Saturday, August 16, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/16/08

  • Albertson, Rita

    Rita V. Albertson CHESAPEAKE - Rita von Lienen Albertson passed away Aug. 12, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Deep Creek United Methodist Church, 141 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

    • Amon Jr., Ollie

      Ollie J. Amon Jr. SUFFOLK - Services for Ollie James Amon Jr. will be held at 12:30 p.m. today in Monumental United Methodist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is in charge.

      • Anderson, Ann

        Ann G. Anderson VIRGINIA BEACH - Ann Griffith Anderson, 75, of the 5000 block of Madeira Road, passed away Aug. 14, 2008, in her home. A native of Matthews County, Va., she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Griffith, and the widow of Luther E. Anderson. She retired from Haygood Management as a secretary. She had been an officer in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary No. 392. She is survived by her two daughters, Vikki B. Josselyn of Kingsland, Ga., and Dana B. Johnson of Virginia Beach; a son, Leonard…

        • Bailey, Charles W.

          Charles W. Bailey, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

          • Beale Sr., Joseph S.

            Joseph S. Beale Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph S. Beale Sr., of the 4200 block of Longwood Road, passed away Aug. 13, 2008. He was a native of South Hampton County, Virginia, and a retired cement finisher. Joseph S. Beale Sr. was predeceased by his mother, Novella Beale; his father, John Beale; two sisters, Arbedela Malone and Dorothy Clairborne; and two brothers, Lee Beale and Frank Beale. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Erma Beale; four daughters, Jacqueline Jordan of Maryland, Phyllis Beale…

            • Berry, Mary Lou

              Mary Lou Berry PORTSMOUTH - Services for Mary Lou Berry will be held at 11 a.m. today in Jackson Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

              • Boone, Bernard

                Bernard Boone NORFOLK - Bernard "Bro Boone" Boone of the 6300 block of Dove St., died Aug. 9, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

                • Braswell, Yvonne

                  Yvonne Braswell VIRGINIA BEACH - Yvonne Braswell, 69, passed away Aug. 14, 2008. Services are pending. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Greenwich Road Chapel, is handling the arrangements.

                  • Brehm, Rose Vassar

                    BREHM, Rose Vassar, age 96, departed this life on August 13, 2008. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone in her life. She was best known as the family matriarch. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Brehm. She is survived by her children, Raymond L. Foster Jr. of Quinton and Hilda Sledd-Tignor of Richmond. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Becky Taylor (Joe); grandchildren, Kimberly Rose Jones of Highland Springs, Stevie Foster (Lisa) of Quinton, Colleen Belvin…

                    • Brooks, Howard

                      BROOKS, Howard, of Richmond, Va., departed this life Thursday, August 14, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later.

                      • Brown, Catherine Sarah Stewart

                        will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va.

                        • Campbell, Coral Franklin

                          CAMPBELL, Coral Franklin, 94, of Richmond, a native of Charlotte, N.C., died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Christine Scott Campbell, he is survived by his daughter, Christine Campbell Ray; son-in-law, Theodore S. Ray of Richmond, Va; sister, Edith C. Corry of Charleston, S.C. Mr. Campbell attended UNC Chapel Hill, relocated to Atlanta, Ga., founding the Convenient Products Company, a food brokerage introducing and successfully marketing specialty frozen food products,…

                          • Chamblee, Grace

                            Grace L. Chamblee AHOSKIE - Grace Lendora Chamblee, 75, of the 300 block of South Willford Road, died Aug. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Greater Wynn's Grove Baptist Church, Colerain. Wilder's Funeral Home is in charge.

                            • Cheney, Miki M.

                              Miki M. Cheney, 54, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                              • Claytor, Treva Mae Beaver

                                s will be held noon on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, Va.

                                • Collings, Elizabeth

                                  • Conley, Roger Carroll

                                    s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery at Mt. View with VFW Post 6000 from Narrows, American Legion Post 311 from Pembroke and Post 68 from Narrows providing Graveside Military Rites. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening, August 17, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.

                                    • Cooper, Ann Marguerite (Schlosser)

                                      COOPER, Ann Marguerite (Schlosser), 88, of Midlothian, formerly of New York City, Cutchogue, N.Y., and Fort Pierce, Fla., died August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Cornelius H. Cooper. She is survived by three sons, Neil Cooper and wife, Ann, of Roslyn Heights, N.Y., Michael Cooper and wife, Susan, of Newton, N.J., and Kevin Cooper and wife, Lynne, of Midlothian; and a sister, Joan Schlosser, of Bothell, Wash. She was the grandmother of seven grandchildren, Eric, Abby,…

                                      • Correll, Arnold Lee

                                        s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Marvin Wade and the Reverend Jerry Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow at Huffville Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, August 16, 2008, after 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers are appreciated, or in honor of Arnold's request, donations may be made to the Virginia Trappers' Association, c/o Bob Newberry, 5595 Waddletown Road, Bland, Va.…

                                        • Cumbee, Roy Lee

                                          s 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, in the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellett. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

                                          • Cutcliff, James T.

                                            • Dedmond, Curtis Lee

                                              DEDMOND, Mr. Curtis Lee, age 49, of Richmond, Va. died Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He was a Corrections Officer for the Common-wealth of Virginia Department of Corrections with 30 years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Grace Dedmond of Richmond, Va.; his parents, Curtis C. and Wanda Dedmond of Farmville; his brother, Jimmy Dedmond of Farmville, Va.; his sister, Sharon Steinke of Farmville, Va.; his brother, Johnny Dedmond of Dillwyn, Va.; his nieces and nephews, Laura Dedmond, Jimmy Lee Dedmond,…

                                              • Delaney, Daniel

                                                Daniel M. Delaney VIRGINIA BEACH - Daniel Martin Delaney, 43, died Aug. 12, 2008. Mr. Delaney was born in Phoenix, Ariz., to Grace Stanley of Chesapeake and Daniel J. Delaney. He was predeceased by his son, Nicholas Delaney. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 23 years, Theresa Diane Delaney; daughter, Tara Delaney of Virginia Beach; sons, Christopher Delaney and Daniel Delaney of Virginia Beach; sisters, Ann Nadeau of Norfolk and Maureen Pierce of Knotts Island, N.C.; and brothers, Joseph Delaney of…

                                                • Drake, Kathryn

                                                  Kathryn R. Drake CARRSVILLE - Sarah Kathryn Robertson Rose Drake, 75, died Aug. 15, 2008. She was born in Isle of Wight County, a daughter of the late Rossie Lee and Emily Bessie Hines Robertson, and was the widow of Vernon Winston Rose and Dock Vick Drake. Mrs. Drake was also predeceased by a brother, Robert Curtis Robertson, and a sister-in-law, Lucille Robertson. She was a former senior regent and chaplain of the Women of the Moose, Suffolk Chapter 1315; former president of the Carrsville and Windsor…

                                                  • Dunaway Sr., James Elwood

                                                    DUNAWAY, James Elwood Sr., 89, of Richmond, passed away August 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Q. Dunaway. he is survived by a son, James E. Dunaway Jr.; a daughter, Olivia D. Hudson; sister, Evelyn Milford; three grandchildren, Kimberli Gillam, Michael Shane Dunaway, Suzanne Allard; four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Dunaway was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900…


                                                  • Edmonds Jr., John W. (Memoriam)

                                                    • Gallop, Janice

                                                      Janice M. Gallop WANCHESE - Janice Midgett Gallop, 66, died Aug. 14, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Twiford's Funeral Home, Manteo.

                                                      • Garden, Eunice M.

                                                        GARDEN, Eunice M., of Richmond, departed this life August 15, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. The family may be contacted at 230-2394.

                                                        • Gary, John Bernard

                                                          John Bernard Gary, 83, of Natural Bridge, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

                                                          • Goodson, Ronald

                                                            will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Light of Life Christian Center, 865 Woodstock Road. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                            • Green, Jesse Arnold

                                                              s will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va.

                                                              • Gwaltney, Shelby

                                                                Shelby Gwaltney SUFFOLK - Shelby Gwaltney, 68, of the 1500 block of Old Mill Creek Drive, passed away Aug. 15, 2008, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Pate. She was a member of Faith Alive Ministries. Mrs. Gwaltney is survived by her husband, Donald Gwaltney; two daughters, Donna Nobles and husband Robert and Charlotte Gwaltney-Hatcher and husband Robert; her half brother, Billy Johnson and wife Laurie; stepbrother, Gene…

                                                                • Hale Sr., Everett Vaughan

                                                                  HALE, Everett Vaughan Sr., of Ashland, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, June Dishman Hale; a son, Everett Vaughan Hale Jr. and wife, Deborah; four grandchildren, Joseph and wife, Shelley, Kimberly, Samantha, and Ashley Hale; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Sara Hale. He is also survived by one brother, Oscar Hale, and two sisters, Grace Orrock and Dorothy Merritt. Mr. Hale was a 50-year member of Ashland Masonic Lodge #168 A.F. & A.M., a past…

                                                                  • Hanes Jr., Leigh Buckner

                                                                    will be held on Monday, August 18, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                    • Harris, Linda Slaughter

                                                                      Linda Slaughter Harris, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                                      • Harris, Shirley

                                                                        will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Revs. Rick Geoghegan and Tom Potter. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

                                                                        • Harrison, Annie

                                                                          Annie D. Harrison CHESAPEAKE - Annie P. Harrison, 80, passed away peacefully in Chesapeake Aug. 14, 2008, while residing at Dominion Village. She was the devoted wife and partner of E. Trigg Harrison, former postmaster of Chesapeake, from 1948 until his death in 1985. Annie, also known as Anne, was born in Wake County, North Carolina, the daughter of Milton Simon Dean and Mary Octonia Winborn Dean. She was a proud graduate of Churchland High School Class of 1944. Anne retired from the Portsmouth branch of…

                                                                          • Hawks, Loeman Eugene

                                                                            s will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Community Funeral Services, Ridgeway Chapel.

                                                                            • Heath Jr., Brady

                                                                              Brady R. Heath Jr. SUFFOLK - Brady Roosevelt Heath Jr., 44, died Aug. 15, 2008, in Kingsport, Tenn. Born in Portsmouth, he was the son of Ann Cotton Heath of Suffolk and the late Brady Roosevelt Heath Sr. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Shane Heath. He was retired from the electrical department of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Besides his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Amber Dawn Heath of Portsmouth and Amanda Star Heath of Suffolk; and brother, James Franklin Heath of Portsmouth. The…

                                                                              • Hodges, Chester Allen

                                                                                s 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, from the Hodges Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                • Hollowell Jr., Frank W.

                                                                                  will be held for the family at a later date. The family wishes to thank everyone who supported them and special thanks is given to his caregivers. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Girl's Inc., 304 South Road St., Elizabeth City, NC 27907. You may sign the online register at

                                                                                  • Houchens, Charles Eugene

                                                                                    HOUCHENS, Charles Eugene, 69, of Montpelier, died Saturday, August 9, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3410 Holly Grove Dr., Bumpass, Va.

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                                                                                      • Hurst, Edison Lee

                                                                                        Edison Lee Hurst, 84, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va.

                                                                                        • Janutolo, Alvin

                                                                                          JANUTOLO, Alvin, 81, of Midlothian, Va., died at his home on Friday, August 15, 2008. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1966 after serving 22 years in active duty. He then worked 23 years for the Department of Transportation. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church and the Chesterfield Ruritan Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy "Dot" Ranger Janutolo; two daughters, Sylecia Janutolo and her husband, Dr. John McLaulin, and Tralena Walker and her husband, Joe; two…

                                                                                          • Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                            • Jones, Luther Wayne

                                                                                              Luther Wayne Jones, 45, of Wytheville, died Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va.

                                                                                              • Joseph, Camilla C.

                                                                                                will be held noon on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                • Kingery, Mary Elizabeth Shupe

                                                                                                  s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

                                                                                                  • Lee, Grace (Memoriam)


                                                                                                  • Liverman, Bloomer

                                                                                                    Bloomer E. Liverman AHOSKIE - Bloomer E. Dukes Liverman, 102, died Aug. 15, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church Union. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                    • Lorton, Robert Lee

                                                                                                      • Manley, Fred Lloyd

                                                                                                        11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford.

                                                                                                        • Marquis, Ford Clayton

                                                                                                          MARQUIS, Ford Clayton, 95, of Ruther Glen, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Elizabeth M. Marquis; two sons, Paul A. and his wife, Paula D. Marquis, of Ruther Glen, and G. Gregory and his wife, Donna C. Marquis, of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Margaret E., Catherine V., Shamin L., Steven, and MaryBeth Marquis, Lisa Hoagland, and Charles and James Boswell; and nine great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and the…

                                                                                                          • McCormick, Ralph Leroy

                                                                                                            McCORMICK, Ralph Leroy, 86, died August 14, 2008, at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salina Rose and Henry Winning McCormick; his first wife, Evelyn; second wife, Pat; and three brothers, Henry, Robert and Walter. He was born on January 14, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia, and served in the Army during World War II. After the war, he worked as an Electronics Engineer with Bendix Corporation in Baltimore, Maryland. He is survived by devoted nieces and nephews, Marsha…

                                                                                                            • McMillan, Evelyn Ireson

                                                                                                              will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008, at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                              • Milam, Blanche Berger

                                                                                                                MILAM, Blanche Berger, 95, of Midlothian, widow of Frank M. Milam, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 15, 2008. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sandra M. Picchi; two loving grand-children, Katherine L. Picchi and John J. Picchi II; and three sisters-in-law, Sophie S. Milam, Louise A. Berger and Ethel Berger. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 18,…

                                                                                                                • Moody, Frank

                                                                                                                  Frank H. Moody NORFOLK - Services for Frank Hugh Moody will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                                  • Moore, Evelyn C.

                                                                                                                    . Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Kempsville Chapel is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                    • Morris Sr., Edwin

                                                                                                                      • Naff Jr., Robert C.

                                                                                                                        s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, from Bethlehem Church of the Brethren with the Pastor Harold Moyer and the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                        • Osmon, Millicent

                                                                                                                          Millicent M. Osmon ELIZABETH CITY - Millicent Miller Osmon, 81, of the 900 block of Halstead Blvd., died Aug. 15, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Twiford Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.

                                                                                                                          • Overton, Dorothy Saunders

                                                                                                                            Dorothy Saunders Overton, 96, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                            • Perez, John Raymond

                                                                                                                              John Raymond Perez, 63, of Selma, Va., died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va.

                                                                                                                              • Ramsuer, Faye Godfrey Kregloe

                                                                                                                                • Reed, Melvin Louis

                                                                                                                                  s 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                                                                                                  • Reed, Thomas Edward

                                                                                                                                    • Sage, J.C.

                                                                                                                                      . The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night, August 17, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Masonic Rites will be conducted at graveside by Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge #223 AF & AM. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363 Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                      • Sevareid, Tharsella Alvera Rosemary Scheller

                                                                                                                                        • Shields, William

                                                                                                                                          William C. Shields OAK HALL - William C. Shields, 84, died Aug. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in New Church Baptist Church. Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                          • Sigmon, Maymon Ellot

                                                                                                                                            Maymon Ellot (Mike) Sigmon, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2008. Mr. Sigmon proudly served his country in the Army 3rd Infantry Division in World War ll's European Campaign. His war decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the French Croix de Guerre. He was also the recipient of Rocky Mount Rotary Club's Patriot Award. He was Past Commander of the Rocky Mount American Legion, as well as past president of the local…

                                                                                                                                            • Slaasted, Richard M.

                                                                                                                                              s will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment with Military Honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Fauquier County SPCA, P.O. Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188.

                                                                                                                                              • Stone, Buren S.

                                                                                                                                                will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va.

                                                                                                                                                • Tarasidis, Dr. George Charalambos

                                                                                                                                                  TARASIDIS, Dr. George Charalambos, 79, of Radford, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008, in his home with loved ones. He was born in Yalta, Russia on December 4, 1928 to the late Charalambos and Theopisti Tarasidis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess Matzganis Tarasidis. He served the Radford and surrounding communities faithfully as a surgeon for 37 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Roanoke. A devoted father to four sons and one daughter and their spouses, Dr.…

                                                                                                                                                  • Tarasidis, George Charalambos

                                                                                                                                                    s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Roanoke with Father Dean Nastos. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 5055, or 30 Huntington Blvd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home, Radford with a Trisiagion Prayer Service at 7 p.m. May his…


                                                                                                                                                  • Teixeira, John

                                                                                                                                                    . Following visitation, FRA ritual will be accorded. Final interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Oct. 7, 2008. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                    • Thomas, Willaim

                                                                                                                                                      will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Unity Renaissance Church. Graham Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson Sr., George Leonard

                                                                                                                                                        George Leonard Thompson Sr., 80, of Fincastle, Va., died Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000.

                                                                                                                                                        • Townsend, Leonard "Wayne"

                                                                                                                                                          TOWNSEND, Leonard "Wayne," 68, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Townsend; two children, Angel Day and Herb Brunner; one grandson, Ryan Boyce; sister, Sylvia Marshall; three nieces, three nephews. A memorial service later.

                                                                                                                                                          • Tyson, John E.

                                                                                                                                                            will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 1000 East Indian River Road, Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                            • Vail, Bonnylin Louise Simpson

                                                                                                                                                              time at Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va.

                                                                                                                                                              • Walker Jr., Harry

                                                                                                                                                                WALKER, Harry Jr., 72, of Palmyra, Va., passed away on July 2, 2008. The graveside service will be held at his ancestral home in La Crosse, Va., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The La Crosse Cemetery is located at 6665 Marengo Road, La Crosse, Va. 23950. Following the service, the Walker family will receive friends at the La Crosse Baptist Church, 102 North Carter Street, La Crosse, Va. 23950.

                                                                                                                                                                • Ward, Vernon

                                                                                                                                                                  Vernon C. Ward RICH SQUARE - Vernon Christopher Ward, 83, of the 300 block of Smallwood St., died Aug. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in Cumbo Chapel Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Wertz, Michael Lynn (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                    • White Jr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                      Joseph C. White Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Joseph Clyde White Jr., 76, passed away Aug. 13, 2008. He was born in North Carolina to the late Joseph Clyde White Sr. and Sarah Cross White. He was a retired salesman with Burton Lumber. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha White, and a daughter, Carolyn Gorris, and is survived by four children, Rebecca "Becky" DeViva, Ray White, Jerry White and Terry Pitts; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn and Dot; and a brother, Jim White. The…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Whittaker, Dixie Louise

                                                                                                                                                                        • Wiggins, Clarence M.

                                                                                                                                                                          Clarence M. Wiggins NORFOLK - Clarence McDonald Wiggins, 69, of the 7400 block of Rosefield Drive, passed away Aug. 13, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Willard Jr., Byron Franklin

                                                                                                                                                                            WILLARD, Byron Franklin Jr., 64, of Richmond, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Born June 24, 1944, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, he was preceded in death by his father, Byron Franklin Willard Sr., and his mother, Rachel Hull Willard. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sara Newpher Willard; two sons, Franklin Woodrow Willard and wife, Julie, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Christopher Lacy Willard and wife, Gail, of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Joshua,…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Williams, Janice

                                                                                                                                                                              . She was a member of Grove Baptist Church, Portsmouth. She is survived by her husband, Anthony G. Williams of Florida; three daughters, Kaneshia Miller (Antron) of Norcross, Ga., Teresa Hunter and Shantel Hernandez, both of Portsmouth; one son, Anthony G. Williams Jr. of Norcross, Ga.; mother, Deborah A. McNair of Portsmouth and Claxton Boone of Richmond; one sister, Theresa C.J. Byrd of Hampton; one brother, Domonike M. McNair of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Jayquan Miller of Norcross and Christina…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Winbery, Gordon H.

                                                                                                                                                                                Gordon H. Winbery, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Witt, Roy David

                                                                                                                                                                                  Roy David Witt, 60, of Huddleston, died Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wright Jr., Robert H.

                                                                                                                                                                                    WRIGHT, Robert H. Jr., 71, of Sandston, passed away on August 15, 2008. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. the following day at Washington Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Zeigler, Richard Thomas "Dick"

                                                                                                                                                                                      ZEIGLER, Richard "Dick" Thomas, 90, of Sandston, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy A. Zeigler and son, Ricky Zeigler. He is survived by a daughter, Leah N. Zeigler; son, Barry Zeigler and his wife, Janice; daughter-in-law, Judy Zeigler; five grandchildren, Kevin, Amy, Sarah, Tina and Tommy, also 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Zeigler served in the U.S. Army during WWII. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 18, at 5 p.m. in the Woody Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Barker, Luther

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Brown, Gerald Dwayne

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Collings, Elizabeth Louise Brugmann (Bette)

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Fincham, Wanda

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fitzgerald, Donnalyn Bailey

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Fox, Arlene

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gilbert, Ulis

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Glispie, Oliver

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Harry Branson "Tink" Luttrell, Jr. (Paid Obituary)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Helen L. Kinney

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Honaker, Miles

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • John R. Cooper Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lane, Oma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Leonard, Arville

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