Monday, August 25, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/25/08

  • Abuel, Elmer

    Elmer P. Abuel VIRGINIA BEACH - Elmer P. Abuel, born April 13, 1938, passed away peacefully Aug. 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Annie O. Abuel; his children, Elaine C. Munson of Virginia Beach, Rose A. Musico of San Diego, Calif.; stepson, Jake Oliva of Virginia Beach; sons, Elmer Jr. and Jonathan James of the Philippines; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lucito Abuel and wife Cynthia and their daughter, Cecile Ilamni and Robert Abuel and his children,…

    • Bailey, Scott

      Scott A. Bailey TOBACCOVILLE - Scott Alan Bailey, 31, husband of Theresa A. Flagg and formerly of Norfolk, died Aug. 21, 2008. A celebration of life was held Aug. 24 in Tobaccoville Community Center. Vogler and Sons Funeral Home submitted information.

      • Baugh, Howard

        Howard L. Baugh PETERSBERG - Retired Lt. Col. Howard L. Baugh, a former Tuskegee Airman, passed away Aug. 23, 2008. Services will be planned at a later date. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc. is in charge.

        • Becky Lester

          Aug 25, 2008 Rebecca Leigh “Becky” Lester, 36, of 858 Brookhaven Road, Statesville, N.C., died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 12, 1972, in Statesville, to Roy Lynwood Lester and Alice Foster Lester. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School and was a CNA with Autumn Care of Statesville. Surviving in addition to her mother are a brother, Michael Lester of Oneida, Tenn.; a sister, Robin Lester of Statesville; grandmother Thelma Foster of Bluewell,…

          • Benny G. Rigney

            Aug 25, 2008 Benny Gerald Rigney, 52, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Arrangements will be announced by Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway.

            • Blanchard, Flora

              Flora Hardy Blanchard CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Flora Hardy Blanchard, 93, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 20, 2008, in Baltimore. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Edward Jefferson and Clara Jefferson. In 1936, Flora married the Rev. David J. Hardy Sr. who predeceased her in 1948. From this union, two sons, David and Wesley, and two daughters, Joyce and Brenda, were born. Her son, Rev. David J. Hardy Jr. and her daughter, Brenda H. Brookins predeceased her. She earned a B.S. degree from Hampton University,…

              • Bonham, Wanda Lucille

                s 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, at Atkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

                • Bowron, Daisy

                  will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Donations in her name may be made to the Hospice of Eastern Shore, P.O. Box 316, Parksley, VA 23421.

                  • Branche, Mary R.

                    BRANCHE, Mary R., 93, formerly of 1806 Winder Street, entered eternal life August 22, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

                    • Broughman, Clarence John

                      s will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Earl Clemons officiating. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000.

                      • Broyles, Billy Ray

                        at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 125-E Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The Broyles family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

                        • Campbell, Ralph Odell

                          Ralph Odell Campbell, 66, of Covington, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home.

                          • Cannaday, Laura Dudley

                            s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

                            • Carl W. Via

                              Aug 25, 2008 Carl W. Via, 74, of 5229 Stones Dairy Road, Bassett, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. Arrangements will be announced by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                              • Chewning Sr., Robert Lee (Memoriam)

                                • Chewning, Doris Maxine Spickard

                                  s will be at noon Monday, August 25, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will be in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                  • Clark, Catherine Todd

                                    CLARK, Catherine Todd, 81, of Lynchburg, Va., died Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was the wife of the late Pendleton S. Clark Jr. Mrs. Clark was born March 20, 1927 in Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of the late Dr. John Isaac Todd and Catherine Sompayrac Todd. She was educated in Jacksonville Public Schools and graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1949. She was a local artist and an active member of the Lynchburg community. She was a member and past president of the Lynchburg Junior League,…

                                    • Clark, Mary Helen Lambert

                                      Mary Helen Lambert Clark, 85, of Wytheville died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. Funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m. at Millennium World Outreach with the Rev. Kent Lewis officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Fork Baptist Church Cemetery at Rocky Gap. She was born March 4, 1923, in Burkes Garden, daughter of the late William E. and Rosie Thompson Lambert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Clark; and two sons, Larry T. Clark…

                                      • Cochran, Patricia

                                        • Dalton, Virginia Pauline Goad

                                          s at VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Bible Church, 1200 Double Cabin Road, Dugspur, Virginia 24325 or to the Dugspur Rescue Squad, 118 Double Cabin Road, Dugspur, Virginia 24325. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Inc.

                                          • Davis, Betty Jane

                                            Betty Jane Davis, 77, of Lynch Station, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008. Funeral Tuesday, noon, Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston.

                                            • DeFriece, Jo Ann Victoria Ryan

                                              s 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel.

                                              • Dorothy H. Nowlin

                                                Aug 25, 2008 The funeral for Dorothy Anne Holt Nowlin, 76, of Stuart, who died Aug. 21, 2008, was held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home. Elder Milton Gunter officiated. Burial was in High Point Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Frankie Nowlin, Kenny Nowlin, Tony Holt, Barry Wood, Stanley Roberson and Kim Roberson.

                                                • Drake, Linda

                                                  • Dudley, James William

                                                    DUDLEY, James William, 93, of South Richmond, departed this life August 22, 2008 at McGuire VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris I. Dudley; and a son, George V. Dudley. He is survived by one son, James William Dudley Jr. (Marcia); one daughter, Diana D. Pope; grandchildren, two devoted, great-grandchildren; and one niece, Frankie Pangle. James retired from the Defense General Supply Center. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Maury Cemetery. Rev. Bob Higgins…


                                                  • Estes, Nina

                                                    will be held at 3:30 p.m. today in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, 3520 Tupper Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

                                                    • Flora, Boyd Benjamin

                                                      • Freeze, Magdalena Astruc

                                                        FREEZE, Magdalena Astruc, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 23, 2008. Magdalena was born on April 18, 1962 in Pamplona, Spain. She is survived by her loving husband, Jon and their four children, Michael, Kimmie, Carmen and Matthew. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Dr. Juan Astruc and Pilar Astruc as well as her siblings and their spouses, Dr. Manuel Astruc, Salud Layton, Pilar and Jack Moore, Dr. Juan A. Astruc Jr. and Beth Astruc, Rafael and Jessica Astruc and Patricia and…

                                                        • Furrow, William Stafford

                                                          s will be conducted from Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Ronald Coleman officiating. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Trinity Mission Activities Fund, 300 Hatcher Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family extends a special thank you to the management and staff of Trinity Mission for their care and concern of Mr. Furrow. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665…

                                                          • Gilbert, George Franklin

                                                            George Franklin Gilbert, 75, of Bassett, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Collins McKee Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                            • HODGES, Sue Johnson

                                                              Sue Johnson Hodges Sue Johnson Hodges, 76, of Altavista went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Sue was born June 13, 1932, in Kannapolis, N.C., a daughter of the late Hoover Johnson and Lillian Johnson Bullins. She was retired from Lynchburg General Hospital where she worked as a switchboard operator. The greatest joy in her life was her family, whom she loved very dearly. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Taylor and her husband, Michael, of Altavista, Donna Hodges of Altavista and…

                                                              • Hamill, Jeanette M.

                                                                s 2 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                • Harrell, Margaret

                                                                  Margaret A. Harrell EDENTON - Margaret Ambrose Harrell, 72, of the 100 block of Oak Ridge Drive, died Aug. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Swindell Funeral Chapel.

                                                                  • Hepsoe, Henry

                                                                    Tuesday in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Memorial donations may be made to the Ocean View Masonic Lodge in Henry's honor. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting

                                                                    • Hill, Maria B.

                                                                      HILL, Maria B., of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of King William County, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord August 19, 2008. She is survived by her son, Arthur Hill (Nellie B.); three grandchildren, four great- grandchildren; a niece, Goldie Garlick; nephew, Stewart Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., and where the family will receive friends Monday, August 25, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral…

                                                                      • Hitt, Ruby Mae Davis

                                                                        Ruby Mae Davis Hitt Ruby Mae Davis Hitt, 85, of Stevensburg, Virginia passed away at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Ruby was born June 13, 1923 to James Lucius Davis and Lillian Beulah Bradford Davis in Oxford, North Carolina; married the late Kenneth S. Hitt; worked beside Kenneth at the garage and grill in Stevensburg; was a member of the Stevensburg Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir; enjoyed reading and taking Sunday afternoon trips…

                                                                        • Hodges, Sue Johnson

                                                                          Sue Johnson Hodges, 76, of Lynchburg, Va., died Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                          • Holdren III, Hilton Reaves

                                                                            • Hungate, William E.

                                                                              The Rev. William E. (Bill) Hungate, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008, Services 11 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008, at Bonsack Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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

                                                                                • Jessie B. Travis

                                                                                  • John Hager

                                                                                    Aug 25, 2008 John Hager, 92, of Fieldale, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service will announce arrangements.

                                                                                    • Johns Jr., William (Memoriam)

                                                                                      • Jones, Luther W.

                                                                                        Luther Wayne Jones, 45, of Wytheville died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. at Bakers Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Jim Tunnell officiating. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born Nov. 16, 1962, in Wythe County. He attended Huddle United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Lynn Fisher. Survivors include his parents, Luther B. and Dorothy…

                                                                                        • Kennett, Ferris Chitwood

                                                                                          s will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. with Elder Clarence Stone and Walter Hughes Jr. from Redwood United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. at Lynch Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to the Matt Nichols Scholarship fund at Franklin County High School. Arrangements…

                                                                                          • Knowles, Ralph Odell

                                                                                            • Kusterer, Edward L.

                                                                                              KUSTERER, Edward L., age 98, of Richmond, died August 23, 2008. He is survived by his sisters, Bernadette "Bernie" Woods and Mary McCormac; and his brother, Lawrence M. Kusterer (Kathleen). He was predeceased by his lifelong best friend, Gertrude Rea Salerni; his sister, Genevieve Fussell; his brothers, Joseph C., John H. and James E. Kusterer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Edward was a veteran of World War II and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He…

                                                                                              • Law, Susan Sturcken

                                                                                                LAW, Susan Sturcken, formerly of State College, Pa., a resident of Richmond since 1975, went to be with the Lord, August 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, H. T. Sturcken. She is survived by her husband, Mark Law; mother, Margaret "Peggy" Sturcken; brother, H. T. "Harry" Sturcken Jr. and his wife, Cindy; and two nephews, Michael and Todd. Susan worked as an R.N. for St. Mary's Hospital. She was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church for many years and…

                                                                                                • Lechler, Jane

                                                                                                  • Lewis, Mary D.

                                                                                                    LEWIS, Mrs. Mary D., of Richmond, departed this life August 24, 2008. Remains rest at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                    • Long, Errol V.

                                                                                                      Errol V. Long, 87, of Roanoke and formerly of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008, at the VA Veterans Care Center. Mr. Long was a World War II veteran, serving with the 43rd Naval Seabee Battalion from 1941-1943. He was retired from Assoc. Transport and Smith Transfer as well as Crestar Bank. He is survived by his wife, Billie M. Long; three sons, Ronald, Jackie and Jeff; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff…

                                                                                                      • Loope, Larry Grant

                                                                                                        s will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000.

                                                                                                        • MacDIARMID, John C.

                                                                                                          John C. MacDiarmid John Charles MacDiarmid of Spout Spring passed away Aug. 23, 2008, at Guggenheimer Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80. Born in New York, N.Y., on May 12, 1928, he was a son of the late John Clark and Anna Maser MacDiarmid. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and had served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army and in the Merchant Marines. He was a Boy Scout leader, a lieutenant in the Katonah Fire Department, New York, and served as fire chief for six years…

                                                                                                          • Main, James Madison

                                                                                                            • Maples, Constance Marie

                                                                                                              Constance Marie Maples Constance Marie Maples, 69, of Locust Grove went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1938 in Charlottesville, VA to the late William and Audrey Ladd Vaughan. Mrs. Maples was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and loved to read. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and playing with her great grandchildren. She will be remembered as a devout Christian, loving mother,…

                                                                                                              • McElroy, Ruth Donald

                                                                                                                will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008, at Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.

                                                                                                                • McGaha, Johnnie Mae VanNess

                                                                                                                  s Wednesday 2 p.m. at the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                  • McNally, Nicholas R.

                                                                                                                    • Montgomery, Christene A.

                                                                                                                      Christene A. Montgomery, 68, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                      • Moore, Peggy

                                                                                                                        will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, W. Va.

                                                                                                                        • Neighbors, Frank William

                                                                                                                          • Orr, Byrd Parrish "Ruby Virginia"

                                                                                                                            ORR, Byrd Parrish "Ruby Virginia," born in 1906, passed away August 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion V. Orr, with whom she had been married for 74 years. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Orr Tiller; and three grandchildren, Douglas Ashton Dovell, Wayne Morgan Dovell and Susan D. Brown (Fred). She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Christy, Kelley and Megan Brown, Brian and Patrick Dovell, and Bridget and Jacob Dovell. A graveside service will be held…

                                                                                                                            • PINN Sr., Malcolm Odell

                                                                                                                              Malcolm Odell Pinn Sr. Malcolm Odell Pinn Sr. of Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at the age of 83. Born Nov. 11, 1924, in Lynchburg, Malcolm was the son of the late William Pinn and Pearl James Pinn. Malcolm served in the U.S. Navy. Malcolm then worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady, N.Y., until he retired. Malcolm was a member of the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 I.B.P.O.E in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Malcolm was…

                                                                                                                              • Pace, Garrick Ray "Gary"

                                                                                                                                PACE, Garrick Ray "Gary", 22, of Goochland, was called home for eternal rest on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at MCV Hospital. Garrick was educated in Goochland County Public Schools and furthered his education at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. He was employed by Home Depot, Short Pump. He is survived by his parents, Haywood L. and Estelle Brice Pace Sr.; four brothers, two sisters and a host of devoted family and friends. Remains rest at Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. A homegoing…

                                                                                                                                • Parisher, Edna

                                                                                                                                  Edna M. Parisher NORFOLK - Edna Mae Parisher went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ quite suddenly after a brief hospital stay due to pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her beloved husband of 60 years, Floyd; her four children and numerous grandchildren. She was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Amherst, Mass., to the late Lillian W. Holden. She was 80 years old. She is survived by her husband, Floyd; her children, Dana (Sammy) Cohen, Linda (Dick) Curtis, David (Jackie) Parisher and Lillian Parisher;…

                                                                                                                                  • Paul D. Wilson

                                                                                                                                    Aug 25, 2008 Paul David Wilson, 64, of 1515 South Mebane St., Burlington, N.C., and formerly of Martinsville, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at his home. Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington is handling arrangements.

                                                                                                                                    • Paul, Lucien

                                                                                                                                      Lucien (Lou) Paul, 91, of Daleville, died on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                      • Peace, Gladys Elliott

                                                                                                                                        PEACE, Gladys Elliott, 73, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer of which she fought with grace and a smile on her face. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and two brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Judy Kilgour and her husband, Guy Kevin, Norma Ring and her husband, Jimmy; two very special grandchildren that she adored, Stephanie Kay and Guy Kevin Kilgour Jr.; a sister, Mildred Jeter; and a brother,…

                                                                                                                                        • Pompey, Carl D.

                                                                                                                                          POMPEY, Carl D., departed this life August, 9 2008. He is survived by his loving family. Remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home today at 10 a.m. followed by graveside services at Oakwood Cemetery 11 a.m.

                                                                                                                                          • Powers, Beatrice Connor

                                                                                                                                            s will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Northminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Todd Hester officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                            • Proctor, Ralph Eason "Pete"

                                                                                                                                              PROCTOR, Ralph Eason "Pete", 73, died August 22, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Martha Skinner Proctor; three sons, Brian Eason Proctor and wife, Karin, of South Lake, Texas; Douglas Reid Hite and wife, Anna, of Charlotte, N.C.; and Lt. Col. Hampton Edward Hite, Kabul, Afghanistan; four granddaughters, Emily Carson Proctor, Amanda Hite Pardue, Caroline Elizabeth Hite, and Katherine Virginia Hite; one grandson, George Webb Proctor; and one great-grandson, Dillon Reid Pardue; two sisters, Jean P.…

                                                                                                                                              • Pruett, Lillian Mae Daugherty

                                                                                                                                                s Monday, August 25, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, in Salem, 540-389-5441.

                                                                                                                                                • ROSE, Dorothy Louise

                                                                                                                                                  Dorothy Louise Rose Mrs. Dorothy Louise Rose was born July 24, 1929, to the late Libert and Fannie Fletcher. She departed this life Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Lee Rose. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother-in-law, Annie Bell Turner; five daughters, Rebekah Ward, Betty Jean Garland (William), both of Lynchburg, Martha Feliciano (Alvin) of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Thomas of Madison Heights and Rojina Tinsley (James) of Columbia,…

                                                                                                                                                  • Ralph O. Knowles

                                                                                                                                                    Aug 25, 2008 The funeral for Ralph Odell Knowles, 91, of 384 Devonshire Drive, Ridgeway, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Dr. Tilden Bridges officiating. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. He died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Stanleytown Healthcare Center. He was born in Ferrum on Jan. 19, 1917, to Robert Lee Knowles and Roberta Hale Knowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. He…

                                                                                                                                                    • Rand, Theresa Louise

                                                                                                                                                      RAND, Theresa Louise, 48, of Richmond, formerly of South Portland, Maine, went home unexpectedly to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. She was the loving and special daughter of Nelson "Randy" Rand and his companion, Peggy Norman, of Colonial Heights and Patty Chiasson Smith and stepdad, Edward Smith, of Standish, Maine. She is survived by a sister, Sandra Ellen Barfield and her daughter, Carrie Lee, of Florida. Also, she leaves her closest best friend and confidant, Ken Kay, of Colonial…


                                                                                                                                                    • Richardson Jr., William

                                                                                                                                                      at the funeral home. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                      • Roop, Barbara Kime

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                                                                                                                                                          • Sanchez, Sixto

                                                                                                                                                            Sixto Sanchez VIRGINIA BEACH - Sixto Sanchez, 79, died Aug. 23, 2008. A Liturgy of the Word Mass will be held at 7 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                            • Scott, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                              Mary Ann Scott Mary Ann Scott, 75, of Culpeper died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Orange County Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1933 in Rappahannock to the late Richard Timbers and Mary Jackson Hunter. Mrs. Scott was a member of Divine Life Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. She is survived by her children, Larry Lester Scott and his wife, Monique of Charlottesville, Gracelia Ann Scott of Brooklyn, NY, Bertha Maude Rojas and her husband, Steven of Culpeper, Kathey F. Scott-Logan…

                                                                                                                                                              • Sheckler, Marion Jean Perkins

                                                                                                                                                                7 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2008 at Radford Wesleyan Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory.

                                                                                                                                                                • Shifflett, Ronnie (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Stuart, George Rogers Clark

                                                                                                                                                                    10 a.m. Tuesday, Sinking Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Sullivan Jr., Michael

                                                                                                                                                                      Michael John Sullivan Jr. NORFOLK - Michael John Sullivan Jr., 35, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 22, 2008, in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Norfolk, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Michael was born Aug. 9, 1973, in Portsmouth, the son of Michael John Sullivan Sr. and Rose Angela Sullivan, both of Norfolk. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rian Share Sullivan; parents, Rose Angela and Michael John Sullivan Sr.; mother and father-in-law, Leslie and Judy Share, all of Norfolk;…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Sutphin, Bessie Flinchum Thornton

                                                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, 11 a.m. August 26, 2008, at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Teitlebaum, Bob (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Teitlebaum, Robert Louis

                                                                                                                                                                            will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Temple Emanuel with Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Teitlebaum Youth Fund, c/o Temple Emanuel, 1163 Persinger Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Terry, Pauline Frances Austin

                                                                                                                                                                              Monday 2 p.m. from Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Thiede, Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                Richard Dennis Thiede SUFFOLK - Richard Dennis Thiede, 62, passed away Aug. 23, 2008. A native of Pensacola, Fla., he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Richard retired as a power plant electrician in Shop 03 of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church where he served as past chairman of the parsonage committee and a member of the Methodist Men. He was a member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge No. 178. Richard was a former Scout master for Troop No. 10 and a…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Thomas, Jason A.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jason Aaron Thomas, 26, of Wytheville died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Deloris Shelton and the Rev. Ralph Alley officiating. Interment will be in the Thomas Family Cemetery. He was born April 20, 1982, in Wythe County. He attended the Austinville Assembly of God and Power of Deliverance churches. He was employed by Diversco Inc. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Wayne Thomas. Survivors include his…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Trueheart, Linda Morgan

                                                                                                                                                                                    TRUEHEART, Linda Morgan, 59, of Chesterfield and Deltaville, Va., died on Sunday, August 24, 2008. She was born in Richmond, Va., the daughter of the late John R. Morgan. Mrs. Trueheart was a loving wife, daughter and mother, and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of eight years, John G. Trueheart; her mother, Annie Morgan; a daughter, Pamela Torrez; a son, Scott Wyrick and his wife, Jodi; a grandson, Brandon Wyrick; a brother, John L. Morgan and his wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Turner, Cynthia R.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Cynthia R. Turner, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Underwood, Janie Mae Entsminger

                                                                                                                                                                                        s Monday 11 a.m. from Millboro Christian Church, Millboro. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Kerry Powell Tucker, 58, of Spring Grove, Va., died on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He was born in Petersburg, Va., the son of the late Lewis B. and Mazel Powell Tucker. Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his brother, Brian Tucker, and a daughter-in-law, Lan Wood. He retired from Honeywell after 35 years of service. Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife, Brenda Tucker; children, Kevin Tucker and wife Christina, and Shelia Hardy and husband Donnie; stepchildren, Tony Peterson and wife Tomeka, Joseph Wood and wife…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vaughn Jr., John William

                                                                                                                                                                                            s will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church with the Rev. James D. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangement by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Via, Carl W.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Carl W. Via, 74, of Bassett, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • WALTHALL, Herman

                                                                                                                                                                                                Herman Walthall Deacon Herman Walthall departed his life Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Campbell County on April 30, 1922, he was the son of the late Spurgeon and Mazie Pannell Walthall. Mr. Walthall was preceded in death by his late wife, Fannie; his brothers, Elmoses and Houston; and his sister, Ethel Calloway. He retired in 1987 from Babcock and Wilcox, NNFD (currently BWX Technologies) as a filter plant operator. After retirement, he worked with Central Virginia…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Webb, David John

                                                                                                                                                                                                    WEBB, David John, 63, of Chesterfield, died August 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Anne Webb; parents, Anna Mae and William Albert Webb Jr.; and brother, William Albert Webb III. He is survived by his sister, Deborah Anne Webb Hager and brother-in-law, Randy Alan Hager; nieces, Ashley Anne Hager, Sherry Anne Boisseau and Crystal Dawn Webb; nephew, Randy Alan Hager Jr. and wife, Karla Durante Hager; stepchildren, Shiela, Lonnie and Jerry Shifflett. David was employed by the City of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wells, Estes D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Estes D. (Jimmy) Wells, 70, of Rustburg, Va., died Friday, August 22, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.


                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wetherington, Audrey Webb

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Audrey Webb Wetherington, 95, of Roanoke, died August 24, 2008. Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilkins, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. W. Thomas Wood. The family will receive friends in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westhaven Baptist Church F.I.A. Group or the Alzheimer's Association.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wright, Gordon

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gordon Wright CHESAPEAKE - Deacon Gordon Wright, 90, of the 2000 block of Plow Lane, passed away Aug. 21, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephens Holiness Church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Young Jr., Dave

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dave Young Jr. ROPER - Dave "Buddy" Young Jr., 70, of the 2500 block of Woodlawn Road, died Aug. 21, 2008. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in First Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Puckett-Purkett Memorial Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 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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