Sarah Artince Tobler1,2

F, b. September 4, 1935, d. March 26, 2019
     Sarah Artince Tobler was buried at Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Sanville, Henry Co., Virginia.2 She Mrs. Sarah Artince Hundley, 83, of Collinsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Mrs. Hundley was born on September 4, 1935 in Laurel Fork, Va. to the late Walter Tobler and the late Florence Rodellia Tobler. She was employed by Bassett Mirror for many years until her retirement. She was a very dedicated member of Stanleytown Amazing Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Luther H. Hundley. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Pedigo and husband, Gary of Martinsville, Va; two granddaughters, Shannon Whitlow and husband, Billy of Bassett, Va., Tricia Robertson of Collinsville, Va; six great grandchildren, Cameron Stone, Taylor Whitlow, Nicole Whitlow, Alex Dawson, Christian Dawson, Tyler Philpott and six great-great grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.2 She was born on September 4, 1935 at Laurel Fork, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,2 As of August 9, 1952,her married name was Stewart.1 She married Fred Charles Stewart Stewart, son of Sceboy Boone Stewart and Piney Arilee Aldridge, on August 9, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.1 Sarah Artince Tobler died on March 26, 2019 at Virginia at age 83.2

Family

Fred Charles Stewart Stewart b. August 23, 1932, d. January 27, 1956
Marriage*She married Fred Charles Stewart Stewart, son of Sceboy Boone Stewart and Piney Arilee Aldridge, on August 9, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Sarah Artince Hundley obituary.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Patricia Ann Stewart1,2

F, b. December 14, 1951, d. January 16, 2020
FatherFred Charles Stewart Stewart2 b. August 23, 1932, d. January 27, 1956
MotherSarah Artince Tobler1,2 b. September 4, 1935, d. March 26, 2019
     Patricia Ann Stewart Ms. Patricia "Pat" Pedigo, age 68, of Henry County, Virginia, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Pat was born December 14, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Hundley and Sarah Artince Tobler Hundley. She is survived by a wonderful and devoted, husband of 42 years, Gary Pedigo; two daughters, Shannon Whitlow (Billy) and Tricia Robertson; six grandchildren. She was affiliated with the Amazing Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and cooking. She was also an active member of Fieldale –Collinsville Rescue for eight years. Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.3 She was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 She and Donald Irvin Fields were divorced.2 Patricia Ann Stewart was born on December 14, 1951 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,2,4,5 As of May 25, 1968,her married name was Wright.6 She married Carl David Wright on May 25, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 Patricia Ann Stewart and Carl David Wright were divorced on April 28, 1975 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 As of May 10, 1975,her married name was Fields.2 Patricia Ann Stewart married Donald Irvin Fields on May 10, 1975 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.2 As of September 23, 1977,her married name was Pedigo.2 Patricia Ann Stewart married Gary Wayne Pedigo on September 23, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,3,2 Patricia Ann Stewart died on January 16, 2020 at Henry Co., Virginia, at age 68.3

Family 1

Carl David Wright
Marriage*She married Carl David Wright on May 25, 1968 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 
Divorce* Patricia Ann Stewart and Carl David Wright were divorced on April 28, 1975 at Henry Co., Virginia.5 
Children
  • Shannon Gail Wright1,3
  • Tricia Lyn Wright1,3,2

Family 2

Donald Irvin Fields b. August 3, 1944, d. May 4, 2022
Divorce*Patricia Ann Stewart and Donald Irvin Fields were divorced.2 
Marriage* Patricia Ann Stewart married Donald Irvin Fields on May 10, 1975 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.2 

Family 3

Gary Wayne Pedigo b. March 26, 1952, d. January 19, 2024
Marriage*Patricia Ann Stewart married Gary Wayne Pedigo on September 23, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Sarah Artince Hundley obituary.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Patricia Pedigo obituary.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.

Gary Wayne Pedigo1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 26, 1952, d. January 19, 2024
     Gary Wayne Pedigo was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3 He Gary Wayne Pedigo, age 71 of Martinsville, VA passed away on January 19, 2024. Gary was born on March 26, 1952 to the late Benjamin Pedigo and the late Josephine Stiles Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Hundley Pedigo. Gary was employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections for over 25 years. At the time of his death he was employed by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes as an Funeral Attendant. Gary was a past Captain and current board member of the Fieldale-Collinsville Rescue Squad. Gary is survived by his daughter, Michelle Vaughn (Mark), two step daughters, Tricia Robertson, Shannon Whitlow (Billy) two brothers, Mike Pedigo (Brenda Jones) , Ricky Pedigo (Lisa Parsons), nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.3 He was born on March 26, 1952 at Martinsville, Virginia.3,4,5 He married Patricia Ann Stewart, daughter of Fred Charles Stewart Stewart and Sarah Artince Tobler, on September 23, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,2,4 Gary Wayne Pedigo died on January 19, 2024 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 71.3

Family

Patricia Ann Stewart b. December 14, 1951, d. January 16, 2020
Marriage*He married Patricia Ann Stewart, daughter of Fred Charles Stewart Stewart and Sarah Artince Tobler, on September 23, 1977 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Sarah Artince Hundley obituary.
  2. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Patricia Pedigo obituary.
  3. [S5954] Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services, online http://www.dignitymemorial.com/collins-mckee-stone-funeral-home-bassett/en-us/index.page, From the Gary Wayne Pedigo obituary.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Donald Irvin Fields1,2,3,4

M, b. August 3, 1944, d. May 4, 2022
     Donald Irvin Fields and Patricia Ann Stewart were divorced.1 Donald Irvin Fields was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.3,4 He was born on August 3, 1944 at Buchanan Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He married Patricia Ann Stewart, daughter of Fred Charles Stewart Stewart and Sarah Artince Tobler, on May 10, 1975 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.1 Donald Irvin Fields died on May 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 77.3,4 He Donald Irvin Fields was born on August 3, 1944, in Sword’s Creek, Virginia. He died on May 4, 2022, from complications of Parkinson disease. He was predeceased by his mother, Trula Perkins Fields; his father, Conley Fields; his sister, Sandra Whitlow; and his niece, Kimberly Fields. Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Jane Pickup Fields; children, Melody Hoover (Bruce), Beth Wise (Tony), Michael Nystrom (Melissa), and Amanda Ramey. He had seven grandchildren, Elijah Choplin (Lisa), Jennifer Wise, Heather Wise, Ryan Nystrom, Owen Nystrom, Matthew Schell, and Jacob Schell. He also leaves two sisters, Anna Marie Hodges (Connie) and Sharon Hess (Sam); a brother, Charley Fields (Maureen); a niece, Kay Newcomb (Keith); and two nephews, Jay Whitlow and Scott Whitlow. Don served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a decorated war hero receiving a Purple Heart with V for Valor and a Bronze Star. Don was a local radio broadcaster with WODY and later WMVA. His radio name was Jay Scott. He was a pilot, scuba diver, artist and played the trumpet. Don’s passion was Shotokan Karate. He worked with students all over the county at Fieldale-Collinsville High School and at his Dojo in Collinsville. He was an influential role model to many young men and women in the area. Don was the most generous man ever. Laughter always followed him. He was an active member of Fieldale Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. A special thank you to his faithful caregivers, Tammy Strain, Larry Moyer and David Curry. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park with Military Rites to be performed by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. on May 6, 2022.4

Family

Patricia Ann Stewart b. December 14, 1951, d. January 16, 2020
Divorce*He and Patricia Ann Stewart were divorced.1 
Marriage* Donald Irvin Fields married Patricia Ann Stewart, daughter of Fred Charles Stewart Stewart and Sarah Artince Tobler, on May 10, 1975 at Collinsville, Henry Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S184] Martinsville Bulletin, From the Donald Irvin Fields obituary in the May 6, 2022 edition.

Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade1,2

F, b. April 16, 1915, d. August 6, 1995
FatherWalter Wade3
MotherBertha Susan Dunford1 b. April 11, 1893, d. February 3, 1938
     Her Social Security Number was 223-12-3802.4 Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,5 She was born on April 16, 1915 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,4 As of August 27, 1931,her married name was Johnson.1 She married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on August 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade and Preston Edgar Johnson were divorced before June, 1940.3 Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade died on August 6, 1995 at Virginia at age 80.2 She McCRAY, Lucille Ellen Wade, 80, of Salem, passed away Sunday, August 6, 1995. Shel had suffered for some time with Altzheimers, but now she is at peace. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Fred C. McCray and her daughter, Christine Johnson. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for over 40 years. She was a good mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and David Rettinger of Salem, Brenda and Jerry Vanden Brook of Missouri; one granddaughter, Ellen Rettinger of Salem; a brother and his wife, Warren and Edith Wade of Maryland; her caregiver and friend, Willie Parker of Salem; a very special person, Mae Rettinger of Salem, who helped care for her over the last 2 years. Funeral services were held at the graveside in Cedar Lawn Burial Park, where she was buried beside her husband. on August 8, 1995.2

Family

Preston Edgar Johnson b. December 25, 1914, d. January 4, 1982
Marriage*She married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson, on August 27, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Gladys Lucille Ellen Wade and Preston Edgar Johnson were divorced before June, 1940.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lucille Ellen Wade McCray obituary in the Aug 8, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2274] Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=49961910&CRid=49750&
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Myrtle Christine Johnson death article in the Feb 21, 1955 edition.
  8. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Clara Sue Savage obituary.

Virginia Florence Reed1

F, b. June 5, 1922, d. July 14, 1982
     Virginia Florence Reed was buried at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana.2,1,3 Her Social Security Number was 313-12-0374.4 Her married name was Johnson.1 She married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson.1,3 Virginia Florence Reed was born on June 5, 1922 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.1,4,3 She died on July 14, 1982 at Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, at age 60.1,3 She Virginia Florence Johnson, 60, 114S. 13th St., died Wednesday evening at her home. She had been ill since October. She was born in Anderson and lived most of her life in Richmond. She operated a family care home for the Richmond State Hospital and was a Virginia Johnson member of the United Pentecostal Church and the Howard Thomas American Legion Auxiliary. Her husband, Preston, died in January. Survivors include one son, Earl Rettinger of Connersville; three daughters, Virginia Jones, and Joyce Ann Singleton, both of Richmond and Patricia May Lathrop of Greenville, Ohio; three brothers, Arthur Reed of Indianapolis, Edward and Frank Reed, both of Azusa, Calif; one half brother, James Reed Jr. of Paragon; three sisters, Emma Zetta Crouch of Centerville, Norma Marshall of Azusa and Viola Christman of Covina, Calif; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Earlham Mausoleum. on July 15, 1982.3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 87, District 10-34, Staunton District, Bedford Co., Virginia5

Family

Preston Edgar Johnson b. December 25, 1914, d. January 4, 1982
Marriage*Virginia Florence Reed married Preston Edgar Johnson, son of William Henry Johnson and Sallie Willie Simpson.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S8569] Earlham Cemetery, Wayne Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5396] Palladium-Item, The, From the Virginia Florence Johnson obituary in the Jul 15, 1982 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Clara Sue Johnson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. August 6, 1935, d. June 10, 2022
FatherPreston Edgar Johnson1,2,5,6 b. December 25, 1914, d. January 4, 1982
MotherGladys Lucille Ellen Wade1,5,6 b. April 16, 1915, d. August 6, 1995
     Clara Sue Johnson Clara Sue Savage, Aug 6, 1935 - Jun 10, 2022. Clara Sue Savage passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents, Ed Johnson and Lucille McCray, her sister, Christine Johnson, and her loving husband, Van Savage. She is survived by her children: Debbie (Tim) Shell and Lonnie Dalton, sister Patty Harrison, brother Jack (Linda) McCray, grandchildren: Loraina (Adam) Pasley, Ashley (David) Garcia, Josh (Amber) Shell, Chris (Aimee) Dalton, Daniel Dalton and by her great grandchildren: Daisy, Lily, Iris, Emily, and Tatum. Sue enjoyed being at home and with her family. She was fond of cooking meals for her loved ones. She especially loved being "Memaw" and looked forward to spending time with her great grandchildren. Although she worked hard for many years at other jobs, she loved working at Walmart, where she worked until she was no longer able. It gave her the opportunity to help and interact with many people in the local community. She studied the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses and attended their meetings. She loved the hope that the Bible gives for the future of a paradise earth, with no more suffering, pain, or death.6 She was born on August 6, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,4,6 As of May 23, 1953,her married name was Dalton.3 She married Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. on May 23, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 Clara Sue Johnson and Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. were divorced on November 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of May 1, 1965,her married name was Henderson.3 Clara Sue Johnson married Lacy Carol Henderson on May 1, 1965 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.3 Clara Sue Johnson and Lacy Carol Henderson were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 As of January 17, 1976,her married name was Orange.3 Clara Sue Johnson married Clifton Jennings Orange on January 17, 1976 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 Clara Sue Johnson and Clifton Jennings Orange were divorced on June 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 As of September 6, 1980,her married name was Savage.1 Clara Sue Johnson married Van William Savage on September 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,6 Clara Sue Johnson died on June 10, 2022 at Virginia at age 86.6

Family 1

Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. b. January 17, 1931, d. October 16, 2019
Marriage*She married Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. on May 23, 1953 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 
Divorce* Clara Sue Johnson and Lonnie Davis Dalton Sr. were divorced on November 18, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 
Children
  • Debra Lynn "Debbie" Dalton6,1
  • Lonnie Davis Dalton Jr.6,1

Family 2

Lacy Carol Henderson b. April 13, 1938, d. April 15, 2001
Marriage*Clara Sue Johnson married Lacy Carol Henderson on May 1, 1965 at Warrenton, Warren Co., North Carolina.3 
Divorce* Clara Sue Johnson and Lacy Carol Henderson were divorced on March 19, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Family 3

Clifton Jennings Orange b. December 9, 1919, d. December 3, 1999
Marriage*Clara Sue Johnson married Clifton Jennings Orange on January 17, 1976 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.3 
Divorce* Clara Sue Johnson and Clifton Jennings Orange were divorced on June 22, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Family 4

Van William Savage b. March 21, 1946, d. February 24, 1981
Marriage*Clara Sue Johnson married Van William Savage on September 6, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,7,6 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5396] Palladium-Item, The, From the Preston Ed Johnson obituary in the Jan 5, 1982 edition.
  3. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S686] Roanoke World News, From the Myrtle Christine Johnson death article in the Feb 21, 1955 edition.
  6. [S6356] Simpson Funeral Home, online simpsonfuneral.com, From the Clara Sue Savage obituary.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.