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Monday, April 03, 2017Jr.; and a sister, Edith Everett.Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rev. Bart Hildreth officiating. Interment will follow in Cave Spring Cemetery, Sullivan, MO.Visitation wwas held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Friends may send condolences to the Morris family at www.eatonfuneralhome.comMemorials to the Back Pack Program at Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan are appreciated. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.
Monday, March 06, 2017Chris. There will also be a silent auction of themed baskets and treats. Ticket prices are as follows: $8 each or $60 for a reserved table of 8 in advance. Checks may be made payable to the Cave Spring High School Band Boosters.One of the country's foremost woodwind artists, Chris Vadala, is in demand as a jazz/classical performer and educator. He has appeared on more than 100 recordings to date, as well as innumerable jingle sessions, film and TV scores, performing on all the saxophones, flutes and clarinets. A native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he graduated from the Eastman School of Music, earning the honor of the Performer's Certificate in saxophone as well as a B.M. in Music Education, received an M.A. in clarinet from Connecticut College, and pursued postgraduate study in woodwinds at Eastman.Professor Vadala, Director of Jazz Studies and Saxophone Professor, is a UM Distinguished Scholar-Teacher at the University of Maryland. Previous academic appointments include teaching studio woodwinds and conducting jazz ensembles at Connecticut College, Montgomery College, Hampton University, Prince George's Community College and Mount Vernon College, as well as serving as Visiting Professor of Saxophone at the Eastman School of Music, 1995 and 2001.For more information, contact Lisa Conroy at 989.4357 or jazzcafe@cox.net. All ticket sales are final; no refunds.Submitted by Brian Quakenbush...
Monday, January 23, 2017Tuesday at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Delbert Riddle officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery in Jennings County.Memorials may be made through the funeral home for expenses.Irvin Leo FrenchNORTH VERNONIrvin Leo French, 79, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Seymour, he was the son of Lawrence Jesse and Martha Elsner French, both of whom preceded him in death. On Feb. 6, 1960, in Immenhausen, Germany, he married Ingrid Assmann, who survives.Mr. French was a 1955 graduate of Seymour High School, a 1964 graduate of Franklin College and earned his master’s degree from Indiana University in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1957-1960. Mr. French was an entrepreneur and former owner of Onsite Energy in New York and Onspot of North America in North Vernon. Mr. French also worked for Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus and was the owner of Cummins Metro Power in Bronx, New York, from 1972-91. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Four Corners and the Knights of Columbus Council 10422 at St. Joseph Church. His hobbies were fishing and playing golf.Surviving with his wife of 56 years are sons, Patrick French of Miller Place, New York, Mike French of Huntington, New York, and Dennis French of Ridge, New York; brother, Larry (Terri) French of North Vernon; sister, Judy (Jerry) Carmer of Seymour; grandchildren, Danielle French and Katie French, both of Northport, New York, Casey French of Baltimore, Maryland, Mike (Michelle) French of Huntington, New York, Ashley (Ryan) Stursberg of East Patchogue, New York and Dennis French and Iris French, both of Ridge, New York; and a great-grandchild, Alexander French of East Patchogu...
Monday, October 17, 2016Kling, Buddy Kling and wife Bonnie, Johnnie Kling, Cindy Sagle and husband Bob, Davey Kling and wife Lori; goddaughter, Karen Hughes and husband Jason; and six spoiled cats. He was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Emory and Henry College. He worked as an audio-visual technician at Lee Hartman & Sons and established the Audio-Visual, Security and Transportation Departments for Roanoke City Public Schools, and he implemented the school busing system. He began a career operating movie theatres in 1977 and supervised five. He and Jan bought Davidson Theatres, Inc. in 1984 and operated the Millwald Theatre in Wytheville until 2006. Richard then became an excellent theatre consultant and enjoyed that work. He loved the youth group at our church, organ music and animals, especially cats and dogs. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Pastors David Skole and Cindy Keyser will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group Mission Fund, 2011 Brandon Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015; Roanoke Chapter AGO Scholarship Fund, c/o Debra LeBrun, 1706 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24012, or Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Monday, August 22, 2016Over the years, she honed her leadership and fundraising skills and became an invaluable asset to many organizations in the Roanoke Valley. After serving as president of the Cave Spring High School PTA, Jean was elected to the Roanoke County School Board from 1977 to 1981 and served as vice-chairman from 1979 to 1981. She then worked tirelessly for the Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley for many years, also serving a term as president of the board of directors. In 1987, she was honored as Mother of the Year for her character, service and accomplishments by the Merchants Association of Roanoke Valley. In 1988, she served as co-chairman of the Roanoke County Sesquicentennial in which she directed many celebratory events throughout the year, involving more than 25,000 people. Jean also was a member of the board of directors at Virginia Western Community College and the Roanoke Symphony. Another organization for which she served passionately was CHIP (Child Health Investment Program) of Roanoke Valley. She served on CHIP's Board of Directors from 1994 to 2000 and was instrumental in building a successful fund-raising program. She came back to CHIP in 2002 to Chair the Capital Campaign, raising over half a million dollars to renovate the building donated by Carilion. In 2008, a special needs fund was established in Jean's name, The Jean Glontz Child Help Fund. This was made possible by a generous donation from her husband, Gary, to honor her hard work and dedication to CHIP.Jean also volunteered over a span of four decades for United Way of Roanoke Valley. She was a valuable fundraiser, advocate, leader and long-standing board member until the time of her death, serving as the first woman president of the board of directors in 1985. In 1987, she was one of the first to be recognized with the coveted F. Wiley Hubbell Award, the highest honor bestowed to a volunteer at United Way. Jean served on various committees and championed various projects integral to United Way's success. She led the Policy Committee and served as the chair for UWRV's annual Day of Caring. In the community impact area, she was part of program review teams, and chaired the Community Impact Cabinet. Additionally, she was part of the group that introduced outcome measurement to Roanoke agencies, which facilitated United Way's move to program funding and stronger accountability for donor gifts. Jean served on UWRV's CEO Searc...
Monday, June 06, 2016New Bethel Congregational Methodist Church.Survivors include 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Howard, Silver Creek, and Helga Howard, Silver Creek; 4 nieces, Michelle McCord, and her husband, Jason, Cave Spring, Melissa Howard, Silver Creek, Cindy Howard Carnes, and her husband, Shane, Silver Creek, and Rebecca Flinders, and her husband, James, Atlanta; a nephew, Jonathan Howard, and his wife, Joy, Rome; great nieces and nephews also survive.Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11 am in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Dr. Tommy Chapman and the Rev. Daniel Youngblood officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard extending military honors.The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Thursday from 5 until 7 pm. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence of Cindy Carnes, 1400 Wax Road, Silver Creek.Active and honorary pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Friday at 10:30 am and are as follows: Active: Tony Nelson, Woody Brandon, Shane Carnes, Ricky Mathews, Chad Mathews, and Robert Garrett. Honorary: Michael Marsh and Harley Fuller.Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Monday, June 06, 2016Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John M. (Bill) Darnell, and by a sister, Ethel Mae Hightower.Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Darnell, Cave Spring; three sons, Jackie Darnell, Armuchee, Tommy Darnell, and his wife, Gail, Kingston, and Mike Darnell, and his fiancé, Jaina Carnes, Rome; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren also survive.Graveside and interment services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the graveside in Floyd Memory Gardens. The Rev. Marvin Jackson and the Rev. Mark Wright will officiate.Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble in Floyd Memory Gardens on Monday at 1:45 p.m. and include: Jay Darnell, Donald O’Berry, James Woodall, Tim Babb, Jeff Lingerfelt, and Rick Alexander.The family will receive friends at Henderson and Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m. At other hours, they may be contacted at their respective residences.Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Monday, April 03, 2017Jr.; and a sister, Edith Everett.Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rev. Bart Hildreth officiating. Interment will follow in Cave Spring Cemetery, Sullivan, MO.Visitation wwas held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Friends may send condolences to the Morris family at www.eatonfuneralhome.comMemorials to the Back Pack Program at Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan are appreciated. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.
Monday, March 06, 2017Chris. There will also be a silent auction of themed baskets and treats. Ticket prices are as follows: $8 each or $60 for a reserved table of 8 in advance. Checks may be made payable to the Cave Spring High School Band Boosters.One of the country's foremost woodwind artists, Chris Vadala, is in demand as a jazz/classical performer and educator. He has appeared on more than 100 recordings to date, as well as innumerable jingle sessions, film and TV scores, performing on all the saxophones, flutes and clarinets. A native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he graduated from the Eastman School of Music, earning the honor of the Performer's Certificate in saxophone as well as a B.M. in Music Education, received an M.A. in clarinet from Connecticut College, and pursued postgraduate study in woodwinds at Eastman.Professor Vadala, Director of Jazz Studies and Saxophone Professor, is a UM Distinguished Scholar-Teacher at the University of Maryland. Previous academic appointments include teaching studio woodwinds and conducting jazz ensembles at Connecticut College, Montgomery College, Hampton University, Prince George's Community College and Mount Vernon College, as well as serving as Visiting Professor of Saxophone at the Eastman School of Music, 1995 and 2001.For more information, contact Lisa Conroy at 989.4357 or jazzcafe@cox.net. All ticket sales are final; no refunds.Submitted by Brian Quakenbush...
Monday, January 23, 2017Tuesday at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Rev. Delbert Riddle officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery in Jennings County.Memorials may be made through the funeral home for expenses.Irvin Leo FrenchNORTH VERNONIrvin Leo French, 79, of North Vernon, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility in Columbus.Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Seymour, he was the son of Lawrence Jesse and Martha Elsner French, both of whom preceded him in death. On Feb. 6, 1960, in Immenhausen, Germany, he married Ingrid Assmann, who survives.Mr. French was a 1955 graduate of Seymour High School, a 1964 graduate of Franklin College and earned his master’s degree from Indiana University in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1957-1960. Mr. French was an entrepreneur and former owner of Onsite Energy in New York and Onspot of North America in North Vernon. Mr. French also worked for Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus and was the owner of Cummins Metro Power in Bronx, New York, from 1972-91. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Four Corners and the Knights of Columbus Council 10422 at St. Joseph Church. His hobbies were fishing and playing golf.Surviving with his wife of 56 years are sons, Patrick French of Miller Place, New York, Mike French of Huntington, New York, and Dennis French of Ridge, New York; brother, Larry (Terri) French of North Vernon; sister, Judy (Jerry) Carmer of Seymour; grandchildren, Danielle French and Katie French, both of Northport, New York, Casey French of Baltimore, Maryland, Mike (Michelle) French of Huntington, New York, Ashley (Ryan) Stursberg of East Patchogue, New York and Dennis French and Iris French, both of Ridge, New York; and a great-grandchild, Alexander French of East Patchogu...
Monday, October 17, 2016Kling, Buddy Kling and wife Bonnie, Johnnie Kling, Cindy Sagle and husband Bob, Davey Kling and wife Lori; goddaughter, Karen Hughes and husband Jason; and six spoiled cats. He was a graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Emory and Henry College. He worked as an audio-visual technician at Lee Hartman & Sons and established the Audio-Visual, Security and Transportation Departments for Roanoke City Public Schools, and he implemented the school busing system. He began a career operating movie theatres in 1977 and supervised five. He and Jan bought Davidson Theatres, Inc. in 1984 and operated the Millwald Theatre in Wytheville until 2006. Richard then became an excellent theatre consultant and enjoyed that work. He loved the youth group at our church, organ music and animals, especially cats and dogs. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Lewis Gale Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Pastors David Skole and Cindy Keyser will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Christ Lutheran Church Youth Group Mission Fund, 2011 Brandon Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015; Roanoke Chapter AGO Scholarship Fund, c/o Debra LeBrun, 1706 Grandin Road, Roanoke, VA 24012, or Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Monday, August 22, 2016Over the years, she honed her leadership and fundraising skills and became an invaluable asset to many organizations in the Roanoke Valley. After serving as president of the Cave Spring High School PTA, Jean was elected to the Roanoke County School Board from 1977 to 1981 and served as vice-chairman from 1979 to 1981. She then worked tirelessly for the Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley for many years, also serving a term as president of the board of directors. In 1987, she was honored as Mother of the Year for her character, service and accomplishments by the Merchants Association of Roanoke Valley. In 1988, she served as co-chairman of the Roanoke County Sesquicentennial in which she directed many celebratory events throughout the year, involving more than 25,000 people. Jean also was a member of the board of directors at Virginia Western Community College and the Roanoke Symphony. Another organization for which she served passionately was CHIP (Child Health Investment Program) of Roanoke Valley. She served on CHIP's Board of Directors from 1994 to 2000 and was instrumental in building a successful fund-raising program. She came back to CHIP in 2002 to Chair the Capital Campaign, raising over half a million dollars to renovate the building donated by Carilion. In 2008, a special needs fund was established in Jean's name, The Jean Glontz Child Help Fund. This was made possible by a generous donation from her husband, Gary, to honor her hard work and dedication to CHIP.Jean also volunteered over a span of four decades for United Way of Roanoke Valley. She was a valuable fundraiser, advocate, leader and long-standing board member until the time of her death, serving as the first woman president of the board of directors in 1985. In 1987, she was one of the first to be recognized with the coveted F. Wiley Hubbell Award, the highest honor bestowed to a volunteer at United Way. Jean served on various committees and championed various projects integral to United Way's success. She led the Policy Committee and served as the chair for UWRV's annual Day of Caring. In the community impact area, she was part of program review teams, and chaired the Community Impact Cabinet. Additionally, she was part of the group that introduced outcome measurement to Roanoke agencies, which facilitated United Way's move to program funding and stronger accountability for donor gifts. Jean served on UWRV's CEO Searc...
Monday, June 06, 2016New Bethel Congregational Methodist Church.Survivors include 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Howard, Silver Creek, and Helga Howard, Silver Creek; 4 nieces, Michelle McCord, and her husband, Jason, Cave Spring, Melissa Howard, Silver Creek, Cindy Howard Carnes, and her husband, Shane, Silver Creek, and Rebecca Flinders, and her husband, James, Atlanta; a nephew, Jonathan Howard, and his wife, Joy, Rome; great nieces and nephews also survive.Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11 am in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Dr. Tommy Chapman and the Rev. Daniel Youngblood officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens with the American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard extending military honors.The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Thursday from 5 until 7 pm. At other hours, they may be contacted at the residence of Cindy Carnes, 1400 Wax Road, Silver Creek.Active and honorary pallbearers are requested to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Friday at 10:30 am and are as follows: Active: Tony Nelson, Woody Brandon, Shane Carnes, Ricky Mathews, Chad Mathews, and Robert Garrett. Honorary: Michael Marsh and Harley Fuller.Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
Monday, June 06, 2016Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John M. (Bill) Darnell, and by a sister, Ethel Mae Hightower.Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Darnell, Cave Spring; three sons, Jackie Darnell, Armuchee, Tommy Darnell, and his wife, Gail, Kingston, and Mike Darnell, and his fiancé, Jaina Carnes, Rome; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren also survive.Graveside and interment services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the graveside in Floyd Memory Gardens. The Rev. Marvin Jackson and the Rev. Mark Wright will officiate.Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble in Floyd Memory Gardens on Monday at 1:45 p.m. and include: Jay Darnell, Donald O’Berry, James Woodall, Tim Babb, Jeff Lingerfelt, and Rick Alexander.The family will receive friends at Henderson and Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m. At other hours, they may be contacted at their respective residences.Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
