JIMMY O. CANNADAY
Jimmy Odell Cannaday passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017.
He was born in Patrick County on August 11, 1936, the oldest child of the late Odell and Rosie Cannaday. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kirmet Cannaday.
He was baptized at the age of 12. He was licensed to preach the Gospel on October 29, 1967, ordained to the Christian ministry on May 30, 1971 and served nearly 50 years in the Church of the Brethren.
Churches that he pastored include Beaver Creek, Laurel Branch, Green Hill, Jones Chapel and Red Oak Grove, all in the Virlina District. During his ministry, he served on many district committees and commissions, attended numerous district and annual conferences often serving as delegate, spent many hours on new church development including Good Shepherd Church, preached numerous revivals and volunteered on several district-sponsored disaster relief projects.
He became a pastor as a young man and loved his work. Pastoral care was his passion even in retirement. He was a humble man with a huge heart who loved people well. He officiated at least 183 weddings, 258 funerals and brought more than 184 people into church membership through baptism or transfer of membership. He was a mentor, supporter and encourager to others feeling the call to ministry.
Over his career, he made thousands of visits to homes, hospitals and nursing homes caring for people in their time of need. This is the work he was called to do and that fed his soul. He wasn’t always serious, however. He loved to have a good time, telling tall tales and just being silly. Jimmy enjoyed traveling to many cites for annual church conferences as well as other travels with the family in various parts of the United States and other countries.
Family and time together was important to him. He enjoyed holiday gatherings and opportunities to be with his extended family. He was proud of his children, his grandson and his family and loved to tell people about them.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty Haynes Cannaday; children, Janet C. (Kirby) Harris, and J.R. Cannaday (Allen Montgomery); grandson, Adam (Caitlyn) Scaggs; great-grandchildren, Harper and Peyton Scaggs; siblings David (Rita) Cannaday and Mary Jane (James) Murphy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward (Peggy) Haynes, Marlyn Haynes, Carolyn (Gaylon) Moran, Ronnie Haynes (Anita Foley), and Kennie (Sandy) Haynes.
A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held on Thursday, August 31, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastors Angela Carr and Jessica Slusher officiating. Burial will follow at Ross Harbour Cemetery in Stuart.
The family will receive friends today (Wednesday, August 30) from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Floyd County Volunteer Rescue Squad in Floyd or to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com, or on Facebook at gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.
JACKIE R. DAWSON
Jackie Randelle “Jack” Dawson, 78, of Ararat, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Surry Health and Rehab Center in Mount Airy, N.C.
He was born in Carroll County on January 10, 1939 and was a son of the late Winfred N. and Nell C. Tate Dawson. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Curtis, Scott and Shane Dawson; and brothers, Maynard, Kerry, Ted, Winfred, Raymond and Richard Dawson.
He is survived by three daughters, Paula Johnson, Sabrina Lefler and Monica Dawson; one son, Jackie Dawson Jr.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Douglas and Faye Dawson and Elmer “Mo” and Sylvia Dawson; an uncle; and special friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Willow Hill Moravian Church Cemetery with Bro. Ben Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, N.C., prior to the service from noon until 1:30 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
ARLENE E. GWYNN
Arlene Janice Easter Gwynn, age 79, of Ararat, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Woltz Hospice Home.
She was born in Carroll County on August 22, 1938, and was a daughter of the late Carnis and Celestia Rigney Easter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Gwynn; an infant son; and a sister, Ruby Hull.
She was retired from Patrick County School System and was a member of Willis Gap Baptist Church.
Among the many who will forever cherish her memory are her daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Doug Jones; her son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Deb Gwynn; two grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geneva Dowell; Josie and Richard Nichols; Louise and Larry Marsh; and Donald Hull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete Easter; Alvin and Shelby Easter; and Bennil and Patsy Easter; and many special nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 29, at Willis Gap Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Scotty Bullins.
Memorials may be made to Joy Ranch Home for Children at 813 Joy Ranch Rd., Woodlawn, VA 24381.
Arrangements were by Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, N.C.
MARY L. HAIRSTON
Mary Louise Hairston, 56, of Martinsville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 after a decline in health.
She was born on November 24, 1960 in Patrick Springs. She was a daughter of the late Leath Penn and the late Rosabell Reynolds Penn.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 30) from The Mount Olivet Apostolic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in the Hairston family cemetery.
Arrangements are by Collins Funeral Home at Bassett. Online condolences may be sent at www.collins-mckee-stone.com.
W. DAVID PUCKETT
William “David” Puckett, age 87, of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Northern Hospital of Surry County in Mount Airy, N.C.
He was born in Patrick County on February 5, 1930 to the late Bennie Robert “Bob” Puckett and Bessie Goad Puckett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene Booth Puckett; five brothers, Leonard, Bill, Bobby, Paul, and John Puckett; and a sister, Ruby P. Hall.
He was a beloved father and loved his family. He loved to fish, watch Wood Brothers racing, and tending his beautiful flowers.
He is survived by his wife, Warnders Blackard Puckett of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, C.W. and Tina Puckett of Stuart, and Thomas A. and Diane Puckett of Martinsville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ann and John Pendleton of Stuart, and Ruth Clark of the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart; three sisters-in-law, Bernice Puckett, Ruby Mae Puckett and Jenny Puckett, all of Stuart; numerous nieces and nephews; special caregivers, Shelby Willard, Angela Spence and Shelby Stevens, all of Stuart; and the Blackard family and the Booth family.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 25 at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Terry Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in Peter’s Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
The family request that memorial donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Patrick County Chapter, P.O. Box 1301, Stuart, VA 24171.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
IRENE V. RIGNEY
Irene Virginia Rigney, 90, of Bassett, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the Franklin Health and Rehab.
She was born in Patrick County on June 13, 1927 and was a daughter of the late Crockett Holt and the late Cora Lawson Holt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Rigney; two sons, Ronnie Mitchell and Steve Mitchell; a stepson, Ronald Rigney; brothers, Paul Holt and Charles Holt; and sisters, Eva Collins, Essie Woods and Nellie Holt.
She was a member of the Fairway Baptist Church.
She is survived by three stepchildren, Danny Rigney, Cheryl Pagans and Theresa Bailey; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Holt and Junior Holt; and one sister, Frances Koger.
The funeral service was held Sunday at Bassett Funeral Service.
Burial was in State Line Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Westfield, N.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairway Baptist Church.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center for the kindness and care given to Irene.
JUNE A. SIGMON
June Ann Sigmon, age 80, of Danville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.
She was born in Patrick County on February 19, 1937 to the late James A. Light and Pearl Boyd Light. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Coy Howell; her second husband, Percy Sigmon; two daughters, Barbara Gail Howell, Patricia Howell; a son, Gary Howell; two brothers, Clyde Light and Hill Light; and sisters, Jean Sarver, Jewell Alderman and Bealuh Rigney.
She was a loving wife, mother and granny. She loved her family and church, loved to cook, and put everyone else’s needs before her own.She is survived by two granddaughters, Nikki Howell and Jamie Webb, both of Danville; five great-grandchildren, James Jefferies, Jr., Devan Cook, Nevaeh Webb, Alexia Webb and Madison Stevens; one brother, Albert White of Winchester; two sisters, Lola Manning of Roanoke and Lois Sutton of California; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday, August 30) at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Chris Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hooker Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
If desired, memorials may be made to First Church of the Living God. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
CHRISTINE M. TAYLOR
Christine Mayberry Taylor passed away at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., on August 24, 2017, only six months after the passing of her beloved husband Carl James Taylor. Chris and Carl were married for almost 78 years.
Born Christine Kemp Mayberry in Hiddenite, N.C., she would have been 98 on September 20.
Chris was a true matriarch of her family, leading by example with a combination of love, strength, and humor. She was a feisty and fearless woman who eloped with the love of her life, raised four rambunctious boys, and worked side-by-side with her husband Carl in sales for many years, criss-crossing the U.S. and living in California, Utah, Nevada, and North Carolina.
She was known for her sense of humor, her chocolate pies, a fondness for handbags and shoes, her ability to corral rowdy kids (and adults), an affinity for one particular mild curse word, but most of all, her love for her family.
She is survived by her four sons: Todd Taylor (Anne) of Meadows of Dan, Jerry Taylor (Candy) of American Fork, Ut.; Michael Taylor (Penny) of Boone, N.C.; and Randy Taylor, who lived with Chris and took such good care of her during her short illness. Her extensive family also includes 13 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, who will all miss their Chris-Mom; her younger sister, Virginia Elam of Columbus, Oh., and a special sister-in-law, Pat Seal of Mount Airy, N.C.
Services will be held Saturday, September 9, at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Mount Airy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice & Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem.
GEROLEAN L. WEBB
Gerolean Marie Lewis Webb, age 87, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at her home.
She was born in Danville on February 13, 1930 to the late Early Cline Lewis and Edna Boyd Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Webb; a great-granddaughter, Amanda Wood; and two brothers, Gary Paul Lewis and Arzie Lewis.
She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed flowers and crocheting. She loved her dog, Pooch, and cat, Muff.Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Ann Mitchell of Bassett and Sandra Marie Barr and husband Richard of Hillsville; one son, Danny Ray Webb and wife Clara of Rustburg; five grandchildren, Holly Thompson, Rebecca Webb, Wendy Tilley, Joshua Barr, Daniel Barr; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Lewis and wife Barbara and Mack Lewis and wife Connie, all of Meadows of Dan; two sisters, Annie Salmons of Front Royal and Iris Wilson of Axton; numerous nieces and nephews; a bible teacher, Rhonda Duncan of Martinsville; and caregivers, Charlie Parnell and Kathleen Parnell, both of Galax.Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31, at 11 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Shawn Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd/Turner Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vesta Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 911, Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120; or to the Boyd/Turner Family Cemetery, c/o Barbara Lewis, 2218 Cherry Creek Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
