Sunday, August 17, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/17/08

  • Allen, Dorothy

    s are private with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel.

    • Allen, James

      will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. in St. Rest Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

      • Anderson, Norman

        will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The Rev. Larry Jennings will officiate. Military honors will be accorded. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans or NAMI, P.O. Box 4550, Winchester, VA 22604. Condolences may be offered to the family at

        • Artis, Marvin

          Marvin F. Artis BOYKINS - Marvin F. Artis, 43, of the 32300 block of Brookside Drive, died Aug. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel, Franklin. Engram Funeral Home is in charge.

          • Ashe, Bobby

            . Donations can be made to Jessica's college fund. Checks should be made out to College America with reference to Jessica Ashe. Checks should be sent to Royal Alliance Associates Inc., 2940 N. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all the neighbors and friends that have helped them through this tough time. A guestbook can be signed and online condolences may be sent to the family at

            • Ayers, Mary Pauline Meador

              Mary Pauline Meador Ayers, 75, of Goodview, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

              • Bailey, Charle Wayne

                • Baldwin, Virginia H.

                  BALDWIN, Virginia H., 68, of Richmond, Va. departed this life August 15, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon D. Brandon and Valencia Hawthorne; one son, John A. Hill Jr.; five grandchildren; three brothers; one sister; and a host of other relatives. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, Va. and where the family will receives friends on Monday, August 18, 2008, 6 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1 p.m. at the Trinity…

                  • Barker, Luther Lincoln

                    s 3 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, 276-628-2131.

                    • Barker, Susan D.

                      Susan Darlene Barker, 49, departed this life Aug. 14, 2008. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her only child, Brandy Cleveland and her husband Jacob of Sutherland; three grandchildren, Angelina, Kade and Conner; her parents, Arthur Samuel Barker of Quinton and Christine Carol Barker of Chester; four sisters; Teresa B. Hughes of Williamsburg, Sheila Coleman of Disputanta, Tammy B. Baldwin of Hope Mills, N.C., and Wendy B. Bell of Chester; nieces, Rachel and Staci;…

                      • Barrow, Rodney

                        Rodney S. Barrow PORTSMOUTH - Rodney Leon Stith "Butta" Barrow, 30, of the 1500 block of Lane Place, died Aug. 10, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at noon in Steele-Bullock Funeral Home Chapel.

                        • Botton, Sandra Holliman

                          Sandra Holliman Botton, 60, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                          • Brittain, Zed Ernest

                            , BRITTAIN, Zed Ernest, 92, of Ellijay, Ga., formerly of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. He was a member of Fairfields Baptist Church, Burgess, Va. Zed was a retired tree surgeon, a member of the American Legion Post 117. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bell Hicks Brittain; a son, James Roger Bailey Brittain; and a brother, Marvin T. Brittain. He is survived by a daughter, Millie B. Markham and husband, Richard of Chesney, S.C.; a sister, Ruth M. Bumgardner of…

                            • Brown, Catherine Sarah Stewart

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

                              • Burgess, Henry

                                will be held today at 3 p.m. in New Hollywood Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                • 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,…

                                  • Carpenter, Robert Guy

                                    Robert Guy Carpenter, 84, of Forest, died Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                    • Cassidy, Marie

                                      in the chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at

                                      • Cheatham, Minnie K.

                                        CHEATHAM, Minnie K., departed this life August 15, 2008 in Gastonia, N.C. Arrangements by

                                        • Cheney, Miki M.

                                          will be announced at a later date.

                                          • Childers, James (Memoriam)

                                            Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent a floral piece

                                            • Childress, Joyce Diane (Memoriam)

                                              • Clifton, Christopher

                                                Christopher F. Clifton VIRGINIA BEACH - Christopher F. Clifton, 53, of the 1400 block of Sangaree Circle, died Aug. 15, 2008, in his home. Mr. Clifton was born in Hampton. He was the son of Patricia M. Clifton and the late Jack Clifton. He was a lifelong musician. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Joyce Clifton; his mother, Patricia Clifton of California; two brothers, Whit and Phil Clifton, both of California; a sister, Deb Frank of Pennsylvania; two nephews, Jake Annarino of Norfolk and Chris Frank…

                                                • Copeland, Tony

                                                  of remembrance will be held in his honor at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.

                                                  • Correll, Arnold Lee

                                                    s 2 p.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                    • Cragg, John

                                                      will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Chapel, Fort Worth, Texas. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association and the Masons of Fort Worth.

                                                      • Cutcliff, James T.

                                                        • Dagliano, Grace Gallagher

                                                          DAGLIANO, Grace Gallagher, 96, of Richmond, widow of Joseph Dagliano, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She is survived by her son, Ronald L. Bell Sr. and his wife, Ann; two grandsons, Ronald L. Bell Jr. and wife, Rebecca, and David W. Bell and wife, Tracey; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter, all of Richmond. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 18.…

                                                          • Davis, Anna Warden Ellers

                                                            Anna Warden Ellers Davis, 74 of Salem, Va. passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441.

                                                            • Davis, James H. "Scoop"

                                                              DAVIS, James H. "Scoop", departed this life August 16, 2008. Arrangements by

                                                              • Dawkins, Emmett

                                                                DAWKINS, Emmett of Richmond departed this life August 16, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. The family may be contacted at 703-583-2147.

                                                                • Decosi, Mildred

                                                                  will be conducted Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel.

                                                                  • Dennis, Brady Ryan

                                                                    DENNIS, Brady Ryan, having been commissioned by our Heavenly Father to live upon the earth for the space of 26 days, has now returned to live with Him on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Brady is survived by his parents, Jeff and Liz Dennis; his sister, Katilyn; and his loving grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be private.

                                                                    • Dodson, Robert Booker

                                                                      DODSON, Robert Booker, age 77, of Richmond, formerly of Lancaster, departed this life Friday, August 15, 2008 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Margaret T. Dodson. He is survived by his son, Robert B. Dodson Jr.; daughter, Paige H.D. Roberts and her husband, Scott J. Roberts; grandson, Robert T. Dodson, each of Richmond; brother, John O. Dodson and his wife, Sybil; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other beloved family and friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday,…

                                                                      • Dunaway Sr., James Elwood

                                                                        DUNAWAY, James Elwood Sr., 89, of Richmond, passed away August 11, 2008.

                                                                        • Duncan, Darrell Dean

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                                                                          • Eley, Jessie Ballard

                                                                            ELEY, Mrs. Jessie Ballard, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on August 13, 2008. She is survived by her two loving children, James Eley II and Joyce Eley Skinner; her devoted son-in-law, Anthony Skinner; two grandsons, Anthony II and Yohance Skinner; her loving sister, Stella Ballard Lewis; her stepbrother, Ray Drew; four nephews, Francis, Ronald, Clarence and Windell; five nieces, Beverly, Patricia, Delorse, Myrtle and Phyliss; two sisters-in-law, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Her…

                                                                            • Ensign, Wilda Coleman

                                                                              Wilda Coleman Ensign, formerly of Salem, Va., died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Temecula, Calif., where she had resided since 2004. She was the daughter of the late Lucy Woody Coleman and Robert Reed Coleman, of Bassett, Va., and widow of John Clarke Ensign, to whom she was married for 41 years. At the time of her marriage, she was executive vice president and general manager of Mick-or-Mack Stores Company of Roanoke and Salem. She was active in church and civic affairs of the Roanoke Valley, was governor of…

                                                                              • Gary, John Bernard

                                                                                John Bernard Gary, 83, of Natural Bridge, and formerly of Chicago, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial 2 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.

                                                                                • Gilbert, Edward

                                                                                  Edward Gilbert, 64, of Narrows, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows.

                                                                                  • Gill, Frances

                                                                                    will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. A reception in Frances' honor will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, where Frances resided for the past 10 years, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Road, Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                    • Gill, Frances Bailey

                                                                                      GILL, Frances Bailey, of Richmond, died August 15, 2008. Frances was born on March 2, 1920, in Starkville, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harvey Strachan Gill Jr.; and by her son, Harvey Strachan Gill III. Frances is survived by two daughters, Frances Bell Creekmur and husband, William, of Richmond and Ann Bailey Gill, also of Richmond; one son, John Strachan Gill and wife, Catherine, of Moon, Va; and by her grandchildren, William Rogers Creekmur, William Duke Nelms…

                                                                                      • Golden, Dora

                                                                                        will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rosewood Memorial Park.

                                                                                        • Goodson, Ronald

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

                                                                                          • Graham, Victor White

                                                                                            • Grove, Theda

                                                                                              will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel.

                                                                                              • Hach, Dolores M.

                                                                                                Dolores M. Hach, 71, of Moneta, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-736.

                                                                                                • Hale Sr., Everett Vaughan

                                                                                                  HALE, Everett Vaughan Sr., 73, 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…

                                                                                                  • Handy, James Gregory

                                                                                                    James Gregory Handy, 41, of Roanoke, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                    • Hanes Jr., Leigh Buckner


                                                                                                    • Harlow, James Oliver

                                                                                                      s Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                                                                                      • Harris, Linda Slaughter

                                                                                                        • Harrison, Annie

                                                                                                          Annie P. Harrison CHESAPEAKE - Annie P. Harrison, 80, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2008, while residing at Dominion Village. She was the devoted wife of E. Trigg Harrison, deceased, first postmaster of Chesapeake, and the mother to three daughters. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Trigg Harrison; her parents, Milton and Mary Dean; brothers, Frank and George Dean; and sister, Ruby Bates. She is survived by her sister, Kay Clawson of Ammon, Idaho. Her life is still being celebrated by her daughters,…

                                                                                                          • Hayes, James F.

                                                                                                            Mr. James F. Hayes, 58, of 237 E. Wood St., Norristown, Pa., formerly of Hopewell, died at Mercy Suburban Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell 1500 Arlington Road. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.

                                                                                                            • Herrman, Rhonda Clark (Memoriam)

                                                                                                              In Loving Memory of Rhonda Clark HERRMAN HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                                                                                                              • Hobbs, Thomas M.

                                                                                                                Graveside service for Thomas Hobbs will be held at noon Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, from Eleven Oaks Baptist Church, Dewitt, Va. All family and friends may assemble at the church at 11:45. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. www.blandenterprisesinc.com .

                                                                                                                • Howell, Ersell

                                                                                                                  Ersell Britton Howell ROPER - Ersell Britton Howell, 78, of the 1200 block of Jones White Road, died Aug. 14, 2008. A funeral will be today at 2:30 p.m. in Shiloh Disciples Church of Christ. Rowsom Funeral Home, Columbia, is in charge.

                                                                                                                  • Hudgins, Joan Russell

                                                                                                                    Joan Russell Hudgins, 70, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

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                                                                                                                      • Hurst, Edison Lee

                                                                                                                        s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Terry Elkins and the Rev. Bill Murdock officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated however memorial donations may be made in Mr. Hurst's name to Fort Lewis Christian Church, 2931 W. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be made to…

                                                                                                                        • Ivey, Mary

                                                                                                                          Mary Ann Ivey HERTFORD - Mary Ann Rountree Ivey, 75, of the 1500 block of Ocean Hwy. N., died Aug. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Swindell Funeral Chapel.

                                                                                                                          • Jackson, William T.

                                                                                                                            Mr. William T. Jackson of 1229 W. Wythe Street, Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com .

                                                                                                                            • 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)

                                                                                                                                • Jordan, Tameika

                                                                                                                                  . Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                  • Jordan, Teresa

                                                                                                                                    s to Rowsom Funeral Home, 104 N. Oakum St., Edenton.

                                                                                                                                    • 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.

                                                                                                                                      • Knight, Robert

                                                                                                                                        Robert R. Knight CARROLLTON - Robert Ricks Knight, 19, son of Terri Knight and Richard Lee Knight, died Aug. 16, 2008. Service arrangements are incomplete and in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

                                                                                                                                        • Kusiak, Helena

                                                                                                                                          Helena (Patty) Kusiak, 92, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                          • Lancaster, James Robert

                                                                                                                                            LANCASTER, James Robert, 62, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Jim resided in Richmond, Va., until he retired as owner of Acton Cab Company in 2007. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Lancaster Doyle of Chester, Va., and her husband, Gregg Doyle; niece, Christy, and nephew, Robert; stepsons, Justin Holden of Newport News, Va., and Rick Holden of Richmond, Va.; daughter-in-law, Ann Neil; three grandchildren, Hadley, Will and Drew. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 3 p.m., at Southside…

                                                                                                                                            • Lee, Elzena

                                                                                                                                              Elzena W. Lee NORFOLK - Elzena W. Lee, 95, of the 1200 block of W. 38th St., passed away Aug. 14, 2008, in a local hospital. She leaves to mourn, Robert and Alice Duke of New York; a host of nieces, nephews and a longtime friend, Albert Uzzle. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home with the Rev. Lenwood T. Daughtrey presiding. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                              • Lewis, Wesley Thomas

                                                                                                                                                LEWIS, Wesley Thomas, 69, of Blackstone, a well-known, local electrical contractor for Nottoway and surrounding counties for over 50 years passed away on August 16, 2008. Wesley leaves behind his loving, supportive wife of 49 years, Jean Handy Lewis; and two sons, Wesley L. "Monty" and Bowman "Bo" Lewis, all of Blackstone; two grandsons, Justin Cody and Thomas Casey Lewis of Blackstone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Thomas Lewis. Also survived by four sisters and…

                                                                                                                                                • Logan, Frances A.

                                                                                                                                                  LOGAN, Mrs. Frances A., of Richmond, departed this life August 16, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                  • Lyons, Hattie

                                                                                                                                                    will be held Monday at noon in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                    • Matthews Jr., Arthur N.


                                                                                                                                                    • Mayhew, Opal Hamlin

                                                                                                                                                      s will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Stike officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 18, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.

                                                                                                                                                      • McKensie, Leonard E.

                                                                                                                                                        A homegoing service to celebrate the life of Leonard E. "Black" McKensie will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Springfield Baptist Church, 1806 Exeter Mill Road, Sutherland, Va. The Rev. Curtis Mathews, pastor, eulogist. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family and friends will assemble at 1 p.m. at 1600 Youngs Road, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 863-0392. Family members and friends are…

                                                                                                                                                        • McKinney, Carl Ray

                                                                                                                                                          McKINNEY, Carl Ray, age 66, of Keysville died on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Betty N. McKinney; a daughter, Janice M. Corp; and special friend, Terry Daniel; one son, Michael R. McKinney; five grandchildren; a brother, David McKinney; a sister, Becky McKinney; and his mother, Elsie McKinney. A memorial service will be held at Friendship Baptist Church in Drakes Branch on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue…

                                                                                                                                                          • Moore, Thelma

                                                                                                                                                            will be held today at 4 p.m. in Newbegun United Methodist Church. Twiford's Memorial Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                            • 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.

                                                                                                                                                              • Newcomb, Dorothy Linn

                                                                                                                                                                Monday at 2 p.m. in Mount Moriah Church Cemetery, Eagle Rock. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                                                                                                                                                • Newton, Lois M.

                                                                                                                                                                  NEWTON, Lois M., 88, formerly of Colonial Beach, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Mechanicsville. She was the widow of Carl G. Newton. Mrs. Newton was a homemaker, a member of Colonial Beach Baptist Church, and a charter member of the Colonial Beach Historical Society. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Woodzell and her husband, Stephen, of Springfield, and Lora Hayes of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, at Nash…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Patronelli, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                    will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at 972 Sunnyside Drive, Virginia Beach. Colonial Crematorium is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Phillips, Jimmie

                                                                                                                                                                      Jimmie Phillips NORFOLK - Jimmie Phillips, "Jimmie Pretty Boy Sutton," of the 6300 block of Sedgefield Drive, passed away Aug. 15, 2008, in Norfolk Health Care Center. He was born April 22, 1944, in North Carolina. Jimmie was educated in the Norfolk public school system and was a licensed barber. He also served several years in the U.S. Navy. Jimmie leaves in God's care his wife, Mary "Shack" Phillips; his parents, the Rev. Elmer and Patsy Phillips; four brothers, Abdul Aswad…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Pinchefsky, Howard M.

                                                                                                                                                                        , PINCHEFSKY, Howard M., died August 14, 2008. He was born March 19, 1931, the son of the late Charles and Ida Pinchefsky. He attended John Marshall High School and was a member of the band. Howard served in the Navy during the Korean War, returning to work at Miller & Rhoads Department Store on displays, later doing hand lettering on race cars, trucks, fire engines and emergency vehicles. He is survived by one sister, Miriam Dreifuss of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two nephews, Carl (Beth) and Frank (Diane)…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Radford, Rhonda Jean

                                                                                                                                                                          11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Vest Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Reed, Thomas Edward

                                                                                                                                                                            • Reynolds, Claudine Mitchell

                                                                                                                                                                              Claudine Mitchell Reynolds, 81, of Salem, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Reynolds, Robert Kenneth

                                                                                                                                                                                2 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Riddick, Odessia

                                                                                                                                                                                  for procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Schoenbaum, Morton

                                                                                                                                                                                    , SCHOENBAUM, Morton, died August 16, 2008. He was born on May 19, 1928 to his parents, Essie and Morris Schoenbaum. He is survived by his brothers, Stanley and his wife, Jennie, of San Antonio, Texas, and Paul and his wife, Suzanne, of Williamsburg, Va. Morton was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. He resided at Beth Shalom Woods. Morton's family appreciates the kindness of its staff and that of long time family friend, Harry Cohn. Morton retired from Richmond Professional Institute, where he…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sevareid, Tharsella Alvera Rosemary Scheller

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shacklock, Edwin

                                                                                                                                                                                        Edwin Norman Shacklock PORTSMOUTH - Edwin Norman Shacklock passed away Aug. 10, 2008, at the age of 77. Until he entered a nursing home because of health problems, he lived at 22 1/2 Croatan Trail in Portsmouth and before he retired was the owner/operator of Ed's Taxi in Portsmouth. He is survived by four daughters, Barbara Allen of Portsmouth, Deloris Barber and Annette Heatherly of Virginia Beach, Estelle Fricovsky of Norfolk; one son, Eddie Shacklock of Atlanta; one sister, Esther Nelson of…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sharpe Jr., Alton R.

                                                                                                                                                                                          SHARPE, Alton R. Jr., M.D., who brought joy into the lives of many people, died on August 14, 2008. Dr. Sharpe was a pioneer in the field of nuclear medicine. He founded the Nuclear Medicine Lab at McGuire Veteran's Hospital. As a professor of Radiology and Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia from 1967 to 1992, he was instrumental in founding its Division of Nuclear Medicine and served as its Chairman for many years. Dr. Sharpe retired from the faculty of MCV in 1992 and opened a private…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sigmon, Maymon Ellot

                                                                                                                                                                                            3 p.m. today, Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Simmons, Joseph L.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Mr. Joseph Louis "Pee-Wee" Simmons, 59, of Dinwiddie, Va., passed at the home of his daughter, Joanne White, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Simmons, and mother, Rosa Lee Murphy. Joseph was born in Jacksonville, NC., and raised in the Petersburg/Dinwiddie area. He leaves one daughter, Joanne White, with whom he lived with and took care for him until the end; one son, Darryl Allen; three grandsons; one brother, Robert Murphy; Leona Washington, who was…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sipes, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert Edwin Sipes, 61, of Hopewell, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, in Johnston Willis Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Gertie Mae Honaker Sipes. Mr. Sipes was a retired operator with Hercules and a member of Grace Fellowship, Richmond, Va. He is survived by his wife, Rita Mae Sipes; two daughters, Darlene Sipes Belcher and Cynthia Sipes Moore; his father, Charles William Sipes; two grandchildren, Christina Moore and Ashlyn Belcher; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Doie Benjamin

                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMITH, Doie Benjamin, 86, of Quinton, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2008. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1941 to 1945, during which time he saw action in the Pacific Theatre. Doie served in campaigns that included Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diedre Shott. Doie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret; one daughter, Cheryl and her husband, Donald; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Elizabeth Page

                                                                                                                                                                                                    SMITH, Elizabeth Page died on August 7, 2008. She was born on February 26, 1949. She is survived by her father, Dr. James Doyle Smith; and her brother, Stephen Doyle Smith, both of Richmond. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Page Smith. Betsy is also survived by two aunts, Margaret Smith and Bobbie Mooney; and cousins in Charlottesville, Va. She was a member of River Road Presbyterian Church and is survived by a host of friends there. Memorial services will be held at River Road Presbyterian…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Elsie Bennett

                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMITH, Elsie Bennett, 85, Richmond, passed away August 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Smith Sr.; and son, John C. Smith Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Linda C. Shinsato and husband, Lawrence; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smith retired from Henrico County and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Smith, Gaynelle English

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gaynelle English Smith, 56, of Bedford, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spence, Randolph Junior

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Randolph Junior Spence, 74, of Troutville, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 992-1212

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stanley, James E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            STANLEY, James E., 76, of Glen Allen, formerly of Sandston, passed away on August 15. He was born in Richmond on July 23, 1932 to the late William Stanley and Ruth Edwards. James later went to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. For 35 years, he worked for Bell Atlantic retiring as a building and planning engineer in 1989. He was a member of the Joppa Lodge #40 AF&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Richmond, the Acca Shrine, was past commander of the Legion of Honor, had served as ambassador for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stanley, Lydia Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lydia Louise Stanley, 75, of Radford, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stevens, James (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                In Loving Memory of Our Father James STEVENS One year ago today you left us. You are in our hearts and thoughts every day. Our pain is lessened in knowing you are in Heaven and that one day we'll all be together forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Taggert, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  James D. Taggert NORFOLK - James D. Taggert, 83, died Aug. 14, 2008. Services are pending. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Talley, Floyd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Roosevelt Memorial Park Chapel with Pastor Joseph Price officiating. Roy Davis Funeral Home of Austell, Ga., and Roosevelt Memorial Park are handling the arrangements. We will never forget you. May you rest peacefully. The family invites all of Lee's friends to come and celebrate his life with them.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Taylor, Trevon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Trevon Taylor Sr. NORFOLK - Trevon Taylor Sr., of the 1300 block of Lead St., was born Nov. 11, 1979, in Virginia Beach, and passed away Aug. 9, 2008. Trevon is survived by his loving wife, Crystal Cross-Taylor and his parents, Gwendolyn Taylor-Langley and Blair Sawyer (Jacqueline), both of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Tiyanna Cross; two sons, Trevon Taylor Jr. and Taveyon Taylor, all of Norfolk; two sisters, India Sawyer of Richmond and Tonya Sawyer of Virginia Beach; five brothers, Charles Langley III,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 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, William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thompson, Marianne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marianne Thompson NORFOLK - Marianne Thompson, 61, passed away Aug. 7, 2008. Born in Massachusetts, she was the daughter of George and Mildred Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Kristine Johnston; son, Geoffrey Johnston; granddaughter, Katelynn Fehnel; loving brother and his wife, Dennis and Carol Nelson; niece, Jennifer Tonelli; and nephew, Scott Nelson. Burial will be in Massachusetts in September. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics of Virginia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tilley, Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tucker, Mazel M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mazel Marie Tucker, 84, of Chesterfield, Va., died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Friend and Ila Stone Powell and the wife of the late Lewis Baxter Tucker. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Tucker. She is survived by three sons, Lewis Friend Tucker, Kerry P. Tucker and Patrick M. Tucker; grandchildren, Shelia T. Hardy, Kevin B. Tucker, Shannon Tucker, Kimberly Tucker, Brian Tucker and Lisa S. Jones; great-grandchildren, Bethany N. Fitzke, Abigail B. Tucker and Kylie…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Twiford, Hazel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Charity Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Strohecker and the Rev. John Shappell officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, is handling the arrangements. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, 465 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. The family wishes to express special thanks to their mom's friend and caregiver, Rose Curtiss, to the hospice and all of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Walker, Eugiena Keeling

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Eugiena Keeling Walker, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Watson, Willie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WATSON, Willie of Richmond departed this life Friday, August 16, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Weddington, Tylesia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Graves Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Whittaker, Dixie Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitten, Carolyn K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WHITTEN, Carolyn K., of South Hill, died August 15, 2008 at her residence. She is survived by her aunt, Lil W. Hubbard of South Hill; and her uncle, Alvin J. Whitten of Chase City; great-aunt, Helen White of South Hill. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 23, at Rejoicing Life Fellowship Church in South Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Memorial Healthcenter, P.O. Box 90, South Hill, Va. 23970. Condolences may be sent to www.crowderhitecrews.com.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wilkerson, Thomas William "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WILKERSON, Thomas William "Bill", 96, of Richmond, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in The Masonic Home of Virginia. Funeral arrangements are pending. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, Lynchburg, (434) 239-2405 is assisting his family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilkins, Josie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Josie W. Wilkins SUFFOLK - Josie Josephine Wilson Wilkins, 105, formerly of the 2500 block of E. Washington St., died Aug. 14, 2008. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in East End Baptist Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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, Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Anthony Lamont Williams NORFOLK - Anthony Lamont "Six" Williams of the 2100 block of Keller Ave. passed away Aug. 12, 2008. A funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Zappulla, Rosina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Rosina Zappulla, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Colonial Heights Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Domenico and Grace D'Amico Zappulla, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Vincent (Pete) Zappulla, and a sister, Josephine Moxley. Ms. Zappulla is survived by her brother, Sebastian (Buster) Zappulla and wife, Agnes of Petersburg; sisters, Lena Skelton and husband, Milton of Heathsville, and Martha Hawkins of Dinwiddie; a cousin, Sebastian…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 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…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • deHaven, Alice Whitlock

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  deHAVEN, Alice Whitlock, 91, of Richmond, widow of Monte deHaven, entered into rest Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Smith; and grandson, Steve Hartless. She is survived by her two daughters, Yvonne Hartless and husband, Thomas, of Richmond, and Brenda deHaven of Powhatan; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jayne Dunn and Anne Costello; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, in Forest Lawn…

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