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EDWITT WITT

Edwitt Witt, one of the founding members of Bent Mountain FAC & RS passed away on Monday, January 30,2012 at the age of 86

Cards may be sent to:
Lorraine Witt
9052 Poor Mountain Rd.
Bent Mountain VA 24059

Please keep this family in your prayers. Ed's son in law, Randy Wimmer, who use to be the Fire Chief at Bent Mountain, also lost his Great Grandmother this morning. She was 95. Her daughter, Randy's Mom, is also in the ICU at LGH with a CVA. They have 3 generations that have, and or currently volunteer, at Bent Mtn.

If you want to send Randy & Rosy a as well??


Randy & Rosy Wimmer
8982 Willett Lane
Bent Mountain Va 24059

Submittted by June Ann Wilkes, District 6 VP

February 3, 2012

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ELIZABETH HOSTETTER CONNER JOHNSON

Grandmother of Linda Conner Berkstresser, AVAVRS Fund Raising Chair and Auxiliary member of Glasgow and Lexington.

Elizabeth Hostetter Conner Johnson, 92yrs passed away on Tuesday, January 31st. The visitation and funeral arrangements are as follows:
Harrisons Funeral Home, 714 South Main Street, Lexington, Va. 24450
Visitation will be held at Harrisons Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb 2nd from 4 - 6 p.m.

Funeral will be held on Friday, Feb 3rd at 11:00 am at the Lauderdale ARP Presbyterian Church, 300 South Main St., Lexington, Va. 24450
Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens

Please keep this family in your prayers.

Cards may be sent to:
Mr & Mrs. Thomas E. Conner Sr. (Parents of Linda Berkstresser)
179 Dry Well Road
Natural Bridge, Va. 24578

Linda Berkstresser
800 Fitzlee St. Apt. 112
Glasgow, Va. 24555

Submitted by: Fern Puckett-AVAVRS President


February 2, 2012

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THOMAS MOORMAN

Thomas Moorman father of Roanoke EMS(REMS) 1st Lt - Personnel Brian Sprouse passed away today in Ohio. Thoughts & prayers going out to Brian & family as they make the trip to Ohio later this week.

Cards can be sent to:
Brian Sprouse
136 Wildhurst Ave NE
Roanoke, Va. 24012

Submitted by June Ann Wilkes, District 6 VP

January 29, 2012

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JIM VITALETTI

Please keep Jim Vitaletti in your thoughts and prayers. Jim is the Legistlative Officer for District 10 and is known throughout the state. Jim spent a lot of time with the German Exchange participants last year on behalf of the VAVRS. Jim's mother Helen passed away on January 23, 2012 in Peckville, PA.

Submitted by District 10

January 25, 2012

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ROSIE PRESTON

Notice of Death
Rosie Preston of Rocky Mt., Va. passed away on Tuesday, January 17th.
She is the Mother of Western District VP-Curtis Preston.
Please keep Curtis and his family in your prayers.
The funeral arrangements are as follows: Stanfield Mortuary
2491 S. Main St.
Rocky Mt., Va.
540-483-2902

Family/Friend Gathering - Saturday, January 21 from 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Funeral at 1:00 p.m. (Stanfield Mortuary)

Following the burial service, the family will gather at Pig River Community Center in Rocky Mt. (near Stanfield Mortuary)

Cards may be sent to:
Curtis & Tammy Preston
P. O. Box 473
Natural Bridge Station, Va. 24579

Submitted by:Fern Puckett, AVAVRS President

January 19, 2012

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CHARLSIE THOMPSON

Death notice of Glade Spring Lifesaving Auxiliary member

Ms. Charlsie Thompson, 73yrs passed away on Sunday, January 15th.
She was a member of the Glade Spring Lifesaving Auxiliary and the Mother of Ruth (Fannie) Stanley wife of Dwane Stanley, Captain of the Squad. Please keep this family and the members of the Glade Spring Lifesaving Crew and Auxiliary in your prayers.

Funeral arrangements: Farris Funeral Home, 427 East Main St. Abingdon, Va. 24210.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 17th from 6-8 , Funeral at 8pm.
Burial will be on Wednesday at 11am at the Old Glade Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring Va.

Cards may be sent to the following address:
Ruth and Dwane Stanley
P. O. Box 39
Glade Spring, Va. 24340

Submitted by: Fern Puckett, AVAVRS President

January 16, 2012

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JOHN GOSE BOGG

Life member John Gose Boggs of Bristol Life Saving Crew passed away January 9, 2012, at age 95. Visitation will be at Akard Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 with grave-side services held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at 1 p.m.

Submitted by Bristol LSC

January 12, 2012

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JOHN S. BELL- VAVRS LIFE MEMBER

John Sullivan Bell Mr. John Sullivan Bell, 75, of Covington, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Highland House, Clifton Forge.

He was the husband of Betty Goodman Bell. Mr. Bell was born October 18, 1936 in Craig County, the son of the late Corbett Sullivan Bell and Geneva Keffer Bell. In addition to his wife, Betty Goodman Bell, Mr. Bell is survived by one son, John Marshall "Marty" Bell of New Castle; one brother, Eddie D. Bell and wife, Nora, of Salem; one sister, Anna L. Moore and husband, Paul, of Newcastle; two brothers-in-law, Thomas M. Goodman Jr. and wife, Thelma, of Newcastle and James E. Goodman, of Rocky Mount; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bell was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry William Bell Sr.; sister-in-law, Linda C. Bell.

A funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Merrell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Loving Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Bell Family Cemetery in Craig County.


Please keep his family in your prayers.

Cards may be sent to the following address:
Bell Family
1513 South Franklin Ave.
Covington, Va. 24426

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Eubank, VAVRS Training Coordinator

January 9, 2012

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CLAUDE GRAYBEAL - VAVRS DISTRICT 9 V.P.

District 9 VP Claude Graybeal is in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. with pneumonia, dehydration, blood clot in lung and is very weak.
His chemo treatments have been temporaly stopped until he regains more strength.
An update on Claude's condition will follow as information is received.

Please keep Claude in your prayers.

Cards may be sent to the following address:
Claude Graybeal
330 Shady St.
Abingdon, Va. 24210

SUBMITTED BY: Fern Puckett, AVAVRS President

January 2, 2012

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TIMOTHY "KYLE" SOUTHERN

Unsure if anyone has passed this information along to you but we (Waynesboro First Aid Crew and Priority Transport) lost a dear fellow crewmember on Friday in an horrific crash involving an ambulance in Buckingham Co.

Timothy "Kyle" Southern, 21 died instantly in this crash.
He and a fellow EMT, Heath Davis, was transporting a patient from UVA to a nursing facility in Dilwyn.
Unfortunately the patient lost his life in this crash as well. Heath was treated at UVA, was released and is doing fine.

Funeral arrangements for Kyle are as follows:
Family night – Monday night from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at McDow Funeral Home in Waynesboro

There will be a graveside service at 1:00 pm on Tuesday at Augusta Memorial Park.

Please keep Kyle, WFAC, Priority Transport and the patients family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Sincerely, Amy Markham

SUBMITTED BY: Amy Markham, District 1 Secretary

January 9, 2012

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DYLAN COALSON - VAJVRS CHAPLAIN

We received a call regarding Dylan’s family, there was a fire at their house yesterday morning and they lost everything.

Dylan’s family needs our help.
If you can donate money please do so to:
Dan and Lana Coalson Fire Emergency Fund Suntrust Bank, P.O. Box 559, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

There are 10 family members and they are in need of everything from toiletry items to clothes, etc. Christina Stanley the Jr President is working on getting clothing sizes.
If you can help please do and if we receive any more information we will pass it on!
Submitted by Kathy Eubank, VAVRS Training Coordinator

December 28, 2011

UPDATE December 29, 2011:

Many of you have asked for a physical address to assist Dylan’s family below is the information our office has received:

They can send any donations to—

Dylan Coalson
c/o Glade Spring Vol. Life Saving Crew
P.O. Box 59

Or Physical Address:
412 E. Glade St.
Glade Spring, VA 24340

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TOM GWALTNEY

VAVRS District 3 VP Tommy Gwaltney is at home recovering from hip surgery. Please keep in in your thoughts and prayers.

Tom Gwaltney
2645 Coloinial Trail East
Surry, VA 23883

Submitted by Bubby Bish, VAVRS President

December 14, 2011

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"BOOTS" BELCHER

‘Boots’ Belcher District 7 Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad VAVRS Life Member was recently at Roanoke Memorial Hospital having cath stent placement. He is doing well and is home recovering. Kindly keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Submitted by Liz Baxter
Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad
VAVRS District 7
Training Coordinator.

December 10, 2011

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AMY MARKHAM

Amy Markham, District 1 Secretary, had a 10 lb 5 oz, 22 inches long baby girl who she named Emma Grace.  She was born on November 4 and Amy is recuperating nicely.

Submitted by Shirley Bagby

December 1, 2011

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JAMES "MAC" MCGUIRE

Mac (VAVRS Past President and Life Member) was recently in the hospital and is recovering from a health issue. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Submitted by Linda McGuire

You can send cards to: James P. McGuire, 9206 Hardy Hill Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.


December 1, 2011

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TRACY D CRABTREE

Tracy D. Crabtree, a well known member of the community, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of Joyce Counts Crabtree and the late James Otis Crabtree. She was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Otis Crabtree, and her grandparents, Garland and Hattye Counts and Otis and Emma Crabtree.
Tracy was a 1987 graduate of Abingdon High School and recently received her degree from Kaplin University. Tracy was employed by Securitas Security, Washington County Sheriff’s office, and a member of the Washington County Life Saving Crew.
Survivors include her mother, Joyce Counts Crabtree of Abingdon, VA; her brother, Travis W. Crabtree and his wife, Cherri Crabtree of Charlotte, NC; two nieces, Kacey and Sydney of Charlotte; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 6-9 pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 am at Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Barbara Farmer and Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery are asked to assemble at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service by 10:30 A.M. Friday. Tracy’s cousins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Washington County Life Saving Crew and the Washington County Sheriff’s office.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Washington County Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 65, Abingdon, VA 24212, American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct, Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.heart.org, or to the Washington County Animal Defense League, P.O. Box 2099, Abingdon, VA 24212.
Tracy and her family are under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.

Submitted by Ruth T. Stanley

November 5, 2011

DAVID V. LAWLESS

The funeral for David Voss Lawless, 63, of Collinsville, who died Oct. 30, 2011, at his caregiver’s home in Roanoke, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Blackberry Baptist Church. Dr. G.H. Vaughn will officiate with Kippy Cassell and Dustin Hazlewood assisting. Burial will be in Sycamore Baptist Church cemetery in Patrick County with honors by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Blackberry Baptist Church and other times at the home of Karen Smith, 1770 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett.
He graduated from Bassett High School and was a police officer in Bassett, Stanleytown and Henry County from 1971 to 1999. He was a member of the Bassett Rescue Squad and Henry County EMS for 40 years.
He also worked at Collins Funeral Service and more recently at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.
He was a charter member and past president of FOP Lodge 37, past member of the board of directors of West Piedmont Police Training Academy, past instructor at New River Training Academy and the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, and one of the first people in Henry County to take and pass the EMT and Shock Trauma Class.
He also was an instructor for Red Cross CPR, vehicle extrication, farm machinery extrication and hazardous materials handling. From 1975-1979, he was the Bassett Rescue Squad junior adviser.
He attended Blackberry Baptist Church.
Lawless was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Henry County to William A. and Trudy Voss Lawless. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leon and Guy Lawless; and six sisters, Marie Holt, Ailene Perdue, Lucy Wood, Lois Moran, Wilma Turner and Maude Howell.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Bassett Rescue Squad, 1950 Riverside Drive, Bassett, Va. 24055, or Blackberry Baptist Church, 3241 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett, Va. 24055.
Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by June Ann Wilkes, District 6 VP

November 5, 2011



JESSIE DANIEL

Jessie Daniel had shoulder surgery on 11/01/2011 and is at home recuperating. Please remember her in your prayers. Cards can be sent to her at 7010 Liberty Road, Dolphin, VA 23843.
Please keep Jessie in your thoughts and prayers.

Submitted by Aileise Short

November 5, 2011



JOSIE STONE

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Forest View VRS Crew 6 squad member John Stone's wife Josie. She died of her injuries at MCV after having been struck by a vehicle driven by a hotel parking valet in Richmond Friday October 28th.
Please keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this tragic loss of Josie.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers. You can send cards to: John Stone, 513 West 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23225.

Submitted by J. C. Phillips, FVRS Chaplain

November 1, 2011

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REIFF LESHER

The Loudoun County Rescue Squad Chaplain Reiff Lesher, is battling cancer and not doing very good right now.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers. You can send cards to: Reiff Lesher, 305 Daffodil Court, Purcellville, VA 20132.

Submitted by Marie Householder, LCRS

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RAWLEIGH CLARY

CLARY, Rawleigh G., 82, of the 4700 block of Thoroughgood Drive, passed away October 15, 2011. A native of White Plains, Va., he was County Executive Director of USDA for 35 years and a US naval veteran. He was a member of the Ruritan Club in Lawrenceville, Va., past member of the Lawrenceville United Methodist Church Choir, and Past Master of the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Bayside Masonic Lodge #218 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Shrine Temple in Richmond, Va.

He was also past President, Charter Member and Life Member of the Brunswick Volunteer Rescue Squad, a member of Thalia United Methodist Church, the Commodore Chorus, the Daytime Singers and the Blenders Quartet. He was a Stewmaster, a part-time auctioneer, and an excellent bridge player. He loved to garden so he could share everything with his friends and also enjoyed his rose garden.

Mr. Clary is survived by his wife, Alva B. Clary; a daughter, Joy C. Rice and husband, Tim of Lawrenceville, Va.; a sister, Dorothy Hawkins and husband, Edward of White Plains, Va.; a granddaughter, Jennifer L. Rice; and great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace Spence of Lawrenceville, Va.; a stepdaughter, Emily B. Dill and husband, Doug of Lanexa, Va.; a stepson, John T. Banks III and wife, Diane of Deltaville, Va.; and step-grandchildren, Jessica Micheletti, Jamie Banks and Sgt. Cody Banks. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cindy Clary Paynter; three sisters, Ressie Roberts, Ethel Clary and Lorene Clary; and two brothers, Elmo and Tim Clary.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com

Submitted by Connie Moore, VAVRS Secretary

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ALMA KERNS

Alma "Mama" Kerns birthday celebration.... Mama Kerns has had a challenging 2 years with her health concerns, but has been blessed with her upcoming 86th birthday celebration, Tues 10/25. Please join us in a card shower for Alma Kerns 916 South Kent Street, Winchester VA 22601.

Submitted by Maxine Kerns, Millwood Station Auxiliary Chaplain

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MARY ANNA GREENE

Mary Anna's family will receive family and friends Wednesday 2 to 4p and 6 to 8p at Morrisettes Funeral Home on 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. Funeral will be Thursday 11am at Morrisettes Funeral home Interment at Sunset Cemetary. Reception will be Mt Calvary Baptist Church corner of Holloway and Hickory Rd. The family extends their wishes for everyone in attendance at the funeral to come to the reception.

Family address:
O. E. "Buster" Greene
14111 Beach Road
Chesterfield, VA 23838

A Blessed Sunday to all of you!
It is with a Special Love and caring that I advise you that Mary Anna Greene went to be with God this morning around 2am
Buster and the family will be meeting later today to make arrangements When I can I will advised you of them
Please keep them in your prayers

Submitted by Kathy Eubank

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JESSIE DANIEL-PRAYER REQUEST

Please keep Jessie Daniel in your thoughts and prayers as she fell on Saturday, Oct. 8 at our Brunswick Fest. She broke her glasses, had laceration on face and had to have stiches, and injured her right shoulder which she has in sling. Saw Ortho on Monday and awaiting results of MRI to see if she needs surgery. You can send cards to Jessie Daniel, 7010 Liberty Road, Dolphin, Va 23843.

Submitted by Ailease Short

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SANDRA, RODGER AND MARGARET GRAVLEY

I received the following e-mail last night. as you know, both Sandra and Rodger have continuing health concerns too. Keep all of them in your thoughts and Prayers. Rodger's Mother's address is below and the address for Rodger and Sandra is: Rodger & Sandra Gravley 152 Circle Drive Max Meadows VA 24360

Hi Brenda: Hope that all is going well for you and Jim. Would you please send this to everyone.
Rodger's mother is in the Lewis Gale Hospital in Roanoke. About 4 weeks ago she had pneumonia and congestive heart failure. She recovered from the pneumonia and was doing well. She went to the doctor this past Monday and was doing well. On Tuesday she was back in the hospital. She had a heart attack and the pneumonia was back. The doctors sent her to Lewis Gale for a cardiac cath which she had today. She has 3 blockages. They have told the family that they would only do open heart surgery on two of the blockages. They need to run more test on her kindneys, blood and I am not sure what else before they do the surgery. The doctors said it would be up to Rodger's mom if she wanted to have the surgery. Please send prayers for Rodger and his family. His mother will be 80 on the 6th of this month. She is in frail condition so they have alot to think about.

You can send cards to :
Margaret Gravley
158 Circle Drive
Max Meadows, Va. 24360

Thank you so much for all your paryers, Sandra Gravley



WAYNE FORBES-PRAYER REQUEST

Confirming phone with Clara a little while ago, here is the latest on Shirley Forbes' husband, Wayne. He had triple bypass surgery today and is doing well. Shirley and family are spending the night. Shirley said they went into see him and he was sitting up in bed. He will probably be there 5 days. Pls keep in your prayers him and Shirley also with her own health problems. I am sure cards would be most appreciated.
Their address is as follows:
Shirley and Wayne Forbes
85 Homewood Drive
Bassett, VA 24055

Thank you and take care,
submitted by Donna Porter for Clara Craig

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LISA DAWN KEENE ROAKES

Lisa Dawn Keene Roakes, 48, of Madison Heights, passed away, September 4, 2011, at her residence after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Gary Michael Roakes for twenty-three years.

Born July 27, 1963 in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of Agnes Maloyed Keene of Marion, VA and the late Garland Campbell Keene and was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Clarence T. Roakes. Lisa was a retired First Sergeant with the Virginia State Police Department serving the Commonwealth for 25 years. She was the recipient of the 2011 Mid Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement Life Time Achievement Award. Lisa attended Madison Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by one brother, Michael Keene and his wife, Linda of Marion; her mother-in-law, Nancy Campbell Roakes of Madison Heights; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Roakes and his wife, Martha of Ashland; two nieces, Amber Wiley and her husband Stephen, Lara Keene and two nephews, Justin Keene and John Thomas Roakes.

Lisa was a true inspiration to all who knew her as she battled breast cancer since 2006. She was a strong and independent person with her courage touching many people. The family would like to thank Dr. Kathleen Paul and the extended oncology staff at Alan Pearson Cancer Center as well as Centra Health Hospice staff for their assistance. The family is forever grateful for all the love and support of their friends, coworkers and church family of Madison Heights Baptist Church over the past five years.

A celebration of Lisa's life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday September 7, 2011, at Madison Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Blake, Rev. Stan Ogden and the Rev. Paul Kvasnicka officiating. Interment with State Police honors will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Madison Heights Baptist Church and other times at the residence.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center Patient Support Program.

Submitted by R. Porter, CCRS

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PAUL LINWOOD MITCHELL

Paul Linwood Mitchell, 76 of Huddleston, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011.
He was born on Sunday, March 17, 1935 in Bedford County, a son of the late Samuel Edwin Mitchell and Ruby Krantz Mitchell Nichols. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Mitchell.
Retiring in 1999 after forty-five years of operating Chestnut Hill Hardware, Paul enjoyed his retirement by playing golf and working at the London Downs Golf Course. He was a lifelong member of Mentow Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school director, deacon and served on various other committees.

Paul was also a charter member of the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Dept with fifty-two years service as well as a charter member of the Huddleston Lifesaving Crew with forty-two years service.

Surviving is his wife of fifty-seven years, Ellen Nichols Mitchell; a daughter, Debbie Mitchell Rhodes & her husband, H. Paul Rhodes, M.D. of Bedford; two granddaughters, Tara Lineberry Troutman and her husband, Jeremia of Boise, ID and Brooke Ellen Lineberry of Greensboro, NC; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Mitchell, and Hertha Nichols; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Dept., c/o R.B. Hancock, 3040 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, VA 24104; Huddleston Lifesaving Crew, P.O. Box 77, Huddleston, VA 24104 or the Mentow Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3282 Mentow Drive, Huddleston, VA 24104.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Mentow Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Soult and Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 until 3 and 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.

Submitted by R. Porter, CCRS

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RICHIE CANTILLION

On Friday, September 2nd Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's Fire Chief Richie Cantillon was taken to Mary Washington Healthcare's Emergency Department in Fredericksburg complaining of a severe headache. After some test it was discovered that Chief Cantillon was bleeding in the brain and a decision was made to airlift him to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Upon arrival at UVA the scheduled surgery to stop the bleeding was delayed since his vital signs where not stable enough to undergo the procedure. On Saturday morning doctors were able to do the angiogram and it revealed the bleeding had stopped. He will undergo another angiogram on Wednesday after being taken off many of the medications. While the doctors have determined Chief Cantillon is currently stable, he has a long road still to travel and it will be an uphill journey.

Chief Cantillon is a very strong person and the news of his admission to the hospital has been a shock to many in the Fire and Rescue community in the Fredericksburg area. Please keep Chief Cantillon and his family in your thoughts and prayers.


Submitted by Steve Dove, District 10 VP

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TWO SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA EMERGENCY CREW MEMBERS KILLED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON I-96 08-18-11

RICHMOND - A Colonial Heights woman and a Chesterfield County man were killed after their motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Interstate 95 near Richmond Thursday night.
Wendy M. Jones, 38, of the 1200 block of Choptank Road, was riding southbound as a passenger on a motorcycle with Christopher L. Davidson, 31, of Chesterfield County.
Shortly before 11 p.m., the 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200C struck the rear of a 2009 Chevrolet Impala that had stopped in the left lane north of Route 161, Bells Road. Jones and Davidson were thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene. Both victims wore helmets.
The Chevrolet had stopped behind a 2000 Ford Taurus that had suffered a mechanical problem and became disabled as it was traveling in the left lane. The driver of the Ford had attempted to maneuver the vehicle over onto the partial left shoulder.

CHRISTOPHER L. DAVIDSON

Christopher Leigh Davidson, 31, of Chesterfield County passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011.
He worked for Southside Virginia Crew as an EMT, volunteer Firefighter for 14 years with Chesterfield Fire/EMS, Phillips Station13, worked Fire and Safety house in Chesterfield, a member of The Red Knights, a member of The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, Office of Emergency Service Crater 6 task commander.
His is survived by his parents, Roy and Sandra Davidson; one son, Cameron C. Davidson; sister, Crystal D. Walker and husband, Jim; two nieces, Summer N. Walker and Allison M. Walker; nephew, Austin D. Walker; maternal grandmother, Eunice Mayes Cogbill; parental grandparents, James and Annette Davidson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 11am Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morris & Sons Funeral Home; Cremation Service. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday, August 22, 2011 at the funeral home. Internment will be in Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Knights.


WENDY M. JONES

JONES, Wendy Michelle, 38, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away on Thursday night, August 18, 2011 as a result of a motorcycle accident with her fiance, Chris Davidson.

Wendy was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a first-responder nurse. She loved her family and wanted her children to be happy, educated, and love Jesus as their Lord and Savior. As a nurse, Wendy's co-workers described her as "one of the best." "She also provided her patients with compassion and top-notch care without skipping a heartbeat." Wendy worked at Southside Regional Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia approximately 17 years as a Registered Nurse. Her favorite was the Emergency Room.

Wendy is survived by her parents, Thomas A. Jones Jr. and Jo Ann R. Jones; her sister, Mary Jo C. Powell; four children, Summer N. Foster 18, Katlyn M. Foster 15, Nicholas S. Jones 9, and Emily E. Jones 6; and grandmother, Jacqulyn C. Jones.

A memorial Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the funeral home. WENDY "MOMMA" YOUR SOUL WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS :). Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

Wendy was a volunteer with Southside Virginia Emergency Crew. No other information is available at this time.

Submitted by Bubby Bish, Southside Virginia Emergency Crew

August 19, 2011

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SUSIE SLOUGH - PASSING OF HER MOTHER

It is with sad heart that we advise you that Susie Slough (Ronnie’s wife) has lost her mother. Mrs Bill Odgen’s family will receive friends and family at the Calvary Brethren Church, 1365 Woodland Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416-3333 Thursday August 18, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm
The funeral will be Friday August 19, 2011 at 11a.m. at the same location.
Please keep Ronnie, Susie and their families in your prayers

Cards may be sent to:
740 West 4th Street
Buena Vista VA 24416

Home number is: 540 261 7574

Submitted by Kathy Eubanks

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NORMAN "GERALD" MAYS JR.

Norman "Gerald" Mays , Jr., 57, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joyce Palmer Mays.

Born February 22, 1954, in Lynchburg, he was a son of Norman Gerald and Joyce Hughes Mays, Sr. He was a graduate of Brookville High School owner of Allsafe Equipment and Supply Company. He was a member of Timberlake Christian Church and a member of the Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department since 1982, where he served in many capacities, including Chief and President. Gerald was an adjunct fire instructor for the state of Virginia and secretary of the Central Virginia Firefighters Association for many years.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Michael Lee Mays and his wife, Kristin, of Lynchburg and Christopher A. Mays , and his wife, Elizabeth, of Lowsville , NY and; two sisters, Wanda K. Mays and Faith M. Adkins and her husband, Kenneth; one brother, Danny R. Mays, all of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Katie, MacKenzie and Landon Mays and his mother-in-law, Hazel Palmer.

A celebration of Gerald's life and faith will be held Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Timberlake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Mooty officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church from 6-9 PM. Interment will be in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookville-Timberlake Vol. Fire Department, 3640 Waterlick Rd., Forest, VA 24551 or Timberlake Christian Church, 20261 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Submitted by R Porter

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KENT ROBERT GEORGE

Former VAVRS District Four Vice President and lifeline friend of VAVRS Life Members Gary Dalton and Karen Wagner.

Kent Robert George, 52, of Edinburg, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 9, 2011 after a long battle with health problems. The funeral will be Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. at First Church of Columbia Furnace. Reverend Brian Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Kent was born April 15, 1959 in Woodstock son of Alvin and Janet Eastep George of Edinburg. He was a 1977 graduate of Central High School. Kent worked with law enforcement for many years. First as a 911 dispatcher for Shenandoah County, and then as a surveillance officer for probation and parole in Rockingham County. He retired from the Frederick County court system when he became disabled 7 years ago. Kent was a lifetime member of Woodstock Rescue Squad.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Linda Hinkle George whom he married on May 5, 1979; daughter, Sarah Michelle George whom he loved with all his heart and soul and her fiancé Mike Seal; two brothers, Kurt George and his wife, Linda of Edinburg and Kevin George of Front Royal and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Keith George.

Pallbearers will be Billy Rice, Lester Whetzel, Brian Shank, Phil Richman, Teddy Mumaw and Eddie Rinker.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Woodstock Rescue Squad.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Woodstock Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 221, Woodstock, VA 22664 or First Church of Columbia Furnace Building Fund, C/o Janet George, 674, Back Road, Edinburg, VA 22824.

Cards may be sent to:
Linda George
21572 Senedo Road
Edinburg, VA 22824


Submitted by VAVRS Editor

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