ESSIE WOOD NOLEN
Essie Wood Nolen, age 93, of Collinsville, passed away on October 8, 2018, with her children by her side. She was born in Charity, Va. to the late Ellis K. Wood and Bertha Nolen Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Chester Nolen, two brothers, Hanford Wood and Gifford Wood, three sisters, Eura Tuggle, Viola Rorrer, and Lucy Opal Wood, two nephews and one niece.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Nolen and wife Angela; a daughter Denise Taylor and husband Ronnie; two step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; a sister Edna Mae Atkins and husband, Edwin, brother, Glaten Wood and wife, Peggy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Essie Nolen was small in stature but mighty in influence. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Caring for her family was a top priority. Among her many talents was cooking, whatever she fixed was so delicious. Trying to go by her recipes was in vain for most, it never tasted like hers. Ronnie said, it was because she put so much love in her cooking. Essie loved going up to Charity visiting the old home place and reminiscing about how things used to be, 93 years of living can give you great insight. Her
mind was always so sharp. Essie was very loved by her two children and their spouses. She lived a long full life and we will treasure her memories forever. She was a member of Smith River Church of the Brethren.
Funeral Services were conducted on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Collins Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Gilley officiating. Interment was in Henry Memorial Park.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Smith River Church of the Brethren, 2282 Bob White Road, Stuart, Va. 24171.
The family would like to thank her caregivers for the wonderful care, love and support they provided: Kathy Shilling, Dianne Duggins, Mary Martin, Donna Thompson, Lisa Brown, Nadia Ballard, and Lisa Galiger. Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com. Collins Funeral Home at Bassett is respectfully serving the Nolen family.
ALLIE ROGERS JEFFERSON RORRER
Allie Rogers Jefferson Rorrer, age 82, of Stuart, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Sovah Health of Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on March 22, 1936, to the late Blaine Shockley Rogers and Rachel Eula Creasey Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Elliott Jefferson; her 2nd husband, John William “Chappy” Rorrer; and one sister, Willa Kay Hubbard. She had retired from Bassett-Walker.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nancy Jefferson, of Hubert, N.C., Bobby Jefferson, of Stuart; two grandchildren, Danny Lee Jefferson, Amanda Jones and husband, David; one great granddaughter, Addison Jones; one sister, Nancy Harris, of Collinsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Frances Rogers, of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Mark Collins officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
Card of Thanks
The family of Arnold L. Scott wishes to express its gratitude to everyone that has shown kindness during this time of recent loss. Thank you all for the calls and visits at the hospital and at the home afterwards. The food and cards and other gifts dearly showed the love that you felt for this exceptional man and for your continued love for each of us. A special thank you is given to the Rev. Ken Terry and the Rev. Mike Varner and to the group of musicians and singers from the Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church for the beautiful funeral service and also to the church for the wonderful meal prepared for the family after the funeral. A special thank you is also given to the Smith River Rescue Squad members for the quick, compassionate, and professional care you provided on the morning of the drastic fall. To the staff at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, your heartfelt assistance has meant so much. Thank you all for helping us through these difficult days. Your acts of kindness reflect the spirit of Arnold – husband, daddy, papa, brother, uncle, friend.
