The Industrial Development Authority board opposes any future industrial swine operations in Halifax County and is concerned "the setback requirements are not adequate to protect the rights of individual landowners...," I.D.A. chief Bill Confroy told supervisors Monday night.
The I.D.A. was joined by The Sierra Club and Southside Concerned Citizens in calling for more stringent setbacks prior to supervisors' vote to table action on the confined animal feeding ordinance.
During the regular board session, I.D.A's Confroy also asked that "existing confined swine operators be grandfathered as to any new provisions" instituted by county ordinance, and asked that the swine issue be resolved.
In swift succession, Halifax County supervisors heard from Confroy, Glen Besa, Virginia chapter director of the Sierra Club, and Southside Concerned Citizens' members.
Besa told supervisors swine confined animal feeding operations are a Sierra Club national priority.
"When it comes to property rights, an industrial swine operations' (rights) should end where their neighbors' noses and drinking wells begin," said Besa.
"We oppose the pollution they create," said Besa yesterday. "We are concerned about water and air pollution."
During the board session, SCC issued a call for two mile setbacks for lagoons, animal confinement buildings and waste disposal areas from property lines, towns and drinking water sources, among others (see SCC setback proposals).
"Just a couple of months ago the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Iowa court ruling which stated in effect that no one shall invade his neighbor's property with foul and offensive odors," said SCC chairman Jack Dunavant.
Since then, Dunavant said SCC had researched data "to find out exactly how far that odor travels so that you gentlemen can make an informed decision about setbacks that will protect the people of this county and absolve the county of any liability should future swine factories choose to locate here."
In studies, the SCC chairman noted Dr. Mike Williams of North Carolina State University had referred to the two-mile radius around hog lagoons and houses as the "wetfall" area where most of the particulate settles back to earth.
Also, Dr. Susan Schiffman of Duke said that odors from a hog facility can be just as strong 1500 ft. away as they are at the buildings themselves, reported Dunavant.
Dr. Charles J. Gantzer, Phd., concluded in his hog facility study that "odors are detectable by 80 percent of the population at one-half mile; 371/2 percent at one mile; 17 percent at 11/2 miles; and 0 percent at two miles," added Dunavant.
With that information and the Supreme Court decision, the SCC chairman asked supervisors "how they could give the people of Halifax County anything less than a two- mile setback from these hog facilities?"
SCC also requested a meeting with supervisors, possibly a work session.
The Rev. Roger Ford, speaking both as NAACP president and private citizen, expressed concern about not only short- term but long-term environmental damage.
Referring to a Raleigh newspaper report, Ford said a study also noted the location of hog houses in black communities.
"If industry is going to make the money from it, it should be close to them," said Ford in calling for consideration of new setbacks.
During his I.D.A. presentation, Confroy told supervisors that the Authority had "serious concerns that the issue of large swine operations was having a negative impact on the image and desirability of the community's ability to promote industrial expansion, trade and tourism, thereby, providing jobs and broadening the county's tax base subject to maintaining the general environment and health of our citizens."
During the Monday night session, Supervisor Garland Ricketts asked assistant county administrator Jerry Lovelace to investigate what North Carolina is proposing to replace lagoons, any new technologies
With the planning commission's recommendations as well as that of the Agricultural Development Committee in hand, supervisors are now poised to make a decision on ordinances governing large-scale swine production in Halifax County. The proposed ordinance will then be presented for public hearing at both the planning commission and board of supervisors before final approval.

These setbacks for all future industrial swine facilities are recommended to the board of supervisors after many hours of careful and thorough research by Southside Concerned Citizens. They do not apply for poultry for that is a different issue nor are they intended for cattle which are not a problem and do not lend themselves to CAFOs

I. Setbacks for Lagoons, Animal confinement buildings, and waste disposal areas shall be two (2) miles from: highway centerline property line surface waters primary streams & flood plains subdivisions, churches, schools, public facilities towns public drinking water sources

II. A. Maximum number of hogs - 5,000 regardless of age, sex or weight
B. Minimum distance between hog facilities - 6 miles
C. Minimum acreage for nutrient waste management plan shall be 200 acres

III. All future operations must be insured against environmental damage and eventual lagoon cleanup to protect taxpayers against this burden. Justification: Gov. Jim Hunt of N. C. is proposing a 400 million dollar taxpayer financed cleanup for N. C.

IV. Require DEQ permitting after 300 hogs regardless of age, sex, or weight.

V. Outlaw use of lagoons and sprayfields and require new applicants to employ a Proven Alternative Technology.

VI. Require that each new applicant obtain a conditional use permit and go through the public hearing process just like any other industry.

VIII. When new proven technology is employed that reduces odors and the threat of pollution, the above setbacks will be adjusted accordingly.

Construction of a 5,400 square feet expansion of the YMCA is expected to get underway this month and be ready for use by late September. McDannald Construction of South Boston has been awarded the $160,000 contract that will boost overall facility space to more than 20,000 square feet.
The additional space will allow the Y to introduce a new childcare/community program as well as improvements in three program areas: cardio training, weight training and aerobic/dance training.
"The expansion will open up space in our facility to initiate teen and youth fitness programs, expand our adult and active older adult programs and better support existing programs such as the YMCA Bridge Club," a spokesperson for the Y stated.
"Future growth will also allow us to focus on other community needs such as before and after school child care and programs for positive parenting, teen leadership, oral and written communication and many other educational efforts needed in our community," the Y spokesperson said.
The project becomes the third expansion of the facility which opened in 1974. The first addition was completed in 1995.
The YMCA, prior to obtaining a loan to finance the expansion project, was debt-free. The organization has set a $30,000 annual campaign goal for this year and according to the directors, membership and user fees along with funds to be raised, are expected to meet debt services.
YMCA memberships in 1998 increased from 600 to almost 1,000 units and at present, approximately 2,000 individuals are served. During the same period, usage almost doubled in the areas of cardio training, weight training and aerobics.
"The goal of our YMCA is to make a difference in human lives by fostering personal growth. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy body, mind and spirit in a safe atmosphere," a Y spokesperson stated.
The YMCA is an organization of volunteers who serves as directors, on special committees and as assistants and staff workers.
"Here in South Boston, we are fortunate to have many dedicated community volunteers serving in many capacities at the YMCA.
Expansion project committee members include YMCA Executive Director Bill Harris, Associate Director Suzanne Wallace, Building and Grounds Committee members Brian Burton, Bill Coleman, Jack Caldwell, and Jeff Henderson, and Stuart Nelson-YMCA Finance Chairman.

A controversial proposal limiting public comment before the Board of Supervisors may be deleted or revised before supervisors address rules of procedures again.
Supervisors tabled the issue during their Monday night session after several supervisors said they had received calls and comments opposed to limiting the number of times a citizen could address an issue within a designated time frame.
"We don't live in Russia," said board chairman Joe Satterfield.
"You are going to let a citizen stand," said Supervisor Bill Abbott, who first raised the issue.
Although it was pointed out "procedures are not a law," in opposition Supervisor Dickie Abbott - to applause - countered: "You can limit but see if you get elected again."
The public perception is that we are limiting access to supervisors, explained Supervisor Garland Ricketts.
Halifax County residents Tucker Watkins, Polly Ratliff, Clayton Garmon and others were joined by Sierra Club spokesman Glen Besa in opposing restrictions limiting public comment.
Supervisors voted unanimously to revisit the controversial section on public comment before taking action.
In other business, as expected supervisors approved the record $42.l million school budget adopted by the county school board last month. The budget carries $9,820,356 in local dollars, the same as last year's budget, as well as three other funding sources.
"This (the school budget) went up a tremendous amount this year," said R.E. Abbott.
Supervisor Watts pointed out the school budget was up $12 million since 1995. Supervisor Smart countered that South Boston schools were now included in that figure.
---Supervisors set a June 7 public hearing to establish water/sewer rates in Clover and Riverdale. Projections are for a 20 percent increase in Riverdale and a 40 percent increase in Clover.
---A June 7 public hearing also was set on the proposed relocation of the Clover polling site from the fire department to the old town municipal building.
---A June 7 public hearing was set by supervisors to consider the application filed by Virginia International Raceway site. A site permit, events permit and a series of variances dealing with signage, annual permit, race time on Sundays and overnight camping by VIR Club members only are among issues. The planning commission public hearing on VIR is scheduled May 25.
---Supervisors approved $40,000 for the Juvenile Detention program and $206,573 for the Comprehensive At Risk Youth program. Administrator Dan Sleeper explained the programs were running over budget.
---Supervisors approved plan for Dollar General Trucking to install two-inch and four-inch lines on their property to serve water/sewer needs. The recommendation will come before the joint South Boston/county meeting later this month.
---Supervisors were advised General District Court had moved to its new quarters in the Mary Bethune Complex last week. Supervisors unanimously approved the renovation plan for the courthouse which includes General District Court offices.
Appointments included Ray Owen, District 3, to fill a vacancy on the planning commission, and Dan Lacy to the Economic Development Council board, an appointed advanced by W.A. Abbott, ED-4.
Supervisors were advised:
... Dr. Cole of Virginia Tech is studying marketing for Halifax County as farmers investigate new crops to assist in tobacco loss replacement.
...The Grubby Road water/sewer project is progressing and within two to three weeks should start connecting houses, according to assistant county administrator Jerry Lovelace.
Supervisor Bill Abbott asked for a report from the Sheriff Jeff Oakes concerning policing and the schools.

Supervisor R.L. "Robbie" Smart Jr. , Election District 8, will not seek re-election this fall.
Smart, whose district includes a large section of the town of South Boston, said Monday that he had decided not to seek the post in order "to concentrate on family life."
Supervisor Earl Watts Sr., ED-5, announced he would be seeking re-election as a Republican. Watts faces a challenge in his district from James E. Edmunds II, who is running as an Independent.
Supervisors R.E. "Dickie" Abbott, ED-1, and Garland Ricketts, Ed-7, both running as Independents, have announced re-election bids.
Supervisor Bill Abbott, ED-4, also up for re-election, had not decided on a re-election bid as of Tuesday.
Also seeking re-election this year are county treasurer Linda Foster, commissioner of revenue Danny Jackson, Sheriff Jeff Oakes and Clerk of Court Bobby Conner.
Commonwealth's attorney challenger Robert Meeks is the only certified candidate with petitions checked, according to registrar Judy Meeler. Meeks is running as an Independent.
Commonwealth's Attorney John Greenbacker has not announced a re-election bid.
Delegate W.W. "Ted" Bennett, 60th District, is seeking re-election this year. Dr. Gerald Burnett, a South Boston dermatologist, described himself as still in "deep deliberation" yesterday in a possible bid for Bennett's seat.
Jason Parker has filed as a candidate for the school board position in ED-1 being vacated by Raleigh Moorefield, according to the registrar's office.
Other school board seats up in the November election include ED-7, with current school board representative Lottie Nunn not seeking re-election; ED- 4, represented by Alan Gravitt, and ED-5, represented by Carl Furches.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Republican legislative candidates raised twice as much money as Democrats in the first three months of this year, padding a GOP edge in campaign cash as the party seeks control of the General Assembly for the first time in more than a century.
Most of the campaign money will be raised between now and the November elections for all 140 assembly seats.
So far, individual Republican candidates are building more impressive campaign accounts than their Democratic counterparts, according to an analysis of campaign finance reports compiled by the Virginia Public Access Project. The project is a nonprofit group sponsored by news organizations and Virginia Commonwealth University.
The analysis shows Republican candidates having raised $742,500 in itemized contributions - those more than $100 - compared with $310,400 for Democrats for the three months covered by the reports.
Republican candidates and political action committees controlled by party officials also have an edge in ''cash on hand,'' the equivalent of a campaign's checking account: $2.57 million to $1.72 million.
''That is significant mainly because it really never has happened before,'' said University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato.
The GOP cash advantage reflects the party's growing strength after decades in which Democrats dominated the state, analysts said.
Republicans have gained steadily in Virginia elections during the last decade, picking up legislative seats in both houses and statewide offices. Virginia now has a GOP governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. The party has a 21-19 edge in the state Senate and effective parity in the House of Delegates - 50 Democrats, 49 Republicans and one conservative independent.
November's elections will put control of both chambers up for grabs. With the retirement of four Democratic lawmakers, party leaders acknowledge that they face an uphill battle.
But, they said, grass-roots organizing and candidate recruitment will matter more than dollars, which historically go to incumbents and the party with more clout in Richmond.
''We're going to have to work smarter and harder,'' said Del. Kenneth R. Plum of Fairfax, chairman of the state Democratic Party.
Democrats contend that some flaws in the campaign finance data - the reports for several candidates were not available from state elections officials - make the disparity in fund-raising appear wider than it is. And they note that several Republican primaries, including a bitter one between Del. Anne G. Rhodes and conservative challenger Ruble Hord in Richmond, will drain some of the GOP's money.
The fund-raising analysis also showed the impact of a new law forbidding legislators from raising money during the assembly session, which ran this year from mid-January until the end of February. Because of the law, which took effect last year, challengers hold an early lead over incumbents in campaign cash in a number of districts.
''It is a new phenomenon that hampers incumbents,'' said Sen. Emily Couric, D-Charlottesville. ''But incumbents did it to themselves.''
Also noteworthy from the campaign finance reports: The real estate and development industry, which beat back growth-control bills proposed by quickly developing counties during the General Assembly session, stepped up its contributions to lawmakers in the weeks afterward. It gave $154,900 in the first three months of the year, taking over first place in giving from the health care industry, which gave $123,800.

Two people were charged with driving under the influence following two weekend wrecks in Halifax County.
Trooper S.M. Krantz charged Deborah C. Conner, 32, of Nathalie, with driving under the influence Saturday evening after she ran off the left shoulder of Chestnut Road (Route 628), one tenth of mile west of Terry Trail (Route 870), ran through a flower bed and struck three trees.
Conner was injured in the 5:50 p.m. accident.
Damage to the flower bed was estimated at $500, while Conner's 1986 Chevrolet sustained an estimated $1,000 in damages.
The following evening at 7:50 p.m., John Edmonds, 22, of Halifax, was charged with driving under the influence after he ran off the right side of High Rock Trail (Route 677) and struck an embankment a quarter mile east of Ridge Road (Route 770).
A passenger in Edmonds' 1987 Plymouth, Gene Jenning, 22, was injured.
Investigating Virginia State Trooper D.J. Cline estimated damage to the vehicle at $100.
Two people were injured Friday at 4:50 p.m. when they collided with a bridge on U.S. 58.
Ronald Maurice Owens, 54, of Alexandria, and a 17-year-old male passenger were injured when Owens ran off the left side of the road, struck a guard rail on the bridge located .2 miles west of Henderson Road (Route 696), overcorrected, and then collided with the concrete bridge rail on the opposite side of the road.
Owens' 1996 Honda four-door was declared a total loss with an estimated $8,000 in damages. Damage to the bridge was estimated at $2,450.
Investigating Trooper S.M. Krantz charged Owens with reckless driving.
A six-year-old boy was injured in a two-car collision at a busy South Boston intersection Monday morning.
The child was riding in a 1991 Toyota driven by Melissa L. Comer, 26, of Halifax.
According to reports from the South Boston Police Department, Comer allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Halifax Road and Route 129 and collided with a 1993 Ford driven by Betty S. Moore, 51, of Halifax.
Each vehicle sustained an estimated $3,000 in damages.
Investigating Officer S.M. Comer charged Comer with failure to stop at a red light.

Marjorie Pillow Brown, 76, of Brookneal died Monday, May 3, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Burrel A. Brown.
Mrs. Brown was born in Charlotte County on October 29, 1922 the daughter of Samuel Pillow and Hazel Milton Pillow. She was a member of Roanoke Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Donna Brown of Brookneal, and Timothy and Valerie Brown of Phenix; two daughters and a son-in-law, Faye and Winfred Elder of Brookneal and Phyllis B. Smith of Metarie, LA; 10 grandchildren, Troy Elder and his wife, Wendy of Brookneal, Todd Elder and wife, Oscarlyn of Brookneal, Holly Smith and Lloyd Smith of Metarie, Eric Brown, Brandon Brown, Dustin Brown, all of Brookneal, Jeremy Brown of Phenix, Shannon Brown of Blacksburg, and Mason Walker of Phenix; one great-grandson, Cain Smith of Metarie; one brother, Hugh David Pillow of Phenix.

A funeral service for Mrs. Brown will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at Roanoke Presbyterian Church by Revs. John Kidd and Roberta Kidd with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at her daughter's residence, Faye Elder, 245 Cedar Tavern Road, Brookneal.

Mable Virginia Chavious Barksdale of 1137 New Bethel Road, Alton died Monday, May 3, 1999 at her home at the age of 74.
Mrs. Barksdale was born in Halifax County on March 21, 1925 the daughter of John Chavious and Mary Cates Chavious and was married to Willie Barksdale. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Nathaniel Patterson of South Boston; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Odessa Thorpe of Alton; one brother, Carnell Chavious of Detroit, MI; one aunt, Mollie B. Douglas of Oxford, NC; and a devoted niece, Carolyn A. Thorpe of the home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Barksdale will be held Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Rosa Mitchell Mosley of 2111 Ashcake Creek Road, Scottsburg died Saturday, May 2, 1999 at Duke Medical Center at the age of 71.
Mrs. Mosley was born in Halifax county on November 20, 1927 the daughter of Ralph Mitchell and Jerlean Mosley Mitchell and was married to Walter Mosley. She was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Daniel Edmondson, Lawrence Mosley and Leon Mosley, all of Scottsburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three foster sisters, Havana Garden of Scottsburg, Mary Lacks Gatling of New York, NY and Verneta Warren of Peekskill, NY; two foster brothers, Giles Richards and Shirley Richards, both of Peekskill; and three daughters-in-law.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mosley will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist with Rev. Dr. Whitfield Scott officiating. burial will follow in the family cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home.

Harold Tuck, 82, of Clover, died Sunday, May 2, 1999.
Surviving are his wife, Sterling P. Tuck; two sons, Harrell 'Tink' Tuck of Keysville and Wayne Tuck of Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter, Pamela Bates of Keysville; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 in New Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Charlotte County Volunteer Rescue Squad or New Hope United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Melvin Floyd Featherston of Alton died April 30, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Mr. Featherston was born April 5, 1935 the son of Willie and Lenia Featherston and was 64 years of age at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Featherston; four daughters, Evon Woods and Drusilla Bailey, both of Halifax, Annette Crawley and Angela Featherston, both of Durham, NC; two sons-in-law; nine grandchildren, one of the home, Curtis Woods; two great-grandchildren, one of the home, Ciarha Woods; two sisters, Lelia F. Walton and Frances F. Yancey, both of Alton; nine sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law.

Funeral services for Mr. Featherston will be held today, May 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church with Rev. H.M. Pettiford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Willie Lee Maxwell, 71, of High Point, NC died Sunday, May 2, 1999 at his home.
A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 at St. Michael Lutheran Church where he was a member. Officiating was Rev. Lois Stavely Shaw. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Maxwell was born Feb. 28, 1928 in Commerce, GA the son of James Garland and Willie Ginn Maxwell. He was a resident of Martinsville before moving to High Point in October of last year. He was a retired Pharmacist from Revco in Martinsville and was a veteran of the US Army and the US Navy. He was married to Brenda Cowan, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Lynn) Toman of Greensboro, NC and Julia Collins of Richmond; stepdaughters, Mitzi Taylor of High Point, and Mrs. Mark (Sheila) Haraway of Wilmington, NC; sons, William Lee Maxwell and his wife, Dee Dee of Charlotte, NC and Stuart Otha Maxwell of Danville; one stepson, Edwin DeVinney and his wife, April of High Point and 11 grandchildren.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

William Anson Grosch of 308 Dunncroft Court, South Boston died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at his home. He was 82 years of age.
Mr. Grosch was born September 14, 1916 in Bronx, NY the son of William Grosch and Vera Anson Grosch and was married to Vivian H. Watts Grosch. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and a former member of the Lions Club in NY, Long Island Salesmen Association and the Cluster Springs Ruritan Club. He was also a retired salesman for Weyerhuser Co.
The funeral will be held at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Don Davidson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Surviving Mr. Grosch are his wife; one son, William Neil Grosch of Albany, NY; one daughter, Virginia Ann Kowalski of Huntington, NY; one sister, Vera DeAugustinis of Ossining, NY; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends at Brooks Funeral Home tonight, May 5 from 7 until 8:30, and other times at the home.
Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Lacy Edward Hammock of South Boston died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at Halifax Regional Hospital.
Mr. Hammock was born in Halifax County on September 25, 1953 the son of Lacy Edward Hammock Sr. and Elsie Wilson Tomlin.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hammock Miles of South Boston; one son, Lacy Edward Hammock III of Halifax; five grandchildren, Matthew James Day, Danielle Nicole Miles, Michael Allen Hammock, Breanna Nicole Hammock, Daniel Cornelius Miles Jr., all of the home; three brothers, Daniel Raymond Hammock of Mobile, AL, Randy Lynn Hammock of Collinsville and Larry Davis of Ringgold; one sister, Betty Jean Stevens of Nathalie; one aunt, Christine Duffer of South Boston; one uncle, Lawrence Wilson of South Boston; one son-in-law, Daniel Miles Sr. of South Boston; one daughter-in-law, Melinda Day Hammock of Halifax; one brother-in-law, Richard Barbour of Bassett; and one dear friend, Mary Christine 'Chris' Samms of Keeling. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Hammock Barbour.
Graveside services were held Sunday, May 2 at New Bethel BaptistChurch Cemetery with Rev. Michael Terry officiating.

Rhoderic Filmore Garner of 1171 Hendricks Road, Halifax died yesterday at Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 78.
Mr. Garner was born in Halifax County on January 12, 1921, the son of Joseph Frank Garner and Lucy Long Garner. He was married to the late Sallie McDaniel Garner and was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Veteran.
Mr. Garner is survived by: daughters, Joyce Garner Patrick, Meridena K. Carel, Jeanette K. Brown all of Halifax, and Eva K. Lacks of Clover; sisters, Nell Garner Guthrie of Nathalie and Betsy Garner Reese of Springfield; 10 great-grandchildren, and he was preceded by a grandson, Stephen Younger.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at McKenderee United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim Earnhardt conducting the service. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of his daughter Joyce Patrick 7110 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax.

For memorials Please consider the American Red Cross.

Beatrice Hall Wilkerson of 1624 Ridge Street, South Boston died Sunday, May 2 at the Halifax Regional Hospital at the age of 85.
She was born in Richmond on December 7, 1913 and was the daughter of the late George Hall and Emma Hall. She was married to the late Jack Wilkerson and was a member of the Owens Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Wilkerson is survived by a devoted sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Person and Clarence Person; niece, Ann B. Rogers of Baltimore, MD; nephew, James "Monk" Bailey of Baltimore, MD; cousins, John Hall and Lloyd Bernard Hall of Richmond; Freddie Lee Hall of Chesterfield, Hugh Wilkerson of Woodbridge, Gloria Wilkerson Gosling of Reidsville, NC, Tonia Wilkerson and Cynthia Wilkerson of Washington, DC, and Yvonne Outlaw of Roxboro, NC.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilkerson will be held Friday, May 7 at noon with services at the Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Owens Grove Baptist church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased.