10 MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN Friday, March 2, 2018 OBITUARIES Obituarles ANDERSON Mr. Hezekiah (Zeke) Anderson, of Martinsville, Va. passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Sovah Hospital in Martinsville. He was born November 28,1950 in Lynchburg, Va. to the late Hezekiah and Dorothy Anderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Anderson; and brother Joe Anderson. He was educated in the Lynchburg school system, where he made many childhood friends. When he was an insurance salesman he moved to Martinsville. After departing the insurance business, he found employment in textile (Tultex, Bassett Walker) convenience stores (Market Square and Sparkey's) and snack company (Monogram). He became a member of First United Christ after relocating to Martinsville, He loved music and the outdoors.
He could often be found outside listening to music with his dog Spirit at his side. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Menefee Anderson of the bome: son, Darrell Anderson of Virginia Beach, brother, Frank Anderson of Lynchburg, seven brother in laws; and six sister in laws; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3:2018 at Antioch Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Va. Family will receive friends half an hour before funeral Arrangements en: trusted by Stanfield Mortuary Service in Rocky Mount, Va.
0 101 Main do, a 000 RANDOLPH Wayne A. Wayne A A. Randolph, 70, Muncie, Ind. passed away Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born Wednesday, February 18, 1948, in Indianapolis, the son of Robert and Glennajean (Logue) Randolph.
Wayne attended and graduated from Purdue University in Pharma cy. Wayne was an Eagle Scout and later joyed leading troops on camping and fishing trips. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Wayne was also a loyal and avid fan of Purdue Unit versity sports. He derived a lot of joy from family, spending time especially with a treasuring his grand- children.
He was a pharmacist, most recently Walgreens and IU Health for several years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife Brenda, whom he married November 6, 1989; also surviving is his mother, Glennajean Rasmussen; seven children, Wendi (husband Doug) Clements, Trenton (wife Susie) Randolph, James (wife Li: sa) Kearns, Alan (wife Lane) Kearns, Stepha: nie (husband Ryan) Reed, Kristy (husband Frank) DiCostanzo, and Cynthia (husband Zach) Cox; twenty-one grandchildren; four great five brothers, Bob (wife Sandie) Randolph, Tom (wife Karen) Randolph, Duane (wife Teresa) Rasmussen, Brad (wife Terrie) Rasmussen, and Bill Randolph; two sisters, Cheryl Arthur, and Maureen (husband Garry) Bennett. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Randolph, and step dad, Duane Ras. mussen. Family and friends may call at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 W.
Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Ind. 47304, on Monday, March 5, 2018, from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m. Services will be held 1 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences to the family may be directed to: www.elmri dgefuneralhome.com GRAVELY Ruth Hodges Ruth Hodges Grave: ly, 89, formerly of Collinsville, Va. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Carilion Franklin Memorial after a brief ill.
ness. She was born on September 9, 1928 to the late John D. Hodg: es and Martha Ann Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Andrew Lee Gravely her son, Stephen Gravely; and brothers, John Milton, Lonnie, James, and Beamon Hodges. Ruth was a devoted wife and loving mother.
She cared for, and was always there for her family members. She enjoyed reading, cook: ing, sharing recipes, and spending Friday mornings with her friend and hairdresser, Mickey Buck. Ruth also worked on family genealogy with special family friend, Desmond Kendrick. She worked at DuPont a number of years and then at John Redd Smith School, and was of the Christi: an faith. Ruth and her husband Andrew spent their winters in Florida after retiring.
They. fished, walked on the beach, and made many new friends. The last years of her life, Ruth resided at Fork Mountain Rest Home where she kept the staff entertained. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy G. Gusler and husband Dean; sons, A.L.
Gravely Jr. and wife Georgia and Thomas Gravely; brother, Claude Hodges; and grandchildren, Michael Gravely and wife Monies ca, Douglas Gravely and wife Cindy, Katie Gravely, Matthew Gravely, Stephanie Mason, and Steve "Bubba" Mason. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, -2018 at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville Chapel with the Rever end David Williams officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m, on Friday, March 2,2018 at Norris Funeral Serv. ices, Martinsville Chapel and other times at the home of Ruth's son, A.L. Gravely Jr. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home and Carilion Franklin Me.
morial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a char ity of your choice. Norris Funeral Serve ices, Inc. and Crematory of Martinsville, Va. is serving the Gravely family.
Online condolences may be made at Norris GREY Sam L. Sam L. Grey, 61, of 80 Valentine Martinsville passed away on February 22, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Martinsville, Va. on July 21, 1956 to the late Priscilla Grey Wal.
ler. He was also preceded in death by his dad, Emmanuel Waller Sr, grandparents, John W. and Metore Grey, Sam is survived by his wife, Lisa Waller Grey of the home for 39 years; two sons, JaRel Grey and Corey Porter of Martinsville, two daughters, Saman. tha Grey of Collinsville, Va. and Natoya Hairston of Martinsville, Va.
two sisters, Jennifer Grey of Axton, Va, and Metore Waller of Martinsville, two brothers, Emmanuel Waller Jr. and Derrick Waller of Martinsville, three grandchild dren, Nadea Elam, Jay Ceon Hairston and Natoria Martin, all of Martinsville: mother in law, Shirley Waller of Ridgeway, two brothers law, Lewis (Tammy) Waller of Callinaville, Va. and Bruce (Blanche) Waller of Danville, six sisters in law, Lorrie Stokes of Martinsville, Sandra Hairston of Ridgeway, Va; Karen Waller of Collinsville, VA, Tracy Cousins of High Point, NC, April Cunningham of Lorton, Va. and Kena of Eden, N.C. Al so surviving are a host of aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and extended family.
The family will continue to receive visitors at 67 Kennedy Way, Collinaville, Va. from 12 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at New College Institute, 191 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA with Dr. Lewis Waller officiating. In honor of his NFL Team the family ask you to wear Dallas Cowboy attire or colors that matches his team.
I'm lieu of flowers, because of Sam's love for children, please send donations to Fresh Start Ministry GYM-Graceville Youth Ministry At 337 Patrick Avenue Fieldale, VA 24089. Arrangements en trusted to Perry. Spencer Funeral Home, Inc. in Madison, NC. Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Chatham Heights Baptist Church and will be officiated by the Reverend Bob Cole and Dr. Michael Hatfield. The interment be at Roselawn Burial Park at 2 p.m. WRIGHT Ella Ward Donavant Ella Ward Donavant Wright, 87, of Martinsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
She was born in Henry County on July 6, 1930 to Willie Jackson Donavant and Claudia Minter Donavant. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Claiborne, and Marvin Donavant: sisters, Gladys Johnston Riddle, Gertrude McGuire and Lois Carnell Donavant Stegall. She is survived by her husband, Andrew H. Wright; sons, Kent Ellis Wright and wife Theresa, Sammy Glenn Wright and wife Robin, and Mark Andrew Wright and wife Wenona; grandchil.
dren, Brad Wright, Melody Wright, Sa. mantha Church, Amy Ruhlman, Elise Fonseca, Victor Wright; and nine greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Wright was a graduate of Martinsville High School and lifelong res: ident of Henry County. She was a member of Chatham Heights Baptist Church where she was a former choir member and Sunday school teacher.
A visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 at McKee Stone A obituaries Memorials may be made to Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Old Chatham Road, Martineville, VA' 24112:. Arrangements are by McKee Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA To express condolences online, please visit Dignity GALLOWAY Savannah Savannah Galloway, 74, of Collinsville, passed d'away Wednes. day, February 28, 2018. Wright Funeral Service Crematory is handling arrangements: SIMMONS Jimmy Jimmy Simmons, 66, of Critz, passed away Wednesday, February 28,2018.
Wright Fu. neral Service Crema: tory is handling arrangements. NEWMAN Deborah Deborah Newman, 63, of Ridgeway, passed away Wednesday. February 28, 2018. Wright Funeral Service Crematory is handling arrangements.
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Rather than let it go, again, I called her out. I let Alice know that if she has a problem, she should speak with me, not my husband or his siblings. She proceeded to attack me for more than an hour See ANNIE, PaCO 49 'The Fantasticks co creator Harvey Schmidt dies at 88 NEW YORK (AP) Were You" are also among Harvey Schmidt, the the musical's most recogcomposer of Fan- nized songs. tasticks," which made The musical, based its debut when Dwight on an obscure play by D. Eisenhower was still Edmond Rostand, doesn't president and became the necessarily have the maklongest running musical ings of a hit.
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