Josephine Hooker Ward
Mar 18, 2014
Josephine Hooker Ward, 78 departed this life on 3-18-2014. A long-time Hampton resident, she was born and raised in Henry County, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Henry Franklin Ward; parents Walter & Vergie Morton Hooker; and her sisters, Hazel Compton and Linda Gauldin. She is survived by her children, Janet McCoig...
Christine Meeks Oakley
Mar 17, 2014
Christine Meeks Oakley passed away Monday morning, March 17, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, March 19, at Overlook Mausoleum in Eden. Mrs. Oakley was born June 20, 1925 in Rockingham County, daughter of the late John and Sarah Gilley Meeks. She was a former member of Wayside...
Louise Long Wilson
Mar 17, 2014
Louise Long Wilson, 83, of Eden, passed away Monday morning, March 17, 2014, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Wilson was born November 22, 1930 in Leaksville, NC, to the late Clemon Dewey Long and Nell Purdy Long. She was a member of...
Elmira Martin Priddy
Mar 16, 2014
Elmira Martin Priddy, 87, formerly of Patrick Street in Eden, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at her daughter's home in Wytheville, VA. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 19, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Priddy was born February 10, 1927 in Rockingham County, daughter of the late Samuel Abner and Minnie...
Bruce Wayne Burroughs, Jr.
Mar 15, 2014
Bruce "Buddy" Wayne Burroughs, Jr. age 43 of 9795 US 220 Stoneville, NC passed away at the home of his parents on Saturday March 15, 2014. A Funeral service will be held 6 pm Thursday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow. Buddy was born February 17, 1971 in Rockingham County. He loved riding his motorcycle...
Kathie Lee Taylor
Mar 14, 2014
****UPDATE**** A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, March 23, at New Life Chapel at 634 Monroe Street in Eden. Kathie Lee Taylor, 58, of 714 West Avenue in Eden, has passed away. She was born September 13, 1955 in Leaksville, to the late Jessie C. and Marion Butler Taylor. She worked for Unifi...
Lucy Light Overby
Mar 12, 2014
Lucy Light Overby, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014, at Eden Estates. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Monday, March 17, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Mrs. Overby was born July 22, 1919 in Rockingham County, NC, daughter of the late Plato C. and Pearl Biggs...
Ruth Lawrence Emory
Mar 10, 2014
Ruth Lawrence Emory, 98, passed away Monday morning, March 10, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, March 12, at First Baptist Church on Greenwood Street in Eden. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery. Mrs. Emory was born August 15, 1915 in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of...
Philip Carlysle Fulcher
Mar 9, 2014
Philip Carlysle Fulcher, 76, of 389 Church Street in Ridgeway, VA, passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2014, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 11, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway. Mr. Fulcher was born July 16, 1937. He was the...
Martha Lynn Tanton
Mar 9, 2014
Martha Lynn Tanton, age 58 passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. **The graveside service has been changed***A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT FAIR FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL ON THURSDAY AT 1 PM. A private burial will be held at Haizlip Family Cemetery on the Fisher Hill Road, Ridgeway, VA. Ms....