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BOBBY W. RODGERS

Bobby Wayne Rodgers, age 35, of Stuart, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

He was born in Patrick County on January 20, 1976 and was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Mae Rodgers.

Surviving are one brother, Buddy Rodgers of Stuart; an aunt, Opal Light of Stuart; one niece and one nephew and several cousins.

A graveside service was held Friday in the Spence family cemetery with Pastor J.R. Vipperman officiating.

Pallbearers were Troy Swann, Butch Coleman, Drew Harris, Johnny Robertson, Jason Wimbish and Jason Shough.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bobby W. Rodgers Memorial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, Va. 24171.

LERA C. WASHBURN

Lera Craig Washburn, 88, of County Line Road, Bassett, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at her home.

She was born October 23, 1922, in Patrick County and was a daughter of the late Flem Davis Craig and Mary Lilly Queenie Hancock Craig. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Gunner Washburn; and a brother, Neal Craig.

She retired from Tultex and later sold real estate. She became a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in 1939.

Surviving are her husband, William Elwood Washburn of the home; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Geoghegan of Petersburg; one son, William "Billy" Washburn II of Bassett; three sisters, Vivian Ratcliff of Stuart, Viola Voorhees of Patrick Springs and Hazel Wright of Bassett; two brothers, Wayne Craig of Patrick Springs and Clarence Craig of Patrick Springs; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted Thursday at Pleasant View Baptist Church by the Rev. Rick Anderson. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, Kayla Foster, Seth Nester, Sarah Dodd, Caleb Davidson, Mike Wright, Roger Wright, Don Wright and Mike Washburn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Baptist Church Building Fund, 4432 Pleasant View Drive, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133.

Arrangements were by Collins Funeral Home in Bassett.

NANCY N. WOOD

Nancy Elizabeth Nelson Wood, age 75, passed away Friday evening, September 30, 2011, at Pioneer Community Hospital.

She was born on June 7, 1936 in Patrick County. Nancy was the youngest of the late Walter Ganes and Florence Hill Nelson's seven children. Of those children she was predeceased by three sisters: Mary Tucker, Sue Amos and Lorene Bryant; and two brothers; Holmes Nelson and Dick Nelson. A brother, Billy Nelson of Bassett, survives his sister.

She grew up on her family's farm in the Nettle Ridge community, where she had multiple chores such as milking cows and working in the fields, but still found time to graduate as salutatorian of her class at Hardin Reynolds Memorial School in Critz.

Nancy's first job was with Stuart Motor Company where she met Delano Wood, the love of her life, who later became her husband. Their first child, Sandra Lynn, was born July 1, 1969, but sadly, she died at birth. At the birth of their second child, Dee Ann, born on January 15, 1971, Nancy and Delano were overjoyed and filled with appreciation for this precious gift of God.

Nancy continued her career with the Patrick County Bank in Stuart where she had worked since 1960. She saw many changes at the bank during her 37 years there, from the days of hand-cranked adding machines to the current age of computerized banking and multiple mergers. She was always a dedicated and caring employee who especially liked helping the older folks in the community understand the changes in technology, and tried to make all her clients feel welcome.

Nancy was always one who couldn't say "No" when folks needed a hand. Her volunteer service included the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, American Heart Association, the Leukemia Society and the United Way of Patrick County, where she served for over 20 years. During those 20 years, she acted as chairperson, president and board member.

She was an active member of the Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church, which her father helped build in the early 1900s, near her home place. Through the years she held many positions in the church and was the pianist there for over 60 years.

Nancy was a talented artist, cook, photographer, and gardener and always had a love for learning. When she could find some spare time, she took college classes at night and earned her degree at age 61, graduating with a double major in business management and technology with highest honors, summa cum laude.

If asked, however, Nancy always emphatically stated her greatest joy and most important priority in her life was loving and raising her daughter, Dee Ann Wood Kivett, who now resides in Greenville, S.C., with her husband, Walter Kivett, and Nancy's four grandchildren, Sarah (17), Conley (14), Kyle (4), and Kelli (3).

In April of 2011, Nancy was diagnosed with cancer. During her time in the hospital, she had a dream from the Lord of small children playing in muddy water. Her heart was greatly burdened for the welfare of these children, fearful they would die because of the water. The Lord told her, "Well Nancy, why don't you do something about it? Build them a well!"

Of course, she must have wondered how a woman who could not get out of bed could possibly build a well in another country! As she shared her dream with others, the project quickly came together. With the help of the Rotary Clubs of South Carolina, where her daughter and son-in-law are Rotarians. Thanks to the generous contributions of her family and friends over recent months, a new water system is being built for the village of La Vegona in Honduras that will sustain the growth of the village for the next 40 years, and will save the lives of children who previously had faced a 40% mortality rate due to water borne illnesses.

The project is already close to halfway completed, but still needs additional funding to meet its budgeted goal. Friends who would like to contribute in her memory may still make contributions to help the completion of the water project. Checks can be made to: Fort Mill Rotary Club Foundation, Care Of: Dee Wood Kivett, 15 West Cranberry Lane, Greenville, SC 29615.

Nancy was, is, and always will be an inspiration, not only for her kindness and generosity to others, but for her constant pursuit for learning, making the world a better place, and for her tireless, positive attitude and humble, strong faith in God.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Pastor Mark Clayton officiating. Burial was in the Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church cemetery.

AMOGENE R. BELCHER

Amogene Bobbie Reynolds Belcher, 90, of 1403 South Askin St., Martinsville, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

Born January 1, 1921 in McDowell, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late N.F. "Nib" Reynolds and Jettie Dillon Reynolds. She was the wife of the late Clarence C. Belcher and was preceded in death by four sisters, Carlyne R. Bowles, Mabel R. Keith, Margaret R. Reed and June R. Cochran; and a brother, Russell Jack Reynolds.

She was a member of Fuller Memorial Baptist Church and was a former member of McDowell United Methodist Church in McDowell. She had been a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Gray Lady at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County, and a leader of the GA organization in the Baptist church. She retired after 35 years of service from E.I. DuPont as a chem lab technician.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Douglas Belcher of the home and Jeffery Belcher and wife Cathy Belcher of Richmond; a sister, Patty R. Morrison of Martinsville; three grandchildren, Amelia Shaw, Mackenzie Belcher and Samuel Belcher USAF; and three cousins, Ruth Clarke, Ted Jarrett and George Dillon.

The funeral was conducted from Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville Chapel on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. with the Revs. Francis Martin and Carl Keith and Marcella Minter officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Burial Park. The family received friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Bassett Historical Center, 3964 Fairystone Park Hwy., Bassett, VA 24055 or to World Vision.

ROSCOE F. PACK

Roscoe Franklin Pack, 76, of King, N.C., died Friday November 4, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Pack was born in Patrick County on June 28, 1935 to the late Jasper Newton and Elizabeth Chaney Pack. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Effie Jackson; and a brother, William Pack.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Pack of the home; one daughter, Dawn Pack of Pinnacle, N.C.; two sons, Joseph Pack and Gregory Pack, both of King; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Essie Johnson of Lowgap, N.C., Bess Wilson of King, Yvonne Tilley of Advance, N.C., and Thelma Carns of Mount Airy, N.C.; and two brothers, Charles Pack of Elkin, N.C., and Alfred Pack of Greensboro, N.C..

Funeral services were held Monday at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Rick Hudson and Larry May officiating. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery with full military honors conducted by VFW Memorial Honor Guard Post 2019 of Mount Airy and Post 9436 of Pilot Mountain, N.C.

Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

GRACIE M. PADGETT

Gracie Marie Padgett, age 87, of Hartsville, Tenn., and formerly of Westfield, N.C., died Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Smith County Health Care Center in Tennessee.

She was born on March 23, 1924 in Patrick County and was a daughter of the late James and Emma Lou Collins Owens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sanders Roy Padgett; and a brother, Walter Lee Owens.

She was a member of Collinstown Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are one son, Larry Padgett of Hartsville; a foster daughter, Deborah Ellington and husband James of Sandy Ridge, N.C.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Kelly of Fieldale; and two brothers, Carl Lee Owens and Robert Owens, both of High Point, N.C.

Funeral services were held Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Mark George officiating. Burial was in the Collinstown Presbyterian Church cemetery.

Pallbearers were James Ellington, Vincent Ellington, Wayne Padgett, Kendall Padgett, R.W. Goins and Bernie Chilton.

DANIEL J. RODGERS JR.

Daniel Jackson "Danny" Rodgers Jr., age 70, of Patrick Springs, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at his home.

He was born in Henry County on September 16, 1941 to the late Daniel Jackson Rodgers Sr. and Mary Hodges Rodgers.

He taught Sunday school, had gone to Methodist conferences, and later joined Stuart Baptist Church. He had served in the U.S. Marines, and retired from DuPont as a supervisor with 33 years of service.

He was a great provider who enjoyed playing the bass and guitar and was passionate about history, especially World War I and II. He loved his pets, and is gone but not forgotten.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Carol Barker Rodgers of the home; three children, Dana Rodgers Clark of Patrick Springs, Daniel Jackson "Jack" Rodgers III of Patrick Springs, and Patty R. Hall and husband Robert of Stuart; three grandchildren, Jon Caleb Clark, Casey Morgan Clark and Amber Reneé Rodgers; one sister, Mary Ann R. Wall of Collinsville; and one brother, David Arthur Rodgers of Chalfont, Pa.

A memorial service was held Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Burton White and Pastor Tom Warren officiating. military rites were conducted by the Patrick County Veterans' Memorial Honor Guard. Burial was private.

J. SAMUEL RORRER

James Samuel "Sammy" Rorrer, age 65, of Patrick Springs, died Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart.

He was born in Patrick County on September 20, 1946 to the late Robert Greely and Nancy Cruise Rorrer.

He had worked for several years with Cox Auto Parts and more recently in the inventory department of Hopkins Lumber.

Surviving are one daughter, Angela Denise Rorrer of Patrick Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Jared Dwayne and Candace Rorrer of Pensacola, Fla.; one grandchild, Logan Rorrer; one sister, Nora Frances Rorrer of Patrick Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Donna Rorrer of Patrick Springs; and special friends, Leon and Eleanor Handy of Patrick Springs.

Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Gerald Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowling-Allen-Cruise Cemetery.

The family will receive friends today one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the JEB Stuart Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 340, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133.

LIZZIE J. SPENCER

Lizzie Joyce Spencer, 95, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

She was born in Patrick County on October 22, 1916 to the late Walter C. Joyce and the late Ida Hopkins Joyce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Spencer; a son, William K. Spencer; sisters, Myrtle Stone, Hazel Powers and Mae Cassell; four brothers, Oscar R. Joyce, Andrew D. Joyce, Rufus W. Joyce and Frank E. Joyce.

She was a member of the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Sandra S. Jamison of Martinsville; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Frances J. Foley of Collinsville and Virginia H. Joyce of Bassett.

The family will receive friends Thursday at the Orchard Drive Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Orchard Drive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Bassett Funeral Service.

FRANCES C. VIPPERMAN

Frances Irene Culler Vipperman, age 67, of Stuart, and formerly of Mount Airy, N.C., died Saturday November 5, 2011, at the Northern Hospital of Surry County.

She was born July 4, 1944 in Surry County, N.C., and was a daughter of the late Garnet Lee and Mozelle Gates Culler. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Vipperman; and her second husband, Braxton Gray Whitaker.

She was retired from Lynn Hosiery and was a member of Ararat Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Jean and Scott Jackson of Mount Airy; two sons and daughters-in-law Danny Ray and April Vipperman of Mount Airy, and David and Angie Vipperman of Claudville; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Russell Thomas of Mount Airy, a half brother Michael Culler of Mount Airy; her stepmother, Nancy Culler of Mount Airy; and by many special friends.

Funeral services will be held (today) Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy with services conducted by the Rev. Ricky Rogers. Burial will follow in the New Venture Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until time for the service at the funeral home.

CHARLES R. Carter JR.

Charles Rosco Carter Jr., 70, of Bassett, died Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center.

He was born March 17, 1941, in Patrick Springs and was a son of the late Charles R. Carter Sr. and Arnetter Martin Carter. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Lewis.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Loretta Sue Carter; four children, Terry Martin of Bassett, Sandra Carter-Kisely of Rapid City, S.D., Dana Caudill of Anchorage, Alaska, and Charles David Carter of Collinsville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, L.D. Carter of Bassett.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Rodney Houston officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at the funeral home.

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