Mrs. Laura Harris Randall

Mrs. Laura Harris Randall, 95, of 7011 L.P. Bailey Highway, Halifax, formerly of Chesterfield, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at her home.  She was born in Halifax County on September 28, 1911, daughter of the late Mr. James Lee Harris and Mrs. Emma Bell Coleman Harris.  She was married to the late Mr. James L. Randall and was a member of First Baptist Church, Chester.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Eliza H. Farrar of Nathalie; six grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris of Alexandria; devoted niece, Mrs. Emma Wilkerson of Halifax; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by one son, Mr. James Ellis Harris and three brothers, Mr. Wilson Harris, Mr. James Harris and Mr. Carl Harris.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Chester with Rev. Dr. Wilson Shannon officiating.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

 Rev. Donald Ray Davidson,

Rev. Donald Ray Davidson, 70, of 4124 East Hyco Road, South Boston died Monday, December 4, 2006 at Halifax Regional Hospital.  He was born November 6, 1936 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Percy L. Davidson and Olive Thorpe Davidson and was married to Rev. Ruth Ann Davidson.  He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a retired pastor who served several United Methodist Churches on the Lynchburg and Farmville Districts for 34 years and he pastored at Union Christian Church in Virgilina until his recent illness.  He was also a member of Hyco Ruritan Club where he served as Chaplain.  He formerly served as chaplain for the South Boston Police Department and the Culpeper Police Department.  He was a volunteer counselor for the Mental Health Association of Halifax County, where he founded a program of pastoral care for pastors within Halifax County in conjunction with this association.  He was a member of the Halifax County Social Services Board for 11 years, serving as Chairman from 1997 until 2003.  He was a member of the Halifax County Ministerial Association and was involved with prison ministries and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Christopher Ray Davidson of Danville; one daughter, Melanie Ann Watts and husband Dusty of Lake Wales, FL; one sister, Carolyn Jones and husband Ross of Sunbury, OH; one brother, Dennis Davidson of Powell, OH; grandchildren Christopher Ray Davidson, Jr., Justin Ray Davidson, Wylie Watts and Derreck Aylor, nieces and nephews Jill Dempsey, Julie Andy, Kevin Otten and Jeffery Otten.  He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Mark Davidson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. James Tongue, D.S. and Rev. Raymond McGarr officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4129 East Hyco Road, South Boston, VA 24592 or Union Christian Church, P.O. Box 148, Virgilina, VA 24592.

NOTE OF THANKS

The family of Laura Ferrell Chandler would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement.  May God forever bless you and keep you in His care.

NOTE OF THANKS

The family of Florence Torian Green would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement.  May God forever bless you and keep you in His care.

NOTE OF THANKS

The family of William Allen Staten would like to thank each and everyone for all expressions of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement.  May God forever bless you and keep you in His care.