Jane Elizabeth Tuck Dodge

Raleigh, NC - Jane Elizabeth Tuck Dodge, 62, of Raleigh and Hampstead, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December l3, 2006.  Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, Michael R. Dodge and her loving sons; Jonathan and Will Dodge; her mother, Ruby B. Tuck; her sisters Jean Tuck Brown and Mary Ruth Tuck and her brother, Bill Tuck.  She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur H. Tuck, Sr. a great man and master educator. Jane held an MAED in counseling from East Carolina University and was a graduate of Camp Lejune High School.  She was employed by Wake County Schools as a career development coordinator at Athens High School, Raleigh, N.C. and formerly at Lakeside High School in Wilmington, N.C., where she touched the lives of many young students.  She took great pride in the annual career fair, which partnered with many local businesses to help students decide on a career path.  Jane was an artist, poet, and loved growning beautiful flowers.  She was so proud of her family's heritage.  She was a true animal lover and leaves behind Nicki, Rusty, Azure and Sampson, her special family cats.Funeral services were held on Saturday, December l6, 2006 at 11:00 am at  Mitchell Funeral Home, 600 St. Mary's St., Raleigh, N.C., with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m.  Graveside services followed at 3:00 p.m. at the Virgilina Cemetery in Virginia.Memorials may be made to: the American Heart Association, Inc. 3131-100 RDU Center Drive - Morrisville, NC 27560, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association at www.komen.org or to the First Presbyterian Church Friendship Fund - 120 W. Hargett Street - Raleigh, NC 27601. Arrangements with Mitchell Funeral Home - St. Mary's Street. 

 Mrs. Edna Blanks Elliott

Mrs. Edna Blanks Elliott, 86, widow of Carroll Edward Elliott, Sr. died Thursday, December 14, 2006 in Halifax Regional Hospital. A native of Buffalo Springs, she was a graduate of Clarksville High School with the Class of 1937 and was a member of First Baptist Church and owner/operator of Town and Country Beauty Salon in South Boston for many years.She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Candice Elliott of Buffalo Junction; sister, Lela B. Walker of Clarksville; granddaughters, Joanna Elliott and Callie Elliott; and great granddaughter, Haley Small.  Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice.Graveside funeral services were held Sunday at Gravel Hill Cemetery with Dr. Tim Cannon officiating.

 Mrs. Verlie Mae Walker Carter

Mrs. Verlie Mae Walker Carter, 94, widow of John Thomas Carter, died Friday, December 15, 2006 in Halifax Regional Hospital. Native to Halifax County, NC, Mrs. Carter worked at Gill’s Grill for many years.She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Thomas Bowen of Virgilina; daughter, Judy Treadway of Rocky Mount; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Jackie Carter of Limington, Maine and Vernon and Elizabeth Walker of Wilson, NC; sisters, Rachel Owen of Victoria, Naomi Beard of Roanoke Rapids and Lurleen Wilson of Lillington, NC; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.Graveside services will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at Union Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Bill LaWall officiating.

 Mrs. Celeste Jackson Holt 

Mrs. Celeste Jackson Holt, 74, of 609 Easley Street, South Boston died Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Prince George Hospital, Cheverly, MD.  She was born in Halifax County on July 4, 1928, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Jackson and Mrs. Lillian Jackson.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, South Boston.She is survived by one daughter, Ms. Avis Jackson of Washington, DC; three sons, Mr. Frank Williams, Mr. Richard Holt and Mr. Robert Holt, all of Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Overby of Landover, MD and Mrs. Anne Shorter of Monticlair; one brother, Mr. Thomas Jackson of Baltimore, MD; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Lillian Jackson.Funeral services will be held today at 12:00 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Willie N. Yancey officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

 Mr. William Archer Walton

Mr. William Archer Walton, Sr., 79, of 2169 Sandy Beach Road, South Boston died the Woodview Wednesday, December 13, 2006.  He was born in Halifax County on April 12, 1927, son of the late Mr. Joseph Calvin Walton and Mrs. Bettie Bell Long and was first married to Mrs. Annie Stovall Curtis and later married the late Mrs. Mary Owen Walton.He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gail W. Chandler of Omega, Mrs. Glenda M. Wilson of Alton, Ms. Deborah Williams of Mobile, AL; one son, Mr. William A. Walton, Jr. of Dumfries; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Mae Medley of South Boston and Mrs. Dorothy Featherston of Alton; one brother, Mr. Charlie Walton of South Boston; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Mr. Charles Chandler and Mr. Herman Williams, other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held today at 3:00 p.m. at Crawford House Chapel with Rev. Bruce Featherston officiating.  Burial will follow in Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Mr. Garland Monroe “Roe” Cumbie

Mr. Garland Monroe “Roe” Cumbie of South Boston died Friday, December 15, 2006 at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 21, 1931 in Halifax County and was 75 at the time of his death. He was the son of Willie Cumbie and Bessie Duffy Cumbie and was married to the late Mildred Terry Cumbie. He was a member of the Mt. Laurel United Methodist Church and was an Army veteran.Mr. Cumbie is survived by one daughter, Judith Hodge of Turbeville, two grandsons, James and Dave Hodge of Turbeville and one great grandson, Damian James Hodge of Cluster Springs, a special friend, Doris Conner of Nathalie, a sister, Doris Womack of Scottsburg and one brother, Don Cumbie of Halifax. A graveside service for Mr.Cumbie will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Oak Level Presbyterian Church cemetery with the Rev. Jack Stewart conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the home ,8098 James D. Hagood Highway, Scottsburg.

 Mrs. Lucille R. Hobstetter

Mrs. Lucille R. Hobstetter of South Boston died Friday, December 15, 2006 at The Woodview Nursing Home. Born March 17, 1907 in Halifax County, she was 99 at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Louis Edward Russell and Sally Luvinia Lewis and was married to the late Bill Hobstetter. She was a member of the McCanless Memorial United Methodist Church.Mrs. Hosbtetter is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Peggy Riley, Mae Carter, Iola Arnold and Elizabeth Conner and two brothers, Henry Russell and Red Russell.A funeral service for Mrs. Hobstetter will be conducted on Monday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phil Showers officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Level Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home. For memorials, please consider a charity of one’s choice.