Marshall Eugene Nicholson 8/30/92 - 9/15/13

Marshall Eugene Nicholson, 21, of Gordonsville, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Born on August 30, 1992, in Charlottesville, he was a son of Cary Marshall Nicholson and Carolyn Nuckols Nicholson of Gordonsville. Marshall attended Open Door Christian School and Louisa County High School where he graduated in 2010. After high school he graduated from Advanced Technology Institute for automotive mechanics in Virginia Beach, and was currently employed by Jim Price in Charlottesville. He worked at Shenandoah Crossings Resort while in high school and was part of the Crossroads Community Church family. Marshall loved working on his car and hanging out with friends. He and his brother enjoyed racing at Summerduck Speedway and had recently attended the Richmond NASCAR Race together. In addition to his parents he is survived by one sister, Courtney Williamson Adams and her husband, Roby, of Lynchburg; one brother, Jesse Nicholson of Gordonsville; paternal grandmother, Nancy B. Ryder of Troy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with interment to follow in Rhoadesville Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Edgar Greene will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the funeral home.

Roy Shonnon Collier - 12/12/13

Roy Shannon Collier, 51, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 12, 2013.)
He was a member of the Andover church he carried those Christian values throughout his life. He coached little league and umpired junior league sports. He was a loving father, brother, husband, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Jackie Collier, and his sister Mary Kate Collier.
He is survived by his wife Debra Collier, Son Michael-Shannon Collier, daughter- in- law Amelia Collier, his Aunt ;Willie Mae Turner, two brothers; Rusty Collier, and John Collier, Nephews Tommy Ray( wife) Christa Collier, Jerry (wife) Misty Collier, Great Nephew Jordan Collier, several other close relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be conducted on Friday (Dec. 20, 2013) at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. with the Pastor Phillip Bates officiating.
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Holding Funeral Home at 1:30 to go in procession to Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.
Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers

Bobby Glen "The King" Raynor 5/19/44 -11/28/13

Bobby Glen “The King” Raynor, 69, of 3260 Virginia Lane, Danville, VA died suddenly on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Raynor was born in the Vernon Hill community of Pittsylvania County on May 19, 1944, a son of the late Clarence P. Raynor and the late Rosa Hardy Raynor. He spent all of his life in the Pittsylvania County and Danville areas where he founded Town and Country Motors in 1968 and operated the business for forty two years until his retirement. He was a long time member and also a board member of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association where he was the District 5 President in 1998. He was also a former member of the Tuscarora Country Club, the Morning Lion’s Club and the German Club. He was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church but was currently attending St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. On March 13, 1998 Mr. Raynor married Rita Cook-Raynor who survives of the residence. In addition to his wife, Mr. Raynor is survived by one son, Stephen Lee Cook, Jr. and wife Christy of Danville, VA; one sister, Ruth R. Millner (Bea) of Vernon Hill, VA; two brothers, Donald Raynor (Sandie) of Vernon Hill, VA and Dewey Raynor (Lucille) of South Boston, VA; one sister in law, Shirley Raynor; and one brother in law, Bobby Dawson. He is also survived by one special grandson, Jack Lee Cook, to which he was known as “Bibi”; a special niece, Kim R. Shelton (Steve); a special nephew Randy Raynor (Angela); and nieces and nephews, Danny Raynor, Steve Raynor, Debby Carter, Beverly Sparks, Tony Millner, and Donna Lynn Brumfield. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Lewis P. Raynor and Charlie P. Raynor; and one sister, Lena Mae Dawson. Funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with the Reverend Tilden Bridges, the Rev. Dr. Paul Phillips and the Reverend Carl Burger officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church and at other times the family will be at the residence, 3260 Virginia Lane, Danville VA 24540. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made to the Stephen Lee Cook, Jr. Agape Fund c/o St Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3090 North Main Street Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Raynor family.

Gladys Ford Beahm 4/11/28 - 1/30/14

Gladys Ford Beahm, 85, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at her residence. Born on April 11, 1928, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Ford and Mozelia Embrey Ford and wife of the late John Henry Beahm. Mrs. Beahm retired from Jefferson National Bank in Madison after 43 years and serving as a manager and she attended Beth Car Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Troy Talbot Beahm and wife, Kim, of Orange; brother, Charles Embrey Ford and wife, Martha, of Aroda; and granddaughter, Amanda Beahm Rosenblatt and husband, Jessie of Charlottesville. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday, February 3, 2014, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, conducted by Pastor Josh Shifflett with interment in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the funeral home. Troy and Kim wish to express their sincerest thanks and appreciation for Gladys caregivers, who became like extended family over the past several years, Bonnie, Jessica, Barbara, Diane, Wanda, Crystal, Laura, and Amber. We appreciated your dedication, wisdom, compassion, grace and most of all, the love you showed her.

Dr. Elisabeth Kirstin Beahm - 3/07/13

Dr. Elisabeth Kirstin Beahm March 7, 2013, Houston, Texas, after a long illness. Dr. Beahm was Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas, M D Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Beahm made important contributions in breast and nasal reconstructive surgery and was a recognized world leader in her specialty. For the past 18 years, she tirelessly donated her skills and services for the benefit of crippled children in Puerto Rico. Admired and respected by colleagues, she was a beloved teacher and mentor to numerous medical students, residents in training, and fellows in reconstructive microsurgery. The consummate academic role model who "danced it backwards and in heels..." She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert L. Walton, of Chicago, Illinois, and by her father, Mr. William J. Beahm, of Sacramento, California.