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Sandra Faye Cox Gravley-AVAVRS Past President/Life Member
February 19, 1956 — November 19, 2024
Good evening everyone. Below are the funeral arrangements for Sandra.
Arrangements by the Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg.
Viewing: Monday, November 25, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm with burial to follow.
Funeral Home address: 1300 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg
The obituary has been posted on the funeral home's website and address below.
www.hornefuneralservice.com
Roger has moved back to the home that he shared with Sandra yesterday. That address is as follows:
Mr. Roger Gravely
152 Circle Drive
Max Meadows, VA 24360
Please keep Roger and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Eddie Ann Orndoff
AVAVRS Chaplain
Sandra Faye Cox Gravley
Sandra Faye Cox Grevley, 68, of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at her childhood home in Christiansburg, VA on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1956 to the late Donald Wesley Cox and Irene Matherley Cox.
Sandra is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rodger Gail Gravley of Max Meadows; her son, Christopher Lee Gravley of SC; her mother, Irene M. Cox of Dublin, VA; sister, Donna Barker and husband Bob of Dublin, VA; her aunt, Jeannet Akers; her sisters-in-law, Matilda Quesenberry and husband Mike, Patty Davis and husband Benny, and Donna Vamover and husband Kenny; plenty of nieces and nephews; two special friends, Ruth Swicegood of Rocky Mount, VA and Fran Phillips of Richmond, VA, as well as many other friends all over the state of Virginia.
Sandra was a Lifetime member of the former Wythe County Rescue Squad Auxiliary and a Lifetime member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary where she held offices as Chaplain, Vice President and President.
Although Sandra is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Neal Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Bobbie Franklin Napier, Sr. - Roseland Rescue Squad
Bobbie Franklin Napier, Sr., 87, of Lovingston passed away November 17, 2024.
(Address: 10715 Thomas Nelson Highway Lovingston VA 22949)
He was born at home in Massies Mill, VA on August 7, 1937 a son of the late William Franklin Napier and Bertie Evans Napier.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Napier; one son, Bobbie Franklin Napier Jr.; two grandchildren, Stacy Lynn Napier and Marshall Franklin Napier; one great grandchild, George William Napier III.; prior wife, Harriet "Tepe" Davis; one brother, James Napier; two sisters, Frances Martin, Rachael Babcock, and Bettie Thacker who was raised as a sister.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, George William Napier (Linda), Michael Scott Napier, Sr. (Janet), George Cheape (Holly), and Allison Cheape McGarry (Todd); his grandchildren, George William Napier II (Tara), Cristi Massie (Jason), Joe Napier (Erin), Michael Scott Napier, Jr., Christina Druen, Andrew Cheape (Noel),Nicholas McGarry (Taylor), KatieTaylor (Jonathan), Ashby Cheape, Sarah Meredith (Dashawn), Ainsley McGarry (Jay), Anna Cheape, Bobby Cheape, and Leanne Moyer (Charles); his great grandchildren, Jordyn, Jacob, Jackson, Harrison, Easton, Lane, Everli, Tatum, Emmett, Charlotte, Mallory, Mason, Luke, Aidan , David, Kai, Moana and Evelyn; one sister, Helen Thomas of North Carolina & numerous nieces, nephews, and great friends.
His first job was laying tracks for the Blue Ridge Railway where his father was the Engineer and his Uncle Parker was the conductor. He realized early this was not for him. He had his own dump truck for a while, worked at Harvestore, Blue Buckle, American Cyanamid, and Nelson County Schools as Director of Transportation for 28 years. After retiring he worked part time as an EMS dispatcher for Nelson County. His greatest achievement and where he spent most of his free time was with the Rescue Squad. He was one of the founding fathers of Roseland Rescue Squad.
He and his wife Charlotte spent uncountable hours helping their community with Roseland Rescue and with Nelson Rescue. It was their passion and their joy. He taught many CPR classes,
First Aid and EMT classes. They both became paramedics before their volunteering ended. He spent many months doing rescue and recovery during and after the flood of 1969. He and his late wife Charlotte touched many lives and were touched by many lives as well. Through the course of his 87 years on this earth he was definitely a great person, friend and role model to his family and to his community.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with Dr. Todd Peck officiating. Interment will follow in Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland.
Small meal provided at Roseland Rescue Squad at approximately 4:30 pm.
Family night will be from 6-8 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Roseland Rescue Squad P.O. Box 39, Roseland, Virginia 22967.
Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).
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Make a donation to ROSELAND RESCUE SQUAD INC in memory of Bobbie Franklin Napier, Sr.
EUGENE "JACK" T WHITSELL - Father of VAVRS Life Member Kim Craig
Eugene “Jack” Thomas Whitesell, 93, of Fishersville, husband of Brenda Jane Gilbert Whitesell, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fishersville.
He was born on February 13, 1931, in Greenville, to the late Wayt Hamilton, Sr. and Charlene Catherine McLear Whitesell.
A proud veteran, Jack served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was member of the Staunton-Augusta VFW Post #2216, Teamster Local 29, and Third Presbyterian Church in Staunton. He retired from Smith's Transfer Corporation after thirty-four years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing, and motorcycling.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Jean Smiley Whitesell; a daughter, Debra Kay Whitesell Rasnake; a step great-granddaughter, Addison Bower; his brothers, Russell Henderson Whitesell, Fred Wilson Whitesell, Sr., Carl "Joe" Glenwood Whitesell, Wayt Hamilton Whitesell, Jr., and Paul Archie Whitesell; and his sisters, Helen Catherine Whitesell Cash, Mabel Virginia Whitesell Campbell, and Shirley Ann Whitesell Murphy. He was the last surviving member of his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kim Ellen Whitesell Craig and her husband, John H. Craig III; his grandchildren, Scott Craig and Victor Rosen and his wife, Nicole; his great-grandchildren, Aidan and Morgan Craig, Hudson and Henley Rosen; his step-daughter, Denise Hughes Brooks; his step-grandchildren, Brett, Kayla, and Derek Bower; his step-great-grandsons, Bryce and Wyatt Bower; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens in Staunton with Pastor Jacob Singleton officiating.
The family will receive friends at the home and the home of his daughter, Kim Craig.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Augusta County Fire and Rescue's Preston Yancey Station (1025 Lee Highway, Fishersville, VA 22939) or to Third Presbyterian Church (1313 Barterbrook Road, Staunton, VA 24401).
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Marion Davis, VAVRS Chaplian Ken William's Mother in Law
It is with much sadness that I send you the following information.
Ken Williams, the VAVRS Chaplain’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Marion Davis, has passed away. Her services will be held on Thursday this week.
Cards for Ken and Elaina may be sent to the following address:
Mr and Mrs Ken Williams
5515 Catterick Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23234
Please keep Ken and Elaina in your prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Eddie Ann Orndoff
AVAVRS Chaplain