JIMMY WAYNE BELCHER
Jimmy Wayne Belcher, age 63, of Woolwine, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on July 2, 1955, to the late Waller E. Belcher and Beadie E. Hylton Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Roy Belcher; a sister, Elsie Marie Belcher and his father-in-law, Earl Rakes. He loved to rabbit hunt, trade guns and spend time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter Aubree, who he lovingly called “Oatmeal” a nickname she picked up at Howells Grocery where she had breakfast every morning with her Papa. He was a good-hearted person who was always willing to help others and loved to pick and joke with everyone he knew. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Rakes Belcher of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Anthony Brown of Lawsonville, N.C.; one grandchild, Aubree Layne Brown; a step-granddaughter, Alyssa; one brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Carolyn Belcher of Woolwine; one sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Willard Harmon of Floyd; a mother-in-law, Mary Jo Rakes, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; Wayne Rakes; Mike and Peggy Rakes all of Stuart; several nieces and nephews, an uncle, aunts, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life service was held, Saturday, February 2, 2019, in Jim’s Garage at 210 Windy Ridge Lane, in Woolwine. The family would like to say thank you to the doctors and nurses at Roanoke Memorial ICU for the care and kindness they showed. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
EDWARD (EDD) F. EASTER
Edward (Edd) F. Easter, 84, of Stuart, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was born in Mt. Airy, N.C. on March 27, 1934.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Easter; son, Eddie Easter; daughter, Margaret Rakes; daughter-n-law, Brenda Easter; brothers, James (Denise) & Russell Easter. Grandchildren, great grandchildren and their families, Tonya Meeks (Patrick & Abby), Samuel Rakes (Jodi, Lincoln, Alanis), Melissa Easter-Calfee (Jeremiah, Sage, Colton, Knoxley), Michelle Easter (Kadence & Kinder), Robert Easter (Haley, McKenzie & Noah), Brittany Easter (Jasiah).
He is in Heaven now with his sons, Billy and Bobby Easter; grandson, Douglas Easter; brother, Simon Easter; mother, Lily Easter; father, Jim Easter; and sister-n-laws, Myrtle and Louise Easter.
He was known as an Easter Brother in the bluegrass gospel band who traveled over 60 years with his brothers Russell and James Easter. He taught many how to play music and was best known for his love for the mandolin. He is a member of the Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church and was loved by so many friends across the country. The family would like to give a special thank you to all who have cared for him during this time.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Kenneth Terry officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
GEORGIA MITCHELL JENNINGS
Georgia Mitchell Jennings, 94, of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home. She was born in Carroll County to the late James Arthur and Lucinda Gardine Greer Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Jennings; sisters, Gladys Mitchell Cox and Eva Mitchell Wadsworth; and brothers, James Edward Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, and Baby Boy Mitchell.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Gary Spencer of Hillsville; sister, Mary Arrington of Hillsville; grandchildren, James Mitchell Spencer and wife, Natalia and Ketturah Lucinda Spencer and fianceé, Josh Jones; and great-granddaughter, Jacey Spencer.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church with Pastor David Westmoreland and Pastor Grace Kim officiating. Burial was in the Dinwiddie Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church c/o Peggy Slate 1151 Hanging Tree Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343 or to Sylvatus Ruritan Club c/o Donna Quesenberry 300 Shady Hill Drive, Hillsville, Va. 24343. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
RODNEY PEDRO PENN
Rodney Pedro Penn was born January 16, 1976, in Patrick County to the late Lou Della Glenn Smith and George “Buster” Rucker. He departed this life February 3, 2019, at his home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Granny, Georgia Anna Glenn Barnwell.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rhonda Helms Penn of the home; three children, Jonavon Dontae Penn of Martinsville, Aniya Denaé Penn, Jeremiah Pedro Penn both of Stuart; his momma, Betty Tatum of Stuart; his daddy, Willie Penn of Critz; ten sisters, Rhonda Barbour (Allen Wayne Tatum) of Patrick Springs, Patricia (Quentin) Hargrave of Mt. Airy, N.C., Cristy (Jo Jo) Spencer of Patrick Springs, Natasha Rucker of Virginia Beach, Marquita Rucker of Stuart, Evelyn “Tootie” Madison, Sherry Glenn, Victoria Mullins, Valerie Mullins, Vanessa Mullins, all of Stuart; three brothers, David (Anita) Barnwell, Greg (Jennifer) Penn, Kevin Rucker, all of Stuart; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held (today) Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Frank Tatum officiating. Burial will be in the Tatum Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. A wake will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
“You went through so much in this life with your sickness and life’s ups and downs, but we know God makes NO mistakes and HE knows what’s best, so even though we are hurt and our hearts are broken, it’s now time for you to rest.” Love, your wife and kids.
WILLIE MAE GRAY ROGERS RAY
Willie Mae Gray Rogers Ray, age 89, of Stuart, passed away on January 20, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Patrick County on February 6, 1929, to the late Willie S. Gray and Lottie Martin Gray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Rogers and James Spotswood “Spot” Ray; one daughter, Linda Gale Joyce Turner; and three sisters, Ruth Crannell, Mabel Rogers Boaz, and Annie Rogers. She enjoyed reading, crafts, traveling, volunteering for hospice, teaching Sunday school, growing flowers, singing in the choir, and was a women’s missionary union director. She was a member of Peters Creek Baptist Church; she truly adored her church family and loved the Lord.
She is survived by her children, Judith Lynn Ray (Tim) Morton of Kernersville, N.C.; Richard Rogers of Stuart; Beverly Rogers (Bill) Morten of Hobe Sound, Fla., Kathy Rogers Perkins (Mike) of Clemmons, N.C.; grandchildren, Will Morten (fiancé, Jessica), Chase Morten (Mary Chandler), Joe Perkins (Ali), Carrie Conner Dalton, Holly Lewis (Justin); great-grandchildren, Caroline Perkins, Tessa Lewis, Joshua Lewis, A.J. Lewis, Madison Denny; one brother Edward Gray (Rachel) of Lawsonville, N.C.; special caregiver, Gracie Harris of Martinsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Peters Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bibles, P.O. Box 921, Stuart, VA 24171, Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 18981 Jeb Stuart Hwy., Stuart, VA 24171, or Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 NC 8 HWY N, Lawsonville, N.C. 27022. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
Cards of thanks
The family of Marvin Garland Redd would like to express their sincere thanks for the kind acts shown during the loss of their loved one. May God bless each and every one of you.
Love,
The Redd Family
The family of J. A. Midkiff would like to extend our very sincere and deep appreciation to all of the many dear friends and neighbors, caregivers and angels of mercy that have been there for my dad and our family during the last few years and especially during these last few months and weeks. We would also like to thank the multitude of people that my dad came to know and love during his time at The Friendly Barber Shop and during his music playing career. He truly enjoyed his work and his music. It was a labor of love for him. It gave him an opportunity to meet and become friends with people from all walks of life. True friendship is a gift from God and I know that my dad had many true friends and I know that he cherished each and every one of them. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who has been there for us during our time of loss by way of cards, flowers, phone calls, visits, and all of the thoughtful acts of kindness that have been shown to us. Thank you most especially for the prayers for peace and comfort to our hearts. May God bless and keep you all.
Most sincerely,
