Alva M. T. Brann
REEDVILLE—Alva Morris Taylor Brann, 86, of Reedville died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. 

Mrs. Brann was a longtime member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville, the Order of the Eastern Star in Reedville, and the DAV Auxiliary of Arlington. She  volunteered her time  with numerous organizations within Bethany church, was a docent at the Reedville Fisherman’s Museum, and served on the Interfaith Service Council. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent L. Brann.

She is survived by her daughter, Veda Brann Watts and husband Jerome of Washington, D.C., and Reedville; a sister, Betty Wrenn Day of Mathews; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Beatley of Reedville, Juanita and husband Harry Lohmeyer of Maryland; a brother-in-law, Vernon and wife Betsy Brann of Reedville; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Sunday, March 7, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 77, Reedville, VA 22539.

Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Heathsville handled the arrangements.

Marvin F. Burgess
FARNHAM—Marvin Franklin Burgess, 77, of Farnham died March 1, 2010.

 Mr. Burgess was a graduate of the University of Richmond in 1953 and of Duke University in 1963. He retired as a captain in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves and from NASA in 1984. During his retirement he pursued his interest in genealogy and wrote two books. 

 He was predeceased by a sister, Henrietta Childrey.

 He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beatrice I. Burgess; a daughter, Linda I. Burgess of Yorktown; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael M. Burgess and Elizabeth Burgess of Georgia; a sister, Mary E. Burgess of Yorktown; and two grandchildren, Matthew T. Burgess and Taylor N. Burgess.

A funeral service was held March 5 at Oakland United Methodist Church in Farnham. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Farnham.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oakland Cemetery Fund, c/o Nancy Jones, 2176 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham, VA 22460.

Jones-Ash Funeral Home in Rainswood handled the arrangements.

William R. Creekmur

William Ruffin Creekmur, “Ruffin,” beloved son and grandson, and a joy to all who knew him, died February 22, 2010, as a result of injuries he sustained in a single-car accident at about 10:38 a.m. on Warner Road in Middlesex County while on his way to classes at Rappahannock Community College in Glenns.

Ruffin graduated from Middlesex High School in 2009 where he played basketball. He loved surfing, snowboarding, playing the guitar, boating, paintball and being with his many family members and friends. He traveled to many places including Hawaii, Spain, Canada and Arizona.

Ruffin was born December 24, 1990, at Rappahannock General Hospital in Kilmarnock and lived his early life in the Northern Neck and Arizona.

He is survived by his father, William R. Creekmur Jr. and his wife, Heidi, and little sister, Makena, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and by his mother, Carolyn Copland Haupt and her husband, George “Henry” Haupt, of Urbanna; and by his stepbrothers, George Henry Haupt III, his wife, Carol, and Benjamin G. Haupt and his wife, Tracy.

Ruffin is also survived by his grandmothers, Susan G. Moenssens of White Stone, and Ridgely K. Copland of Charles City, and by his grandfather, William R. Creekmur and his wife, Bunny, of Richmond; and by his uncles and aunts, Nelms Creekmur of Atlanta, Ga., and his wife, Renata, Mark A. Moenssens and his wife, Michele, of N. Huntingdon, Pa., J. Fred Baughan and his wife, Linda, and their son, “JB,” of Lancaster, and daughter, Krista Baughan Robb and her husband, Jason, of Mechanicsville, Allan L. Baughan of Mechanicsville, Suzanne Moenssens Etherington and her husband, Sandford (Sandy) Garland Etherington III of Richmond, Michele Moenssens Kelsay of Fairmount, Ind., Jackie Moenssens Ramsey and her husband, Maxwell (Max) Ramsey, of Brookfield, Wis., and Monique Moenssens-Kantemir of Kilmarnock, MaryPat Copland Davis, her husband, Curtis, of Charles City, Garnett Copland of Charles City, George F. (Jeff) Copland III of Richmond, plus many cousins including Harrison Ruffin and many friends, including his girlfriend, Rachael Lee.

Ruffin was laid to rest in the cemetery of Westover Church Parish, overlooking the James River in Charles City County on February 25 after services at the Parish. Over 500 came to the gathering of family and friends at North Bend Plantation in Charles City, the Copland home. He will be missed and never forgotten by his family and friends. As one friend said, “When Ruffin entered the room, everyone became a little happier.”

A scholarship fund will be set up in Ruffin’s memory at Middlesex High School by the family. The family wishes to give special thanks to the Rappahannock Community College student who arrived at the scene and stayed by Ruffin’s side until the Rescue Squad arrived.

Elise F. Ferrall
SEASIDE, CALIF.—Elise Faye Ferrall, Moon Wolf, extremely loved and loving, devoted mother of Whitney and Kaitlin, passed away early morning, Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the all-too-young age of 55 in her home in Seaside, California.

Faye was a tender, warm, and generous person who always helped others in any and all ways she could. She worked tirelessly to provide better lives for animals, and helped and saved many.

This sudden, devastating loss will reverberate through the lives of those she touched with an indescribable emptiness. The universe has just lost its brightest Star.

She is adored and cherished, and will be forever, deeply missed. With deepest sorrow and regret, we say goodbye to our lovely, vibrant, amazing little Mom. We are truly honored to be your daughters.

Miriam E. P. Forrester
LOTTSBURG—Miriam Elizabeth Pippen “Mimi” Forrester, 96, of Lottsburg, died March 8, 2010, in her home.

Mrs. Forrester was the widow of Randolph Payton Forrester. She was the daughter of Thomas E. Pippen and Amy Irene Pippen, the sister of the late Daisy L. Bryant and brother, Carroll T. Pippen.

 She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Callao.

 She lived in Marcus Hook, Pa., for 25 years, returning to Bundick in 1941. She worked for the Department of Agriculture for 29 years, in Heathsville, retiring in 1973.

 She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends and neighbors, also, a loving caregiver, Debbie Campbell.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 12, at Jones-Ash Funeral Home in Rainswood. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 13, in the Jones-Ash Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, P.O. Box 641, Callao, VA 22435 and Riverside Hospice, 659 Hospital Road, Medical Arts Building, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com.

Benjamin P. Jones
REEDVILLE—Benjamin Paul Jones, 83, of Reedville died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, after a battle with leukemia.

After completing his education in 1945, he was called to serve his nation in Germany during World War II. In 1950, he was recalled to active duty to serve with the U.S. Army Infantry on the front lines during the Korean War. His squad’s machine gunner, he fought in several decisive battles in Korea, including the Battle of Inchon, the Battle of Pork Chop Hill, and the Battle of Yongju. He later participated in U.N. operations to secure the original border at the 38th Parallel.

He was a member of the Heathsville United Methodist Church where he served in numerous positions on administrative and fund-raising committees.

Mr. Jones was an outstanding athlete and was captain of his baseball and basketball teams. He loved watching all of the games. He also served as president of his class’s student body. He also was an avid fisherman and loved working and spending time in his yard.

Mr. Jones had an endearing sense of humor and he will always be remembered for his gentle spirit, his humility, and his strong regard for responsibility and duty.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew Paul Winfree.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor H. Jones; two daughters, Jane J. Williams and Donna J. Winfree; two sons-in-law, Col. John G. Williams and Thomas W. Winfree; a son, B. Paul Jones Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Peggy D. Jones; three grandchildren, Ben Jones, Tom Winfree and April Lynn Brinner; two great-grandchildren, Allison Brenner and Autumn Brenner; and a faithful friend, Elvis H. Rich.

His devoted family received friends at Heathsville United Methodist Church, (HUMC) March 7.

Memorials may be sent to HUMC, P.O. Box 86, Heathsville, VA 22473, or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Marguerite H. Overholt
KILMARNOCK—Marguerite Harkness “Peg” Overholt, 94, of Kilmarnock died March, 8, 2010. 

Mrs. Overholt was an active volunteer her entire life. Recent recipients of her time and talents included the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock, Northumberland Interfaith Service Council and the Wicomico Church Thrift Shop. She visited residents at local nursing homes. She was an active member of the Rappahannock Art League and displayed a silver belt she had made in their recent art show. She earned a bachelor’s in biology from Elmira College and a master’s from the University of Cincinnati. 

She married John L. Overholt in 1939. He died in 1997. His assignments associated with the Navy allowed them to live in many places including France, the Philippines and Hawaii, and they traveled worldwide before retiring to the banks of Dividing Creek near Kilmarnock. Her many trips took her to Russia, China, Iceland, Alaska and the Panama Canal. Her last overseas trip was to Mali at age 89.

She is survived by three children, John H. Overholt and Regina J. Overholt of Arlington, Georgia O. Minnich of Morehead City, N.C.; three grandsons, Warren S. Overholt of Arlington, Christopher O. Minnich of Boone, N.C., and John A. Minnich of Whitefish, Mont.; and a brother, Edward Harkness of Ophelia.

A memorial service will be held at Wicomico Episcopal Church in Wicomico Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lancaster-Northumberland Interfaith  Service Council,  P.O. Box 868, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Carol P. Treakle
WHITE STONE—Carol Pratt Treakle, 73, of White Stone died Thursday, March 4, 2010. She was a member of White Stone United Methodist church and a retired nurse.

She graduated from Bridgewater High School in Bridgewater, Mass., and Sheppard-Gill School of Nursing in Boston. She was employed by Massachusetts General Hospital and The Boston Lying-In Hospital and also engaged in private nursing duty assignments in Boston. Later in life, she returned to nursing and was employed as Charge Nurse in several nursing homes in the Haverhill, Mass., area. She retired from nursing in 1994 and moved to Virginia.

Surviving are her husband, Paul W. Treakle; three daughters, Kathleen Demers and husband Normand of Auburn, Maine, Sandra Mendoza and husband Rene of Midlothian, Carolyn Resendiz of Richmond; two sons, Bryan Treakle and wife Iris of White Stone, Harry Treakle and wife Heather of Plaistow, N.H.; nine grandchildren, Jeanelle, Andre and Sylvie Demers, Olivia and Paul Mendoza, Austin Resendiz, David, Daniel and Ryan Treakle. a sister, Dorothy Moore and husband Frank of Grabill, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Chris and Leila Pratt. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Pratt Jr. and James Pratt.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock with the Rev. L. Bryan McClain officiating.

Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Rappahannock General Hospital Foundation, P. O. Box 1449, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

Mary F. Vanlandingham-Gough
REEDVILLE—Mary Frances Vanlandingham-Gough, 81, of Reedville died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Salisbury Nursing Home in Salisbury, Md. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jenifer V. Nock and James Nock Jr. of Salisbury; two grandsons, Lee Woody and Richard Nock; three great-grandchildren, Amber Benson, Skyler Lewis and Jordan Woody.

Funeral services were held in the funeral home chapel March 6. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery in Reedville.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northumberland County Humane Society, P.O. Box 310, Heathsville, VA 22473.

Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Sherry J. Vine
OPHELIA—Sherry Jane Vine, 63, of Ophelia died at home March 4, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a member of Fairfields United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Vine was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Jane Anderson of Englewood, Fla.  She graduated from Severna Park High School in Maryland and the Institute of Modern Languages in Washington, D.C., after which she served as a translator at the National Security Agency in Ft. Meade, Md.  After many years as a full-time mother, she returned to work outside the home as a special education aide for Oak Grove School District in San Jose, Calif., and as a bookkeeper and office manager for small businesses in California and Virginia, retiring in 2008.

She is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, Gary L. Vine; two daughters, Kristen and Karen Vine of northern Virginia; and two sisters, Gail Hollenbeck and Debra Anderson of Florida.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14, at Fairfields United Methodist Church in Burgess.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Officers’ Christian Fellowship, 3784 South Inca, Englewood, CO 80110-3405; ocfusa.org/donate/ocf-donate.php or American Hospice Foundation,  2120 L Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037; americanhospice.com/virginia.

Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com.