieces and step-children. She was a member of Purley United nephews. The family would like to give a speMethodist Church. Mary was a devoted wife, cial thank you to Cindy mother, grandmother and and Pam for the loving care given to Beulah. great-grandmother. She A graveside service was was a faithful servant of conducted at Danville the church and commuMemorial Gardens on nity. Wednesday, December Mary is survived by her 10, 2014 at 11:00 am with children, Reverend Sue Pastor Austin Merricks Anne Morris (Scott), Hoyt Barrett Jr. (Terry), officiating. Swicegood Funeral Home Robin Barrett (Betty), Ray Barrett (Ruth), Chris is respectfully serving the Gregory family. Barrett (Carol), Barry Farmer (Debbie), Ken Farmer, and Jill Cramer Pattie Payne (John), 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchilBrumfield dren. She was predePattie Payne Brumfield, ceased by both husbands. 92, of Danville VA, went Visitation will be at home Townes Funeral Home to be in Danville, VA Thurswith day, Dec 11 from 6-8 the pm. Celebration of Life Lord Service will be at Purley on United Methodist Church Decem4011 Old NC Hwy 86, ber 5, Yanceyville, NC 27379 on 2014. Friday, Dec 12 at 11 am. Mrs. Townes Funeral Home Brumand Crematory, 215 West field was born on FebruMain Street is serving the ary 14, 1922 and was Barrett/Farmer family. a native of Pittsylvania In lieu of flowers the fam- County all her life. She ily requests donations to married the late Charles be made to Purley United F. Brumfield, Sr. on April Methodist Church Roof 11, 1942. She graduFund. ated Whitmell Farm Life School in 1940 with honors and was an active member of the JournalJerry Wayne ism and Beta Clubs Falls and the National Honor Jerry Wayne Falls, Society. Mrs. Brumfield 46, passed away in an has been an active memautomobile accident on ber of Woodlawn Baptist December 7, 2014. He Church since 1950, was born in Danville on February 24, 1968 to Wil- participating in leaderliam Jasper Falls, Sr. and ship roles as a long term Elsie Pruitt Setliff. He will teacher in the children’s and nursery department be greatly missed. and programs, in directJerry is survived by his ing Vacation Bible School father, William Jasper as well as the faithful Falls, Sr. of SC; mother, Elsie Setliff and husband, secretary for the Dorcas Mike of Danville; brother, Sunday School class for William Jasper Falls, Jr. of many years. One of her Wendell, NC; son, Jeremy most recent blessings was to be an active class Falls of Sutherlin, VA; member of Bible Study fiancé, Vicky Sigmon of the residence and several Fellowship – Danville aunts, uncles and cousins. Class. She considered the study of God’s word A graveside service was be conducted on Wednes- a treasured blessing and one to be shared. Mrs. day, December 10, 2014 Brumfield also worked at 11:00 am in Highland Burial Park with Rev. Rick for Dan River, Inc. in the sewing room for several Markham officiating. Swicegood Funeral Home years. Her most cheris respectfully serving the ished occupation was that of wife, mother and Falls Family. grandmother, which she did with great love and Beulah Dalton enthusiasm. Mrs. Brumfield is surGregory vived by her children Beulah Dalton Gregory, Yvonne B. Moorefield 93, passed away at and husband, Garland of Danville Regional MediDurham, NC; Katherine cal Center on Monday, December 08, 2014. She B. Baldwin and husband was born on July 8, 1921 Philip, of Lawrenceville, GA; and Charles F. Brumto the late Damron and field and wife, Cheryl, of Mary Worley Dalton. Danville. She is also surShe was a member of Faith Memorial. Beulah vived by her grandchilenjoyed needlework. She dren, Brian Moorefield, Kevin Moorefield, Sharon will be greatly missed. M. Everman, Andrew Along with her parents Baldwin, Matthew Brum-
Viola Hammack Herndon
Viola Hammack Hernfield and Kerri Brumfield; don, age 90, of Danville, great- grandchildren, Carl VA, Moorefield and Emerald Moorefield and step-great granddaughter, Ashley Hocutt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family expresses deepest appreciation to her wonderful caregivers Margaret Adams, JoAnne died Sunday, December Daniel, June Barcalow 7, 2014 at Roman Eagle and previously, Donna Rehab & Healthcare Rose, Bettye Long and Center, Danville. Betty Simpson. Mrs. Herndon was born In addition to her husband, Mrs. Brumfield was January 24, 1924 in Danville, VA to the late also predeceased by her Gordon L. and Mary parents, John Respess Gammon Hammack, and Payne and Alice Booker Payne; her sister, Gladys was the wife of the late Joseph M. “Joe” HernP. Powell; and brothers, L. Booker Payne; Luther don. She was a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Payne, Raymond Payne, Holiness Church where and Julian Payne. she had served as a SunThe family respectfully day School Teacher and requests that all memoChoir Member. rial donations in lieu of In addition to her parflowers be sent to Mt. ents and husband, Mrs. Hermon Volunteer Fire Herndon is preceded in Dept., 4268 Franklin death by one son; two Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540; Woodlawn Baptist sisters, Edna Mayhew & Lilly Herndon; and three Church, 2500 Westover brothers, Henry HamDrive, Danville, VA; or mack, Jack Hammack and Bible Study Fellowship, Wayne Hammack. 19001 Huebner Rd., San Mrs. Herndon is survived Antonio, TX 78258. by her daughter, Jeanette Norris Funeral Services H. Bell and husband Inc. and Crematory, Mt. David of Danville, VA; two Hermon Chapel is servgrandchildren: Matthew ing the family. Funeral David Bell and Thomas services were held at Norris-Mt. Hermon Cha- William Bell; four sisters: Nancy Horsely, Betty pel on Monday, DecemWells, Frances Ricketts ber 8 at 2:00p.m. and Mary St. John; three brothers: Doug Hammack, Sherman Keith Byron Hammack and David Cochran Hammack; and numerous Keith Byron Cochran, nieces and nephews. age 62, of Danville, VA Funeral Services will be went to held 11 a.m. Thursday, be December 11, 2014 at with Emmanuel Pentecostal his Holiness Church, with Lord the Rev. Roger Collins, and Rev. Cecil Coates and Savior Rev. David Bell officiaton ing. Interment will follow Deat Emmanuel Pentecostal cemHoliness Church Cember 5, etery, 3612 Dry Fork Rd., 2014 while a patient at Dry Fork, VA. Danville Regional MediThe family respectcal Center. fully requests memorial Mr. Cochran was born donations to be made to September 9, 1952 in Emmanuel Pentecostal Danville, VA and was the Holiness Church Building son of the late Nelva and Fund, 3612 Dry Fork Rd., Everett Cochran. He is Dry Fork, VA 24549 or survived by his wife, Ver- the Salvation Army, 2905 gie Debbie Cochran. Mr. Riverside Dr, Danville, VA Cochran was retired from 24540. Greyhound Bus Company Norris Funeral Services, and was a member of Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Central Blvd. Church of Hermon Chapel, Danville God. is serving the Herndon In addition to his parents family. Mr. Cochran is preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph Lester Cochran. Matilda Marie Survivors, in addition Unger Bailey to his wife, include a Matilda Marie Unger brother, Ray E. Cochran and wife Lanell and sister, Bailey, age 84, formerly of 827 Arnett Boulevard, Kathryn Hedrick and passed away on Saturday, husband Billy. Other December 6, 2014 at survivors include two nieces and two nephews, Piney Forest Healthcare Center after a decline in five great-nephews and one great-great niece. He health for several years and where she had been a loved all his family and resident for the past eight friends dearly. months. Funeral services were Mrs. Bailey was born on held on Tuesday, DeJuly 31, 1930 in Halifax cember 9, 2014 at 11 am County, a daughter of the at Central Blvd Church late Karl J. Unger and the of God with Rev. John late Susie Voges Unger. Meadows and Rev. Billy She had lived most of her Hedrick officiating. Norris Funeral Services, life in Danville. She was of the Catholic faith. She Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville was the last survivor of her generation. She was is serving the Cochran married to Cecil Arlin family. Bailey, who predeceased her on March 2, 2010. Mrs. Bailey is survived by three sons, John P. Bailey and wife, Kim, Matthew “Matt” Arlin Bailey and
Vickie Barker all of Danville, Mark Andrew Bailey and wife, Beth of South Boston, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Services were conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Darrell Campbell officiating. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Bailey family.
2014 at Danville Regional Medical Center after a decline in health for the past year. Born in Penhook, VA on February 19, 1924 he was raised by his great uncle and aunt, John and Laura Taylor. Mr. Divers worked for the City of Danville in the Water & Gas Department and later worked for Dodson Brothers Exterminating until his retirement. He was a member of North Main Baptist Church. He loved Ada Thompson yard work and enjoyed camping. Bennett On July 15, 1943, he Ada Thompson Bennett, married, Helen Adkins 96, of 2345 Miller Drive, Divers, who survives. Ring- In addition to his wife gold, of the residence he is survived by a daughter, VA, died Priscilla D. Coon, of Danville. on Sun- He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Leonard day, Coon. Decem- Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Deber 7, 2014 at Roman cember, 10, 2014 at 2:00 Eagle Rehabilitation & Health Care Center after PM at Highland Burial being in declining health Park conducted by the Rev. Fred Unger. for the past 6 months. In lieu of flowers the Mrs. Bennett was born family suggests memorial on January 6, 1918 in Halifax County, daughter donations be made to a of the late Johnny Samuel charity of your choice. Thompson and the late Hester Richie Thompson. Thomas Wayne She spent all of her life in the Airport Community Dawson of Danville. She worked Thomas Wayne Dawson, in sales at Thalhimers for 70, of 1041 Raven Hollow 17 years until her retireRoad, ment. She was a charter Ringmember of Williamson gold, Memorial Presbyterian VA, Church where she served died, as past President of the MonWomen of the Church, day, taught Sunday School Deand was a member of the cemchoir. ber 08, 2014 at his In January of 1935 she residence. married Jesse William Born in Danville, VA on Bennett, Sr. who passed March 12, 1944 he was away on May 22, 1991. a son of the late Thomas She is survived by a son, Adams Dawson and HesJesse William “Bill” Ben- ter Lewis Dawson. nett, Jr. and wife Star of Mr. Dawson served in Ringgold, VA., daughter- the US Army and was a in-law, Linda Bennett, of member of Kentuck BapDanville; two brothers, tist Church. He worked Samuel Thompson, of for the former Dibrell Danville and William E. Brothers before working Thompson of Warrenton, at Goodyear. He was a VA.; a sister, Virginia T. charter member of Soars Walker, of Providence, local 831. NC; three grandchildren, Survivors include a Kim Tate and husband Ja- daughter, Janice D. son, Kenneth Bennett and Wilson, of Providence, wife Paula, Dusty Bennett NC; a step-son, Clarence and wife Nathalie; and six Beckner, of Ringgold; two great-grandchildren, Josh sisters, Linda D. Talbard, Tate, Kelsey Tate, Chase of Ringgold; Betty Jean Bennett, Colin Bennett, D. Scott, of Danville; two Cole Bennett, and Zach grandsons, Timmy DawBennett. son, Jimmy Dawson, Jr.; She was predeceased a step-grandson, Michael by a son Johnny Lee Beckner; and a special Bennett, four brothfriend, Jeanee Dawson. ers, James Thompson, He was predeceased by Johnny Thompson, Ralph his wife, Mary Elaine Thompson; three sisters, Dawson, a son, Jimmy Sallie T. Adkins, Dorothy Ray Dawson, Sr., a daughT. Crumpton, and Ann T. ter, Sandra Kay Dawson, Perkins. and a brother, Kenneth Funeral services were Earl Dawson. conducted on Wednesday, Graveside service was December 10, 2014 at held on Wednesday, De2:00 p.m. at Williamson cember 10, 2014 at 11:00 Memorial Presbyterian AM from Highland Burial Church with The ReverPark conducted by the end Dr. Robert H. Ramey, Rev. Allen Mahan. Jr. officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Rosa Denise Williamson Memorial Strader Presbyterian Church, 483 Rosa Denise Strader, 54, Mountain Hill Rd., Ringof 434 Lovelace RD, gold, VA. Pelham, NC died unexWrenn-Yeatts North pectedly on Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Bennett Monfamily. day, Dec. 8, William Curtis 2014 at Divers MoWilliam Curtis Divers, 90, ses of 527 Skyline Ave, died, Cone Hospital in GreensMonday, December 08,