The Daily Progress from Charlottesville, Virginia (2024)

5 are The free. first are Classifieds Hubbard. a 15, 5 subject Daily mcenall Forms The Region State Lynchburg PROBE INTO MAN'S DEATH NEARS END: One of three investigations into a Lynchburg man who died while in police custody last month should be complete "within the next week and a half or two weeks," according to Virginia State Police. The state police's outside investigation came at the request of City Manager Kimball Payne and local civil rights activists after two Lynchburg police officers arrested Clarence Lightfoot Beard Jr. at his James Crossing apartment complex in the early morning hours of Sept.

24. Police said Beard stopped breathing as officers were escorting him to a vehicle. He was later pronounced dead at Lynchburg General Hospital. Media General News Service granddaughter, Rebecca Jones of Harrisonburg; three brothers, Marvin lam and Bobby Lam, both of Harrisonburg, and Wendal Lam of Bridgewater; a sister, Carol Allen of Harrisonburg; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Lamb of Harrisonburg and Virginia Lee Wise of Ohio; brothersin-law, Ed Newman and his wife, Jean and Lou Newman and his wife, Mary Rose, all of Harrisonburg, and Warren Newman and his wife, Edith, of Ohio; and a dedicated niece, Donna Bridges. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Howard Lamb, Harmon Lamb, Jimmy Lam, Grattan Lam, Gary Lam, and Donnie Lam; four sisters, Charlotte Rodeffer, Myrtle Snell, Mary Fries, and Shirley McDorman; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Lam.

A graveside funeral service will be held 11. a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg with the Reverend David Collyer and the Reverend Dan Carlton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the Kyger Funeral Home chapel in Harrisonburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 4634, Charlottesville, VA 22905; or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg is in charge of Clemmie Matney Loyd Liquor store deaths in Tenn. tied to Ashby CUMBERLAND GAP, Tenn. Tennessee authorities said Monday that the suspect in the death of a University of Virginia student amid a Southern crime spree was the assailant who killed two liquor store employees during an armed robbery.

The Tennessee case is among a crimes tied to William Tom Ashby weeklong string of violence that least four people dead and another ously wounded. Ashby, 37, of killed himself during an Oct. 2 off with Florida officers. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation cials said shoe prints found at the Lillian A. Atkinson Lillian A.

Atkinson, 83, of ASSOCIATED PRESS Charlottesville died Saturday, October 21, 2006, at a local hospital. Born July 30, 1923, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. Anderson and Lillian Grey Marshall Anderson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Anderson Payne and a brother, Samuel Leake Anderson. Lillian was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and attended Mary Washington College.

She served during World War Il in the Women's Navy Medical Corps and was a former member of Wesley Grove United Methodist Church in Woodfield, Maryland. She lived in Germantown, Maryland from 1953 until 1982 and was an Occupational Therapist at Glen Dale Sanitarium in Maryland prior to her marriage. In 1982, she moved to Charlottesville where she was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Lillian loved world travel to places such as Africa, Scandinavia, the Holy Land, Israel, and Alaska. She also loved ballet and modern dance.

Surviving her are her husband, Harold B. Atkinson Jr. of Charlottesville; a daughter, Rebecca Atkinson Jackson and her husband, William, of Centreville, Virginia; a son, Carter Tait Atkinson and his wife, Sue, of Hawaii; four grandchildren, Alexander Jackson, Elaine Jackson, Abigail Atkinson, and Elizabeth Atkinson; a sister, Martha Anderson Swing; and two brothers, Charles C. Anderson Jr. and John M.

Anderson. A reception will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2006, at Westminster Canterbury, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Fund Raising Administration, 501, Grove Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com John Dodd John Dodd, 83, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, died Thursday, October 19, 2006. He was born June 20, 1923, in Clifton Forge, Virginia, the son of the late John L. Dodd and Caroline Lee Cook-Dodd. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna H.

Faidley. John graduated with a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia in 1951. He served in World War I1 in the Army Air Corps. He was most recently a Trust Officer at the Bank of America. He was a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church, serving as Elder, Sunday school teacher and choir member.

Surviving him are three children, Caroline D. McGahey and her husband, Jack, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, Keith D. Dodd of Raleigh, North Carolina, Amy I. Moeller and her husband, Michael, of Charlottesville; four grandchildren, Abigail and Amelia Moeller of Charlottesville, Jason Dodd of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Anna McGahey Sayre of Oxford, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Charlottesville, Tuesday, October 24, 2006 THE DAILY PROGRESS, Two Package store in Cumberland Gap where Ralph Hopper and Julie Maiden were killed last month match Ashby's.

TBI spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson said agents found bullet shell casings at the crime scene, which matched those at crime scenes that Ashby was linked to in other states. The car Ashby was traveling in was also seen at the store before the murders. One of Ashby's victims was UVa graduate student Elizabeth Hafter, 22, who was found in Waynesboro, near a car Ashby is believed to have stolen in Effingham County, Ga. An Effingham convenience store clerk was shot in the head before the car was stolen but survived. Church, 500 Park Street at 10 a.m.

Thursday, October 26, 2006. Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. William Earl "Billy" Kidd William Earl "Billy" Kidd, 58, of Kents Store died Friday, October 20, 2006, in Fluvanna. He was born July 8, 1948, in Columbia, son of the late Nash L. and Ethel T.

Kidd. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Jeffrey Allen Kidd. Billy was store room supervisor of Facilities Management at University of Virginia for 27 years. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Charlotte Richardson Kidd; a son, Kevin Scott Kidd and his wife, Heather, of Kents Store; a sister, Ann Kidd Catlett and her husband, Lawrence, of Scottsville; three brothers, Nash Kidd and his wife, Debbie, of Columbia, Donald Kidd of Columbia and Jerry Kidd and his wife, Gay, of Columbia; aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia, with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bill Bess and the Rev. Jim Thornton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fluvanna County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 96, Palmyra, VA 22963. Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store is in charge of arrangements. Ira Cleveland Lam Jr. Ira Cleveland Lam 90, of Harrisonburg, died Sunday, October 22, 2006, at his daughter's home in Ruckersville.

He was born October 17, 1916, in Rockingham County, the son of the late Ira Cleveland Lam Sr. and Anne Smith Lam. Mr. Lam retired from Marvin S. Lam Grain in 1989, where he was employed as a truck driver for most of his life.

He also spent many years farming. He served in the United States Army as a medic and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Crozet Baptist Church. On June 2, 1946, he married Eleanor Newman who survives. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Pamela L. Carter of Ruckersville; one The Daily Progress Established 1892 Published every morning at 685 West Rio Rd. Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901 by Media General Operations, Inc. 2006 Media General Operations, Inc. All rights reserved.

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But in parts of Smithfield, levels NEWPORT NEWS Officials in were 4.7 milligrams per liter. They. three localities are taking steps to were as high as 6.01 milligrams per reduce excessive levels of fluoride, liter in the Holland area of Suffolk in which in higher levels can damage 2005. teeth. The culprit may be their water Drinking water in Smithfield, source.

Suffolk and Isle of Wight has, in some Many cities and counties in eastern double the recommended Virginia have high fluoride levels in instances, levels of cavity-fighting fluoride. In groundwater, but most of them draw excessive amounts, fluoride can turn water from reservoirs. teeth brown and pitted. Double the Smithfield and some rural parts of dose, and achy bones may result. Isle of Wight and Suffolk are excepThe Environmental Protection tions.

Agency warns that children younger All three entered into agreements than 9 should not drink water with with the state Health Department in more than 2 milligrams of fluoride 2003 and 2004 to drop levels. They've per liter. The maximum amount turned to expensive projects to dig new allowed by the EPA is 4 milligrams wells and revamp water treatment. Ashby series of during a left at seriSavannah, stand- offiTunnel mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church and the Piedmont Banjo Fiddlers Association.

Surviving her are four children, Roy E. Loyd and his wife, Becky, of Palmyra, Sandra G. Duff and her husband, Bobby, of New Canton, Judy L. Dyer and her husband, Eric, of Orange, and Randy L. Loyd and his wife, Tammy, of New Canton; nine grandchildren, Jon Ward of Richmond, Heather Loyd, Robby Duff, Michelle Duff, and Jordyn Loyd, all of New Canton, Charlie Dyer, and Grace Dyer, both of Orange, Jeremy Hasher, and Amy Hall, both of Palmyra; two great-grandchildren, Bailey Hall and Peyton Hasher; a sister, Lantha M.

Wolfe and her husband, Edgar, of Abington; and two special nieces, Thelma Thurston and Jo Anne Krogh. The family expresses their grateful appreciation to Dr. David Jones and his staff with the Coronary Care Unit at the University of Virginia Medical Center for their tender care and professional manner. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at the Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church in Fluvanna.

Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Fluvanna County Rescue Squad or Fire Department, P.O. Box 57, Palmyra, Virginia 22963.

Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com. Sherman W. Mallory Sr. Surrounded by his family, Sherman W. Mallory Sr.

of Ruckersville went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2006. Mr. Mallory was born in Greene County on April 22, 1916, a son of the late Mary and James Mallory. Mr. Mallory was preceded in death by a son, James O'Neal Mallory; his parents and all of his brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Mary Neal Mallory of Ruckersville; his daughter, Helen Marie Mallory, also of Ruckersville; four sons, Sherman Mallory Jr. of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Eugene Mallory of Jane Dunlap Norris, CLASSIFIED Entertainment Editor 978-7249 Bruno Regional L.E. Andres, 978-7222 Community News Editor 978-7273 Calendar Listings: Michelle Bostic 978-7240 Letters, editorial and opinion: Anita Shelburne, Editorial Page Editor 978-7269 National, International News: Michael Ivey, News Editor 978-7254 Photo Requests, questions: Andrew Shurtieff, Chief Photographer 978-7278 ADVERTISING 978-7209 Carolyn Cullen, Advertising Manager 978-7221 Charlottesville, Albert Mallory and his wife, Joyce, of Fluvanna, Melvin Mallory and his wife, Judy, also of Fluvanna; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Hill of Madison and Emma Brock of Washington, D.C.; one brotherin-law, Thomas Brock of Charlottesville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mallory served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from April 1939 until June 1940 and received an honorable discharge.

He also served in the United States Army from August 1942 until January 1946 receiving an honorable discharge. He served his nation during World War II. Mr. Mallory was employed as a foreman with the City of Charlottesville for 28 years. He retired in 1981, and enjoyed an active life until his recent illness.

Mr. Mallory will be dearly missed by his family. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the wonderful care given to Mr. Mallory by the nursing staff at Martha Jefferson ICU. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Reverend Harrison Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Mallory family cemetery. Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Proffitt Stoneman Ruth Proffitt Stoneman, 91, of Columbia, Virginia died Sunday, October 22, 2006, at home in the loving care of her caregiver, Evelyn Smith, and accompanied by her darling cats, Tiger and Snowball. She was born May 30, 1915, in Louisa County, the daughter of the late Burruss E.

and Laura Morris Proffitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stoneman. Mrs. Stoneman was retired from Miller and Rhodes after 27 years. She was a member of St.

John's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Bell of Palmyra and Roberta Lewis and her husband, William, of Troy; two brothers, Hunter Proffitt of Gordonsville and Clyde Proffitt of Barboursville; two sisters, Mary P. Morris of Troy and Helen P. Hamm of Glen Allen; four grandchildren, John Bell, Judy Lewis, Michael Lewis and Karen Lewis; two great -grandchildren; one great -great-grandchild; and a special niece, Peggy Williams. 978-7202 Giovannoni, Classified Manager Kevin Moore, Classified Supervisor 978-7297 CIRCULATION 978-7201 Alan West, Circulation Manager 978-7290 BUSINESS OFFICE 978-7210 Sharon Lamb, Office Manager 978-7218 How To Place: Community, Sports, School News FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY NEWS contact Christi Wampler, community news editor.

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Obituaries are thebugh the Classified Advertising Department of The Craily Progress Special thanks to Dr. Richard Stewart, her long term physician; and appreciation to the staff from At Home Care and staff at the Hospice of the Piedmont. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Columbia conducted by the Reverend Mel Richardson. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Edith Elaine Waller Edith Elaine Waller departed this life Monday, October 23, 2006, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born June 19, 1932, in Gordonsville, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Thomas and Mollie Brown; her two sisters, Myrtle Crafton and Sybilla Brosier; and two brothers, George and Thomas Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 57 years, Ernest Temple Waller two daughters, Mollie and Roger Bishop, of Barboursville, Virginia, Stephanie and Roy Adams, of Orange Virginia; five sons, Ernest and Jane Waller, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Conrad and Yvonne Waller, of Troy, Virginia, Michael, Kevin, and Craig Waller of Gordonsville, Virginia; 15 grandchildren and 10 great -grandchildren; three sisters, Katherine Warren and Verna Ingram of Gordonsville, Virginia, and Evelyn Watson of Stafford Virginia; four brothers, Reginald and Alice Brown.

of Gordonsville, Virginia, Wayne and Joan Brown, of Fredricksburg, Virginia, Gene and Susie Brown, of Petersburg, Virginia, and William and Tina Brown, of Ohio; three brothersin-law, George and Alice Waller, of Louisa, Virginia, Wingfield Waller of Beverdam, Virginia, and David and Mary Waller, of Spotsylvania, Virginia; one sister-in -law, Alice Mason, of Beverdam, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, with interment to follow at Woodberry Cemetery. Father David Martin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at the funeral home. Clemmie M. Loyd, 74, of Palmyra died Saturday, October 21, 2006, at a local hospital. Born October 28, 1931, in Grundy, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Walter Matney and Mary Endicott Matney. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles E.

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