Martinsville Bulletin, Tuesday, July 24, 2012-Page 5-A OBITUARIES Pappy Martin dies at 81 The funeral for retired Air Force Col. Leland Morris "Pappy" Martin, 81, of Elizabeth Drive, Ridgeway, who died July 22, 2012, at his home, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Providence United Methodist Church in Patrick Springs. The Rev. David Westmoreland will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. SABRINA R. EAMES Sabrina' Rene Eames, 35, of Hodges Farm Road, Martinsville, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at her home. She was born in Martinsville on March 28, 1977 to Jerry Wayne Moore and Barbara Ann Gilley Moore. Sabrina was a 1995 graduate of Carlisle School and a 1999 graduate of Old Dominion University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Counseling.
She served as a CASA for Focus on Youth of Martinsville, before becoming a stay-at-home mother to her three children, Adrianna Grace Eames, Blake Daniel Eames, and Christian Alexander Scott Eames. She used her voice to advocate on behalf of those who could not speak for themselves. This voice was also used in praise to God as a singer and is now lending that voice to angelic choruses. She attended Community Fellowship. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Riley and Eldean Gilley and a paternal grandfather, Forest Grady Moore.
In addition to her parents and children, she is survived by her husband, Richard Daniel Earnes of the home; stepmother, Trona Moore of Martinsville; a brother, Tim Moore and wife; Michelle of Martinsville; mother-in-law, Fran Scott and husband, Charles of Collinsville; father-in-law, Richard Eames and wife, Jennifer of Danville; three sisters-in law, Marlene Eames Woods and husband, Jim of Martinsville, Dana. Eames Waddell and husband, Brian of Martinsville, and Rachel Eames of Danville; brother-in-law, Daniel Eames of Danville; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett with Pastor Michael Harrison officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
today at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her father and stepmother at 17 Wingfield Orchard Road in Martinsville. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park. Collins Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. 3 Paid Obituary 1207-332 The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Service in Stuart.
Martin was born in Patrick County on Aug. 8,1930, to Hilda Biggs Martin' and R.W. Martin. In addition to his parents, he was pre ceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Butch" L. Martin Martin, and three brothers, Glenn Martin, Winford C.
Martin and an infant. He was a 1949 graduate of Hardin Reynolds Memorial School in Critz, and earned a degree in English from Berea College in Kentucky in 1953. He also received a master's degree from the University of Tennessee. In December 1954, he joined the Air Force and completed pilot training in May 1956. A command pilot in the Air Force, he also held a commercial rating with the Federal Aviation Administration.
He was a Vietnam veteran and participated in 10 of the '17 campaigns of conflict and flew 26 combat missions. He was co editor of the official 1970 history of the Vietnam War. Martin retired as a colonel after years of service which included command of four Air Force bases. Completing the Air War College while on active duty, he earned another masters degree from the University of Texas Pan American in 1993. Martin also became a certified machinist and earned an associate degree in tool and die making from Texas State Technical College in 1999.
After retiring from the Air Force, Martin was associated with the Confederate Air Force as deputy executive director and executive director of the American Airpower Heritage Foundation. For 12 years, he taught U.S. history at the University of Texas Pan American College. Martin became the first commandant of the McGuire NCO Academy in 1977, and was the guest speaker at the inactivation ceremony after three decades of operation, when the academy closed. Martin recently was named CALENDAR Today, July 24 Henry County Board of Supervisors: 3 and 6p.m.
at the county administration building. Martinsville City Council meeting: 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Municipal Building Friends of the Blue Ridge Regional Library hosted Tuesday Book Sales: 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the basem*nt of the Martinsville Branch Library. A large selection of VHS tapes, books on tape (fiction and non-fiction) for $1 or Sabrina Renee Moore Sabrina Renee Moore Eames, 35, left this life and moved on to Heaven on Friday, July 20, 2012.
4 She is now in the arms of Jesus and with her family members who were already there to welcome her. Sabrina was a miracle baby, given to her mom who had been told she could have no more children. At age eight she gave her life to Christ. Sabrina had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She often sang in church with her mother, and brother.
She was a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. The lights of her life. were her children: Blake, Adrianna and Christian. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 which reads I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. She will be sadly missed by Blake, Adrianna, Christian, Mama, Tim, Michelle, Jeremy, Lindsey, Ben, Seth, Dawson and her extended family.
Sabrina is now singing with the angels. We can still hear her singing the words to her favorite hymn. "The anchor holds, though the ship is battered. The anchor holds, though the sails are torn. I have fallen on my knees.
As I faced the raging seas; But the anchor holds In spite of the Sabrina's life has not ended, it is only beginning. Sabrina, keep singing with the angels in Heaven until we all meet again. We Love Yout to the 2012 edition of Marquis Who's Who in America. He was a past district governor, of Rotary International, and served as a director. of the Martinsville Rotary Club.
He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church in Harlingen, Texas since 1987. Surviving are two daughters, Lee: Ann Geneve of Sonoma, and Mitzi Martin of Bassett; one sister, Mary Corns of Patrick Springs; and two brothers, Gerald I. Martin of Ridgeway and Hoyte L. Martin of Patrick Springs. Memorials may be made to Providence United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1021 Providence Drive, Patrick Springs, Va.
24133. Livie N. Davis Livie Nichols Davis, 98, of Bassett, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Trinity Mission in Rocky Mount. She was the widow of Parks Davis. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett Funeral Service.
Sabrina R. Eames The funeral for Sabrina Rene Eames, 35, of Hodges Farm Road, Martinsville, who died July 20, 2012, at her home, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett with Past 0 Michael Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Eames Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
today at the funeral home and other times at the home of her father and step-mother at 17 Wingfield Orchard Road, Martinsville. She was born in Martinsville on March 28, 1977, to Jerry Wayne Moore of Martinsville and Barbara Ann Gilley Moore of Martinsville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Riley and Eldean Gilley; and her paternal grandfather, Forest Grady Moore. She graduated from Carlisle School in 1995 and from Old Dominion University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in human services less, hundreds of paperback, hardback, science, music, sports, religious and spiritual and many more. Large print books.
The next sale will be July 31. Piedmont Writers Group: 6:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts Association. Henry County Parks and Recreation Senior Services Breakfast Club for ages 50 and older: 8:30 a.m. at Mackie's Restaurant, Bassett. Stuart Farmers Market open from 3 to 6 p.m.
SNAP and Senior Nutrition Vouchers accepted. Henry-Martinsville Health Department on Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, will host a diabetes tele education program "Eat 1-3 p.m. at the health department. The session is free and open to the public; 638-2311, ext. 170 for more information.
1. Martinsville Senior Citizens Tuesday evening dance at the Rangeley Ruritan Club: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Entertainment by Strictly Country. Martinsville Rotary Club: 6:15 p.m. at Virginia Museum of Natural History.
William Wampler, executive director of New College Institute will be the guest. A TOPS Va. 0218, Martinsville: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights.
Call 957-2523 for more information. TOPS Va. 413, Ridgeway: 5 p.m, weigh 5:30 p.m. meeting, New Life Community Church Fellowship Hall, 415 Mica Road, Ridgeway, 956- 2272. TOPS Va.
0626, Fieldale: p.m. weigh-in; meeting at 6:15 p.m., at United Methodist Church; 957-: 3575 or- 957-3404 for more: information. TOPS Va. 0762 Stanleytown: 9:30 a.m. weigh-in; 10 a.m.
meeting, at Amazing Grace counseling. She had served as a CASA for. Focus on Youth of Martinsville, and she attended Community Fellowship. Surviving are her husband, Richard Daniel, Eames of the home; one daughter, Adrianna Grace Eames of the home; two sons, Blake Daniel Eames and Christian Alexander Scott Eames, both of the home; her stepmother, Trona Moore of Martinsville; a brother, Timothy Moore of Martinsville; maternal grandmother, Orene Moore of Martinsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Clyde N.
Eanes Clyde Nelson "Ted" Eanes, 78, of 1111 Gaston Drive, Roanoke, and formerly of Martinsville, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at his home. Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. Phyllistine T. Jones The funeral for Phyllistine Taylor Jones, 61, of 1061 Summit Road, Martinsville, who died July 22, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 000 001 Thursday at Shiloh Way ofthe Cross Church with Bishop Earley Dillard ing. Burial in Jones Carver Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends for one half-hour before the service Thursday at the church and other times at the home. She was born in Henry County on July 21, 1951, to Joseph B. Taylor and Hope Gravely Taylor. They preceded her in death. She was employed by Henry County Public Schools for five years and was active with Relay for Life.
She was a missionary and a member of New Vision Ministries of Praise. Surviving are her husband, Elder Alphonzo Jones of the home; three daughters, Natasha Jones of Martinsville, Janel Jones of Virginia Beach and DeNeece Jones of Greensboro, N.C.; one son, Adam Jones of the home; three sisters, Doris Carter and Jessie Lunnerman of Martinsville, and Baptist Church, 755 Fairystone Park Highway, Stanleytown. For more information, call Donna Byrd at 632-9220 or Leigh-Anne Rigney, 732-7259. Alcoholics Anonymous: noon, Martinsville Group, Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m. AA and Alanon, First Baptist Church, Starling Avenue, Martinsville.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Vision group: 8 p.m., Holy Lutheran Church, East Church Street Extension, Martinsville. Wednesday, July 25 Free community meal at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of John Redd Boulevard and Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. My Child and Me, for ages up to five: 10-11 a.m. at The StartPlace, Liberty Fair, Mall.
and no registration. required. Activities include play, craft, story time and snack. Wednesday morning Bible study class, sponsored by the Martinsville Senior Center for senior women and men, age 50 and older: 10 a.m., led by Pastor Zeke Zanatos; 403- 5260 for more Alcoholics Anonymous Axton Group: noon, Mt. Calvary Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Making Connection group, open meeting 9 a.m., at a a 24 Clay Martinsville; 6. p.m. Spencer women's group and 8 p.m. Martinsville, group meeting, both at Friendly Christian Church, Spencer. Thursday, July 26.
Free community meal at Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive, Bassett: 5:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Transportation and deliveries cannot be provided. For, more Vickie Lunnerman of Richmond; four brothers, James Taylor, Joseph Taylor and Kary Taylor of Martinsville, and James Lunnerman of Princess Anne, and five grandchildren, Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy P.
Martin The funeral for Dorothy Marie Pilson Martin, 71, of Bassett, who died July 20, 2012, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, will be at'11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory with the Rev. Dr. Todd Foster officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens.
Th family will D. Martin receive friends for one hour before the funeral Thursday at the church. She was born in Henry County on Feb. 12, 1941, to Lennis C. Pilson Sr.
and Elvie Via Pilson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Martin, four brothers and three sisters. She was a 1960 graduate of George Washington Carver High School and retired from Bassett Walker. She was a member of Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory. Surviving are two daughters Monica Osborne of the home and Melissa Osborne of Waldorf, three stepdaughters, Ursula Grey of Martinsville, Christie Morgan of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Laura Bowman of Roanoke; six step-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth H. McKee Elizabeth Hubert McKee, 90, of Iowa, and formerly of Martinsville, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Iowa. She was the widow of Paul W. McKee Jr.
McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. Daisy Redd Daisy Redd, 73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of Martinsville, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in Brooklyn. Hairston Funeral Home is information, call Meryl Bullard at 336-634-8965. Free community meal at Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights, Martinsville: p.m., in the church fellowship hall. Everyone welcome for hamburgers and hot dogs.
Smith River Trout Unlimited: 6:30 p.m., Rania's Restaurant, uptown Martinsville. Dinner will be available at Rania's. Mary Dail, regional coordinator of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's water monitoring staff, will give a presentation on DEQ's water quality efforts and the associated challenges in the Smith River. In addition, SRTU President Darrin Doss will speak on a variety of topics. For more information, call Doss at 340-3193 or secretary Al 1 Kittredge, (910) 868- 6235.
Two day AARP driver course, beginning at 10 a.m. today and Friday, sponsored by the Martinsville Senior Center and held at the center. Bring a bag lunch. Seniors age 55 and over will receive a discount on auto insurance with certificate of completion of class. The cost is $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers.
Instructors: Dr. and Mrs. Zeke. Zanatos. Teachers, ministers and other employees of area school systems can take the class at discounted cost of $5.
Call 403- 5260 to register. Henry County Veterans Honor Guard meeting: 6p.m. at American Legion Building on Cabell Street, Narcotics Anonymous, 8. p.m., First: Presbyterian Church, Patrick Henry Avenue, Alcoholics Anonymous noon, Martinsville, group, closed meeting, Christ Episcopal Church; 8 p.m. closed meeting First Baptist Church, Martinsville.
in charge of arrangements. Steven W. Setliff The funeraL for Steven Wells "Steve" Setliff, 51, of Martinsville, who died July 20, 2012, was held Monday at The Church at Mercy Crossing with Pastor Jackie Poe officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Mike Frazier, Eddie Cassady, Tommy Biggs, Todd Plaster, Todd Ferguson; Tarlyn Dillard, Travis Lovell and Mickey Phillips.
Arrangements were by Norris Funeral Service in Martinsville. Ruth E. Thompson Ruth Edna Thompson, 92, of Kings Grant in Martinsville, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Kings Grant. Norris Funeral Service in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. Harvey L.
Walker The funeral for Harvey Leon Walker, 78, of who died July 22, 2012, at his home, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Dr. Bucky Hunsicker officiating. Burial will be in Bouldin Memorial Presbyterian Church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Wednesday at the funeral home. Walker was born in Patrick County on May 19, 1934, to Ervin and Gertrude Hill Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene King Walker; son, James Walker, and infant grandchild, Katie Walker. He retired from the Air Force with 25 years of service, having fought in the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a truck driver for R.L.
Shelton Trucking, Burgess Trucking, John Lawson Trucking and the Wood Brothers Racing Team. He was a member of Bouldin Memorial Presbyterian Church and a member of Mountain Home Masonic Lodge 263. Surviving are a son, Steve Walker of Stuart; two brothers, Harley Walker of Roanoke and Jerry Walker of Stuart; and one sister, Onie Kane of Orlando, Fla. Ride dead at 61 Sally Ride, who blazed trails into orbit as the first American woman in space, died Monday of pancreatic cancer. She was 61.
Ride died at her home in the San Diego suburb of La Jolla, said Terry McEntee, a spokeswoman for her company, Sally Ride Science. She was a private per- Ride son and the details of her illness were kept to just a few people, she said. Ride rode into space on the space shuttle Challenger in 1983 when she was 32. After her flight, more than 42 other American women flew in space, NASA said. "Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model.
She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars," President- Barack Obama said in a statement. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, a former astronaut, said Ride "broke barriers with grace and professionalism and literally changed the face of America's space program. Ride was a physicist, writer of five science books for children and president of her own company. Ride's office said she is survived by Tam 0'Shaughnessy, her partner 27 years; her mother, Joyce; her sister, Bear, a niece and a WASHINGTON (AP) of.
