Garnet Jean Lansaw, age 70, of The Woodlands Nursing Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at The Woodlands.

Born January 27, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Ella Burns Steele.

She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith.

She is survived by two sons, Denny Martin and wife, Nora of White Sulphur Springs, WV and Chris Lansaw of Virginia; a sister, Arbutus Farmer of AltaVista; a brother, Carl Steele and wife, Wanda of Canton, OH; three grandchildren, Denny Martin, Jr., Daniel Ray Martin, and Heather Renea Martin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time.

The Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is handling arrangements.

Clara Elizabeth Persinger Kellison Curry, age 76, of 1010 Dunbrack Road, Covington, Virginia, died Monday, August 29, 2010 at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born March 7, 1934 in Alleghany County, Virginia, to the late Stanley and Elizabeth Bailey Persinger.

She worked twenty years for Leggett's of Covington and for ten years at H & R Block.

She was a member of Iron Gate Community Church and a former member of Callaghan Church of God of Prophecy, where she was active from 1950 to 1998 as a Sunday school teacher and in Women's Ministries.

She loved softball, was an avid Braves fan, and enjoyed canning vegetables and cooking. She was a full-time mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who loved her family first and always put the needs of others above her own.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, John L. Kellison in November of 1993 and Henry Elmer "Hank" Curry, Sr. in January of 2010; a sister, Jane Bartley; and a brother, James Persinger.

She is survived by two daughters, Reverend Edith Marie Snedegar and husband, Ray of Covington, and Wanda Irene Morales and husband, Juan of Bristol, RI; two sons, John Kellison, Jr. of Covington, and Clarence Kellison and wife, D'ona of Covington; three sisters, Martha Carter and husband Benny of Covington, Dorothy Rowsey and husband, Leslie of Nathalie, and Nancy Hubbard and husband, Benny of Potts Creek; seven grandchildren, Mary Morales of Bristol, CT, Ray Snedegar II and wife, Tiffany of Covington, Melissa Crosier, Jessica Ramsey and husband, Steve of Clifton Forge, Jonathan Snedegar of Covington, Mackenzie Kellison of Blacksburg, and Elizabeth Kellison of Roanoke; seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Donald Brown and Reverend Bill Gilliland officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Pallbearers will be Ray Snedegar II, Jonathan Snedegar, Mackenzie Kellison, Charles Kellison III, James Kellison, and Glenn Davis.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Edith and Ray Snedegar, 1010 Dunbrack Road, Covington, VA. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Iron Gate Community Church, c/o Tiffany Snedegar, 2714 Jackson River Road, Covington, VA 24426.

Arrangements are being handled by the Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia.

Kelly Warren Prewitt, 41 of Salem, formerly of Covington, Virginia, died Thursday, August 26, 2010.

He was born September 9, 1968 in Covington, a son of Nancy Linsky Lamb of Savannah, GA.

Kelly was a member of the 1986 graduating glass of Alleghany High School where he was a Drum Major in the band. He was formerly employed as a Tool Tech at ITT in Roanoke. Kelly had a love of the culinary arts.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Jack Lamb.

In addition to his mother, Kelly is survived by his soulmate, Dawn Grimm Tingler of Covington; her sons, Jason L. Tingler and PFC Christopher Guy Mayberry, USMC; one sister, Kim Prewitt of Roanoke, and one brother, Kevin Prewitt of Covington; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

Following the service, the family will receive friends.

The Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.

Alene Hinty Smith, 89, of Natural Bridge, Virginia, died Sunday, August 29, 2010.

Born March 29, 1921 in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late William Howard Hinty and Goldie Ray Moore Hinty.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold Smith and two brothers, Sam and Robert Hinty.

Surviving are two children, William Ray Smith of Natural Bridge and Joyce Smith McFaddin and husband, Buddy, of Fancy Hill; two sisters, Mae Hinty and Ruby McDaniel, both of Natural Bridge; one nephew and many nieces.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Broadcreek Cemetery, Natural Bridge, with Rev. Roy Swisher and Rev. Gary Short officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Broad Creek Church or Cemetery Fund.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

Ann Carolyn Johnson, 69, of Lexington, Virginia, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

She was born February 13, 1941, in Lexington, a daughter of James Henry Johnson and Virginia Estelle Agnor Johnson.

She graduated from Lexington High School in 1959 and from Madison College, now James Madison University, in 1963.

She taught at the elementary level in the Rockbridge County school system and was a music teacher as well.

She was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, performed with the bell choir and was a member of the Tina Ravenhorst Morning Circle for many years.

She enjoyed walking, crocheting, watching classic comedy shows and spending time with her many friends, family members and her two cats. Ann faced many difficulties during her life, but she always had a cheerful heart and remained steadfast in her faith in God. Those who knew and loved her will miss her humor, her beautiful smile and her generous spirit.

She is survived by her daughter, Joann Radford Ware of Lexington; a sister, Wanda Lee Johnson Leadbetter and husband, Raymond Coleman "Skip" Leadbetter of Lexington; a brother, James Henry "Buddy" Johnson Jr. and wife, Eugenia Robinson of Lexington; her great uncle, Charles Lewis Agnor of Washington, D.C.; her nieces and nephews, Sarah Leadbetter, Raymond Coleman "Bo" Leadbetter Jr., Virginia Leadbetter Bolte and Jeremy Leadbetter; and her great nieces and great nephews, Cole Banfield, Henry Bolte, Nora Bolte, Charlie Bolte, Annie Bolte, Brinsley Leadbetter and Miah Kate Leadbetter.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated. There will be no visitation at the home or at the funeral home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Rev. Norman Tippens and Rev. James Grimmer officiating, with a reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Cats Unlimited, P.O. Box 484, Lexington, VA 24450; the Rockbridge SPCA, P.O. Box 528, Lexington, VA 24450; or to Trinity United Methodist Church in Lexington.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

Earnest Vont Chaplin, 87, of Lexington, Virginia, died Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Born October 21, 1922 in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Guy Worthy Chaplin and Annie Conner Chaplin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Irvine Chaplin; brothers and sisters, Frank Chaplin, Effie Johnson, Edward Chaplin, Lula Campbell, Alice Irvine and Baxter Chaplin; a son, Timothy Chaplin; and a grandchild, Brian Berry.

Mr. Chaplin was a member of Poplar Hill Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 126 and VFW Post 1499.

Surviving are a brother, Bennie Chaplin; three children, Starlene Clark and husband, Houston, Larry Chaplin and wife, Robin, and Clinton Chaplin and wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Danette Martin, Casey Goodbar, David Chaplin, Becky Wade, Brandi Malone, Summer Chaplin, P. J. Chaplin, Tonya Shipman, Jessie Thompson; great grandchildren, Jodi, Travis Martin, Brianna, Jessica, Grace Goodbar, Robbie Chaplin, Josh, Ryan Vanderer, Dillion Wade, Jared Bryant, Kennedy Malone, Haley Chaplin, Cheyenne, Christian Shipman, and Liberty Thompson.

There will be no viewing at the funeral home and all services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

Robert Sidney Riley, 56, of Lexington, Virginia, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born December 25, 1953 in Rockbridge, he was the son of the late Charles Gardener Riley and Delilah Floyd Riley.

Surviving are one son, Christopher Riley; one daughter, Sandra R. White; three sisters, Elizabeth Miller; Lucille Anderson; Cynthia Deacon; two brothers, Frankie Riley; Jackie Riley; four grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

Irma Hostetter Emore, 63, of Lexington, Virginia, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at her home.

Born August 30, 1946, in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Owen Hostetter and Leona Hostetter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Emore.

Irma was a member of the New Grace Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving are one daughter, Lynn Staton and husband, Clifford of Lexington; one son, Tony Emore; one sister, Mary Anne Magann of NC; two grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the home of Lynn Staton at any time.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Hilda Swink Coleman, 71, of Buena Vista, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Buena Vista.

She was born August 2, 1939 in the Riverside community of Rockbridge County, the daughter of the late John Brooke Swink and Hilda Lewis Swink.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Lewis Swink and Dan William Swink.

She was a member of the Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she served as secretary and treasurer for nearly 30 years until suffering a stroke in 1997.

She is survived by her devoted husband and caregiver, Harry L. Coleman; two sons, Anthony Coleman; Chris Coleman and wife Melissa, and two grandchildren, all of Buena Vista; two half-brothers, John Swink and Charles Swink, both of Lexington; half sister, Susan Moore of Fairfield; aunt, Jane Lewis Janicito of Chatsworth, CA; sisters-in-law, Raydot Swink of Lexington and Sharon Heffner of Vesuvius; numerous nieces, nephews and friends that she cherished.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Tom Cochran and Rev. W. A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Family Cemetery in Montebello. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 668, Buena Vista, VA 24416.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista.

Vincent Aster Ramsey, 93, died naturally and peacefully, Friday, August 27, 2010, at Kendal Nursing Home in Lexington, VA.

Born April 8, 1917, in the Snow Creek Community of Franklin County, he was the son of Will Lee Ramsey and Belva Turner Ramsey.

He lived for 67 years in Hampton, Virginia, where he was an active member of the Colonial Place Church of Christ.

He retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in 1980 after 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Roxie Denzel Ramsey, and two brothers, Artis Ramsey of Collinsville, Virginia, and Quinton Ramsey of Martinsville, Virginia.

He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Stolarz, and her husband, Bob, of Fairfield, Virginia, and Gale Burns of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He will be greatly missed by his four grandchildren, Michelle Field and husband, Richard, Michael Stolarz and wife, Mary Curtis, Stephanie Johnson and husband, Michael, and Corinne Makdisi and husband, Joe; also five great-grandchildren, Justin, Hannah and Caitlyn Field and Mead and Turner Stolarz.

A graveside gathering of family and friends will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia, 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010. The family wishes to express appreciation to the Kendal Nursing Home and Rockbridge Hospice for their kindness and support to him and his family.

Arrangements are being handled by the Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.

Winfred Boyd Kirby, 74, of Lexington, Virginia, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Heritage Hall.

Born June 29, 1936, the son of the late Ernest M. Kirby and Estelle Frances McCullough Kirby.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Kirby, a brother, Phillip C. Kirby and a brother-in-law, Louis Patterson.

Winfred attended Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, was a life long farmer, and was employed by Pepsi Cola Bottling Company.

Surviving are his son, Rickey B. Kirby of Augusta, GA; step son, Carl Fontaine of Roanoke; step daughter, Jean Fontaine of Sparta, NJ; two sisters, Martha K. Patterson of Goshen; Linda K. Nicely of Buena Vista; devoted companion, Sara Bennett; six grandchildren, Scott Kalman, Robbie Fontaine, Rachel Kirby Acosta, Rebecca Kirby, David Kirby, and Emily Kirby; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Sebby Volpe officiating. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.

Ruth Huffman Evans, 81, of Buena Vista, Virginia, died, Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Buena Vista.

Born September 12, 1928, on Riverview Farm Road in Rockbridge, she was the daughter of the late William Huffman and Regina Green Huffman.

Ruth was a member of the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Evans, Jr.; a son, Paul Evans of Buena Vista; a daughter, Joyce Evans of Madison Heights; two sisters, Mary B. Humphries & Gladys Bates; two granddaughters, Sydney & Gail Evans, who brightened her days; two grandsons, Paul & Dustin Hansen.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Bain officiating. Thanks to the loving & caring staff at Golden Living Center in Buena Vista.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, VA.

Robert Ellis (Bob) Bare, 82, of Lexington, Virginia, died Thursday, August 26, 2010.

He was born December 14, 1927, the son of the late O.T. "Tank" Bare and Mary McCormick Bare.

He was preceded in death by his wife Christine Altizer Bare and one sister, Gwendolyn Bare Stuart.

Bob attended Virginia Military Institute and Elon College.

He served his country in the United States Navy.

He was employed for many years at Burlington Industries.

He is survived by one brother, F.E. "Pete" Bare and a sister-in-law, Helen Wright Bare.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. David Bain officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church. Family will receive friends 2 - 3 p.m. Monday, August, 30, 2010 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, VA.

Barbara Beatrice Donovan Taylor Chaplin, age 64, of 100 E. Nicholas Drive, Clifton Forge, Virginia, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 30, 1945 in Low Moor, Virginia, a daughter of the late Willard S. Donovan, Sr. and Clelia Kitt Donovan.

She was retired.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Daryl Wayne Taylor; a grandson, Dennis Lee Vess, Jr.; a niece, Bonnie Bowen; and three brothers-in-law, Ralph Loan, Buck Brookman, and Tommy Reynolds.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Gene Chaplin of Clifton Forge; three daughters, Susan Ryder and husband, Tony of Hot Springs, Mary Guzman and husband, Carlos of Clifton Forge, and Brenda Wright and fiance, Lee Spencer of Covington; a former son-in-law, Charles Wright, Sr. of Lynchburg; three sons, Curtis "Billy" Taylor and fiance, Candy Chittum of Clifton Forge, Dayton Taylor and wife, Miranda of Clifton Forge, and Bobby Taylor of Clifton Forge; three sisters, Betty Loan of Clifton Forge, Gail Brookman of Covington, and Celia Reynolds of Clifton Forge; a brother, Willard "Willie" Donovan, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Iron Gate; fifteen grandchildren: Charlie Wright, Robin Wright, Barbara Sue Hall, Dennis Vess III, Destiny Taylor, Austin Taylor, Nay Nay Taylor, Jamie Broughman, Niki Broughman, Cody Taylor, David Taylor, Christina Spicer, Curtis Scott Spicer, Devin Garza, and Santana Broughman; seven great grandchildren Chandler, Kameron, Sammy, Zackery, Zane, Anthony, and Chloe Phoebe; ten nieces and two nephews; many friends including, Brenda Fleming, Tina Ruble, Marshall Meadows, Bill Parks, Debbie Persinger, Gary Jones, Shirley and Eric Crowder, and Gary Bland; and a very special friend, James Allard.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Gordon Hammond officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Active pallbearers will be Curtis P. Taylor, Jr., Dayton Taylor, Bobby Taylor, Jamie Broughman, Dennis Vess, Jr., and Charlie Wright, Jr. Alternate pallbearers will be Charlie Wright, Greg Booze, and Zane Hall.

The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at Nicely Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Mary & Carlos Guzman, 421 W. Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge, VA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.