Friday, July 21, 2006

Suit Challenges Cole’s Gun Charges

Former Georgia Legislator Sues New York, Mayor Bloomberg

Former Georgia U.S. Rep. Bob Barr filed a $400 million lawsuit against New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday, claiming Bloomberg’s attempt to crack down on gun dealers was ‘‘careless, willful and clearly illegal.’’
The lawsuit, filed in Cobb County Superior Court, responds to a federal lawsuit filed by Bloomberg in May alleging that 15 firearm brokers in five states, including Cole’s Gun Shop in South Boston, were ‘‘rogue gun dealers.’’
Owner Mark Cole was charged in a civil suit filed on May 23 on behalf of Bloomberg with being a “civil nuisance” to the City of New York.
“They’re claiming that we violated their nuisance law by selling guns that eventually end up being involved in crimes in New York,” Cole said yesterday.
The gun shop owner said yesterday that he hasn’t decided yet how to respond to the charges.
“My case is still being looked into,” he said. “I haven’t decided how we’re going to handle it. We have various options.”
Responding to the Georgia suit, Bloomberg ridiculed yesterday’s filing as a ‘‘publicity stunt,’’ telling reporters he was ‘‘thrilled’’ his name is associated with the other side of this fight. ‘‘Hopefully they get the spelling right,’’ he cracked.
Barr’s lawsuit alleges that Bloomberg made misleading statements that defamed Adventure Outdoors, and that undercover investigators used false information to purchase the firearms from the Smyrna, Ga., shop.
It also names as defendants the city of New York, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Bloomberg’s criminal justice director, John Feinblatt.
‘‘We didn’t start this fight. They did,’’ Barr told a cheering crowd of about 50 people in Marietta’s city square. ‘‘But we intend to finish it and win.’’
The city’s lawsuit claimed that an undercover investigator posing as a customer at Adventure Outdoors handled the purchase of a gun, but then called over another woman to fill out a background check.
These types of illegal firearm buys — called ‘‘straw purchases’’ — help arm felons and increase violent crime elsewhere, it claimed. The city also contended that between 1994 to 2001, Adventure Outdoors sold 21 guns that were involved in New York crimes.
The shop’s owner, Jay Wallace, said Thursday that his name has been ‘‘trashed in the public eye of the nation.’’
‘‘I’ve run my business with honesty and integrity, and I take pride in being part of the firearm industry,’’ he said.
In particular, Barr’s lawsuit alleges that undercover investigators violated federal and state law by falsifying an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms form before buying a Glock 26.
The announcement of Barr’s lawsuit took on a patriotic tune. Flag-waving supporters cheered the news of the lawsuits and bobbed their heads to songs before Barr took the stage in downtown Marietta.
‘‘We will fight to prove the Constitution of the United States is still intact, and that Mr. Bloomberg’s fight to abolish the Second Amendment must and will fail,’’ said Edwin Marger, a lawyer who filed the lawsuit with Barr.
Bloomberg, a Republican, has made cracking down on the flow of such guns into New York a principal goal of his second term in office. He recently traveled to Georgia to discuss gun control with Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, a member of his coalition of mayors against gun violence.
‘‘Mayor Bloomberg is fighting to protect police officers and citizens from illegal guns, which has nothing at all to do with the Second Amendment,’’ said Stu Loeser, Bloomberg’s chief spokesman.
Bloomberg’s lawsuit asks the federal court to order supervision and extra training for the gun dealers in Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. It also seeks some damages and compensation.
Barr, who served four terms in Congress before losing a primary in 2002, is perhaps best remembered for leading the charge to impeach President Clinton.

 

SVHEC Seeking $407,577 In Tobacco Funds

Bennett: Since January, Enrollment Up By 150 Percent

If the full Virginia Tobacco Commission follows the recommendation of one of its committees, the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center could have the remaining funds to complete a 5,500-square-foot expansion, Executive Director W.W. “Ted” Bennett said yesterday.
Bennett confirmed that the Center is expected to receive the $407,577 from the Commission for the conversion of the building’s now-vacant west wing into classrooms and administrative office space.
On Wednesday, the Commission’s Southside Economic Development Committee voted to recommend the grant request be approved. The full Commission is expected to approve the funding next week.
The Center’s governing body, the Halifax Educational Foundation, has requested the funding to complete the renovation of the space into two large classrooms that can be converted into eight smaller classrooms and administrative office space.
Bennett said yesterday that the Foundation has already received two-thirds of the funding necessary for the expansion.
Last year, the Tobacco Commission approved a $750,000 grant for the Center to complete the first phase of the expansion.
“Because of the demand on the Center, we had to reconfigure our expansion plans because we were growing so fast,” Bennett said.
He said that since January, enrollment at the Center has increased by 150 percent, with much of that due to the school system’s dual enrollment program.
“One of the stipulations in the dual enrollment classes is that they are taught by teachers with a Master’s Degree,” he said. “We’ve had things like seminars and Master’s Degree courses for the teachers because the dual enrollment program is expanding.”
While good news, Bennett conceded that the growth resulted in growing pains for the Center.
“As we’ve continued to grow, we found we needed more than the original $750,000,” he said. “We’ve had to enlarge and move the student vending and lounge area, for example.”
Construction is currently under way and workers are approximately two-thirds complete with the expansion, Bennett said.
“We were hoping to have the renovation complete by September 1, but we’re not going to make it because we had to wait to see if we got the money before we could obligate ourselves for the remainder of the money for the construction contract.”
Bennett said he’s optimistic that the Center could run out of space again within a year.
“Growing so fast is a good problem to have,” he said.

 

IDA Approves Riverstone Bid

Will Request Proposals To Construct IDA Offices At Riverstone Technology Park

The Halifax County Industrial Development Authority unanimously voted to authorize IDA staff to issue a request for bids to construct offices for the Authority at Riverstone Technology Park.
The vote came as the Board met for its regular monthly meeting at Riverstone yesterday.
The offices will be located in Building I when completed later this year.
IDA Executive Director Mike Eades said yesterday that the Board has budgeted $132,990 for the project.
The request for bids on the project are being advertised this week. Bids are due August 11, according to Eades.
Board Chair Larry McPeters said locating the offices in the state-of-the-art building will present an impressive visage for prospective businesses considering locating in the county.
“This is attractive for prospects,” he said following the meeting. “This is where we want to meet them.”
“I think Riverstone presents a superior ‘front door’ to the community versus where we are currently located,” Eades added. “It has better meeting facilities and presents a better first impression for prospects. Riverstone makes a statement.”
The IDA currently occupies office space on Broad Street in South Boston. The Board will seek to rent the current space to another business.
In other business, the board unanimously voted to authorize staff to issue a request for bids for a marketing firm to market Building I to prospective tenants.
The firm selected will be paid on a commission basis, Eades said.
The executive director reported that the civil engineering design work for the expansion project at ABB has begun and a report is expected to be complete in just over a month.
A request for bids on the construction of the new facility is being drafted and will be issued when the engineering study are complete, Eades said.
Eades told the Board that the IDA has completed the purchase of approximately 34 acres known as the Motorplex property.
Located behind Bojangles, the IDA staff recommended earlier this year to purchase the property for $780,000, with funding provided by Community National Bank at 5.8 percent fixed interest. Additional funding for the purchase will come from the Tobacco Commission.
The purchase price reflects a $25,000 per acre asking price, Eades said earlier this year.

 

World Series Bound

Halifax American Wins First-Ever Dixie Belles State Title, Edges Halifax National 1-0 For World Series Berth

The Halifax American Belles all-stars may need to add some Louisiana-style gumbo to their menu.
After all, that’s where they’re going for the Dixie Belles World Series after another battle with Halifax National, edging their long-time rivals 1-0 Wednesday to win its first-ever Dixie Belles Softball State Tournament title.
Lashunda Davis scored the only run of the game in the fourth inning and the single tally held up to propel American to the Dixie Belles World Series beginning July 29 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
National forced a deciding game for the state title with a 8-4 win on Tuesday.
Halifax American 1 Halifax National 0
(Championship Game)
Each team had five hits and each team had scoring opportunities, but American got the one and only run it needed in the fourth inning to win Wednesday’s game and the state title.
Halifax National got two of its five hits in the first inning, Betty Rose hitting a leadoff single, but was out on a steal attempt. Jessie Bagbey followed with a base hit and American turned a double play to get out of the jam.
Sharilyn Walton was stranded at first after a one-out single in the American first, and National threatened again in the top of the second.
Lauren Daniel drew a leadoff walk, went to second on a wild pitch and third on Katie Barnett’s one-out sacrifice, but a flyout ended that threat.
American had a chance to score in the third inning, Caitlyn Lawhorn hitting a leadoff single and advancing to second on an error, before Ashley Adkins sacrificed her to third with one out.
Christine DeGeorgis walked and went to second to put two runners in scoring position, but a groundout ended the inning.
American broke through for the only run of the game in the fourth inning, Davis hitting a fly ball just inside the third base line for a leadoff double and advancing to third on a Johanna Spencer groundout.
With two outs in the inning, an error on a Sara Stewart ground ball plated Davis with the run that made it 1-0.
Each team had scoring threats in the sixth inning, National putting runners at second and third after Barnett’s one-out single and a two-out walk to Jill Trickey, before a groundout stymied the threat.
American loaded the bases on an error, single by Walton and walk to Davis, but a flyout and double play got National out of the jam.
National tried to rally in its final at-bat with two outs, Melissa Morris hitting a single and Rose a double to put runners at third and second base, but a flyout ended the game.
Sara Stewart started the game on the mound for Halifax American and hurled the entire seven innings, while Paige Rickman started the game for Halifax National and pitched the first six innings, before giving way to Bagbey in the bottom of the sixth.
Halifax National 8 Halifax American 4 (Tuesday)
Halifax National forced a deciding game for the Virginia Belles state title with a 8-4 win over American on Tuesday.
National took a 4-0 lead in the second inning and added two more in the top of the fourth before American rallied with three runs in the bottom of the frame to cut the deficit to 6-3.
National plated two more runs in the top of the fifth, and American added its final tally in the bottom of the sixth inning for the final score.
The bats were alive early for National, with five of its eight hits coming in the first two innings.
American avoided an early deficit in the top of the first, after Bagbey singled, Daniel walked and Rickman was hit by a pitch to load the bases for National with two outs.
A strikeout left the game scoreless, but National scored four runs on four hits in the second inning, Lyndsay Lawter and Trickey getting base hits to lead off the inning.
Brittany Cole reached base on an error, Erica Wilson hit a one-out single and Rose hit a two-out single, as National built a 4-0 advantage.
National expanded the lead to 6-0 in the top of the fourth. Barnett and Lawter drew consecutive walks and Cole hit a two-run double with one out
Cole stole third base, but American turned a 1-4-2 double play to prevent an additional run from scoring.
American carried that momentum into the bottom of the fourth, scoring three runs to cut the deficit in half.
Kisha Crowder singled, Davis drew a walk and Stewart reached base on a fielder’s choice to load the bases, before a Walton line drive hit and resulting error scored three runs.
National got two of those runs back in its next at-bat, Wilson reaching base on an error, reaching second on a passed ball and third on another error. Morris walked before Rose hit a two-run double to make it 8-3.
American added its final run in the bottom of the sixth when Davis doubled and scored on an infield chopper by Spencer, and Adkins singled in the seventh but American could come no closer.
National used three pitchers in the win, Rickman hurling the first three innings, Lawter the fourth and fifth, and Bagbey the final two innings.
Hall pitched the first inning for American, followed by Stewart, who pitched the second through the fourth innings. DeGeorgis took over pitching duties for American the last three innings.

 

HC Debs Reach Championship Round Of State Tourney

The HC Debs All-Stars Face Appomattox In Best Two-Of-Three Series For State Title

The Halifax County Debs all-stars began a best two-out-of-three game series with Appomattox yesterday for the Virginia Dixie Debs State Tournament championship.
Halifax County reached the championship series with a 5-0 win Tuesday over South Hill, culminating a 5-0 run through “A” Bracket.
Appomattox defeated Prince Edward-Farmville Wednesday to win its side of the draw.
Halifax County 5 South Hill 0 (Tuesday)
A two-out base hit by Mandy Watts keyed a three-run third inning, and Halifax went on to beat South Hill 5-0 to earn the right to play for the state title
Emily New led Halifax with a double and single for the game, while Liz Trickey and Watts added base hits, the Debs getting key hits at key times to drive home the runs.
Halifax saw two scoring opportunities go by the boards in the first two innings before breaking through in the third.
Jessica Morris walked to lead off the game, was sacrificed to second by Heather Oakes and went to third on a passed ball, but two flyouts ended that threat.
Jasmine Parker reached base on an error in the second with one out and advanced to third on a passed ball, but two strikeouts got South Hill out of the inning.
New got things started for Halifax in the third inning with a walk, advancing to second on a passed ball and third on an error, before scoring on another error to make it 1-0.
Trickey reached on a fielder’s choice, Shayna Oakes was hit by a pitch and Morris reached on a fielder’s choice before Watts’s single helped give Halifax a 3-0 advantage.
Halifax added another run on a key two-out hit the next inning, Parker drawing a one-out walk and Melissa Sims following with a sacrifice bunt that was misplayed for an error, Parker ending up at third and Sims at second base.
A two-out base hit by New increased the Halifax lead to 4-0, and Halifax added its final run two innings later on a two-out rally.
Parker reached base for the third time in the game after a South Hill error with two outs, and scored when a flyball off the bat of Sims was misplayed for an error.
Five runs proved enough for Halifax, hurlers Morris, Parker and Jessie Lloyd holding South Hill to five hits.
Morris started the game and hurled the first three innings, Parker came on for the next three innings, and Lloyd came on to close out the game in the seventh.
South Hill had its best chances to score in the third inning and the sixth inning, but were turned away each time.
Two errors and a passed ball put South Hill base runners at second and third with two outs in the third, but a flyout ended that threat.
South Hill got three of its five hits for the game in the sixth inning, all consecutive singles to load the bases with one out, but two flyouts stymied that potential rally.

 

Halifax County Aims For State Title

The Halifax County 13/14-Year-Old All-Stars Are Hosting The Dixie Boys 13/14 State Tournament Starting Today At Day Complex

The Halifax County 13/14 Year-Old all-stars will try and make some noise at the Dixie Boys 13/14 Year-Old State Tournament starting today at the Day Complex in South Boston.
The tourney features a five-team round robin format, with Halifax County scheduled to play East Region champ Nottoway today at 8 p.m.
Halifax County will play East Region runner-up Timberlake Saturday at 5:30 p.m.and West Region runner-up Bedford Metro Sunday at 3 p.m.
The tournament features three games each on Friday and Saturday, and two games each on Sunday and Monday, with the two teams having the best records after round robin play meeting for the state title Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Manager Phil Saunders and coaches George Hunt and Jeff Hudson will field a team of baseball veterans, with a range of experience in Dixie, Legion, middle school and high school ball.
Josh Hudson and Chris Hunt return from last year’s team, which ironically was eliminated here during the district tournament, marking the first time since 1993 that a local Dixie Boys all-star team had not advanced to state tournament play.
Joining Hudson and Hunt this year are P.J. Saunders, Thomas Nichols, Dru Henderson, Markee Brooks, Dale Trent, Antonio Walker, Cameron Starke, Aaron Mitchell, Darrell Davis, Tyler Truitt and Michael Puryear.
Saunders said that his team is anxious to get started after several weeks of practice, but realized playing in a district tourney may have given the team some needed game experience.
He added that he likes what he’s seen during the practice sessions.
“Playing in the district tournament may have given us some experience, but we’re the host, and we’ve been practicing for a long time, about five weeks,” said Saunders, who characterized his team’s attitude as being “ready to play.”
At least five players will see time on the mound during the tournament, including Puryear, Hunt, Starke, Davis and Brooks, and pitching will have to be stout in order for the locals to advance, according to Saunders.
“Our strength will be our pitching and I hope we hit enough to win some games. I think our defense will be fine,” said Saunders.
He listed Saunders at first base and Starke at second when not pitching, while Trent is expected to hold down the shortstop position.
Hunt is also expected to see duty at first base, and Puryear in the infield when neither player is pitching.
Davis will man third base when not on the mound, while Hudson will be behind the plate, said Saunders, who also lists Thomas Nichols at second base.
Saunders has five outfielders who will see action during the tournament, including Mitchell, Henderson, Brooks, Walker and Truitt.
With a variety of experiences in the various baseball leagues, in addition to middle school and high school baseball teams, Halifax County is aiming for a big run in the tournament, he added.
“We’ve been practicing for a long time, a very long time. We’ll just have to see what happens, but I think we’re ready to play,” said Saunders.
“I hope our experience carries us through.”

 

Obituaries

William Oliver ‘Billy’ Elder
William Oliver ‘Billy’ Elder, 89, of Elder Road, Nathalie died July 18, 2006, at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Elder was born in Halifax County April 28, 1917, the son of the late Edward Lee Elder and Mattie Adams Elder. He was a member of Childrey Baptist where he served as deacon, member of Brookneal Odd-Fellows Lodge and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Lucille E. Mahanes of Poquoson, Alice V. Elder and Mildred A. Elder, both of Nathalie. Two brothers, the Rev. Winfred Elder and Miles Elder; and one sister, Mattie E. Scruggs, preceded him in death.
A funeral service for Mr. Elder will be held today, July 21, at 2 p.m. at Childrey Baptist Church by the Revs. Shelton Miles and Chris Harbin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Howard ‘Howie’ Ruthus Mann Jr.
Howard ‘Howie’ Ruthus Mann Jr., 57, of New York, died July 15, 2006.
Mr. Mann was born in Yew York on December 12, 1948, the son of the late Howard R. Mann Sr. and Dannetta Mann Corsey. He was married to Stephanie Mann and was a United States Marine Veteran.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Tashawna Smalls; one son, Howard R. Mann III; his mother; six sisters, Pamela Mann, Alicia Mann, Shelia Mann, Kem Henry, Dannetta Danielson and Laurie Ritterbush; three brothers, Michael Deale, Jonathan Deale and Issac Douglas Mann; two grandsons, Elijah Mann and Jalene Mann; one granddaughter, AaLiyah Smalls; two stepsons, Kenson Scott and Kenniell Scott; and a loyal friend, Charlene Meyers.
Graveside services for Mr. Mann will be held tomorrow, July 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke CME Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. William Carr officiating.
Deborah Pruett McDaniel
Deborah Pruett McDaniel, 52, of 2201 Ashton Hall Road, South Boston, died July 19, 2006, at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Mrs. McDaniel was born in Pittsylvania County on October 3, 1953, the daughter of Roy Hampton Pruett and Mary Ann Long Pruett, and was married to Earl Franklin McDaniel III. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, was a former Volunteer Literacy Tutor, a former Master Gardener, a Healthy Families board member, and was employed as an instructor/counselor with Southside Virginia Community College.
A memorial service for Mrs. McDaniel will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church tomorrow, July 22, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Edward Rigg officiating.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann McDaniel, Rebecca Brooks McDaniel, and Kathryn Earl McDaniel; her father and mother; one sister, Susan Pruett Clarke; and one nephew, Tyler Hampton Clarke, all of Paces.
The family will receive friends at the home.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, 22311.
Dwayne Lynn Oakley
Dwayne Lynn Oakley, 21, of Nelson, son of Samuel and Barbara Oakley, deceased, died July 18, 2006, in Richmond.
He worked for Lee Hy Paving Company as a flagman and pilot car driver.
Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Joseph Keeton of Halifax; and brothers, Bobby and Scotty Oakley, both of Nelson.
Visitation will be this evening, July 21, from 7 until 9 at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Funeral services for Mr. Oakley will be held tomorrow, July 22, at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Keeton Family Cemetery in Nelson. The Rev. Jim McAlister will officiate.
You may express condolences at www.wclfh.com
John ‘JD’ Woodward
A memorial service for John ‘JD’ Woodward will be held tomorrow, July 22, 2006, at 6 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Woodward was born July 17, 1962, and died March 5, 2006.
Odis Linard ‘Toby’ Anderson
Odis Linard ‘Toby’ Anderson, 91, of 3202 Franklin Avenue, South Boston died July 19, 2006, at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Mr. Anderson was born in Halifax County on September 3, 1914, the son of the late D. Ratcliff Anderson and Lucy Gregory Anderson and was married to Nora Conner Anderson. He was a member of First Baptist Church of South Boston where he was a member of the Lacy Bible Class, and was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post 8.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Harriett A. Conley of New Kent; one son, Berkeley Conner Anderson of Halifax; two sisters, Beatrice Tweedie and Louise Nicholas, both of Richmond; one brother, Billy Anderson of Nathalie; and three grandchildren, Emily Nicole Anderson of Halifax, Kevin Scott Conley and Mark Andrew Conley, both of New Kent.
Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be held tomorrow, July 22, at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Tim Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 this evening, July 21 at the funeral home and other times at the home.
For memorials, consider the Southside Virginia Alzheimers Association, 908 Q, Hwy. 1, South Hill, 23970.
Lena Williams Brown
Lena Williams Brown of Lynchburg, formerly of Forest, died July 19 2006, at the Medical Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Nealy and Mary Liza Williams and was married tot he late Harry L. Brown.
Survivors include a nephew, Frank Williams and wife, Edith, of Bedford; a cousin, Alease Brown of Lynchburg; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Taylor and husband, Kenneth, of Rhonde Island.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held at 2 p.m. July 24, at Altha Grove Baptist Church in Forest with the Rev. William Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be emailed to Comfuneral@aol.com.
Rebecca Susie Lowery Cliborne
Rebecca Susie Lowery Cliborne, 96, of South Boston died July 20, 2006 at The Woodview.
Mrs. Cliborne was born in Halifax County on November 26, 1909, the daughter of the late Walter Green Lowery and Maggie Ford Lowery and was married to the late Jack Franklin Cliborne. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, July 22 at 2 p.m. at Harmony UMC with the Revs. Liz Buxton and Vance Midgett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home this evening, July 21, from 7:00 to 8:30, and other times at the home of Edward and Cora Ann Cliborne, 804 Grove Avenue, South Boston.
Survivors of Mrs. Cliborne include two sons, Russell Cliborne and wife, Carolyn, of Prince George, and Dan Edward Cliborne and wife, Cora Ann, of South Boston; four daughters, Annie Mae Seamon and husband, Edward of South Boston, Gracie Francisco and husband, Leroy, of Sutherlin, Connie Mangum and friend, William Wrenn, and Faye Solomon and husband, Wilbur, all of Roxboro, N.C.; one brother, George Lowery of Petersburg; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, Robert Green Cliborne and Andrew Franklin Cliborne; five sisters, Ella Morris, Willie Cliborne, Hattie Long, Laura Woody and Mary Cade; and five brothers, Clarence, Joe, John, Richard and Bryant Lowery, preceded Mr. Cliborne in death.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Harmony United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 12, Alton, 24520.
Sallie Whitlow Elliott
Sallie Whitlow Elliott, 76, of 2215 Cemetery Road, Virgilina died July 19, 2006, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mrs. Elliott was born in Halifax County on June 24, 1930, the daughter of the late George Thomas Whitlow and Carrie Carmichael Whitlow, and was married to the late Tolona C. ‘T.C.’ Elliott Sr. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and retired from Burlington Industries, Inc.
Funeral services will be held July 23, at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove UMC with the Rev. Ray McGarr officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors of Mrs. Elliott include one daughter, Teresa Haskins of Manassas; one son, Tony Elliott of Charlottesville; two sisters, Ottie Comer and Lestie Talley, both of Virgilina; four grandchildren, Elizabeth McDearmid, Lori Haskins, Julie Haskins and Kelsey Haskins; and one great-grandchild, Kailei McDearmid. One sister, Elizabeth Whitlow; and three brothers, Earl, Theodore and James Whitlow, preceded her in death.
The family will receive friends tomorrow evening, June 22, from 7:00 until 8:30, at Brooks Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to brooksfh@earthlink.com