i A 104- Friday, March 10, 2006 Rolen B. Belcher Rolen Burton "Tiny" BelcheT. 56, of 131 Rockwood Part Road, Bassett, died Wednes day, March 8 2006, at his home. He was born la Forge on July 29. 1930, to Jude son Douthat Belcher Sr.
and Frances Johnson Belcher. In addition to his parents. he wAS preceded in death by two brothers, Judson Douthat Belcher Jr. and Jerry Wayne Belcher, and step- grand dauchter. "He was a heavy equipment operator and retired after 13 yours of service as a meter read: er for the Ilenry County Pubic Service Authonty.
Surviving are his wife. Brenda S. Belcher of Bassett: a stepdaughter, Shelly Depriest of Covington: two stepsons, James Schooler of Bassett and David Schooler of Ridgeway; three sisters, Linda May of Covington, Betty Crowder of Collinsville and Carroll Entsminger of Clifton Forge: a brother, Paul Belcher of Forge; four stepgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at Nicely Funer.
al Home chapel in Clinton Forge with Chaplain Rick Poland offciating Burial will be in Mountain View Ceme tery in Clifton Forge. The family will receive friends from p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the home of his stepdaughter. Shelly Depriest, 2316 1lot Springs Road, Covington. Charles D.
Brown The funeral for Charles Dean Brown, 66, of Collinsville, who died March Today, March 10 Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., open topic, "It Works: How and Why Textbook Study," Memor. lal Hospital in Martinsville. Alcobolies Anonymous: noon, Martinsville group, closed discussion at Christ Episcopal Church, Church Street, Martinnille: 8 p.m., Collinnille group, big book stuty, Church of Christ. Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville. Spencer Penn Centre will best "A Nicht of Bluegrass" from 1.30 to 9.30 p.m.
at the center. Turn at the Spencer Post Omce. 3 Bands featured will be The Master's Five, Junior Cassady, Arnold Terry and Mends and Wendell Young and friends. Concessions will be available at 5:30 p.m. Free admission; donations accepted for the center's renovation.
Rangeley Ruritan Golf Langue, first match of year. 9 Arrest made Authorities have arrested a Stuart woman in connection with several Incidents of forgery in late 2000 and early 2006, according to a Patrick County Sheriff's Office report. Lisa S. Strickland, 34, of 179 Turner Road, Stuart, was charged Wednesday with six counts of forgery and six counts uttering as well as six' counts of petty larceny in connection with Incidents that took place between Oct. 25 and Jan.
21, according to the In Henry County Sheriff's Office reports: Orbin S. Smith reported Winter Smith Gateway Streetscape Foundation Inc. will bold a Smith River Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
The original event was snowed out in February. This winter cleanup will concentrate on removing debris and trash from the banks of the Smith River and Father convicted tennis opponents MONT- DE- MARSAN, France CAP) A father was convicted Thursday of drug ging his children's tennis opponents, leading to one: player's death, and was sentenced to eight years in prison. 4, 2006, was beid Thursday at Roselawn Chapel Rev. Funeral Home with the Dwayne Pruitt and Brother Jason Shupe officiating. Burial was In Roselawn Burial Park.
Pallbearers were Earl Sturall Jr. Elwood De Hart Lee Key. Junior Gillespie, Jeremy Gillespie. Michael Napier, Terry Barbour and Pete Smith. Patricia M.
Giles ents. She was a member of the Only Way Church of Christ in Patricia Ana Martin of 1101 Mountain Road, Axton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, Memorial Hospital in tinwille. She was born In tinmille on June 17, 1955, to Joseph Giles Alan Martin and Mamie Martin. She was preceded in death by het par- Eden, N.C. Surviving are her busband, Floyd William Giles of Axton.
four daughters, Edna V. Martin, Deborah M. Finney and Melissa Giles, all of Martinsville and Tonya R. Giles of Danville; two stepsons, Jerome Smalls of New Castle, and Larone Smith of tinsville: four sisters, Laura Halley, Chattie Giles, JoAnn Mitchell and Una "Tina" Martin, all of Martinaville; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m.
Sunday at Greater Refuge Center of Deliverance with Bishop Albert Hairston a.m. tec time at Gordon Trent Golf Course, Stuart; open to any-. one at no charge by the league. Call Shorty Severance at 673- 1243 for more information. Saturday, March 11 Smith River Cleanup: 9 a.m.
until 1 p.m. Volunteers scould gather at the Fioldale Ballpark at 9 a.m. Call 634 4674 If you have questions. Trash bags will be provided. Brunswick stew by the Preston Rurttan Club: takeout only; will be available after 10 a.m.
Brunswick stew by the Ridgeway Ruritan Club; takeout beginning at 9 a.m. at $5 a quart. Preorders must be picked up the morning of the event unless other arrangements have been made with the club. Country breakfast, including buckwheat pancakes: 6-10 a.m. at the Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road.
in Thursday that on Wednesday evening, someone took $250 cash from his wallet on Phospho Springs Road, Ridgeway, according to a report. The incident is under investigation, the report stated. Salvador Serrano Lopez reported Monday that sometime during 2004, someone used his Social Security number to obtain employment in Henry County, Scrub Board Laundry reported Wednesday that between Aug. 13 and 15, some one broke into a coin operated change machine and stole the change hopper and cash, River Cleanup the feeder streams. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are asked to take part.
They are asked to gather at the Fieldale Ball Park across from the iron bridge on Field Avenue In Fieldale. Volunteers will receive gifts for participating, and snacks and drinks will be available. of drugging during Christophe Fauviau had confessed to the crime dur. lag the trial in Mont-deMarsan In southwestern France. The former military pilot was accused of spiking the officiating Burial will be la the Giles and Hairston family cemetery 12.
Arton. The family will receive Mends for one balf-hour before the funeral and other times at the bome of Lasac and Deborah Finney, 930 Laurel Park Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 2006, Memorial Hospital in linsville. He born In Mount on Oct.
20. 1933, to Clarence Hall William R. Hall William Robert Hall, 72. of 830 Glendale Martineville, died Wednesday, March 8, Hall and Alice Hodges Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Arst wife, Edna Mae Hall; a son, James William Hall; two stepsons, Jeffery Clark and Brian Clark: and a brother, Claude Hall.
He worked for Bassett Fur. niture Industries for 25 years, then retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber with 25 years of service. He was a member of the United Rubber Workers Union and attended Clearview Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife. Marie Hall of the home; a son, Wesley Hall Sr.
of two stepsons, Wayne Clark and Stacy Clark, both of Martinaville; a stepdaughter, Joy Barrett of Martinsville: two sistern, Margaret Rakes and Cora Hodges, both of Rocky Mount; and three grandchildren. All you can cat meat loaf and tarbecue dinner, including veg. stables, dessert and drink: 48 p.m. at Fieldale-Collinsville Volunteer Rescuc Squad, sponsored by the squad auxiliary. Handicapped parking available at the back of the building, Adults.
seniors 60 and over, under age 6, free. Country breakfast: a.m. at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church at Elamsville in Patrick County, to raise mon-. ey for college scholarships for Patrick County High School graduates; $0 for adults; $3 for children. Auction to benefit the MS Walk, beginning at 4 p.m.
at the former Bassett Middle School. Numerous items of furniture, trips, dinners, getaways, crafts and more will be avallable. All sales final. Items must be picked up the day of sale; terms of sale are cash or according to a report. The report stated that the Incident la under Investigation.
The Martinsville Fire EMS Dept. responded to building fire at Duffers Bar and Grill on E. Church Street Thursday morning, according to a report. The report stated that upon their way building arrival, firefighters forced through the patio door and found a small grease fire in the kitchen, according to the report. "The blaze was extinguished without incident, the report Saturday Gateway Streetscape Foundation loc.
will supply trash bags, doves and safety vests. To pre contact Gateway Streetscape at 634-4674 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers also may register Saturday at the event.
tournaments water bottles of bis children's opponents 27 times in tournaments across France from 2000 to 2003, using the anti-anxiety drug Temesta, which can cause drowsiness. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Revs. Heywood Alcora and Roo Gardner officiating Burial will be in Roselawn. Burial Park The family will receive Mends from 6 to 8 p.m Sunday at the funeral home and other limes at the home.
Memorials may be made to Clearview Baptist Church, 631 Clearview Drive, Marunsville, Va. 24112. Shawn C. Harrington funeral for Shawn Christopher Harrington, 20, of Martinsville, who died March 6, was held Thurs day at The Church at Mercy Crossing with Minister Jackie Poe officiating Bunal was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Gerald Prillaman, Tim Prillaman.
Ronnie Prillaman, Jed Prilla: man, Billy Prillaman, Wayne Prillaman, Junior Prillaman, Dewey Prillaman, Jackie Carter, Andy Meece, Ken Meece, Dennis Akers, colm Moore, Fred Rakes and Ezra Dalton. Collins Funeral Services was in charge of arrange ments. Mary V. Kendrick PASADENA, Texas Mary Jane Vauchn Kendrick, 52, formerly of Martinsville, Va, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at her home in Pasadena. She was a member of St.
Pius Catholic Church in Pasadena. Surviving Is her husband, Brock Kendrick. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Plus V.
Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to check made to the National MS Society, Korean ilappy Warriors for Kareen veterans, Including Mar County: 8 a.m. at the Stratford Inn, 2500 Riverside Drive, Danville. The guest speaker will be retired La. Col.
Jon Hatheld, the executive director of the Virginia War Memorial Foundation in Richmond. Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinsville group, closed discus- sion, noon, at Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m. closed discus sion, Broad Street Christian Church. Narcotics Anonymous: 9 a.m. open discussion meeting.
New Prospect Family Praise and Worship Center, 704 E. Church Martinsville. Sunday, March 12 Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society: 3 p.m. in the forgery stated. The department also put out a brush fire Wednesday afternoon in the 300 block of First Street.
1. In addition, the department responded to the following medical emergencies: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of Commonwealth Boulevard. 6:19 a.m. Thursday in the 1400 block of W.
Fayette 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Hospital Drive. 12:51 p.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of E. Church Street.
IN LOVING MEMORY Ruth Marie Bootie 1, 1929 March 11, 2004. Mother If a flower blooms in heaven every moment that we miss you. You'll scroll forever through blossoms bending down to kiss you. The Farndy I the Houston or Pasadens SPCA. Pac Stancil Funeral Home is in charge of arratigements.
Raymond R. THOMASVILLE, N.C. A graveside service for Ray. mood Ray" Randolph Roach, 31. of Thomarville, who died March 5, 2006, was beld Wednecday at the Roach famIly" cemetery on Robertson Ridge Road.
Axton. Dr. David Adkins and the Revs. Norman Henderson and Gerry Robinson officiated. Jack J.
Rosemond A memorial service for Jack J. Rose mond, 87, of 104 FarmIngton Court, Martinsville, who died March 8, 2006, at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.Ca will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at the First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville, Dr. Randy Stevens and Dick Hensley will officiate. Henry N.
Soyars CASCADE Henry Norman Soyars, 79, of Cascade, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at the Danville Regional Medical Center, He was born in Pittrylvania County to Charles Keen Soyars and Annie Sull Soyars, In addition to bis parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Norina (lene Soyars; and son, Vernon Franklin Soyars, lie graduated from Ferrum Junior College and served in the Navy during World War He was a truck driver with Roy Stone Transfer in Martinsville for more than 30 years, then worked for Wackenhut Security in Eden, N.C., for five years. Pythian Building on the Square in uptown Martinaville. Local advance to Calendar, MarSANFORD M. "BOB" ROBERTS II1 Sanford Madison Roberta 111, 53, of Winchester, Virginia ded Thursday. March 9, 2006 in his home.
Mr. Roberta was born. September 1952 in Martineville, Virginia the son of the late Sanford M. Roberta, Jr. and Emile Franklin Roberta, Mr.
Roberts was Vice President of Marketing with National Fruit and previously was employed with Jimmy Dean Corporation In Memphis. Tennessee. He was an active member of Braddock Street Untied Methodist Church, where he taught the High School Sunday School Class. He was graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with BA in French Language and Literature, and the University of Georgia, with MA in Journalism. He served on the Board of Directors of Winchester Children's Museum, and the Center for American Places, in Hamsonburg.
Virginia. He was a Veteran serving with the United States Ali Force. He was an exemplary husband, lather, and and will be greatly missed He married Jay Edgemon on December 29, 1073. In Chattanooga, Surviving with his are hie son, Sanford M. Roberta IV, of Richmond.
Virginia, his daughters, Laura' Emily Roberts, of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Caroline Elizabeth Roberta, one slater. Cynthia Thompson, of Staunton, Virginia, and one brother, Franklin Roberts: of Raleigh, North Carolina. A Memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, at Braddock Street United Methodist Church with Reverend Alan Fetumise and Reverend Jay Keichner officiat. ing. Intemment will be private.
Mamonal contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2054 Valley Avenue, Suite B. Winchester, Virginia, 22601. historian and railroad expert Kenny Kirkman will present a slide program on 'The Dick and Willie Railroad." The meeting is open to the public. Narcotics Anonymous: 0:30 p.m., women's lasues, special interest mectino 8 p.m., open discussion, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1527 E. Church St.
Martinsville. Alcobolics Anonymous, Mak. Ing the Connection group I a.m. closed discussion at 301: Starling 5 p.m. Mar.
tinsville group, open discussion, at Christ Episcopal Church, Church Street, Mar. tinsville. Notices should be mailed la Dickens Soyarx daughter, Virgnia Soyars of Summer. Beld, N.C.; a son, Charles Dickens Soyars of Augusta, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Cascade Baptist Church with the Rev.
Wayne Mayberry officiating Burial will be at 3 p.m. March 10 at the Virginia Veteran Cemetery at Amelia, Memorials may be made to Cascade Baptist Church. Coo-: dolences may be expressed at www. www.virdniacremation.com. Cremation Society of Vir.
dinia is in charge of arrange ments. Walter R. Willey GREENSBORO, C. Walter Roger Willey, 65, of 3708 E. Lee Greensboro, died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Floyd County. to Walter Balley Willey and Ethel Burchem Willey. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a retired truck driver for Shaffer Trucking Co. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Willey of Eden; two sons, Ronnie Dale Willey of Bassett, and Jeffrey Allen Willey of Rocky Mount, a sister, Reva Akers of Summerfield; a brother, Larry WIlley of Galax, six grand.
children; and three great4 andchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fair Funeral Home chapel. No formal visitation will be held. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.fatrfuneralhome.com.
Bulletin, P.O. Box 3711, Martinsville, Va. 24115; faxed to or delivered to 204 Bread St. JACK ROSEMOND Jack Rosemond of 104 Farmington Court, died on March. 6th at the Carolines Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
He was born on December 25, 1919 in Charleston, SC and received his education in the field of country club Rosemond retired as businessman and country club manager, He was a potter of considerable fame in the Southern States of our country. Also, he was very popular me a precision got shot artist of considerable skill. He took special Interest In performing in front of school in our area schools, He was an Army officer who served in World War I1 and the Korean War, Upon his honorable discharge he resumed his country: club management career. While a resident of Martinevile he developed a very successful umbrella business. Jack: was very popular.
In Martineville and was the 2004 recipient of the prestigious Chizen of the Year Award given by the Martineville Police Department He was long; lime member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Thursday Morning Bible Class He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alexander Rosemond and Dowry Mittens Surviving are his wife Barbara of the hame and two sons and two daughters: son, Dr. John Rosemond and wife Willie: daughter, Ann Tarwater and her husband Michael; daughter, Janet Ruscingno 'and husband Tom and son, Munte Rosemand and wite Diane; a brother, Dr. Robert Rosemond, and six grandchildren, Eric and Ian Rosemond, Amy Rosemond Smith and Kathryn Tarwater Pittman, Allison Tarwater and Michael Tarwater. He was loved by al who knew him. memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Martineville on Wednesday, March 15th 11:00 a.m..
