Developers for the new Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse promised
that one, perhaps two, new restaurants would locate on the site
of the Old Halifax Road project where a ceremonial ground-breaking
took place yesterday morning.
Marc Smith, one of the two major players with J.T. South Boston
LLC, declined to identify the restaurants by name other than to
say that one was a fast-food, the other, "a sit-down."
Smith said that he expected to provide more specifics within 30
days.
Grading and excavating of the 33-acre site actually began a week
ago as builders shoot for a December 2003, opening of the new
Lowe's store that will have 110,122 sq. ft. plus a 27,720 sq.
ft. garden center. Once completed, Lowe's will close its present
22,000 sq.ft. store located at 3455 Old Halifax Road.
Smith, joined by a host of Lowe's management personnel and an
entourage of local and state officials, referred to the South
Boston/Halifax County area as a "great community."
The Knoxville, Tenn., developer said that his company was optimistic
that more retail stores would be added to the list that also includes
a 10,000 sq.ft. store for Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree will be relocating
from its present building in the Tri-Rivers Plaza shopping center
which joins the new development site referred to locally as the
"Hodges" property.
With Lowe's and 28,400 sq. ft. of additional retail store space,
the new shopping center will have 166,242 sq.ft. total space and
over 570 vehicle parking spaces.
Records show that $1.6 million was paid for the property which
belonged to Lucy Hodges Fuller, W. Allen Fuller, Hugh Garland
Edmunds, Jr. and William Holt Edmunds.
Smith and his firm are attempting to develop an adjoining 43 acres
on the Old Halifax Road which belongs to the Dance family. Plans
call for removing an existing dwelling from the property in order
to enhance its development.
Smith thanked Lowe's officials for the "confidence"
that they had in the South Boston community while expressing appreciation
for the cooperative efforts of town and county officials for "working
together" to help bring the project to fruition.
Lowe's regional manager Bob Beene said that the new store will
employ 175 persons and offer over 40,000 items to customers. Lowe's
presently employs 58 persons in South Boston where approximately
20,000 items are offered.
Lowe's present South Boston store manager, Priscilla Woodrum,
will manage the new Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse.
Approximately 50 persons gathered for yesterday's ground-breaking
including State Senator Frank Ruff and Delegate Clarke Hogan.
David Martin, chairman of the Halifax County Board of Supervisors,
complimented the community for what he called its "welcoming
attitude." South Boston Mayor Glenn Abernathy, who was among
the estimated 50 persons attending yesterday's ground-breaking,
said that the project "demonstrates" the community's
role as a viable retail district in southside Virginia.
Listing and selling agent for the property was Jerry Hudson with
the Davis Company.
South Boston Town Council did not give town residents and parents
of children attending the two South Boston elementary schools
an opportunity to voice their wishes before recently recommending
the consolidation of C.H. Friend and Washington-Coleman Elementary
Schools.
The Halifax County School Board, does however, want to hear what
South Boston residents have to say.
On Thursday night, the Halifax County School Board will hold a
public hearing at the C.H. Friend Elementary School gym to gather
public input on proposed capital improvements for the two schools
as well as a possible consolidation of the two schools.
Thursday night's public hearing is the second of two public hearings
the School Board scheduled pertaining to its proposed $50 million
school capital improvements project.
A similar public hearing was held approximately two weeks ago
at Halifax Elementary School.
Halifax residents, town officials and parents of children attending
Halifax Elementary School and Sinai Elementary School said they
will reject any plan the School Board might have to consolidate
the two Halifax-area elementary schools.
Parents and town residents said they wanted to keep both schools
open and wanted the schools renovated.
South Boston's sentiment is not known.
At issue is the renovation of the two South Boston schools or
a decision to combine the two schools into one new large K-6 school
having a capacity of 700-750 students at a site to be determined
later.
Architects have indicated that it would cost approximately $5.5
million to renovate Washington-Coleman Elementary School to make
it a K-2 school with a capacity of 285 students.
Architects also said that it will take approximately $7.6 million
to renovate C.H. Friend Elementary School to make it a 425-student
school for children in grades 3-6.
Architects and school system officials, however, have noted that
due to the age of the building, its landlocked location, the overall
condition of the building and the difficulties involved in constructing
a new addition on the site, spending $5.5 million on Washington-Coleman
Elementary may not be the most feasible use of the dollars.
School system officials had previously noted that the cost of
constructing one large new 700 to 750-student K-6 school in South
Boston would cost about the same as the combined cost of renovating
the two schools.
If a new K-6 school is constructed, Washington-Coleman and C.H.
Friend would be closed.
Should either or both schools be closed, school system officials
would use the vacant space to house students from other schools
while renovations were ongoing at other county schools.
The Halifax County School Board's proposal for the next phase
of its capital improvements project includes renovations and additions
to South of Dan and Cluster Springs Elementary Schools as well
as the South Boston project.
An alternative that could be considered by the School Board could
be to close Washington-Coleman, construct a new K-3 elementary
school in South Boston at a site to be determined sand go ahead
with renovations to Turbeville Elementary School.
Building a new K-3 school in South Boston and renovating Turbeville
Elementary School could keep the School Board in line with its
budget for the next phase of its proposed capital improvements
project.
In that scenario, renovations to C.H. Friend would be pushed back
into the latter phase along with improvements to the remaining
county schools, creating a bottom line in which the dollars would
come out basically the same.
The Halifax County Board of Supervisors and the Town of Halifax
unanimously endorsed the application for a proposed Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the improvement of Downtown
Halifax.
The action came during a joint meeting Monday night at the Mary
Bethune Complex in Halifax.
Carl Espy, chairman of the Halifax Planning Commission, said yesterday
that Monday's action could result in significant improvements
to the downtown area of the town.
"This approves the application of a $700,000 CDBG for the
improvement of the core Main Street area in Halifax," he
said.
If the application is approved, improvements include curb and
gutter improvements and pressed concrete pavers on sidewalks and
pedestrian crosswalks.
"This is an attempt to eliminate physical, visual and economic
blight in an effort to bolster existing buisness and attract new
businesses to the historic downtown business district," Espy
said.
During the public hearing Gail Moody, senior planner for the Southside
Planning District Commission, observed that the application deadline
for the CDBG is March 26.
"There is $12 million available statewide and the competition
will be considerable," Moody said.
The application will be coordinated with the Southside Planning
District.
Grant awards are expected to be announced in July.
Once approved, the funds will allow intensive design and engineering
studies to take place over the summer with a six-month construction
window.
"The construction will be coordinated with the merchants
to minimize the disruption to downtown businesses," the planner
observed.
Espy said that heavy tractor-trailer traffic was having a negative
impact on some of the buildings in downtown Halifax.
"Some of the historic buildings in Halifax are losing their
structural integrity due to the vibrations from heavy truck traffic,"
he said. "The aim of these plans is to calm traffic and create
greater pedestrian safety."
In other business, the Board passed two resolutions concerning
improvements by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
One of the resolutions requests the Commonwealth Transportation
Board (CTB) give specific consideration to the planned four-laning
of Route 360 north of Route 58 and the improvements and construction
of the John Randolph Bridge.
The other resolution asks the CTB to begin design work and routing
studies for the four-laning of Route 501 from the North Carolina
state line to Interstate 81 "to include bypass studies of
the Town of South Boston, the Town of Halifax and the Town of
Brookneal, as well as the cities of Lynchburg and Buena Vista."
The resolutions will be prepared for presentation by county staff
at the April 1 primary road meeting in Lynchburg.
E-911
The Board accepted a recommendation from the E-911 Emergency Communications
Center Director Alan Bober to award the contract for construction
of the new communications center building and related equipment
to J.E. Burton Construction.
The estimated cost of the project is $354,165.
Assistant County Administrator Jerry Lovelace told the Board that
construction is expected to begin after March 24, and traffic
will be directed accordingly.
A possible groundbreaking for the new consolidated communication
center is being considered for Monday, April 21.
The project is expected to be completed within 150 days from the
start of construction.
James Easley Edmunds III, a trustee and
founding member of Halifax Regional Hospital, died Monday at the
hospital.
He was 87.
A practicing Halifax attorney for over 50 years, Mr. Edmunds was
active in civic affairs and was a lifetime member of St. John's
Episcopal Church.
Born and raised in Halifax County, he attended public schools,
then Virginia Episcopal School and later the University of Virginia,
where he graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1938
and from the University Law School in 1942.
He was captain of the University basketball team and a three-letter
man on the baseball team. He was president of the student body
and also president of the O.D.K., the national leadership society.
A trustee at the hospital for 50 years, he was a board member
and past president. He was instrumental in the recruitment of
doctors, the expansion of the hospital, and its overall growth.
He served as a member of the Halifax County Board of Supervisors
from 1967 to 1983. During his tenure, major public facilities
- the senior high school and vocational center, Halifax County
Farm Center and Library, and the Halifax County-South Boston Industrial
Park - were constructed.
In 1983, the board appointed Mr. Edmunds to lead the county's
opposition to a proposal to mine uranium in nearby Pittsylvania
County.
His efforts helped to create the Halifax chapter of the Southside
Concerned Citizens organization, which defeated the project.
An avid sportsman and an advocate for protection of natural resources,
he was a founding member of the Halifax Sportsman's Club.
Mr. Edmunds was the recipient of many honors and awards, including
the Halifax County Distinguished Citizens Award, the Sertoma Club's
Service to Mankind Award, and the Wildlife Conservation Award.
He was inducted into the Halifax County-South Boston Sports Hall
of Fame in 1985.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lavinia Winston Edmunds.
Surviving are three daughters, Emma C. Edmunds of Charlottesville,
Lavinia E. Hannaway and husband John of Baltimore; Anne E. Sutphin
and husband Lee of Richmond; and five grandchildren, James and
Emma Hannaway and Will, Elizabeth and Peter Sutphin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's
Episcopal Church in Halifax.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Project Prime, a program
that gives scholarships and financial aid to Halifax hospital
employees and Halifax residents to pursue jobs in the health care
field, 2204 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, Va. 24592, c/o Carolyn
Cook; or to St. John's Episcopal Church, Outreach Fund, P.O. Box
905, Halifax, Va. 24558.
Halifax County high school's varsity baseball team is slated
to open regular-season play here today against Park View.
And, as he looks toward the 2003 campaign, Comets coach Kelvin
Davis uses one word - "potential" - to describe his
outlook.
"My big word is "potential," Davis said.
"We have a lot of potential. With the players we have, if
they come out here every day and stay mentally focused, we have
the potential to go a long way this year.
"The kids staying focused is the key," added Davis.
"They have all of the tools. We have foot speed, we have
arm strength, we've got pitching and, defensively, we're fine.
"This game of baseball is a game in which you have to stay
focused and take advantage of every opportunity that you can if
you're going to be successful," Davis continued.
"Once we can instill that in their minds, we have the potential
to become a very good baseball team."
Today's season opener against Park View is a non-district game,
one of three non-district games the Comets will play before tackling
E.C. Glass here on March 26 in their Western Valley District opener.
However, just because today's game is a non-district affair doesn't
mean that Davis places any less importance on this contest.
"That first ball game is like getting rid of the cobwebs,"
said Davis.
"It's also about getting the winning atmosphere started early.
That's one of the biggest things for us at the opening of the
season. It's important that we concentrate on winning that first
ball game.
"A lot of people say winning is not everything," Davis
added.
"You really need to concentrate on winning those first couple
of ball games."
Davis pointed out that everything to this point has centered around
practice and scrimmage games.
Today, however, things are different.
"Now you're getting into a game situation," pointed
out the Comets coach.
"Everybody is going to be pumped up and everybody is going
to have their butterflies. Getting a win in that first game is
big."
Davis noted that he expects park View to his team a good contest.
"Last year Park View had two decent lefthanders and I think
they're back this year," said Davis.
"We're more than likely going to see a lefthander. Hopefully
we can jump on top of them early."
Jumping on top of a team early is something that Davis preaches
every day.
"My coaching philosophy is to try and jump on a team early,"
he pointed out.
"I know defensively we're going to be fine. I'm not concerned
about the defense. The thing we need to do is get the offensive
things down, things like hitting, bunting, moving runners and
manufacturing runs. If we can do those things well, we can be
successful."
The Team
This year's Comets team is a team that has a combination of youth
and experience.
Davis has five seniors and three juniors returning from last year's
team which finished 10-8 overall and placed fourth in the Western
Valley District standings with a 5-5 slate.
In all, Davis has five seniors, eight juniors and three sophomores
on the roster, a result that should net Davis 11 returnees next
season.
One of the big things Davis has in his favor this season is flexibility.
There are several players on this year's Comets squad that can
play several different positions on the field, something that
opens the door for Davis to be able to create different defensive
and offensive combinations.
"What we will try to do is get them into a position they
will be in 90 percent of the time," Davis said.
"If we have to move any of these guys that can play several
different positions, we are in no way worried about them covering
or playing that position."
Pitching and defense are the Comets' strong points entering the
season.
Davis has six hurlers to go with this season including a pair
of experienced pitchers in junior Jason Lloyd and senior Matt
Clay.
He also has a solid finesse pitcher in sophomore lefthander Andrew
Bradley, a hard-throwing righthander in sophomore Tyler Clarke,
junior Robert Carter and a developing righthander in Nathan Thomas.
Defensively, Davis has a veteran infield with senior Drew Lewis
at first base, senior Jody Nelson at second base and Clay and
Lloyd at shortstop.
Thomas and sophomore Ryan Gieselman are working at third base
with this being the first season for the pair at that spot.
Despite having a younger team overall, Davis says the overall
team defense is ahead of where it was at this point last year.
"Because of the weather it's been rough from the start,"
said Davis.
"The first couple of days we were outside, one time I almost
threw a bat up against the fence.
"But," continued Davis, "these guys have really
come around. It's been because of their attitude. They're so open
and so willing to learn.
"I thought we did a heck of a job defensively in the scrimmage.
We made a couple of miscues but that happens. We try to eliminate
them from happening but if it happens, it happens. I'm looking
more at what happens after we make a miscue. What we try to teach
is after an error happens, don't get down on yourself, just get
back out there and don't be thinking about that one - it's gone."
Offensively, the Comets still have some work to do with their
bats.
"It's still early," Davis said.
"We had the scrimmage to see what we need to work on. You
can teach hitting."
Davis said Carter may be his leadoff batter.
"He has a really good eye and has good speed on the bases."
Lloyd also swings a big stick, Davis pointed out.
"He's probably got the strongest bat on the team," he
said.
He can hit for power and he can hit for average."
"All of the players have some type of ability that we can
use to help make them better, whether it's putting the ball into
play, it's a good eye at the plate, or it's pop coming off the
bat," continued Davis.
Davis' big concern right now is injuries.
Just as Davis lost Clay for most of last season with a knee injury,
he has lost veteran centerfielder Brent Long, a big offensive
and defensive contributor, to the disabled list with an ankle
injury that included torn ligaments.
Long could be back in as short a time as six to seven weeks. However,
that is not a certainty to this point.
"I feel bad for Brent because he loves the game of baseball,"
Davis said.
"I can see in his eyes how badly he wants to be out there.
"It's a letdown for the team but I feel more sorry for the
kid because I know how much he loves baseball and it hurts him
to have to sit on the sidelines," added Davis.
"I'd love to have Brent out there because I know he can put
up some numbers for us and run down a lot of baseballs for us.
He is going to do everything he can do to try to get himself back
into a game mode."
Although not nearly as serious a situation as that, Davis is concerned
about Lloyd's arm.
"Before the season started, I got word from the athletic
trainer, Michael Leake, about Lloyd having trouble with the soft
tissues around the elbow," said Davis.
Davis said Lloyd's problem is one that may limit how much Lloyd
may pitch this season.
"We're going to do all we can to keep him healthy,"
Davis said.
Around The Horn
Going around the horn, Davis has senior Jonathan Barbour, a returnee
from last year, behind the plate.
"Kirby is probably going to be projected as one of the best
catchers in the district," Davis pointed out.
"He has all of the tools and know how to use them. He takes
control of the ball game when the pitcher is in trouble or something
happens. His leadership role is tremendous. Having a catcher that
has that kind of leadership ability really helps a pitcher."
Gieselman, who will see action at third base, will be a backup
to Barbour behind the plate.
"He's got some catching ability and we're looking to try
to prepare him for next year," said Davis.
Junior Ryan Roller will be another backup to Barbour behind the
plate.
Roller played jayvee baseball last year.
"He's got a lot to learn," Davis said, "but if
he keeps the attitude he has now, I'm sure we can work and get
him right and get him prepared for next year."
Lewis, who played third base for the Comets last season, has been
moved to first base this season.
"With his size and height, he's showing a lot of promise
over there," said Davis.
"He's going to be looked on to drive in a lot of runs."
Another returning player from last year's team, Dwight Greene,
will also see some time at first base.
"He's coming off of a good basketball season," noted
Davis.
"He's a little bit behind right now with his offensive production.
But, he's a worker. Every days he seems to improve in some form.
We're going to need him to drive in some runs for us also."
At second base, Davis has senior Jody Nelson who had a good season
there last year.
"Jody's got a sure-handed glove at second base," Davis
pointed out.
"He's one of our better defensive players. He's trying every
day to improve his offensive abilities. I've seen a lot of promise
in him. He's just a hard-nosed guy that's going to give you all
of what he's got and that's all we ask of out of a kid."
Junior Steve Smith will be Nelson's backup at second base. He
played junior varsity last season.
At shortstop, the Comets will have senior Matt Clay and junior
Jason Lloyd.
Both are also pitchers, creating a situation in which one player
will play shortstop when the other is pitching.
"We're very blessed to have those two guys there," said
Davis.
"We're going to be looking for them to be leaders both offensively
and defensively. They both help this club be very successful."
Clay, Davis said, "is one of the smoothest guys at shortstop.
He has come a long way."
Last season was a big disappointment for Clay as he missed most
of last season with an ACL injury.
"He's been working very hard in the off-season to get his
knee ready for this season," Davis pointed out.
"He's really fired up about the season. We hope everything
goes well for him and that he can stay injury-free this season."
At third base, Davis has Thomas and Gieselman, both of whom played
junior varsity ball last year.
"Ryan is a player I moved up from the jayvee team,"
Davis explained.
"Both will see about the same amount of playing time at that
position. Both have a lot of work to do as far as learning how
to play that position but both will give you 110 percent on every
play, every little thing we do in practice. They're very coachable
kids. They have the tool, they just need more time."
In the outfield, Davis is looking at junior Robert Carter in left
field.
"He's like a utility player and we'll have him in left field,"
Davis said.
"He'll also share some of the centerfield action. Robert
is also a pitcher."
In right field, Davis is eyeing junior Chris Lowery as the starter.
"He's come a long way," said Davis.
"He's put on some muscle pounds. He is taking the weight
training program we have here at school and the ball is really
taking off of his bat."
In centerfield, Davis is looking at Lloyd.
"If we have someone else pitching, Jason Lloyd will play
centerfield," Davis said.
"We put him out there and he looked sharp. He's a gamer.
I can put him about anywhere and he's going to bust his nose doing
whatever it takes to be successful."
When Lloyd is pitching, Carter will shift to centerfield.
There are also some other players that could see time in the outfield
including Jacob Owen, Clarke and Bradley.
As far as pitching goes, Davis is looking for good things from
Lloyd and Clay.
Clay, Davis said, "is one of the strongest arms we have."
Lloyd returns to the Comets mound staff after being one of the
team's pitching leaders last season.
Unfortunately for Davis and the Comets, Lloyd is experiencing
pain in his arm.
"He will be used in situations like late innings, late-inning
district game situations," Davis explained.
" We're going to try to save him. Whenever we can, whenever
the weather is alright and conditions are right and he's feeling
well, we want him to get some experience on the mound.
"We're not going to just stick him up there in key situations
without giving him some time on the mound," added Davis.
With Bradley, Clarke, Carter and Thomas also able to step in,
the Comets have good depth with the mound corp.
"If everything goes right, pitching could be a strong point
for us," Davis said.
"If everything goes alright and these guys stay healthy we
have that number one and number two with Lloyd and Clay. They
can go either way.
"We've got a heck of a finesse pitcher in Andrew Bradley,"
added Davis.
"He is a sophomore I moved up. I got a lot of scouting reports
on the kid from the jayvee coaches and coaches from the summer
leagues.
"This kid has got all of the tools it takes to be a very
fine pitcher," continued Davis.
"He keeps the batters off balance. He knows how to hit his
spots. He reminds me a lot of Tom Glavine out there."
Davis said he also likes what he sees in Clarke.
"We have a hard-throwing right-hander in Tyler Clarke,"
Davis said.
"I brought him up because we liked what we saw in him. That's
like adding coal to the fire.
"During the scrimmage last week we really liked that combination
of getting the batters off balance with Andrew and bringing in
the hard-throwing right-hander in Clarke," added Davis.
"I'm very pleased with what I'm seeing so far. If we can
get that rotation right, we'll be in good shape."
Carrie Womack Adams, 85, of 160 Craddock Street, Halifax, died
March 17 at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Adams was born in Cumberland County on March 12, 1917, the
daughter of Norvell J. Womack and Mattie Sue Wright Womack, and
was married to Walter Carsie Adams Jr. She was a member of Beth
Car Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Jimmie McCourt of Roxboro,
NC; and one niece, Shirley Jean Everton of Farmville.
Services for Mrs. Adams will be held today, March 19 at 2 p.m.
at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Wall officiating.
Burial will take place in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville.
The family is receiving friends at the home.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the American
Diabetes Association.
Alma Puryear Comer, 92, of 4029 East Hyco Road, South Boston,
died March 17 at Twin Oaks Convalescent Home.
Mrs. Comer was born in Halifax County on February 1, 1911, the
daughter of Howard Lee Puryear and Minnie Forlines Puryear, and
was married to Sampson Comer. She was a member of Cherry Hill
United Methodist Church where she was a member of the WSCS.
Survivors include one son, Sammy W. Comer and his wife, JoAnne,
of South Boston; one grandson, Clinton S. Comer; five sisters,
Ester P. Tillotson and Virginia P. Morris, both of Virgilina,
Myrtis P. Brann of Reedville, Clara P. Wimmer of Raleigh, NC,
and Catherine P. Kimbrough of Irvington.
Other than her parents, Mrs. Comer was preceded in death by one
sister, Barbara Ann Anderson, and two brothers, Wilson and Robert
Lee Puryear.
Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel today, March
19 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Rudolph Jacobs officiating. Burial
will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Frank Brooks Easley, 82, of Clarksville, died March 15. He was
the husband of Joan Boyd Easley.
Mr. Easley was born in Clarksville. He operated Easley Supply
and was a mail carrier for many years.
Funeral services were held March 17 at 11 a.m. at Clarksville
Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Oakhurst Cemetery.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Easley is survived by two daughters,
Barbara Easley Stanley of Montpelier and Frankie Owen Easley of
Madison Heights; two brothers, Robert Henry Easley of Spartenburg,
SC and, Eugene Brannock Easley of Staunton. He was preceded in
death by a son, Daniel Gibson 'Pomp' Easley, and a daughter, Molly
Davis Easley.
Ellis Jones Ingram Sr., 80, of Stagecoach Road, Nathalie, died
March 17 at Berry Hill Nursing Home. He was the husband of the
late Audrey Conner Ingram.
Mr. Ingram was born in Halifax County on June 26, 1922, the son
of Eraustus Jones Ingram and Willie Watts Ingram. He was a member
of Clover Bottom Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, and
the French Masonic Lodge. He was the retired owner of Town and
Country Upholstery.
Survivors include three sons, Ellis J. Ingram Jr. and wife, Emma,
of Swords Creek, Charles Ingram and wife, Jackie, of South Boston,
and David Ingram and wife, Gloria, of Gladys; three daughters,
Hilda Martin of Republican Grove, Clara Fariss and husband, Everett,
of South Boston, and Mary Gregory of Duloth, GA; one brother,
Sidney Ingram of Halifax; four sisters, Mary Richardson and Peggy
Wilkins, both of South Boston, Arlene Oakes of Halifax and Sally
Elliott of Oxford, NC; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Ingram, and a sister,
Betty Jane Smith.
A funeral service for Mr. Ingram will be held at 2 p.m. today,
March 19, at Clover Bottom Baptist Church by the Revs. James Crocker
and Charles O'Roark. Burial will follow in the church cemetery
with Masonic Rites at the grave.
Gladys Fawcett Marshall of Arlington died in San Antonio, Texas
on March 16.
She was born in Fawcett's Gap in 1923, and was married to John
'Bus' Marshall, a former Halifax resident. She worked as a secretary
to the Department of the Navy.
Survivors include one sister, Emily Fawcett Thrasher of Albuquerque
and one brother, William S. Fawcett of FL; one son, Robert E.
Marshall and fiance', Aggie Ballard, of Woodbridge; one daughter,
Ellen and husband, John Onderdonk, of San Antonio; one granddaughter,
Tammy Marenick and husband, Paul, of Chesterfield; one grandson,
John H. Marshall and wife, Tamie, of Leesburg; and three great-grandchildren.
Interment is at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, March 20, at St. John's Episcopal
Church in Halifax. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Arlington.
Larry Darnell Traynham, 48, of 6051 Hunting Creek Road, Nathalie,
died March 14 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Traynham was born in Halifax County on February 10, 1955,
the son of Bertha Traynham. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist
Church.
Survivors include his mother of the home; two sisters, Marie Roberts
and Ruby Bane, both of New Haven, CT; and one brother-in-law,
David Roberts of New Haven.
Services will be held March 21 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist
Church with the Rev. Ronald Claiborne officiating. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home.