Charles Michael Beahm

Charles Michael Beahm, 94, of Botetourt County, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. "Pop," as he was affectionately known by his family, was born March 3, 1913, to the late George W. and Alverta Early Beahm. Mr. Beahm was a native of Nokesville, Prince William County, and a life long member of the Church of the Brethren. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Cloverdale Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon and as a Sunday school teacher. He was a graduate of Strayer College in Washington, D.C.
On August 8, 1949, he married Irene Sanderson and moved to Botetourt County where he was a farmer until his retirement. Mr. Beahm was a founding member and Director Emeritus of the Botetourt County Farm Bureau. He was also a retired member of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Troutville. Mr. Beahm and his wife, Irene, were strong supporters of the 4-H programs in Botetourt County. In 1975, the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce honored his family as the Farm Family of the Year.
Mr. Beahm was preceded in death by his siblings, Cora, Early, Ralph and Hazel. He is survived by his wife, Irene Sanderson Beahm; children and spouses, Lillian and Michael Beahm of Botetourt County, Myra Anne and Tom Townes of Pennington, N.J., Sally and John Early Beahm of Draper, and Mary Jane and Tim Dailey of Forest; grandchildren, Matthew Townes and wife, Ansley, Jonathan and Elizabeth Townes, Will and Kelly Beahm, Meg, Ben, Sam and Annie Kate Dailey; sisters, Ella Beahm and Rosa Lee Rankin of Catlett; a brother, Robert Beahm of Nokesville; and a sister-in-law, Frances Sanderson of Roanoke.
Charles Beahm will be remembered forever as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Throughout his long life he had a remarkable memory and a gift for storytelling that he shared enthusiastically with his family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2007, at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren with Glenn McCrickard officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Oakey's East Chapel.
For those who wish to make contributions, please consider Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 85, Cloverdale, VA 24077; and/or the Botetourt County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, 4450 Roanoke Rd., Daleville, VA 24083.

Alma Rose Heilig Safrit 1917-2011

Alma Rose Heilig Safrit, of Irish Potato Rd., Concord, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at CMC-Northeast. Mrs. Safrit was born on May 10, 1917 in Stanly County, daughter of the late Joseph Heilig and Laura Ury Heilig. She worked in retail sales until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil L. Safrit. She is survived by two sons, Walter "Chub" Safrit and wife Donna and Robert Safrit both of Concord, three daughters, Marilyn Lewin and husband Bob of Va., Judith Helms of Cornelius, and Christy Doherty and husband Tom of Va., 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grand-children. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Kay Overcash. The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Parish Hall. A private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Visit Mrs. Safrit's Book of Memories at gordon funeralhome.com. NC 66312

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Michael Wayne Collier 1949-2009

Michael Wayne Collier, 60, of Spotsylvania County died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Collier was a native of Spotsylvania and a graduate of Spotsylvania High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an Honor Guard member. Mr. Collier retired from the FBI Academy in Quantico as an Electrician. He was a member of Round Oak Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Mary Lou Collier; one daughter, Jennifer Rowley and her husband, Jeffrey of Spotsylvania; one son, Kenneth Wayne Collier and his wife, Brennan of Goochland; three granddaughters, Lauren Rowley, Allison Rowley and Aydan Collier Drake; nine brothers; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel with the Rev. Randolph M. Newsome officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 7 p.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Round Oak Baptist Church, P.O. Box 129, Corbin, VA 22446.

Marsha Rae Graves Cantwell 1967 - 4/9/10

Marsha Rae Graves Cantwell

Marsha Rae Graves Cantwell, 43, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010.

She was the daughter of the late James M. Graves I of Michigan.

She leaves behind her parents, Donnie and Barbara Crickenberger of Gordonsville; grandmother, Martha Crickenberger of Charlottesville; a sister, Sheila Williams of Charlottesville; brothers, Jamie Graves of Palmyra and Jason Crickenberger of Gordonsville; five nephews and two nieces; stepsons, Andrew and Matthew Cantwell of Wisconsin and her pride and joy, her pomeranian, Frankie.   She will be missed by many but she has joined brothers and sisters in Christ who have gone on before. 

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Charlottesville First Assembly, 1010 E. Rio Road. The Reverend Art Snoots will officiate.

The family requests donations be made to Charlottesville First Assembly to the Marsha Graves Memorial Scholarship Fund benefitting Teen Challenge.

Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.