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www.newsleader.com The News Leader, Wednesday, November 17, 2004 LOCAL www.newsleader.com TRIBUTE PAID ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Floyd was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to her husband of 50 years, to whom she married October 8, 1954, family members include a daughter, Cathy F. Sterrett and her friend, Charles Cox of Staunton; a brother and sister-in-law, John C. 'Jay' and Etta Gibson of Staunton; a sister, Frances G.

Layman of Staunton; a grandson, Adam B. Sterrett; a granddaughter, Carrie A. Sterrett, both of Staunton; two sisters-in-law, Mary Gibson, of Richmond and Joyce Gibson, of Waynesboro; five nephews; a niece; a great nephew; two great nieces; special friends, Lawrence and Alice Sterrett Cassada; and a special friend, Holly Noel. She loved her grandchildren, brothers, and sisters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold E.

and Lewis L. Gibson, a brother-in-law, Russel Layman; and a sister-in-law, Gypsy Floyd John. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday (November 18, 2004) at Oaklawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens by the Rev. Robert R.

von Oeyen, Jr. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today (November 17, 2004) at Henry Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter, Cathy Sterrett, 207 Burnley Drive, Staunton. Memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2501 Fifth Street, Staunton, VA 24401 or to the American Cancer Society, Mrs. John 0.

Arey, 324 Driscoll Street, Staunton, VA 24401. RACHEL NICOLE GOOD ELKTON, VA. Rachel Nicole Good, ton and her unborn taken away on October Rachel was born 1983 in Harrisonburg, of Cary Good of 20, of Elkchild were 18, 2003. October 6, a daughter Harrisonburg Brenda Brown of and Berry Crimora. She Ft.

High School. enjoyed outdoor attended Defiance Rachel activities, and family activities never knew a stranger. She was a good mother, enjoyed people and was a free spirit. Her paternal grandparents, Ernest and Virginia Good preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, survivors include two sons, Addison Cole Smith of Elkton and Mason Andrew Miller of Crimora, one daughter, Kahli Alysah Harmon of Stuarts Draft, a step-father Mike Brown of Crimora, maternal grandparents, Jennings and Lillie Berry of Elkton, step grandmother Jean Brown of Stuarts Country Connections "A Special Blend of Country" Amish Made Furniture A Gift for Every Ocassion 267 Cold Springs Rd.

Stuarts Draft 337-5226 Draft, one brother Adam Layne Good and his wife, Jessica of Elkton, one niece and three nephews. A candlelight memorial service for Rachel and her unborn child will be held 7:00 P.M. Friday November 19, 2004 at the Blue Ridge Church of Christ in Fishersville by Pastor Todd. Brown. A nursery will be provided.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. If needed please call Blue Ridge Church of Christ 540-949-7956 for directions. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parents of Murdered Children, 175 Canterburg Rd. Stephens City, VA 22655 or to the Blue Ridge Church of Christ, Goose Creek Fishersville, VA 22939 ROY ELWOOD CARTER, SR. STAUNTON, VA.

Known to some as Roy E. Carter, age 66 died Monday, Nov. 15th, 2004 in the UVA Hospital. He was born on Feb. 6th, 1938 in Danville, VA to the late Jessie Horace and Eva Ousley Carter and is survived by his loving wife, Doris Schultz Carter, four sons, Roy E.

Carter, Jr. his wife, Dawn of Staunton, Gregory S. Carter, his wife Robin and their expected child of Leesburg, VA, Jeffrey M. Carter of Fairfax, VA, Peter M. Carter of Greenville, two sisters, Nancy Carter and Glenda Gaudette, both of Danville, VA, four grandchildren, Andrew Peter Austin M.

and Evan S. Carter, and a dear friend, Brenda Carter of Weyers Cave, VA. Roy joined the Navy at the age of seventeen and later joined the Air Force, and served in Vietnam as a parachute rigger. In 1977, he retired from the military and brought his family to Staunton, where he worked at the Correctional Center teaching furniture upholstery while establishing his business, Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe in 1978. He sold his business in 2003.

He was highly respected by his employees, customers, and business colleagues. He loved the "Oldie's But Country Western Music, gardening, restoring old cars, and raising Shetland Ponies. But Roy was most committed to providing for his family and being a devoted grandfather. His family will receive friends from 7:00 to on Wednesday, Nov. 17th at the Hamrick Funeral Home, 18 W.

Frederick Staunton. Roy's life will be celebrated with military honors on Thursday, Nov. 18th at the graveside in Oak Lawn Mausoleums Memory Gardens, Staunton by Pastor David Anderson of the Linden Heights Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Roy's name to Toys for Tots, Russ Ralston, 214 Ann Street, Staunton, VA 24401. Hamrick Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.

You're Invited To Milmont's Annual Poinsettia Open House Friday November 26 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday November 27 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Have one of Mrs. Millers homemade donuts and a cup of coffee while you enjy the poinsettias! WILLIAM B. POWERS STUARTS DRAFT, VA. William Brooks 'Bill' Powers, 67, of 3437 Lyndhurst Road, Stuarts Draft, died early Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1937 in Bellburne, WV, a son of Charles Dranddy and Thelma Abbogail Simmons Powers.

Bill was a member of Crossroads Baptist I Church and a driver for Bryant Dealers. He was a devoted husband and father, and always had a smile on his face. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Powers, and a brother, Chuck Powers. Surviving are his wife, Shirley A. Powers of Stuarts Draft; his daughter, Kimberly Snyder of Waynesboro; 5 sisters and their spouses, Karen Dan Martin of Verona, Mildred Snyder, Corinne Grover Mathers, Anna Bud Morrison, and Edith Bill Harman, all of West Virginia; 4 brothers their spouses, Jim Powers of West Virginia, Wayne Marcittus Powers of Crozet, Bob Barbara Powers of Verona, and Bernard Martha Powers of Stuarts Draft; and numerous nieces nephews, including special nieces Delores Nichols and Kady Warren.

A service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday a at Crossroads Baptist Church by Rev. Bill Johnson and Mr. Travis Howard, a nephew. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Ted Babinger, Roger Basham, Eldon Campbell, Bob Fultz, Don Halterman, Jamie Hodge, Steve Howery, and Joseph Paiva. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from P.M. Wednesday at McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro, and at other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 31 Crossroads Lane, Fishersville, VA 22939.

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Obituaries can be found today on Page A4 he Briefly Services scheduled for missing Elkton woman FISHERSVILLE The Rev. Todd Brown will conduct candlelight memorial services for 20- year-old Rachel Nicole Good and her unborn child at 7 p.m. Friday at Blue Ridge Church of Christ. According to her mother, Brenda Brown, Good, formerly of Crimora, has been missing since Oct. 18, 2003.

An investigation into her disappearance is ongoing. Good attended Fort Defiance High School, and according to family, "was a good mother, enjoyed people and was a free Family members include her mother of Crimora; her father, Cary Good of Harrisonburg; two sons, Addison Cole Smith of Elkton and Mason Andrew Miller of Crimora; a daughter, Kahli Alysah Harmon of Stuarts Draft; her stepfather, Mike Brown of Crimora; maternal grandparents, Jennings and Lillie Berry of Elkton; her stepgrandmother, Jean Brown of Stuarts Draft; a brother, Adam Layne Good and his wife, Jessica, of Elkton; a niece; and three nephews. The family will receive friends immediately after the services at the church. From Staff Reports Getting it Right The News Leader strives to be accurate in its news columns. If you believe we have made an error of fact, please call Executive Editor David Fritz at 213-9116 or (800) 793- 2459 ext.

116. Corrections will appear on this page. The starting time of the Staunton Christmas Parade listed in a brief on page A3 of Sunday's newspaper was incorrect. The parade will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29.

It's sho-ho-ho time! Crony 6 E. Beverley Downtown Staunton Sat. 885-0653 JULIAN B. BARTLEY DEERFIELD, VA. Knob Deerfield, VA 24432.

MILDRED "MILLIE" G. FLOYD STAUNTON, VA. Mildred Eileen (Gibson) Floyd, 74, wife of William B. Floyd, Jr. of 1012 Westmoreland Drive, died Monday (November 15, 2004) in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville.

She was born September 22, 1930 in Portsmouth, OH, daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy Irene (Peyton) Gibson. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Floyd had been employed by Telephone Company. She had worked at Flowers By Jay for 30 years. She was a charter member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday School, and played the piano and organ.

Julian Broadus Bartley, 95, of 6 Spring died Sunday (November 14, 2004) in Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Born February 28, 1909 in Deerfield, he was a son of William Frazier and Myrtle (Robinson) Bartley. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Echol Brothers. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and baseball, and was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret (Clayton) Bartley; a son, W.

Gary Bartley; a step son, Harold Clayton; two sisters, Garnett Dula and Naomi Burford; and a brother, Claude Bartley. Surviving are three sons, Nelson B. Bartley and wife Jo Ann of Deerfield, Leon D. Bartley and wife Bonnie of Deerfield, and Charles F. Bartley and wife Cathy of Las Vegas, two daughters, Jackie Graham of Staunton and Betty Lou Reid of Front Royal; 16 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Deerfield Community Cemetery by the Rev. Mark Holder. Pallbearers will be Bruce, Scott, Tracy and Hunter Bartley, and Larry and Jay Reid. The 1 family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

today at Bear Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Nelson and Jo Ann Bartley, HCR 60, Box 128, Deerfield. Memorials may be made to the Deerfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Mrs. Bonnie Bartley, 16 Haycock Knob Deerfield, VA The News Leader Let -Us Not Forget. 9 11P01 Shop at McClure's and time will stand still (I keep hitting the 'paws' button!) 3 JOY RE.340 Hours Ties-Fri Stuarts Draft, Sal 9 am 4pm 540-337-2331 Sunday Monday Virginia Alcoture Closed FURNITURE OUR POLICY Tributes are paid advertisements placed by Funeral Homes or family members. They are prepared and published by the advertising department of The News Leader.

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