A10 MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Obituaries CARTER Christine Frances Christine Frances Carter, 76. of: Wyatt Farm Road, Axton, lied, Monday, December 7, 2015 at her residence: Born April 26, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, Va. she was the daughter of the late James and Classie Leftwich Tarpley. She was married to the late George Edward Carter. The family will receive friends at the residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. in Friday, December 11, 2015 from Bellevue Alissionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Anthony Matthews, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow 111 the Carter Family Cemetery.
Family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.fisherandwatkins funeralhome.com. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Carter family. LOOS JR. Earl D.
A memorial service. to celebrate the life of Earl D. Loos, 15, of Camden, SC, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. The Rev. Paul Allen will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials may be made in Earl's memory. to the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County, 110 E. DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020. Earl D.
Loos, Jr. was born on July 28, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Earl D. Loos, Sr. and Helen Handy. Loos.
He de: parted this life December 3, 2015. Earl was educated in the Harrison, Ohio public school system and graduated from William Henry Harris son High School in June 1958. He attended Union College in Barbourville, where he graduated in June 1962 with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, and in August 1965 earned a Masters in Physical Chemistry from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Earl began his career as a Chemical Engineer at the DuPont Textile Fibers Plant in Martinsville, Va. in Julv 1968.
He was married to Lanie. P. Loos and from this marriage were born three children. In 1995 he trans: ferred to the May Plant in Camden, S.C.remarried, and continued his career until his tirement in 2003: Earl was an avid collector, Lionel train collecting was his favorite. He remained an active menber of the east and west coast train collectors associations until his passing.
Earl leaves to morn his passing his beloved and devoted wife. Elaine Reeder Loos: two sons and daughters-in-law, Earl Don Loos, Ill (Katherine) of Springfield, Va. and Karl Loos (Maria) of Rustburg. daughter and sons inlaw. Melodi Westergren (John) of Fincastle.
two step Harrison R. and Deion R. Reeder of: Wilmington, sev. en grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; sister, Beatrice Dorman of Ashville. Ohio; stepmother, Anna Loos of Hamilton, Ohio, a niece and nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the Loos family by visiting www. VERNON James Jeffery James Jeffrey (Jeff) Vernon. 62. of Ridgeway, died Sunday, December 6, 2015.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 11. 2015, at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church in Ridgeway, Va. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. EANES Michael Ernest Michael Ernest Eanes, 53, of Old Liberty Drive. Axton, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Arrangements by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. HORNE Robert Henry Robert Henry Horne, 62, of Martinsville, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Arrangements are by Collins Funeral Home of Bassett. O'DELL James Thomas James Thomas of Clearview Dr. Martinsville, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015. rangements by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. Russia launches new strikes Air strikes against Syria include the first launch from a submarine MOSCOW (AP) sia has unleashed another.
barrage of airstrikes against targets in Syria, including the first combat launch of a new cruise mis: sile from a Russian submar ring in the Mediterrancan Sea, the country's defense minister said Tuesday. Kalibreruise missiles launched by the Rostov-onDon submarine successfully hit the designated targets in Raqua, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin. The submarine was in a submerged position during the launch. he added. Putin noted that the new cruise missile can be equipped with both conventional and nuclear warheads, adding he hopes that the latter "will never be needed." Shoigu said Tu-22 bombers.
flying from their base in Russin also took part in the raids, performing 60 combating Associated Press Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) President Vladimir Putin flight recorder from the Russian warplane shot down by a Turkish jet on Nov. 24. in the Novo Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow. Shoigu said Syrian and Russian troops had recovered the plane's flight recorder. Putin ordered it to be studied in the presence of foreign experts.
sorties in the last three days. He said the targets destroyed in the latest wave. of Russian airstrikes included a munitions depot, a factory manufacturing mortar rounds and oil facilities belonging to "terrorists." Shoigu said the Russian military had informed Israel and the United States about: the airstrikes before launchthem. A. U.S.
defense rancan. Russia has carried out its, air campaign in Syria since Sept. 30, using warplanes at an air base in Syria's coastal province of Latakia, as well as navy ships and long-range. bombers flying from their bases in Russia. While Moscow said its action has been focused on the Islamic State.
group, the U.S. and its allies have criticized Moscow for. also striking moderate rebel groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad. Shoigu told Putin that Syrian army forces had overtaken the area near the, border with Turkey where a Turkish jet shot down a Russian warplane on Nov 24. He showed.
Putin the plane's flight recorder, which he said Syrian and. Russian troops had recovered from the crash site. Putin ordered the flight recorder to be studied in the presence of foreign experts, adding that the data will show the plane's flight path. Moscow's relations with Ankara have been badly strained over the downing. Turkey said it shot down the aircraft after it violated Turkey's airspace for 17 scconds despite repeated warnings.
Pope: Mercy trumps moralizing as he opens Vatican's Holy Door VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Francis pushed open the great bronze doors of St. Peter's Basilica on Tuesday to launch his Holy Year of Mercy. declaring that mercy trumps moralizing in his Catholic Church. Francis stood in prayer. on the threshold of the basilica's Holy Door then walked through it, the first of an estimated 10 million faithful who will pass through over the course of the next year in a rite of pilgrimagedating, back centuries.
Athin and frail Emeritus Today, Dec. 9 Free community meal: p.m. at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, 107 Clearview Drive, Martinsville. Use the ramp entrance at the back of the church. Dr.
G.H. Vaughan is the pastor. General Joseph Martin Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution 11:45 a.m. at Chatmoss Country Club. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group: noon at Southern Area Agency on Aging, 204 Cleveland Martinsville.
Carolyn Scales, R.N., is the facilitator. A light lunch will be provided. Call SAAA at 632-6442 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous, Making the Connection Group: 9 a.m. open meeting at 24 Clay Martinsville; Axton.
Group open meeting at noon at Mt. Calvary Church, 350 A.L. Philpott Highway, Axton; Martinsville Group at 8 p.m. at SpencerFriendly Christian Church, 735 Friendly Church Road, Spencer. The Martinsville Senior Center will have Wednesday morning Bible Study class for men and women: aged 50 years or older.
at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. Pastor Zeke Zanatos leads the class. For more information call the Senior Center at 403- 5260. Game On activities for adults: 8 a.m.
att the Historic J.D. Bassett Event official, speaking on condiation of anonymity because. he wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly, confirmed that Russia notified the U.S. in advance. The U.S.
official said at least 10 cruise missiles were launched from Russian surface ships in the Caspian Sea and at least one missile was fired by a Russian submarine in the eastern Mediter- pilgrims who are flocking to. Rome on foot, by car, train and plane to participate in the yearlong celebration. Security was heightened after the Vatican was listed as a possible target following the Paris attacks, but the extra police patrols and traffic stops extended far beyond the immediate vicinity of the Vatican or even the other main pilgrimage sites in Rome. Francis launched the 12-month jubilee to emphasize what has become the leitmotif of his papacy: Church Ridgeway; Martinsville Group, open speaker meeting: 8 p.m. First Baptist Church, 23 Starling Martinsville.
Joshua Place, a 12- step program for all addictions: 6:30 p.m. at Orchard Drive Baptist. Church, 228 Orchard Drive, Sanville community, Bassett. Crochet Group at the Collinsville Library: 10 a.m. until noon.
This group is open to all skill levels for learning and sharing with others who enjoy crochet. Bring your current project or get advice on what you need to begin crocheting. It is Friday, Dec. 11 Music Night at SpencerPenn Centre. Doors open.
at 5.p.m. with concessions. Open mic begins. at 5:30 p.m., followed by the featured band, Two Two Old and The Country Boys. Admission: $4 donation.
Magna Vista High School Concert Band Winter Concert: 7 p.m. at MVHS Auditorium. Special guest soloist, Jeff Prillaman, tenor. The concert is free to the public. In Loving Memory of Sallie Adams Happy Birthday! We love you and miss you greatly and always, d.
Pope Benedict XVI walked through the doorway right after Francis, gingerly negotiating the two steps with the help of a cane and his longtime assistant. It was a rare outing for the 88-year-old Benedict, whose historic resignation led to Francis' election and a papacy dedicated to showing the merciful side of the church. Some 5,000 extra police, carabinieri and soldiers have been deployed around Rome, and a no-fly zone imposed its skies. to protect the Center. Once inside, participants may stay until 4 p.m.
Cost: $1 per day, $10 per month or $100 per year. For more information, call Jessica Bowers at 629-1369 or email com. Thursday, Dec. 10 Henry County School, Board monthly meeting: 6 p.m., followed by closed session, Summerlin Meeting Room, Henry County" Administration Building. A free community meal will be served from 6:30 p.m.
at Daystar Ministries, 6387 Virginia Bassett. Everyone is welcome. Mount Olivet Ruritan Club's annual Christmas dinner and 2016 linstallation of officers: 6 p.m. at the club building, 400 Ward Road, Martinsville. Mike Morrison, national director, will install the officers.
Horsepasture Ruritan Club annual Christmas dinner and evening of Christmas music for. members and spouses: 7 p.m. at the Ruritan building. Dupont Spinnerette retirees luncheon: 12:30 p.m. at Clarence's Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 6636 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway.
Individuals will be responsible for their meal cost. Alcoholics Anonymous, "Martinsville Group, Big Book study: noon, Christ Episcopal Church; Primary Purpose Group: 6:30 p.m., Ridgeway United Church, 160 showing the merciful and welcoming side of a Catholic Church more often known for moralizing and casting judgment. "How much wrong we do to God and his grace when we speak of sins being punished by his judgment before we speak of their being forgiven by his mercy," Francis told an estimated 50,000 people gathered under rainy skies for his Mass opening the jubilee: "We have to put mercy before judgment, and in any event God's judgment will always be in the light of his mercy. Alcoholics Anonymous, Martinsville Group, (As BIll Sees It): noon, Christ Episcopal Church; Martinsville Group (12 12) open meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church; Primary Purpose Group (Big Book): 8 p.m.
at Church of Christ, 2115 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville. Overeaters Anonymous: 9.a.m. at Calvary Christian Church 515 Mulberry Rd Martinsville. Entrance. through downstairs back door at the side of the church.
Game On activities for adults: 8 a.m. at the Historic J.D. Bassett Event Center. Once inside, participants may stay until 4 p.m. Cost: $1 per day, $10 per month or $100 per year.
For more information, call Jessica Bowers at 629-1369 or email com. Calendar items may be mailed. to faxed to mailed to P.O. Box 3711, Martinsville, Va. 24115; or brought to the office at 204 Broad no office at 204 Broad no phone calls.
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