Virginian Leader, February 26, 2020, Page B-5

Newport-Mt. Obituaries Olivet Methodist

custodian for over 30 years. daughter of the late Arthur shared his faith with many. tered in basketball. She Join us Saturday, Febru- He was also a member of Kessler and Grace Kanode Besides his mother, he is attended Bluefield State ary 29 at 11:30 a.m. for our the Pembroke First Baptist Hughes. Betty was a grad- survived by his wife, Carol College and worked in an Leap Year Brunch. Bring Church. Everett was pre- uate of the Pembroke High W. Johnson of Pearisburg, office at the Celanese Corp. your favorite brunch item ceded in death by his par- School Corn cutters Class one daughter, Tiffany A. in Narrows. After mar- to share as we hear from ents. He leaves to cherish of 1950. She was a member King (Derick) of Healy, riage and starting a family, Chief Deputy Scott Moye his memory, his wife Jean of faith at Lucas Memorial KN, one step-daughter, she gave up her office job & Lieutenant Mason Bog- Redd Parks; son, Everett Christian Church. She was Lauren Ould (Josh Broth- becoming a homemaker gess from the Giles County Jermaine Parks of North an avid sports fan having ers) Huntington, WV, his but still worked on and off Sheriff’s Department who Carolina; a daughter, April played for the Pembroke step-father, Charles Boyd in retail sales. Hogie left will be with us to talk about Harper of North Carolina, Rebelettes and coaching of Maine, his identical twin Eggleston to live in Pearis- matters related to church a step-son, Jimmy Peoples ladies softball for 30 years brother, Richard Johnson burg and later in Marion, safety and security. Grace A. Bailey of Pembroke; brothers, in the Pembroke area. She (Debbie) of Rustburg, four Fairlawn, Dublin and then Join us for worship Sun- Pearisburg, Va. Walter David Parks (Joyce) was preceded in death by sisters, Roberta Johnson of back home to Giles Coun- day, March 1 at 11:00 a.m. Grace Andrews Bailey, of Blacksburg, and John her parents, husband of 51 Maine, Rose Lovley (Roy) ty and Ripplemead. She as we take a closer look at 83 went to be with the Lord Hoge Parks of Roanoke; years, Curtis Lee Atkins, of Maine, Charla J. Valenti was raised in the Meth- the temptations of Jesus on Saturday February 1, sisters, Molly P Saunders and her son Timothy Lee (Mike) of West Point, Zona odist Faith having been a (Matthew 4:1-11) in our 2020 at Litchford Falls (E. Lee Saunders) of Pem- Atkins. She leaves to cher- Bell (Thomas) of Georgia, member of the Eggleston message “Have I Got a Deal Healthcare & Rehab in broke, Margaret M. Ross ish her memory; sons, Cur- two grandchildren, Angel United Methodist Church, for You!” Our worship will Raleigh, NC with family of Roanoke, VA, and Di- tis Glen Atkins and his wife and Brooklyn King, one Fairlawn United Meth- also feature the celebration at her side. Grace was born ane Parks of Pembroke, Loretta, Joseph Anthony step granddaughter, Audrey odist Church, Pearisburg of Holy Communion. August 1, 1936 in Ohio to several grandchildren and Atkins and wife Teanessa; Light, special nieces, Alli- United Methodist Church Join us Wednesday, the late James Andrews and great-grandchildren, a a daughter, Sheryl Atkins son “Goose” and Abigail and finally the Edgewood March 4 at 6:00 p.m. for Orpha (Bowden) Andrews step-grandson, Adam; a Williams and husband Dale Johnson, numerous other United Methodist Church at a Soup Supper followed but lived most of her life step-great-grandson Isaiah; all of Pembroke, VA. She nieces and nephews and Ripplemead. Hogie loved by Worship at 7:00. Our and raised her family in and a host of friends who will also be remembered by special friend, Pat Ventry. family and her dear Lord message, “That Sinking Pearisburg, Virginia on felt privileged to learn from grandchildren, Michael At- A celebration of Life will and Savior. She loved Feeling,” will come from Easton Road. She worked him. A Memorial Service kins, Anthony Atkins, and be held Thursday, Febru- reading with an extensive Matthew 14:22-33 as our at Stafford Studios and will be conducted on Fri- Amanda Atkins; four great ary 27, 2020 at 7pm at the library of religious books. midweek Lenten worship then at Hugs & More Day day, February 28, 2020 at grandchildren; numerous Givens Funeral Chapel in Early years of her life, she series, “On the Path with Care in Pearisburg. Grace 2:00 PM at Pembroke First step-grandchildren; step Pearisburg with Pastor Jim and Bill rode together on Simon Peter,” continues. was a loving, giving, strong Baptist Church with Pastor great-grandchildren; and a Simmons officiating. The his Harley-Davidson. Then For over thirty years, mother that raised four Marcus Turner officiating. step-great-great grandchild. family will receive friends their interest grew into the Giles County Ministe- children on her own nev- The family will receive Funeral services were con- one hour before the service NASCAR. They traveled rial Association has hosted er missing a swim meet, friends from 1:00 PM until ducted on Monday, Febru- from 6 – 7 pm. In lieu of to all the NASCAR tracks worship and a time of fel- softball, baseball, basket- 2:00 PM at Pembroke First ary 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM in flowers, donations may be on the east coast and all lowship on Wednesdays ball, football or volleyball Baptist Church. Online the Kendall Funeral Home made to St. Jude’s Children’s through her life from when during the Season of Lent. game. And always enjoyed condolences may be sent Chapel 605 Snidow Street Hospital or to Cancer Kids her boys were little, were Worship begins at 12:05 feeding the cheerleaders by visiting kendallfuneral- Pembroke, Virginia with and Christmas, c/o Travis vacations from Tennessee p.m. immediately followed before driving them to a home.com. Pastors Shahn Wilburn and Sparks. Online condolences to Florida. After Bill retired by lunch in the Parish Hall football game. She made all Eddie Kendall officiating. can be sent to the family at from Norfolk Southern as a of Christ Episcopal Church friends welcome in our lit- Burial followed in the Atkins givensfuneralhome.com. Roadmaster, they also trav- (529 Wenonah Ave., Pearis- Elizabeth S. Johnston Family Cemetery in New- eled on numerous Sunshine burg). Join us Wednesday, tle home. And then later as Pearisburg, Va. a grandmother made great port, VA. Online condolenc- Bus Tours. While living March 4 as the Rev. Buddy Elizabeth Stafford es may be sent by visiting in Fairlawn and Dublin, Butler, pastor of First Unit- memories with her grand- (Bunny) Johnston, 94, of children, cooking and bak- kendallfuneralhome.com. Hogie volunteered at Rad- ed Methodist Church-Rich Pearisburg, VA, went to be ford Community Hospital Creek, will lead the time of ing, going on Disney trips with the Lord on Saturday, and to the Cascades. And it and later at Carilion New worship. February 22, 2020 at her River Valley Medial Center. was priceless how she was home. Mrs. Johnston was instrumental especially in She had acquired a total of born on February 5, 1926 8,000 hours of volunteer Peyton Bailey’s life caring in Narrows, VA and was a for, supporting and loving service. Hogie was taken daughter of the late Irvin care of from April 2019 Glen Lyn Church her. She loved playing Johnston Stafford and Anna bridge in two bridge clubs, until her passing by Janetta of Christ McGinley Johnston. Be- Collins, caregiver. Hogie volunteering for Relay for sides her parents, she was had a dear friend that was Tonight is our Prayer Life, spending time with preceded in death by her a neighbor in Pearisburg & Bible Study at 6:30pm. family and friends, cook- husband, Hurley Caudill where she lived in the 70 Join us! ing, crafting and sewing. Johnston. Mrs. Johnston and 80’s. Upon her return The Ladies Bible Study She is survived by her four was a 1942 graduate of to Giles County, Hogie re- will be on Thursday, Febru- children, Teresa Bailey Eggleston High School Robert L. Johnson Miller Raleigh NC, Marsha Hogie S. Bowles newed that friendship with ary 27th at 6:30pm. and a 1945 graduate of Pearisburg, Va. Ripplemead, Va. Bailey Raleigh NC, Sandra many, many visits by that Service times are: Sun- Berea College. She was Robert Leon Johnson, Hogie Smith Bowles, Bailey Panama City, FL, dear friend, always bring- day School 9:45am, Wor- a retired teacher at Macy 59, of Pearisburg, VA. went 96, of Ripplemead, VA de- Scott Bailey Pearisburg, ing her a loaf of homemade ship 10:45am and Eve- McClaugherty Elementrey to be with the Lord on parted her life on earth for VA. Grandchildren, Peyton bread. That friend is Perk ning service 6:00pm with School with forty years Sunday, February 23, 2020 her eternal home, Wednes- Bailey Pearisburg, VA, Givens. Hogie is survived Wednesday Prayer & Bible of service. As per Mrs. after a long battle with day, February 19, 2020 Andrew Miller Chicago, by , two sons, Jerry Wayne Study at6:30pm. Johnston’s wishes, there cancer. Robert was born three months shy of her IL, Arianna (Tom) De- Bowles and Billy Dale will be no service. Online on October 25, 1960 in May 19th, 1923 birthday creton Chapel Hill, NC, Bowles and her grandson condolences can be sent to Duluth, MN, and was a son and six years, one month Amanda Hamblin Panama Brad Bowles all of Rip- the family at givensfuneral- of the Frances Kolo Boyd since her husband of 64 We offer City, FL, the late April plemead. Funeral services home.com. and the late Robert Warren years, Billy J. Bowles Hamblin, Destiny Enfinger were conducted Saturday, fax services! Johnson. Robert grew up in passed on January 19, 2014. Panama City, FL, Brianna February 22, 2020 at 11am a military family, graduated Hogie was also preceded in Call the LaGrone, Panama City, FL at the Edgewood Unit- high school in England death by her parents, Early and several Great Grand- ed Methodist Church in Virginian Leader and joined the U.S. Army Burton Smith and Veda children. Sisters, Colleen Ripplemead with Pastor serving four years. He re- Southern Smith. Her daddy 540-921-3434 Allen Wadsworth, OH, Pam Sutherland and Pastor ceived his associates degree passed when Hogie was Mattie Sowers, Orlando, Shahn Wilburn of River- in Maine where he lived only sixteen years old and FL, Brother, the late Jim view Baptist Church will for twenty seven years. In also a daughter-in-law, Joan Andrews. Grace’s life will be officiating. Music and 2010 he moved to Virginia Barker Bowles, Jerry’s wife So What? be celebrated with family song provided by associate where he was employed preceded her in death. Born and friend’s visitation on Pastor Terry and Gayle by Carilion as an IT Tech. in Giles County, VA and “(38) For I am con- March 7 from 2-3pm and Easter of Riverview Baptist He met the love of his life, raised at Eggleston, Hogie vinced that neither death a memorial service at 3pm Church. Online condolenc- Betty K. Atkins Carol and they married graduated from Eggleston es can be sent to the family nor life, neither angels at Angels Rest Baptist Fel- Maybrook, Va. in 2015. Everyone that High School and had let- at givensfuneralhome.com. nor demons, neither the lowship 1601 Wenonah Betty Jane Kessler At- Robert met, he befriended present nor the future, Ave. Pearisburg, VA. kins, 88, of Maybrook, VA and left an unforgettable nor any powers, (39) nei- departed this life sliding in impression. He used his ther height nor depth, nor to home plate on Thursday, wit and humor to uplift and anything else in all cre- February 20, 2020. Betty encourage those around ation, will be able to sep- passed away at her home him until the end of his arate us from the love of in Maybrook and in the life. He attended Johnston God that is in Christ Je- care of Hospice and her Chapel Baptist Church in sus our Lord.” (Romans loving family. Born on Au- Princeton. He was a strong 8:38-39 NIV) gust 25, 1931, she was the believer in the Lord and Paul covers every as- pect of the physical and spiritual realm in these two passages. Notice that in EVERY circumstance, God still loves you! I’m not able to com- To Place Your Directory Ad IRGINIAN prehend how God could Everett Parks Jr. V Call 921-3434 Pembroke, Va. LEADER love someone as awful as Everett Parks JR, 69, me. But that is the point of Pembroke, VA departed BUSINESS DIRECTORY of grace. I can’t earn his this life after a courageous love. He gives His love battle with cancer on Feb- for free. All I need to do is accept His gift. No ruary 19, 2020 at Carilion Bud Hypes VIRGINIAN need to ask why, but just New River Valley Medical Plumbing LEADER Center. Born April 6, 1950 accept the gift. Like us on Facebook! 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