Feb 9, 2010

Nora Haynes Davis, 94, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Martinsville, where she had been a resident for 12 years.

She was born in Franklin County on Sept. 26, 1915, to Willie C. Haynes and Elsie Craig Haynes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Willard Davis, who died March 13, 1986; and two sisters, Pauline Pulliam and Irene Marshall.

She graduated from Martinsville High School and attended Greensboro Bible College. She lived in the Danville area for 33 years and was one of the founders of Longview Friends Church, where she taught Sunday school.

Surviving are a brother, Paul Haynes of Martinsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Swicegood Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Bob Yeaman officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service Wednesday.

Feb 9, 2010

A memorial service for Paul Joseph Elsenheimer, 86, of 350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, who died Feb. 6, 2010, at King’s Grant Health Care, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Victory Chapel, King’s Grant Community, with Chaplain Paul Johnson and Pastors Randy Stevens and Rusty Reaser officiating.

He was born in Hornell, N.Y., on May 12, 1923, to Benjamin Elsenheimer and Essie Mae Huff Elsenheimer. His parents preceded him in death.

Elsenheimer served in the Army during World War II and was a church business administrator and treasurer for the National Association of Church Business Administrators.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville and a member of session.

Surviving are his wife, Esther Edwards Elsenheimer of the home; a daughter, Ann Elsenheimer White of Columbia, S.C.; two sons, James P. Elsenheimer of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mark E. Elsenheimer of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115; Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St., Americus, Ga. 31709; or to the local Habitat for Humanity, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112.

Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 9, 2010

The funeral for Curtis Lee “Butch” Flood, 57, of 1100 Mountain Road, No. 2, Martinsville, who died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hines Funeral Services with Pastor Shirley McCain officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour prior to the funeral Thursday and other times at the home of his mother at 1151 E. Church St., Apt. 20-A, Martinsville.

Flood was born in Martinsville on March 7, 1952, to Cassie Scales Flood of Martinsville and John A. Flood. His father preceded him in death.

He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1970 and worked at Martinsville Novelty for 10 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Shelia Clark of Maryland; two sisters, Joan M. Jones and Bonnie F. Koger, both of Martinsville; three brothers, Glenn E. Flood of Texas, Johnny D. Flood of Martinsville and Anthony O. Flood of Washington, D.C.; and one grandchild.

Feb 9, 2010

Mary L. “Kitty” Haddon, 90, of Bassett, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at Fort Trial Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at Henry Memorial Park with Dr. Joey McNeill officiating.

The family also is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Kathy Craig, 8270 Virginia Ave., Bassett.

She was born Aug. 23, 1919, in Sherwood, Tenn. to James Andy Steele and Minnie Katherine Pack Steele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Haddon; a daughter, Nancy Haddon; a sister; five brothers; and two great-grandsons.

She was a member of Fort Trial Baptist Church and the Truth Seekers Sunday school class.

Surviving are four daughters, Dorothy H. “Dot” Collins of Collinsville, JoAnne H. Short of Roanoke, Bobbie H. Williams of Randleman, N.C., and Kathy H. Craig of Bassett; two sisters, Ruby S. Leslie of Bland and Annie Chitwood of Dickson, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Fort Trial Baptist Church Building Fund, 170 Oak Level Road, Stanleytown, Va. 24168.

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Bassett Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 9, 2010

The funeral for Frank Albert Harris, 81, of Fieldale, who died Feb. 5, 2010, was held Monday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Fry and Elaine Hancock officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park.

Pallbearers were Ray Sloan, Darrell Walker, David Jones, Jerry Call, Steve Jarosz, Dillard Gravely, Lynn Shorter and Bill Hager.

Feb 9, 2010

Frances Jane Joyce, 91, of Lawsonville, N.C., died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart.

She was born in Patrick County on April 4, 1918, to Palmer Joyce and Sara Jane Hylton Joyce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Hughes; her second husband, George Edward Joyce; two granddaughters, Aleta Nicole Hughes and Cassandra Hughes; a brother, William Joyce; three sisters, Estelle, Eleanor and Elizabeth Joyce; and several half brothers and sisters.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Brooks Tatum officiating. Burial will be in the Ayers Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home for 30 minutes prior to the service Thursday.

Feb 9, 2010

Katie Kendrick Mabe, 54, of the Figsboro community, Martinsville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at her home.

She was the wife of Mike Mabe of the home.

Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 9, 2010

The funeral service for Ethel Virginia Toler, 88, of King’s Grant Nursing Home, Martinsville, who died Jan. 29, 2010, was held Monday at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Rocky Mount. Burial was in the Tinsley family cemetery.

Pallbearers were Justin Jones, Brandon Jones, Khyri Jones, Jimmy Mackenhimer, Charles “Chucky” Tinsley and Jason Holland.

Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel.

Feb 9, 2010

ROCKY MOUNT — Larry Edward Turner, 71, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delane “Carol” Turner; mother, Mildred Turner Rakes; father, Robert Turner; and stepfather, Harbour Rakes.

He retired from American Furniture Co.

Surviving are two daughters, June Turner Lawrence and Dianne Lynn Turner; two sisters, Alberta Turner Brown and Ruby Turner Gusler of Collinsville; half sister, Betty Rakes Wray; two half brothers, Jimmy Rakes and H.D. Rakes; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bob Andrews officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Anchor United Assemblies of God, P.O. Box 669, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Flora Funeral and Cremation Service.

Feb 9, 2010

Margaret Wilson Webster, 92, of Martinsville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at her home.

Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel, will announce arrangements Thursday.

Feb 9, 2010

Carol Sue Young, 60, of Bassett, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 9, 1949, to Thomas Morgan Allen and Betty Lewis Allen. Her parents preceded her in death.

She had worked at Bassett Mirror Co., and she was a member of People Church of the Living God.

Surviving are two daughters, Wendy Boothe of the Stone Dairy community and Betsy Hancock of the Preston community; a son, Lucas Fretwell of Florida; two sisters, Sandra Cassell and Shelia Spencer, both of Collinsville; a brother, David Allen of Madison, N.C.; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the People Church of the Living God with Bishop Dwayne Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carol Sue Young Memorial Fund at any Carter Bank & Trust.

Arrangements are by Bassett Funeral Service.